Livewire: 11 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend

WED 03/19

Church of Cash
Led by singer Jay Ernest, this Johnny Cash tribute act aims to “bring the iconic Man in Black to life,” as it’s put in a press release. The Minneapolis-based group performs tonight at 7:30 at Music Box Supper Club.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/.

THU 03/20

Neal Francis
The singer-songwriter brings his tour in support of his third studio album, Return to Zero, to the Beachland Ballroom. Return to Zero tunes such as “Need You Again” and “Back It Up” feature smooth funk grooves reminiscent of the 1970s. The show begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

FRI 03/21

JoJo
This singer-songwriter’s memoir is a New York Times bestseller. It chronicles how she was raised by parents who were both battling addiction and depression. Her new dance-pop EP, NGL, seamlessly blends R&B and pop, and the songs address many of the issues she addresses in her book. She brings her Too Much to Say tour to the Agora. Doors open at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

Slum Village
The ’90s hip-hop act performs at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. Vice Souletric, Will Cherry, Eman Jones, MyNameIsBrave and DJ Walk share the bill. The music begins at 8:30 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

Livingston Taylor & the Chagrin Falls Orchestra
Back in 2017, singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor reached a significant milestone; his musical career reached the 50-year mark. As a result, the mayor of Boston and governor of Massachusetts declared a Livingston Taylor Day to mark the occasion. He hit the road to celebrate the remarkable feat and hasn’t looked back. The veteran singer-songwriter returns to the Kent Stage with the Chagrin Falls Orchestra backing him up. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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. The group performs at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. DaLand Brass Band and RADDERALL open the show.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

SAT 03/22

Jeffrey Lewis & the Voltage
Since releasing his debut album, The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane, in 2001, indie singer-songwriter Jeffrey Lewis has regularly toured and recorded. He plays the Happy Dog tonight in support of his new album, The EVEN MORE Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis. The show begins at 8 p.m.
5801 Detroit Ave., 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com.

ZZ Ward — The Dirty Sun Tour
In a world where artists often produce a new album every two years or so to remain relevant, blues singer-songwriter ZZ Ward waited five years to release her sophomore album, The Storm. She comes to the Kent Stage tonight as part of a tour in support of her latest effort, Liberation. The show begins at 6:30.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

SUN 03/23

Altan
Way back in 1981, Belfast born flute player Frankie Kennedy met fiddler and singer Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh, and the duo formed the folk-rock act Altan. The group has steadily recorded and toured ever since. It performs tonight at 6:30 at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

Joe Pug
There’s plenty to admire about this singer/songwriter who draws inspiration from authors such as Walt Whitman and Raymond Carver. After breaking out in 2008 with his debut, Nation of Heat, Pug has steadily toured and recorded. He performs tonight at 7 at Music Box Supper Club.
1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/.

MON 03/24

An Evening with Yo La Tengo
Since forming way back in 1984, indie rockers Yo La Tengo have cultivated a small but loyal fanbase. The revered indie rock act performs tonight at 7:30 at the Beachland Ballroom.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

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