Concert Previews

Alex Cuba Relishes Tiny Desk Appearance and First Grammy Win

The eclectic singer-songwriter performs on May 1 at the Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station

By Jeff Niesel

Apr 10, 2024

Since moving from his native Cuba to Canada in 1999, singer-songwriter Alex Cuba has accumulated a number of significant awards and built his musical resume with guest appearances and production credits. He just won his first Grammy, and that award follows four Latin Grammys and two Canadian JUNO Awards...

Alex Cuba.

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Alvvays, MIKE and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Apr 17, 2024
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Real Estate, MIKE, Suzanne Vega and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Apr 10, 2024
Alvvays Taps Into '90s Indie Rock on Latest Effort

Toronto-based group performs on April 18 at the Agora

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 28, 2024
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Scarface, Jeff Rosenstock, Kitchen Dwellers and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 27, 2024
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Blackberry Smoke, Ducks Ltd. and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 20, 2024
JJ Grey Discusses the Inspiration for His First New Studio Album in 9 Years

Singer-songwriter performs on March 29 at the Agora

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 15, 2024
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Mike Doughty, Samantha Fish and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 13, 2024
Adam Ant Talks About Being at the Forefront of the Punk Movement

British rocker plays the Goodyear Theater in Akron on March 30

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 13, 2024
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Alkaline Trio, Matisyahu and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 7, 2024
Matisyahu Says He's Finding 'Energy and Light' at His Concerts

Reggae singer-songwriter performs on March 10 at House of Blues

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 1, 2024
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Matisyahu, Avenged Sevenfold, Silversun Pickups and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 29, 2024
Bobby Rush Aims To Keep the Blues Alive

90-year-old singer-songwriter performs on March 7 at the Beachland Ballroom

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 28, 2024
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Drake, Cold War Kids and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 22, 2024
Maddie Zahm Discusses the Vulnerability at the Core of Her Confessional Songs

Singer-songwriter plays a sold-out show on March 2 at Beachland Ballroom

By Halle Weber
Feb 20, 2024
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Brite Winter, Drake, Cold War Kids and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 14, 2024
Cold War Kids Take More Aggressive Approach on New Self-Titled Album

Group brings its 20th anniversary tour to House of Blues on February 26

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 9, 2024
Country Star Jo Dee Messina Talks About Her Decades Long Career

Tour that brings her to TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic follows release of new single 'Just To Be Loved'

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 2, 2024
Portugal. The Man Aims To 'Dig Deep' Into Back Catalog on Current Tour

Indie group performs on May 12 at the Agora

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 1, 2024
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Meet Me, Madonna, Badfish and more real music in the real world

By Jeff Niesel
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By Jeff Niesel
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