Live music in Cuyahoga County, OH

The Jon Cross Band heads to Jolene's CLE with a signature mix of classic and contemporary country favorites, bringing the party-ready energy that has made them a Columbus favorite.

Enjoy an event featuring Ian McConnell and Cherokee Social, with both acts appearing on the same lineup.

Celebrate Halloween on the dance floor with spooky favorites at this October-themed dance night. Presented by Catholic Charities, Disability Services & Ministries, this long-running series has welcomed adults 18 and older of all abilities for more than three decades. The gathering takes place at St. Augustine Family Center, formerly OLA/St. Joseph Center, a fully accessible venue in the Tremont community. Expect a friendly atmosphere for catching up with friends and meeting new ones, plus lively music, refreshments, and prizes for dance contests. Admission is $5 and open to people with and without disabilities, and it includes a ticket for pop and chips. Families or caregivers provide supervision and transportation, and caregivers receive free admission. Everyone is welcome, and Halloween costumes are encouraged.

SUGAR brings its world tour to The Agora in Cleveland, presented by AEG Presents. This concert welcomes attendees of all ages, and doors will open ahead of showtime. Through a partnership with PLUS1, two dollars from every ticket supports The Trevor Project and its efforts to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Ticket transfer is delayed for this event and will become available about three days before the show, with further details outlined in AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Los Angeles theatrical psych rock project Mary Chicken Soup and Rice presents the solo vision of musician, filmmaker, and journalist Matthew Dunehoo, a Midwesterner who spent years leading little-known bands before moving to L.A. and committing to performing on his own. The character of Mary arrives as a mischievous persona with painted face, scuffed suits, and haunting stagecraft, while the music sets live guitar and vocals against otherworldly backing tracks. Listeners who appreciate David Bowie, Def Leppard, or Cocteau Twins may find a shared sensibility in this sound. This appearance is part of an East Coast tour supporting last year’s debut album, Que Linda. Tickets are $10.00.

DJ GramPappy James brings a crowd-pleasing mix of karaoke, dancing, and all-request music to Flyers Bar & Grill. Singers step up to the mic while the playlist follows audience choices, creating an interactive night built around favorite songs.

SLIFT performs at Beachland Ballroom, highlighting the heavy, high-energy interplay of brothers Jean and Rémi Fossat and drummer Canek Flores, a friend since high school. The trio has honed its sound on Fantasia, a fourth album that trades open-ended jams for tightly focused momentum and a clear message about facing global turmoil. While writing the core of the record, Jean Fossat drew on the fiction of Jorge Luis Borges, even naming a song Orbis Tertius as a nod to that influence. The album imagines a town consumed by fear of anything outside the norm, with an arrival under a corrupted sky giving way to a back half where people rediscover individuality and the will to resist. Across eight tracks, the narrative shifts from unease to determination, trusting that hidden reserves of strength can be found when they are needed.

Presented by AEG, this stop on the Toddler Rave World Tour features Lenny Pearce and welcomes guests of all ages. Doors will open ahead of the performance. The organizer has set a delayed ticket transfer policy, with transfers expected to become available about three weeks before the event. For full details on ticket terms, please review the AXS Purchase Agreement.

Julia Wolf brings the Deep End World Tour to The Roxy, joined by Bee Blackwell for a live performance.

Strings, horns, and woodwinds meet Hip Hop in a high-voltage concert from Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra. Fronted by the husband and wife duo Phantom and Phoenix, the ensemble merges the pulse of Hip Hop with the sweep of a full orchestra, powered by a high-energy DJ, a powerhouse soul vocalist, and a fiery MC. Breaking genre boundaries and winning fans across the country, the group delivers a single-performance Cleveland debut.

Here Come the Mummies brings a live show to House of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland. This is an all ages event. The main floor is general admission with standing room, while the balcony features reserved seating. For accessible seating, apply the accessible tickets filter on the purchase page. The lineup may change without notice. Public onsale, Live Nation presale, and T-Mobile Concert Perks + Fast Lane are listed for this show.

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Beachland Tavern hosts Nashville based soul artist Jed Harrelson, who blends soul, rock and R&B with an emphasis on connection. In the past three years he has independently released 15 songs and is currently developing a debut project, recording everything in house with his brother Hank as audio engineer. Raised in Texarkana, Arkansas, he refined his craft in Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas scene before moving to Nashville in January 2020. He now tours the country with his band in a gold van called The Loaf, sharing music that aims for both a euphoric and familiar feel.

