Schedule
RJ Chandler
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
101 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
115 North Willow St.
Kent, OH 44240
RJ Chandler, a solo acoustic act who brings a wide range of genres to his show. From Luke Combs to Hank Jr, or Lynyrd Skynyrd to Green Day he’ll have to dancing and singing along all night long!
Ronnie Szucs
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
157 Lounge
157 S. Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Born and raised right here in Cleveland, Ohio, Ronnie is a musician and singer/songwriter with a passion for creating and performing songs that hit home. Whether it’s anthemic rock, heartfelt acoustic, or somewhere in between, his music blends raw emotion with catchy melodies, creating a sound that’s both relatable and…
Among The Willows
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Barflyy
100 E Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
A rock and roll blues band from Cleveland, Among the Willows (formerly the Blue Collar Coalition) was formed in November 2017 by Cody Schilling and John Loeffel. With the addition of Cody’s brother Eric Schilling on bass in April 2018 the power trio came to life. They combine a fiery…
Eric Noden
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Battleground Taproom and Mexican Kitchen
425 Cherry Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Eric Noden is an award winning acoustic blues and roots musician based out of Chicago, Illinois. Eric’s virtuosic fingerpicking guitar blends perfectly with his honey and whiskey tinged voice. Noden’s music is both a tribute to the past and a reflection of current times. From barrelhouse blues to New Orleans…
The Sunset Duo
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bell Tower Brewing Co.
310 Park Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240
An acoustic duo bringing heartfelt, customized performances to your wedding or event. From your ceremony to your reception, we create the perfect soundtrack, tailored to you, making your special day unforgettable. Elegant, personal, and unique.
Tom Abate
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant
135 East Erie Street
Suite 202
Kent, OH 44240
Tom Abate is the lead singer/guitarist for the band “Cleveland’s Rock Bar,” and subsequent acoustic duo “CRB Unplugged.” The mission of this act is to deliver an eclectic cocktail of enduring rock songs that transcend genres, decades and hairstyles. In this solo acoustic delivery, the passion and energy, worthy of…
Randy Horvath
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Beware of the Leopard
176 E. Main St.
Kent Ohio, 44240
Randy Horvath still plays his grandfather’s guitar he listened to as a child, and carries on his family’s love for music. His inspiration in songwriting comes from a range of life experiences–like many writers–but his ability to breathe passion and driving melodies into each song is like none other. With…
The Standing Rocks
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Beware of the Leopard
176 E. Main St.
Kent Ohio, 44240
We are Kent locals and we’ve been playing Together for a few years. We play mostly original music that has deep rock and roll influences.
Drunken Sunday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Blind Squirrel Pub
802 N Mantua St
Kent, Ohio 44240
Funk Rock music with honest lyrical content.
Wallace Coleman
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Brewhouse Pub
244 N. Water St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
It was at the Cascade Lounge that Coleman caught the ear of Robert Jr. Lockwood who had heard about this harp player and had come to hear him play. Lockwood called Coleman over and, on the spot, offered him a position in his band. A flattered Coleman said he had…
Memphis Cradle
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings
176 E Main St
Kent, OH 44240
Memphis Cradle works together as a single creative mind that is clearly expressed in their original writings, arrangements and performances. Remaining ever true to their vision, they deliver the goods with a bit of Delta, a taste of Chicago, and a dash of Texas. Emotionally charged, their music conveys an…
Back Alley Relics
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dan Smith Park Stage
E Erie St.
Kent, OH 44240
Since 2015 the Back Alley Relics have been providing audiences with sonic dynamite! They deliver Northeast Ohio’s best classic rock, blues, and original songs. Three-part vocal harmonies, soaring guitar solos, and fantastic musicianship are part of why audiences can’t help but to sing and dance along. Hailing from the Kent/Ravenna…
Punching Oswald
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Dominick’s Pub
147 Franklin Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240
Kane Fahl
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hometown Bank Plaza
203 N Water St
Kent, Ohio 44240
Born in Kent, Ohio, Kane Fahl is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who blends a wide array of influences including many genres from Jazz and classical, to English folk and American vernacular music. Fahl is also an enthusiast in historical instruments, and a member of the local band “The DeadWaits”.
