*The producers of THE ZOOMA TOUR, which was to be at The Meadows in Hartford – featuring Trey Anastasio, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Jurassic 5, Donavon Frankenreiter and The Black Keys – announced this week the cancellation of the entire tour.

 A press release from the tour read in part “The Zooma Tour was conceived to provide fans with an exceptional musical and entertainment experience. Due unforeseen circumstances, it has become clear that it would not be possible to provide that experience at the level initially envisioned.  Rather than go forward with a tour that falls short of what was conceived, everyone involved has mutually agreed that it is best to cancel the tour altogether.”

 Refunds for all tickets already purchased have been promised. If tickets were purchased with a credit card, the refunds should show up automatically on your records. Cash purchases will have to be done at the outlet where you purchased your ticket.

 *As mentioned last week, tickets for COLDPLAY’s August 4 concert at The Meadows will be going on sale this weekend. There are $70.50 tickets available for a general admission mosh pit, and $50.50 and $70.50 tickets for reserved seating, and $31 tickets for the lawn.

 *Also going on sale Saturday morning at 10 will be tickets for a July 20 LOGGINS & MESSINA REUNION TOUR stop at the Oakdale in Wallingford, with prices set at $35, $55 and $75.

 Tickets for both of these shows will be sold at the Oakdale’s box office, online at TicketMaster.com or at any TicketMaster vendor.

 *The SUM 41 show at Six Flags New England last weekend turned into a headlining opportunity for THE JT XPERIENCE when Sum 41 lead singer Deryck got sick and the band had to cancel.

 But the May 28 festival – The KC 101 Ticket To Ride Concert – went on with sets by Bowling For Soup, The Click Five and the aforementioned JTX, and among the crowd were at least three young fans from Newtown. After the show JTX frontman JT stuck around for more than 90 minutes, signing autographs and standing with fans for photos. Among those who met the singer were Judd Baggett and Dylan Kelleher (in the photo with JT on the left) and Scudder Baggett (in the other photo with JT).

 *ALTERNATE ROUTE will get next weekend started with a pair of shows at The Acoustic Café in Bridgeport. The band will be playing an all-ages show on Thursday, June 9, and then a 21-and-over show on Friday night.

 AZTEC TWO STEP, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will headline on Saturday.

 ROAMER will spice things up for MIKE MORELLO on Thursday, June 16, when Morello celebrates a CD release party. The Connecticut born singer-songwriter blends jazz and pop with roots in many influences.

 Two pianists, one piano – a familiar theme at the café – will be presented once again on Friday, June 17, when CHRIS COOGAN & MARK SCOTT play an early set. PENCILGRASS has the second show of the evening, starting around 10.

 Additional shows this month include PENCILGRASS on June 17; MELISSA MULLIGAN BAND headlining on June 18, with ELLEN CORSO and CASEY CHAFE opening; SCARECROW on June 24; SWIVELCHAIR on June 25; and DJEHLI on June 29.

 *Ticket-holders to the August 21 JOURNEY concert at Mohegan Sun Arena will not only be treated to a three-hour show that will encompass the band’s entire career – from pre-Steve Perry days to the band’s latest endeavors – they will also receive a copy of Journey’s latest CD, Generations, at the door.

 Tickets for that show are going on sale Friday morning (June 3), at $32 and $42, at the arena’s box office and all TicketMaster vendors and outlets.

 Until next week I’ll be seeing you... on the road.

 Questions and comments should be sent to Shannon Hicks c/o The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown CT 06470, or shannon@thebee.com, or call the office at 426-3141. Shows listed at club locations are for ages 21 and over unless specified.

