Ongoing Events in Northeast Ohio

Open Mic Night every Thursday @ 7pm at the Ohio Music Shop, 118 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, Phone: (330) 673-4700, www.ohiomusicshop.com

Open Mic Nightevery Monday 7pm at Northside Bar and Grill in Akron, 111 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio. 330-434-0611

Kent Old-Time Shindig 5 to 8pm free, first Sunday of every month takes place year round. The acoustic string band music of yesteryear comes alive at the Kent Shindig, an open jam for old-time music and dance, and includes lively Appalachian reels, as well as the occasional Irish tune, Civil War tune, etc.  All are welcome to play (bring an acoustic instrument), dance, and/or listen.
Europe Gyro-Pizza, 107 South Depeyster Street, Kent, Ohio. (330) 673-1352

Valley House Concert Series
Cuyahoga Valley National Park(CVNP) hosts a monthly house concert featuring former CVNP Artist-in-Residence Ed Caner who serves as both musician and host. The series, which occurs on the third Sunday of every month through May, will highlight local guest performers and different styles of music in the intimate setting of a restored bank barn, on the Hines Hill Campus.
Concerts start at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $8 adults, $6 CVNPA members.
Advance sales are available by calling (330) 657-2909.
Seating is limited. Facility is not wheelchair accessible.
Hines Hill Conference Center is located at 1403 W. Hines Hill Road in Peninsula. This is approximately one mile east of Riverview Road.

Contra DancingEvery Third Monday Night: Dance Lessons 7:30 PM, Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 PM First Dance is April 18th at Chagrin Falls Township Hall – 83 N. Main Street
Contra dancing is open to all and is family friendly. Learn the dance steps in minutes and then dance to the live music. A caller, working with a group of live musicians, guides dancers through a variety of dances. The musicians are world class, playing folk music. Paul Kovac Mandolin & Guitar Denny Jones Master Fiddle, Jen Mauer Bass & Accordion Joe Hunter Key boards, Will Craig Percussion & Sound Kenny Wilson Dance Caller. Tickets 17 & Under $8.00, Adults $10.00, Families $25.00. For further Information — www.neocontradance.org Will Craig 216.316.0068.  willrcraig@gmail.com Or Jim Newell 440.247.5751

Sean Moore Memorial Irish Sessions at Hiram College September 11th, November 13th, February 12th & April 22nd.  2 p.m.—slow playing to learn tunes
3 p.m. –open session.  Tea provided, potluck refreshments. ALL WELCOME
Frohring Music Hall, 11746 Dean St. Hiram Village

Info: Tina Dreisbach (dreisbachts@hiram.edu)
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2/4/12Cornmeal Saturday 9 p.m. $12. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110. (216) 383-1124

2/7/12Beppe Gambetta (Italian guitarist) Tuesday 7 p.m. $15. Nighttown 12383 Cedar Road  Cleveland, OH 44106-3153 (216) 795-0550

2/8/12Beppe Gambetta Wednesday 7:30 $15. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, OH 44813

2/9/12Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Thursday 7:30 $20. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, Bellville, OH 44813

2/11/12Cabinet Saturday 8 p.m. $10. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

2/12/12Music By Nature Sunday 3 p.m. Happy Days Lodge 500 West Streetsboro Street  Peninsula, Ohio 44264 (330) 657-2909

2/12/12Gerald Ross & The Midwestern Swing All Stars Sunday 7 p.m. $15 The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

2/16/12Yarn Thursday 8:30 p.m. $10. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

2/16/12John McCutcheon Thursday 8 p.m. $25. Nighttown 12387 Cedar Road  Cleveland, OH 44106-3153 (216) 795-0550

2/17/12Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem Friday 8 p.m. $17 for adults, $12 for members and $5 for children 3-12. Happy Days Lodge 500 W. Streetsboro Rd.State Route 303, Peninsula, OH, 44264. (330) 657-2909

2/18/12Tab Benoit Saturday 7 p.m. $18. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110. (216) 383-1124

2/18/12roots of American Music Benefit Saturday 7 p.m. Benefit Tickets: $50. West 78th Street Studios. 1300 West 78th Street - 1305 West 80th Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44102

2/21/12Local Artist Showcase, featuring:Unseen Masterpiece, Ashley Brook Toussant and Madison Cummins Tuesday 8 p.m. $12. Akron Civic Theater. 182 South Main Street  Akron, OH 44308-1358 (330) 253-2488

2/24/12Harmonia Friday 8 p.m. $17 for adults, $12 for members and $5 for children 3-12. Happy Days Lodge 500 W. Streetsboro Rd.State Route 303, Peninsula, OH, 44264. (330) 657-2909

2/25/12The Greencards Saturday $15. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

2/25/12Tret Fure Saturday 7:30 $15. House Show RSVP Sue:  suehannibal@gmail.com or 216-214-7673.

2/29/12Glenn Campbell Sunday 8 p.m. $50.50-$90.50 The Kent Stage 175 E Main St  Kent, OH 44240. (330) 677-5005

2/29/12Eilen Jewell Sunday 8 p.m. $10. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

3/2/12Mike Mangione & The Union Friday 8 p.m. $15. Please RSVP to mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.  Feel free to ask any other questions at this email too.

3/3/12Rumpke Mountain Boys Saturday 9 p.m. $12 The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

3/7/12Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones Wednesday 8 p.m. $20. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

3/15/12Doug McLeod & Paul Borger Thursday 8 p.m. Wilbert's 812 Huron Road East  Cleveland, OH 44115-1123 (216) 902-4663

3/18/12Ellis Paul Sunday 8:30 p.m. $17 The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

3/23/12Milk Carton Kids Friday 7 p.m. $10. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

3/28/12Greg Brown Saturday 8 p.m. $25. The Kent Stage 175 E Main St  Kent, OH 44240. (330) 677-5005

3/31/12Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas Saturday 8 p.m. $39.50 - $59.50. Playhouse Square State Theater 1519 Euclid Avenue  Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 771-4444

4/16/12 Poor Moon Monday 8:30 $10. The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110(216) 383-1124

4/19/12Loudon Wainwirght Thursday The Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 383-1124

4/21/12Tony Ellis and Louise Adkins with special guest Suzanne Thomas Saturday 7 p.m. $12. Bronson Church 1712 Main Street (State Route 303)

Peninsula, Ohio 44264

4/28/12Judy Collins Saturday 8 p.m. $40-$55 The Kent Stage 175 E Main St  Kent, OH 44240. (330) 677-5005

5/17/12Sonny Landreth Thursday 8 p.m. $25 The Beachland Ballroom 15711 Waterloo Road  Cleveland, OH 44110. (216) 383-1124

8/1/12The Steel Wheels Wednesday 8 p.m. Wilbert's 812 Huron Road East  Cleveland, OH 44115-1123 (216) 902-4663