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August 7, 2008
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Classical Music
With Sylvia Docking

2:41
Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Nocturne (Akron Symphony Orchestra)


2:47
Peter Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty: Panorama (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)


2:51
Joseph Haydn: Scherzando #6 in A (Haydn Ensemble of Berlin)


3:01
Joaquin Rodrigo: Fantasia for a Gentleman: Canario (Eduardo Mata, conductor)


3:06
Antonin Dvorak: Slavonic Dance No. 5 (Katia & Marielle Labeque, piano)


3:10
Johann Halvorsen: Wedding March (Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra)



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Classical Music
With Sylvia Docking

2:41
Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Nocturne (Akron Symphony Orchestra)


2:47
Peter Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty: Panorama (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)


2:51
Joseph Haydn: Scherzando #6 in A (Haydn Ensemble of Berlin)


3:01
Joaquin Rodrigo: Fantasia for a Gentleman: Canario (Eduardo Mata, conductor)


3:06
Antonin Dvorak: Slavonic Dance No. 5 (Katia & Marielle Labeque, piano)


3:10
Johann Halvorsen: Wedding March (Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra)



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Folk Music
Folk Music Calendar

8/7/08, Thursday

(Quartet with Lone Raven members Craig Markley, Kara Markley, Hilda Doyle and Elizabeth Blickenstaff)
7:30PM
Pumpkin Hollow Cafe, 24 Bell St., Bellville, Ohio
www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bellville&state=OH&address=24+Bell+St&zipcode=44813-1002&country=US&latitude=40.622396&longitude=-82.512499&geocode=ADDRESS

8/8/08, Friday

FolkAlley.com's 5th Year Anniversary Celebration featuring David Francey & Harry Manx

   Event Date: 8/8/2008

   Location: Evans Amphitheater at Cain Park in University Heights
   Time: 8pm
   Comments: In advance $18, day of show $20 (FolkAlley.com members pay $18 day of show).

8/8/08, Friday

(Lone Raven/Ladies of Longford Septet)
Prouty Plaza/Main Street, Public Square, Troy, Ohio
www.troyhayner.org/performingarts.html

8/9/08, Saturday

Lock 3 Live!
Vienna Teng & Arlo Guthrie
Next to Akron Civic Center on South Main St.
7:00PM start time. $5 admission fee with the gates opening at 6:30PM.
For more information call (330)253-2488 or visit www.lock3live.com/concerts

8/9/08, Saturday

Cain Park
Roger McGuinn and John Sebastian

Cleveland Heights on Lee and South Taylor Rds. (Bordered by Superior Rd. & Hyde Park Ave.) In Evans Amphitheater at 8:00PM. Tickets: in advance $35 center/front sides, $32 back sides, $27 lawn; $38/35/30 day of show.

WKSU members get $2 dollars off the ticket price when purchasing the tickets.  
For more information call (216)371-3000 or visit www.cainpark.com

8/9/08, Saturday

Kathy Mattea - famous for her big hit "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses"
Hoover Auditorium - Lakeside, Ohio
8:15PM
www.lakesideohio.com or 1-866.9Lakeside for more information

8/10/08, Sunday

Cain Park
Michelle Shocked

Cleveland Heights on Lee and South Taylor Rds. (Bordered by Superior Rd. & Hyde Park Ave.) In Evans Amphitheater at 7:00PM. Tickets: in advance $20 center/front sides, $18 back sides, $16 lawn; $23/21/19 day of show.

WKSU members get $2 dollars off the ticket price when purchasing the tickets.  
For more information call (216)371-3000 or visit www.cainpark.com

8/10/08, Sunday

Jim Malcolm (the voice of Scotland)
www.jimmalcolm.com
7:30pm
Gorman Nature Center, 2295 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, OH
Tickets $12
Purchase tickets from Highlands of Ohio (419)522-5058   www.highlandsofohio.com

8/10/08, Sunday

(Quintet with Lone Raven members Craig Markley, Kara Markley, Hilda Doyle, Stephanie Doyle and Margit Dijkstra)
7:00PM
Harmony in the Park, City Park Gazebo at Park Ave., Delaware, Ohio
www.delawareohio.net/departments/Recreation%20Services/Programs

8/12/08, Tuesday

KT Tunstall w/ Martha Wainwright
House of Blues Cleveland
7PM  $22.50 and $30
Tickets at all TicketMaster outlets  

8/13/08, Wednesday

Cain Park
April Verch Band

Cleveland Heights on Lee and South Taylor Rds. (Bordered by Superior Rd. & Hyde Park Ave.) In Evans Amphitheater at 8:00PM. Tickets: in advance $18 center/front sides, $16 back sides, $14 lawn; $21/19/17 day of show.

