THU 07/17
GHOST: Skeletour World Tour 2025
Last year, the mysterious masked metal band released the feature film Rite Here Rite Now and solidified its position as an arena rock sensation. On tour in support of its latest release, Skeleta, the Swedish group performs tonight at 8 at Rocket Arena.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
FRI 07/18
Inkcarceration
Inkcarceration, the annual music and tattoo festival that takes place at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, returns this weekend. The event, which takes place today through Sunday, will feature a slew of hard rock bands and more than 115 tattoo artists and haunted attractions. Acts such as Falling in Reverse, Knocked Loose, Beartooth, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Slaughter To Prevail and Five Finger Death Punch are slated to perform.
100 Reformatory Rd., Mansfield, inkcarceration.com.
The Saw Doctors
On tour in support of last year’s Wha’D’Ya Think a That, the Irish rock band performs at 7 tonight at the Agora. The title track that kicks off the EP has a rockabilly vibe with its twangy guitars and heavy drums. Expect the live show to be equally engaging.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
SAT 07/19
Cimafunk
The Cuban star will perform with La Tribu (The Tribe), his nine-piece band from Havana. He just released hist latest effort, Pa’ Tu Cuerpa, last year, and it features exuberant funk/soul numbers such as “Cuchi Cuchi.” The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Rock Hall.
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com.
Elbow Room and High Class Criminals
The two local bands play a reunion show at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. The punk group Elbow Room formed in 2018 and then took a break during the pandemic. It reformed in 2021 and has continued to play live and release new material. The alt-pop act High Class Criminals has a ten-year history of performing locally. The show begins at 8 p.m.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
Into the Blue
The Grateful Dead’s tenure spans 30 years, and much of that time is divided into various “eras” (different musicians, different modalities, etc.). This local tribute act can play music from all eras. It performs tonight at 8 at the Beachland Ballroom.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Todd Rundgren
Just about the only consistency across Todd Rundgren’s 40-year career has been his infamous and infinite level of ambition. In the early ’70s, he followed up the AM-radio charm of “Hello, It’s Me” and “We Gotta Get You a Woman” with the massive production experiment, A Wizard, a True Star. He performs tonight at the Agora Theatre. Doors open at 6:30.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Smug Brothers
This Columbus, OH-based garage rock band that formed way back in 2004 returns to town tonight to play the Little Rose Tavern. Expect to hear songs from the band’s latest effort, Stuck on Beta, a terrific collection of tunes that’s drawn comparisons to acts such as Guided by Voices and R.E.M. Songs such as the Big Star-like “Borrow the Hook” and “Prank Editions” are power-pop gems.
14206 Lorain Ave., 216-331-1441, facebook.com/LittleRoseTavern/.
MON 07/21
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Magic and Moonlight Tour
A self-described “throwback carnival” that has toured the world on the popularity of its music videos that have given the band huge followings on YouTube and Facebook, Postmodern Jukebox demonstrates its appeal on the live album, The New Classics. The set list changes from night to night, but expect the large ensemble to take on a number of its most famous covers for tonight’s show. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Theater in Akron.
1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.
TUE 07/22
Michael Franti & Spearhead
The dynamic singer and rapper brings his band Spearhead to Jacobs Pavilion. Franti’s high energy shows thrive on good vibes and draw from hip-hop, rock and soul. Ticket sales automatically support Do It for the Love, a wish-granting nonprofit created by Franti and wife. It sends people with life threatening illness, wounded veterans or individuals with special needs to concerts worldwide. The show starts at 7 p.m.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
WED 07/23
Pantera
The heavy metal band led by gruff-voiced singer Phil Anselmo returns to Blossom. Ansemlo and Co. will pay tribute to two founding members who’ve died, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell, with a set that will showcase its decades-long career. The show begins at 7 p.m., and the metal act Amon Amarth opens.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
FRI 07/25
The Decemberists
The indie rock band performs tonight at 8 at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. The band’s ninth studio album, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, again draws inspiration from the Smiths. It features guest appearances from James Mercer and R.E.M.’s Mike Mills.
3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.
Gin Blossoms
The ’90s group performs tonight at 8 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Penned by the late Doug Hopkins, “Hey Jealousy,” the big hit from their 1992 album, New Miserable Experience, established them as jangle pop practitioners.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SAT 07/26
Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary with the LOX & State Property
The hip-hop label celebrates its 30th anniversary with this concert that comes to Rocket Arena tonight at 8. The Cash Money collective still features original members Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, B.G. and Turk. The Lox, Beanie Sigel, Freeway and Young Gunz will also perform.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
New Bomb Turks
The Columbus, OH-based punk band that formed in 1990 returns to Beachland Ballroom. Band leader Eric Davidson is not only a terrific frontman, but he also knows his punk rock history and has written the book We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut, 1988-2001. The show begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Rick Wakeman Featuring Hayley Sanderson from the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing
The former Yes keyboardist comes to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage with singer Haley Sanderson. The concert begins at 8 p.m. A London session musician in the late 1960s, Wakeman also has had a successful solo career and will play songs from both his days with Yes and his solo albums.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
MON 07/28
Kesha and Scissor Sisters: The Tits Out Tour
Kesha and the Scissor Sisters bring their cheekily named summer tour to Blossom. Kesha has just released her latest album, .(PERIOD), another collection of jittery synth-pop tunes. The single “Boy Crazy” finds her proclaiming “I’m so boy crazy” over Pet Shop Boys-like synths. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
TUE 07/29
Big Time Rush: In Real Life Worldwide
This group became an overnight sensation in November 2009 when the scripted TV show of the same name launched on Nickelodeon. The show focused on the Hollywood adventures of four hockey players from Minnesota after they were selected to form a boy band. Like the Monkees, Big Time Rush would take the TV band into the studio and onto the road. The pop group performs tonight at 7 at Blossom.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
WED 07/30
Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
The Rock Hall Inductee known for hits such as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “brings her farewell tour to Blossom. A lifelong activist, Lauper has focused her philanthropic efforts on the rights and health of women via the Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Fund. Since the Farewell Tour launched last fall, fans have been making direct donations at her shows and through online campaigns. Tonight’s concert begins at 7:30. Singer-songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers opens.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
Marc Roberge
O.A.R. has always had a knack for crafting catchy, meaningful tunes — songs that stick with you and tend to capture the essence of fun summers along the north shore. Marc Roberge, guitarist and singer, is the man behind many of the most iconic moments in O.A.R. songwriting. Tonight and tomorrow night, he plays a solo show at the Music Box. The concerts start at 8.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
THU 07/31
Priscilla Block
With her viral anthem “Just About Over You” and feminist tunes such as “Thick Thighs” and “Peaked in High School,” this country singer-songwriter is becoming a major star. She performs tonight at 7 at Lock 3 in Akron.
200 S. Main St., Akron, downtownakron.com.
Subscribe to Cleveland Scene newsletters.
Follow us: Apple News | Google News | NewsBreak | Reddit | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Or sign up for our RSS Feed
This article appears in Cleveland SCENE 7/2/25.
