Livewire: 9 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through New Year's

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 Ave., 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

Collin Miller & the Brother Nature Play the Music of Sly & the Family Stone
A great soul/rock band from the 1970s, Sly & the Family Stone delivered funky grooves that spoke to the Civil Rights movement with tunes such as “I Want To Take You Higher” and “Everyday People.” Tonight at 8 at the Beachland Ballroom, local rockers Collin Miller & the Brother Nature will pay tribute to the band with a special set of covers. Locals Hello! 3D and Chayla Hope share the bill for what will truly be a celebratory NYE show. DJ Teddy Eisenberg will man the wheels of steel.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

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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