Live Performances 2024

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The Black Squirrel Winds are a cutting-edge quintet of faculty members from Kent State University, delighting audiences with the best in wind repertoire.

duo Anime is a percussion duo created by Andrew Pongracz and Mel Csicsila. Their repertoire includes contemporary percussion works, transcriptions of classic music written for other mediums, and new works written expressly for them.

Marc Lee Shannon has been described as a Rustbelt/North Coast singer-songwriter with years of Midwest "fall down, get up, dust off and do it again" determination. Shannon was a member of Michael Stanley & the Resonators for 25 years, appearing on 23 albums. Opening for Shannon is singer-songwriter Bill March, a native of Cleveland, Ohio whose original songs have received airplay on radio stations/streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. He has performed solo and with a countless number of bands, in a career spanning over three decades. Bill has played with Jonah Koslen and the Heroes, Wally Bryson of the Raspberries and is a founding member of Amherst Records recording artists, Beau Coup.

Red Campion is an energetic ensemble of four singers and one pianist, performing thrilling renditions of beloved opera and concert melodies.

Barbara Knight is one of Northeast Ohio's premier jazz singers. For years she has captivated audiences with her warm, rich voice, and she is recognized by jazz bands and musicians as a truly gifted singer with dynamic stage presence and an intimate knowledge of her repertoire. Barbara's trademark is surrounding herself with top-notch musicians and performing fresh, inventive arrangements which present the songs of classic jazz in an entirely new light.

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One of the most in-demand live music ensembles in Northeast Ohio. While primarily a strings-based ensemble, they have no limits to instrumentation or genre! "Now let's make some music"!

Singer/Songwriter Alex Bevan has been picking up his guitar and performing for audiences for over forty-six years. Alex brings a full band to really flesh out his songs, including David J. Young on keyboards.

King! Jackson! is a Live Musical Tribute to the March on Washington August, 1963 and the relationship between Martin Luther King and Mahalia Jackson.

Red Light Roxy embodies the spirit of swinging jazz and blues from the 1930's through the 60's with an eclectic mix of jazz standards, jump blues, swing boogie woogie, Latin jazz and more.

The Michael Weber Show is an explosive rock group fronted by guitar phenom and
Akron-native, Michael Weber. He was the winner of MTV's “Amazingness” television
talent/variety show and has performed on stage with numerous Grammy winners and Rock Hall inductees, including Counting Crows, Nils Lofgren (EStreetBand), Jim Peterik (Survivor), and regularly with garage rock legends, The Shadows of Knight (“Gloria”). Opening Act Craig Martini, an active bassist that has recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He is currently the bass player for Phil Collen (Def Leppard) and Delta Deep.

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Authentic Classic Rock featuring the music of the Doobie Brothers, Beatles, David Bowie, Eagles, Grand Funk Railroad and more!

Brent Kirby's long running songwriters showcase premiers at Cain Park. The concept of the 10 x3 is a pre-arranged line up of songwriters performing three songs each, two of them required to be original and third can be the artist's choice of an original or cover.

Ray Flanagan is a singer-songwriter who has performed with nearly everyone in the Northeast Ohio music scene, lending his keen musical sense and guitar artistry of all genres. Opening for Ray, singer-songwriter David Novak crafting soulful rock compositions that reflect the urban energy and diverse influences of the region.

The ensemble is a traditional brass quintet with two trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba with a repertoire spanning five centuries and a wide variety of styles.

Chill out and warm up to classics like California Dreamin’, Diamond Girl, Dreams, China Grove, Horse With No Name, Heatwave, and more of your favorites. Veteran singer-songwriter Bill March heads up the group.