The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
Associated PressAs The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Olivia Rodrigo, “GUTS World Tour” April 5, New York’s Madison Square Garden Rodrigo’s spirited punky-pop warms an arena, as does her irreverent charms and Disney-informed dancing. Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” May 1, New York’s Barclays Center She will run on club time, and she will not disappoint. The Rolling Stones, “Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds” May 23, East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium The Rolling Stones ran through 60 years of hits across two hours, including cuts from their first album of new material in nearly two decades, “Hackney Diamonds.” HIGHLIGHT: When it comes to The Rolling Stones, the entire show is the highlight — but for this audience, it was likely the rollicking rendition of “Wild Horses.” OPENER: The soulful Jon Batiste, an award-show staple for a reason. Governors Ball: Chappell Roan, Sexyy Red, SZA, Peso Pluma June 7-9, New York’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park Summer festivals across the United States tend to have similar lineups.
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