FRI 06/06
Andy Bopp
This singer-songwriter who released two albums with his band via a major record label comes to the Treelawn. His bio notes that his 1998 album, Life on Planet Eartsnop, is regarded as one of the top power-pop albums of all time. Tonight’s show starts at 8.
15335 Waterloo Rd, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com.
SAT 06/07
Bad Suns
While making his band’s latest album, Accelerator, Bad Suns singer Christo Bowman turned 30, got married and found out he was having a kid. Those major life moments inform the tunes on Accelerator. Expect the album to figure heavily into tonight’s set at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The UK band Ramona Flowers opens. Doors open at 6 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
Big Hoke Album Release
Led by songwriter, arranger, singer and pianist Justin Gorski, the local band Big Hoke recorded its new album, this, right now, in the summer of 2024 at Suma Recording Studio in Painesville with producer/engineer Dave Shaw. The album’s singles, “Another Thing Coming” and “Going Down,” showcase the group’s jazz- and zydeco-inspired sounds. Expect to hear them when the band plays a release party at Forest City Brewery. Gabriel Xavier and the Moon Roses. Doors are at 7 p.m.
2135 Columbus Rd., 216-228-9116, forestcitybrewery.com.
Buddy Guy
A Rock Hall Inductee, singer-guitarist Buddy Guy started recording in the late 1950s after he moved to Chicago and recorded for famous blues labels such as Cobra, Artistic and Chess Records. He’s continued to regularly release albums, and his latest effort, 2022’s The Blues Don’t Lie, features cameos by the likes of Elvis Costello and James Taylor. He comes to Jacobs Pavilion tonight. Los Lonely Boys and Eric Gales open the show. It begins at 6.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
SUN 06/08
Akeem Ali
The self-described “grooviest brother man from another land” performs tonight at 8 at the Grog shop in Cleveland Heights. His 2020 single “Keemy Casanova” shows off his lyrical skills as he delivers lines such as “From the South of Cackalacky, Mississippi, Arkansas/And back to Tallahassee/I’m groovier than most players” over sparse funky beats. NNENA, Armand Rashad, and Mynameisbravo share the bill.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
WED 06/11
Tom Goss
Singer Tom Goss brings his Bear Friends Furever tour to Dunlap’s Corner Bar tonight. Goss will perform songs such as “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. as well as fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear.” A press release boasts Goss aims to “celebrate body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.” The show begins at 7 p.m.
3258 W. 32nd St., 216-417-2203, dunlapsbar.com.
THU 06/12
Caamp
The jam/folk band has come a long way since it started playing coffee shops in Athens, OH when band members were students at Ohio University. On tour in support of the new album, Copper Changes Color, a collection of somber tunes that show off singer Taylor Meier’s ability to convey emotion with his hushed vocals (see “Fairview Feeling” and “Drive”), the group performs at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Whitney opens.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
Hot Mulligan
The Lansing, MI-based pop-punk band performs tonight at 8 at the Rock Hall. The group’s third album, Why Would I Watch, features catchy melodies and upper-register vocals, recalling groups such as Wonder Years and Blink-182.
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com.
Key Glock: Glockaveli Tour
The South Memphis rapper chronicles a life of hustling on his five studio albums. His latest effort, Glockaveli, recalls ’90s gangsta rap as tunes such as “Watch Da Throne” feature funk-based beats and rapid-fire vocals. The tour in support of the album comes to House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Punch Brothers
The bluegrass-y band that won a Grammy for their 2018 album, All Ashore, performs tonight at 7:30 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. Their most recent album, Hell on Church Street, is another fantastic effort and features Chris Thile’s remarkable mandolin solos and tender vocals.
14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.
FRI 06/13
Pete Francis of Dispatch & C-Level Single Release Party
The local jam band C-Level teamed up with Pete Francis, singer of the national act Dispatch, for a song on C-Level’s forthcoming studio effort. They’ll celebrate the single’s release with tonight’s show by playing the tune with Francis. They’ll also back Francis as he plays a special set of Dispatch tunes. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Winchester in Lakewood.