At The Treelawn, the Chris Hovan Organic Trio channels the renewed wave of Hammond organ artistry, rekindling the classic organ combo feel with an emphasis on swing and deep-pocket funk. The set ranges from contemporary pieces to cornerstone jazz repertoire, touching on music associated with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Wes Montgomery, Peter Bernstein, David Sanborn, Pat Metheny, and more. Led by Chris Hovan, the group currently includes Columbus organist Jon Eshelman and Cleveland guitarist Tim Mirth. Hovan has long been active across Northeast Ohio stages, collaborating with artists including Rich Holsworth, Josh Smith, Francois Roland, Larry Ross, Jackie Warren, Jeremy Poparad, Bobby Selvaggio, Mark Russo, the DANJO Jazz Orchestra, Just Jazz, and the Jazz Shepherds, and he has appeared with national figures such as Tony Monaco, Arturo OFarrill, Brian Lynch, Alex Harding, and James Carter. His ensembles have performed at The Bop Stop, Blu Jazz, The Treelawn, Cliff Bells, and Con Alma, and he also appears as a percussionist with Bill McRae, the horn-driven group Funkology, and the Doobie Brothers tribute band China Grove. Eshelman studied with Stanley Cowell at William Patterson University and keeps a busy schedule in Columbus with Pete Mills, James Gaiters, and Reggie Jackson. He has worked extensively with Kent guitarist Bob Niederriter for nearly a decade, recently released his debut piano trio album Too Many Things Going On All at Once Blues with George DeLancey and Zach Compston, and also appears with Pete Mills on the release For the Record. Mirth, a Cleveland-based guitarist and composer, draws on classical and jazz training with mentors including Steve Adelson, Steve Aron, Jack Schantz, Rodney Jones, Peter Mazza, Bob Fraser, and Chris Crocco. His performances span the Eastern United States and Europe with groups such as Night Terrors, Stellar Regions, Red Side Visible, and his own trio, and he has contributed to more than ten recordings.

feeble little horse brings the bitknot tour to Grog Shop with Snuggle. The band marks the release of its third full-length album, bitknot, created by Sebastian Kinsler, Lydia Slocum, and Jake Kelley and written, arranged, produced, and recorded across their homes in Pittsburgh. The record explores the tension between human nature and a culture of convenience and leans toward connection and interdependence rather than materialist self-sufficiency. Its artwork nods to vintage core memory grids that stored data as 0s and 1s, a metaphor for knotting together shared details and memories. The set blends buoyant arrangements and introspective vocals with catchy melodies, dense noise, bursts of synths and samples, guitar-led songwriting, and precise drums. Open to all ages. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show, with a $3 charge at entry for guests under 21.

AEG Presents brings Pat Metheny to the stage for a concert open to all ages. Doors will open ahead of the performance. Ticket transfer is delayed for this event, with transfers expected to become available about three weeks before the show. For details on purchasing and transfers, review the terms in AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Candlelight brings an intimate, multi-sensory tribute to the music of Queen and ABBA at The Cleveland Museum of Art in the Gartner Audiorium, performed by the Listeso String Quartet amid a warm glow of candles. This 60 minute program features classical renditions of favorites including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Don’t Stop Me Now, and I Want to Break Free alongside Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Voulez Vous, SOS, Money, Money, Money, and Super Trouper. Doors open 45 minutes before the performance, and late entry is not permitted. Seats are assigned within each zone in order of arrival. Guests must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 16 must attend with an adult. The venue offers ADA accessibility, with the exception of Zone C. This is a tribute experience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any artist, estate, or official representative.

The Po' Ramblin' Boys perform live at a concert open to all ages, with advance tickets priced at $20.

Huntertones return to BOP STOP for one night only to celebrate their newest album, Transmission. The horn-driven ensemble channels high energy and creativity into a mix of jazz, funk, pop, soul, hip hop, and R&B, pairing adventurous originals with unexpected covers. Each performance fosters a shared celebration of music. Two separate seatings are available. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of show, plus a $3 per ticket processing fee. The group features Dan White on saxophone, Jon Lampley on trumpet and sousaphone, Chris Ott on trombone, Joshua Hill on guitar, Adam DeAscentis on bass, and John Hubbell on drums. The band and its horns have appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and have performed with Lawrence, Lake Street Dive, Louis Cato, Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter, and Cory Wong. This event will not be livestreamed.

