Concert calendars packed for bigger city venues in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia

No time is better to begin marking up your new 2016 calendars to schedule easy escapes for for the first few months to catch concert and play tours that stop at bigger city venues across the Carolinas.

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will play Feb. 4 at the Florence Civic Center, also where the Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard concert postponed from Oct. 15 is rebooked for May 19. Nearby, the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center will host Starship featuring Mickey Thomas on Feb. 11, and Don McLean on April 2, the latter a benefit for the university foundation’s scholarship fund.

In scanning other venues, consider Cirque du Soleil’s “Toruk – The First Flight,” Feb. 25-28 at the North Charleston Coliseum; Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman, Feb. 28 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville; “Disney on Ice: Frozen,” April 13-16 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia; Johnny Mathis with the N.C. Symphony, Feb. 19-20 at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, in Raleigh; AC/DC, March 14 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex; and Diana Ross on Feb. 6, and Jerry Seinfeld, Feb. 11, at the Savannah Civic Center in Georgia.

Fans of the decades-old, pop-rock band Chicago – who, April 8, will finally be welcomed this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland – could hear some of the band’s hits on Jan. 21 in Fayetteville, N.C. That’s when Peter Cetera, the former original bassist and co-lead singer, will play the Crown Complex, and two of four co-founders still with Chicago – Lee Loughnane and Robert Lamm – have said in published reports the group would welcome Cetera to join them for the rock hall induction ceremony in New York, and possibly a performance there.

Duran Duran – with four of its original five members: Simon Le Bon on vocals, Nick Rhodes on keyboards, John Taylor on bass, and Roger Taylor on drums – will have the first U.S. date of its Paper Gods Tour across North America on March 28 at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

Also in the 1980s vein: Starship fans who want to catch another concert with such hits as “We Built This City,” “Sara” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” – or who can’t get to Florence next month – can see the group headline North Myrtle Beach’s annual Mayfest on Main, May 7 for free, with Dr. W and Mother’s Finest opening.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Florence Civic Center

WHERE: 3300 W. Radio Drive, at Interstates 95 and 20

WHO/WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH:

▪ Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m. Jan. 8. $18, $25, $35, $45 or $60, and $80 VIP courtside.

▪ Keyshia Cole, with comedian Bruce Bruce opening, 8 p.m. Jan. 16. $45, $55 or $65, and a $129 rate that includes a meet-and-greet.

▪ “FloTown Beach Music Series,” each 7 p.m. and $12.50, with Band of Oz on Jan. 28, Carolina Soul Band Feb. 13, Jim Quick and Coastline March 11, and Steve Owens and Summertime April 8.

▪ Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland, with Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell and Tara Thompson – in benefit for Thistle Farms and Ryan Huie Guitars Project/St. Paul Foundation – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4. $51.50, $61.50 or $81.50. This also is a

▪ Double Creek Pro Rodeo for Special Kids, for youth with disabilities, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Free with registration.

▪ Florence Stampede and Pro Rodeo, 8 p.m. Feb. 12-13, each general admission $15 adults, $10 children; and reserved $25.

▪ Steep Canyon Rangers, 8 p.m. Feb. 19. $15 advance, $20 day of show.

▪ Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, 8 p.m. May 19 (rescheduled from Oct. 15). $30, $45 or $55.

ALSO: Ice skating finale public session, 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, each $7 ages 13 and older, otherwise $5, and skate rental $3.

INFORMATION: 843-679-9417 or www.florenceciviccenter.com

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center

WHERE: 201 S. Dargan St., Florence

WHO/WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH: Mostly 7:30 p.m. –

▪ Columbia City Ballet’s “Aladdin,” 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23. $17, $32 or $42.

▪ Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Feb. 11. $47 or $57.

▪ “Million Dollar Quartet,” March 8. $47.

▪ Don McLean, April 2, in benefit for FMU Foundation scholarship fund. $100.

