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  • Livewire: 17 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in July

    Livewire: 17 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in July

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    Justin Timberlake brings his latest tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. See: Sunday, July 7.

    FRI 07/05

    Amos Lee
    Transmissions, singer-songwriter Amos Lee’s 11th studio album and first new collection of original songs in more than two years, features elegant ballads such as “Beautiful Day” and “Hold on Tight,” a soulful number about unity and strength in numbers. On tour in support of the album, Lee performs tonight at 6:30 at House of Blues.
    308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

    Third Eye Blind
    The band known for ’90s hits “How’s It Going to Be” and “Semi-Charmed Life” comes to Blossom as it brings its Summer Gods Tour to town. Alt-rockers Yellowcard open the show, which begins at 6:30 p.m.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    SAT 07/06

    Summer of Love
    Formerly of Styx and Beatlemania on Broadway, singer-songwriter Glen Burtnik brings his Summer of Love Concert to Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. Expect to hear classic ’60s tracks such as “Happy Together” and “Love the One You’re With.” The concert begins at 8 p.m.
    14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.

    SUN 07/07

    53 Thieves
    This band that consists of two producers from the U.S. and two vocalists from the UK comes to the Beachland Ballroom tonight at 8. Songs such as “Coastal” possess a ’70s vibe with soft Sade-like vocals and fluttering synths. The atmospheric music should evoke a chilled-out vibe. Rachel Ana Dobken opens.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    Killer Queen
    The tribute act to the great British glam rock Queen performs tonight at 7:30 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The band formed in 1993 and frontman Patrick Myers enjoyed playing the classic rock band’s music so much, he has kept at it.
    10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.

    Alexander Star and Sons of Mystro
    Emmy-winning singer-songwriter Alexander Star teams up with Sons of Mystro for this tour that brings them to Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. A duo, Songs of Mystro famously use the violin instead of their voices to make their music. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
    14591 Superior Rd., Clevelans Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.

    Justin Timberlake
    Tonight at 7:30, the pop superstar who recently made headlines for picking up a DUI in the Hamptons returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Earlier this year, Timberlake released his latest album, Everything I Thought I Was, an album that features a mix of ballads (“Memphis”) and dancefloor fodder (“F**** Up the Disco”). Expect Timberlake to capably deliver the material with highly choreographed dance routines.
    1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

    TUE 07/09

    Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers Spirit Trail 25th Anniversary Tour
    The singer-songwriter brings his tour marking the 25th anniversary of his 1998 album Spirit Trail, a collection of roots-y tunes that enables him to show off his piano playing, to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and every ticket holder will receive a copy of the Spirit Trail: 25th Anniversary Edition reissue at the show.
    1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.

    Lake Street Dive: Good Together Tour
    “Better Not Tell You,” a groovy tune that’s the latest single from this group’s new album, Good Together, references Shakespeare. It accurately represents just how sophisticated the band’s funk/pop/rock tunes are. The group performs tonight at 8 at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic.
    3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.

    WED 07/10

    Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
    These two Rock Hall inductees struck gold when they began working together in 1979 on Pat Benatar’s debut album, In the Heat of the Night, which yielded the huge single “Heartbreaker.” Their streak continued with tunes such as “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Fire and Ice” and “Love Is a Battlefield.” They perform at 7:30 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
    10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.

    Jon Spencer & the HITmakers
    Jon Spencer (Blues Explosion, Boss Hog, Pussy Galore, Heavy Trash) and his backing band, the HITmakers, bring their unique take on garage rock to the Beachland Tavern tonight at 8. They’re touring in support of their new album, Spencer Gets It, an incendiary collection of hard-rocking tunes that features distorted guitars and Spencer’s distinctive spoken/barked vocals. MK Ultras open the show.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    THU 07/11

    Norah Jones
    The singer-songwriter who had great success with her 2002 debut album, Come Away with Me, comes to Blossom. Singer Mavis Staples opens the show. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    FRI 07/12

    Luke Bryan
    “Mind of a Country Boy,” the latest single from country superstar Luke Bryan, might sound like the jingle for a pickup truck what with lines like “I’m loving this life I live” and with its twangy guitars, but it’s become another big hit for Bryan, who’s been topping the country charts for the past two decades. Bryan brings his Mind of a Country Boy Tour to Blossom tonight at 7.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    The 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Michael Stanley Band
    Local musicians, some of whom performed with the late local rocker Michael Stanley, will participate in this tribute to Stanley and his band. The concert begins at 7:30 tonight at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
    10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.