WKSU members get $2 dollars off the ticket price when purchasing the tickets.  
For more information call (216)371-3000 or visit www.cainpark.com

8/13/08, Wednesday

Brigid's Cross
Blazing fiddle, thunderous bodhran, three-part harmonies  - Celtic trio
Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Howe Meadow - rain location Happy Days Lodge
Activities begin 5:30PM - concerts start at 6:30PM
FREE

8/15/08, Friday

Phil Dirt & The Dozers - great music from the 50s - 70s
Hoover Auditorium - Lakeside, Ohio
8:15PM
www.lakesideohio.com or 1-866.9Lakeside for more information

8/16/08, Saturday

Lock 3 Live
Great Big Sea
Next to Akron Civic Center on South Main St.
7:00PM start with a $5 admission Fee, gates open at 6:30PM.
For more information call (330)253-2488 or visit www.lock3live.com/concerts

8/16 & 17/08, Saturday and Sunday
Hot Club of Detroit
Nighttown
12387 Cedar Road
Cleveland Heights, OH
Tickets/reservations by calling 216-795-0550
www.nighttowncleveland.com

8/21/08, Thursday

The Greencards
Beachland Tavern - 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland
8:00PM - Tickets: $12 ADV/$14 DOS
216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com for information or tickets

8/22/08, Friday

Rathkeltair (Celtic Rock with Bagpiper extraordinaire, Niel Anderson)
www.rathkeltair.com
7:30pm Memorial Theater, 112 East High St., Mount Vernon, OH
Tickets $10 adults/ $7 students/ under 12 free.  
Purchase tickets from Highlands of Ohio 419-522-5058   www.highlandsofohio.com

8/22/08, Friday

California Guitar Trio
Nighttown
12387 Cedar Road
Cleveland Heights, OH
Tickets/reservations by calling 216-795-0550
www.nighttowncleveland.com

8/29 - 8/31/08, Friday - Sunday

GRATEFULFEST! Our special annual celebration of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Giving thanks and remembering the good times had. Many special guests and performers. Great people. A good family event. Incredible music!
Presented by Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Minimum age for this event is: all ages under 18 with an adult
Nelson Ledges Park
120001 State Route 282
Garrettsville  
Featuring:
3 nights with Dark Star Orchestra, Keller Williams, Peter Rowan/Tony Rice Quartet, Cornmeal, Garaj M
Special Guests:
Clowns, fireworks, skydivers, fire performers, magicians!
Event Information:
440-548-2716
EVENT PASS  $95.00

8/31/08, Sunday

An Americana Fest
Doors open at 3:30PM and show begins at 4PM                          
Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland.
Tickets are $8 and is open to all ages. For more information call or visit
(216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com

9/3/08, Sunday

Slaid Cleaves
Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland
Doors open 7PM, Show 8PM  - Tickets $15
(216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com for tickets

9/6/08, Saturday

Buddy Green (www.buddygreene.com)
Doors open at 6:00, music at 7:00, jam afterwards Bluegrass, folk, iris jigs, Cajun and good 'ol gospel $12.00 per person Sprouted Acorn Houseconcerts in Charm, Ohio Ohio's Amish Country Guests are to bring a healthy homemade dish.
Reservations required: sproutedacorn@gmail.com, (330)893-7788 For more information, see www.sproutedacorn.blogspot.com.

9/13/08, Saturday

Experience Live zydeco/soul-grass/blues/americana
Be on the look out for Blue Sky Mission Club in your area!!
"Practicing the age-old tradition of playing music people can dance to"
Nelson Ledges - Garrettsville, OH
More information TBA

9/18/08, Thursday

John McEuen (of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
Beachland Ballroom - 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland
8 PM  $18 advance, $20 day of show -- all ages
(216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com

9/24/08, Wednesday

Gordon Lightfoot, Singer-songwriter
Palace Theatre in Playhouse Square - Cleveland - tickets go on sale Friday, May 30th  
7:30PM -  The legendary balladeer weaves tales of love and longing in eloquent musical masterpieces that have become enduring standards.  
Tickets are priced at $57.50, $47.50 and $37.50, and can be purchased at the Playhouse Square Center Ticket Office, online at www.playhousesquare.org or by phone at 216-241-6000. Groups of 10 or more can save $5 by calling 216-664-6050.

