Who is performing concerts in Columbus this week? 21 Savage, Lorde, Duran Duran and more

Last week, Columbus was buzzing with great concerts such as Kendrick Lamar, Kenny Chesney, The Kid Laroi and many others.

But there's another big week of concerts coming.

With two music festivals this weekend featuring 21 Savage, Lorde, The Chainsmokers and many others, there are plenty of reasons for music lovers to spend money on tickets. Still, there are loads of other concerts during the week that are deserving of your attention.

Sometimes it's hard to keep track of everything that is going on. That's where we come in. We have you covered with concerts from many different genre's and venues.

Lee DeWyze, Aug. 22, at Rumba Cafe

Winner of the ninth season of "American Idol" in 2010, DeWyze has carved out a good career for himself and just released his latest single "Bridges" in May. He'll play at 8 p.m. Monday at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St., bringing a big name in the pop genre to Columbus, one who is talented enough to play the piano, bass, drums and more.

Lauv, Aug. 23, at Kemba Live

Fresh off the release of his second studio album "All 4 Nothing," Lauv will play at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kemba Live, 405 Neil Ave. Fun fact: Lauv spent two of his four years as a studio intern for Jungle City Studios where Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys recorded. The American singer will make his appearance with Hayley Kiyoko.

Also performing in Columbus on Tuesday: 

• Popa Chubby, 7 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave.

• Post Sex Nachos, Similar Kind, Gool, 8 p.m., Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St.

Thundercat, Aug. 24 at Kemba Live

A frequent contributor with Kendrick Lamar and Mac Miller, who passed away in 2018, Thundercat will bring his talented bass skills to Kemba Live, 405 Neil Ave., on Wednesday. Doors for the concert will open at 7 p.m.

Also performing in Columbus on Wednesday: 

• Corey Feldman, 6:30 p.m., King of Clubs, 6252 Busch Blvd.

• Jackie Bristow, 7:30 p.m., Natalie's Worthington, 5601 N High St

• The Randys Trio, 6 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave

• Jesse Henry Band, 8 p.m., Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St.

Free TVs plays Nirvana 'Nevermind' with Space Kid, Aug. 25, at Rumba Cafe

Want a throwback to Nirvana's album "Nevermind" from 1991? Free TVs, with Space Kid, will play through the album at 7 p.m., Thursday at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St. The album, which went gold and platinum, drew rave reviews at its release and is still fondly remembered with Variety calling it "an overnight success."

Also performing in Columbus on Thursday: 

• Jason Leech with McWavy, 8 p.m., Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. 3rd Ave.

• Mick Broderick and Randy Clepper, 6 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave.

• The Lucky Penny Sisters, 6 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave.

• Let's Get Greasy, 8 p.m., Skully's Music Diner, 1151 N. High St.

Robert Mason Trio, Aug. 26, at Natalie's Grandview

The Columbus native plays at Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave, often and will be back at 6:30 p.m., on Friday. A pianist and teacher in Columbus, Mason has built a strong following for his music and is a popular act each time he plays in town.

Also performing in Columbus on Friday: 

• Nightrain, Gun N Roses Tribute, 6:30 p.m., King of Clubs, 6252 Busch Blvd.

• Popgun, 7 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave.

• Hello Luna with John Worthy and Jake Summers, 8 p.m., Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St.

• Happy Hour with Andy Maughan of Barefuzz, 6 p.m., Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. 3rd Ave.

Friday-Sunday: Breakaway Music Festival featuring 21 Savage

The three-day festival will begin at 4 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Historic Crew Stadium, Interstate 71 near East Hudson Street. Along with 21 Savage, who will perform on Sunday. The festival will also feature Moneybagg Yo, Cordae and the Chainsmokers, who will play on Friday. For a full list of the performers visit: www.breakawayfestival.com

Friday-Sunday: Wonderbus Festival featuring Lorde

This weekend is a strong one for festivals, as the Wonderbus Festival is going to three days for the first time in its three-year history. It will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, then at noon on Saturday and Sunday. It will feature a Friday night show by Duran Duran, Lorde on Saturday and the Lumineers on Sunday, among many others. For a list of the performers visit: www.wonderbusfest.com

Jake Miller, Aug. 27, at A&R Music Bar

Miller, the winner of the 2011 Samsung and T-Mobile USA national "Kick It With the Band" talent competition, will play at 7 p.m. Saturday at A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave. Miller once opened for Mac Miller and performed alongside Flo Rida and Sean Kingston.

Also performing in Columbus on Saturday: 

• Deicide, 6:30 p.m., King of Clubs, 6252 Busch Blvd.

• Troy Kunkler and Friends featuring Derek Dicenzo and Paul Strawser, 6 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave.

• Dead Revival Band, 8 p.m., Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. 3rd Ave.

• G.Finesse & Black Eagle with W3Vibe, 9 p.m., Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St.

Rema, Aug. 28, at The King of Clubs

The Nigerian singer and musician will play at 7 p.m. Sunday at the King of Clubs, 6252 Busch Blvd. He broke onto the music scene after a viral video of him freestyling to D'Prince's song "Gucci Gang" was seen by D'Prince. The Nigerian singer flew Rema to Lagos soon after to offer him a record deal, which he signed. His album "Rave Roses" released in March of 2022.

Also performing in Columbus on Sunday: 

• Midnight North with Pat Ferguson, 7 p.m., Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. 3rd Ave.

• Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, 4 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave.

• Bobby Floyd Trio, 6 p.m., Natalie's Grandview, 945 King Ave.

CTeagueRob@Dispatch.com; Twitter: @cj_teague

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus concerts: Lee DeWyze, 21 Savage, Lorde, Duran Duran