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

Parliament Funkadelic Credit: Courtesy of the Rock Hall

WED 02/05

Tim Heidecker
Musician, comedian, actor, podcast host, producer and family man brings his band, simply called the Very Good Band, to the Beachland Ballroom tonight as part of a tour in support of his new album, Slipping Away. Released last year, Slipping Away embraces alt-country as Heidecker adopts a droll manner of singing on twangy tunes such as “Well’s Running Dry” and “Dad of the Year.” The show begins at 8 p.m., and comedian Neil Hamburger opens.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

THU 02/06

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Singer-guitarist Chuck Prophet brings His Cumbia Shoes, a band that features two members of the Salinas, CA-based cumbia band ¿Qiensave? along with Prophet’s long-time band, the Mission Express, to the Beachland Ballroom in support of the recently released Wake the Dead.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

Charles Wesley Godwin
The West Virginia singer-songwriter comes to the Agora tonight at 7. Singer-songwriter Caleb Caudle opens. His recent album, 2023’s Family Ties, finds him writing tunes about different family members. Evoking an earlier era of country music, Godwin effectively brings traditional country instruments such as banjo and fiddle into the mix.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

FRI 02/07

Crobar 3-Year Anniversary
Crobar celebrates its three-year anniversary with a lineup of live music featuring Collin Miller & the Brother Nature, Abstract Sounds, Swisher, Unity, Quick Mystery, Jung Speedbat. It all gets going at 9 p.m. The party continues tomorrow night at the same time with a lineup of DJs.
3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com.

An Evening with Acoustic Hot Tuna
Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have kept this blues rock group going strong for more than 50 years. Tonight at 6:30, the band plays a special acoustic show at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

Mania: The ABBA Tribute
Each month seems to bring with it another tribute to the influential Swedish pop act ABBA. Tonight at 7:30, Mania swings into town to perform ABBA songs at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.

GlamGore: xXCupid’s RejectsXx
This “this revamped Y2K takeover” features all of your favorite plastic dolls in their tracksuits. The party gets going at 9:30 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

SAT 02/08

Parliament Funkadelic
Funkmeister George Clinton and his band Parliament Funkadelic come to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage today on what Clinton’s calling his final tour. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.

WJCU Blizzard Bash
Ziggy D of C-Level, Esther Fitz, JT’s Sparks Trio, Mr. Carnivore perform at this show that serves as a benefit for the Hunger Network of Cleveland Ohio. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Tavern. A $10 donation is suggested as the cover charge.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

TUE 02/11

Travis
Singer Fran Healy’s experiences living in Los Angeles inspired the new album, an “in-depth exploration of displacement and finding oneself in a new environment.” The single “L.A. Times” is a dreamy tune with a quiet intensity thanks to understated guitars and swirling synths. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and the Killers’ Brandon Flowers guest on the album. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

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