Local Live Music Calendar May 2016

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Local Live Music Calendar May 2016
wcelebrating our 24th year
Traditional & Original Acoustic Roots
Local Live Music Calendar May 2016
support live
roots music
in N. E. Ohio
&
let friends
know you
found it
here
Oberlin grad Josh Ritter returns to the Beachland, May 26
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This free local monthly guide to live (traditional and original) acoustic roots music is
coralled by Larry Bruner and Wanda Finley, lots of venue schedule input from
guitarist Joe Rollin Porter; dance info from Heidi Nemeth; Lake County details
& beyond from Ed Ollick; and a special tip o’ the cap to Guy Marentette.
THANKS EVERYBODY!
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Cleveland Is Your Land (video montage), a new anthem © 2015 B.Ryan B. (of The FlipSide)
chorus: Cleveland is your land, Cleveland is my land,
from the Nottingham neighborhood out to Kamm's Corners,
from the mighty Cuyahoga to the Great Lake Erie,
Cleveland was made for you and me.
By the Terminal Tower and the Rock and Roll Hall,
the Browns, Tribe and Cavs all "have a ball."
Like the monumental stamp says, our spirit is "FREE"
'Cos Cleveland was made for you and me. (chorus)
Before the Innerbelt and Dead Man's Curve,
came Moses Cleaveland to the Western Reserve.
Now he's on Public Square and we all can see
that Cleveland was made for you and me. (chorus)
The Emerald Necklace, the Cultural Gardens,
the West Side Market, and Cleveland Hopkins,
our big wind turbines, our public libraries:
Cleveland was made for you and me. (chorus)
Got the Cleveland Orchestra, and Museum of Art,
and Playhouse Square, The Flats, and that's just a start;
the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals.
Cleveland was made for you and me. (chorus)
Arsenio Hall, A Christmas Story,
and Hot in Cleveland, and of course Drew Carey,
Superman, The Avengers, and Milan Jacovich.
Cleveland was made for you and me. (chorus)
Our Lady of Angels, St. John's Cathedral,
the Old Stone Church, and Beth-El Heights Synagogue,
First Cleveland Masjid, and Blessed Trinity.
God made this land for you and me. (chorus)
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These listings are only a start. We urge you to find other events which feature live
traditional and original, acoustic roots music.
May is Older Americans Month, National smile, hamburger, barbecue, and bike Month;
stroke awareness Month and Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month
Sunday, May 1
Judy Collins’ 77th birthday
May Day
International Workers’ Solidarity Day
■ Brian Peters traditional folk, guitar & melodeon from the north of England, a
Hannibals’ Cleveland Heights house concert, wheelchair accessible, info,
directions and reservations: Sue 214-7673, 7:30pm, $15, all to artist
■ Cy Vereshack Euclid City Limits House Concert Series, up stairs at The
Conscious Nest, 8-11pm, by invitation only: contact the artist or Ally Harris for an
invitation, suggested donation to artist $7 or $5 each in parties of 2 or more, free
pizza provided
■ Rick Szekelyi hosts monthly open mike, (video) Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee
Rd., Cleveland Hts. 860-4460, 3-6pm, 15 minute time slots, signup 2:30pm
■ Cat Lilly hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm
* ■ Kent old time Shindig jam: musicians, cloggers, flatfoot dancers, listeners - - all
are welcome, Europe Gyro Pizza, 5-8pm, free
■ Acoustic Artform: Larry Ketola, Billy Fury & Jeff Ulmicher host 1st Sunday monthly
open mike, Grillers Pub, 5455 State Rd., Parma 741-7200. 5-8pm
* ■ Brian Halloran leads monthly traditional Irish seisiún, Stone Mad Pub,
1306 W. 65th St. 281-6500
* ■ Harry Nowak hosts open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron
330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight
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* ■ open mike, Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St., Kent 330/ 677-7320, 10pm, usually
preceded by short independent films - no formal host, sign in 8pm with Da swvid R.
Kiss
■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 17th year, CebarsEuclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm
■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight
■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life
Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303),
Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am
■ The Gage Brothers folk, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm
■ Sonny Moorman blues, Mustard Seed Café-Highland Square, noon-3pm
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern
Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm
■ Wallace Coleman blues harmonica, Sunday with the Friends series, Main
Auditorium, Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 226-8275, 24pm, free
■ Irish Sundays series: Webster, Carr & Custy Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the
Music Box Supper club, 3pm, free entry, families welcome, all ages
■ Lyle Heath Old Firehouse Winery, 6-10pm
■ Kathy Johnson Trio Mountain Rose Concert Series, Roy Smith Shelter House,
Fred Fuller Park, 497 Middlebury Rd., Kent, 6:30pm, $7, info: 330/733-8845
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■ an evening with Andy McGee fingerstyle percussive solo guitar (video), The Kent
Stage, 8pm, $25 general admission, all ages
Monday, May 2
■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house
sound, drums, amps
■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library,
3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, penswift@yahoo.com, 7pm
* ■ Kenny P hosts weekly mashup jam, The Local Tavern-Mentor, 9470 Mentor Ave.
(Rt. 6), 440/392-6022, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd.,
Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up
* ■ Good Energy host open jam, Coda, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200,
8pm-midnight
* ■ Sweetwater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave.,
Tremont 522-0006, 9pm
■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former
Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight
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■ Xe La hosts Kobalt Bar open mike, The Social Room, 2261 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts.
321-0736, 10pm-2am
■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm
■ Brian Henke Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm
■ Brian Peters traditional folk, guitar & melodeon from the north of England, Kendal
at Oberlin, 600 Kendal Dr., Oberlin 440/935-8195, 7:15pm, free
■ Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton old-time acoustic duo from Ithaca (video),
Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, ** all ages
■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm
Tuesday, May 3
today would have been Pete Seeger’s 97th birthday
National Teacher appreciation day
World Press Freedom day
■ Cleveland Ceili Club offers set dancing lessons, St. Clarence hall,
30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 8-10pm
■ Tuesday open country music jam, Case Café in Grand Valley Market & Flea Market,
640 E. Main St., Orwell, 440/437-8476, 6-9pm
* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub,
3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212
■ Gary Hall hosts open mike night, with house piano and loaner guitar available, a
monthly event, Barking Spider, 8pm, sign up by 7pm
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■ Rick Szekelyi and Fairmount School of Music host monthly Roots ‘n’ Ruckus
traditional music picking circle (jam) Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland
Hts. 860-4460, 7-9pm
■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion,
522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm
■ Dave Nared now hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter
showcase, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm
■ Jim Ales hosts acoustic open mike, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville
Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, 7:30pm
■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host weekly “Chicks with Picks” acoustic rock jam,
Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/5519155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut
Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover
* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm
* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly open mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron,
330/644-3160, 8-11pm
■ Becky Boyd and guitarist Mike Dixon host Cleveland Music Club jam, Bullfrog's
Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, 8:30-11:30pm
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■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave.,
Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm
* ■ Morte Treehorn (Kill the Hippies) hosts open mike, full stage of band equipment
available, Trio's Bar, 13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood 226-8828, 10pm-1am
■ John Markovic Gervasi Vineyard, 5-8pm
■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
440/234-1001, 6-8pm
■ Gary Hall hosts open mike night with house piano and loaner guitar available, a
monthly event, Barking Spider, 8pm, sign up by 7pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour,
1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm
■ Alan Mazur Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 7-11pm
■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent
330/968-4603, 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 4
on this date in 1970, troops fired on Kent State protestors, killing 4 students, injuring 13
Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) begins at sundown
■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm
■ Wood Floor music, Dale Shirer, caller, (new) Ohio City contra dance, up stairs at
St. Patrick church hall, 3606 Bridge Ave., 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 7pm, info: Dale
Shirer 440/891-9901, $8, $6 student
■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St.,
Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm
■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited,
listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick
w330/220-9944, 6pm
■ Nick Zuber hosts open mike, Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm
■ weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover
■ Tom Honsa, others host the monthly, movable Solon-area open mike, StarbucksAurora, 125 Barrington Town Square Dr., Aurora (Rts. 82 & 306) 330/562-4080,
6:45pm
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■ Second Hand Dogs host open mike, The Bevy in Birdtown (former Winchester)
12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood 227-2389, 7-10pm
■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676,
7pm
■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler
Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-9pm
* ■ Eric Brooke and special guest, host open jam with the Acoustic Network,
Rafters, 7pm
■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of
Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm
■ Kent Community Sing, Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, 228 Gougler Ave.,
Kent 330/673-4247, rebarnum@att.net, 7-8:30pm
* ■ Kenny P hosts open mike jam, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007
Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ weekly open mike, rotating hosts, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431,
8pm-midnight
■ Gary Hall hosts “mostly acoustic” weekly open mike, loaner guitar available, Blue
Rock Café, 8pm-midnight
■ Jason Patrick Meyers hosts Brent Kirby’s “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a prearranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3”
drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments
and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm
■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up
online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3” drop-down) Musica, 8pm
■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums provided Fort’s Old
Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm
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■ Randy Horvath and Erik Urycki (of The Speedbumps) host weekly open mike,
Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm
■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host
blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm
* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great
Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am
■ Abraham James Gervasi Vineyard, 5-8pm
■ John Markovic Kevin O’Bryan’s Irish Pub, 1761 S Main St., Akron 330/724-9782,
5-8pm
■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 7-10pm
