From birth, music in some shape or form has run through David Foster's veins. After graduating the University Of Washington's music programme at 16, his professional career started when he became a member of Chuck Berry's rhythm section. From these auspicious beginnings, Foster created a career that saw him produce the biggest pop ballads of the 80s, 90s and 2000s, writing for the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Alice Cooper and Michael Buble.

The award-winning cellist Hauser is going on tour this summer. A powerhouse in the musical world, Hauser not only plays classical cello music, he also delves deep into rock and pop music and has played with musical legends such as Elton John and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He's even played twice for King Charles of the United Kingdom, so join in with royalty and get your tickets to see Hauser today!

One of the shining stars of modern folk, Amos Lee crosses the genres of folk, soul and jazz and calls on Stevie Wonder and James Taylor as major influences. His 2011 album 'Mission Bell' topped the Billboard charts and included contributions from Willie Nelson among others. His follow-up may have been met with mixed reviews, but as with any singer-songwriter of this genre, it's at a live performance where the magic is truly made.

Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker is going on a worldwide tour this year, supporting her upcoming solo album Bright Future. With her heartwrenching lyricism, accompanied by her angelic voice, Lenker will surely bring a tear to your eye on this string of dates. Beginning in Ireland on the 19th of April, and ending on the 26th of November in Philidelphia, this tour is a must-see for all indie folk fans.

Soft rock veterans America are back on the road, bringing their popular brand of vocals and acoustic guitar on their latest national tour. Having been inducted into the Vocal Hall of Fame in 2006, the band also have their own star on Hollywood Boulevard, recognizing them as an important contributor to the musical arts. Their 2006 album Here & Now saw the band collaborate with a new generation of artists including Ryan Adams, Ben Kweller, and Jim James among others.