2013 Summer Concert Guide

Road trips, barbecues, and beach parties are all key ingredients to the perfect summer, but nothing captures the carefree fun of the season quite like seeing some live music. Summer brings with it some of the biggest festivals and concert tours of the year, and with perennial favorite festivals from Pitchfork to Newport Folk rolling on, plus artists like JT & Jay-Z and Taylor Swift hitting the road, 2013 is no exception. So grab your calendar, stock up on earplugs, and get ready to soak up the best sounds this summer has to offer, as recommended by our editors! Check back every Monday in July for more of our picks.

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