■ Bob Frank 8pm; Boy=Girl 10pm, Barking Spider
■ Lonesome Stars The Harp, 8pm
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■ The Supposed So: Michael McGuire folk rock, 8pm; Megan Leonardo 9:30pm11pm, ***Wilbert’s
Thursday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo celebrates a Mexican military victory over the French in 1862
■ Maire Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club, info:
228-2352, 7-9pm, $10 a month
■ Time Literally hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Phix Café (new location) 4485
Mayfield Rd., parking in rear, South Euclid 381-5705, 7-9pm, sign up 6:30pm
■ Mallory SanMarco hosts
traditional and original songs "no mike open
mike,” Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights 795-9800, (video)
7-8:30pm
■ Rick Drew (of Smack the Frog) hosts (new) weekly songwriters acoustic open mike,
Beach Club Grill, Concord Plaza, 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor 440/350-0088,
7:30pm
* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's
Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm
* ■ open mike, with guitar & keyboard available, sign up with bartender Monica, Little
Mountain Brewing Co., 7:30pm
■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/7226328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome
* ■ Steve Village hosts weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer,
7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 7:30-11:30pm
■ Chad Ely hosts open mike, Cebars Madison Restaurant & Lounge, 6884 N. Ridge
Rd.(Rt. 20), Madison 440/428-9926, 8-11pm
* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and
rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street
Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight
■ Book and Page host weekly open mike, Michel's Tavern, 1157 W. Main St. (Rt.59),
Kent, 330/673-3005, 8pm-midnight
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■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St,
Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm
* ■ Leah Lou hosts the unpredictable weekly open mike-aroni of poetry and music,
The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966,
8:30-11pm
* ■ The Reid Project, featuring Miss Butterscotch host blues and jazz jam, The
House of Swing, 8:30pm
■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm
■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd.,
Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm
■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6:30-8:30pm
■ Dante & Bob acoustic, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Chad Hoffman singer-songwriter, Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park 12 Main St.,
Westlake 440/455-1732, 7-10pm
■ Nick Ammons Burntwood Tavern – Cuyahoga Falls 2291 Riverfront Pkwy,
Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7685, 7-10pm
■ Little Steve-o & John Markovic blues, Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst (new,
former Champps), 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7-10pm
■ Joe Rollin Porter Gunselman’s Tavern, 7-9pm
■ Dan McCoy The Wild Goose, 4144 Erie St., Willoughby 440/951-6644, 7-10pm
■ Boy=Girl: Jen Maurer & Paul Kovac Jilly’s Music Room, 7:30pm
■ Rick and Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:3011pm
■ David Nicholson hosts open mike, Taverne of Richfield, 7:30-10:30pm
■ Swap Meet 8pm; The Spyder Stompers americana, 10pm, Barking Spider
■ Chris Hatton’s Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Coda, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont,
8pm
■ Megan Zurkey Band Hard Rock Café at The Hard Rock Rocksino,8-11pm
■ Joshua Radin solo acoustic singer/songwriter homecoming, with special guest,
Lauren Shera Music Box Supper Club Concert Hall, 8pm, $30 in advance, $35 day of
show reserved, all ages
■ Michael McDonald & Friends ***Wilbert’s, 9-11pm
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Friday, May 6
Billy Bass’ 75th birthday
■ Dreadlock Dave McDougald Euclid City Limits House Concert Series, up
stairs at The Conscious Nest, 8-11pm, by invitation only: contact the artist or Ally
Harris for an invitation, suggested donation to artist $7 or $5 each in parties of 2
or more, free pizza provided
■ Contra dance with music and called by Oberlin students, The Oberlin Contra Dance
Club, Hales Gym, 180 W. Lorain St.(Rt. 511), Oberlin, 440/775-8279, 8-11pm, teaching
7:30pm, $5, students free
■ Hepcat Revival from Toledo, “The Original First Friday” swing dance, Bainbridge
Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306), Bainbridge Twp., 8-9pm
teaching, 9-11:30pm dance, info: Will Craig 316-0068, $10, $8 student, $25 family
■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland,
bjnite@windstream.net
■ Craig hosts open mtike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm
■ Irish seisún The Harp, 8:00pm
■ rotating hosts weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane,
Briquettes Smokehouse, (new location) 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273,
9-11pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, The Old Angle Tavern, 1848 W. 25th
St.(at Bridge) 861-5643, 5-7pm
■ Whiskey Loco goodtime country rock, Diana Chittester Jilly’s Music Room,
5:30pm
■ Brian Henke Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm
■ Ray Flanagan Gunselman’s Tavern, 7-9pm
■ Joe Rollin Porter Halliday’s Winery 2400 NE River Rd. Lake Milton
330/654-9463, 7-10pm
■ Kristine Jackson Harpersfield Vineyard, 7-10pm
■ Forsythe Special with John Hoyle celtic, Kosicek Vineyards, 7-10pm
■ John Markovic solo, ThornCreek Winery, 155 Treat Rd, Aurora, 330/562-9245,
7-10pm
■ Kevin McCarthy in the pub, West Side Irish American Club, 7:30-10:30pm
■ In Cahootz The Winery at Spring Hill, 7:30pm
■ Cuyahoga Valley Frackers string band, 8pm; Blue Lunch jump blues, 10pm,
Barking Spider
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■ James Ranke Boathouse Bar and Grille, 218 Hartford Ave., Put-In-Bay 419/2855665, 8-11pm
■ Jeff Sherman Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm
■ Bob Shank multi-instrumentalist from WV Jon Mosey Voices in the Valley, G.A.R.
Hall, 8pm, $12 presale, $15 day of show
■ Vince Gill Hard Rock Live series at the Hard Rock Rocksino, 8pm, $280-45
reserved, plus TicketMaster fees
■ Buffy Sainte-Marie rare solo appearance of Sixties singer/songwriter from
Saskatchewan, The Kent Stage, 8pm, $45, 30 reserved, all ages
■ Blair Crimmins & The Hookers dixieland, ragtime, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at
theMusic Box Supper Club, 8 pm, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, all ages
■ Bongo Joe & Cleveland Blue Passion Blues, 8-11pm
■ Mark Kindler Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm
■ Kenny Falls classic country & standards, Sonnets, 8pm
■ Crooked folk/bluegrass/country/americana, Taverne of Richfield, 8-11pm
■ Randall James Coumos solo, Your Vine or Mine?, 154 Main St., Painesville
8-10:30pm
■ The Bar Flies (Chris Allen & Tom Prebish) Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
■ Chad Hoffman Live and Local concert series, House of Blues Crossroads Stage,
9pm-midnight
■ Zach & The Bright Lights Mustard Seed Café-Highland Square, 9pm-midnight
■ Craic celtic rock, P.J. McIntyre’s
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Society Lounge, 2063 E 4th St.,
781-9050, 9pm
■ Randy McAllister singer/songwriter from TX, ***Wilbert’s, 9:30-11:30pm
■ Thrifters Mullarkey’s, 10pm
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■ Becky Boyd & The Groove Train blues, Smedleys,17004 Lorain Ave., 941-0124,
10pm-2am
Saturday, May 7
Janis Ian’s 65th birthday
■ Mr. Haney Band music, caller not yet announced, contra dance, Troy Community
House, 13950 Main Market Rd. (Rt.422 just east of Rt. 700), Welshfield, info: Will 3160068, 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 6:30-7:30pm, $10, student $6, family $25, children 6
and under free
■ Mud in Yer Eye music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, Lakewood Masonic
Temple, 15300 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 8-11pm, teaching 7-8pm, $8, family $20
■ Pocketful o' Gimmick music, Susan English caller, contra dance, Valley College
Grange, 2411 Shreve Rd., (Rt, 226 just south of Rt. 3,) Wooster, 7:30-10:30pm,
teaching 7pm, $6, $15 family, $5 student, info: 330/347-8155
* ■ 1st Saturday afternoon Irish seisiún, traditional Irish repertoire and instruments,
Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr. (next to the Coast Guard station), Ashtabula
440/964-2273, 4-6pm
■ Good Company Old Firehouse Winery, 3-7pm
■ The Loose Tooth Band Kosicek Vineyards, 5-8pm
■ Dan Holt Coffee Corners, 7-9pm
■ Chris Allen and Tom Prebish Gunselman’s Tavern, 7-9pm
■ Highway 57, Bobby Hutch and Grand Old Country First Saturdays, Bluegrass
Saturday Night, Johnson Community Center, 800 Gilmer Rd. (county Rt. 141),
Leavittsburg, info: 330/898-6891, 7-11pm, adult $10, children free
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1012, 6400 Rt. 46,
Cortland 330/637-9957, 7-11pm
■ Stone River Band Old Mill Winery, 7-11pm
■ Bongo Joe & Cleveland Blue ThornCreek Winery, 7-10pm
■ Jim Gill Vermillion Valley Vineyards, 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman
440/965-5202, 7pm
■ The Gage Brothers folk, Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm
■ Joe Fritz Candlelight Winery, 7:30-9:30pm
■ Roy Zimmerman humorous topical songs, “This Machine” Tour, Deborah Van
Kleef UU Society of Cleveland, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts., 7:30pm, $15
suggested donation
■ Matt Harmon singer-songwriter, 8pm; Bill Lestock 10pm, Barking Spider
■ In Cahootz Beach Club Grill, Concord Plaza, 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Rd.,
Mentor440/350-0088, 8pm
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■ James Ranke Boathouse Bar and Grille, 218 Hartford Ave., Put-In-Bay 419/2855665, 8-11pm
■ Jeff Varga Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm
■ Kerry Patrick Clark singer-songwriter, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm
■ Paul Borger and Joe Rollin Porter Passion Blues, 1212 Walnut Ave. NE, Canton
234/214-0396, 8-11pm
■ Kizmet Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm
■ Cracker, Whiskey Daredevils alt. rock & rockabilly, Beachland Ballroom, 8:30pm,
$22 in advance, $25 day of show, ** all ages
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Trivs, 8:30pm
■ John Markovic blues, Barrel Room Wine Bar, 7901 Cleveland Ave., N.W., North
Canton 330/244-1535, 9pm-midnight
■ Blonde Boy Grunt & The Groans Canal Boat Lounge, 119 S. Canal St., Canal
Fulton 330/854-9902, 9pm-midnight
■ No Strangers Here Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
Chad Hoffman Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington
440/647-3520, 9pm
■ Blackjack Gypsies Redhawk Grille, 9pm
■ The Juke Hounds blues, Hard Rock Café at The Hard Rock Rocksino, 10pm-1am
■ Kevin McCarthy Mullarkey’s, 10pm
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day
feast of the Ascension celebrated
■ Tom Todd hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm
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■ Greg Canda hosts casual monthly folk night acoustic jam Peninsula Art Academy,
1600 W. Mill St. (behind Winking Lizard), Peninsula, info: 330/603-2591, 7-10:30pm
* ■ Harry Nowak hosts open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron
330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight
* ■ open mike, Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St., Kent 330/ 677-7320, 10pm, usually
preceded by short independent films - no formal host, sign in 8pm with David R. Kiss
■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 17th year, CebarsEuclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm
■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight
■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life
Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303),
Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am
■ Irish Sundays series: Mother’s Day traditional Irish Brunch The Kilroys Rusty
Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 11am, 2pm (two shows), $10,
families welcome, all ages
■ Ted Yoder hammered dulcimer, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm
■ Steve Madewell Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern
Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm
■ Night Owls 10-piece 1920’s dance band, 3pm; Jim Schafer & Friends 6pm,
Barking Spider
■ Becky Boyd & The Groove Train blues, Harpersfield Vineyard, 3-6pm
■ Mitchel Evan & The Mangrove trio from CO, ***Wilbert’s, 3:30-5pm
■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic, Mother’s Day celebration, Grand River Cellars,
reservations suggested, 4-7pm
■ Tom Todd hosts Mother's Day open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Stone Mad Pub, 1306 W. 65th St.
