SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Even in the dead of a Minnesota winter, thoughts of an outdoor show can thaw the heart of a music lover.

The folks at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater are filling up the concert calendar, on Monday announcing three new shows set for July and August.

First on the docket is a twin bill with progressive metal band Avenged Sevenfold and emo pop artists Good Charlotte set for Monday, July 27. Both bands garnered plenty of airplay in the early 2000s and recently released new material in an effort to bring in a new generation of fans.

Tickets for Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte go on sale today, Dec. 8, for fan club members and to the general public at 10 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 12, at LiveNation.com .

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