INFORMATION: 843-661-4444 or www.fmupac.org

North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center

WHERE: 5001 Coliseum Drive, between International Boulevard and Montague Avenue, off Exit 213 from Interstate 26 – or take Interstate 526 from Mount Pleasant to one exit past I-26.

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ S.C. Carolina Stingrays, Double-A, East Coast Hockey League affiliate of Washington Capitals – and 1999, 2001 and 2009 Kelly Cup Champions – in coliseum. Games at 7:05 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 16, 22 and 23; Feb. 5, 6 and 16; March 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 29; and April 1 and 2. Also, 3:05 p.m. Sunday and Jan. 17; Feb. 21; and March 20. (843-744-2248 or www.stingrayshockey.com.)

▪ Harlem Globetrotters, 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 9, in coliseum.

▪ Jackson Browne, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13, in arts center.

▪ Lisa Lampanelli, 8 p.m. Jan. 16, in arts center.

▪ Rachel Brathen, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, in convention center.

▪ Shen Yun, 7:30 p.m. Jan 26-27, in arts center.

▪ Garth Brooks, with wife Trisha Yearwood, 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 7 and 10:30 p.m. Feb. 13, and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, in coliseum.

INFORMATION: 843-529-5000 or www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

Colonial Life Arena

WHERE: 801 Lincoln St., Columbia

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “Xtreme,” 7 p.m. Jan. 21-23, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 23, and 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24.

▪ “Monster Jam,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6.

▪ R. Kelly, 8 p.m. Feb. 12.

▪ “Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic,” 7 p.m. Feb. 19.

▪ “Winter Jam” – with King & Country, Matthew West, Crowder, RED, Sidewalk Prophets, Lauren Daigle, NewSong, Tedashii, and KB – 6:45 p.m. Feb. 26.

▪ Janet Jackson, 8 p.m. March 6.

▪ Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m. March 25.

▪ “Disney on Ice: Frozen,” 7 p.m. April 13-16, 10:30 a.m. April 15, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 16, and 3 p.m. April 17.

INFORMATION: 803-576-9200 or www.coloniallifearena.com

TICKETS: 855-456-2849 or www.lmctix.com

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

WHERE: 650 N. Academy St., Greenville

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of New York Rangers. 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 8. 9. 14, 19 and 22; Feb. 13, 19 and 20; March 5, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 31; and April 1, 2 and 8. (864-674-7825 or www.swamprabbits.com.)

▪ “Monster Jam,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

▪ Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “Legends,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-5, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 6-7, and 7 p.m. Feb. 6.

▪ “Winter Jam,” 6:45 p.m. Feb. 12.

▪ Martin Lawrence, 8 p.m. Feb. 14.

▪ Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman, 6 p.m. Feb. 28.

▪ Harlem Globetrotters, 2 and 7 p.m. March 19.

▪ “Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic,” 1 and 4 p.m. March 20.

▪ Outcry, with Hillsong Worship and Kari Jobe, 6:30 p.m. April 7.

▪ Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, 7 p.m. April 24.

▪ “Sesame Street Live! Let’s Dance,” 10:30 a.m. June 10-11, 2 p.m. June 11, and 3 p.m. June 12.

INFORMATION: 864-241-3800 or bonsecoursarena.com

TICKETS: 800-653-8000 or www.ticketmaster.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Crown Complex

WHERE: 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville – From I-95, take Exit 46 for N.C. 87 north, then take Owen Drive west (left) a short distance; complex will be on the left.

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ Fayetteville FireAntz, in Southern Professional Hockey League, in Crown Center Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville, N.C. 7:05 p.m. Dec. 31; Jan. 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 26; Feb. 5, 6, 12 and 19; and March 1, 11, 12 and 25. Also, 4:05 p.m. Feb. 21. $15, $17, $19 or $21 ages 13 and older, and $7 ages 12 and younger. 910-321-0123 or www.fireantzhockey.com.

▪ Keyshia Cole and Bruce Bruce, 8 p.m. Jan. 15, in theater.

▪ Peter Cetera, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, in theater.

▪ “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage,” 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24, in theater.

