Local musician Miss Melvis. Credit: Ron Knerem

Part of the Ingeneers team at Cleveland’s Ingenuity Labs, Cleveland designer Jacci Hammer has organized musician models, a tech team and designers for Fashion Rocks, a special rock-themed fashion show that takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at the Beachland Ballroom. All of the models are local musicians that represent diverse ages, races, body types and musical genres.

Designers participating in the show include Hammer, RJ Luna Haute Clothier and Natural Roots boutique. Models that will be on hand include Daddy Longlegs Homegrown Revival, Duo Decibel System, Apostle Jones, Composer Smith & friends, Michael McFarland & Messmaker, Meganne Stepka, Kennedy Nagel, Fiercely Serene and Gwen “Lady Blue” Coates. Production artists include Jedi Light & Sound, Ross Bochnek, Michael McFarland, Michael Harms, JT Thomas and Andrew Kaletta.

The show will feature a special appearance by Ingenuity Cleveland artist Jessica Sheeran.

Admission is free, but donations are requested.

This article appears in Jun 15-28, 2022.

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.