Live Performances 2024
Songwriters Series with Bill March and Marc Lee Shannon
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.
Groovin' on the Green with Barbara Knight Quintet
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.
The Michael Weber Show with Opener Craig Martini, Bassist
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.
10 x3 Songwriters Series hosted by Brent Kirby
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.
Songwriters Series with David Novak and Ray Flanagan
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.