2025 SCHEDULE
20 RIDE – JUNE 3, 2025
From traditional country…to Caribbean rhythm…to sultry bedroom ballads, 20 RIDE delivers all of the best that Zac Brown has to offer. Pushing the limits of what their talents offer, there is something for everyone at a 20 RIDE show. Whether its mega hits like “Chicken Fried,” “Colder Weather,” “Free,” “Toes,” and “Highway 20 Ride,” or the deep cuts, 20 RIDE will play all of your favorites!
IN THE END – JUNE 10, 2025
In The End celebrates the legacy of Linkin Park by delivering a powerful and emotional concert experience that resonates with long-time fans and newcomers alike. This LA-based international touring tribute is of industry musicians and has performed on major stages, including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Coachella, and Lollapalooza.
GAVIN DEGRAW – JUNE 17, 2025
GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw’s inimitable voice and soulful style boldly bloomed on his 2003 platinum-certified full-length debut, Chariot. Since then, he has blessed music-lovers over the past two-decades with a number of hits including “Follow Through,” , “Chariot,” and “I Don’t Want To Be,” “In Love With a Girl”, “Not Over You” and many more!
UNCLE KRACKER – JUNE 24, 2025
Uncle Kracker cuts right to the chase. He knows people want to kick back, forget about their troubles, and have a good time, so he’s always willing to oblige. For over two decades, the multi-platinum artist born Matthew Shafer has consistently soundtracked such good times with his boldly breezy blend of country, pop, and rock spiked with a splash of hip-hop.
DON’T LOOK BACK – JULY 1, 2025
“Don’t Look Back” – The Boston Experience – is an incredible re-creation of the rock band Boston, and its original 70’s character members , complete with all the looks, costumes and sound. It’s the only show of its kind in the world, playing a 90 + minute show of all the famous Boston hits. You’ll find yourself singing, dancing and rocking out to all the great Boston anthems including “More Than a Feeling” , “Fore Play – Long Time”, “Amanda” , “Rock n Roll Band” and many more!
ESCAPE – July 4, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day with a special performance by ESCAPE followed by a fabulous fireworks display! ESCAPE covers the music of Journey with a note-for-note accuracy that is second to none and performs each show with the high-energy excitement of a real Journey concert as well as visually recreating the essence of early 80’s Journey! Focusing on the ‘Steve Perry era’, E5C4P3 covers all the hits from ‘Lights’ and ‘Wheel In The Sky’ to ‘Separate Ways’ and ‘Be Good To Yourself’ including occasional surprises for all the die-hard Journey fans.
RUN TO YOU – JULY 8, 2025
From the sound, the rasp, the look, to the gear, RUN TO YOU is the most authentic Bryan Adams tribute in North America! Let’s face it – MTV constantly reminded us that BRYAN ADAMS defined cool in the 80’s. With songs like Cuts Like a Knife, Summer of 69, Heaven, Straight from the Heart, Somebody, Heat of the Night, and Run to You, this is sure to be a Night to Remember.
7 SUMMERS – JULY 15, 2025
Morgan Wallen has taken the country music world by storm with his soulful voice, relatable lyrics, and down-to-earth personality. His songs have a way of cutting straight to the heart, and his authenticity shines through every note he sings. 7 Summers celebrates this musical phenomenon, offering fans the chance to experience the magic of Morgan Wallen’s songs live on stage.
ANIMALS – JULY 22, 2025
This Dallas-based Maroon 5 tribute act pays homage to one of the most successful recording and touring acts of the past two decades! Their faithfulness to and genuine love for Maroon 5’s music shine through in every note, giving audiences a high-energy, amazing homage to the band. Animals performs songs ranging from the classic hits found on Songs About Jane, all the way to Maroon 5’s newest material, including their smash hits from the pop and dance charts.
LIVE FROM EARTH – JULY 29, 2025
Celebrate the music of Rock Hall legend Pat Benatar as Live From Earth delivers hits including Heartbreaker, Love is a Battlefield, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, and more!
ELI YOUNG BAND – AUGUST 5, 2025
Led by an unmistakable vocal and bringing a Texas-rock edge to modern country for 25 years, the Eli Young Band’s never-changing lineup of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson have spent decades on the run, growing from hometown heroes into globe-trotting, chart-topping pioneers. Driven by experience and a million miles of wisdom, you can expect an amazing show from a band of brothers still very much in their prime.
Opening: Breakout country artist Sophia Scott may originally hail from Boulder, CO, but the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist found a home in Nashville, TX, by continuing a time honored tradition of storytelling with no shortage of gusto or grit. Sophia release her debut album and made her Opry debut in 2023.
TO BE ANNOUNCED – AUGUST 12, 2025
Mentor Rocks will be hosting a special performance by a double-bill of 2000s hitmakers. Due to contractual obligations, we will not be able to announce this show until May. Stay tuned!
DEF LEGGEND – AUGUST 15, 2025
Experience the electrifying energy of Def Leggend as they bring the sounds and sights of Def Leppard back to Mentor! With iconic hits like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Animal,” and “Hysteria,” you’ll be transported back to the golden era of 80s hard rock!
QUEEN NATION – AUGUST 16, 2025
The amazing Queen Nation closes out Mentor CityFest with an explosive 90-minute concert experience, with note-for-note renditions of classic Queen songs like: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are The Champions,” “Fat Bottom Girls,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “My Best Friend,” and “Dragon Attack.”
TO BE ANNOUNCED – AUGUST 19, 2025
We are finalizing contractual details for this date. Stay tuned!
LIVING ON A BAD NAME – AUGUST 26, 2025
The 2025 Mentor Concert series comes to a close in style as this Boston-based tribute band delivers a peerless, blow your (big) hair back concert performance featuring all of Bon Jovi’s biggest hits including Wanted Dead of Alive, It’s My Live, Livin’ on a Prayer, and much more!