Best April concerts in Collier County: Huey Lewis tribute, Three Dog Night, Patti LaBelle
A variety of performers gives Southwest Florida music lovers plenty of options in April.
From classic rockers to a swing band to symphonies, head to a favorite venue but first plan ahead and know when and where are shows.
Here's some of the best concerts to check out in April.
Three Dog Night brings joy to Seminole Casino Immokalee
The classic rock band Three Dog Night hit it big in the early '70s with hits like "Joy to the World" and "Black and White" and "Mama Told Me." Original member Danny Hutton leads the group into Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S. 1st Street, for a concert that starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Tickets are $85 (standard admission). More at seminoleimmokaleecasino.com.
Huey Lewis tribute band at Artis―Naples
Power of Love ― a Huey Lewis tribute band ― performs two shows Friday, April 5, at Artis―Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard. They are at 6 and 8:30 p.m. and tickets start at $59. More at artisnaples.org.
Cheap Trick and REO Speedwagon at Hertz Arena
Classic rockers REO Speedwagon play their first Hertz Arena show in more than a decade. Quirky rockers Cheap Trick opens. REO Speedwagon's many '80s hits include "Keep On Loving You," "Take It On The Run," "Time For Me To Fly" and "Can't Fight This Feeling." Cheap Trick's Top 40 singles include “Don’t Be Cruel,” “I Want You To Want Me” and the No. 1 “The Flame." 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. $70-$289. There are also verified resale tickets for sale via Ticketmaster. Parking on site is $30 (no cash). Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com
Van Halen tribute band returns to South Street Founders Square
The self-proclaimed “world’s greatest” Van Halen tribute band ― Completely Unchained ― returns to Naples with the sound and energy of a David Lee Roth-era Van Halen show, including hard-rock hits such as “Running With The Devil,” “Panama,” “Jump” and “Hot For Teacher.” 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6. $25 plus fees. South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. 239-331-4149 or southstreetnaples.com
Victor Wainwright & The Train at Arts Bonita
The popular American singer, songwriter and pianist and his band return for another Arts Bonita show. Victor Wainwright has won multiple Blues Music Awards and was nominated for a 2019 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13. $49-$55. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org
Jive Aces bring swing to Artis―Naples
How many groups can say they've played for the Queen of England? The Jive Aces can, once performing for the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Brits invade Artis―Naples for two concerts at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. Tickets from $59. More at artisnaples.org.
Pink Floyd tribute Brit Floyd at Hertz Arena
The popular Pink Floyd tribute act celebrates the 30th anniversary of the band's hit 1994 album "The Division Bell." The show includes songs from that album and more, plus a Pink Floyd-style lasers and light show. 8 p.m. Friday, April 19. $45-$65. Parking on site is $30 (no cash). Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com
Czech Masterpieces with Naples Philharmonic Masterworks
Czech conductor Tomá? Netopil leads the orchestra through a program featuring works by two of the country’s best-known composers. Concerts start at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, and Saturday, April 20, at Artis―Naples as part of the Naples Philharmonic Masterworks series. Tickets from $29. artisnaples.org
Lang Lang in Recital at Artis―Naples
Among the biggest stars in classical music, Lang Lang returns to Artis—Naples. He's performed in the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremonies in Beijing and has collaborated with notable musical artists like Metallica and Pharrell Williams. For his 8 p.m. April 23 recital, he will perform works by Schubert, Schumann and Chopin. Tickets from $115. artisnaples.org
Brandon Lake at Hertz Arena
The Christian worship singer, songwriter and guitarist Brandon Lake brings his Tear Off The Roof Tour to Hertz Arena. The nearly sold-out show also features Doe and Jon Foreman. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28. $48-$200. Parking on site is $30 (no cash). Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com
MORE SHOWS IN FORT MYERS, NAPLES, BONITA SPRINGS
There are many more worthy concerts happening this April in Southwest Florida. Here are some other shows that might interest you:
The Blue Dogs: 7: 30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts. artsbonita.org
Southland Bluegrass Music Festival: Sunday, April 7, at Seminole Casino Immokalee. seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
The Stardust memories Band: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. stardustmemoriesbigband.com
Patti LaBelle: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
Zach Bartholomew Trio: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts. artsbonita.org
Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter and on X (formerly Twitter) @NDN_dosborn.
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