▪ Lil Wayne, with Rae Sremmurd, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, in coliseum.

▪ PBS’ “Wild Kratts,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, in theater.

▪ “One Night Stand Comedy Tour,” with Kier “Junior” Spates, Tony Roberts, Bill Bellamy and Robert Powell, 8 p.m. Feb. 13, in theater.

▪ Jason Aldean, with Thomas Rhett, and A Thousand Horses, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, in coliseum.

▪ Big Top Out The Box Circus, 7:30 p.m. March 18, in coliseum.

▪ Harlem Globetrotters, 7:30 p.m. March 24, in coliseum.

▪ Alton Brown “Eat Your Science,” 8 p.m. April 7, in theater.

▪ “American Girl” Fashion Show, benefiting child abuse prevention and intervention programs, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 9, and 1 and 5 p.m. April 10, in ballroom.

▪ “Clifford The Big Red Dog Live!” 6:30 p.m. April 12, in theater.

▪ “Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!” 6:30 p.m. May 13 in theater.

TICKETS: 800-653-8000 or www.ticketmaster.com

INFORMATION: 910-438-4100 or www.crowncomplexnc.com

Walnut Creek Amphitheatre

WHERE: 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh; take Interstate 95 north to I-40 west to Exit 303 for Jones Sausage Road

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ Outcry Tour, with Hillsong Worship, Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe, and Martin Smith, 6:30 p.m. April 22.Lineup:

▪ Journey, The Doobie Brothers, and Dave Mason, 7 p.m. June 5.

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com/venues/14476/walnut-creek-amphitheatre

INFORMATION: 919-719-5500

PNC Arena

WHERE: 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh. From I-95, take I-40 west to Exit 290 to N.C. 54.

WHAT/WHO AND WHEN:

▪ Carolina Hurricanes, 2006 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Champions – formerly Hartford (Conn.) Whalers, 1972-79 in former World Hockey Association, and 1979-97 in NHL – at PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, N.C. (From I-95, take I-40 west to Exit 290 to N.C. 54.) 7 p.m. Jan. 2, 8, 12, 15, 22 and 26; Feb. 12, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26 and 28; March 8, 22, 26 and 31; and April 2 and 7. Also, 6 p.m. Jan. 24, and 5 p.m. March 27. Tickets start at $30-$45. 919-861-2323, 866-645-2263 (NHL-CANES) or hurricanes.nhl.com.

▪ “World’s Toughest Rodeo,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16.

▪ Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “Xtreme,” 7 p.m. Feb. 3-6, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 6, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.. Feb. 7.

▪ R. Kelly, with Vivian Green, 8 p.m. Feb. 11.

▪ Harlem Globetrotters, 3 p.m. Feb. 27.

▪ Katt Williams, 8 p.m. March 4.

▪ Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, 7:30 p.m. March 11-13.

▪ “Winter Jam,” 7 p.m. March 25.

▪ “Monster Jam,” 7:30 p.m. April 8, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 9.

▪ Cirque du Soleil’s “Toruk – The First Flight,”7:30 p.m. June 24-25, 4 p.m. June 25, and 1:30 p.m. June 26.

▪ Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, 7 p.m. July 2.

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

INFORMATION: 919-861-2300 or www.thepncarena.com

Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

WHERE: 2 E. South St., Raleigh, between Salisbury and Wilmington streets, five blocks south of N.C. State Capitol.

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ “Ragtime,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12-17, and 2 p.m. Jan. 16-17, in Memorial Auditorium.

▪ Peter Yarrow, 8 p.m. Jan. 22 in Fletcher Opera Theater.

▪ Shen Yun, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, and 2 p.m. Jan. 24, in auditorium.

▪ Eugene Onegin with N.C. Opera, 3 p.m. Jan. 24, in Meymandi Concert Hall.

▪ Shaping Sound (dance troupe), 8 p.m. Feb. 2, in auditorium.

▪ “The Laughathon,” with Corey Holcom, John Witherspoon, Dominique, and Damon Williams, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, in concert hall.

