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THIS WEEK: June 23 to 29The Airplane Family &amp; Friends with Live Dead &#8216;69, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco Sound with alumni of Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna and the Grateful Dead. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 23. $22, $27. 866-605-7325.Blackberry Smoke, the gritty southern rock band brings its soulful performance. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. June 23. $25, $35. 570-826-1100.Fuel with Marcy Playground and Dishwalla, a trio of &#8217;90s hitmakers performs with Another Day Dawns playing in support. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. June 24. $32, $37. 866-605-7325.Doug Smith&#8217;s Dixieland All-Stars Concert, a modern approach to Dixieland music that still retains the deep traditional roots of the medium, 3 p.m. June 25, sponsored by Tunkhannock Rotary, Dietrich Theatre, East Tioga Street, downtown Tunkhannock, free. Light reception follows. Call 570-996-1500 for tickets or get them at the door while they last.FUTURESplintered Sunlight, a popular Philadelphia-based Grateful Dead tribute band presents their reinterpreted covers on the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 30. $17. mcohjt.com. 570-325-0249.Queen Extravaganza,winner of a vocal contest held by original Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May, Marc Martel leads a queen tribute ensemble that has appeared on &#8220;American Idol&#8221; and become renowned world wide. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. July 1. Tickets purchased for the cancelled God Save the Queen Show are valid at The Queen Extravaganza. $25, $35, $45, $73. 570-826-1100.Froggy Fest featuring Lady Antebellum, the popular country trio will perform with supporting acts Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. July 9. Tickets start at $26.25. livenation.comVans Warped Tour, the yearly traveling alternative music festival features American Authors, Barb Wire Dolls, Hatebreed and many more. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 11 a.m. July 10. Tickets start at $43.50. livenation.com.Billy Strings, Nashville-based bluegrass musician with supporting acts JP Biondo, local singer songwriter and Trout Steak Revival, Colorado based quintet. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. July 13. $20, $25. Kirbycenter.org. 570-826-1100.Camp Bisco, the three-day electronic music festival featured headliners the Disco Biscuits, Bass Nectar and many more. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 13 through 15. Three-day general admission tickets cost $195. livenation.com.Phil Vassar, singer/songwriter with Top 5 hits including &#8220;Carlene&#8221; and &#8220;American Child&#8221;, will perform at 8 p.m. July 14, at Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Tickets $22, $27 and available at Ticketmaster outlets or at Penn&#8217;s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant. No phone sales.Great White, the energetic classic-rock veterans. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 15. $23 advance, $28 day of show. 866-605-7325.Hyper Space Tour, features Boston and Joan Jett &amp; The Blackhearts. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. July 25. Tickets start at $20. livenation.com.Honda Civic Tour, features One Republic, Fitz &amp; the Tantrums and James Arthur. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7 p.m. July 26. Tickets start at $20. livenation.com.Josh Turner, the multi-platinum Nashville recording artist. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 29. $42, $37. 866-605-7325.Peter Cetera, former Chicago frontman and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will headline Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival. Wells Fargo Amphitheater, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas Township. 8 p.m. July 29. $30, $45. 570-674-6719.Shemekia Copeland, blues, roots and soul singer will perform as part of the Kirby Center&#8217;s Live from the Chandelier Lobby Series. 8 p.m. Aug. 4. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. June 9. $20 advance, $25 day of show. kirbycenter.org.Santana, the 10-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and his band will perform passion-filled songs from their 40 year career. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, N.Y. 8 p.m. Aug. 5. $37. 50 to $136.50. 1-866-781-2922.Peach Music Festival, the four day music festival will be headlined by My Morning Jacket and Widespread Panic and will feature a multitude of other acts. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 10 through 14. Ticket prices vary with package. Thepeachmusicfestival.com.The Beach Boys, led by Mike Love, the Beach Boys will perform their iconic American pop-rock hits. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Aug. 18. $47, $52. 866-605-7325.John Butler Trio, Australian roots and jam trio led by vocalist John Butler. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Aug. 23. $33, $38. 866-605-7325.Don McLean, enduring American songwriter best known for his classic hits &#8220;American Pie&#8221; and &#8220;Vincent (Starry Starry Night).&#8221; Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Aug. 25. $25, $30. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 31. 866-605-7325.Il Divo, multi-platinum classical crossover vocal quartet, will kick of their &#8220;A Night with the Best of Il Divo Tour&#8221; in Wilkes-Barre. The F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 30. $59.99 to $99.50. 570-826-110.Make America Rock Again, featuring Scott Stapp of Creed, Drowning Pool, Trapt, Sick Puppies and Adelitas Way. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. June 10. $30 advance, $35 day of show.Montgomery Gentry, the hard driving country duo known for hits like &#8220;Something to Be Proud Of&#8221; and &#8220;Roll With Me.&#8221; Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, 8 p.m. Sept. 15. $40, $45. 866-605-7325.The Charlie Daniels Band, gospel and southern rock legend known for the song &#8220;Devil Went Down to Georgia.&#8221; Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, 8 p.m. Sept. 22. $40, $45. 866-605-7325.America, classic rock outfit and writers of &#8220;A Horse With No Name&#8221; and &#8220;Sister Golden Hair.&#8221; Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. $37, $45. 866-605-7325.Jim Breuer, the comedian of Saturday Night Live and &#8220;Half Baked&#8221; fame. Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 29. $25, $30. 866-605-7325.Air Supply, Australian soft rock duo. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 14. $46 to $68. Shermantheater.com and ticketfly.com. 570-420-2808.Mary Chapin Carpenter, hosted by Harmony Presents to benefit the Pocono Environmental Education Center. 7 p.m. Oct 24. Lackawanna College Theater, 601 Vine St., Scranton. $50, $60, $70. harmonypresents.com.Arlo Guthrie, folk icon and activist. 8 p.m. October 27. Tickets go on sale F.M Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. June 9. $38, $48, $68. kirbycenter.org.Gene Watson, the country veteran who has thrilled listeners for more than 50 years with hits like &#8220;Farewell Party&#8221; and &#8220;Fourteen Carat Mind.&#8221; Penn&#8217;s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $17, $22. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 31. 866-605-7325.Night Ranger and Loverboy, popular &#8217;80s rock and roll bands, co-headlining. The F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 24. $29.50 to $69.50. Kirbycenter.org. 570-826-1100.Alive! &#8216;75, tribute band, will present a classic 1975 KISS concert experience. Sherman Theater. 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Dec. 2. alive75.com. Shermantheater.com.

Concert Listings: June 23 to 29