THU 01/29
Atmosphere
The hip-hop duo brings its Winter Carnival Tour to House of Blues. Their latest project, Jestures, features 26 songs written in alphabetical order and embraces the different genres the Minneapolis duo has explored throughout its career. The show begins at 6 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Bloomer
Indie electronic artist Sage Douglas tours and records as Bloomer, an act which comes to Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of its first-ever U.S. headline tour. The trek supports the new album, Clouds, a collection of shimmering, synth-y tunes that should translate well live. The show begins at 6 p.m. at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
FRI 01/30
Bumpin’ Uglies
The ska/reggae/punk band swings into town for a two-night stand. The group performs at 7 tonight at Beachland Ballroom with Land of Panda and Sandwich Boiz and at 7 tomorrow night at Globe Iron with Joey Harkum, the Palmer Squares and Damn Skippy.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
The Eric Roberson Improv Sessions
The self-proclaimed “king of independent soul” brings his Improv Sessions tour to Music Box Supper Club. Press materials for the tour describe the show as part concert, theater and conversation. In addition to playing songs from his back catalog, he’ll also read passages from his book, Beautifully All Over the Place. The show begins at 8 p.m.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
SAT 01/31
The JiMiller Band
The local band known for its marathon sets featuring covers of Grateful Dead tunes comes to the Winchester in Lakewood. The show begins at 8 p.m.
12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/TheWinchesterMusicTavern.
THU 02/05
OPIUO
A New Zealand native, this producer has churned out electronica hits for more than a decade now. A festival favorite, he’s played Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Electric Forest and Splendor in the Grass. He performs at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron. Parkbreezy and rSUN. open.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
FRI 02/06
Badfish — A Tribute to Sublime: The Blizzy Tour
The Sublime tribute act has started to write original material that draws from rock and reggae. The group has a few singles that it’ll incorporate into the mix when it plays tonight at 7 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery
The Southern rock/country group dates back to the late ’90s when it formed as a duo. Now, in the wake of the death of founding member Troy Gentry, singer Eddie Montgomery leads the band as a solo act. It had several huge hits in the late ’90s and early 2000s when rocking songs such as “She Don’t Tell Me” and “Hell Yeah” became crossover successes. The group performs at 7:30 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park’s Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SAT 02/07
Bayker Blankenship — The Mile Marker Tour
The up-and-coming country artist performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. Singles such as the twangy “My Truck, Some Weed, and a Guitar” and the ballad “Everything She Does” suggest Blankenship’s straightforward approach. At only 20, Blankenship does write with a great deal of introspection, but he sings with confidence and comes off as authentic on account of the way he embraces old school country (“Everything She Does” benefits from generous banjo).
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Mardi Gras Party with Mo’ Mojo
This local band that effortlessly plays alt-country and zydeco is the perfect group to host a Mardi Gras party at Music Box Supper Club. Band leader Jen Maurer sings and plays accordion; she’s led the group since its formation in the ’90s. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
Mr. Jeff
The local musician and educator known for making kids’ music that appeals to listeners of all ages comes to the Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage. The show begins at 2:30 p.m.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
Ninajirachi
With the release of last year’s I Love My Computer, Australia’s Ninajirachi garnered all kinds of praise in her homeland. It received several ARIA nominations and launched her as a national act. Songs such as the undulating “London Song” feature sophisticated production and recall the best drum and bass from the ’90s. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
MON 02/09
Say Anything and Motion City Soundtrack
Emo rockers Motion City Soundtrack took a break in 2016 but reformed after a three-year hiatus. In the wake of the release of The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, their first record in ten years, they embarked on a national tour last year with Say Anything. Like MCS, Say Anything broke up for a short time in the late 2010s before deciding they were better off touring and recording. They released their tenth album, The Noise of Say Anything’s Room Without, last year. This winter, the two bands are back on the road for another 17 shows that include tonight’s gig at the Agora Theatre. Sincere Engineer opens, and the doors are at 6 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
TUE 02/10
Mike Dawes
The fingerstyle guitarist who’s toured and recorded with Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues brings his solo acoustic show to the Beachland Ballroom. The tour supports his latest effort, 2024’s Galactic Acid, a collection of meticulously crafted instrumentals that recall the work of the late, great Michael Hedges. The show begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Monaleo — Who Did the Body Tour
Last year, this Houston rapper returned with Who Did the Body, an album that yielded hits such as “Sexy Soulaan,” “Life After Death” and “Freakshow (feat. Lizzo).” She performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
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