THU 12/19
Bill Kirchen’s Honky Tonk Holiday Show
Expect to hear underappreciated holiday classics such as “Silent Surfin’ Night,” “Truckin’ Trees for Christmas,” “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin” when singer-songwriter Bill Kirchen brings his holiday show to the Beachland Tavern tonight at 8.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
FRI 12/20
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
The pioneering hip-hop group that emerged out of Cleveland in the early ’90s when N.W.A.’s Easy-Z signed them to his Ruthless Records plays a rare hometown show tonight at 7 at House of Blues. Their 1993 debut EP, Creepin on ah Come Up, delivered the hit “Thuggish Ruggish Bone,” a track that established the sing-song style that would become their trademark.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
SAT 12/21
Jim Brickman’s Comfort and Joy
This year’s tour featuring the veteran singer-pianist promises to be “a spectacular celebration of all things Christmas.” Expect to hear Brickman’s original holiday classics along with some seasonal favorites. Brickman performs today at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre. He also performs at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the venue.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Straight No Chaser
The nine-man vocal group that recently celebrated its 25th anniversary brings its annual holiday show to the State Theatre. It recently released a new holiday version of Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go” that finds them enthusiastically clapping, singing and humming their alternative version of the catchy tune. The concert begins at 8.
1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SUN 12/22
Jolly Holiday Show with Jesse Jukebox
Local singer-songwriter Jesse Jukebox and his musical sidekick, DJ Terkey Sandwich, team up for this special holiday show for both kids and parents. The celebration gets going at 10 a.m. at the Grog Shop. Tickets cost $10.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
MON 12/23
Frank Amato’s Christmas Jam Featuring the Cleveland All-Stars
Local musician Amato grew up in a musical family. His father, Frank “Papa” Amato, was a recording artist on Dot Records. Known as “The Singing Fireman,” he opened for Elvis Presley back in the ’50s. Amato followed in his footsteps. He started a covers band when he was still in high school, and then played in a number of local rock bands. Beau Coup was arguably the most successful of the bunch. Tonight, Amato brings his Christmas Jam featuring his all-star band back to the Music Box. The show starts at 7.
1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/.
The Boys from the County Hell
When the Boys from the County Hell first got together in 2000 at the now-shuttered Euclid Tavern as a Pogues cover band, it was supposed to be just a one-night stand. But after selling out that first show, the band continued from there. The local act plays its annual Christmas show at House of Blues. The party gets started at 6 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
FRI 12/27
Red Wanting Blue
The regional rock act returns to House of Blues for a special end-of-year show. This marks the group’s first show in Cleveland since releasing its latest album, Light It Up, and a faithful cover of Warren Zevon’s “Lawyers, Guns and Money” that finds singer Scott Terry doing his best to emulate Zevon’s distinctively raspy voice. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Tape B
Tape B, who plays dubstep and hip-hop, leads the list of EDM artists who’ll perform tonight at the Agora. Eazybaked, Super Future, and STVSH share the bill. Doors open at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
This year’s tour by the rock act famous for turning Christmas music into arena rock fodder marks the return of the Lost Christmas Eve, an earlier concert theme that the band will bring back to the road for the first time in more than 10 years. As always, there will be pyrotechnics and lasers, and a second set will feature TSO favorites. The group comes to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse today for performances at 3 and 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
SAT 12/28
The 2nd Annual Legendary Soul Jam
New Stylistics featuring Russell Thompkins Jr., the Dramatics featuring LJ Reynolds and Enchantment featuring Emanuel EJ Johnson — soul groups from back in the day — will perform as part of this annual tour that rolls into the State Theatre tonight at 7.
1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
California Speedbag with special guest Chris Yarmock
California Speedbag, the local alt-country act that played around town in the 1980s, will hold this special concert at the Beachland Ballroom to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of its driving force, singer-songwriter Gary Lupico, who died in 2004 at age 49. Titled Lost Again: The Music of Gary Lupico, the concert will feature a night of live music celebrating Lupico’s songs. The show begins at 7 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
The Second Annual Hammy New Year
Local rock acts Heart Attack Man, the Dirty Nil, Spaced, Suitor and the House of Wills perform as part of this NYE concert that obviously takes place a few days early. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Roxy at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
The Vindys
The Youngstown-based rock group has had a banner year that found it hitting the road with Rock Hall inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The group plays an end-of-the-year bash at 7 p.m. at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
TUE 12/31
Noon Year’s Eve Motown & More with Nitebridge
The local R&B act Nitebridge plays this special Motown Brunch at Music Box Supper Club. There will be a countdown to noon and a champagne toast. Plus, the Music Box will offer a special menu. Doors open at 11 a.m.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
Swizzle Stick Band
This tribute act plays a little bit of everything and will dabble in Motown, funk, soul, and rock from the ’60s through today. The band plays a special New Year’s Eve show at Jilly’s Music Room in Akron. The event begins at 7 p.m.
111 N Main St., Akron, 330-576-3757, jillysmusicroom.com.
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This article appears in Dec 4-17, 2024.
