THU 12/05
In This Moment
The hard rock band fronted by Maria Brink formed in Los Angeles nearly 20 years ago and released its debut, Beautiful Tragedy, back in 2007. The current tour that brings it to the Agora supports the latest album, Godmode, a collection of heavy tunes that show off Brink’s intensity (she whispers evocatively on the title track and then effectively screams on “Sanctify Me”). Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
FRI 12/06
The Marshall Tucker Band
The veteran Southern rock group performs tonight at 7:30 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Since founding member Doug Gray still fronts the band, you can expect songs such as “Can’t You See” and “Ramblin'” to resemble their originals thanks to his distinctively husky voice. Jefferson Starship, another classic rock act that’s gone through various lineup changes over the decades, opens.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SAT 12/07
Donnie Iris & the Cruisers
Now one of rock’s elder statesmen, singer Donnie Iris regularly still makes his way from his Pittsburgh home to perform in Cleveland with his backing band the Cruisers. The guy’s career goes back decades. In 1970, he earned a gold record with the Jaggerz for “The Rapper.” In 1978, he joined Wild Cherry, and in 1979 he formed Donnie Iris & the Cruisers. Tonight at 7:30, he returns to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
The Ohio City Singers
This local band’s festive live shows typically celebrate the season in grand fashion. Singer-songwriter Don Dixon often dresses up as Santa Claus, and he’s been known to belt out an exuberant rendition of William Bell’s soulful “Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday.” Singer-multi-instrumentalist Doug McKean will lead the crowd in a chant of “E-G-G N-O-G!” during the zydeco-ish “Egg Nog,” and singer-guitarist Austin Walkin’ Cane often turns in a woozy rendition of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” At 8 tonight, the group brings its annual holiday show back to the Music Box. If you can’t make this show, the group plays again on Dec. 14 at the Rock Hall, on Dec. 21 at Forest City Brewery and on Dec. 22 at the Treelawn as part of Winterloo 2024.
1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
SUN 12/08
Better Lovers
This hard rock band features Greg Puciato (ex-Dillinger Escape Plan) and 3/5 of the rock group Every Time I Die. The band released its debut single, “30 Under 13,” in 2023, followed by the four-song God Made Me an Animal EP. Songs such as “At All Times” feature dynamic guitar interplay and complex time signatures. The current tour that brings it to the Roxy at Mahall’s 20 Lanes supports its debut album, Highly Irresponsible.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
A Charlie Brown Holiday Tribute
Cliff Habian Quartet presents a special show with selections from the songbook of pianist Vince Guaraldi of Charlie Brown/Peanuts fame. Habian performs at noon and at 4 p.m. today at Music Box Supper Club.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
The Jesus Lizard
Having just released their first new studio album in years, the hard rock group returns to Cleveland for the first time in decades. A terrific live band led by unhinged frontman David Yow, the group has inspired acts such as Brit rockers Idles. It plays tonight at 7 at the Agora. Local rockers Disengage open.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024
The smooth jazz icon brings the 27th iteration of his Christmas tour to Connor Palace. Singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler, saxophonist Vincent Ingala, guitarist Adam Hawley and singer Rebecca Jade will join him for renditions of holiday classics. The show begins at 7 p.m.
1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour
The popular vocal group brings its holiday tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The group has just released a new holiday tune, “Meet Me Next Christmas,” a snappy tune that served as the title song for a Netflix special. It’ll inevitably end up in the setlist for the tour. Tonight’s concert begins at 8.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
THU 12/12
Angela Perley
This singer-songwriter, who grew up in Hilliard, started writing songs when she was still in high school and initially put together an all-girl pop-punk band. Then, while attending college at Ohio University in Athens, she began to develop an alt-country bent. She brings her special holiday-themed show to the Beachland Tavern. Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts share the bill. The music begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Trampled by Turtles
The bluegrass band that formed in Duluth, MN way back in 2003 performs tonight at 7:30 at the Agora. Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy produced the group’s 2022 album, Alpenglow, a great distillation of the band’s twangy sound. One dollar per ticket will be donated to Backline, a non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resource.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
FRI 12/13
Baldassarre Rock Orchestra
Talented guitar hero Carl Baldassarre, who once fronted the popular Cleveland rock act Abraxas and can play just about anything in Led Zeppelin’s catalogue, brings his Baldassarre Rock Orchestra to the Agora. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
SUN 12/15
Kash Doll
The actress and rapper who proclaims to be the “reigning queen of Detroit hip-hop,” has just released the single “Kash Kommandments,” a simmering anthem that finds her defiantly rattling off a list of street-wise rules to live by, performs tonight at 7 at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
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This article appears in Dec 4-17, 2024.