Chasing Abbey appears with Achill Crossing at Grog Shop. The award-winning trio from Tullamore, Ireland brings a blend of modern electronic production and the soul of traditional Irish music as part of a 24-date North American return in autumn 2026. Their catalog features tracks such as "Ars is Ars", "ornta", and "Oh My Johnny", and they have earned multiple platinum singles alongside a reputation for high-energy live performances. Their latest release, oronta, is climbing the charts and fueling momentum for this American tour. This event welcomes all ages. Advance tickets are $25 and increase to $28 on the day of the show, with an additional $3 due at the door for attendees under 21.

Beachland Tavern hosts a performance by Juno Award recipient Fred Eaglesmith, presented in a primarily seated, general admission setting. A seasoned Canadian songwriter with 25 albums, he has brought his music to The Late Show with David Letterman, the Grand Ole Opry, and Lincoln Center, yet his writing stays grounded in rural life, telling stories of service stations, county fairs, broken-down tractors, and gravel roads. A foundational voice in alt-country, he is known for intimate yet high-energy shows and a devoted community of fans known as Fred Heads. His songs have been covered by Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, and many others. More than 120 artists, spanning bluegrass to punk, have recorded Alcohol & Pills, and Trucker Speed has been counted among the top 100 Americana songs of all time, drawing over 60 million views with more than six thousand independent videos on Tik Tok. For the past 15 years he has performed with Texas-born multi-instrumentalist Tif Ginn, who is also his wife, and the current band includes their 16 year old. Together they share a seamless onstage connection where longtime favorites feel newly discovered and new material unfolds in real time, blending country soul and rock energy with storytelling that can be both humorous and deeply felt.

Cleveland’s Platform 13 hosts a lively blues jam led by vocalist and pianist Pam-E Williams. With a career spanning more than two decades across the United States and internationally, including appearances in Las Vegas and performances in Oman and China, she brings a distinctive mix of soul, blues, R&B and classic sounds. For this session she leads the house band on keys with Dale Jones on drums, James Mitchell on guitar and Jake Ghaffari on bass. The venue features gated and enclosed parking, a large dance floor and ample seating, plus a menu with sandwiches and dinner options.

Following a venue upgrade, this stop of the "I Don't Belong Here" Tour will take place at The Roxy at Mahall's, featuring Wind Walkers with If Not For Me and True North.

A weekly open mic and comedy night at B-Side Liquor Lounge brings a relaxed atmosphere and live performances. The evening features stand-up during the 2 DRINKS & A JOKE segment hosted by Ant Morrow, followed by an open mic. Tickets are offered in advance or at the door, with a lower price when purchased ahead. Sections are available for larger groups. #LRVIBEZ

Judd’s City Tavern hosts a lively karaoke night led by DJ Z from Shell Yeah Events, blending music and drinks with plenty of sing-along moments. Attendees can step up to the mic to perform favorite tracks or cheer from the crowd, creating an upbeat, welcoming setting for confident regulars and first-time singers alike.

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers bring their signature rock and roots mix to Beachland Ballroom. Fans often raise a glass together during the chorus of the song Mekong, a tradition that began when Roger Clyne spent time in Taipei as a college student, teaching English during the day and playing his guitar at night. As he prepares to release his eleventh studio album, Clyne continues to shape life experiences, inspirations, and observations into enduring songs. He is joined by drummer PH Naffah, guitarist Jim Dalton, and bassist Nick Scropos, delivering a sound that blends punk rock, Americana, indie pop, and mariachi influences. Their story reaches back to The Refreshments, the Tempe group where Clyne and Naffah mixed humor with rock and began weaving in mariachi horn lines, inspired by Clyne’s cultural anthropology studies and a Spanish-immersion stay with a family in Ensenada, Mexico.

Mercury Music Lounge hosts a jam night led by the Tuesday Host Combo. The house band features Ray Flanagan on guitar and vocals, Jeremy McCabe on drums and vocals, Joe Botta on bass, and Chase Ockuly on guitar and vocals. They open the night for the first hour, then the stage turns into an open jam centered on spontaneous collaboration across any style. Available backline includes two guitar amps, a bass amp, drums, and three microphones, with extra inputs to accommodate instruments such as cello, violin, keyboards, and horns. The focus is on creating music together, bringing musicians, listeners, and dancers into the mix. Oscar’s Pizza is next door.

A live show features RAV alongside Teller Bank$ and Fatboi Sharif. The lineup brings these artists together on one stage for a series of performances.

