Start marking your calendar…

… And start saving some dough.  These shows coming to the Columbus, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh areas in 2012 are sure to melt some faces. [Click band names in listing to be lead to the artist’s full schedule] Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing Jack in the Pocket interviewees Twin Sister, Bear in Heaven and Neon Indian again! TONS of other bands are in the process of releasing their 2012 touring schedules so keep checking back for updated concert dates.

February 11, 2012 - Other Lives - The Basement - Columbus, OH

February 14, 2012 - Sharon Van Etten - Wexner Center - Columbus, OH

February 18, 2012 - Twin Sister - Beachland Tavern - Cleveland, OH

February 19, 2012 - YACHT- The Basement - Columbus, OH

February 20, 2012 - Zola Jesus - Skully’s Music Diner - Columbus, OH CANCELLED

March 11, 2012 - Born Gold - The Basement - Columbus, OH

March 20, 2012 - Andrew Bird - Southern Theatre - Columbus, OH

March 27, 2012 - Fanfarlo - Skully’s Music Diner - Columbus, OH

March 27, 2012 - Miniature Tigers -  The Club at Stage AE - Pittsburgh, PA

March 29, 2012 - Of Montreal - Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, OH

March 29, 2012 - Night Beats - Ace of Cups - Columbus, OH

March 30, 2012 - Bear in Heaven - The Basement - Columbus, OH

April 4, 2012 - Neon Indian - Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH

April 7, 2012 - Lovedrug - Rumba Cafe - Columbus, OH

April 9, 2012 - Cloud Nothings - Outland Live - Columbus, OH

April 10, 2012 - Caveman - The Basement - Columbus, OH

April 18, 2012 - White Denim - The Basement - Columbus, OH

April 25, 2012 - Portugal. The Man - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH

April 29, 2012 - Oberhofer - The Basement - Columbus, OH

April 30, 2012 - Real Estate - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH

May 8, 2012 - St. Vincent - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH