THU 05/07
An Evening with David Byrne: Who Is the Sky Tour
The former Talking Heads frontman brings his latest solo tour to the State Theatre. Last year, Byrne hooked up with Grammy-winning producer Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus) and members of New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra for his latest album, Who Is the Sky?, another terrific collection of quirky art rock tunes. The show begins at 8 p.m.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SAT 05/09
Zach Bryan — With Heaven On Tour
The country music superstar comes to Huntington Bank Field as part of a tour supporting his latest effort, With Heaven on Top. The 25-song release is an ambitious effort punctuated by Springsteen-like ballads (“Runny Eggs”) and politically charged critiques of the state of the nation (“Bad News”). The concert begins at 7 p.m.
100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com
MON 05/11
Cut Worms
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy produced and plays on Transmitter, the new album from this band that features singer-songwriter Max Clarke, a guy with local roots. The songs have a ’70s feel to them and recall power pop acts such as Big Star. Tonight’s show begins at 8 at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
FRI 05/15
Kid Cudi
The rapper who grew up in the Cleveland area comes to Blossom. Over the course of a career that dates back nearly 20 years now, Cudi has released 11 studio albums. His most recent album, Free, represents his foray into the pop world. Shimmering tunes such as “Neverland” sound like Imagine Dragons or One Republic. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., and M.I.A., Big Boi and A-Trak open. One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to the Big Bro Foundation that helps Black youth facing mental health challenges.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
SAT 05/16
Honeybee Release Show
This group that bills itself as “slowpunk” celebrates the release of its new album, Only Dark Shit!, with tonight’s show at No Class. Funeral Commercial, I Hate It Too and HOSTA open. The group’s sound is unique — think a heavier version of Cocteau Twins. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
11213 Detroit Ave., 216-221-8576, noclasscle.com.
SUN 05/17
Guitar Women: An Evening with Sue Foley, Rory Block & Cindy Cashdollar
Three terrific female blues guitarists unite for Guitar Women, a collaboration bringing together artists whose careers span decades. The concert coincides with the May release of Sue Foley’s new book, Guitar Women, which honors the trailblazing women who shaped the sound of the guitar. It begins at 7 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
FRI 05/22
Bruce Springsteen & E Street: Land of Hopes & Dreams American Tour
Enraged at the current administration’s interpretation of the United States as an imperialist country, Bruce Springsteen has enlisted his E Street backing band to hit the road with him on a tour with a purpose. Fellow rabble rouser, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, will join him for the festivities. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at Rocket Arena.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
SAT 05/23
Between the Buried and Me
The veteran progressive band headlines a multi-band bill that includes Thank You Scientist and the World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die. The tour supports last year’s The Blue Nowhere, an album of experimental metal along the lines of the Mars Volta or System of a Down. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at Globe Iron.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
WED 05/27
Young the Giant
Indie rockers Young the Giant kick off the summer season at Jacobs Pavilion with this show that also features Cold War Kids and Almost Monday. Last year, Young the Giant released an acoustic EP that showed how well tunes such as “Bitter Fruit” and “Mind Over Matter” hold up when stripped down. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m.
2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.
THU 05/28
Hardy
The Mississippi born country singer turns up the guitars on his new album, Country! Country! It opens with the raucous, Charlie Daniels-meets-ZZ Top rocker “Country Country” and never lets up. Tonight’s show at Blossom starts at 7 p.m., and Tucker Wetmore and McCoy Moore open.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.
FRI 05/29
A$AP Rocky: Don’t Be Dumb World Tour
Don’t Be Dumb, rapper A$AP Rocky’s first project in eight years features cover art by filmmaker and illustrator Tim Burton and features from BossMan Dlow, Brent Faiyaz, Danny Elfman, Doechii, Gorillaz, Jessica Pratt, Jon Batiste, Slay Squad, Thundercat, Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn and will.i.am. The versatile artist brings his tour in support of the album to Rocket Arena. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
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