FRI 06/27
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
Known for his work with Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter has collaborated with Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix and Barbra Streisand. He performs tonight at 6:30 at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Dispatch and John Butler
The two jam acts have teamed up for this special tour that rolls into Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. G. Love & Special Sauce and Donovan Frankenreiter open the show. It begins at 6 p.m.
14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.
Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour
The veteran country singer-guitarist returns to Blossom as part of a tour supporting his new album, High. The show begins at 7 p.m. Alana Springsteen, who shared the stage with Urban during his NYE performance and has delivered a hit with her Tiesto collaboration, “Hot Honey,” and Chase Matthew, who just released his highly personal third album, open the show.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
Jagged Edge
The R&B group that delivered hits such as “Let’s Get Married” and “Where the Party At” in the ’90s performs tonight at 7 at Jacobs Pavilion. Earlier this year, the group returned with the new studio album, All Original Parts. Lloyd and Brownstone open.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
Brent Kirby Album Release Party
The local singer-songwriter celebrates the release of his new album, On + On + On, with tonight’s show at the Bop Stop. It’s his fourth album, and he’ll share the stage with some of his music friends too. The gig begins at 7 p.m.
2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org.
Less Than Jake
The veteran ska-punk band that formed in the early 1990s comes to House of Blues. Last year, the group released its latest album, Uncharted. Famed punk producer Bill Stevenson (Descendents) worked with the group on the seven-song release that finds the group rocking hard on tunes such as “Broken Words” and “Shake Loose the Truth.” The show begins at 6 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour
The veteran country singer-guitarist returns to Blossom as part of a tour supporting his new album, High. The show begins at 7 p.m. Alana Springsteen, who shared the stage with Urban during his NYE performance and has delivered a hit with her Tiesto collaboration, “Hot Honey,” and Chase Matthew, who just released his highly personal third album, open the show.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
SAT 06/28
Tyler, the Creator
The innovative rapper brings his Chromakoi World Tour to Rocket Arena. Chromakoi follows up his critically acclaimed 2021 album, Call Me If You Get Lost. The single “Noid” benefits from heavy guitars and a sample of Paul Ngozi singing in his native Nyanja. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Larchmere PorchFest
This free family-friendly event features musicians from a wide variety of genres. There’s something for everyone, including activities for kids. Thirty bands will perform on 30 porches and there will be after-party concerts at local Larchmere restaurants and bars. It starts at 1 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m.
Larchmere Blvd., from Kemper to East 121, Larchmere, larchmereporchfest.org/.
Psychedelic Furs
The ’80s alternative rock group led by raspy voiced singer Richard Butler had success early on as its 1980 self-titled debut featured the somber “Sister Europe,” a moody ballad that made it onto the UK charts and is still a staple in the band’s sets. The group performs tonight at 8 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Queue Up
This local glam group that had a loyal following here in Northeast Ohio in the 1990s has reunited and will share new material for this special show that takes place at the Bop Stop. Vanity Crash shares the bill, and doors open at 7 p.m.
2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org.
Rellick
This local group that describes itself as a “cinematic rock” band plays a special release party at Brothers Lounge. Its new album, It’s Just One of Those Things, features rollicking rootsy numbers such as “Do It All Again” and “Rain Covered Road.” Chris Lugo and Braces share the bill. The show begins at 8 p.m.
11609 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2767, brotherslounge.com.
TUE 07/01
Murder by Death
The indie rock band out of Indiana brings its farewell tour to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The group performs at 7 tonight and tomorrow night. Singer-songwriter Laura Jane Grace opens.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
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This article appears in Cleveland SCENE 06/19/25 Burger Week.
