Outdoor music venue guide 2010
The most anticipated shows of the coming season
ASO Classic Chastain
4469 Stella Dr. NW; Chastain Park
Chastain Amphitheatre is one of the great outdoor concert venues in the country. It is an ideal setting to combine dining al fresco with a diverse range of musical talent. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own food, wine and spirits (when permitted) or take advantage of its preferred caterers and concessions to help enhance their concert experience. Some of the most anticipated performances for the upcoming season include: Diana Ross (June 4); Erykah Badu (June 5); Collective Soul (June 23) and Liza Minnelli (July 2). For ticket information visit deltaclassicchastain.com or call 404.733.5012
Aaron’s Amphitheatre
at Lakewood
2002 Lakewood Way; Atlanta
Atlanta's largest and premier dedicated concert venue in the Southeast since 1989. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood was built specifically for popular music, designed to offer a state of the art musical experience for both patrons and performers. Superior sound reproduction, advanced lighting capabilities and clear, unrestricted sightlines make Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood the favorite summer concert site for the avid music fan. Some of their hotly anticipated upcoming shows include: Jimmy Buffett (April 27); Vans Warped Tour (July 26); Dave Mathews Band (July 27) and John Mayer (Sept. 8). For ticket information visit www.livenation.com or call 404.443.5000.
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 
5239 Floyd Rd. Mableton, Georgia
The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is a mid-sized, yet intimate, outdoor venue located in a natural setting off Floyd Road in south Cobb County. Nestled among trees in the quaint suburbs of Mableton, Ga. Mable House Barnes is beautifully landscaped in a gorgous natural setting. It is a covered amphitheatre with intimate dining table seating protected from the weather. There are more than 1200 covered oversized seats with spacious aisles and a cozy lawn to lounge on. The facility has the capacity to host 2,410 people. Much of their summer line-up had not been announced by press time, but some of the announced shows include: Smokey Robinson (July 22); Survivor and Starship (August 13) and John Michael Montgomery (Sept. 10). For ticket information visit www.mablehouse.org or call 770.819.7765.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 
at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Georgia
The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is a state of the art facility. The 12,000 seat venue is located in Alpharetta just minutes off of GA400. The amphitheatre held more than 50 events during its inaugural year including concerts, community events and movie nights. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is also proud to be the outdoor home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Some of the highly anticipated shows coming this summer include: Van Morrison (May 7); Zac Brown Band (May 8 & 9); Phish (July 3 & 4) and Sugarland (August 5). For ticket information visit www.vzwamp.com or call 404.249.6400.
Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 
at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Georgia
The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater promises a diverse and spectacular season filled with award-winning artists and bands. The 2010 summer concert series showcases musical genre's ranging from disco to rock and jazz. Some of the highly anticipated shows coming this summer include: Gloria Gaynor & The Village People (May 15); Cheap Trick (June 5); Christopher Cross & America (June 26) and The B-52’s (July 24). The Fred is just a short drive from Atlanta. Take Interstate 85 South to exit 61 (Fairburn/Peachtree City exit). For ticket information visit www.amphitheater.org or call 770-631-0630.
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