Randy Travis, Buddy Holly tributes: Pocono concerts coming in May
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Whether you like country, blues, or rock and roll, there are plenty of concerts coming this May.
Check out these performers heading to the Poconos.
Clutch
The Maryland rock band, who recently released a new single, "Red Alert," as a tease for their thirteenth studio album, perform song of their best hits.
Sword and Nate Bergman are special guests.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door
Info: Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg, shermantheater.com
Neal McCoy
The country crooner will perform some of his favorites including "No Doubt About It," "Wink," "Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On."
Known for his charitable side, McCoy has been on 17 USO Tours and is the recipient of humanitarian awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Radio Broadcasters and The Masonic Grand Lodge.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Cost: $25 - $30
Info: Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, pennspeak.com
Songs of New York featuring Blake Friedman
"Songs of New York” tells the story of a young man and his dreams of moving to the Big Apple to become a star. Told through a collection of music from the American Operatic, Bel Canto and Musical Theater Repertory, it follows his visit to Manhattan and the ups and downs he experiences.
When: 7 p.m. May 7
Cost: $40 - $70
Info: The Milford Theater and Performing Arts Center, 114 Catharine St., Milford, freshtix.com/events/blake-friedman
Eric Gales
Expect a jam session: the guitarist, also known as Raw Dawg, has recorded 19 albums and will present some of his best rhythm and blues showstoppers.
Singer and saxophonist Vanessa Collier guest stars.
When: 8 p.m. May 13
Cost: $22 in advance, $27 day of event
Info: Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, pennspeak.com
The Music of Randy Travis
The performance will feature 16 of Travis's No. 1 hit's performed by the "The Voice," alum (and Travis' co-star in "The Price,") James Dupré, along with video highlights and commentary from Randy Travis and his wife, Mary.
When: 8 p.m. May 14
Cost: $42 - $47
Info: Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, pennspeak.com
Crash Test Dummies
It's been 30 years since the band recorded their debut album, "The Ghosts That Haunt Me," which brought along hits such as "Superman's Song."
The group is now celebrating their 25th anniversary tour with newer music and a revisit of their 90s greats.
When: 7:30 p.m. May 15
Cost: $27 - $37
Info: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, steelstacks.org
Blackmore’s Night
The British-American folk rock band formed in 1997, consisting mainly of Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night, perform tunes from their 11 studio albums.
When: May 20
Cost: $40 - $49.50
Info: Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg, shermantheater.com
That’ll be the Day, Buddy Holly tribute
At this afternoon matinee, relive some of Buddy Holly's faves such as "That’ll Be the Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Maybe Baby”, “Rave On”, and “Everyday."
When: 3:30 p.m. May 31
Cost: $40
Info: Mount Airy Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, bit.ly/3OJaC40
This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: Head to the Poconos, Lehigh Valley for these May concerts
