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For Those About to Rock, Again: Northeast Ohio's Music Venues Are Welcoming Back Fans and Bands. For the Owners, It's Been a Long Time Coming

For Those About to Rock, Again: Northeast Ohio's Music Venues Are Welcoming Back Fans and Bands. For the Owners, It's Been a Long Time Coming

When governor Mike DeWine invoked executive orders to ban mass gatherings last year, local concert clubs, many of which were gearing up for what promised to be an exciting spring and summer, had to clear their schedules and shutter.

By Jeff Niesel 07/28/2021

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In Advance of Next Week's Show at the Agora, Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner Talks About Her New Album and Memoir

In Advance of Next Week's Show at the Agora, Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner Talks About Her New Album and Memoir

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner says she originally wanted to become a journalist. “I was always interested in writing since middle school,” the singer-songwriter says...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 27, 2021  2:10 pm

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In Advance of Next Week’s Show at Blossom with the Black Crowes, Dirty Honey Singer Talks About His Classic Rock Influences

In Advance of Next Week’s Show at Blossom with the Black Crowes, Dirty Honey Singer Talks About His Classic Rock Influences

Dirty Honey singer Marc LaBelle grew up playing hockey and listening to rock ’n’ roll. For him, the two things just seemed to go...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 26, 2021  11:29 am

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The Vindys To Play Release Party on July 31 at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater

The Vindys To Play Release Party on July 31 at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater

Over the course of a career that stretches back a few years now, the Youngstown-based rock band the Vindys have performed at various festivals...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 23, 2021  2:41 pm

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Leon Bridges To Perform at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in May 2022

Leon Bridges To Perform at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in May 2022

Singer-songwriter Leon Bridges just released his third album, Gold-Diggers Sound, and he’s also announced a tour supporting the album. "This fall I'm bringing this...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 23, 2021  10:56 am

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Update: Ohio Author Alec Wightman to Appear at Rock Hall on July 28

Update: Ohio Author Alec Wightman to Appear at Rock Hall on July 28

Update: Alec Wightman, who chronicles his life experiences as a music promoter and fan in his new memoir, Music In My Life: Notes From a Longtime Fan, will...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 23, 2021  9:43 am

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Rock Hall Induction Tickets Go on Sale Next Week

Rock Hall Induction Tickets Go on Sale Next Week

The Rock Hall has just announced that tickets for the 36th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will go on sale...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 23, 2021  9:00 am

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The Killers Coming to Wolstein Center in October 2022

The Killers Coming to Wolstein Center in October 2022

Because of the pandemic, the Killer had to cancel a 2020 tour in support of their 2020 album Imploding the Magic. During the shutdown,...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 23, 2021  8:48 am

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Live Nation To Offer $20 Tickets to Select Shows

Live Nation To Offer $20 Tickets to Select Shows

Concert promoter Live Nation just announced it'll celebrate the return of live music this summer by offering $20 "all-in" tickets to select concerts featuring...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 22, 2021  10:16 am

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Mix of Regional and National Rock Acts To Play Inaugural Summit Fest

Mix of Regional and National Rock Acts To Play Inaugural Summit Fest

Chris Bianchi, a locally based artist manager and indie label owner who grew up in Streetsboro and now lives in Kent, crossed one item...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 21, 2021  1:45 pm

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Local Rockers City of Invention To Release Debut Album on July 27

Local Rockers City of Invention To Release Debut Album on July 27

Local indie rockers City of Invention will release their debut album, The Feeling Never Ends, next week on July 27. The album showcases the...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 21, 2021  1:31 pm

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Rival Sons to Bring Pressure and Time Tour to House of Blues in October

Rival Sons to Bring Pressure and Time Tour to House of Blues in October

The Grammy-nominated hard rock group Rival Sons just announced it'll hit the road this fall on the Pressure and Time Tour. The six-week headline...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 21, 2021  9:58 am

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Sebastian Bach Coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in November

Sebastian Bach Coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in November

Powerhouse singer Sebastian Bach just announced dates for a fall tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the double-platinum album Slave to the Grind. Bach...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 20, 2021  3:26 pm

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Oregon Space Trail of Doom To Play Release Party on Saturday at Winchester

Oregon Space Trail of Doom To Play Release Party on Saturday at Winchester

The local indie rock act Oregon Space Trail of Doom will celebrate the release of its new album, Time Is a Mirror, with a...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 20, 2021  12:33 pm

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Lita Ford To Appear at Rock Hall on Monday

Lita Ford To Appear at Rock Hall on Monday

Formerly of the Runaways, guitarist Lita Ford will lend one of her guitars to the Rock Hall next week. A ceremony for the donation...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 20, 2021  12:15 pm

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Death From Above 1979 to Play Beachland in March 2022

Death From Above 1979 to Play Beachland in March 2022

Death From Above 1979 (DFA), an indie rock group made up of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler, just announced the details of its...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 20, 2021  11:45 am

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Clairo Coming to Agora in March 2022

Clairo Coming to Agora in March 2022

Following the release of her sophomore album, Sling, 22-year-old singer, songwriter and producer Clairo has announced her 2022 headlining North American tour dates. The...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 20, 2021  11:32 am

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Over the Rhine to Perform at Kent Stage in October

Over the Rhine to Perform at Kent Stage in October

Since forming more than 30 years ago, Southern Ohio-based Over the Rhine — Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler — has regularly performed in Northeast...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 20, 2021  9:31 am

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North Olmsted's Anna Scott Releases New Single

North Olmsted's Anna Scott Releases New Single

Local singer-songwriter Anna Scott is old eough to vote but not old enough to get into a bar to sing and/or listen to music....

By Jeff Niesel Jul 20, 2021  8:57 am

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Gashi Coming to Grog Shop in March 2022

Gashi Coming to Grog Shop in March 2022

Just last month, Gashi released his new single and music video for “Don’t Pass On Love,” and now the genre-bending artist has announced the dates...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 19, 2021  4:16 pm

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Brian Wilson Headed to Goodyear Theatre in Akron in October

Brian Wilson Headed to Goodyear Theatre in Akron in October

A singer-songwriter who lives up to the title of "musical genius," Brian Wilson didn't perform live for many years. Thankfully, the Beach Boys co-founder...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 19, 2021  2:48 pm

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Rooftop Concerts at the Shoreway To Feature Local Indie Acts

Rooftop Concerts at the Shoreway To Feature Local Indie Acts

Local promoter Thomas Fox has hosted a handful of special rooftop concert series at the Shoreway, the complex that overlooks Edgewater Park, and he’s...

By Jeff Niesel Jul 19, 2021  12:34 pm

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