281-6500, 7pm
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■ David Wax Museum, Darlingside Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $15 in advance,
$18 day of show, ** all ages
Monday, May 9
■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house
sound, drums, amps
■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library,
3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, penswift@yahoo.com, 7pm
■ Cleveland Songwriters monthly 2nd Monday gathering, Sachsenheim (Hall): kitchen
and bar is open, 7001 Denison Ave. 651-0888, 7pm
■ Roots of American Music and FreshGrass Music Festival hosts 2nd Monday
Grassroots Bluegrass Jam, Happy Dog at Euclid Tavern, 11625 Euclid Ave., 7:30pm,
listeners welcome, free
* ■ Kenny P hosts weekly mashup jam, The Local Tavern-Mentor, 9470 Mentor Ave.
(Rt. 6), 440/392-6022, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd.,
Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up
* ■ Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) hosts open mike, Baxter’s, 205 S. Main St., Akron
234/678-0761, 9-11pm, sign up 8pm
* ■ Good Energy host open jam, Coda, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200,
8pm-midnight
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* ■ Sweetwater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave.,
Tremont 522-0006, 9pm
■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former
Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight
■ Xe La hosts Kobalt Bar open mike, The Social Room, 2261 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts.
321-0736, 10pm-2am
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Acoustic America series, Cuyahoga
County Public Library, South Euclid – Lyndhurst branch (new), 1876 S Green Rd.,
South Euclid 382-4880, 7pm, free, registration suggested
■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm
■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm
Tuesday, May 10
■ Hu$hMoney music, Carol Kopp, contra dance, (NOTE: formerly the Thursdays
Peninsula dance) Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 8-10:30pm,
7pm teaching, $8, student $6
■ Cleveland Ceili Club offers set dancing lessons, St. Clarence hall,
30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 8-10pm
■ Tuesday open country music jam, Case Café in Grand Valley Market & Flea Market,
640 E. Main St., Orwell, 440/437-8476, 6-9pm
* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub,
3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212
■ Irwin Weinberger coordinates a Roots of American Music sponsored old-time
string band music jam, for traditional Appalachian stringed instruments only, all skill
levels and listeners welcome, The M.T. Glass, 13443 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., info:
330/256-4021, 7-9pm
■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion,
522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm
■ Dave Nared now hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter
showcase, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm
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■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host weekly “Chicks with Picks” acoustic rock jam,
Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/5519155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut
Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover
* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm
* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly open mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron,
330/644-3160, 8-11pm
* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts the weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock
open jam, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville
440/327-3764, 8:30pm
■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave.,
Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm
* ■ Morte Treehorn (Kill the Hippies) hosts open mike, full stage of band equipment
available, Trio's Bar, 13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood 226-8828, 10pm-1am
■ Little Steve-o Duo Gervasi Vineyard, 5-8pm
■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
440/234-1001, 6-8pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour,
1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm
■ Fred Gillen Jr. singer-songwriter, Barking Spider, 7pm
■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent
330/968-4603, 7:30pm
■ Malcolm Bruce acoustic ballads from U.K., son of Cream bassist Jack,
***Wilbert’s, 8-11pm
Wednesday, May 11
Yom HaAtzmaut begins at sundown - Israel Independence Day
■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm
■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St.,
Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm
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■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited,
listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick
w330/220-9944, 6pm
■ Nick Zuber hosts open mike, Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm
■ weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover
■ David Nicholson hosts 2nd Wednesday open mike, Brandy-Wine Bar, 5555 AkronPeninsula Rd.(S. Locust St.), Peninsula 330/657-2526, 7-10pm, sign up 6:45pm
■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676,
7pm
■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler
Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-9pm
* ■ Eric Brooke and special guest, host open jam with the Acoustic Network,
Rafters, 7pm
■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of
Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm
* ■ Kenny P hosts open mike jam, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007
Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ weekly open mike, rotating hosts, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431,
8pm-midnight
■ Gary Hall hosts “mostly acoustic” weekly open mike, loaner guitar available, Blue
Rock Café, 8pm-midnight
■ Jason Patrick Meyers hosts Brent Kirby’s “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a prearranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3”
drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments
and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm
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■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up
online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3” drop-down) Musica, 8pm
■ Shawn Mishack hosts (new) open mike, Packy Malley’s, 8pm
■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums provided Fort’s Old
Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm
■ Randy Horvath and Erik Urycki (of The Speedbumps) host weekly open mike,
Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm
■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host
blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm
* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great
Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am
■ Ryan Humbert Gervasi Vineyard, 5-8pm
■ Dan Hubbard americana, 6pm; Jerry and Bob and Megan 8pm; Jon Mosey
blues,americana, 10pm, Barking Spider
■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 7-10pm
■ Kristine Jackson Trivs, 7pm
■ Jen Maurer Duo /Trio americana, Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Water Street Tavern, 7pm
■ Art Alexakis (of Everclear) solo acoustic Songs and Stories tour, Music Box
Supper Club Concert Hall, 7:30pm, $22 in advance, $25 day of show reserved, all
ages
■ Chris and Tom The Harp, 8pm
Thursday, May 12
Guy Davis’ 64th birthday
National Limerick Day
International Nurses Day
■ Maire Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club, info:
228-2352, 7-9pm, $10 a month
■ Time Literally hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Phix Café (new location) 4485
Mayfield Rd., parking in rear, South Euclid 381-5705, 7-9pm, sign up 6:30pm
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■ Rick Drew (of Smack the Frog) hosts (new) weekly songwriters acoustic open mike,
Beach Club Grill, Concord Plaza, 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor 440/350-0088,
7:30pm
* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's
Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm
* ■ open mike, with guitar & keyboard available, sign up with bartender Monica, Little
Mountain Brewing Co., 7:30pm
■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/7226328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome
* ■ Steve Village hosts weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer,
7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 7:30-11:30pm
* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and
rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street
Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight
■ Book and Page host weekly open mike, Michel's Tavern, 1157 W. Main St. (Rt.59),
Kent, 330/673-3005, 8pm-midnight
■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St,
Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm
* ■ Leah Lou hosts the unpredictable weekly open mike-aroni of poetry and music,
The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966,
8:30-11pm
* ■ The Reid Project, featuring Miss Butterscotch host blues and jazz jam, The
House of Swing, 8:30pm
■ Northeast Ohio Drum & Music Jam Beachland Ballroom, 9pm, free monthly event,
** all ages
■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm
■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd.,
Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm
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■ Marc Delgado 6pm; Spoon Too Soon americana, 8pm; Brand New Hat 10pm,
Barking Spider
■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6:30-8:30pm
■ Dante & Bob acoustic, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Nick Ammons Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park 12 Main St., Westlake 440/4551732, 7-10pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Gunselman’s Tavern, 21490 Lorain Rd.,
Fairview Park 440/331-5719, 7pm
■ Rick and Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:3011pm
■ Chris Hatton’s Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Craic Brothers Irish, P.J. McIntyre’s
Friday, May 13
■ Toad in the Hole music, Carol Kopp caller, English country dance, (NOTE: new
location) St. Patrick church hall, 3606 Bridge Ave., pot luck 6:30pm, dance 8-11pm, $8
■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland,
bjnite@windstream.net
■ Craig hosts open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm
■ rotating hosts weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane,
Briquettes Smokehouse, (new location) 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273,
9-11pm
■ Nice & Easy Duo Ferrante Winery, 6-9:30pm
■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Chagrin Falls 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin
Falls 440/318-1560, 7-10pm
■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Cuyahoga Falls 2291 Riverfront Pkwy,
Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7685, 7-10pm
■ Just George solo acoustic from Key West, Coffee Corners, 7-9pm
■ Porch Rockers Deer's Leap Winery, 7-10pm
■ Gretchen Pleuss solo acoustic, Gypsy Beans & Bakery, 6425 Detroit Ave., 7-9pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Harpersfield Winery, 7-10pm
■ Tom Tobias and Maria Petti Kosicek Vineyards, 7-10pm
■ Jim Gill Shanks Bar & Grill, Ashland Golf Club, 1333 Center St., Ashland
419/289-2917, 7pm
■ Mike Lenz & Peggy Coyle Maize Valley Market & Winery, 6193 Edison St. NE (Rt.