▪ Johnny Mathis with N.C. Symphony, 8 p.m. Feb. 19-20, in concert hall.

▪ Ninth annual Raleigh Blues Festival, 7 p.m. March 12, in auditorium.

▪ Cesar Millan, 8 p.m. April 9, in auditorium.

▪ Itzhak Perlman with N.C. Symphony, 7:30 p.m. May 18, in concert hall.

▪ “Mary Poppins,” 7:30 p.m. July 26-31, and 2 p.m. July 30-31, in auditorium.

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

INFORMATION: 919-996-8700 or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com

Durham Performing Arts Center

WHERE: 123 Vivian St., Durham, next to Durham Bulls Athletic Park

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ “The Book of Mormon,” various times through Jan. 10.

▪ Lewis Black, 8 p.m. Jan. 15.

▪ “Matilda the Musical,” 7:30 pm. Jan. 19-21, 8 p.m. Jan. 22-23, 2 p.m. Jan. 23, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24.

▪ “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” 8 p.m. Jan. 26.

▪ The Tenors, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27.

▪ Aretha Franklin, 8 p.m. Jan. 28.

▪ Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, 5 and 8 p.m. Jan. 30.

▪ 2Cellos, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1.

▪ “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4.

▪ Jennifer Nettles, with Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell and Tara Thompson, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5.

▪ Disney’s “The Lion King,” Feb. 16-March 20.

▪ The Moody Blues, 8 p.m. March 24.

▪ Duran Duran, 8 p.m. March 28.

▪ “Get the Led Out” Led Zeppelin tribute, 8 p.m. April 1.

▪ Ron White, 7 p.m. April 2.

▪ Yanni, 7:30 p.m. April 3.

▪ “Million Dollar Quartet,” 7:30 p.m. April 5-6.

▪ Nick Jr.’s “Peppa Pig Live!” 6 p.m. April 7.

▪ “A Night with Janis Joplin,” 7:30 p.m. April 14.

▪ Alton Brown “Eat Your Science,” 5:30 and 8 p.m. April 15.

▪ Celtic Woman, 7:30 p.m. April 16.

▪ “Cabaret,” 7:30 p.m. April 19-21, 8 p.m. April 22-23, 2 p.m. April 23, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. April 24.

▪ Dave Ramsey, 6:30 p.m. April 27.

▪ “42nd Street,” 7:30 p.m. May 3-5, 8 p.m. May 6-7, 2 p.m. May 7, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 8.

▪ “If/Then,” 7:30 pm. May 24-26, 8 p.m. May 27-28, 2 p.m. May 28, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 29.

▪ “Riverdance,” 7:30 p.m. June 7-9, 8 p.m. June 10-11, 2 p.m. June 11, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. June 12.

▪ “Brit Floyd,” 7:30 p.m. June 19.

TICKETS: 919-680-2787, or through Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com

INFORMATION: 919-688-3722 (DPAC) or www.dpacnc.com

Greensboro Coliseum Complex

WHERE: 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro – From Interstate 73/U.S. 220 north, follow U.S. 220 as it turns into Freeman Mill Road, then cross I-85 and proceed for about two more miles, then left on Ellington Street.

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ “Monster Jam,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8-9.

▪ Def Leppard, with Styx and Tesla, 7 p.m. Jan. 27.

▪ G-Eazy, with A$AP Ferg, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, in special events center.

▪ “Arenacross,” 7 p.m. Jan. 30.

▪ Carrie Underwood, 7 p.m. Feb. 3.

▪ Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “Legends,” 7 p.m. Feb. 10-13, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m Feb. 13, and 1 and 5 p.m. Feb. 14.

▪ Billy Currington, with Kelsea Ballerini, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26.

▪ “Winter Jam,” 5:45 p.m. Feb. 27.

▪ AC/DC, 7:30 p.m. March 14.

▪ Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO,” 7:30 p.m. April 20-23, 4 p.m. April 23, and 1:30 and 5 p.m. April 24.

