Livewire: 16 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through September – Cleveland Scene

WED 09/10

Deftones: North America Tour 2025
The rejuvenated ’90s group comes to Rocket Arena. Later this month, the group will release its 10th full-length studio album, private music. The first single, “my mind is a mountain,” features the heavy guitars and vocals that shift from whispers to screams. As always, you can expect frontman Chino Moreno to captivate the crowd. The show begins at 7 p.m., and the terrific British post-punk band IDLES opens.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

THU 09/11

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary
The Aussie tribute act comes to TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. The concert begins at 8 p.m. The show celebrates Pink Floyd’s 60th anniversary as well as the 50th anniversary of the seminal album Dark Side of the Moon. Expect some serious visual, including a world-class light and laser show, video animations and high-resolution LED screen technology. And yes, there will be inflatables.
3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.

Eric Clapton
The great British blues singer-guitarist returns to Cleveland to perform at Rocket Arena. Now 80, Clapton famously got his start with the Yardbirds before joining supergroups John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Cream, arguably the best rock power trio ever. He’s had solo hits with tunes such as “Tears in Heaven” and “Change the World.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

Conan Gray: The Wishbone Pajama Show
“This Song,” a single from singer-songwriter Conan Gray’s album Wishbone, displays the way Gray explores the depths of his feelings in his intimate tunes. Gray wrote all of the songs on Wishbone from his bedroom and reunited with Grammy-winning collaborator Dan Nigro, who produced the album. He performs at 8 p.m. at Blossom. Singer-songwriter and producer Hemlocke Springs opens the show.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

Malcolm Todd

Famous for bedroom pop tracks such as “Art House” and “Roommates,” singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Todd comes to the Agora tonight at 8. He’s just released a deluxe version of his debut album, Malcolm Todd (Still).
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

FRI 09/12

Garbage
The ’90s alternative rock act led by singer Shirley Manson comes to the Agora on what it says will be its last big North American tour. The group emerged in the ’90s when its self-titled debut delivered hits such as “Stupid Girl” and “Only Happy When It Rains.” Its latest effort, Let All That We Imagine Be Light, came out earlier this year. The show starts at 8 p.m., and Starcrawler opens.

5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

Summer Jam
The annual Z 107.9 FM concert rolls into Rocket Arena. It features GloRilla, Kash Doll, Big Boogie, Jacquees, Queen Key. Notably, Memphis-based GloRilla garnered a Grammy nod for her 2022 single “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” a tune with ratcheting synths and aggressive vocals. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

SAT 09/13

Alex G
The singer-songwriter with a DIY approach performs at 7 p.m. at the Agora. He released his home-recorded label debut, DSU, in 2014 and received all kinds of critical acclaim for his ninth album, 2022’s God Save the Animals. Nilüfer Yanya opens.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

The Story So Far
The punk band headlines a bill that includes Neck Deep, Origami, Angel and Pain of Truth. The tour supports the group’s fifth studio album, I Want To Disappear. The emotionally charged songs on it recount the passing of singer Patrick Cannon’s father. The show starts at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion.

Weird Al Yankovic
The singer-songwriter known for his hilarious parodies comes to Blossom. Over the years, Weird Al has taken popular tunes from the likes of Michael Jackson, Nirvana and Coolio and transformed them with whimsical lyrics and creative music videos. His live show is particularly theatrical. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

TUE 09/16

Marilyn Manson
The Canton-born shock rocker brings his One Assassination Under God Tour to House of Blues. The controversial musician has recently been accused of sexual misconduct; his European tour was met with protestors in some cities. The current U.S. tour supports his new album, last year’s One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1. Doors open at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

Waxahatchee
The indie act formed by singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield back in 2010. The group recently received a Grammy nomination for its 2024 album, Tigers Blood, twangy tunes that reflect Crutchfield’s Southern roots. The group performs at 8 p.m. at The Roxy.

WED 09/17

The Doobie Brothers with the Coral Reefer Band
The classic rock group returns to Blossom with the Coral Reefer Band, the group that used to back the late Jimmy Buffett. The Doobies just released Walk This Road. The album’s rousing title track pairs them with Mavis Staples. The show begins at 7 p.m.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

An Evening with David Byrne — Who Is the Sky Tour
The Talking Heads frontman brings his Who Is the Sky Tour to the Akron Civic. The tour supports Byrne’s new album of the same name. It finds him in great form and features collaborations with Hayley Williams, St. Vincent and Tom Skinner. The show starts at 8 p.m.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.

SAT 09/20

Steven Wilson: The Overview Tour 2025
The innovative musician performs at 8 tonight at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. His new album, The Overview, features only two songs that show off his experimental approach to music. The bleeps and blips recall the heady albums that Brian Eno put out in the 1970s.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.

SUN 09/21

The Darkness
The British hard rock group that had a huge radio hit with “Thing Called Love” comes to the Agora on tour in support of its new album, Dreams on Toast. The group stretches out and does a bit of everything on the new LP, delivering glam punk with “I Hate Myself” and embracing old school country music with “Cold Hearted Woman.” Doors open at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

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