THU 10/09
ZZ Top
The classic rock act out of Texas first formed way back in 1969 when two rival acts — Blly Gibbons’ Moving Sidewalks and Frank Beard and Dusty Hill’s American Blues — joined forces to become a single entity. The group delivered a huge hit in 1973 with “La Grange,” a gritty blues number that introduced its singular sound. The band returns to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
FRI 10/10
HR of Bad Brains
The local jam band C-Level will join Bad Brains singer HR for this special show at the Winchester Music Tavern in Lakewood. The group has collaborated with HR on a new single, which they’ll perform together. They’ll also play their own sets featuring tunes from their respective catalogs. Benny Coleman of the reggae band Quasi Kings opens the show. It begins at 8 p.m.
12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/TheWinchesterMusicTavern.
Matt Moody Album Release
The local singer-songwriter plays a release party tonight at 9 at the Happy Dog. The show celebrates his third full length album, The Misery County Line, a twangy affair that finds him vacillating between indie rock and alt-country. Songs for an Unknown God open.
5801 Detroit Ave., 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com.
Papadosio
Ohio natives Papadosio have carved out a reputable niche in the jamtronica scene, and their arrival in Northeast Ohio is always welcome. The group performs at 7 tonight at Globe Iron. Local heroes Vibe & Direct open.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
SAT 10/11
Eric Church: Free the Machine Tour
The country singer-guitarist known for his epic live shows comes to Rocket Arena. The current tour supports Church’s ninth studio album, Evangeline vs. The Machine. In typical fashion, the album delivers moody numbers such as “Bleed on Paper” and calls-to-arms like “Hands of Time.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
An Evening with Live
The ’90s rock act performs at 8 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Led by emotionally charged singer-guitarist Ed Kowalczyk, the group delivered a huge hit in the mid-’90s with the anthem “Lightening Crashes.” While it hasn’t followed up with anything quite as massive, the band has remained active.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Kevin Gates
The rapper out of Baton Rouge made quite a splash with his 2016 debut studio album, Islah, comes to Jacobs Pavilion with opening acts Gelo and Rob Kazi. His latest album, I’m Him 2, serves as a sequel to 2019’s I’m Him. The show begins at 7 p.m.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
TUE 10/14
Lawrence — The Family Business Tour
On tour in support of their fourth studio album, Family Business, the indie rock act Lawrence rolls into House of Blues tonight at 8. Exuberant pop tunes such as “Watcha Want” and the horn-driven title track should translate well live as Gracie Lawrence alternates between soulfully belting the songs out and rapping.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
THU 10/16
Mike Keneally
Guitarist and keyboardist Mike Keneally, who played in Frank Zappa’s last touring band, will revisit his 30-year catalog at this show featuring his band Beer for Dolphins. Openers Dave Bainbridge and Sally Minnear will join Keneally and his band during their set. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Tavern.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
You’re Among Friends
The local indie band that cites alt-country acts such as Wilco and jam bands like the Grateful Dead as influences plays a release party at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. Vanishing Shores and Coals and Ashes open.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
TUE 10/21
Friends & Legends Take the Time Benefit: Celebrating the Music & Philanthropic Legacy of Michael Stanley
A slew of locally based acts including Marc Lee Shannon, Jimmy Fox, Dale Peters, Jim Bonfanti and Alex Bevan will be on hand tonight to pay tribute to the late Michael Stanley. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Lukas Nelson
This singer-songwriter performs on a regular basis with his father, country music icon Willie Nelson. But he’s also established himself as an artist of note in his own right. This tour supports his new album, the Tom Petty-inspired American Romance, which alt-country icon Shooter Jennings produced. Nelson performs at 7 tonight at Globe Iron. The Band Louia opens.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
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