9/24/08, Wednesday

Beoga (Irish Craic!)
www.beogamusic.com
7:30pm
Bellville Opera House, 142 Park Place, Bellville, OH
Ticket price TBA
Purchase tickets from Highlands of Ohio 419-522-5058   www.highlandsofohio.com

9/26/08, Friday

Doug McLeod - "BMA 2008 ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEE"
Wilbert's
812 Huron Rd. E.
Cleveland
216 902 4663 PH
wilberts812@sbcglobal.net
www.wilbertsmusic.com
$10/9pm

9/26/08, Friday

Leon Russell & Band with Oliver Buck & The New Madrids
Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland
Doors open 7Pm, Show at 8PM  Tickets $26 ADV/$28 DOS
call (216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com for tickets and information

9/28/08, Sunday

Loudon Wainwright III
Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland
Doors open 7PM, Show at 8PM   Tickets $20 ADV/ $22 DOS
call (216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com for tickets and information

9/28/08, Sunday

Portage County Bicentennial Farm Tour with R. J. Cowdery
Lucky Penny Farm - 7273 Hankee Road, Garrettsville, Ohio
12N- 4PM - (330)527-0548 - luckypennyfarm@verizon.net or www.luckypennyfarm.com

10/8/08, Wednesday

Chris Hillman (of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers)
Doors open at 7PM - Show at 8PM  at the Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland.
Tickets are $20 in adv and $22 dos. For more information call or visit
(216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com

10/15/08, Wednesday

NICK LOWE
Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland,
Door: 7:30 pm   Show 8:30pm   
Tickets: $25 ADV / $28 DOS
(216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com for information and tickets

10/18/08, Saturday

WILL HOGE  and THE EVERYBODYFIELDS
Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland
Doors: 8 pm  Shows:  9 pm  
Tickets: $12.50 ADV / 14 DOS
(216)383-1124 or www.beachlandballroom.com for tickets or information

10/18/08, Saturday

Jason Harrod (www.jasonharrod.com)
Doors open at 6:00, music at 7:00, jam afterwards $12.00 per person Sprouted Acorn Houseconcerts in Charm, Ohio Ohio's Amish Country Guests are to bring a healthy homemade dish.
Reservations required: sproutedacorn@gmail.com, (330)893-7788 For more information, see www.sproutedacorn.blogspot.com.

10/23/08, Thursday

Ged Foley (of Patrick Street and House Band)
www.gedfoley.com
7:30PM
Pumpkin Hollow, 24 Bell St., Bellville, OH
Tickets $12
Purchase tickets from Pumpkin Hollow 419-886-6093 or
Highlands of Ohio (419)522-5058 Presented by Highlands of Ohio www.highlandsofohio.com

10/24/08, Friday

John McCutcheon
YMCA benefit concert at 7:30 PM at the Central Christian Performing Arts center in Kidron, Ohio.  Reserved seats advance tickets $13 presale; $16 at the door.  The annual school fish fry will precede the concert.  Contact the Orrville YMCA at 330-683-2153.

11/23/08, Sunday

Pierce Pettis (www.piercepettis.com)
Doors open at 4:30, music begins at 5:30, jam afterwards $12.00 per person Sprouted Acorn Houseconcerts in Charm, Ohio Ohio's Amish Country Guests are to bring a healthy homemade dish.
Reservations required: sproutedacorn@gmail.com, 330-893-7788 For more information, see www.sproutedacorn.blogspot.com.

11/29/08, Saturday

ZACH www.zachmusic.net
AngelWoods Hideaway,1983 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mansfield, OH
Details TBA

12/19/08, Friday

Wyndsmyth (former members of Heirloom from Niagara Falls)
Details TBA Presented by Highlands of Ohio www.highlandsofohio.com











Venues

For a complete listing of area performers & performances, please contact Folknet and ask about receiving their monthly newsletter, “Continuum.”

FOLKNET  
The Northeastern Ohio Folk and Traditional Music & Dance Society    
PO Box 470512
Broadview Hts, OH 44147
(216-556-3820)  
www.folknet.org

CHECK OUT THESE NE OHIO VENUES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:
Beachland Ballroom
www.beachlandballroom.com/
15711 Waterloo Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 383-1124

Cain Park
www.cainpark.com/
40 Severence Circle
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
(216) 371-3000

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
www.nps.gov/cuva
15610 Vaughn Road
Brecksville, Ohio 44141
(216) 524-1497

Kent Stage
www.kentstage.org/
175 E. Main St.
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 677-5005

Lock 3 Live! Park
www.lock3live.com
next to Akron Civic Theatre
Downtown Akron, Ohio
(330) 253-2488.

The Winchester
www.thewinchester.net
12112 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
(216) 226-5681

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