Livewire: 10 of the Best Concerts to Catch This Weekend in Cleveland

WED 11/27

Charity Evonna
To date, the local R&B singer-songwriter has released three projects, and her most recent album, It’s Better To Give, came out just about a year ago. She performs with Buddy Von, Sadhu and Mc Tae tonight at 7 at House of Blues Cambridge Room.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

Gene Schwartz & the G-Force
This Hall of Fame drag racer and accomplished bass guitarist toured Europe and Japan with the late Robert Lockwood Jr. and played with his brother, Glenn Schwartz, for many years. Recently, he formed a new three-piece ensemble. The blues rock group performs tonight at 7:30 at Treelawn Social Club.
15335 Waterloo Rd, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com.

FRI 11/29

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Led by renowned finger picker Reverend Peyton, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band returns to the Kent Stage tonight at 6:30. The group embraces roadhouse blues on its latest effort, the grunge-y Dance Songs for Hard Times.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

Welshly Arms
With three Top 10 radio hits in Germany and a platinum single in Germany and Switzerland, the local blues rock act Welshly Arms has built a dedicated fan base the world. They’ve supported large-scale national tours with 30 Seconds to Mars and Walk the Moon. They play their annual Thanksgiving weekend show tonight at 7 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

Papadosio
The jam band performs tonight at 8 and tomorrow night at 7:15 at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. The group really knowns how find a groove. For example, the song “Find Your Cloud” features sitar-like sounds and heavy bass designed for inducing trances.
3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.

SAT 11/30

Emyrson Flora
In 2022, at 16 years old, singer-songwriter Emyrson Flora, a Cleveland native, made history as the youngest contestant to reach the Top 10 on American Idol. On tour to support a new EP, Flora plays her first hometown headline show tonight at House of Blues Cambridge Room.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

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 6:30 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

Underoath
The hard rock band brings its tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of its They’re Only Chasing Safety album to the Agora tonight at 6:30. The handpicked opening acts Static Dress and Twin Stacks represent groups that have played an important role in Underoath’s history and were present during the original touring cycle of They’re Only Chasing Safety.
Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

Forest Blakk
Critically-acclaimed Canadian artist Forest Blakk headlines this show that features opener Mergui, a singer-songwriter inspired by ’70s AM radio pop music. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

MON 12/02

Omega X
The South Korean boy band that found commercial success with the 2022 EP Love Me Like brings its Island: Beyond the Horizon tour to House of Blues tonight at 7:30. Poppy songs such as the Justin Timberlake-like “Love Me Like” feature percolating synths and upper-register vocals while lending themselves to choreographed dance routines.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

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