THU 02/19
Kream
The Norwegian DJ and producer duo featuring brothers Daniel and Markus Slettebakken comes to Globe Iron. Singles such as “Paradise,” a song with shimmering synths and soft vocals, are rooted in both EDM and pop, making the group one of the more accessible acts in the scene. The show begins at 7 p.m.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
Elise Trouw presents: The Diary of Elon Lust Tour at Grog Shop
The indie singer-songwriter brings the tour in support of her new concept album to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
FRI 02/20
KC & the Sunshine Band
The ’70s disco group known for hits such as “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “That’s the Way I Like It” and “Get Down Tonight” comes to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SAT 02/21
Robert Cray Band
The blues singer-guitarist delivered a few commercial hits in the ’80s and ’90s. Now in his 70s, he continues to tour and record and released his latest album, That’s What I Heard, in 2020. He performs tonight at 7:30 at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
SUN 02/22
Brit Floyd
Singer-guitarist Damian Darlington reportedly formed this Pink Floyd tribute act because it wanted it to improve upon the work he did with his previous band, the Australian Pink Floyd Show. The group has been touring since 2011, and it performs at 7 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
Gogol Bordello
Led by Ukrainian singer Eugene Hütz, the veteran gypsy punk band honed its musical chops by playing unhinged shows at New York clubs in the late ’90s. The group returns to House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
TUE 02/24
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
The alt-country singer-songwriter who came to the foreground as a primary songwriter in Drive-By Truckers has had a successful solo career for about a decade now. The tour supports his acoustic album, Foxes in the Snow, as well as the reissue of his solo effort Something More Than Free, which is now ten years old. Isbell and his backing band, the 400 Unit, come to the State Theatre. The show begins at 7 p.m.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
THU 02/26
Three Days Grace — Alienation Tour
The hard rock group known for its “pummeling rock anthems,” a s press release puts it, brings its latest tour to Rocket Arena. Last year, Three Days Grace released Alienation, a new studio album that marked the return of singer Adam Gontier. Songs such as “Dominate” and “Kill Me Fast” predictably feature gruff vocals and arena-ready guitars, lending themselves favorably to SportsCenter highlights. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
FRI 02/27
Johnny Rawls
The blues-soul singer-songwriter’s career dates back 50 years, and he began his professional career at age 15. He performs at 7:30 p.m. at Kent Stage. Local blues hero Austin Walkin’ Cane opens the show.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
SAT 02/28
Joe Nichols
On tour in support of his 11th studio album, Honky Tonks and Country Songs, the country singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. Produced by Mickey Jack Cones (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and Derek George (Randy Houser), the album puts Nichols’ baritone up front in the mix. He leans into his natural-sounding drawl on the title track and does his best Hank Williams Jr. on a cover of the classic anthem “Country Boy Can Survive.”
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Trippie Redd
An Ohio native, rapper Trippie Redd left Canton for Atlanta and then moved to L.A. where he watched what worked for artists and influencers and what did not. He’s been actively releasing mixtapes and studio albums for more than a decade now and even collaborated with Clevelander Machine Gun Kelly on a 2024 EP. Last year, he issued two new singles from a forthcoming new album. He performs at 7 tonight at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
SUN 03/01
I See Stars
This indie rock act out of Warren, MI embraces the industrial rock side of its sound on its new album, last year’s The Wheel. Signer Devin Oliver sounds a bit like Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell on the noisy “Eliminator” and effectively talks his way through the riveting “D4mage Done.” The group performs at 6 p.m. at Globe Iron.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
MON 03/02
The Record Company
The independent blues rock band celebrates its tenth anniversary with this show that takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Globe Iron. Released back in 2016, the band’s first album, Give It Back to You, immediately put it on the musical map. It opened for star singer-songwriter John Mayer as he played arenas and brought its vigorous guitar and harmonica driven songs to the club circuit too.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
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