Frank Zappa, Free, Humble Pie, Head Over Heals – Cleveland Public Hall– May 30, 1971 45 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention performed a sold out show at the Cleveland Public Hall. Also on this great bill was Free, Humble Pie and opening act Head Over Heels. (poster courtesy of […]
Pink Floyd – Cleveland Stadium – May 26, 1994 22 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Pink Floyd performed at the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium. This was the Division Bell Tour and the last time the band performed in the Northeast Ohio area. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
Yes coming to the Hard Rock Rocksino July 28th Pioneers of progressive rock, YES have achieved worldwide success with a history spanning 47 years and 21 studio albums. The band’s current line-up consists of singer Jon Davison, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes and bassist Billy Sherwood. YES alumni are Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, […]
Piper Rock Festival – Lightner Farm – May 24, 1970 46 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, the story of the Piper Rock Festival is one of those stories that goes between reality and legend. Biggest question out there for some is “Did it even happen?” The answer is, yes. The Piper Rock Festival was originally scheduled at […]
Bob Marley And The Wailers, The Imperials – Cleveland Music Hall – May 19, 1978 38 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Bob Marley And The Wailers performed at the Cleveland Music Hall during the Babylon By Bus Tour. The Imperials were the opening act. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers coming to the Hard Rock Rocksino May 26th Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers will soon set out on an extensive tour that will keep the multi-instrumentalist and his band busy through the spring, summer and fall. The sextet will be making several festival appearances as well as holding standalone concerts at venues […]
Eagles, Spooky Tooth – University Of Akron – May 13, 1973 43 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Eagles and Spooky Tooth co headlined this rare concert at the Akron University gymnasium. This was the Eagles “Desperado” tour and Spooky Tooth was promoting their album “You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw.” […]
Cream, Canned Heat – Cleveland Music – May 12, 1968 48 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Cream performed a sold out show at Cleveland Music Hall. Canned Heat was the opening act. This was the second of two concerts Cream played in Northeast Ohio on back to back nights and the only time they played […]
Cream, James Gang, Poor Girls, The Brambles, Penny Arcade – Akron Civic Theatre – May 11, 1968 48 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Cream performed a sold out show at the Akron Civic Theatre. The James Gang, The Poor Girls, The Brambles and Penny Arcade were the opening acts. This was the first of two […]
Violent Femmes – Oberlin College – May 10, 1984 32 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Violent Femmes performed a sold out show at Finney Chapel at Oberlin College in support of their album “Violent Femmes” and included in their set most of the songs from their upcoming album “Hallowed Ground” which would be released […]
