Credit: Joseph Llanes
Earlier today, the Rock Hall announced that Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora will perform a free concert with his band RSO at the Rock Hall prior to being inducted with Bon Jovi. The concert will take place on Saturday, April 7, as part of the Celebration Day festivities happening at the Rock Hall that day.

Australian guitar virtuoso Orianthi will join Sambora, who’s reuniting with Bon Jovi for the Inductions.

“It’s going to be a big week at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” says Sambora in a press release announcing the gig. “I am honored to be kicking it all off with the wonderful people of Cleveland at Celebration Day.”

Celebration Day will feature live music, family activities, educational programs, a Bon Jovi album listening session, film screenings and food from Michael Symon’s B-Spot.

The day will conclude with a fireworks show.

This article appears in Mar 21-27, 2018.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.