    SAT 07/13

    Thandiswa Mazwai
    The South African singer who began her career in the ’90s with music groups Jack Knife and Bongo Maffin performs tonight at 9 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights.
    14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.

    SUN 07/14

    Mates of State
    This prolific indie rock act has released seven full-length albums since 2000. In the process of recording a new album with long-time collaborator Peter Katis (Death Cab for Cutie, Frightened Rabbit), they’ve hit the road to play 17 shows in 17 days. As a result, they should be in good form when they play the Beachland Ballroom tonight at 8. Al Menne opens.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    MON 07/15

    Train & REO Speedwagon
    The two groups from different eras bring their Summer Road Trip Tour to Blossom tonight at 6:25. REO Speedwagon formed in the late ’60s and would have a huge hit with 1980’s Hi Infidelity. The pop/rock act Train formed in 1993 and would become hugely popular thanks to “Meet Virginia,” the catchy single from their 1998 self-titled debut. Expect both groups to stick to the hits for tonight’s show.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

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  • Livewire: 19 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through June

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    Take 6 kicks off the annual Tri- C JazzFest. See: Thursday, June 20.

    THU 06/20

    Walker Hayes
    The country singer-songwriter who had a hit in 2021 with “Fancy Like,” a catchy tune that finds him speaking/rapping more than singing, performs tonight at 6 at Jacobs Pavilion. Matt Schuster and Tigirlily Gold open.
    2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

    Take 6
    The award-winning vocal group that pays gospel, pop, jazz and R&B comes to the Mimi Ohio Theatre tonight at 8 as part of Tri-C JazzFest.
    1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
    You don’t have to like jazz to like Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. The group’s spirited live performances have won over crowds at alt-rock festivals like Lollapalooza. They perform tonight at 8 at Cain Park. OutKast’s Big Boi opens.
    14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.

    FRI 06/21

    Marcus Miller & Bob James Quartet
    These two veteran jazz musicians have won numerous awards over the course of their length careers. Miller, a bassist who’s worked with acts such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Luther Vandross, and James, a keyboardist who released his free jazz debut, Bold Conceptions, in 1963, will perform at this concert that’s part of Tri-C JazzFest. It begins at 7:45 p.m. at Connor Palace.
    1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Jason Moran and the Bandwagon
    Pianist and composer Jason Moran brings his Bandwagaon Trio to the Allen Theatre as part of Tri-C JazzFest. Moran has composed scores for Ava DuVernay films and for a staged version of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me. The concert begins at 5 p.m.
    1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Cécile McLorin Salvant
    Winner of three consecutive Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album, this singer draws from the vaudeville, blues and folk traditions for her music. She performs tonight at 6:30 at the Mimi Ohio Theatre as part of Tri-C JazzFest.
    1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Scary Goldings
    This funk supergroup that features guitarist Ryan Lerman and keyboardist Jack Conte performs tonight at 10 at the Mimi Ohio Theater. The show is part of Tri-C JazzFest.
    Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Hank Williams Jr.
    On the road to mark the 45th anniversary of the release of his hit album Family Tradition. the veteran country singer-songwriter performs tonight at 7 at Blossom. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will open the show.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    SAT 06/22

    Artemis with Flying Home: A Trumpet Summit
    Founded in 2017, Artemis features a multinational and multigenerational group of female jazz musicians. They’ll perform today at 2:30 at the Mimi Ohio Theatre as part of Tri-C JazzFest. The concert will also celebrate Tri-C JazzFest Jazz Academy alumni such as Sean Jones, Dominick Farinacci, Curtis Taylor and Tom Lehman.
    1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Harold Lόpez-Nussa: Timba a la Americana
    This Cuban-born jazz musician made his Blue Note debut with Timba a al Americana, an album of funky instrumentals that possesses a Latin vibe. He performs today at 5:15 p.m. at the Allen Theatre as part of Tri-C JazzFest. Brazilian jazz guitarist Diego Figueiredo opens.
    1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Charles Lloyd Ocean II
    Having recorded with the Doors, the Birds, the Grateful Dead and the Beach Boys, Charles Lloyd is a jazz icon who’s also known in the rock world. He brings the second iteration of his Oceans trio to the Mimi Ohio Theatre tonight at 7:30. It’s part of Tri-C JazzFest.
    1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    Bonnie Raitt
    The bluesy singer-guitarist who enjoyed some commercial success in the ’90s comes to the Akron Civic Theatre tonight at 8. Her latest album, Just Like That, features narrative tunes such as the title track that feature Raitt’s low-key vocals and restrained guitar playing. British soul singer James Hunter opens the show.
    182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.

