THU 07/03
The Trouble Notes
This world folk fusion act has performed in more than 35 countries and has performed live on national television in the U.S., Japan, Brazil, and Europe. It performs tonight at 8 at Negative Space Gallery.
1541 East 38th St., 216-470-6092, www.facebook.com/Thinknegativespace/.
SAT 07/05
Robin Trower
The veteran singer-guitarist who’s been touring since the 1970s performs tonight at 8 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Earlier this year, Chrysalis Records released an expanded edition of Trower’s 1975 album, For Earth Below, featuring newly remastered music and a disc of outtakes, rarities and BBC sessions. Songs such as “Shame the Devil” feature Hendrix-like guitar work. This tour celebrates the album’s reissue and Trower’s lengthy career as well.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SUN 07/06
Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour
The R&B singer comes to Rocket Arena as she celebrates the 20th anniversary of her debut album, The Way It Is. Four singles from the album became hits, including “I Should Have Cheated,” a slow jam that finds Cole showing off her soulful voice. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tink, Amerie and Elijah Blake open.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Killer Queen
The tribute act to the great British glam rock Queen performs tonight at the Akron Civic Theatre. The band formed in 1993, and frontman Patrick Myers enjoyed playing the classic rock band’s music so much, he has kept at it. The band’s setlists often include covers of tunes such as “Tie Your Mother Down,” “Under Pressure” and “Another One Bites the Dust.” Tonight’s concert begins at 7:30 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
MON 07/07
311
The veteran alt-rock band performs tonight at 7 at the Agora. The group mixes ska, punk and rock on its latest release, ’90s Throwback EP: Vol 1 (Live from the Vault), the first in a special two-part collection of never-before-released live recordings. Badflower and Sitting on Saturn open.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
TUE 07/08
Tripping Daisy
On its first tour in 26 years, the alternative rock act comes to House of Blues on a trek marking the 30th anniversary of the album I Am an Elastic Firecracker. The show starts at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
THU 07/10
POP 2000 TOUR with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMak
Doors open at 6 p.m. at House of Blues for this concert featuring NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick as a host. The show will feature performances by boy bands O-Town and BBMak as well as singer-songwriters LFO and Ryan Cabrera.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
FRI 07/11
Avery Anna
The up-and-coming country singer takes a break from playing amphitheaters and arenas as part of Luke Bryan’s Country Song Came On Tour and Brad Paisley’s Truck Still Works World Tour to perform tonight at the Roxy at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. She’s just released her new album, let go letters.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
Luke Bryan: Country Song Came on Tour
The country music superstar performs tonight at 7 at Blossom. Over the course of his decades-long career, Bryan has delivered 31 No. 1 singles, 17 of which he co-wrote. This tour celebrates the release of the rootsy ballad “Country Song Came On,” a tune that celebrates the party hearty attitude of his fans. Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin and DJ Rock open.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
St. Paul & the Broken Bones
Eccentric singer Paul Janeway fronts this soul band out of Birmingham, AL. The group famously caught the attention of major record labels after self-releasing the alternative soul debut, Greetings from St. Paul and the Broken Bones. The group performs at 7 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The Wood Brothers, a terrific blues/folk/Americana act, open.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Yelawolf 45 Tour
The narrative-minded rapper brings his latest tour to House of Blues. Up-and-coming urban country artist J. Michael Phillips will open. He and Yelawolf just released their moody new single, “I Swear,” and they’ll perform it live together. Doors open at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
SUN 07/13
Idobi Radio Summer School Tour
Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour), Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT) founded this traveling music festival that channels the ethos of Warped and old-school Lollapalooza. The concert features seven up-and-coming bands who play alternating set times each night. The bill features Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, Arrows in Action, Rain City Drive, If Not for Me, Beauty School Dropout and Huddy, and the show starts at 5 p.m. at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
MON 07/14
Tyler Hilton: Celebrating the Music of One Tree Hill
The singer-songwriter celebrates the music of One Tree Hill with this special show that takes place at 7 p.m. at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. Hilton famously played the recurring character Chris Keller on the program and has written his own material since the early 2000s.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
TUE 07/15
Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul — Good Vibes Only Tour
The two rappers team up for this concert at Blossom. It begins at 6:30 p.m. For Khalifa, the tour supports his new album, Kush + Orange Juice 2, his eighth studio album and the follow-up to his 2010 mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice. The album features collaborations with Genasis, Ty Dolla $ign, JasonMartin, Luh Tyler, Michael Prince, LaRussell, Terrace Martin, Curren$y, Max B, Juicy J, DJ Quik, Larry June, Chevy Woods, rmr, Don Toliver and Smoke DZA.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Singer-guitarist Chuck Prophet brings His Cumbia Shoes, a band that features two members of the Salinas, CA-based cumbia band ¿Qiensave? along with Prophet’s long-time band, the Mission Express, to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights in support of the recently released Wake the Dead. The group will play selections from Wake the Dead as well as tunes from Prophet’s other solo albums. Expect plenty of between-song banter from the cordial Prophet too. Doors open at 8 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
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