619), Hartville 330/877-8344, 7:30-9:30pm
■ Christine Marie Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm
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■ Brent Kirby and His Luck Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $11 presale, $15
day of show
■ Joe Pug singer/songwriter from MD, with special guest, Andrew Combs Music
Box Supper Club Concert Hall, 8pm, $15 in advance, $18 day of show reserved, all
ages
■ Travis ‘Moonchild’ Haddix Blues Band Friday the 13th Party, Rusty Anchor
Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 8pm, $7, Lucky 7 series includes
complimentary craft cocktail
■ Chad Hoffman Paradise Island Saloon, 830 Babbitt Rd., Euclid 732-7101, 8pm
■ UpFront Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm
■ Mark Loren Your Vine or Mine?, 154 Main St., Painesville, 8-10:30pm
■ Becky Boyd and the Groove Train Redhawk Grille, 8:30pm-12:30am
■ Into The Blue return again of an evening of americana from the Grateful Dead set
list, Beachland Ballroom, 9pm, $12, **all ages
■ The New Barleycorn traditional Irish, Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
■ Chris Allen The Harp, 9pm
■ Michelle Romary Band Hard Rock Café at The Hard Rock Rocksino, 10pm-1am
■ Eric Butler Mullarkey’s, 10pm
Saturday, May 14
World Fair Trade Day
■ Dazed & Confused Duo: Mark Horning & William R. Klein (video), Frostville
Farmers’ Market, Frostville Museum barn, Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River
Reservation, 24101 Cedar Point Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-6660, 9am-1pm
■ One String Short music, Beth Gray & Dennis Kempthorne callers, new contra
dance, Canfield Dublin Grange, 6571 Fairground Blvd., Canfield, info: Dennis 330/8235840, http://www.westernreservecontradance.com/ 7-9:30pm, $8
■ Rhubarb Pie, Michael Hamilton caller, contra dance note the date, Communion of
Saints Church Gym (former St. Ann), 2175 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts., 8-11pm, 7pm
teaching, $5
■ Mike Kellat hosts 2nd Saturday open mike, all instruments and styles welcome,
Spiritualist Church, 5403 S. Ridge Rd.W., Ashtabula (Saybrook) info: 440/969-1724,
11am-3pm
■ Bob Wrobel leads casual monthly Acoustic Players Circle, this month’s theme:
”animals”, strummers invited & listeners welcome, CanalWay Center, Cleveland
Metroparks,1-3pm
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* ■ Joel Specht hosts old-time string band open jam, the Harbor Perk Coffeehouse
and Roasting Co., 1003 Bridge St., Ashtabula 440/964-9277, 4-7pm
■ open mike monthly Coffee House, lower fellowship hall, Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, 28455 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake 440/871-5565, 7-10pm, coffee & desserts
(donation)
desserts
■ Acoustic Mayhem Boathouse Bar and Grille, 218 Hartford Ave., Put-In-Bay
419/285-5665, 2-5pm
■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm
■ Songwriters in the Round Barking Spider, 4pm
■ Jim Ales Kosicek Vineyards, 5-8pm
■ Nick Zuber Laurentia Vineyard & Winery, 4599 S. Madison Rd., Madison
440/296-9175, 5-8pm
■ Dan McCoy & Kevin Conaway Slim & Jumbo's, 8105 Main St., Garrettsville,
330/527-0999, 5-8pm
■ Coney Carver & the Rainbow Valley Boys (video), Whitaker Bros. second
Saturdays, Bluegrass Music Saturday: Chapparell’s Community Center, 2418 S.
Arlington Rd., Akron, jam session 5:30-6:30pm, show 7-11pm, info: 330/592-5648,
adult $10, free for children age 11 & under with adult
■ David Mayfield, Mo’ Mojo Jilly’s Music Room, 5:30pm
■ Pete Cavano acoustic jazz guitar, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm
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■ Will Cheshier Troutman Vineyards, 4243 Columbus Rd. (Rt. 3), Wooster
330/263-4345, 6-8pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Fat Head’s Tasting Room & Production
Brewery, 18741 Sheldon Rd., Middleburg Heights 898-0242, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Royal Holland alt. folk, synth from KY, ***Wilbert’s, 6:30-10pm
■ Alex Bevan 3rd annual Pinwheel open house RV Fest, Advanced RV, 4590
Hamann Industrial Pkwy, Willoughby 440/283-0405, 7pm, free, call for reservations
■ Blackjack Gypsies American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Strongsville (note:
location has changed) Albion Middle School, 11109 Webster Rd., Strongsville, 7pm
■ Taylor Lamborn singer-songwriter, Burntwood Tavern – Solon 33675 Solon Rd.,
Solon 440/914-0290, 7-10pm
■ Jesse Huge Coffee Corners, 7-9pm
■ Sam & Gary Deer's Leap Winery, 7-10pm
■ John Markovic English Pub Bistro, 320 E. Main St., Ravenna 330/296-7696,
7-10pm
■ Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller Old 97 Café, 7pm
■ Clyde Alan Hensley Sonnets, 7pm
■ Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm
■ Steve Vanderink Candlelight Winery, 7:30-9:30pm
■ Bongo Joe & Cleveland Blue Cellar 59 Wine Bar, 3984 Kent Rd.(Rt. 59), Stow
330/688-2684, 7:30-10:30pm
■ Brad Bolton & Peggy Coyle Maize Valley Market & Winery, 6193 Edison St. NE
(Rt. 619), Hartville 330/877-8344, Market & Winery, 7:30-9:30pm
■ Hey Mavis Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 7:30pm, $10,
all ages
■ Curbside Country country, 8pm; Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys 10pm,
Barking Spider
■ Chad Hoffman The Depot at Union Station, 700 N. Center St.(Rt.301), LaGrange
440/355-6505, 8pm
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■ Roger Hoover and Western Reserve Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $14
presale, $15 day of show
■ Mossy Moran Irish, Gunselman’s Tavern, 8-11pm
■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 461 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 410/285-1318, 8pm
■ Project 21220 Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm
■ Charles Geil Trivs, 8pm
■ Shawn & Shelby acoustic duo (of Oldboy), EP release, Charles Hill Jr. featuring
Al Moss, The Benjamin Liar Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $7 in advance, $10 day of
show, ** all ages
■ The New Barleycorn traditional Irish, Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
■ Kristine Jackson The Harp, 9pm
■ Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. reggae, P.J. McIntyre’s
■ Post Road country, Hooley House-Mentor, 9:30pm
■ Mad Macs Mullarkey’s, 10pm
Sunday, May 15
Pentecost aka Whit Sunday
the late Utah Phillips was born, in Cleveland, 81 years ago today
■ British Isles Music open jam Euclid City Limits House Concert Series, up
stairs at The Conscious Nest, 8-11pm, by invitation only: contact the artists or
Ally Harris for an invitation, $5 suggested donation, free pizza provided
■ Susie Hagan hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm
* ■ Acoustic Artform: Larry Ketola, Billy Fury & Jeff Ulmicher host 3rd Sunday
monthly open mike/jam night, A & J Pub & Grub, 3415 Brookpark Rd., Old Brooklyn
801-4771 5pm
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* ■ Harry Nowak hosts open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron
330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight
* ■ open mike, Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St., Kent 330/ 677-7320, 10pm, usually
preceded by short independent films - no formal host, sign in 8pm with David R. Kiss
■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 17th year, CebarsEuclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm
■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight
■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life
Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303),
Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am
■ Armand Cadieux Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern
Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Ferrante Winery, 1:30-5pm
■ Brigid’s Cross Duo: Peggy & Paulie Irish, Sunday with the Friends series, Main
Auditorium, Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 226-8275, 24pm, free
■ John Gall Debonne Vineyards, 2:30-5:30pm
■ Hot Jazz Seven an 8-piece Dixieland band, 3pm; Michael McDonald & Friends
6pm, Barking Spider
■ Irish Sundays series: The Portersharks Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music
Box Supper Club, 3pm, free-no cover, families welcome, all ages
■ Larry, Darryl, Darryl, and Sheryl Old Firehouse Winery, 5-9pm
■ Young Dubliners celtic rock from L. A., with special guests, The Drunken Hearts
Music Box Supper Club Concert Hall, 7pm, $15 in advance, $18 day of show reserved,
all ages
■ The Sam Hooper Group, Gaetano's Underworld Blues Band Indie Blues / Rock
Night!, Beachland Tavern, 7:30pm, free event, ** all ages
■ Little Steve-o Duo blues, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, 9pm-midnight
Monday, May 16
National Love a Tree day
■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house
sound, drums, amps
■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library,
3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, penswift@yahoo.com, 7pm
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* ■ Kenny P hosts weekly mashup jam, The Local Tavern-Mentor, 9470 Mentor Ave.
(Rt. 6), 440/392-6022, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd.,
Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up
* ■ Good Energy host open jam, Coda, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200,
8pm-midnight
* ■ Sweetwater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave.,
Tremont 522-0006, 9pm
■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former
Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight
■ Xe La hosts Kobalt Bar open mike, The Social Room, 2261 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts.
