PICNIC WITH THE POPS' 2015 Season to Feature Chris Botti, Pink Martini & More

The Columbus Symphony today announced the 2015 season lineup for its two annual summer outdoor concert series-the Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops and Popcorn Pops.

The schedule is as follows:

2015 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE PICNIC WITH THE POPS
All concerts are held at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion (160 S. High St.) in the Columbus Commons. Gates open at 6 pm. Concerts begin at 8 pm.

Chris Botti
Friday, June 19

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall in Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music, and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum, and Grammy Awards. www.ChrisBotti.com

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Saturday, June 20

After more than 20 years in the music industry, the high-energy, nine-piece Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues to swing big band style, urging millions of fans worldwide to shake and move while expanding their horizons with new musical inspiration and influence. www.bbvd.com

The Fab Four
Saturday, June 27

With uncanny note-for-note, live renditions of Beatles' songs and precise attention to detail, this incredible stage show and loving tribute to the Beatles includes three costume changes representing every era of the super group's career and record-perfect live performances of such classics as "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday," "A Day In The Life," "Twist And Shout," "Here Comes The Sun," and "Hey Jude." www.TheFabFour.com

Patriotic Pops
Saturday, July 4

Columbus' grand summer tradition continues as the Columbus Symphony celebrates the Fourth of July. Wave the flag, clap your hands, and stomp your feet to patriotic favorites and rousing Sousa marches including "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and other favorites. The evening is topped off with a brilliant fireworks display.

The Commodores
Saturday, July 11

The Grammy-winning, funk/soul super group The Commodores have moved generations with their hits including "Brick House," "Night Shift," "Three Times A Lady," "Easy," and "Lady (You Bring Me Up)." www.CommodoresLives.com

Pink Martini
Saturday, July 18

Somewhere between a '30s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical and chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band, and Japanese film noir soundtrack is the 12-piece, Oregon-based "little orchestra" known the world over as Pink Martini. Featuring 10-12 musicians, the group has brought their multilingual repertoire to audiences far and wide, extensively touring the US, Europe, and Far East. www.PinkMartini.com

U2 Symphony
Saturday, July 25

In this ultimate U2 tribute, U2's most memorable songs are enriched with elegant and sophisticated symphonic orchestration, including such mega hits as "Beautiful Day," "With or Without You," "One," "Sunday Bloody Sunday," "Vertigo," "Where the Streets Have No Name," "Mysterious Ways," and "New Year's Day." www.U2symphony.com

The Ohio State University Marching Band
Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1
Don the scarlet and gray and celebrate the coming season's gridiron clash with the Columbus Symphony and "The Pride of the Buckeyes." Don't miss the biggest tailgate party of the year with "The Best Damn Band in the Land" and fireworks!

General admission tickets go on sale April 16, and are $23 for adults when purchased in advance by phone at 614.228.8600, online at www.PicnicWithThePops.com or www.ticketmaster.com, in person at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), or at central Ohio Kroger Ticketmaster locations. Adult tickets are $25 on the day of the show. Tickets for children ages 3-14 are always $8 regardless of when or where they are purchased. Children 2 and under are free.

Center stage tables are available for purchase at each concert. Tables are sold in parties of 8 or 10, and range from $240-$825. Single table seats can be purchased in any quantity and are $35-$85 per seat. Catering is not included. Table seats can be purchased by phone at 614.228.8600, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or in person at any central Ohio Kroger location or the CAPA Ticket Center.

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