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Published on February 12, 2025
Rock Legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Set to Electrify Columbus with May Performance at Mershon AuditoriumSource: Flickr user Terwilliger911, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Rock and roll enthusiasts have a reason to mark their calendars for May 23, as Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will bring their tour to Columbus, Ohio. With a shared history that includes a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and a plethora of hit records, the pair will perform at Mershon Auditorium, providing a night of nostalgic anthems and powerhouse vocals. According to an announcement from NBC4i, tickets for the Columbus show go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m., allowing fans to secure their seats to witness the storied partnership live.

Noteworthy in the music industry for their impressive accolades, Benatar and Giraldo have forged an indelible mark. Benatar, with her husband by her side, has secured four consecutive Grammy Awards for best female rock vocal performance. The duo's storied career extends over multiple platinum albums and over a dozen Top 40 hits, as mentioned by The Columbus Dispatch. Fans of their classic tracks like "We Belong" and "Love is a Battlefield" are surely in for a memorable evening.

The "Spring Tour '25" is set to kick off in April and will see the rock duo performing across various locations. Excited concert-goers will be pleased to learn that The Vindys, a group known for their blend of rock, soul, and pop, will join the pair as special guests for the Columbus show, enhancing the lineup with their distinct sound.

For the Columbus community and fans traveling in for the concert, the show is expected to start at 7:30 p.m., guaranteeing an evening packed with music and memories. As per the information shared by ABC6, tickets will become available just in time for Valentine's Day, so the duo’s fan can treat themselves or their loved ones to the gift of live music. With decade's worth of hits under their belt and a legacy as solid as their tunes, this concert is not to be missed.