321-0736, 10pm-2am
■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm
■ Zach Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm
■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm
■ The Spook School alt.pop rock quartet from Scotland, Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm,
$10, ** all ages
Tuesday, May 17
today would have been Jesse Winchester’s 72nd birthday
■ Stomp Culture music, Kenny Wilson caller, contra dance, Chagrin Falls
Township Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, info: Will 316-0068, 8-10:30pm, 7:30pm
teaching, $10, $8 age 17 and younger, $25 family
■ Cleveland Ceili Club offers set dancing lessons, St. Clarence hall,
30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 8-10pm
■ Tuesday open country music jam, Case Café in Grand Valley Market & Flea Market,
640 E. Main St., Orwell, 440/437-8476, 6-9pm
* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub,
3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212
■ Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) hosts monthly “10 on Tuesday” planned open mike,
as part of the Voices in the Valley music program, G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., (Rt. 303)
at Riverview Rd., Peninsula 330/657-2528, to sign up, email Erik, 7pm
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■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion,
522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm
■ Dave Nared now hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter
showcase, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm
■ Jim Ales hosts acoustic open mike, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville
Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, 7:30pm
■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host weekly “Chicks with Picks” acoustic rock jam,
Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/5519155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut
Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover
* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm
* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly open mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron,
330/644-3160, 8-11pm
* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts the weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock
open jam, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville
440/327-3764, 8:30pm
■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave.,
Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm
* ■ Morte Treehorn (Kill the Hippies) hosts open mike, full stage of band equipment
available, Trio's Bar, 13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood 226-8828, 10pm-1am
■ Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller Brown Bag Concert Series,
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 317 E Liberty St., Medina 330/725-4131, noon, freewill
offering, box lunch available
■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
440/234-1001, 6-8pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour,
1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm
■ Chris Nauman americana/folk, Barking Spider, 7pm
■ Jim Keserich Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 7-11pm
■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent
330/968-4603, 7:30pm
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■ Bella's Bartok acoustic klezmer rock sextet from MA, Pinch And Squeal
Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, ** all ages
■ Wonky Tonk: Jasmine Poole country from Covington KY, ***Wilbert’s, 9-11pm
■ Charlie Wiener Barking Spider, 10pm
Wednesday, May 18
■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm
■ Wood Floor music, Dale Shirer, caller, (new) Ohio City contra dance, up stairs at
St. Patrick church hall, 3606 Bridge Ave., 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 7pm, info: Dale
Shirer 440/891-9901, $8, $6 student
■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St.,
Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm
■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited,
listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick
w330/220-9944, 6pm
■ Nick Zuber hosts open mike, Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm
■ weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover
■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676,
7pm
■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler
Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-9pm
* ■ Eric Brooke and special guest, host open jam with the Acoustic Network,
Rafters, 7pm
■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of
Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm
* ■ Kenny P hosts open mike jam, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007
Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
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■ weekly open mike, rotating hosts, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431,
8pm-midnight
■ Gary Hall hosts “mostly acoustic” weekly open mike, loaner guitar available, Blue
Rock Café, 8pm-midnight
■ Jason Patrick Meyers hosts Brent Kirby’s “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a prearranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3”
drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments
and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm
■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up
online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3” drop-down) Musica, 8pm
■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums provided Fort’s Old
Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm
■ Randy Horvath and Erik Urycki (of The Speedbumps) host weekly open mike,
Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm
■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host
blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm
* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great
Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am
■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 7-10pm
■ Logan Wells country, Trivs, 7pm
■ Bella’s Bartok folk rock sextet from MA, Jilly’s Music Room, 7:30pm
■ Old 97's alt. country rock from TX, Heartless Bastards, and special guest B J
Barham (Of American Aquarium) Beachland Ballroom, 8pm, $26, ** all ages
■ Lonesome Stars The Harp, 8pm
■ Bob Sammon storysongs, Jim Schafer, Jerry Allen Songwriters in the round,
Sachsenheim Hall, 7001 Denison Ave. 651-0888, 8-9:30pm
■ The Misery Jackals thrash bluegrass, The Imperial Rooster alt. country / gonzo
roots, Annabell’s Bar & Lounge, 784 W. Market St., Akron 330/535-1112, 10pm
■ Gary Hall Barking Spider, 10pm
Thursday, May 19
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■ Mike Wojtila solo, polka, Taverne of Richfield, 7:30-9pm
■ Richie Kindler hosts monthly Irish Pub Night Celtic Jam (seisiún) Jupiter Studios &
Jupiter Moons Pizzeria, 346 E. Main St., Alliance 330/829-3399, 5pm open & learning
tunes, 7pm seisiún, all musicians and listeners welcome
■ Time Literally hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Phix Café (new location) 4485
Mayfield Rd., parking in rear, South Euclid 381-5705, 7-9pm, sign up 6:30pm
■ Rick Drew (of Smack the Frog) hosts (new) weekly songwriters acoustic open mike,
Beach Club Grill, Concord Plaza, 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor 440/350-0088,
7:30pm
* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's
Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm
* ■ open mike, with guitar & keyboard available, sign up with bartender Monica, Little
Mountain Brewing Co., 7:30pm
■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/7226328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome
* ■ Steve Village hosts weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer,
7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 7:30-11:30pm
* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and
rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street
Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight
■ Book and Page host weekly open mike, Michel's Tavern, 1157 W. Main St. (Rt.59),
Kent, 330/673-3005, 8pm-midnight
■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St,
Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm
* ■ Leah Lou hosts the unpredictable weekly open mike-aroni of poetry and music,
The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966,
8:30-11pm
* ■ The Reid Project, featuring Miss Butterscotch host blues and jazz jam, The
House of Swing, 8:30pm
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■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm
■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd.,
Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm
■ Poor Howard Stith acoustic blues, Barking Spider, 6pm
■ Jim Gill High & Low Winery (new), 588 Medina Rd., Medina 844/466-4456, 6pm
■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6:30-8:30pm
■ Dante & Bob acoustic, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Thomas Girard and Rick Szekelyi host singer-songwriter showcase in the round
Blue Rock Cafe, 7-9pm
■ Mo Andrews singer-songwriter/acoustic rock, Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park
12 Main St., Westlake 440/455-1732, 7-10pm
■ Chad Hoffman Burntwood Tavern-Cuyahoga Falls, 2291 Riverfront Pkwy.,
Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7085, 7pm
■ Jimmy Maguire Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst
440/459-1155, 7-10pm
■ Becky Boyd solo/acoustic, nouveau (John Palmer’s Bistro 44), 7pm-10pm
■ Rick and Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:3011pm
■ Chris Hatton’s Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder The Kent Stage, 8pm, $45, 35 reserved, all
ages
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Rush Inn-Lakewood, 17800 Detroit
Ave., Lakewood 221-3224, 8pm
■ HillBilly IDOL country, Barking Spider, 10pm
Friday, May 20
Chuck Brodsky’s 56th birthday
■ Musidora music, Wes Senseman caller, English country dance, Unitarian Society
Hall. 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts., info: 650-8622, 8-11pm, $7
■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland,
bjnite@windstream.net
■ Craig hosts open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm
■ rotating hosts weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane,
Briquettes Smokehouse, (new location) 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273,
9-11pm
■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm
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■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, The Old Angle Tavern, 1848 W. 25th St.
(at Bridge) 861-5643, 5-7pm
■ Jimmy Maguire Burntwood Tavern – Chagrin Falls 504 E. Washington St.,
Chagrin Falls 440-318-1560, 7-10pm
■ Spoon Too Soon americana, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St. (Rt.615),
Mentor 440/290-8676, 7-10pm
■ Tracey Thomas Jilly’s Music Room, 7pm
■ Alex Bevan Kosicek Vineyards, 7-10pm
■ Jim Gill Nauti Vine Winery, 3950 S. Main St., Akron (Portage Lakes)
330/644-5444, 7pm
■ Becky Boyd & The Groove Train blues, Sapori Italian Grille, 33481 Lake Rd.,
Avon Lake 440/933-4360, reservations recommended, 7-10p ■ Steve Miracle
Sonnets, 7-9pm
■ Chad Hoffman Vermillion Boat Club, 5416 Liberty Ave., Vermilion 440/967-6634,
7-10:30pm
■ Celtic Rush Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-9pm
■ Midnight Trail Band americana, 8pm; Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. reggae,
10pm, Barking Spider
■ The Blue Drivers blues, swing, The Bevy in Birdtown (former Winchester) 12112
Madison Ave., Lakewood 227-2389, 8-11pm
■ Mo’ Mojo zydeco, Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $12 presale, $15 day of
show
■ Brent Kirby Gunselman’s Tavern, 8-11pm
■ Joe Louis Walker eclectic electric blues from CA, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the
Music Box Supper Club, 8pm, $15 in advance, $18 day of show, all ages
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■ Whooz Playin Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm
■ The Chestertons, Emily And Ivory, Jason Patrick Meyers Beachland Tavern,
8:30pm, $6 in advance, $8 day of show, ** all ages
■ Kristine Jackson Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
■ Old Pitch the Peat The Harp, 9pm
■ Umojah Nation reggae, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, 9pm-midnight
■ Michael Crawley and Brent Hopper Irish, P.J. McIntyre’s
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, The Speakeasy! at Quintana’s Barber &
Dream Spa, 2200 S.Taylor Rd., Cleveland Hts. 421-83802, 9pm
■ Monica Robins and The Ninja Cowboys contemporary country, Brothers LoungeMusic Hall, 9:30pm, $5
■ Nick Zuber Mullarkey’s, 10pm
Saturday, May 21
full flower moon 5:15pm
5/21-5/22: Hessler Street Fair
one block north of the intersection of Euclid Ave. & Mayfield Rd., University Circle
■ 11am
■ noon
■ 1pm
■ 2pm
■ 3pm
■ 4pm
■ 5pm
■ 6pm
■ 7pm
■ 8pm
Saturday May 21
SpYder Stompers & Sugar Pie
Ballinloch
Mira Tamam
Hessler All Stars
The Reid Project
Vernon Jones Blues Cartel
Austin Walkin’ Cane
I-Tal
Lost State of Franklin
Keystone
■ 11 am
■ noon
■ 1pm
■ 2pm
■ 3pm
■ 4pm
■ 5pm
■ 6pm
■ 7pm
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Sunday May 22
Bluegrass Sweethearts
Eve 'n' Stephen
Alex Bevan
Brent Kirby
Cats on Holiday
Hybrid Shakedown
Mariama Whyte
Daddy Longlegs
Homegrown Revival
Revolution Brass Band
■ 9pm JiMiller Band
■ 8pm Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S.
