A Weekend Of Music And Mystery In Southwest Florida

This weekend and next, Southwest Florida is buzzing with an array of captivating events that promise to delight diverse crowds. Country music sensation Luke Bryan is set to mesmerize audiences as the inaugural major musical act to perform at JetBlue Park's baseball field, the spring training domicile of the Boston Red Sox. The spectacular show, scheduled for 6:30 p. m. on Saturday, June 14, will feature Bryan's chart-topping hits, including "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)," "Play It Again," and "Knocking Boots." He'll be accompanied by talented opening acts Conner Smith, Ashland Craft, Adrien Nunez, and DJ Rock. Tickets for this highly anticipated event range from $73 to $137 and can be purchased at RedSox. com → LukeBryan. In another exciting development, the diversity-first music festival, organized by the local nonprofit Love Your Rebellion... is returning for its eighth year.

This year's event will feature the high-energy North Carolina punk band Babe Haven, along with opening acts Except You, Peace Cult, and CAAM. The festival, taking place at 7 p. m. on Friday, "June 13," "at Nice Guys Pizza in downtown Cape Coral.".. promises to be an unforgettable experience ← →

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Luke Bryan is a multifaceted American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Born on July 17, 1976, in Leesburg, Georgia, Bryan grew up in a musical family and was exposed to various genres from a young age. He began performing in local bars and clubs while attending college at Georgia Southern University.

After dropping out of college, Bryan moved to Nashville to pursue a music career, where he was discovered by Big & Rich, who helped him secure a recording contract with Capitol Records. Bryan's music career took off in 2007 with the release of his debut single, "All My Friends Say," which reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

He went on to release several successful albums, including "Doin' My Thing" (2009), "Tailgates & Tanlines" (2011), and "Crash My Party" (2013). Bryan's unique blend of country, "rock," "and pop has yielded numerous chart-topping hits.".. such as "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)," "Play It Again," and "I Don't Want This Night To End." In addition to his music career... Bryan has become a household name as a judge on the popular television show "American Idol," a position he ← →

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Here are our top things to do this weekend and next week, including country superstar Luke Bryan and the annual SWFL SpaceCon. Plus a look at what's ahead in June.

The country-music superstar will be the first major musical act to play a concert inside JetBlue Park's baseball field — the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox . He'll be joined by opening acts Conner Smith, Ashland Craft, Adrien Nunez and DJ Rock. Bryan's many country hits include "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)," "Play It Again," "That's My Kind of Night," "I Don't Want This Night To End," "Drunk On You" and "Knocking Boots." He's also well-known as an "American Idol" judge.

6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. $73-$137. JetBlue Park at Fenway South, 11500 Fenway South Drive, south Fort Myers. RedSox.com/LukeBryan