From an Impractical Joker to Clint Black, R&B and more, here's who is coming to Augusta area

Miguel Legoas, Augusta Chronicle

The Augusta area continues to attract a wide range of live entertainment acts, and some are loved by millions of people. Here are some of the major celebrities and bands that have confirmed appearances in the area and what they are known for:

NEEDTOBREATHE

Sept. 1 at the Bell Auditorium in Augusta

FILE - NEEDTOBREATH performs at the 2024 CMT Crossroads taping at the University of Texas on Friday, April 5, 2024. The band will perform in Augusta on Sept. 1.
FILE - NEEDTOBREATH performs at the 2024 CMT Crossroads taping at the University of Texas on Friday, April 5, 2024. The band will perform in Augusta on Sept. 1.

A rock band with huge success in Christian music, NEEDTOBREATHE's song "Multiplied" was nominated for the 2015 Grammy for "Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song" and several wins in the GMA Dove awards. Their 2014 song "Brother" is a platinum-recording single. Tickets for "The Caves World Tour" in Augusta start at about $25.

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Joe Gatto

Sept. 28 at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans

FILE - Joe Gatto and Brian "Q" Quinn gets ready to be hit by several pucks during a hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Flames on an episode of "Impractical Jokers" in 2019. Gatto will perform standup comedy in Augusta on Sept. 28.
FILE - Joe Gatto and Brian "Q" Quinn gets ready to be hit by several pucks during a hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Flames on an episode of "Impractical Jokers" in 2019. Gatto will perform standup comedy in Augusta on Sept. 28.

Rising to stardom on truTV's wildly popular reality show "Impractical Jokers," Joe Gatto was known to be unafraid of almost anything his friends dared him to do, delighting viewers with his colorful characters and physical comedy. Since leaving the show after season nine, Gatto has done more solo standup comedy shows, including his current tour: "Let's Get Into It." Tickets start at about $21.

Keith Sweat

Oct. 18 at the Bell Auditorium

FILE - Keith Sweat performs onstage at the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 15, 2023 in New York. Sweat will perform in Augusta on Oct. 18.
FILE - Keith Sweat performs onstage at the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 15, 2023 in New York. Sweat will perform in Augusta on Oct. 18.

R&B artist Keith Sweat is a founding father of new jack swing-style music. His namesake album in 1996 went multi-platinum with 4 million sales, and in the next year was the American Music Awards' "Favorite Male R&B/Soul Artist." Some of his most-listened-to songs include "Twisted," "Nobody," and "Make You Sweat." Tickets for his Augusta show start at about $60.

Clint Black

Oct. 25 at the Columbia County PAC

FILE - Clint Black plays at the CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Friday, June 7, 2024. Black will perform in Evans on Oct. 25.
FILE - Clint Black plays at the CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Friday, June 7, 2024. Black will perform in Evans on Oct. 25.

Country artist Clint Black was particularly popular in the 1990s. He was the Academy of Country Music and CMA's Top Male Vocalist of 1990 and his most successful albums were in 1994 with "Killin' Time" and in 1997 with "Put Yourself in My Shoes," which both went triple platinum. Now he's on tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of his "Killin' Time" tour. Tickets start at about $45.

Barenaked Ladies

Oct. 19 at the Bell Auditorium

FILE - Barenaked Ladies headline the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest in Milwaukee on Thursday, June 23, 2022. They will perform in Augusta on Oct. 19.
FILE - Barenaked Ladies headline the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest in Milwaukee on Thursday, June 23, 2022. They will perform in Augusta on Oct. 19.

For those who don't know the Barenaked Ladies, this is not a risqué group. The Canadian rock band won two Billboard awards for their 1998 hit "One Week" and their 1999 album stunt went multiplatinum platinum selling 4 million copies. They are also the band behind the theme song to "The Big Bang Theory" show. Now they are on their "In Flight" tour. Tickets start at about $40.

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Big Daddy Weave

Oct. 25 at Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee in North Augusta

FILE - Big Daddy Weave performs during the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Allen Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 in Nashville. They will perform in North Augusta on Oct. 25.
FILE - Big Daddy Weave performs during the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Allen Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 in Nashville. They will perform in North Augusta on Oct. 25.

A contemporary Christian band from Alabama, Big Daddy Weave's hottest song might be their 2012 single "Redeemed" which went double platinum with 2 million sales. They have also contributed to several different "WOW" Christian compilation albums since 2003. As a headliner of North Augusta's Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, festival attendees will get to watch and enjoy them for free.

Everclear

Oct. 26 at Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

FILE - Everclear's Freddy Herrera, left, and Art Alexakis perform with the band as part of Park-A-Palooza festivities Friday, June 7, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront. Everclear will perform in North Augusta at Oct. 26.
FILE - Everclear's Freddy Herrera, left, and Art Alexakis perform with the band as part of Park-A-Palooza festivities Friday, June 7, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront. Everclear will perform in North Augusta at Oct. 26.

On the night after Big Daddy Weave perform, another major headliner will offer a free concert at the jubilee: Portland, OR rock band Everclear. They have had three platinum-recording albums including "So Much for the Afterglow" in 1998 which went double platinum. Despite songs like "Grunge Girl," they don't label themselves as a grunge or punk group, leaning more towards power pop.

Kansas

Nov. 15 at Columbia County PAC

FILE - Kansas performs in front of a packed house at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA during their "Another Fork in the Road, 50th Anniversary Tour" on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. They will perform in Evans on Nov. 15.
FILE - Kansas performs in front of a packed house at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA during their "Another Fork in the Road, 50th Anniversary Tour" on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. They will perform in Evans on Nov. 15.

One of the names on plenty of classic rock fans' playlists is Kansas. The American band rose to prominence in the 1970's with their biggest hits probably being "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind," both of which have gone multi-platinum with more 4 million and 3 million sales, respectively. Kansas is currently on its "Another Fork In The Road – 50th Anniversary Tour." Tickets start at about $55.

Jo Koy

Nov. 24 at the Bell Auditorium

FILE - Jo Koy performs his Funny Is Funny tour on Friday, April 29, 2022, the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL. Koy will appear in Augusta on Nov. 24.
FILE - Jo Koy performs his Funny Is Funny tour on Friday, April 29, 2022, the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL. Koy will appear in Augusta on Nov. 24.

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy has been making people laugh since 1994, drawing on his experiences as a father, memories of his mother, and as a member of the Filipino community. He currently has five Netflix shows and was the host of this year's Golden Globes. Koy is currently on his "Just Being Koy" tour. Tickets start at about $47.

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Kathy Griffin

Dec. 7 at the Miller Theater in Augusta

FILE - Kathy Griffin performs onstage during FRIENDLY HOUSE LA Comedy Benefit hosted by Rosie O'Donnell at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on July 16, 2022. Griffin will appear in Augusta on Dec. 7.
FILE - Kathy Griffin performs onstage during FRIENDLY HOUSE LA Comedy Benefit hosted by Rosie O'Donnell at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on July 16, 2022. Griffin will appear in Augusta on Dec. 7.

Few punches are pulled when it comes to Kathy Griffin's comedic talents, and that's part of what her audiences love about her. She starred in two Emmy-winning shows: the 1996-2000 sitcom "Suddenly Susan" and the 2005-2010 reality series "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List." Her 2013 special "Calm Down Gurrl" won the Grammy for "Best Comedy Album." Griffin is currently on her "My Life on the PTSD-List" tour. Tickets start at about $49.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Famous rock stars, comedians, and more coming to Augusta area

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