One of the most talented group of singers and songwriters to ever walk the planet, the Beatles left behind an incredible musical legacy. To this day, tribute acts try to recapture the band’s glory.

Slated to take place in downtown Kent from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Feb. 19, the third annual Kent Beatlefest aims to honor the Fab Four as 23 bands showcase “their unique take on Beatles songs” at 18 different venues.

Full-on Beatles cover bands like Abby Road perform at Dominick’s. Local hero Colin Dussault’s “Beatles Project” offers a blues take on the British band’s music, and Helen Welch emphasizes a jazzy lounge style at Bricco. Rick Locoboni will present Behind the Music of the Beatles, a look into the band’s business model and the group’s songs themselves, at the Kent Cheesemonger. This year’s Kent Beatlefest will also feature Opus 216, a string ensemble showcasing a “fun twist” on the Fab Four’s songs. Admission is free. You can find a schedule at kentbeatlefest.com.

This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2016.

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.