THU 04/24
Carbon Leaf
If you went to college in the early ’90s, chances are you attended at least one keg party. Campus regulations were looser back then, and students took advantage. Studying at Randolph-Macon College at the time, the guys in Carbon Leaf benefited from those conditions. They put together a cover band regularly gigged at backyard parties and frat events. These days, the band is known for playing an eclectic mix of original music that draws from blues, folk and rock. The group plays Kent Stage tonight at 6:30.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Davy Knowles
This guitarist who’s opened for acts such as the Who, Jeff Beck and Mickey Heart, comes to the Music Box Supper Club in support of his new album, The Invisible Man, something he’s said is a “return to guitar-centric blues rock.” The show begins at 7 p.m.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Based out of Baltimore, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have steadily gained a fanbase as they toured behind early albums such as the Funk EP and Psychology. Much of their material alternates between blissed-out grooving and wanton funk throw downs. The music is kind to all, so come to the show expecting to be welcomed into the band’s tight-knit community. The group performs tonight at 8 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
FRI 04/25
Dreamer Isioma
This singer that draws from R&B, indie and Afrofuturism + comes to House of Blues Cambridge Room. Isioma’s new album, Star X Lover, features hits such as “Did You Ever Care,” “Born 2 Live,” “Find Some Space” and “Dead End,” tunes that regularly thrive on infectious beats and atmospheric vocals. The show begins at 8 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Jaluski Record Release
The local group celebrates the release of its new album with this special show that takes place at 8 p.m. at Brothers Lounge. Rubix Groove, The Chewy Center and Gooru open. The bluesy new single, “Strange Love,” features a groovy guitar solo and some terrific organ riffs.
11609 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2767, brotherslounge.com.
Karenpalooza: A Euclid Tavern Reunion
The Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights hosts this special concert that pays tribute to the Euclid Tavern, a now-shuttered concert venue that provided noisy alternative bands with a place to play in the ’90s. Derek Hess, Clay Parker, Ron K, Karen Novak, Keith Marlowe and Anastasia Panstios, artists and photographers who captured the scene will be on hand for the event, and Season to Risk, Lo-Pan and Red Giant will perform. It all begins at 8:30 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
Lachlan MacKinnon Annual Memorial Show
Wrong Places, OONGOW!!!, Whatever…, Strange Notes, Public Squares, Living Stereo, St. Fragile, and The Faraways play this annual concert that will pay tribute to Lachlan MacKinnon, a beloved local musician who tragically passed away last year. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
SAT 04/26
Joseph Arthur
The talented musician who became a critics’ darling in the 1990s returns to the Beachland Tavern. Arthur signed to Peter Gabriel’s Gabriel’s Real World label in the 1990s and has regularly toured and recorded ever since. An Akron native, he often uses a variety of loops and pedals during his experimental live shows. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
SUN 04/27
OK Go
With its latest album, And the Adjacent Possible, this indie rock band pays tribute to the likes of Phil Spector, Toni Visconti and Nile Rodgers with the tunes such as the unhinged, psychedelic opener, “Impulse Purchase,” and the woozy, Mercury Rev-like “Don’t Give Up Now.” The group performs tonight at 7 at the Agora. L.A. Exes open the show.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
WED 04/30
Michigan Rattlers
Last year, the band increased its visibility with its third studio album, Waving from a Sea. Dominic John Davis (Jack White, Willie Nelson, Greensky Bluegrass). produced the project that finds the band combining heavy hitting lyricism with folk, Americana and country influences.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
FRI 05/02
How We Feel
The local rock act How We Feel christens the new concert club Globe Iron with this inaugural show at the venue. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., and A Sense of Purpose, Ghostatic and Erasing Never open.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
Nada Surf
The terrific indie rock act comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights in support of its new album, Moon Mirror. The LP represents Nada Surf’s first album in four years and marks the 30th anniversary of its debut single, “The Plan”/“Telescope.” The album features the kind of meticulously crafted power-pop tunes for which the band is known. The show begins at 8 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
SUN 05/04
Durand Bernarr
Since the debut of his self-titled album, DUR&, in 2020, Durand Bernarr’s popularity has soared. He showcased his versatile persona and style in his music video for the soulful, Sade-like “Company,” and he also headlined the 2022 NYC PrideFest that included a live broadcast of his performance of “Stuck.” He brings his You Gon’ Grow, Too! Tour to House of Blues. The show begins at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
MON 05/05
The Damned
The Sex Pistols might get all the glory, but these guys were actually the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single and studio album. Tunes such as “New Rose” and “Neat Neat Neat” still sound groundbreaking for their ferocity. The group returns to town to play Globe Iron. The show begins at 7 p.m., and garage rockers the BellRays open.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
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This article appears in Apr 10-23, 2025.