Ak-Chin Pavilion Presents: 2016 Giggling Marlin Tequila Country Megaticket

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Grab your cowboy hat, boots and some friends, and get ready for the 2016 Giggling Marlin Tequila Country Megaticket concert series starting this summer at the Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix! You’ll see some of the top country music stars of today and some future up-and-comers too, all at fabulous concerts under the stars.

This year’s performers are:

Thursday, June 2: Brad Paisley

Saturday, July 9: Darius Rucker

Friday, July 15: Rascal Flatts

Saturday, August 6: Brantley Gilbert

Friday, August 12: Jason Aldean

Thursday, September 22: Luke Bryan

Friday, October 7: Florida Georgia Line

Ak-Chin Pavilion Seating Map

All shows include guest performances by emerging country artists. Get a look at some of the country music stars of the future!

Live Nation is presenting the seven-concert ticket package, all for one price. Ticket package prices start at $229 plus fees for lawn seats and up to $989 for reserved seating, giving you the same seat for all shows. Platinum Seat and Platinum GA Pit packages also include parking vouchers for each concert (1 parking voucher for each 2 tickets purchased). Prices cover all seven shows and also include a pre-sale opportunity for Country Megaticket 2017.

The Ak-Chin Pavilion is a well-known outdoor amphitheater located in Phoenix; it is the largest in the area for live music events, according to the Pavilion website. The Ak-Chin Indian Community has been the sponsor of the venue since 2013. The Ak-Chin Pavilion is located at 2121 N. 83rd Avenue in Phoenix, off I-10. For more details about the facility, visit www.ak-chinpavilion.com.

This summer will begin a great Country Megaticket concert series; don’t miss it. So, get your tickets soon, and get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time with the 2016 Giggling Marlin Tequila Country Megaticket concert series! Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.megaticket.com/venues/ak-chin-pavilion

Photo complimentary of Ak-Chin Pavilion Facebook

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.