Jessica Lea Mayfield
It’s a folk fest, people! The best of local and national acts are playing Kent all week so don’t miss it. Brazilian music night is Wednesday. Kent native Jessica Lea Mayfield and others play Thursday. The legendary Loudon Wainwright III and Shawn Colvin hit it Friday. Finally, Eddie from Ohio and Vienna Tang headline Saturday.
2. Thur. 11/18 @ Peabody’s, Cleveland
The over the top violence and wildly insane artwork of Cannibal Corpse is… AWESOME! Death metal like this flies in the face of all that oppose it.
DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow, the godfather of trip hop, will burn it up Thursday. Signature pacifiers available at the merch table.
4. Fri. 11/19 @ Great Lakes Expo Center, Euclid
It may be the end of the riding season but don’t let that stop you from catching Cleveland Cyclefest all weekend long. Custom bike builders, exhibits, vendors and everything you expect will be there as well as a ride-in bike show and a swap meet. Come pick up all those classy shirts you always dreamed of owning that start with “If you’re gonna ride my ass…” and “If you can read this…”
5. Fri. 11/19 @ Beachland, Cleveland
Get a spanking Friday as Austin, TX band The Asylum Street Spankers share their theatrical acoustic nonsense with the North Coast. Expect a mix of folk, jazz, blues and rock. You may have heard the Jagermonsters butchering a couple of their tunes recently.
6. Sat. 11/20 @ Nathan’s Patio, Canton
Midnite Special is a classic rock time machine, giving you the best from Queen, Boston, Journey and so many others. And Frank. A trip back to the ’70s has never been so magical.
7. Sat. 11/20 @ Carriage House, Louisville
Living every day like it’s Shark Week, the guys from Candy Coated Jesus are calling for chaos and more black face paint. Pick your best wife beater and try not to get your teeth knocked out in the mosh pit.
The Heights
Straight up fun time rockers The Heights Band are throwing a party to celebrate the release of their video for the single “Like I Do.”
9. Sat. 11/20 @ Musica, Akron
The Party of Helicopters was legendary during Akron’s Lime Spider era but sadly they’ve gont the way of the dodo. Catch the Kent band at this one-night-only reunion show Saturday.
10. Sat. 11/20 @ Annabell’s, Akron
Down and dirty, good old fashion rock & roll is what you’ll get at Annabell’s Saturday when The Demon Beat invade. Black Keys fans should dig the three piece assault that swells from grungy minimalism to raging howls of blues rock.
Mark the date:
Fri. 11/26 @ Players Guild Theatre, Canton
Canton Comedy Series celebrates one year of bringing the funny to Stark Co. Hosted by Rob Snow, the show features performances by Ryan Dalton, Mike Lukas, Last Call Cleveland and a surprise guest. Who could it be?
