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Top 3 Lehigh Valley-area concerts: Broken Arrow, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience and Hell’s Belles

The top 3 Lehigh Valley-area concerts this week come packed with a trio of tribute acts ready to wow audiences with their take on some big names.

First, a Neil Young tribute, Broken Arrow, hits Grange Park as part of Concerts on the Grange, sharing the bill with CSNY tribute, Laurel Canyon.

Next, a tribute to the “King of Pop,” Who’s Bad, brings the Michael Jackson experience to the Sherman Theater for their 20th anniversary tour.

And last, an all-female AC/DC tribute rocks the Sellersville Theater showcasing why Angus Young has given the band his full endorsement.

Broken Arrow: A Tribute to Neil Young

When: 6 p.m. Friday

Where: Grange Park. 360 Grange Road, Allentown

How much: $34-$44

Tickets: artsquest.org/ 610-332-1300

Musical style: Folk rock, country, rock

Known for hits like: Covers of Neil Young songs like, “Harvest Moon,” “Only Love Can Break Your Heart,” “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man” and “After the Gold Rush.”

Meet the Band: Taking on the music of Neil Young, Broken Arrow swivels between electric “Crazy Horse” rocker tunes and pedal-steel driven acoustic country songs to dive into the full Young canon (well, a lot of it!). Front man Joe Mass has done his homework and encapsulates the full Young experience hitting every move and note with ease.

Check them out if you like: Neil Young, CSNY, Buffalo Springfield, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Cream, Allman Brothers Band

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Where: Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg

How much: $30-$40

Tickets: shermantheater.com/ 570-420-2808

Musical style: Pop, R&B, disco

Known for hits like: Covers of Michael Jackson classics like, “Billie Jean,” “Man in the Mirror,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Remember the Time” and “P.Y.T.”

Meet the Band: The longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band around, Who’s Bad has been selling out venues since before the King of Pop’s passing. Having shared the stage with the likes of Aretha Franklin, The Backstreet Boys, The Four Tops, Boys II Men, and Pitbull, the group puts on a highly professional performance complete with classic Michael Jackson dance moves and choreography, distinctive Michael Jackson outfits, and vocals that rival Jackson’s very own.

Check them out if you like: Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5, Prince, George Michael, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Donna Summer

Hell’s Belles-All Female AC/DC Tribute

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville

How much: $33

Tickets: www.st94.com/ 215-257-5808

Musical style: Hard rock, heavy metal, rock and roll

Known for hits like: Covers of AC/DC songs including, “Highway to Hell,” “Thunderstruck,” “TNT,” “Back in Black” and “Dirty Deeds.”

Meet the band: When AC/DC belted out “For Those About to Rock, We Salute You,” Hell’s Belle’s took note, grabbed their gear, and started doing the band proud — Angus Young gave the band his official endorsement in 2003. Selling out shows in all corners of the world from Jordan to Singapore, Japan to Canada, and the entire U.S., the all-female AC/DC tribute takes the songs of AC/DC and delivers them like the band in its prime. High energy performances with precise renditions of classic hits and deeper cuts, Hell’s Belles promise an all-out rock and roll assault.

Check them out if you like: AC/DC, Kiss, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, ZZ Top