more 5/21:
* ■ Roots of American Music hosts third Saturday Pickin' Session, old time acoustic
jam, CoCo Beans Café, 14895 N. State Ave., Middlefield 440/632-3426, 10:30am1:30pm
■ third Saturday Society potluck music party - - join Yahoo! Mail group for more info
■ Ray McNiece open poetry, 2pm; Brent Kirby and His Luck 6pm; Wallace
Coleman Band blues harmonica, 8pm; Blonde Boy Grunt & The Groans 10pm,
Barking Spider
■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The
Roundhouse Bar
■ Good Company Old Firehouse Winery, 3-7pm
■ Larry, Darryl, Darryl, and Sheryl Kosicek Vineyards, 5-8pm
■ Little Steve-o & John Markovic blues, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm
■ Sawmill Ridge Bluegrass Band (video), Three Rivers Bluegrass series,
Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water St., Coshocton, info: 740/498-8456, 79:30pm, followed by acoustic jam till 10:30pm, $6 donation, free to age 12 and under,
presented in support of Relay for Life Team Alana
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■ Blackjack Gypsies Deer's Leap Winery, 7-10pm
■ Jim Gill Mi Rancho Mexican Restaurant, 4914 S. Prospect St., Ravenna
330/297-5250, 7pm
■ Gage Brothers, Gretchen Pleuss, others Musica, 51 East Market St, Akron, 7pm
■ Coney Carver & the Rainbow Valley Boys, Vertical Limit, Buck & Company
third Saturdays, Bluegrass Junction: Shalersville Town Hall, 9090 Rt. 44 at Rt. 303,
Ravenna, info: 330/325-7867 7-11pm, $12 adult, $3 children (age 11-15)
■ Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm
■ Randall James Coumos Candlelight Winery, 7:30-9:30pm
■ My Social Uniform: Paul Grover solo keyboard singalong, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm
■Honeybucket newgrass trio, Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $12 presale,
$15 day of show
■ 15-60-75 The Numbers Band blues rock, Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm
■ Becky Boyd & Kristine Jackson Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431,
8-11pm
■ Brickhouse Blues Band Old Firehouse Winery, 8pm-midnight
■ Steve Mramor Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm
■ 6th annual Roxy Remembered: “The Women of Bond” with Bella Sin, Noella
Deville, Kinsey Quake, more; & the debuts of the Cleveland Burlesque Academy,
Beachland Ballroom, 8:30pm, $15 in advance, $17 day of show general admission,
$20 reserved, $50 VIP, an age 18 and older only show
■ Chad Hoffman Trivs, 8:30pm
■ Claire Stuczynski Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
■ Free Range Pickin The Harp, 9pm
■ In Cahootz Jackies Sports Bar, 569 S State St., Painesville 440/357-9394, 9pm
■ Alex Bevan nouveau (John Palmer's Bistro 44), 9pm-midnight
■ The New Barleycorn traditional Irish, P.J. McIntyre’s
■ Dan McCoy solo, Mullarkey’s, 9:30pm-1am
Sunday, May 22
Brittany Reilly’s 32nd birthday
■ the Cleveland Ceili Club presents 1916 Commemorative Ceili - Celebrating 1916 in
Dance, traditional Irish music by The Kilroys Worldwide Ceili being celebrated across
the globe! (An Comisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha -Irish Dancing Commission), West Side
Irish American Club, 4-8pm, lesson 3:30pm
■ Jimmy Ales hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm
* ■ Harry Nowak hosts open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron
330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight
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* ■ open mike, Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St., Kent 330/ 677-7320, 10pm, usually
preceded by short independent films - no formal host, sign in 8pm with David R. Kiss
■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 17th year, CebarsEuclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm
■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight
■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life
Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303),
Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am
■ Moustache Yourself! gypsy jazz, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm
■ Jen & Anthony Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm
■ Steve Madewell Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern
Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm
■ The Gage Brothers folk, 1pm; Anthony Lovano Supernatural 4pm; Cuyuga
folk, 6pm, Barking Spider
■ Dennis Ford Ferrante Winery, 1:30-5pm
■ Randall James Coumos singer-songwriter, Debonne Vineyards, 2:30-5:30pm
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Deer's Leap Winery, 4-7pm
■ Melissa Harvey solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 4-7pm
■ Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project virtuoso banjo from Toronto, 3-time Juno award
winner, songs collected by Alan Lomax, Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 7pm, $25
presale, $30 day of show
■ Ryan Humbert Band songs of Bob Dylan, Music Box Supper Club Concert Hall,
7pm, $20 in advance, $22 day of show reserved, all ages
■ Steve Katz author, producer, guitarist (The Blues Project; Blood, Sweat and Tears),
solo songs and reminiscences, return visit to Nighttown, 7pm, $20
■ The BelleRegards “rowdy” folk rock quartet from Toronto, Rusty Anchor
Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 7:30pm, $10, all ages
Monday, May 23
Shavou’ot begins at sunset
* ■ Roots of American Music hosts last Monday Pickin' Session, Dise & Co.
conference room, 20600 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 925, Shaker Hts., 6-9pm, info: 321-9350
■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house
sound, drums, amps
■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library,
3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, penswift@yahoo.com, 7pm
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* ■ Kenny P hosts weekly mashup jam, The Local Tavern-Mentor, 9470 Mentor Ave.
(Rt. 6), 440/392-6022, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd.,
Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up
* ■ Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) hosts open mike, Baxter’s, 205 S. Main St., Akron
234/678-0761, 9-11pm, sign up 8pm
* ■ Good Energy host open jam, Coda, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200,
8pm-midnight
* ■ Sweetwater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave.,
Tremont 522-0006, 9pm
■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former
Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight
■ Xe La hosts Kobalt Bar open mike, The Social Room, 2261 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts.
321-0736, 10pm-2am
■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm
■ Trashcan Sinatras veteran rock / pop vocal quartet from Scotland, Beachland
Ballroom, 8pm, $20 in advance, $22 day of show, $50 VIP, ** all ages
■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm
Tuesday, May 24
Bob Dylan’s 75th birthday
John Reynolds’ 64th birthday
■ Hu$hMoney music, Carol Kopp, contra dance, (NOTE: formerly the Thursdays
Peninsula dance) Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 8-10:30pm,
7pm teaching, $8, student $6
■ Cleveland Ceili Club offers set dancing lessons, St. Clarence hall,
30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 8-10pm
■ Tuesday open country music jam, Case Café in Grand Valley Market & Flea Market,
640 E. Main St., Orwell, 440/437-8476, 6-9pm
* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub,
3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212
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■ Will Cheshier hosts monthly open mike night, Barking Spider
■ Irwin Weinberger coordinates a Roots of American Music sponsored old-time
string band music jam, for traditional Appalachian stringed instruments only, all skill
levels and listeners welcome, The M.T. Glass, 13443 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., info:
330/256-4021, 7-9pm
■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion,
522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm
■ Dave Nared now hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter
showcase, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm
■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host weekly “Chicks with Picks” acoustic rock jam,
Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/5519155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut
Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover
* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm
* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly open mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron,
330/644-3160, 8-11pm
* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts the weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock
open jam, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville
440/327-3764, 8:30pm
■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave.,
Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm
* ■ Morte Treehorn (Kill the Hippies) hosts open mike, full stage of band equipment
available, Trio's Bar, 13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood 226-8828, 10pm-1am
■ Bongo Joe Duo blues, Gervasi Vineyard, 5-8pm
■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
440/234-1001, 6-8pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour,
1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm
■ Jerry Popiel folk rock, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 7-11pm
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■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent
330/968-4603, 7:30pm
■ Will Cheshier hosts open mike night, Barking Spider, 8pm
■ Andy Frasco & The U.N. blues rock from CA, Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $12 in
advance, $15 day of show, ** all ages
Wednesday, May 25
■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm
■ Mike & Dan Wojtila monthly polka night, The Winery at Spring Hill, 6-9pm
■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St.,
Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm
■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited,
listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick
w330/220-9944, 6pm
■ Nick Zuber hosts open mike, Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm
■ weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover
■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676,
7pm
■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler
Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-9pm
* ■ Eric Brooke and special guest, host open jam with the Acoustic Network,
Rafters, 7pm
■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of
Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm
* ■ Kenny P hosts open mike jam, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007
Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ weekly open mike, rotating hosts, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431,
8pm-midnight
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■ Gary Hall hosts “mostly acoustic” weekly open mike, loaner guitar available, Blue
Rock Café, 8pm-midnight
■ Brent Kirby hosts 10x3 Singer/Songwriter Showcase, , a pre-arranged open mike,
sign up online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3” drop-down) Brothers
Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments
and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm
■ Open mike/jam Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm
■ Jimmy Lee Experiment hosts monthly open mike/jam, The Locker Room Bar &
Grill (formerly C-Town), 1003 W Royalton Rd., Broadview Heights 440/230-0760,
8-11pm
■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up
online (find guidelines and submit form from the “BK10x3” drop-down) Musica, 8pm
■ Shawn Mishack hosts (new) open mike, Packy Malley’s, 8pm
■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums provided Fort’s Old
Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm
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■ Randy Horvath and Erik Urycki (of The Speedbumps) host weekly open mike,
Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm
■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host
blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm
* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great
Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am
■ Becky Boyd hosts jam with The Bad Boys of Blues Parkview Nite Club, 10pm
■ John Perrotta singer-songwriter, Blue Rock Café, 6-7:30pm,
■ Tommy Chris Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm
■
monthly board meeting, open to all, 7pm
■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 7-10pm
■ Jim Gill Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm
■ Hoseff Uncorked Wine Bar, 7:30-9:30pm
■ Rachel Roberts 8pm; Peggy Coyle & Brad Bolton 10pm, Barking Spider
■ Chris and Tom The Harp, 8pm
■ Danielle Nicole blues from Kansas City, Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $13 in
advance, $15 day of show Tavern, ** all ages
Thursday, May 26
Abby Linhart’s 75th birthday
