From cheap shows to big tickets, here’s a few concerts to keep in mind

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Summer will soon be here, and with it comes cook-outs, barefoot walks and big concerts.

If you associate May, June, July and August with shows, it’s time to start thinking about prioritizing who you want to see and what you can afford. Here’s some possible save the dates to think about:

Coldplay

When: Tuesday, June 2

Where: DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston

How Much: $35 to $97.50

Coldplay, winners of “Song of the Year” and “Best Rock Album” at this year’s 51st Grammy Awards, will be performing at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Tuesday, June 2.

Pavilion seats for the concert are still available for $97.50 from Ticketmaster, but judging by the band’s popularity and the success of their latest album, “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends,” don’t expect those to last long.

Lawn seats are also available for only $35 for those looking to catch one of the biggest names in pop music this summer, but do not want to put too large of a dent in their wallet.

Keith Urban: Escape Together World Tour w/ Taylor Swift

When: Saturday, June 6

Where: The Palace of Auburn Hills

How Much: $59 to $1,021

Two of the biggest names in country music, Keith Urban and Taylor Swift, will be performing at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday, June 6.

Although tickets are currently sold out, die hard fans can scour eBay and StubHub.com for tickets. But don’t expect to get them for cheap: tickets for “nosebleed” seats on StubHub.com are going for $59 to $169, while floor seats range from $169 to $1,021.

If you don’t mind working all summer to be able to afford seeing two of the most well known names in popular country music, this is definitely the show for you. Just don’t wait too long, because prices are sure to become even more outrageous as the concert date draws near.

Rothbury Festival

When: July 2 to 5

Where: Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury

How Much: $249 to $490

Perhaps one of the most exciting and all-inclusive live music experiences coming to Michigan this summer is the Rothbury Festival.

Headlining the festival are Bob Dylan & His Band, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson & His Family and The String Cheese Incident.

Over 70 other bands, ranging vastly in genre, will be performing over the weekend on the festival’s eight stages. While ticket prices may be steep, ranging from $249.50 to $490 depending on your accommodation choices, the wide range of artists and the festival environment are sure to make the price of admission worth it.

Vans Warped Tour

When: Friday, July 31

Where: Comerica Park in Detroit

How Much: $33

Celebrating its 15-year anniversary this year, the infamous Vans Warped Tour will be coming to Comerica Park on Friday, July 31.

Performing this year are Underoath, NOFX, Less Than Jake, Bad Religion, Devil Wears Prada and over 40 other punk, ska, hardcore, hip-hop and indie acts.

With general admission tickets available for just $33, fans of the aforementioned genres are encouraged to check out the lineup and purchase tickets. This is a great opportunity to catch a wide variety of acts for an extremely reasonable price.