Livewire: 13 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Week

Remi Wolf rolls into the Agora. See: Saturday, April 19. Credit: Photo credit: Ragan Henderson

WED 04/16

Willow Avalon
Touring in support of her debut album, Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell, this up-and-coming country singer-songwriter who grew up playing piano in church and taught herself to play guitar at age 12 comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The show starts at 8 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre — Tull Unplugged Tour
Former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre brings his unplugged show celebrating the classic rock group to the Kent Stage tonight at 6:30. If setlists from previous tours are any indication, expect to hear Tull hits such as “Aqualung,” “Thick as a Brick” and “Locomotive Breath.”
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

Jack White
In what’s arguably the year’s hottest show, singer-guitarist Jack White brings his No Name Tour to the Agora. Back when White fronted Detroit’s White Stripes, he regularly played Cleveland clubs such as the Beachland and Pat’s in the Flats, so he has a long history of putting on stellar shows here. The setlists for this tour include some White Stripes tunes as well as songs from his solo careers and a few choice covers. Doors open at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

THU 04/17

Dean Lewis
The singer-songwriter who notched a major hit in 2016 with the pop anthem “Waves” performs tonight at 8 at the Agora. He returned last year with The Epilogue, an album of soaring anthems about resilience and perseverance. Singer-songwriter Henry Moodie opens.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

FRI 04/18

H.R. of Bad Brains
The singer from the terrific reggae-punk act Bad Brains brings his solo show to the Kent Stage. Bad Brains emerged out of Washington D.C. in the late ’70s and quickly gained a cult following, though the original band members would part ways in 1987 (they have since reunited on several occasions). Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

Slackfest Night 1: The Slackers LIVE at Grog Shop with Tobyraps and the Operators
The Slackers, a group that formed in New York in 1991 and experienced some commercial success when ska-punk became popular again, come to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights for a two-night stand that will feature different sets each night. Tonight’s show begins at 8, and tomorrow’s concert commences at the same time.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

SAT 04/19

Joywave
Indie rockers Joywave have released a series of mixtapes, EPs and albums over the course of a career that stretches back 15 years. The band had a No. 1 hit with Big Data’s single “Dangerous (Feat. Joywave).” It performs tonight at the Roxy at Mahall’s 20 Lanes. The indie rock act little images opens.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.

Remi Wolf
Indie artist Remi Wolf’s woozy single “Motorcycle” features Amy Winehouse-like vocals and demonstrates Wolf’s ability to deliver laid back songs that possess a quiet intensity to them. The current tour that brings her to the Agora supports her latest album, Big Ideas. The show starts at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

MON 04/21

EXTC
XTC’s Terry Chambers brings a few of musical friends to the Beachland tonight to play songs by the British group that had significant hits back in the ’80s with tunes such as “Dear God” and “The Mayor Simpleton.” The show starts at 8 p.m. Jack & the Optimists open.
Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

The Fixx
The ’80s rock act returns to the Kent Stage. Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule opens the show. Throughout her career, Sobule has shared the stage with stars such as X, John Prine, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Jackson, Paul Weller, Boots Reilly, Tom Morello, Steve Earle and more.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

TUE 04/22

Ty Segall Solo Acoustic
Last year, this L.A.-based indie singer-guitarist released the ambitious double-album Three Bells and toured behind it. As if to keep his creative juices flowing, he switches musical gears with this acoustic tour that lands at the Beachland Ballroom. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

Martin Sexton
The word prolific is often thrown around when talking about singer-songwriters, but with Martin Sexton, it’s no exaggeration. He got his start in Boston, playing open mics and busking in subways and on street corners. He’s released numerous albums, received awards for his music and reaped praise from the likes of John Mayer and Dave Matthews. He brings his Abbey Road Show to Kent Stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.

WED 04/23

Soul Coughing – Play The Songs of Soul Coughing Again
The alternative rock band from the ’90s that went through a bitter breakup in 2000 has reunited to revisit its songs that feature the clever wordplay of frontman Mike Doughty. The group performs tonight at 8 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

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