    SUN 06/23

    Los Lonely Boys
    The Texas trio became a sensation shortly after forming in 1996 and delivering a major hit with the bluesy Latin ballad “Heaven.” The group performs tonight at 8 at Cain Park.
    14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.

    TUE 06/25

    Janet Jackson: Together Again
    Famous for her theatrical, heavily choreographed live performances, Rock Hall Inductee Janet Jackson brings her Together Again tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 8. The tour celebrates Jackson’s 50th anniversary in entertainment and spotlights three of her best albums: The Velvet Rope, janet and Rhythm Nation. Nelly opens.
    One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

    Dave Matthews Band
    On tour to promote its latest album, 2023’s Walk Around the Moon, the jam band makes yet another appearance at Blossom tonight at 7:30. The album, the band’s first studio release in five years, features a handful of tracks that had already made their way into the band’s live sets.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    WED 06/26

    Niall Horan
    A former member of the Boy Band supergroup One Direction, Niall Horan brings his tour in support of his new solo album, The Show, to Blossom tonight at 7:30. Originally from Mullingar, Ireland, Horan has sold over 80 million records. His 2017 full-length solo debut, Flicker, included the hit singles “Slow Hands” and “This Town.” New singles “Heaven” and “Meltdown” feature shimmering synths and anthemic choruses that should translate well to the stage even if the tunes reek of overproduction.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    THU 06/27

    AJR: The Maybe Man Tour
    The skinny jeans weaning indie rock act performs tonight at 6:15 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Inspired by Broadway, the current show features CGI/effects, narration and set design. Mxmtoon (aka singer-songwriter Maia) opens; last year, the indie rocker released plum blossom (revisited), a reconsideration of the early songs that propelled her to fame.
    One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

    SAT 06/29

    Brothers Osborne
    John and TJ Osborne grew up writing and playing songs for friends and family. After moving from Maryland to Nashville, they launched Brothers Osborne, a self-described “twang-and-crunch duo” that blends country and rock. The band’s been a huge success, and the current tour supports last year’s self-titled LP and this year’s EP, Break Mine. The group performs tonight at 7 at Jacobs Pavilion. Stephen Wilson Jr. opens.
    2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

    SUN 06/30

    Is for Lovers & Hawthorne Heights Presents: 20 Years of Tears
    The “Is for Lovers Festival” launched in 2022 with Hawthorne Heights, the founders and curators of the annual outing, bringing the touring trek to three cities for its inaugural run. In 2023, “Is for Lovers” expanded to 10 cities. Named after Hawthorne Heights’ iconic song, “Ohio Is for Lovers,” this year’s tour features Hawthorne Heights, I See Stars, Anberlin, Armor for Sleep, Emery and This Wild Life. The concert begins at 5 p.m. at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights.
    14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.

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  • Livewire: 10 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend

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    THU 05/30

    Lauren Daigle: The Kaleidoscope Tour
    The Christian rock singer-songwriter brings her Kaleidoscope Tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The concert begins at 7 p.m., and Ellie Holcomb opens.
    One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

    Red Light Roxy
    Tonight at 7:30 at Market Garden Brewery, this local act will play a mix of jazz standards, jump blues, swing, boogie-woogie and old-school R&B.
    1947 West 25th St., 216-621-4000, marketgardenbrewery.com.

