Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Mark Knopfler, Diana Ross highlight Live Nation Chastain series

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will bring their jazzy pop to town this summer.

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will bring their jazzy pop to town this summer.

BY MELISSA RUGGIERI

A beloved diva, the grooviest (and unlikeliest) jazz-pop duo this century and one of the most underrated guitarists in rock history thanks to a certain ‘80s hit about wanting our MTV pepper the 2015 Live Nation Series A at Chastain Park Amphitheatre.

This year’s season launches May 22 with Diana Ross and wraps when the weather turns cool again with an Oct. 24 show from Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler and his band.

Series and mini-series (two or more shows) tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 15. Individual shows will be available at 10 a.m. March 28.

Tickets can be purchased at www.chastainseries.com or by calling 404-233-2227.

Here is a look at the Series A lineup:

An Evening with Diana Ross: May 22

MOVE - Live On Tour starring  Derek Hough & Julianne Hough: June 23

Indigo Girls: June 26

Mark Knopfler will end the season in October.

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Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Daryl Hall & John Oates: July 10

Rob Thomas: July 21

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: July 29  (Non table set-up/no coolers or carry-ins)

Steely Dan with Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Aug. 9

An Evening with Mark Knopfler and Band: Oct. 24

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