Fontaines D.C.
Touring behind a deluxe edition that adds three new songs to their acclaimed fourth album, Romance, the Irish rock act performs at 7 p.m. at the Agora. In the ten years that the group has been active, it’s been nominated for numerous awards and steadily increased its popularity. Singer-songwriter Jadu Heart opens.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
The Menzingers
With its latest single, “There’s No Place in This World For Me,” this pop-punk band explores the Americana side of its sound. Recorded at Sonic Ranch in April 2023, it puts singer Greg Barnett’s raspy voice up front in the mix. The group performs tonight at 6:30 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
FRI 05/09
Saint Motel: The Symphony in the Sky Tour
Produced by Grammy-winner Bekon (Kendrick Lamar, H.E.R., SZA), Saint Motel & the Symphony in the Sky, the latest effort from this rock act, finds the band getting experimental as songs like the lush “Fine Wine” possesses a psychedelic, Flaming Lips-like quality. The group performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
SAT 05/10
Amigo the Devil
The indie singer-songwriter who’s created a genre dubbed dark folk or murder folk plays the banjo and guitar and sings in a deep, reverberating voice that’s equal parts Nick Cave and Tom Waits. He returns to the Beachland Ballroom; the concert begins at 8:30 p.m. TELE NOVELLA and David Talley open.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Ichiko Aoba
With her new album, Luminescent Creatures, indie artist Ichiko Aoba mixes classical guitar and orchestral pop. The album features a tapestry of textures thanks to the use of piano, strings and guitar. Aoba performs at 7 p.m. at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Shakey Graves
Last year, this indie folk singer-songwriter who goes by the stage name Shakey Graves released a special 10-year anniversary version of his album, And the War Came, that came complete with demos and b-sides. Buttressed by fragile vocals and acoustic melodies, the tunes hold up a decade later. On tour in support of the re-released, Shakey Graves performs at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron. Ruby Waters opens.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
SUN 05/11
DEVO: 50 Years of De-Evolution… continued!
The great Akron punk/New Wave band brings its farewell tour to TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. While the band hasn’t delivered new material on the regular, classic dystopian songs such as “Mongoloid” and “Jocko Homo” still sound relevant all these years later. The show starts at 8 p.m.
3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.
Napalm Death and Melvins
The two heavy bands bring their co-headlining tour to Globe Iron. For 40 years now, Napalm Death has blended grindcore, crust punk and death metal. Not be outdone, the proto-grunge Melvins have delivered album after album of heavy, Sabbath-inspired tunes. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Tita to Tachyons and Dark Sky Burial open.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
MON 05/12
Insane Clown Posse
The shock rock act known for spraying its audience with Faygo returns to the Agora. Led by rappers Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, the Detroit-based group has somehow turned novelty (the guys wear facepaint and look like evil clowns) into a career. The horrorcore rap group has a loyal following that’ll undoubtedly show up en masse for this gig. Doors open at 6 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
TUE 05/13
Amyl and the Sniffers
In the eight years since this group came together in Melbourne’s pub-rock scene, the group has become a worldwide sensation. Its latest effort, last year’s Cartoon Darkness, features sexually supercharged punk anthems such as “Chewing Gum” and “Motorbike Song.” The group performs tonight at 7 at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
MJ Lenderman
This North Carolina-based artist made it onto many critics’ year-end lists with last year’s Manning Fireworks. Lenderman’s brittle vocals mesh well with Built to Spill-like guitars on tunes such as “She’s Leaving You.” The indie singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron. This Is Lorelei opens.
2320 Center St., globeironcle.com.
WED 05/14
Gene Simmons Band
Famous as the bassist and marketing genius behind the hard rock band KISS, which recently finished its farewell tour, Gene Simmons brings his solo show to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
THU 05/15
Lady Pills
Ella Boissonnault brings this sideproject to Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of a tour in support of her latest full-length album, Renowned in the Roaring Twenties. The album, examines the modern music industry and the “shifting, often contradictory” expectations placed on artists. Indie rocker Justic Cow opens.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
FRI 05/16
Alex Warren
Last year, this singer-songwriter had a bit hit with “Burning Down,” a song of his that he re-recorded with pop star Joe Jonas. With the current somber pop tune “Ordinary” now atop the charts, Warren brings his Cheaper than Therapy tour to House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
MON 05/19
Breaking Benjamin & Staind
Since delivering their debut, Saturate, back in 2002, Breaking Benjamin has been one of rock’s more commercially acts. Led by singer-guitarist Aaron Lewis, Staind has been right there with Breaking Benjamin. Its 2001 hit, “It’s Been Awhile,” was a huge hit for the group. The acts bring their co-headlining tour to Blossom. Wage War and Lakeview share the bill. It all begins at 5:45 p.m.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
TUE 05/20
Teddy Swims
Last year, this singer-songwriter celebrated the success of his multi-platinum chart-conquering hits “Lose Control” and “The Door” from his debut album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1). This year, he returned with I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) and has embarked on his biggest global headline tour to date, including performances at Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina and Brazil The soulful Swims performs at 6:30 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Diamond Cafe opens.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
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This article appears in Apr 24 – May 7, 2025.