UPCOMING SHOWS

JUNE 3 — Dick Dale at Toad’s Place, New Haven, The Vultures, 9th Wave and The Swaggerts opening; Big & Rich at Foxwoods Casino’s Fox Theatre, Ledyard, Cowboy Troy opening; Foreigner at The Webster Theatre, Hartford (all ages);

June 4 — Joan Jett at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, Uncasville; Inner Circle at The Webster Theatre (all ages); hypnotic at Tuxedo Junction, Danbury; The Orchestra (performing the music of ELO) at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, Uncasville (also performing June 5);

June 5 — Al DiMeola at The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and The Performing Arts; Agnostic Front at Toad’s Place, Champion, Martyr Ad and Full Blown Chaos opening (all ages); Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at The Webster Underground, Hartford, Zox and Paranoid Social Club opening (18 and up); Dick Dale at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den; The Orchestra (performing the music of ELO) at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den;

June 6 — Stevie Nicks and Don Henley at Mohegan Sun Arena;

June 7 — John Fogerty at The Palace Theatre, Stamford; Charlotte Martin at The Webster Underground (all ages);

June 8 — Mindless Self Indulgence at The Webster Theatre (all ages);

June 9 — The Edwin McCain Trio at Toad’s Place, Jeffrey Gaines opening (all ages); Brian McKnight & New Edition at Mohegan Sun Arena; Alternate Route at The Acoustic Café, Bridgeport (all ages; band also playing June 10, 21 & up);

June 10 — Hat City Blues Band at The Lodge, Southbury; Kenny G at Foxwoods Casino’s Fox Theatre; Alternate Route at The Acoustic Café; Wanderly and Banda Real at Tuxedo Junction; Steel Pulse at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den;

June 11 — Judas Priest at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Queensryche opening; Baby Macaroni at The Webster Underground, Hartford (18 and up); The Neville Brothers at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den; Aztec Two Step at The Acoustic Café; The Zoo at Tuxedo Junction;

June 12 — Otep, Devil Inside and Day Send at The Webster Theatre (all ages);

June 14 — Hat City Blues Band at The BoxCar, Southport; Michael Graves and Trashlight Vision at The Webster Theatre (18 and up);

June 15 — Edwin McCain at The Webster Theatre, Jeffrey Gaines opening;

June 16 — Mike Morello at The Acoustic Café (CD release party), with special guest Romaer;

June 17 — (SOLD OUT) Jimmy Buffett at Mohegan Sun Arena; James Taylor at The Meadows Music Centre, Hartford; Steve Miller Band at Foxwoods Casino’s Fox Theatre; Unforgettable Fire at Toad’s Place, Ink opening; Hat City Blues Band at 95 North, Norwalk; Pencilgrass at The Acoustic Café, Chris Coogan & Mark Scott (two pianists, one piano) opening; Pam Tillis at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den;

June 18 — John Voket at Mocha, Sandy Hook; Dave Matthews Band at The Meadows Music Centre (also playing June 19); Hat City Blues Band at The Georgetown Saloon, Georgetown; Melissa Mulligan Band featuring Ellen Corso and Casey Chafe at The Acoustic Café; The Benjamins at Tuxedo Junction; Alan Parsons Project Live at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den;

June 19 — Dave Matthews Band at The Meadows Music Centre; Santana at the Oakdale Theatre, Los Lonely Boys opening; Cidade Negra at Tuxedo Junction; Rick Derringer at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den;

June 20 — Seal at Foxwoods Casino’s Fox Theatre;

June 21 — The Derek Trucks Band at The Ridgefield Playhouse; The Strange Days Festival at the Oakdale Theatre (The Doors of the 21st Century, John Kay & Steppenwolf, Vanilla Fudge, The Yardbirds, and Pat Travers Band); 

June 22 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd at The Webster Theatre (all ages);

June 23 — Tom Petty and The Black Crowes at The Meadows Music Theatre, Hartford; Deep Purple at Mohegan Sun Arena, Mountain opening;

June 24 — Steve Winwood at Foxwoods Casino’s Fox Theatre; Robert Plant & The Strange Sensation at Mohegan Sun Arena, The Soundtrack of Our Lives opening; Scarecrow at The Acoustic Café; Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den (also June 25);

June 25 — Steve Winwood at Ives Concert Park, Danbury; Badfish at Toad’s Place (all ages); Swivelchair at The Acoustic Café; Almost Queen at Tuxedo Junction; Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den;

June 26 — Pimenta Malaguela at Tuxedo Junction; Shangri-Las at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den;

June 27 — Def Leppard at Mohegan Sun Arena, Tesla opening;

June 29 — djehli at The Acoustic Café;

June 30 — Bret Michaels at The Webster Theatre (all ages).