■ Maire Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club, info:
228-2352, 7-9pm, $10 a month
■ Time Literally hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Phix Café (new location) 4485
Mayfield Rd., parking in rear, South Euclid 381-5705, 7-9pm, sign up 6:30pm
* ■ Kristine Jackson hosts acoustic jam, Parkview Nite Club, 6:30pm-9:30pm
■ Naturalist Dan Best hosts Maple Town Tune Traders now in its 9th year, with a new
format: an open mike (up to an hour and half) followed by sharing singalong tunes, and
a round robin acoustic jam, Geauga Park District, The West Woods Nature Center,
Oak Room A, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87), Russell, info: 440/279-0883, 7-10pm, bring
a snack to share, hot beverages available, free
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■ Rick Drew (of Smack the Frog) hosts (new) weekly songwriters acoustic open mike,
Beach Club Grill, Concord Plaza, 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor 440/350-0088,
7:30pm
* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's
Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm
* ■ open mike, with guitar & keyboard available, sign up with bartender Monica, Little
Mountain Brewing Co., 7:30pm
■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/7226328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome
* ■ Steve Village hosts weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer,
7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 7:30-11:30pm
* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and
rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street
Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight
■ Book and Page host weekly open mike, Michel's Tavern, 1157 W. Main St. (Rt.59),
Kent, 330/673-3005, 8pm-midnight
■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St,
Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm
* ■ Leah Lou hosts the unpredictable weekly open mike-aroni of poetry and music,
The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966,
8:30-11pm
* ■ The Reid Project, featuring Miss Butterscotch host blues and jazz jam, The
House of Swing, 8:30pm
■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm
■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd.,
Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm
■ Westside Steve Old Firehouse Winery, 4-8pm
■ BeJae Fleming 6pm; Anita Keys & Friends 8pm; Vicki Chew singersongwriter, country, folk, rock, 10pm, Barking Spider
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■ Blues DeVille Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 8pm, $5,
all ages; following Red Wine & Blues wine tasting, River Deck, 6pm, $20, age 21 and
over; also VIP dinner package, Rusty Anchor, 6pm, $50, all ages; or Whole Shebang
Memorial Day weekend kickoff, Rusty Anchor, 6pm, $65 reserved, age 21 and over
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Acoustic Thursday, Old Mill Winery, 6-8pm
■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6:30-8:30pm
■ Dante & Bob acoustic, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake
440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm
■ Mo Andrews acoustic rock, Burntwood Tavern – Solon 33675 Solon Rd., Solon
440/914-0290, 7-10pm
■ Strangled Darlings americana duo from Portland OR, Jilly’s Music Room, 7:30pm
■ Rick and Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:3011pm
■ Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band with special guest Joe Purdy Beachland
Ballroom, 8pm, $30, ** all ages
■ Chris Hatton’s Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm
■ Dan McCoy solo, Croagh Patrick's Pub (former Robin Hood’s), 4857 Robin Hood
Dr., Willoughby 440/946-8250, 8-11pm
■ JD Souther return of actor & singer/songwriter (of the Eagles), The Kent Stage,
8pm, $35, 25 reserved, all ages
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Live and Local series, House of Blues
Crossroads Stage, 9pm-midnight
■ Marys Lane Irish rock, P.J. McIntyre’s
■ TBS blues,rock, Redhawk Grille, 9pm
Friday, May 27
Memorial Day Weekend May 27-28-29 Dulci-More Festival 22
BSA Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace Rd., Lisbon, info: 234/564-3852
Fri/Sat/Sun evening concerts with:
■ Mark Dvorak, ■ Rachel Eddy, ■ David & Annette Lindsey,
■ Sarah Morgan, ■ Sam Rizzetta, ■ Wendy Songe
with Dulci-More members for short opening sets,
and Bill Schilling as performing emcee;
also more than 60 workshops (Sat 9am-Sun 4pm) and mealtime mini-concerts
featuring acoustic guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, fiddle, banjo, recorder, harmonica,
singing, and jamming with:
■ Todd Crowley’s Musical Petting Zoo, ■ Marge Diamond, ■ Janet Harriman
of Dually Noted, ■ The Hired Hands, ■ Bill Locke, ■ Brett Ridgeway, ■ Gary
& Toni Sager, ■ Linda Sigismondi, ■ Stringed Fantasy ■ John Whitacre,
■ Alice & Earl Whitehill
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$35 weekend, $5 for all children in a family, camping on-site, food available
more 5/27:
■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland,
bjnite@windstream.net
■ Craig hosts open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm
■ rotating hosts weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane,
Briquettes Smokehouse, (new location) 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273,
9-11pm
■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm
■ John Markovic Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Rd., Newbury
440/739-4065, 6-9pm
■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park 12 Main St., Westlake 440/4551732, 7-10pm
■ Mo Andrews acoustic rock, Burntwood Tavern – Cuyahoga Falls 2291 Riverfront
Pkwy, Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7685, 7-10pm
■ Becky Boyd & daughter Claudia Schieve The Flat Iron Cafe, 1114 Center St.,
Flats, 7-10pm
■ Jim Gill Kruse Barn Concert, Amy’s Barn, 1837 S. Cleveland-Massilon Rd., Copley
330/328-7588, 7-9:30pm, bring dish to share pot luck, donation, bring lawn chairs
■ Chad Hoffman Wolfey’s Bistro & Pub, 1069 E. Broad St., Elyria 440/365-9002,
7pm
■ Spoon Too Soon americana, LandMark Tavern & Grill (former Kickstart, Coaches),
30525 Euclid Ave., Willowick 440/944-5777, 7:30-10:30pm
■ MILO and Friends Sonnets, 7:30-9pm
■ Canyon Wind bluegrass, in the pub, West Side Irish American Club, 7:30-10:30pm
■ Elderly Brothers 8pm; Jen Maurer Project 10pm, Barking Spider
■ Sean Benjamin Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm
■ Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys “rootsgrass” quartet from Ann Arbor, Voices in the
Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $17 presale, $22 day of show
■ Dave & Paul, The Prodigal Sons Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm
■ Hey Monea alt.americana, Reel Bar, 461 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 410/285-1318,
8:30pm
■ Derek Davis Duo Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
■ Bill Fox The Harp, 9pm
■ Jen Maurer Project Mustard Seed-Highland Square, 9pm-midnight
Saturday, May 28
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■ Band Behind the Curtain music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, (NOTE: new
location) Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 S. Water St.(Rt 43), Kent, 8-11pm, 7pm
teaching, $8, $6 student
■ Andrej Debevc hosts 4th Saturday open jam, Scribbler’s Coffee Co., 388 S.
Broadway, Geneva, 440/466-2233, 2-4:30pm. All instruments and styles welcome
* ■ Stewart Lenox, Bob Zuccerelli, others host BluesNite open jam, Peninsula Art
Academy,1600 W. Mill St. (behind Winking Lizard), Peninsula 330/657-2248, 7-11pm
* ■ Adam Brodsky hosts open stage, acoustic originals and spoken word, stand-up
bass available, Literary Café, 1031 Literary Rd., Tremont 408-1962, 9:45pm
■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The
Roundhouse Bar
■ Hey Monea alt.americana, 3pm; The Ray Fogg Show 7pm; Hey Monea
9:30pm, Reel Bar, 461 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 410/285-1318
■ Lyle Heath Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm
■ Westside Steve Old Firehouse Winery, 4-8pm
■ Little Steve-o & John Markovic blues, Market District (Portage Crossings)
Grocery & Restaurant, 2687 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-6669. 6-9pm
■ Alexis Antes Troutman Vineyards, 4243 Columbus Rd. (Rt. 3), Wooster
330/263-4345, 6-8pm
■ Dr. Paul Borger blues, Coffee Corners, 7-9pm
■ In Cahootz Deer's Leap Winery, 7-10pm
■ Alex Bevan Laurello Vineyards, 7-10pm
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■ Chasin’ The Blues Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Elsworth Rd., Berlin Center
330/547-2151, 7-10pm
■ Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller (video) Vermillion Valley Vineyards,
11005 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman 440/965-5202, 7pm
■ The New Barleycorn traditional Irish, Wolf Creek Tavern, 7:30-10:30pm
■ Robert Kidney acoustic solo blues, Jack Kidney and their 15-60-75 The Numbers
Band blues rock, twin CD release party, a primarily seated, general admission show,
Beachland Ballroom, 8pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, ** all ages
■ Jim Gill Cellar 59 Wine Bar, 3984 Kent Rd.(Rt. 59), Stow 330/688-2684, 8-11pm
■ Tommy Christian & Cory Boomer Coffee Amici, 8-10pm
■ Highway 61 Band blues rock, Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Pastina Rustic Italian Kitchen, 9354 Mentor Ave.,
Mentor 440/255-3117, 8-11pm
■ Roger Hoover, Shivering Timbers presented by Cuyahoga River Concerts
U U Church of Kent, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent 330/673-4247, 8pm, $13 in advance
(tickets), $15 at the door
■ Mo Andrews singer-songwriter/acoustic rock, Trivs, 8:30pm
■ Michelle Romary Band EP release party, Brothers Lounge-Music Hall, 9pm, $5
■ Swap Meet Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight
■ The Hollywood Slim Band blues/jazz/folk, Barking Spider, 10pm
Sunday, May 29
today would have been Harry Smith’s 93rd birthday
■ British Isles Music open jam Euclid City Limits House Concert Series, up
stairs at The Conscious Nest, 8-11pm, by invitation only: contact the artists or
Ally Harris for an invitation, $5 suggested donation, free pizza provided
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* ■ Harry Nowak hosts open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron
330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight
* ■ open mike, Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St., Kent 330/ 677-7320, 10pm, usually
preceded by short independent films - no formal host, sign in 8pm with David R. Kiss
■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 17th year, CebarsEuclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm
■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight
■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life
Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303),
Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am
■ Gretchen Pleuss Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm•
■ Ryan Humbert solo, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm
■ Phil Yan Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm
■ Little Steve-o & John Markovic blues, John-O’s at Clay's Park Resort, 13190
Patterson St.NW, North Lawrence 800/860-4FUN, 1:30-4:30pm
■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The
Roundhouse Bar
■ Tom Todd one-man band, The Winery at Spring Hill, 2:30-5:30pm
■ David G. Smith americana/bluegrass, Barking Spider, 3pm
■ Becky Boyd & Randy J. Daniels Cleats Marblehead, 6801 E. Harbor Rd.,
Lakeside - Marblehead 419/732-2587, 3-6pm
■ Irish Sundays series: The Auld Pitch Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box
Supper Club, 3pm, free-no cover, families welcome, all ages
■ Hey Monea alt.americana, 3pm; The Ray Fogg Show 7pm; Hey Monea
9:30pm, Reel Bar, 461 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 410/285-1318
■ Strangled Darlings acoustic duo from OR, ***Wilbert’s, 3:30-5pm
■ Randall James Coumos solo, Deer's Leap Winery, 4-7pm
■ Sur Lawrence Trupo singer-songwriter, Barking Spider, 6pm
■ Mo’ Mojo Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box, 8pm, $10 in advance, $12
day of show, all ages
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day observed
■ Michelle Romary Acoustic Band Aurora Farms Outlet Mall Concert Series,
549 S Chillicothe Rd., Aurora, 1pm
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■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house
sound, drums, amps
■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd.,
Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up
* ■ Good Energy host open jam, Coda, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200,
8pm-midnight
* ■ Sweetwater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave.,
Tremont 522-0006, 9pm
■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former
Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight
■ Xe La hosts Kobalt Bar open mike, The Social Room, 2261 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts.
