Livewire: 15 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in November

Cursive comes to the Grog Shop. See: Friday, Nov. 8 Credit: Credit: Bill Sitzmann

THU 11/07

Jimmy Webb
Famous for having written tunes such as “Up, Up and Away” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” in the ’60s, singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb comes to the Kent Stage tonight at 6:30. Expect to hear the stories behind the songs as well; Webb has even written a memoir about his lengthy career.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

FRI 11/08

Cursive
Shortly after forming nearly 30 years ago, Cursive started blending musical styles such as post-hardcore and indie rock on albums such as 2000’s Domestica and 2003’s The Ugly Organ. For its latest effort, Devourer, the band initially wrote nearly 70 songs before editing things to a more manageable 13 gemre-defying tunes that appear on the album. The indie rock act performs tonight at 8:30 at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. Gladie opens.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

Elle King: Baby Daddy’s Weekend Tour
Singer-songwriter Elle King’s debut album, Love Stuff, featured her breakthrough single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned two Grammy nominations and became a huge hit. Co-written with friend Pillbox Patti, “Baby Daddy’s Weekend,” King’s latest single emphasizes the country side of her sound and finds King rapping and singing her way through the twangy party tune. She performs tonight at 8 at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic.
3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.

Jessie Murph
After playing a handful of major festivals over the summer, including Governor’s Ball, Boston Calling and BottleRock, this Alabama native is back on the road for a fall tour. Her soulful single “Wild Ones” with Jelly Roll has become a big hit thanks to its thumping bass and Murph’s drawling vocals. The singer-songwriter performs tonight at 7 at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

SAT 11/09

Brian Henke’s Woodchopper’s Ball
The 23rd annual Woodchopper’s Ball benefit for the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless takes place tonight at 6 at the Kent Stage. The event features award-winning acoustic guitarists such as host Brian Henke.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

Chayla Hope & CYO’s Lo-Fi Mix Tape
The local singer-songwriter with a powerful, soul-filled voice performs tonight at 6:30 at the Agora with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra backing her up. We can’t imagine a better pairing since Hope’s voice already packs a punch.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

Michigander
Michigander, the name under which singer-songwriter Jason Smith tours and records, spent the year touring with acts such as Crowded House, Band of Horses, and the Head and the Heart. A full-length debut will arrive in early 2025, so you can expect to hear songs from it when the group performs tonight at 8 at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

SUN 11/10

Patty Griffin/Hayes Carll/Lori McKenna
These three talented singer-songwriters have teamed up for a tour that finds them sharing the stage and playing each other’s songs. The show begins tonight at 6:30 at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

TUE 11/12

Pop Evil and Bad Wolves
Produced by Wage War’s Cody Quistad, “What Remains,” the latest tune from the rock act Pop Evil comes off like a poppier Nine Inch Nails as the group dabbles in industrial rock for the tune, which sounds ready made for a Fast and Furious soundtrack. Pop Evil and the hard rock act Bad Wolves, which just teamed up with Daughtry for the power ballad “Hungry for Life,” bring their co-headlining tour to TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. Sierra Pilot and Onji open.
3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.

THU 11/14

Shemekia Copeland
Blame It on Eve, the latest offering from this singer-songwriter, features 10 new originals, plus covers of tunes by Stevie Wonder and Copeland’s father, Johnny Copeland. Will Kimbrough (who produced her three previous albums) helmed the sessions, and the guests include guitar hotshots Luther Dickinson and Charlie Hunter, Americana superstar Alejandro Escovedo, lap steel legend Jerry Douglas and sacred steel up-and-comer DaShawn Hickman. Copeland performs tonight at 7:30 at Music Box Supper Club.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.

Kenny G
The smooth jazz man brings his Miracles Holiday and Hits tour to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage tonight at 7:30. The guy’s professional career began respectfully with Barry White back in the ’70s. Since becoming a solo artist in the early ’80s, Kenny G has become a superstar, and his first holiday album, 1994’s Miracles: The Holiday Album, was a monster hit.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.

FRI 11/15

Mary Bridget Davies Live in Concert: Janis to Alanis
Promoting her new compilation album, Don’t Compromise Yourself, singer-songwriter Mary Bridget Davies comes to the Beck Center tonight at 8 for a special concert. The show repeats tomorrow at the same time.
17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org.

Warrant with Lita Ford and Nelson
Hair metal holdovers Warrant headline this show that also features guitar hero Lita Forld and Nelson. The show begins at 8 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.

SAT 11/16

John Beasley’s MONK’estra
Grammy winning pianist John Beasley pays tribute to jazz great Thelonious Monk with a show dubbed MONK’estra. In addition to jazz, Beasley plays Afro-Cuban music and hip-hop. The concert begins tonight at 7:30 at Tri-C’s Metro Campus Auditorium.
2900 Community College Ave., 216-987-6000, tri-c.edu.

Disfunktional Third Birthday with Marshall Jefferson
Marshall Jefferson, a producer and DJ who’s widely regarded as the godfather of house music, headlines this special event marking the “birthday” of the local dance party dubbed Disfunktional. Andre Leone, Le Mew, MIKEONE, Red Tailed Hawk Luna, and the event begins at 9 p.m. at Crobar.
3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com.

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