An annual event, Kent Reggae Jam aims to promote “reggae rhythms, free flowing jams and other island sounds.”

This year’s event takes place at 14 different venues in downtown Kent on April 21.

The lineup features a who’s who of local reggae and jam acts, including Outlaws I & I, the JiMiller Band and Rhodes Street Rude Boys. The festival takes place from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and admission is free.

For more information on the festival and to see a full schedule, go to kentreggaejam.com.

This article appears in Apr 12-18, 2017.

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.