Live music in Mentor, OH

This fun music and movement session is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and is followed by optional time to socialize and play.

Gorillaz brings The Mountain Tour to Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The band takes the stage for a live arena concert on this Cleveland stop.

Martin Sexton tours in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, his widely praised live double LP. The performance features longtime favorites from that release alongside new songs and unexpected covers. Reviewers at Billboard, Rolling Stone, and The Wall Street Journal have highlighted his authenticity, soulful tone, and the deep emotional impact of his shows. Artists such as John Mayer and outlets like Acoustic Guitar have also noted his remarkable dynamics, moving from a resonant baritone to a delicate falsetto. Expect a performance that honors the past while exploring new directions.

At B-Side Liquor Lounge, this easygoing open mic pairs a comedy segment with the chance for attendees to take the stage. The night features 2 DRINKS & A JOKE hosted by Ant Morrow, followed by an open mic. Advance tickets are $5 and admission at the door is $10. Sections are available for larger groups, making it easy to relax together and enjoy the vibe.

Judd’s City Tavern hosts a lively karaoke night led by DJ Z of Shell Yeah Events. Attendees can step up to the mic for favorite songs or cheer on friends while the music keeps the atmosphere upbeat. The evening features great drinks, a fun crowd, and plenty of sing along energy.

Cardinal Bloom brings a live show to Beachland Tavern.

AEG Presents a stop on Interpol’s 2026 North American tour at The Agora in Cleveland, featuring Interpol and DIIV. This is an all-ages concert. Ticket prices may fluctuate based on demand. The event organizer has delayed ticket transfers, which will be available about three weeks before the event in accordance with AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Celebrating a trailblazing 26-year run, The Bad Plus brings its 2026 farewell tour with the audacity and clarity of purpose that have defined the group from the start. Known for a cooperative spirit and a taste for risk, the band stretches jazz in surprising directions onstage, favoring energy, curiosity, and invention over convention. The quartet features founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) alongside Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone), a lineup that emerged after two decades as a piano, bass, and drums trio and opened up fresh musical possibilities. Their 2022 self-titled release introduced this evolution, and Complex Emotions from 2024, the group’s 18th album, continues to venture into new territory while preserving a recognizable identity. Acclaimed for live performance and creative range, the ensemble has attracted worldwide attention, with These Are the Vistas from 2003 placed by NPR’s All Songs Considered among the decade’s 50 essential recordings. Outlets such as JazzTrail have underscored the band’s post modern edge. This performance offers an opportunity to hear music that resists easy labels, delivered by players in close synchronicity.

The Dream Syndicate performs live at Beachland Tavern. Doors open ahead of the performance so attendees can arrive early and get settled before the music begins.

Sadie's celebrates balloon fiesta week on the enclosed patio, featuring green chile and chilled margaritas.

An open decks and DJ workshop focused on connecting, collaborating, and learning within Cleveland’s DJ community. Volunteer mentors are available to answer questions and guide attendees through club-standard equipment such as the Pioneer V10 mixer and CDJs. Participants can bring a laptop, USB drives, or personal gear for practical help with Rekordbox, Serato, organizing music libraries, refining workflow, and general DJ techniques. A guest speaker from the local scene shares their story and offers advice for developing artists. The environment is supportive and centered on electronic music culture, creating space to practice, create, and build your network. Signups are first come, first serve, and there is no cover.

Harpersfield Vineyard and Winery hosts The Chill Factor Duo for a performance of classic blues and blues rock, featuring Erin Nicole Neal on vocals and bass with Al Moses on guitar.

RollHouse Mentor presents Karaoke Nights where guests can step up to a full stage setup and pick from a library of more than 10,000 songs. Craft drinks and the complete food menu are available throughout the event, so performers and friends can keep the momentum going between songs. The atmosphere suits groups who want to sing favorite tracks and cheer each other on.

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.

Returning to the stage, The Bogarts bring a celebratory vibe to Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp in Orange with a mix that spans eras and genres. Expect songs from artists like the Beatles, Bill Withers, the Commodores, Foo Fighters, and Incubus, along with plenty more favorites. There are no reservations, so plan to arrive early.

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.

Amanda bids farewell with a heartfelt performance at Chagrin Tavern on the River in Eastlake. This goodbye show is described as something truly out of the ordinary.

A band event invites people to come out and take part in the experience.

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.

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.

Ohio musician Ethan Timm brings an old-soul sensibility to Element 41, shaped by classic rock and roll artists known for lasting songs. His performances balance easygoing fun with heartfelt intensity, featuring soulful vocals with a smooth touch and inventive, blues-leaning guitar work. The set blends familiar favorites from earlier eras, original songs in the same spirit, and a handful of obscure covers. No two performances are exactly alike, so each show unfolds a little differently.

7pm-9pm 792 Mentor Ave. Painesville 44077

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.

Enjoy live musical performances in Cleveland, OH.

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.

Symphony at Sunset makes a special one-night return with An Autumn Encore at Voinovich Bicentennial Park in Cleveland. The event features mini pumpkin painting, yard games, crafts, and food trucks, followed by a performance by OPUS 216.

An afternoon where classical and jazz traditions share the stage as the Lake Effect Concert Band joins the Polar Vortex jazz ensemble at Berkshire High School in Burton. The concert includes wind band favorites like Norman Dello Joio’s Satiric Dances, an Arioso by J. S. Bach, and a medley of songs by the Beatles. Trombonist J.c. Sherman is featured in Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Trombone Concerto. Polar Vortex adds a swinging set with music connected to Count Basie, Stan Kenton, and others. The program runs about two hours with an intermission. Admission is free with optional donations, no tickets are required, free parking is available on site, and the venue is ADA accessible. Conductors are Greg Hillis and Scott Golenski, with J.c. Sherman as the trombone soloist.

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.

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.