Screaming Engines
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hometown Bank Plaza
203 N Water St
Kent, Ohio 44240
Screaming Engines is a high-energy rock band based in Kent, Ohio, delivering raw and electrifying performances and intimate acoustic performances that resonate with fans of both classic and modern rock. Known for their dynamic stage presence and a sound that blends powerful riffs with emotionally charged lyrics, the band has…
MESSMAKER
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kent Free Library
312 West Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
Aggressively catchy melodies pair with soul-filled lyrics in MESSMAKER’s refreshing take on indie rock. Lighting up stages as a power duo, musical architect Michael McFarland and versatile percussionist George Galactic bring the energy of an arena show to every performance. Garnering comparisons to acts such as The Band CAMINO, The Maine,…
In Like Flinn
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kent State Hotel and Conference Center
215 S Depeyster St,
Kent, OH 44240
Becky Flinn is a Canton-based singer and entertainer performing in area musical groups and theatre. She covers a variety of music that spans across many different eras and genres including hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and more. Becky’s lively energy and smooth vocals will leave you thoroughly entertained and…
Rocks and Roots
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Last Exit Books and Cafe
124 E Main St, Ste 1
Kent, Ohio 44240
Rocks and Roots is an acoustic folk/rock duo from Akron, Ohio. Steve and Rachel Beck play a mix or popular songs from old school rock to modern pop songs and everything in between. They released original music in their debut album, “For The Kid In Me” in 2020 followed by…
Rob Covert
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Laziza
195 East Erie Street
Kent, OH 44240
Rob Covert is a Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist in Cleveland, OH. He has been performing on stage since he was 5 years old. Through the 90’s and early 2000’s Rob, and his bands, performed with many national acts, including The Clarks, Modern English, Sixpence None the Richer, Rick Springfield,…
Vince Ruby
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Loft Tavern
112 W Main Street
Kent, Ohio, 44240
Stakhouse
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
The Cleveland-based rock band, StakHouse, was born out of 13-year-old phenom guitarist Max Stakolich’s house in 2023. A masterful musician in his own rite, Max was the hunt for young talent that could match his own. He recruited from his local School Of Rock and found Eli Berger (drums), a…
Xtra Crispy
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Kent blues rockers with a five piece horn section. Powerful horn fueled future blues.
Hair Nation
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Panini’s Bar and Grill
295 S Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Hair Nation a high energy 80s rock band featuring the best songs from the decade of decadence…all the best melodies, the vocal harmonies that we all sang along to, a rhythm section that thunders and a dual guitar attack that makes us an album quality tribute. We play everything from…
Danny Christian
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240
If you don’t know me, first and foremost I love songwriting. In fact, music is what this page was created for, but then I used it to raise awareness for cancer as I went through chemo in 2018. Now it’s back to music! Thanks for all your support!
Burning River
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240
Hailing from the raucous birthplace of Rock n Roll, Cleveland based hard rock group Burning River is determined to put the genre back in the mainstream. With an eclectic mix of both classic and modern influences, the four piece creates a sonic experience composed of riff driven distorted guitar, groove…
Gaetano Letizia & The Underworld Blues Band
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Rays Place
135 Franklin Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Gaetano Letizia & the Underworld Blues Band was formed in 2010 by guitarist/composer Gaetano Letizia to play a style of progressive blues that combines it with funk, rock, jazz and soul. Desiring to stand on the shoulders of the blues greats, the band strives to produce creative, new blues music…
15-60-75 (The Numbers Band)
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Venice Cafe
163 W. Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
15-60-75 (The Numbers Band) has been praised by almost every national music publication and several international publications since the beginning of their 30 years of live performances and recordings. Many fans are under the impression that the band remains obscure by choice. In fact, they have never been offered a…
Armstrong Bearcat Band
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240
Once you experience the searing brand of hard-driving, in-your-face classic rock and blues of Armstrong Bearcat, you will understand their demand. Scene Magazine describes Armstrong Bearcat this way: “With half the musicians but more than twice the talent of the Marshall Tucker Band, The Armstrong Bearcat Band wasted no time…
Milk-Bone
8:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Zephyr Pub
106 W Main St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Kent Ohio’s premiere bone band.
Funeral Proposals
9:00 pm - 9:40 pm
Zephyr Pub
106 W Main St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
We are Funeral Proposals, an alternative/indie rock band out of Akron, Ohio. Funeral Proposals was started by Holden Shumate (Vocals/Guitar) and Ryan Hanlon (Guitar) in April of 2013. They soon added their good friend Samuele Gucciardo (Drums) in May of 2013. Starting off from scratch, the early Funeral Proposals sound…
Trash Mountain
10:00 pm - 10:40 pm
Zephyr Pub
106 W Main St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Splatter Jazz from Kent Ohio. Disciples of Korn.