I admit, I was a little worried that Zoo Tunes would go the way of the Lake Union Fireworks show this year. After all, in past years they have been sponsored by the now defunct WaMu. But thanks to BECU, they are back again this year and the lineup was just announced last week.

Tickets go on sale on May 3rd, at all Metropolitan Market locations. Individual artists may have tickets on sale already through fan sites, so if you are worried about a particular date selling out, check the band’s site now. Great Big Sea (one of my personal favorites) for example, just had a pre-sale of tickets for fans last week. Lineup after the jump.

June 27th – Jewel with Radney Foster – $28
June 30th – Steve Earle with Joe Ely – $21
July 14th – Carbon Leaf – $24
July 18th – The Round 62 featuring Star Anna, Damien Jurado and more – $15
July 21st – Jimmy Cliff with Trevor Hall – $24
July 29th – Great Big Sea – $22
August 3rd – Mary Chapin Carpenter/Shawn Colvin – $24
August 11 – The Levon Helm Band with Joe Pug – $26
August 25th – John Hiatt and The Combo – $22
August 29th – Herbie Hancock and The Imagine Project – $27

Concerts happen rain or shine, so buy your tickets, hope for good weather, and bring a rain hat just in case.