TUE 04/07
Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour
The singer-songwriter draws from pop, country, R&B and indie rock on his latest album, Evergreen. Songs such as “Wait” come off as soaring pop tunes that slowly build into Fleetwood Mac-like rockers. Hayes performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
WED 04/08
Kishi Bashi
The innovative indie rock musician comes to the Beachland Ballroom in support of the reissue of 2016’s Sonderlust. The album’s a proggy and dimly lit affair that relies on strings and somber vocals. When played live, it should come to life thanks to the live band. The show begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
THU 04/09
Here Come the Mummies
This decade-old mystery band (members wear mummy outfits when they take the stage) sometimes embraces an old school R&B sound. For example, the tune “You Know the Drill” is every bit as funky as anything by George Clinton and the smooth sounding “Infinity” recalls Earth, Wind and Fire. Expect a lively, theatrical performance when the group plays at 7 p.m. at Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Throwing Muses
Stepsisters, Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly originally formed this group that went on to become critics’ darlings. The group has a good run in the ’80s and ’90s before disbanding. Since reforming, it has toured and recorded infrequently but appears to have found a second wind, and it returned last year with the studio effort Moonlight Concessions. It performs at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
FRI 04/10
Bob Dylan
The indefatigable rocker returns to the State Theatre as he brings his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour back to Northeast Ohio. His Rough and Rowdy album came out in 2020, and Dylan has toured relentlessly in support of it. While his voice has deteriorated over the years, his politically charged songs will undoubtedly resonate given our troubled times. The show begins at 8 p.m.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SAT 04/11
Carbon Leaf
If you went to college in the eary ’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 7:30.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
John Legend: An Evening of Songs and Stories
The talented singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. Billed as his Evening of Songs and Stories, the concert will feature stripped-down renditions of hits such as “All of Me,” “Ordinary People” and “Tonight” along with stories from his life and career.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
Microwave
The Atlanta-based group celebrates the tenth anniversary of its Much Love album with this show that takes place at 6 p.m. at the Agora. A reissued version of the album, a collection of grunge-y indie tunes, came out two years ago. The L.A.-based indie pop group HUNNY opens.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
SUN 04/12
Let’s Sing Taylor
This tribute to superstar Taylor Swift takes place at 3 p.m. at the Agora. The show features a live band led by a Swift look-alike. Tickets don’t cost nearly as much (and aren’t nearly as hard to get) as seeing the real thing.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Soul Asylum
For thirtysomething years now, Soul Asylum, which originally started as a punk band, has delivered rock songs that draw from punk, blues and roots rock. Think of them as the Midwest’s answer to Social Distortion, the SoCal punk band from the same milieu. Still touring and recording after all these years, the group plays an acoustic show at 7 tonight at the Kent Stage., $31.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
TUE 04/14
Good Kid
The indie pop band out of Toronto swings into the Agora tonight as part of a tour in support of its debut album, Can We Hang Out Sometime? The group has allowed its catchy, Weezer-like tunes to be used across Twitch, YouTube, gaming broadcasts and fan-made animations, enabling its music to spread organically. Doors are at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
THU 04/16
Puscifer — The Normal Isn’t Tour
The artsy sideproject for Tool/A Perfect Circle singer Maynard James Keenan comes to the Akron Civic Theatre in the wake of the release of its new album, Normal Isn’t. The group wrote and recorded the album across Arizona and Los Angeles as well as on the road during last year’s Sessanta tour, The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and comedian Dave Hill, a Northeast Ohio native, opens.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
FRI 04/17
Carly Pearce
The popular country pop singer received a Grammy nod for “we don’t fight anymore” (featuring Chris Stapleton), the lead single from her 2024 album, hummingbird. Her current tour brings her to MGM Northfield Park Center Stage. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SAT 04/18
Fayrewether
In the ’70s and ’80s, Paul Fayrewether fronted the Cleveland-based band Fayrewether, and the band became known for its renditions of songs by Genesis and Alex Harvey. At the height of the band’s popularity, it filled rooms all over the region from Ohio, New York, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Fayrewether, who currently lives in the suburbs and doesn’t play live often, brings his group known for its theatrical performances back to House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
SUN 04/19
Floetry
The R&B/spoken-word group returns from a ten-year hiatus for this tour that includes tonight’s show at the State Theatre. Soul singers Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses will join the group for its performance. The show begins at 7 p.m.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
MON 04/20
Monster Outbreak Tour Presents: Che: Encore
The Atlanta rapper who goes by the name Che headlines the annual Monster Energy tour that often showcases up-and-coming acts. Che released his second album, Rest in Bass, last year to positive reviews, and tonight’s show begins at 7 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
THU 04/23
Snarky Puppy
Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy formed in 2004, but it seems like the band has always lurked in the background of this century’s dynamic jazz fusion scene. Led by composer Michael Teague, the band features a revolving door of guest musicians. Last year’s Somin even paried it with an entire orchestra. The group performs tonight at 7 at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
FRI 04/24
An Evening with Band of Horses
Led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell, a guy with a distinctive, quivering voice, this indie rock act out of the Pacific Northwest has somehow persevered despite the lack of commercial success. The band brings its tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of its debut album, Everything All the Time, to the Agora. Doors open at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
SAT 04/25
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
The blues singer-guitarist celebrates the anniversary of his debut album by playing it in its entirety at this show at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. In a second set, he’ll revisit other material from his 30-year career. The show begins at 8 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
THU 04/30
The Temptations & the Four Tops
The two Motown groups bring their tour celebrating the 60th anniversary of “My Girl” to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts
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