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    The Commodores, Chris Botti & Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to Headline Picnic with the Pops in 2015

    The Columbus Symphony officially announced its 2015 Picnic with the Pops season lineup today, which includes The Commodores, Chris Botti, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Pink Martini and others. The popular outdoor event series relocated to Columbus Commons in 2012, and has continued to entertain thousands of concert goers in the six acre park each season.

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    The 2015 season schedule is as follows:

    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.

    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.

    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.”

    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).”

    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.

    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 will go on sale this Thursday, April 16th.

    For more information, visit www.PicnicWithThePops.com.

    To find more live music events in Columbus, CLICK HERE to view our events calendar.

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