THU 03/05
An Evening with Shawn Colvin
Singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin had a hit right out of the gate with her debut album, Steady On. It won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Colvin capitalized on the acclaim with the riveting murder ballad “Sunny Came Home.” She comes to the Kent Stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Sons of Cream
This power trio that features the offspring of two of the three original members of the British group Cream comes to the Music Box Supper Club. Doors open at 6 p.m.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
SAT 03/07
Aries — Glass Jaw World Tour
The singer, producer and rapper brings his Glass Jaw World Tour to House of Blues. Released last year, Glass Jaw features a bit of everything. Aries embraces pop with “Party People” and evokes Linkin Park with the hard-hitting “In the Flesh.” The concert begins at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
The Phil Collins Story
The tribute to the former Genesis drummer and successful solo artist comes to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The show begins at 8 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SUN 03/08
INZO
After a busy 2025, EDM producer INZO is back on the road with what he’s dubbed the Mirrorverse Tour. The trek supports Nexum, a new studio album that finds him collaborating with the producer and beat maker Blookah. The album’s rich ambient tunes should translate well live at tonight’s show at Globe Iron. Know Good, Blookah and Spenny open. The show begins at 7 p.m.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
TUE 03/10
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s Lifes Rich Pageant
With R.E.M. on indefinite hiatus, actor Michael Shannon is here to save the day. He’s teamed up with some of his musical friends to present a tribute to the Athens, GA-based group. Tonight, the group plays R.E.M.’s terrific Life’s Rich Pageant in its entirety. While not a huge commercial hit, the album yielded songs such as “Fall on Me” and “Cuyahoga,” a song about how Cleveland’s river famously caught fire in the 1960s. Expect that track to really resonate. The show begins at 8 p.m. at Globe Iron.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
The Thing
The New York-based psych-garage four-piece comes to the Beachland Tavern tonight at 8 as part of its largest headline tour to date. Released last year, the group’s latest effort, The Thing, features howling vocals and gritty guitars, recalling classic hard rock acts such as Led Zeppelin and Cream while retaining a pop sensibility.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
The Triumphant Return of Albert Lee
The influential British guitarist brings his band to the Music Box Supper Club. In the 1960s, Lee left school to play guitar full-time and formed the Thunderbirds, a successful British R&B/rock band in the 1960s. Upon leaving that band, he performed with the Everly Brothers for a good 20 years and has toured with the likes of guitarist Vince Gill and Bill Wyman. Tonight’s show begins at 7 at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Stephen Wilson Jr.
The country-ish singer-songwriter performs tonight at the Agora. For his recent EP, bon aqua, Wilson Jr. draws from acts such as the National, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Nirvana. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
THU 03/12
Pink Talking Fish
This band that plays a fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish returns to the Beachland Ballroom. The show begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
SAT 03/14
Gary Allan
Country singer Gary Allan had a hit right out of the gates with his debut album, 1996’s Used Heart for Sale. He’s steadily toured and recorded ever since. He comes to Northfield Park — Center Stage tonight at 8. The Shootouts, a regional country act that’s made some noise recently, opens.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-467-4101.
Dar Williams Hummingbird Highway Tour with Special Guest Joy Clark
The singer-songwriter comes to the Kent Stage in support of her new album, Hummingbird Highway, which came out last year. The album’s 10 songs show of Williams’s supple vocals and Joni Mitchell-like ability to write poetic lyrics. Singer-songwriter Joy Clark opens. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
SUN 03/15
Gaetano Letizia Release Party
Local singer-guitarist Gaetano Letizia recently recorded The Muddy Waters Project, a tribute to iconic Chicago blues legend. Letizia and Co. will perform the album in its entirety at this release show at the Beachland Tavern. The show begins at 3 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Rakim
The iconic rapper known for the underground hit “Paid in Full,” a collaboration with Eric B., comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The show begins at 8 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
THU 03/19
Jim Messina
The veteran singer-songwriter who famously played bass in the classic rock act Buffalo Springfield and guitar in the country rock band Poco performs tonight at 6:30 at the Kent Stage. Messina also made a name for himself by collaborating with fellow singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins in the early 1970s, and the two sold records by the truckloads and Loggins and Messian.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
FRI 03/20
Joanne Shaw Taylor
The singer-guitarist brings her tour in support of her new album, Black & Gold, to the Kent Stage. Taylor plays a bit of everything — rock, soul, pop and blues. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SAT 03/21
Ekoostik Hookah
The grandfathers of Ohio’s expansive jam band scene — culturally and musically — have always maintained close ties to the Cleveland area and regularly venture up to these parts from their Columbus home base. The group performs tonight at 8 at the Beachland Ballroom.
15711 Waterloo Rd, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com/.
SUN 03/22
Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour
The Canadian alternative rock band celebrates its 30th anniversary tour with this show at House of Blues. Expect to hear grunge-y anthems such as “Starseed,” “Superman’s Dead” and “Clumsy.” The show begins at 6:30 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Railroad Earth
The jam/bluegrass band that dates back to the early 2000s performs at 6:30 p.m. at Globe Iron. The group played the Telluride Bluegrass Festival shortly after forming and takes musical inspiration from the Grateful Dead, often improvising during live performances. Released in 2022, All for the Song finds the band in good form as songs such as the twangy “Blue Highway” and the jazzy “It’s So Good” show off its musical chops while delivering sharp hooks and vocal harmonies.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
THU 03/26
Gary Numan/Big Black Delta/Roman Remains
Electronic/industrial pioneer Gary Numan got his start in the late ’70s with his punk-influenced band Tubeway Army. He had an out-of-the-blue hit in 1979 when the dark, Joy Division-like “Cars” somehow became a hit. The hits quickly dried up but Numan has soldiered on thanks to the fact that contemporary acts such as Nine Inch Nails and Battles have cited him as an influence. He performs at 7 tonight at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
FRI 03/27
Lacuna Coil
With poltergeist-like vocals and pummeling drums, the hard rock group sounds as energized as ever on its latest album, last year’s Sleepless Empire. The subject matter of the songs is particularly timely. “The Siege” addresses ennui and the title track makes references to our obsession with social media. The group performs at 7:30 p.m at Globe Iron. Escape the Fate and VOWWS open.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
SAT 03/28
Donnie Iris & the Cruisers
The singer-songwriter out of Pittsburgh returns to the Kent Stage with his backing band, the Cruisers. Donnie Iris famously had hits in the early ’70s with groups such as the Jaggerz and Wild Cherry, which delivered the smash “Play That Funky Music.” As Donnie Iris & the Cruisers, Iris would sign with Cleveland-based Midwest Records and become a regional sensation. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
SUN 03/29
John Cowan Trio Featuring Luke Bulla and Ethan Ballinger
Singer-guitarist John Cowan plays a bit of everything, including country, bluegrass, gospel, soul and jazz. He got his start playing in New Grass Revival in the 1970s and these days tours with the Doobie Brothers when he’s not on the road as a solo act. He performs with his trio tonight at 7 at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
TUE 03/31
Nick Hexum
The 311 frontman comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. He recently released a solo album, Waxing Nostalgic, which he recorded at the studio he owns, the aptly named Studio Hex. Somber tunes such as “Cosmic Connection” and xx are dreamier than the jammy/reggae-ish tunes for which 311 is known. The show begins at 8 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
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