▪ Lauryn Hill and Gary Clark Jr., time TBA for April 26 in White Oak Amphitheatre.

▪ Justin Bieber, 7:30 p.m. July 6.

▪ Josh Groban, time TBA for July 19 in amphitheater.

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

INFORMATION: 336-373-7400 or www.greensborocoliseum.com

Time Warner Cable Arena

WHERE: 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ Charlotte Hornets, NBA franchise. 7 p.m. Jan. 2, 13, 16 and 23; Feb. 3, 5, 6 and 8; March 1, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16 and 21; and April 1 and 8. Also, 2 p.m. Jan. 18, 6 p.m. March 19, and 8 p.m. April 13. Various prices. 704-688-8000 or www.nba.com/hornets.

▪ “Monster Jam,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9.

▪ Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “Xtreme,” 7 p.m. Jan. 27-30, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 30-31.

▪ TobyMac, with Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Building 429, Capital Kings, Finding Favour and Hollyn, 7 p.m. Feb. 20.

▪ Rihanna, with Travis Scott, 7:30 p.m. March 20.

▪ “Winter Jam,” time TBA for March 26.

▪ Mumford & Sons, 7:30 p.m. April 14.

▪ Selena Gomez, 7:30 p.m. June 7.

▪ Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, time TBA for June 30.

▪ Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO,” times TBA for July 6-10.

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

INFORMATION: 704-688-9000 or www.timewarnercablearena.com

Bojangles Coliseum

WHERE: 210 E Trade St., Charlotte

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ Charlotte Checkers, Triple-A American Hockey League affiliate of Carolina Hurricanes, in 7 p.m. Jan. 12 and 13; Feb. 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 13; March 8, 10 and 12; and April 1, 2, 5, 6 and 9. Also, 1 p.m. March 13, 6 p.m. Jan. 16 and 23, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. March 4-5, and noon April 10. $13, $16.25, $21.50, $32.25, or $86. 704-342-4423 or gocheckers.com/home.

▪ Katt Williams, 8 p.m. Jan. 15.

▪ Tool, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26.

▪ Queen City Festival of Laughs with Mike Epps, 8 p.m. Feb. 27.

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

INFORMATION: 704-372-3600 or www.bojanglescoliseum.com

PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte

WHERE: 707 Pavilion Boulevard, Charlotte, near Interstates 85 and 485; from I-77 north, take I-85 north to Exit 48 for I-485 east, then first exit for U.S. 29, then right on Pavilion road.

WHO/WHAT AND WHO:

▪ Duran Duran, with Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, 7 p.m. April 16.

▪ Journey, The Doobie Brothers, and Dave Mason, 7 p.m. June 4.

▪ 5 Seconds of Summer, 7:30 p.m. July 18

TICKETS: 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com/venues/14471/pnc-music-pavilion

INFORMATION: 704-549-5555

SAVANNAH, GA. Savannah Civic Center

WHERE: 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah.

WHO/WHAT AND WHEN:

▪ Jackson Browne, 8 p.m. Jan. 14, in Johnny Mercer Theatre.

▪ Diana Ross, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, in theater.

▪ Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, in theater.

▪ Jerry Seinfeld, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, in theater

▪ “A Valentine’s Concert,” with Tank, Avant, and Keke Wyatt, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Martin Luther King Arena.

▪ Widespread Panic, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, in arena.

▪ Patti LaBelle, 8 p.m. March 2, in arena.

▪ Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m. March 10, in arena.

▪ Merle Haggard, 7:30 p.m. March 10, in theater.

▪ Royal Comedy Tour, with Sommore, Earthquake, Arnez, Don DC, and John Witherspoon, 8 p.m. March 11, in arena.

▪ Larry Graham, 6 p.m. May 8, in theater.

TICKETS: 912-651-6556, 800-351-7469 or www.etix.com/ticket/online/

INFORMATION: 912-651-6550 or savannahcivic.com/events/

This story was originally published January 3, 2016 at 4:00 AM with the headline "Concert calendars packed for bigger city venues in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia."