Hey Folks,
I hope that you all have gotten your outdoor chores mainly wrapped up, and are setting your sights on some cozy indoor activities this late fall and winter.
This week Veteran’s Day arrives on Wednesday, Nov. 11. I find that our country is more aware of the veteran’s plight than perhaps we may have been 20-30 years ago, which is a good thing. There are many programs and non-profit organizations that focus on the needs of our veterans. This is what really makes America great: compassion and the drive to help those who have sacrificed for our country.
One of my favorite organizations is Guitars 4 Vets. Guitars for Vets (G4V) serves at-risk United States Veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma. Through their unique, 10-week structured guitar instruction program, they put the healing power of music in the hands of our nation’s heroes, helping to foster renewal, connection and community.
Here is a link to their site - Guitars for Vets.
This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, The Cleveland Blues Society will be holding its monthly Blues Jam at The Bell Tower in Kent. My brother, Jack DiAlesandro is the local guest. I hope to attend and play some blues with a few Vietnam veterans that I am proud to call my friends,
Here is a link to the event - Live Music Monthly Blues Jam. Hope to see you there!
As always, if you are a musician or band with gigs in Portage County or eastern Summit County, or if you know of one, please let me know at miked@theportager.com. I’ll include you in upcoming installments of Setlist.
Mike D
PORTAGE COUNTY
KENT
Standing Rock Cultural Arts 300 N. Water Street
- Nov. 13: Music with singer-songwriter Kane Fahl 7-9 p.m.
- Nov. 14: Music with singer-songwriter Kane Fahl 7-9 p.m.
- Nov. 20: Open Drum Circle with Virginia King and guests 6 p.m.
Water Street Tavern 132 South Water Street
- Nov 13 : City Of Invention
- Nov 20: The Twistoffs
The Kent Stage 175 E. Main Street. Only purchase tickets through kentstage.org or at the Box Office on West Main Street. Alternative ticket vendors may be overpriced and/or invalid.
- Nov. 11: GCS featuring Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers and Billy Sheehan. Doors 6:35 p.m., Show 7:35 p.m.
- Nov. 20: Tim O’Brien and Sam Grisman. Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.
Kent Free Library 312 E. Main Street
- Nov. 15: Cardinal Quartet 2-3 p.m.
Bell Tower Brewing Co. 310 Park Avenue
- Nov. 11: Cleveland Blues Society: Roots of the Rustbelt Jam with guest Jack DiAlesandro. Host: Anthony Lovano.
- Nov. 14: Colin John 6:30 p.m.
North Water Brewing Co. 101 Crain Avenue
- Nov. 14: Education Alternative’s 2nd Annual Holiday Benefit Show. All proceeds benefit Education Alternative’s Ravenna location gift drive for students enrolled there. 5-10 p.m.
- Mr. Ben Crazy: 6 p.m.
- The Tiger Tortoise Experiment: 7 p.m.
- The Tenants: 8 p.m.
- On the Frontier: 9 p.m.
- Nov. 20: The Greasy Boys 7-9 p.m.
STREETSBORO
Wild Eagle Steak & Saloon 9470 Route 14
- Nov. 14: The Ladies Night 9 p.m.
Chuggers Bar & Grill 9244 Market Square Drive
- Nov. 14: Reality Check
FREEDOM
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill 7160 Route 303
- Nov. 14: Vintage Steel
You’ll thank yourself for checking out the music scene in SUMMIT COUNTY:
PENINSULA
GAR Hall 1785 Main Street
- Nov. 12: The Local Honeys with special guest David Mayfield. Real deal Kentucky music. 8-10 p.m.
- Nov. 14: High Horse. A progressive acoustic string band blending bluegrass, old-time and Celtic influences with the energy of alternative rock 8-9:30 p.m.
TWINSBURG
Sassy’s Bar & Grille 10755 Ravenna Road
- Nov. 13: Brother’s Keeper 9 p.m.-midnight
- Nov. 20: Nerve Tonic 9 p.m.-midnight
Brewsters 2681 Creekside Drive
- Nov. 13: Rockport
- Nov. 14: The Island Doctor
- Nov. 20: Rockport
CUYAHOGA FALLS
Basement in the Falls 740 Munroe Falls Avenue
- Nov. 11: Twin B Project
- Nov. 18: Friq and Fraq
- The Workz 2220 Front Street
- Nov. 13: Sonic Anthem 8 p.m.
- Nov. 14: Homeroom Hangover 8 p.m.
- Nov. 20: Reality Check Band 8 p.m.
The Jenks 1884 Front Street
Live music by a variety of performers Wednesdays through Friday evenings, and afternoons into the evening Saturdays. Click on https://jenks1929.com/pages/live-music-performance to see schedules.
CBG Falls 503 Chestnut Blvd.
Every Tuesday: Vinyl Night from 4-7PM followed by Jazz Night 7-9PM. Jazz night varies between three regular performers.
Every Wednesday: Pickin' Wednesdays, an open bluegrass jam except for when bluegrass bands are scheduled.