321-0736, 10pm-2am
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Veteran's Park, downtown Painesville "Americana"
Memorial Day show tribute to Veterans 11:30am-12:30pm
■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Debonne Vineyards, 2:30-5:30pm
■ Joe Rollin Porter The Public House, 17219 Lorain Ave. 252-6608, 6-9pm
■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm
■ Tom Todd one-man band, Old Firehouse Winery 8pm-midnight
■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm
Tuesday, May 31
■ Cleveland Ceili Club offers set dancing lessons, St. Clarence hall,
30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 8-10pm
■ Tuesday open country music jam, Case Café in Grand Valley Market & Flea Market,
640 E. Main St., Orwell, 440/437-8476, 6-9pm
* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub,
3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212
■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion,
522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm
■ Dave Nared now hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter
showcase, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm
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■ Jim Ales hosts acoustic open mike, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville
Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, 7:30pm
■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host weekly “Chicks with Picks” acoustic rock jam,
Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/5519155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm
■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut
Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover
* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm
* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly open mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron,
330/644-3160, 8-11pm
* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts the weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock
open jam, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville
440/327-3764, 8:30pm
■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave.,
Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm
* ■ Morte Treehorn (Kill the Hippies) hosts open mike, full stage of band equipment
available, Trio's Bar, 13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood 226-8828, 10pm-1am
■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
440/234-1001, 6-8pm
■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour,
1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm
■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent
330/968-4603, 7:30pm
■ Hoseff 8pm; The Imaginary Outlaws: Avin Baird, Ryann ‘guitar’ Anderson &
Dave Mann Wolf 10pm, Barking Spider
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Legend
3” pictures are cover art of brand new CD from the artist
note that links to Facebook or ReverbNation do appear active, but their text must be
entered manually in your browser
outdoor music event, seating may or may not be provided
house concert: up close and personal listening experience in someone’s home
dance opportunity: contra, English country, swing, polka
participatory event: open mike (take turns), jam (play with others), community sing
asterisks
* = Some of these once-recurring events no longer exist. Your persistent feedback
is essential. We need your help - - please let us know changes by email.
** = At “all ages” Beachland and Musica shows, an additional $2 fee will be charged
at the door for patrons under the age of 21.
*** = A Wilbert’s show that is “Free admission, pay as you go.” There is no charge
for admission and when the basket is passed, or when you leave, you pay
whatever amount you think the artist deserves.
Mark the dates
Wed/Thu June 1 & 2 Judy Collins comes to Music Box Supper Club
Sat/Sun July 9 & 10 Music in the Valley Folk Festival at Hale Farm
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LOCATIONS
Venues with regular live acoustic music, mentioned repeatedly in this 5/16 calendar
If no city = Cleveland, If no area code = 216
ABC
Barking Spider Tavern, 11310 Juniper Rd., University Circle 421-2863
Barrel Run Crossing Winery, 3272 Industry Rd., Rootstown 330/325-1075
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd. 383-1124
Blue Rock Café, 5827 Darrow Rd.(Rt. 91), Hudson 330/650-2222
Brandy-Wine Bar, 5555 Akron-Peninsula Rd.(S. Locust St.), Peninsula 330/657-2526
Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Ave. 226-2767
CanalWay Center, Cleveland Metroparks, 4524 E. 49th St.. Cuyahoga Heights 206-1000
Candlelight Winery, 11325 Center St., Garrettsville 330/527-4118
Cebars Euclid Tavern, 595 E 185th St., Euclid 481-9509
Coffee Amici, 328 S. Main St., Findlay 419/423-7957
Coffee Corners Antiques, 14544 Main St. (aka N. Cheshire St. or Main Market Rd.), Burton 440/834-0076
The Conscious Nest, 20150 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid 692-0325
DEFG
DeBonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Rd., Madison 440/466-3485
Deer's Leap Winery,1520 Harpersfield Rd. (Rt. 534), Geneva 440/466-1248
Eastland Inn, 33 Eastland Rd., Berea 440/234-7260
Europe Gyro Pizza, 107 S. Depeyster St., Kent 330/678-4976
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 Rt. 307, Geneva, 440/466-VINO
Flannery’s Irish Pub, 323 Prospect Ave.E 781-7782
G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St.(Rt. 303), Peninsula 330/657-2528
Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St.NE, Canton 330/497-1000
Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, 5750 S. Madison Rd. (Rt. 528), Madison 440/298-9838
Gunselman’s Tavern, 21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park 440/331-5719
H
Hard Rock Rocksino, 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield 330/908-7625
The Harp Tavern, 4408 Detroit Ave. 939-0200
Harpersfield Vineyard, 6387 Rt. 307 W., Geneva 440/466-4739
House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave. 523-BLUE
The House of Swing, 4490 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid 382-2771
IJKL
Jilly’s Music Room, (former Northside), 11 N. Main St., Akron 330/576-5960
Jupiter Studios & Jupiter Moons Pizzeria, 346 E. Main St., Alliance 330/829-3399
Kosicek Vineyards, 636 Rt. 534, Harpersfield 440/361-4573
Little Mountain Brewing Co., 7621 Mentor Ave., Mentor 440/256-1645
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M
P. J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub, 17119 Lorain Ave. 941-9311
Musica at Mocha Maiden, 19 Maiden Lane (near 51 E. Market & High), Akron 330/374-1114
Mullarkey's Irish Pub, 4110 Erie St., at 2nd, Willoughby 440/946-7181
Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Flats West Bank, 242-1251
Mustard Seed Café-Highland Square, 867 W. Market St., Akron 330/434-7333
Mustard Seed Café –Montrose, 3885 W. Market. Akron 330/666-SEED
NO
Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd. (top of Cedar Hill), Cleveland Heights 795-0550
The Old Mill Winery, 403 S. Broadway (Rt.534), Geneva 440/466-5560
Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake 800/862-6751
Old 97 Café, 1503 Kenmore Blvd., Akron 330/745-5493
The Outpost, 4962 Rt. 43, Brimfield 330/678-9667
PQR
Packy Malley’s Bar, 15335 Wateroo Rd., 785-9475
nouveau (John Palmer's Bistro 44), The Shops at Gristmill, 7590 Fredle Dr., Concord Township 440/350-0793
Parkview Nite Club, 1261 W 58th St. 961-1341
Passion Blues Restaurant & Club, 1212 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 234/214-0396
Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather Ave., Tremont 937-1938
Rafters Bar & Grill at Meadowlake Golf & Swim Club, 1211 39th St. NE, Canton 330/492-2010
Redhawk Grille, 7481 Auburn Rd., Concord 440/427-3077
Rider’s 1812 Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville 440/354-8200
Root Café, 15118 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 226-4401
The Roundhouse Bar, Delaware Ave. at Hartford, Put -in-Bay 419/285-2323
STU
The Sandy Chanty, 5457 Lake Ave., Geneva-on-The-Lake 440/415-1080
Sarah's Vineyard, 1204 Steels Corners Rd. (at Blossom entrance), Cuyahoga Falls 330/929-8057
Sonnets Espresso Bar & Restaurant, 117 College St., Wadsworth 330/336-5557
The SouthSide, 2207 W. 11th St., Tremont 937-2288
The Winery at Spring Hill, 6062 S. Ridge Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-0626
Taverne of Richfield, 3960 Broadview Rd., Richfield 330/659-0610
ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 155 Treat Rd., Aurora 330/562-9245
Trivs Steakhouse, 17100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville 440/238-8830
Uncorked Wine Bar, 22 N. High St., Akron 330/374-1850
V W XYZ
Water Street Tavern, 132 S. Water St., Kent 330/677-0700
West Side Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd., Olmsted Township 440/235-5868
Wilbert's, 812 Huron Rd., in the rear 902-4663
Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S Cleveland-Massilon Rd., Norton 800/436-0426
Wolf Creek Tavern, 3044 Wadsworth Rd., Norton 234/571-4531
PO Box 201002, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
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