    Maggie Rose
    Since her breakout a few years ago, singer-songwriter Maggie Rose has shared the stage with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Heart, Joan Jett, Marcus King, the Mavericks, Fitz & The Tantrums, Kingfish and the Revivalists. Currently prepping a new studio album, she also hosts her own podcast, Salute the Songbird, which is now in its fourth season. She performs tonight at 8 at the Beachland Ballroom.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    FRI 05/31

    Baldassarre Rock Orchestra
    Local guitar hero Carl Baldassarre brings his rock orchestra to the Heights Theatre in Cleveland Heights. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
    2781 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs.

    Dru Hill
    Founded in Baltimore back in 1992, this R&B group has somehow survived all the ups and downs of the music industry to still tour and record. The group’s biggest hits came in the ’90s when collaborations with Redman and Ja Rule topped the charts. It comes to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage tonight at 8.
    10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.

    Kaboom Collective and Mourning [A] BLKstar
    Kaboom Collective, a local group renowned for “pushing artistic boundaries and challenging conventional educational norms,” will team up with local rockers Mourning [A] BLKstar, a self-described Afrofuturist soul collective, for this concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Baldwin Wallace University’s Kleist Center for Art and Drama. The show will be recorded for a live studio album and filmed for a special documentary project.
    95 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, 440-826-2239, bw.edu/.

    Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show

    Gruff-voiced country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton brings his All-American Road Show back to Blossom. The prolific Stapleton teamed up with uber-producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, John Prine, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Take That, Rival Sons and Zayn Malik) for his latest effort, Higher, another collection of carefully crafted introspective tunes. Singer-songwriter Marcus King and the War & Treaty open.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    SAT 06/01

    Toronzo Cannon & the Chicago Way
    This Chicago bus driver has become the latest highly rated blues export from the Windy City. Unhappy at being told to keep his opinions to himself, Cannon uses his latest album, the aptly titled Shut Up & Play!, to express his views about the world. He comes to Music Box Supper Club tonight at 8 in support of the album.
    1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.

    NEEDTOBREATHE and Judah and the Lion
    Formed in South Carolina in 2001, NEEDTOBREATHE has garnered two billion career streams and scored multi-platinum chart topping hits. One particularly popular anthem, the gospel-inspired “Brother,” pairs the group with singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw. The group brings its co-headlining tour with indie rockers Judah & the Lion to Blossom. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
    1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

    Tank R&B Money Tour 2024
    R&B superstar Tank will draw upon two decades worth of material for tonight’s show that pairs him with Keri Hilson and Carl Thomas. The concert begins at 8 at the Akron Civic Theatre.
    182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.

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  • How to Get $25 Tickets to Cleveland’s Biggest Summer Concerts

    How to Get $25 Tickets to Cleveland’s Biggest Summer Concerts

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    If you, like everyone else, has spent the last few years complaining that concert ticket prices have gone from simply outrageously expensive to out-of-this-world stupid, Live Nation’s Concert Week deals will be a balm to your soul.

    The concert giant is offering $25 all-in tickets from May 8 to 14 to hundreds of shows this summer across the region — and across the country and world.

    When selecting your show, pick “Concert Week Promotion” and then move along to checkout.

    Local shows include but are certainly not limited to Janet Jackson, Bowling for Soup, Rob Zombie, Cage the Elephant, Train, Amos Lee and more. Find a full roster of Cleveland specials at Live Nation’s Concert Week homepage.

    Tickets are available starting Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. while supplies last.

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  • Livewire: 14 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in March

    Livewire: 14 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in March

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    Lea Marra & the River Boys celebrate the release of their new album at the Beachland Tavern. See: Friday, March 15.

    THU 03/14

    KMFDM
    Touring in support of the new album, Let Go, this veteran industrial rock act performs at 7 tonight at the Agora. The album’s title track features a compelling mix of chugging guitars, gruff vocals and orchestral synths, all the while embracing pop sensibilities. Expect to hear it alongside classic tracks such as “A Drug Against War,” “Godlike,” “Light,” “D.I.Y.” and “Megalomaniac.” Cyanotic opens.
    5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

