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Papa Roach is a four-member American nu-metal band. Mixing heavy guitar sounds with occasional rapping, almost none of their lyrics is upbeat, with subjects varying from insecurities to heart-breaks.
The band’s name comes from the nickname of the lead singer’s step-grandfather, who committed suicide in 1996.
Though some find them depressing, fans seem to appreciate the band’s ability to show an emotional side in a manner that can wrench a heart.
Wednesday, June 29, Alta Expo, 11A Moskovsky Pr-kt., metro Petrivka, 287-8787. Tickets: Hr 400-800.
Sum 41 is a Canadian punk rock band. Filled with energy, they are one of those restless bands who give over 300 concerts a year.
Formed in 1996, the rockers named their group in honor of 41 days left till the beginning of a school year.
Throughout their 15 years on stage they have been constantly experimenting with their style, but many fans link the most recent changes to lead singer Deryck Whibley’s divorce with fellow Canadian star Avril Lavigne.
Tuesday, July 5, Stereoplaza, 17 Kikvidze St., 222-8040, metro Druzhby Narodiv, www.stereoplaza.com.ua. Tickets: Hr 300-1,500.
Mika is a British-Lebanese singer whose voice some compare to Freddie Mercury’s.
If you think you’ve never heard of this guy, how about “Relax, take it eeeeasy” lyrics? A flamboyant pop-singer, whose real name is Michael Holbrook Penniman, has already won three World Music Awards and was nominated for many others, which sounds pretty good for a singer with only two albums.
Wednesday, July 6, 9 p.m., Stereoplaza, 17 Kikvidze St., 222-8040, metro Druzhby Narodiv, www.stereoplaza.com.ua. Tickets: Hr 350-500.
Sting is the stage name of British musician Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner. After playing bass guitar in The Police, Sting decided to drift solo in 1981 and obviously succeeded.
Throughout his career, he has received 16 Grammy Awards and has written some most-played pop songs of all time, which have made his mellow, slightly raspy voice an internationally recognized trademark.
In Kyiv, he will be accompanied by the National symphonic orchestra of Ukraine and promises to perform some of his and The Police’s most well-know hits, including “Englishman in New York” and “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic.”
Tuesday, July 7, Palats Sportu, 1 Sportyvna Sq. Tickets: Hr 550-7,900.
