Dierks Bentley/Jon Pardi/Tenille Townes/Hot Country Knights

Three years ago during a rocking, high-energy 90-minute set at Blossom Music Center, singer-guitarist Dierks Bentley, who looked like an alt-rocker in skinny black jeans and a vintage T-shirt from U2’s Unforgettable Fire tour, brought some arena rock swagger to the stage. Bentley performed from atop a massive three-tiered stage that featured a giant drum riser so tall that it looked something from a Motley Crue tour. Expect a similarly high-energy performance when Bentley returns to Blossom tonight in support of his latest album, last year's The Mountain. (Niesel)