What better way to while away the winter evening hours than by soaking in a killer band at a live show? Tickets are now on sale for dozens of can't-miss February and March in New York, Chicago, and London. Markets Media Lifestyle gives you a rundown of the biggest acts to check out in each city, so be sure to snag your front-row seats before these shows sell out.
Manhattan's Terminal 5 hosts UK band Kasabian on March 22.
NEW YORK
1. Lenny Kravitz, Radio City Music Hall. January 28, 8 p.m. Check out this rocker's show at one of the city's ultimate venues. Tickets from $39.50 to $104.50 | radiocity.com
2. Aimee Mann, Carnegie Hall. January 28, 10 p.m. Carnegie Hall isn't just about opera and classical music--it's got room for folksy MTV stars, too. Limited availability | carnegiehall.org
3. Rosanne Cash, Rubin Museum of Art. February 3, 7 p.m. Apples don't fall far from trees: check out The Man In Black's award-winning singer-songwriter daughter at this cozy art space. Tickets $67.50-$75.00 | rmanyc.com
4. Jay-Z with Special Guests: Benefit at Carnegie Hall. February 6 at 8 p.m., February 7 at 9:30 p.m. Bring your wallet and bring your swagger, as Hov brings an army of friends to Carnegie Hall's first-ever hip-hop series, meant to raise money for a United Way scholarship program. Limited availability; on sale January 30 at 11 a.m. | carnegiehall.org
5. Aretha Franklin, Radio City Music Hall. February 17 - 18, 8 p.m. The Queen of Soul is 69 this year, but that hasn't slowed her down by much. Tickets $54.50 - $129.50 | radiocity.com
6. Peter Frampton, Beacon Theatre. February 18, 8 p.m. The English musician's world tour celebrates the 35th anniversary of his Frampton Comes Alive! album--expect this show to include most, if not all songs in it. Tickets $49.50 - $100.00 | beacontheatre.com
7. The Allman Brothers, Beacon Theatre. March 9 through March 25, times vary. Recipients of this year's Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, this beloved band is also to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets $50.99 - $150.99 | beacontheatre.com
8. Kasabian, Terminal 5. March 22, 7 p.m. This UK band brings its brand of searing-yet-infectious, metal-edged rock to what many consider to be Manhattan's best music venue. $22.50 advance, $27 day of show | terminal5nyc.com
CHICAGO
1. Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, North Central College. March 3, 8 p.m. Be overwhelmed by this group's genre-crossing talent (jazz to blues to bluegrass to classical and back), along with its plethora of instruments...and droves of improvisational skill to accompany it. Tickets $70-$80 | northcentralcollege.edu
2. The Jayhawks, The Vic Theatre. February 17, 7:30 p.m. This scaled-back folk quintet rolls gently through its repertoire of simple and heartfelt tunes. Tickets $40 | jamusa.com
3. Peter Frampton, The Chicago Theatre. February 25, 8 p.m. The Englishman continues his 35th anniversary album tour with a stop in the Windy City. Tickets $39.50 - $79.50 | chicago.metromix.com
4. Lenny Kravitz, The Chicago Theatre. January 31, 7:30 p.m. Kravitz can be expected to play hits such as "Are You Gonna Go My Way", "American Woman", and "Fly Away" when he comes to The Loop. Tickets $38 - $78 | chicago.metromix.com
LONDON
1. Bonobo, London Underground. February 4, 9 p.m. This ambient/downtempo group incorporates a healthy amount of jazz, blues, and rock/pop influences. A great show to relax with on a chilly winter evening. Tickets available via re-sellers for 15-17 GBP | songkick.com
2. Snow Patrol, The O2 London. February 10-11, 6:30 p.m. One of the UK's biggest bands has already officially "sold out", but of course, tickets can still be found. Don't miss this group's particular sound, which mixes rock with a good dose of romance and balladry. Think Coldplay, but with far less sugary pop...or U2, but with more intimacy and less of the anthemic, arena feel. Tickets available via re-sellers for 33-429 GBP | getmein.com
3. Feist, Royal Albert Hall. March 25, 7:30 p.m. This Canadian's lilting folk mixes with touches of jazz and rock. Her latest album, Metals, kicks off with "The Bad In Each Other", which is laced with an Irish folk-like electric lick that'll have anyone--be they lass or lad--playing air guitar the morning after the show. Oh, and did we mention that this is in Royal Albert Hall? Tickets 20-42.50 GBP | ticketmaster.co.uk