Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn's distinctive blend of folk-rock and penchant for brilliant songwriting was not only the lifeblood of American Classic Rock icons The Byrds but inspired his peers, from The Beatles to Tom Petty. Nothing says more about McGuinn's pioneering creative spirit than The Byrd's 1968 studio album 'Sweetheart Of The Rodeo', which played a pivotal role in the creation of the country-rock genre.

Hitting the road in North America this year is Leonid and Friends, the YouTube sensation tribute band to Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire and others, from Eastern Europe! Despite never having seen Chicago live (they never toured to band leader Leonid Vorobyev's home country of Russia), the group became a global hit for their stunning recreation of the music of the legendary American soft-rockers.

The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

Famous Couple David Foster and Katharine McPhee are heading out on tour together again alongside Chris Botti. Hitting the great North American road, the husband and wife duo embark on the 'An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee'. You can expect them to give the audience a special evening, performing popular hits written by David himself.

Essayist, humorist and creator of The Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor is one of America's most beloved radio personalities. This tour sees him taking to the stage in his famous red shoes to spin yarns about his Minnesota childhood and his lengthy public radio career. Make sure you don't miss out on witnessing him live!