12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/TheWinchesterMusicTavern.
Halsey: For My Last Trick
The singer known for intense live shows returns to Blossom. The tour supports Halsey’s latest album, The Great Impersonator, and tour press materials promise a “career-spanning setlist and stunning visuals.” The eclectic album alternately evokes PJ Harvey, Paramore and Dolly Parton. Tonight’s concert begins at 7 p.m.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
Jet
Most famous for the 2003 hits, “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” this Aussie hard rock band has returned to the road after reuniting in 2023 to mark the 20-year anniversary of the release of the first Jet album. The group performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. Band of Skulls open.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Santigold
Santigold’s latest album, Spirituals, represents the first album she’s released on her own label, Little Jerk Records. The songs center on the theme of “surviving in the modern world while elevating yourself to new places,” as it’s put in a press release, and the electronica tunes really sparkle thanks to Santigold’s hiccuping vocals and some innovative production. She performs tonight at 7 at Globe Iron.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
SAT 06/14
The Allman Betts Band
The Southern rock group performs at 8 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Fronted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, the group is celebrating seven years of making music and will play songs from its two major label releases, Down to the River and Bless Your Heart.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Augustana
The alternative rock band from the 2000s performs tonight at 6:30 at the Kent Stage. Band leader Dan Layus has penned chart-topping hits like “Boston,” “Sweet and Low,” “Fire” and “Steal Your Heart.” He’s also toured with like-minded acts such as OneRepublic, Maroon 5, Owl City and Counting Crows.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Celebrate Black Music Month: A Tribute to Roy Ayers
The local jazz group Forecast pays tribute to jazz icon Roy Ayers with tonight’s special concert at the Bop Stop. A celebration of Black Music Month, the concert takes place at 8:30 p.m.
2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org.
Tommy James and the Shondells
The guy responsible for hits such as “Crimson & Clover,” “Mony Mony” and “Mirage” comes to the Goodyear Theater in Akron with his backing band, the Shondells. The show starts at 7 p.m.
1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.
Megan Moroney
This Georgia native got her start singing covers with her dad and brother while studying accounting at the University of Georgia. She made a splash with her 2023 full-length debut, Lucky, which includes introspective tunes such as “I’m Not Pretty.” The country singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Laci Kaye Booth opens.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
Dean Wareham
Formerly of the indie rock outfits Galaxie 500 and Luna, the singer-songwriter brings his solo show to the Beachland Ballroom. The tour supports his dreamy new album, That’s The Price of Loving Me, which reunites him with producer Kramer (Galaxie 500, Will Oldham, Low) for the first time in 34 years. Non Bruises open at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Yagga Yagga Fest
Stompin Charleston, Dread Claytor, Mwatabu Okantah, DJ Hama, Brother Lover, Kabir, and Tommy Fox will perform at this special celebration of WCSB’s Sunday evening reggae and world music show hosted by Fox. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Beachland Tavern.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
SUN 06/15
Cults
The indie rock duo that formed some 15 years ago in New York performs at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. Their latest album, last year’s To the Ghosts, features shimmering, Cocteau Twins-inspired tunes such as “Crybaby.” Indie rockers zzzahara open the show.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Michael Martin Murphy: 50th Anniversary of Wildfire
The veteran singer-songwriter celebrates the 50th anniversary of his hit single “Wildfire” with this special show at the Kent Stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Perfume Genius
Glory, the latest album from indie artist Perfume Genius, explores recurring themes that have shaped his artistic journey and include references to “the body and its decay, domesticity and love, and inescapable history and damage,” as it’s put in a press release. The act performs tonight at 8 at Globe Iron.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
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This article appears in Cleveland SCENE 06/05/25 Best of Cleveland.
