Livewire: 9 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend

Teddy Swims kicks off the summer season at Jacobs Pavilion. See: Tuesday, May 20. Credit: Credit: Marie Vogel

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

Toronzo Cannon
Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band The Chicago Way will perform live at the Music Box Supper Club tonight at 7:30. The songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and retired Chicago Transit Authority bus driver continues to tour in support of his latest album, Shut Up & Play.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.

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.

Re:Sound Festival
Featured visiting artists at this event that takes place at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night at the Transformer Station include abstract turntablist Maria Chávez, composer and percussionist Sarah Hennies with bassist Tristan Kasten-Krause, computer-musician Keith Fullerton Whitman, and violinist and interdisciplinary artist C. Spencer Yeh.
1460 West 29th St., 216-938-5429, transformerstation.org.

SAT 05/17

Fancy Legs Reunion
The Akron-based Fancy Legs is reuniting for this show designed to celebrate the Rialto Theatre’s 10th anniversary. The group hasn’t played since March of 2020 and Tin Huey’s Chris Butler and Harvey Gold will join the group for the special show. Big Pop, a local group that hasn’t played together in two years, will also perform. Time Cat, Akronauts and Phantom Lease share the bill. The show begins at 6 p.m.
1000 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, 234-525-1956, rialtotheatre.com.

Garden Groove
DJ Navy Jayde and Cherry Yachtsman will perform at this special event that will also feature pop-up shops and a fully stocked bar with beer, wine, and seasonal craft cocktails. It all goes down from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lake Affect.
1615 East 25th St., 216-298-9018, facebook.com/lakeaffectstudios.

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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