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Live Music: 10 great concerts to see this May in Southwest Florida

Charles Runnells
crunnells@news-press.com
The Special Consensus: Award-winning acoustic bluegrass band led by banjo player Greg Cahill. The Special Consensus has been making music since the 70s. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1. $37-$46. Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org
The Special Consensus: Award-winning acoustic bluegrass band led by banjo player Greg Cahill. The Special Consensus has been making music since the 70s. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1. $37-$46. Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org
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“ Boreyko Conducts Rachmaninoff ” : Andrey Boreyko ends his eight years as Naples Philharmonic ’ s music director with this concert featuring Rachmaninoff ’ s “ Piano Concerto No. 2 ” and Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva. The program also includes Glazunov ' s " Autumn from The Seasons " and Karłowicz ' " Symphony in E Minor " ( “ Rebirth ” ). 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 5-6. $55-$79. Negative COVID test or proof of vaccination required. Artis — Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1900 or artisnaples.org
“Boreyko Conducts Rachmaninoff”: Andrey Boreyko ends his eight years as Naples Philharmonic’s music director with this concert featuring Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” and Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva. The program also includes Glazunov's "Autumn from The Seasons" and Karłowicz' "Symphony in E Minor" (“Rebirth”). 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 5-6. $55-$79. Negative COVID test or proof of vaccination required. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1900 or artisnaples.org
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J Balvin: The Grammy-winning Colombian singer ’ s hits include the No. 1 single “ I Like It ” (with Cardi B and Bad Bunny) and the No. 3 single “ Mi Gente. ” 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. $61-$250. Negative COVID test or proof of vaccination required. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com
J Balvin: The Grammy-winning Colombian singer’s hits include the No. 1 single “I Like It” (with Cardi B and Bad Bunny) and the No. 3 single “Mi Gente.” 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. $61-$250. Negative COVID test or proof of vaccination required. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com
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Brody Jenner: Reality-TV star Brody Jenner ( " Keeping Up with the Kardashians, " " The Hills " ) deejays at new outdoor concert Party in the Park. Opening acts are singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy and deejay Devin Lucien. There will also be food trucks and alcoholic drinks. Hosted by DJ M Dot. 4-9 p.m. Friday, May 13. $20-$40 ($100 for admission and a meet-and-greet with Jenner). Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Eventbrite.com
Brody Jenner: Reality-TV star Brody Jenner ("Keeping Up with the Kardashians," "The Hills") deejays at new outdoor concert Party in the Park. Opening acts are singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy and deejay Devin Lucien. There will also be food trucks and alcoholic drinks. Hosted by DJ M Dot. 4-9 p.m. Friday, May 13. $20-$40 ($100 for admission and a meet-and-greet with Jenner). Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Eventbrite.com
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Joe Nichols and Parmalee: The country stars play the “ Party in the Park ” concert series after a Fort Myers Mighty Mussels baseball game. Game starts at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, followed by the concert at 7 p.m. $30-$32 admission includes both the game and the show. Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. 768-4210 or milb.com/fort-myers
Joe Nichols and Parmalee:The country stars play the “Party in the Park” concert series after a Fort Myers Mighty Mussels baseball game. Game starts at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, followed by the concert at 7 p.m. $30-$32 admission includes both the game and the show. Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. 768-4210 ormilb.com/fort-myers
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Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line: Country singer Brian Kelley steps away from his main band, Florida Georgia Line, for this solo show with opening act The Boat Boys. 9 p.m. Saturday, May 14. $20-$30. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line: Country singer Brian Kelley steps away from his main band, Florida Georgia Line, for this solo show with opening act The Boat Boys. 9 p.m. Saturday, May 14. $20-$30. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
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HOWL 13-year anniversary party: The tattoo studio and concert venue celebrates its 13th birthday with live rock and metal music from Bargain Bin Heroes, Roxx Revolts & The Velvets (pictured), Emerald Vision and Dizygote. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21. $13. HOWL, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. 332-0161 or facebook.com/HOWLFTMYERS
HOWL 13-year anniversary party:The tattoo studio and concert venue celebrates its 13th birthday with live rock and metal music from Bargain Bin Heroes, Roxx Revolts & The Velvets (pictured), Emerald Vision and Dizygote. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21. $13. HOWL, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. 332-0161 or facebook.com/HOWLFTMYERS
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Stryper: Glam-metal Christian band known for 80s hits “ Honestly, ” “ Calling On You ” and “ To Hell with the Devil. ” 9 p.m. Friday, May 27. $27 general admission, $60 for reserved seating. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
Stryper:Glam-metal Christian band known for 80s hits “Honestly,” “Calling On You” and “To Hell with the Devil.” 9 p.m. Friday, May 27. $27 general admission, $60 for reserved seating. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
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Los Palominos: The Grammy-winning Tex-Mex band plays dance-worthy polkas, rancheros, boleros, corridos, cumbias and more. Plus opening acts Zamorales, DJ Angel and DJ Chuy Gomez. 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 28. $45. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
Los Palominos:The Grammy-winning Tex-Mex band plays dance-worthy polkas, rancheros, boleros, corridos, cumbias and more. Plus opening acts Zamorales, DJ Angel and DJ Chuy Gomez. 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 28. $45. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
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Brit Floyd: Popular Pink Floyd tribute show filled with lasers, flying pigs and plenty of the classic band ’ s progressive-rock music. 8 p.m. Sunday, May 29. $45-$65. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com
Brit Floyd: Popular Pink Floyd tribute show filled with lasers, flying pigs and plenty of the classic band’s progressive-rock music. 8 p.m. Sunday, May 29. $45-$65. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com