Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons in Akron, United States

Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a "tour de force" as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. The GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum ..

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Kathleen Edwards returns with her highly anticipated new album, Billionaire, August 22 on Dualtone Records. Evoking her debut, Failer, the new 10-song album is full of Edwards' trademark lyrical sharpness and unflinching obs ..

One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this skinny kid from Austin w ..

Beyond his prolific accomplishments as a beloved Nuevo Flamenco guitarist over the past 25 years, JESSE COOK has honed his skills as a composer, producer, arranger, performer and, more recently, filmmaker and content creator. By the numbers, Jesse Cook has ten pla ..

JON McLAUGHLIN Everything in Jon McLaughlin's life makes its way into his music, whether he's conscious of it or not. The artist, raised in Indiana and based in Nashville, brings all of his experiences and beliefs into each song he creates, something that is especia ..

Songwriter Vienna Teng re-emerges this fall with her mashup song pair We've Got You - her first new music in over a decade - but her fans have been here the whole time. They've packed concert venues even in years between releases, crowdfunded an ambitious music video ..

The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in th ..

Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. ..

Andy Summers rose to fame in the early 1980's as the guitarist with the multi-million record selling rock band The Police. The Police were the number one band of the time and dominated the music scene and the media in the eighties with several number albums and singl ..

Andy Summers rose to fame in the early 1980's as the guitarist with the multi-million record selling rock band The Police. The Police were the number one band of the time and dominated the music scene and the media in the eighties with several number albums and singl ..

The Dave Banks Big Band comes to Blu Jazz+ on September 20 for an exciting night of Latin Jazz. Featuring the music of Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval, Maynard Ferguson, and a special tribute to Chuck Mangione, and much more, this show promises to be unforgettable! ..

When it comes to the blues today, there are a handful of guiding lights to make sure the music stays true to its history. For Jimmie Vaughan, he's dedicated his life to making sure the blues not only stays alive, but remains full of life and an inspiration to all who ..

Get ready to spend a nostalgic evening saluting three of the world's most beloved musical groups - groups who were instrumental in creating the Rock and Roll Doo Wop sound. Come and hear three great acts in a grand, 1950's -1960's style, tour de force that pays homag ..

TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70's hit band, BREAD! With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as "spot on" to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live perfor ..

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, J ..

Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few ba ..

Ozomatli Celebrating 30 Years The Soundtrack of L.A. If Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since 1995, the multi-genre cultural powerhouse has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that captures t ..

Graham will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career. About Graham Nash Legendary ..

Hey all you James Bond Lovers! Mark your calendars for August 2nd! The Dave Banks Big Band will present "The Music of James Bond 007" featuring vocalist Sandra Montevideo at BLU Jazz+, 47 E. Market Street in Akron, Ohio! The show starts at 8pm. Bring your friends and ..

In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and band started its observation of the 50th anniversary of the band. What started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door) continues its evolution into 2025. It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein ..

In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and band started its observation of the 50th anniversary of the band. What started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door) continues its evolution into 2025. It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein ..

Socks In The Frying Pan hails from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, but has toured extensively, covering 46 US states, all 7 continents and over a dozen countries. Formed in 2014, the young Irish trio has released 3 studio albums and amassed an impressive list of accola ..

Fresh from playing their 1,000th show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has announced the 2025 US SUMMER leg of their "MAGIC and MOONLIGHT" World Tour. The group will travel the length and breadth of North America headlining shows from July 1st onwar ..

Join us at The Kent Stage on June 15 , as Michael Martin Murphey takes the stage to celebrate a monumental milestone in his career—the 50th anniversary of his classic million selling Pop-Country song, “Wildfire”. The worldwide success of “Wildfire" and his 4th a ..

CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION, CRIMSON and CLOVER, MONY MONY, I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW, DRAGGIN' THE LINE, HANKY PANKY, SWEET CHERRY WINE, THREE TIMES IN LOVE and MIRAGE are just a few of the many hits - 23 GOLD RECORDS, 9 PLATINUM ALBUMS and over 100 MILLION RECORDS SOLD W ..

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact. Over the past three years, they’ve focused tours on their epic live album Waiting for Columbus and re-issu ..

TULL UNPLUGGED TOUR - Join Martin Barre for an intimate evening of acoustic music and anecdotes, as he is joined on stage with Dan Crisp and Alan Thomson. Martin presents a personal and thoughtfully curated show highlighting his favourite Tull moments, both musica ..