Philly is going to be sounding good this summer, thanks to some big names coming through. Here’s a list of concerts you don’t want to miss, from jam bands to pop princesses to the ‘Glee’ cast.Death Cab for CutieJune 4: The Trocadero, $34August 5: The Mann Center, $40www.livenation.comTwo visits from Ben Gibbard this summer? Yeah, Philly can probably handle that.‘Glee’June 8: Wells Fargo Center$52-$92, www.comcasttix.comControl yourself, loyal Gleeks: The stars of the hit show will be onstage performing songs from Seasons 1 and 2 including “Empire State of Mind,” “Toxic,” “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “Don’t Stop Believin.’”PhishJune 10: Susquehanna Bank Center, $45-$60, www.livenation.comFor a certain strangely loveable, parking-lot-partying crew, it’s not summer without a packed, hazy ferry ride across the river to catch Phish. To which we say, party on kids. Bright EyesJune 10: The Mann Center$34, www.livenation.comConor Oberst brings his surprisingly — very, very surprisingly — dynamic live show to the Mann’s breezy open-air venue.Florence and the Machine June 20: Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, $30, www.livenation.comRemember when you caught Florence Welch and her haunting voice at the TLA? Well, those days are over. She’s playing the decidedly larger Festival Pier this summer.Eddie VedderJune 25: Tower Theatre$78, www.livenation.comThe Pearl Jammer is coming through solo with Glen Hansard.R. Kelly July 3: The Mann Center$30-$100, www.livenation.comKelly didn’t bring just any “special guests”: Keyshia Cole and Marsha Ambrosius round out the lineup. Kid CudiJuly 7: The Mann Center$30-$45, www.livenation.comLest Fairmount Park get sleepy come July, Kid Cudi is shaking up the Mann.Vans Warped TourJuly 21: Susquehanna Bank Center$44, www.livenation.comWhether you’re dropping a minivan full of kids off or attending yourself, here are some of the highlights/band names you’ll see in your kiddo’s laundry basket: 3OH!3, Gym Class Heroes, Unwritten Law, Yelawolf, Lucero, and — because some things really do never change — Less Than Jake.RihannaJuly 23: Wells Fargo Center, $24-$250, www.wellsfargocenterphilly.comRihanna’s “Loud Tour” also features Cee Lo Green and J. Cole.Jennifer HudsonJuly 24: Susquehanna Bank Center, $25-95, www.livenation.comShe’s been looking so good on the red carpet lately that it’s easy to forget what got Ms. Hudson famous in the first place: Her impressive pipes. Wanda JacksonJuly 28: The Trocadero$31, www.livenation.comThe iconic rockabilly artist and recent Jack White collaborator shares this bill with Imelda May.Britney SpearsThe Wells Fargo Center$30-$350, www.comcasttix.comBrit is back on the road this summer in a fierce way. Nicki Minaj is along for the ride.Reel Big FishAugust 1: The Electric Factory$31, www.livenation.comIf there is still a place for ska, it is most definitely at the Electric Factory in August.Bon IverAugust 3: Tower Theatre$35-$45, www.livenation.comComing through in support of their upcoming self-titled album, Bon Iver makes for a sweet summer night in Upper Darby. Train and Maroon 5August 5: Susquehanna Bank Center$20-$125, www.livenation.comIt’s alarming how many songs you’ll probably know from this lineup. Last call: If you want a pass to sing “Hey, Soul Sister” one more time, this is it.Kings of LeonAugust 12: Susquehanna Bank Center$25-$70, www.livenation.comNow that they’re finally big names in their home country, it’s only big stages for Kings of Leon this summer. JourneyAugust 13: Susquehanna Bank Center, $19-$135, www.livenation.comBecause, c’mon, it’s August! And on the way to the shore!American Idol Live!August 17: Wells Fargo Center, $42-$62, www.wellsfargocenterphilly.comThat’s their exclamation point, not ours, but we’ve gotta admit they’ve gather quite the list of alums: Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone and Thia Megia will perform.
