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THU 08/06

Sam Barber

The singer-songwriter performs at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Waylon Wyatt and Wild Horses open. The tour supports Barber’s new album, Broken View, which shows off his husky voice. Opening tune “Borrowed Tune” has a Bob Seger feel to it and will likely figure into tonight’s set.

2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

FRI 08/07

Riley Green: Cowboy as It Gets Tour 2026

The country music superstar and former college football quarterback became a sensation upon the release of his debut album, 2019’s Different ‘Round Here. On tour in support of his new album, That’s Just Me, he performs tonight at 7 at Blossom.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

MON 08/10

Foo Fighters

The rock group led by dynamic singer-guitarist Dave Grohl brings its stadium tour to Huntington Bank Field. Grohl famously formed Foo Fighters after his former band Nirvana dissolved in the wake of singer-guitarist Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994. Foo Fighters had success right out of the gate with their self-titled debut and with 1997’s The Colour and the Shape. The show starts at 5:30 p.m., and Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy open.

100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com.

TUE 08/11

Five Finger Death Punch

Twenty years into its career, this hard rock group has become an arena and amphitheater staple. Earlier this year, the group released the single “Eye of the Storm,” another radio friendly hard rock tune with gruff vocals and dramatic, almost tribal drums. The show begins at 6:45 p.m., and Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire open.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

Rod Stewart: One Last Time

The mod rocker brings his farewell tour to Rocket Arena. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and singer-songwriter Richard Marx opens. At 81, Stewart has a huge catalog of hits and has been inducted into the Rock Hall for his work with both the Faces and as a solo artist.

One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

THU 08/13

Simple Plan

The Montreal-based pop-punk band led by singer Pierre Bouvier performs at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Last year’s documentary film, Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd, chronicles the group’s remarkable rise to fame in the late ’90s. #OH!3 and Bowling for Soup open.

2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

FRI 08/14

The Kehlani World Tour: North America

The R&B singer-songwriter that got their start with the teen pop group PopLyfe comes to Blossom. The tour supports the new self-titled effort that features the hit single “Folded,” a slow jam with soaring strings. The show begins at 7 p.m. Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, Thearti$t and Waseel open.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

SAT 08/15

J. Cole: The Fall-Off World Tour

The singer-songwriter and rapper brings his tour in support of his latest album, The Fall-Off, to Rocket Arena. The ambitious 24-track album chronicles Cole’s return visits to his North Carolina home. The show starts at 8 p.m.

One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

TUE 08/18

Lindsey Stirling — Duality Untamed Tour

The violinist, dancer and songwriter that mixes classical with rock, pop and electronica performs at 7 p.m. at Blossom. The tour supports 2024’s Duality, an album that yielded pop singles such as “Eye of the Untold Her,” “Inner Gold,” “Evil Twin” and “Survive.”

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

FRI 08/21

Empire of the Sun — Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour

The rock band brings its theatrical new tour to Blossom. The group’s 2024 album, Ask That God. The album features dreamy pop tunes such as “Changes” and the ’80s-inspired synth-pop number “The Feeling You Get.” The show starts at 7 p.m.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

SAT 08/22

Ella Mai

The soulful English singer-songwriter who released her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?, earlier this year performs at 7 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Many of the songs reference her experiences as a new mother. Ama and Girlfriend open.

2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

MON 08/24

The Return of the Carnival of the Sins: Motley Crue

The metal group that played a premature farewell tour a few years back performs at 6:30 p.m. at Blossom. The group announced this summer tour that marks its 45th anniversary with much fanfare as it performed at the American Idol finale back in May. Tesla and Extreme open.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

THU 08/27

Rüfüs Du Sol

The Grammy-winning live electronic trio formed in Sydney Australia has released five studio albums to date. Their most recent effort, Inhale/Exhale, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Blossom. The album features poppy tunes such as “Inhale” and “Music Is Better.” Ben Bohmer opens.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

FRI 08/28

Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony

The pop singer whose first four albums went multi-platinum performs at 7 p.m. at Blossom. Earlier this year, Groban released Cinematic, his rendition of soundtrack classics such as “As Time Goes By” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” the latter of which pairs him with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

SAT 08/29

Don Toliver

The Houston-based rapper and singer brings his Nitrous Octane World Tour to Rocket Arena. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and the current tour supports his latest album, Octane, an ambitious 18-song release that finds him expanding beyond the trap style of rap for which he’s known.

One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.