The Guess Who, Tame Impala and Miranda Lambert among the performers coming to Ohio in May

Ready for outdoor music and maybe a road trip? May marks the beginning of the outdoor concert season, with acts old and new performing in venues and at festivals around Ohio as well as those close to home.

Larger venues will offer a chance to check out oldies but goodies, including Tears for Fears and The Guess Who, as well as popular country artists such as Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town.

In Columbus, Kemba Live will be featuring a broad array of artists, from the venerable Smashing Pumpkins to rapper Russ.

And those who want to make a weekend of it can pitch a tent at festivals featuring ekoostik hookah, the Dark Star Orchestra and more.

Each month, we'll highlight upcoming outdoor concerts from around the state. Read on to check out the May options.

Outdoor venues

Blossom Music Center

1145 W. Steels Corner Road, Cuyahoga Falls (www.livenation.com, www.clevelandorchestra.com)

The Cleveland Orchestra won't show up at their summer home until later in the season, but a couple acts will keep May lively. The designated seating area will accommodate 5,700 people, with lawn seating upward of 13,500.

• May 19, Tim McGraw. Megastar McGraw will likely be sporting his trademark hat on the one scheduled Ohio stop of his current tour. Tickets start at $29.50.

• May 21, Tears for Fears. Eighties synth-pop duo Tears for Fears will appear as part of their “Tipping Point” tour. Tickets start at $32.

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Centennial Terrace

5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania (centennialterrace.org)

The venue can seat up to 3,500 people during concerts, which will begin on Memorial Day weekend in this northwest Ohio venue.

• May 27, Brett Young. Popular country singer Young combines Californian sleekness with a touch of Southern grit. Tickets start at $36.

• May 28, The Guess Who. The Canadian psychedelic rockers, best-known for “These Eyes” and “American Woman,” have been going strong since 1962. Tickets start at $35.

Fraze Pavilion

695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering (fraze.com)

The season for the 4,300-seat amphitheater in southwest Ohio opens at the end of the month.

• May 28, Steve Martin and Martin Short. The two comedians and long-time friends promise “a bit of music, plenty of new sketches and tons of laughs.” Tickets start at $49.

Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

2014 Sycamore St., the Flats, downtown Cleveland

The 5,000-seat covered, outdoor amphitheater will host several acts this summer.

• May 8, Leon Bridges — The Boundless Tour. The American soul singer, known for "Coming Home," will visit the Buckeye State.

Kemba Live

405 Neil Ave. (www.promowestlive.com)

Close to home, Kemba Live, which seats about 5,200 people, will open its doors to expand out to the hill behind the venue for a full slate of rain-or-shine outdoor events.

• May 10, Disclosure. The British brothers are known for their danceable electronic music. Tickets: $52.50

• May 13, Ben Rector. Eclectic singer-songwriter Rector collaborated with Kenny G, Snoop Dogg and creatures from Jim Henson's Creature Shop for his recent film, “The Joy of Music.” Tickets: $39.50.

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• May 18, The Blitz Summer Kick-Off Concert featuring Halestorm. Pennsylvania rockers Halestorm will be releasing their new album, “Back from the Dead,' shortly before appearing in Columbus. Tickets: $49.50.

• May 19, Whiskey Myers. The Southern country-rockers got a kick up the Billboard ladder when several of their songs were featured on “Yellowstone.” Tickets: $49.50.

• May 21, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. The Australian rockers are currently circling the globe, with a few U.S. stops along the way. Tickets: $34.50.

• May 23, Russ. The Atlanta-based rapper and singer-songwriter recently released “Chomp 2.” Tickets: $39.75.

• May 26, Tame Impala. Although Australian Kevin Parker records all the music for Tame Impala on his own, he'll be joined by other musicians on tour. Tickets: $64.50.

• May 28, Smashing Pumpkins. The current incarnation of the '80s band is touring in support of their 2020 album “Cyr.” Tickets: $59.50.

Riverbend Music Center

6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati (riverbend.org)

The 5,000-seat venue brings major acts to Cincinnati.

• May 10, AJR. The eclectic and divisive indie-pop trio of brothers will be focusing on their latest album, “OK Orchestra.” Tickets start at $29.50.

• May 20, Tears for Fears. The British synth-pop duo hits the other corner of the state. Tickets start at $29.50.

• May 22, Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. The country singer-songwriter and country quartet will be co-headlining. Tickets start at $34.75.

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RiversEdge

116 Dayton St., Hamilton (www.riversedgelive.com)

The grass amphitheater close to Dayton offers a summer's worth of free concerts, along with a couple events with admission fees.

• May 20-21, Big River Getdown. Hamilton native David Shaw will appear as both a solo artist and a member of rock band The Revivalists in the two-day extravaganza. Tickets start at $40.

• May 27, Kitchen Dwellers. The Montana quartet shares Americana. Free admission.

Music festivals

• May 7-8, Central Ohio Folk Festival, Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center. (www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org). Three stages for folk and roots music, multiple workshops, children's activities, drum circles and an evening performance by the Way Down Wanderers will make for an entertaining weekend. Admission: free.

• May 13-14, Hookahville, Legend Valley, 10466 Jacksontown Road, Thornville. (hookahville.com) Beloved Columbus jam band ekoostik hookah and “space rock” jam band Papadosio will headline a weekend of “music, camping, peace and love.” Admission starts at $110 for two nights of music and camping.

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• May 19-21, Domefest, Legend Valley, 10466 Jacksontown Road, Thornville. (domefestival.com). Baltimore-based funk-jam band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will bring their annual festival to Ohio this year, where they will be playing multiple sets over the three-day period as well as being joined by other bands and with optional workshops promising to “expand your mind, body and soul.” Admission starts at $175 for three days of music and a camping spot.

• May 27-29, Dark Star Jubilee, Legend Valley, 10466 Jacksontown Road, Thornville. (www.darkstarjubilee.com). Grateful Dead cover band Dark Star Orchestra will be joined by acts including Railroad Earth and the Yonder Mountain String Band. Admission starts at $180 for three days of music and a camping spot.

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