The summer concert season is showing no signs of slowing. August in St. Louis will see the quick return of Machine Gun Kelly, a classic teaming of hip-hop stars Wu-Tang Clan and Nas, a big country blowout with Keith Urban, and Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples. 

When 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 • Where The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield • How much $59-$89 • More info ticketmaster.com

“Love Is a Battlefield,” “We Belong,” “Shadows of the Night,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” — with songs like these, it’s hard to believe Pat Benatar is only now getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Benatar and collaborator-husband Neil Giraldo are part of the upcoming class of inductees, along with Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon and the Eurythmics. The ceremony is Nov. 5 in Los Angeles. 

When 7 p.m. Aug. 4 • Where The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield • How much $59-$99 • More info ticketmaster.com

George Benson is heading to the Factory for what looks like the venue's most potent jazz booking yet. The legendary singer and guitarist, whose music is steeped in smooth R&B, has given us essential hits such as “Give Me the Night,” “This Masquerade,” “On Broadway” and “Turn Your Love Around."

When 8 p.m. Aug. 5 • Where Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand Boulevard • How much $43.50-$126 • More info metrotix.com

The pairing of Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples is all kinds of wonderful as the two powerhouse artists bring their considerable talents to the stage. One can only hope the two will take the stage together at some point. Raitt’s new album is “Just Like That.” Staples’ latest is “Carry Me Home” with Levon Helm.

When 7 p.m. Aug. 5 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $29-$249 • More info livenation.com

Say what you will about Chris Brown — there’s a good chance it’s valid. That said, the consummate R&B singer has teamed up with hot rapper Lil Baby for their "One of Them Ones Tour." Lil Baby headlined Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in 2021; his latest albums are “My Turn” (2020) and “The Voice of the Heroes” (2021) with Lil Durk. Brown just released “Breezy.”

When 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 • Where Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Avenue • How much $21-$126 • More info ticketmaster.com

Last year, Machine Gun Kelly was the fastest-selling concert in the first season of St. Louis Music Park. For his return to the market, the singer-rapper steps it all the way up to Enterprise Center for his “Mainstream Sellout Tour.” He’s touring with Travis Barker and WILLOW, whose last name is Smith and who has a famous father who had an active role at the most recent Oscars.

When 7 p.m. Aug. 19 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $29-$169 • More info livenation.com

When 7 p.m. Aug. 21 • Where Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Henry Street, Alton • How much $42-$120 • More info metrotix.com

R&B/pop group Boyz II Men has some of the biggest ballads in contemporary music history, including “I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee,” “End of the Road” and “One Sweet Day.” The group could do a whole show of ballads, and when it comes to Boyz II Men, that’s mostly what you’ll get. No one’s complaining. 

When 8 p.m. Aug. 21 • Where St. Louis Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $59-$139 • More info ticketmaster.com

It’s been a while since Alicia Keys has played these parts, likely largely because she's been busy on TV with “The Voice.” In fact, her last tour was 2013’s “Set the World on Fire Tour.” But the singer is back following a pair of albums, “Alicia” (2020) and “Keys” (2021), and we’re here for it.

When 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $29-$349 • More info livenation.com 

There’s no party like a Sammy Hagar party in St. Louis, which is one of the Red Rocker’s favorite cities to perform. The show he's bringing to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is certain to include favorites such as “Heavy Metal,” “I Can’t Drive 55” and “There’s Only One Way to Rock,” along with Van Halen selections such as “Poundcake” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” In 2021, Hagar & the Circle released “Lockdown Sessions,” recorded when shelter-at-home orders were in effect. “When we first started doing these lockdown sessions, it was only meant to stay in touch with the fans until we could get back out on the road again," he said in a statement. "But as the weeks and months drew on, it also became a fun way to keep the band together musically and creatively,"

When 8 p.m. Aug. 28 • Where St. Louis Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $55-$105 • More info ticketmaster.com

Jack White has plenty of new ground to cover on his “Supply Chain Issues Tour.” This year the rocker released two albums, “Fear of the Dawn” and “Entering Heaven Alive," his first full-length collections in more than four years. His set list naturally includes some crucial White Stripes songs, such as “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground,” “Hotel Yorba,” “We’re Going to Be Friends” and “Fell in Love With a Girl,” along with a couple of Raconteurs selections.

When 8 p.m. Aug. 30 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $29-$149 • More info livenation.com

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas: What more is there to say about the classic New York City hip-hop titans teaming up for a tour? And what gives it extra heft is that their “NY State of Mind Tour” opens at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, meaning we see it before the rest of the world.

• Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, 8 p.m. Aug. 11, St. Louis Music Park (750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights), $30-$99, ticketmaster.com

• R&B Kickback, Brian McKnight, SWV, Lyfe Jennings, 8 p.m. Aug. 13, Stifel Theatre (1400 Market Street), $75-$129, ticketmaster.com