A pianist who began classical lessons at five and found jazz through his older brother leads this trio. His training includes theory and composition with Joe Ogrin and jazz piano study with Neal Creque and Dan Wall. The music resists strict categorization, drawing on hard bop, soul jazz, R&B, and whatever he has been listening to most recently. Original pieces lean on deep grooves and intentionally open structures, giving the trio room to explore together in performance.

Hiromi brings her Trio Project to the Cleveland Museum of Art to spotlight a new recording, reuniting with English drummer Simon Phillips and featuring bassist James Genus. Phillips is known for work with Jeff Beck, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears, Toto, and the Who, while Genus has performed with Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Daft Punk, and on Saturday Night Live. Across more than two decades as a recording artist, this acclaimed pianist has built a reputation for high-impact live shows and a global presence in jazz. Her milestones include an NPR Tiny Desk performance viewed more than 2.5 million times, representing Japan at the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2021, the Japanese Academy’s 2024 award for Best Music Score for the animated film Blue Giant, and a Grammy earned through collaboration with Stanley Clarke. Her artistry has drawn praise from publications such as The New Yorker. Expect tight trio interplay and dynamic new music.

At Playhouse Square, Outlander in Concert brings the series to the stage in an officially licensed production developed with showrunner Matthew B. Roberts and Emmy Award-winning composer Bear McCreary. As the television phenomenon approaches its 2026 finale, an orchestra performs McCreary’s score live while scenes from the series appear on a large screen. The concert honors the show’s heritage, its characters, and the landscapes that define it, carrying audiences across time and place through music. The program includes Echoes of The Highlands, which premiered in Scotland. Presented with Sony Pictures Television and in collaboration with Starz, this event pays tribute to a story that has resonated with audiences worldwide. Guests must be age 12 and up.

Chad Hoffman brings a vast collection of classic and contemporary cover songs to the stage at the newly opened Deano’s Trattoria in Strongsville. The restaurant blends the nostalgic feel of an Italian supper club with a modern atmosphere, setting the scene for an evening of familiar favorites. The menu highlights prime steaks, pastas made from scratch, fresh seafood, and traditional Italian dishes prepared with care.

Presented by AEG Presents, W.A.S.P. appears with KK’s Priest at The Agora for 1984 TO HEADLESS. This is an all-ages show. The event organizer has delayed ticket transfers, and further details are available in AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Agora Theater hosts W.A.S.P. presenting 1984 to Headless, with special guest KK's Priest. This show takes place in Cleveland, and VIP tickets are available.

At Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Magazine’s Best of Cleveland winners gather for a citywide celebration of standout people, places, and businesses. Disco Inferno provides the live soundtrack with a 70s disco set, appearing both as featured entertainment and as an honoree after being named Cleveland Magazine’s Best Cover Band of 2026. It is an evening dedicated to recognizing local excellence in Cleveland.

The Vindys bring a dynamic blend of pop, jazz, and rock infused with soul to the Concert Hall. Based in Youngstown, this rising Northeast Ohio group draws comparisons to Amy Winehouse and cites Norah Jones, Jeff Buckley, and Tom Petty among their influences. A program director at The Summit 91.3 FM has praised their substance and instant appeal, noting how their melodies tend to linger. Reserved seating is $45.

The Blooming Trio unites singer songwriters Bethany Joy, Josee McGee, and Skye Burkett, three Rust Belt artists whose voices join in rich three voice harmonies. Keys, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar trade textures to create an intimate blend that feels timeless and new. Drawing on indie rock, jazz, folk, and soul, their music highlights raw emotion, thoughtful lyrics, and vibrant chemistry.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Last Waltz at The Winchester Music Tavern with Chest Fever taking the stage. Advance admission is $25, and the event welcomes all ages.

Dana and Alden bring their Papas Boat Tour to Grog Shop, celebrating a new album shaped by early memories, far reaching travels, and the people who influenced their music. The duo builds its sound around Dana’s saxophone and Alden’s drums, grounded in jazz while folding in touches of indie, pop, rap, funk, and more. Earlier releases set the stage for this wide ranging style, and this chapter leans into bold ideas with a gentle touch. The album’s namesake is their maternal grandfather, affectionately called Papa, a retired engineer involved in manufacturing the first Fairchild semiconductors and an avid sailor. A photograph from one of his trips to Asia, where he stands in worn jorts looking toward the horizon beside a boat named Sŵn y Mr after the Welsh translation of Sound of the Sea, sparked the concept. The music aims for open waters rather than staying landlocked, reaching for freedom and expression in his spirit. This show is all ages. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 the day of the show, with an additional $3 at the door for attendees under 21.