    FRI 03/15

    Lea Marra & the River Boys
    The local singer-songwriter celebrates the release of her new album with tonight’s show that takes place at 8 at the Beachland Tavern. Marra, who previously released records with a different backing band dubbed the Dream Catchers, embraces bluegrass and folk music on the new album. Chloe & the Steel Strings and Dave Ziggy open.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
    This experimental indie band just returned with Last Human Being, its first new album in 13 years. The songs feature off-kilter time signatures and verge on embracing noise rock while maintaining a slightly more accessible sound. A song like “S.P.Q.R.” careens like Adrian Belew-era King Crimson. The madcap group performs tonight at 8 at the Beachland Ballroom. Lung and Isolation Tank Ensemble open.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    SAT 03/16

    Tesla
    Named in honor of eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical, this hard rock group started with a bang. Its 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” The follow-up, The Great Radio Controversy, kept the hits coming with tracks such as “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song.” These tracks will likely make it into the setlist when the ’80s hard rock group plays MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage tonight at 8.
    10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.

    The Dollyrots
    On Night Owls, the latest effort from snotty punk rockers Dollyrots, retains the brash attitude for which the band is known., Album opener “5+5” provides a perfect distillation of pop-punk and holds up nicely to anything by more popular pop-punk purveyors such as Blink-182. The group plays tonight at 8 at the Beachland Tavern.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    TUE 03/19

    An Evening with Mike Doughty and Ghost of Vroom
    This special shows will feature songs from singer-songwriter Mike Doughty’s entire catalog, including his work with Soul Coughing, the ’90s group that featured his tongue twisting lyrics set to groovy jazz/funk/rock rhythms. The set will also feature selections from all three Ghost of Vroom albums as well as his solo material. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    WED 03/20

    Wayne Hancock
    Echoing the past while confronting the present, Wayne “The Train” Hancock embodies the classic style of straight-shooting songwriting. He plucks out jangling melodies on the guitar while his lyrics cut right to the chase. On tracks like “Lone Road Home,” Hancock ponders existentialism and eternity in the simplest of ways. Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts, a local honky-tonk group, opens the show. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Tavern.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    THU 03/21

    Here Come the Mummies
    This mysterious funk group has opened for the likes of P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band,and Cheap Trick. It’s also a festival favorite. The anonymous band members have reportedly won several Grammies with other artists. The group performs tonight at 6:30 at the Kent Stage.
    175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

    SAT 03/23

    Black Violin Experience Tour
    This group that “reconceptualizes what a violin concert looks and sounds like, building bridges to a place where Mozart, Marvin Gaye and Kendrick Lamar harmoniously coexist. Black Violin invites you to think outside of the box,” as it’s put in a press release, performs tonight at 8 at the State Theatre.
    1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

    SUN 03/24

    An Evening with Karla Bonoff and Livingston Taylor
    The two singer-songwriters whose careers date back to the 1970s come to Kent Stage tonight at 6:30. Bonhoff’s songs have become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. James Taylor’s brother, Taylor has had Top 40 hits such as “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running.” For tonight’s show, they’ll perform both solo and together.
    175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

    Felicity
    After releasing a series of successful singles in 2023, indie rockers Felicity returned earlier this year with the new track “Charlie Sheen.” The quirky emo track features Point North’s Jon Lundin. Expect to hear it tonight when the band plays Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood.
    13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.

    Shovels & Rope
    This country duo — Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent — delivers what a press release describes as “character-driven narratives about around imperfect protagonists and their shortcomings.” Released in 2022, Manticore, finds the group in good form as synths and manic vocals drive songs such as “Domino” and softer vocals resonate on the ballad “Crown Victoria.” The group performs tonight at 8 at the Beachland Ballroom. Al Olendar opens.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

    WED 03/27

    Samantha Fish
    An internationally acclaimed blues singer, songwriter and lead guitarist who regularly makes Northeast Ohio one of the stops on her many tours, Samantha Fish has released six albums and appeared on many a magazine cover throughout her acclaimed career. A fierce guitarist and singer, Fish comes to the Kent Stage tonight at 6:30.
    175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

    Robert Lockwood Jr Blues Birthday Celebration
    A fixture on the local blues scene for many years, the late Robert Lockwood Jr was a blues icon with both a local and national following. Tonight at 7:30 at the Beachland Ballroom, local singer-songwriter Austin Walkin Cane teams up with Colin Dussault to celebrate what would’ve been Lockwood Jr’s birthday. The concert begins at 7:30. DC Carnes and the DC3 host.
    15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

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