My name is Mike D. I’m a local musician, and my interest is in promoting local music and musicians. Twice a month I’ll be providing you with a list of live performances throughout the county. Some concerts cost, but most are free.
If you own a venue, and want live performances included in this roundup, please email me at miked@theportager.com. I’ll want to know who you have booked, the date, time, and any costs or restrictions. If you know of a venue that provides live music, please contact me and I’ll take it from there. Thanks for keeping live music rolling in Portage County.
Aurora
City of Aurora Summer Concert Series — Veterans Memorial Park, 40 W. Garfield Rd., 6:30–8:30 p.m.
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June 11: Nick Costa & Company (vintage Vegas hits)
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June 25: The Rebeats (Beatles tribute)
Aurora School of Music Summer Gala — June 12, 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.). Features ASM Philharmonic. See website for details and ticket prices.
Brimfield
Old European Day & Bierfest — June 27–28, German Family Society of Akron, 3871 Ranfield Road. $5 admission; children 12 and under free.
June 27:
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3–6:30 p.m.: Gemütlichkeit Cleveländer Musikanten
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6:45–11 p.m.: The Shotskis
June 28:
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Noon–3 p.m.: The Culkar & Golab Band
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3:30–7 p.m.: Enzian Aus Detroit
Freedom Township
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill — 7160 Route 303
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June 6: The Breakups, 8–11ish p.m.
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June 20: Two Docs Down, 8–11ish p.m.
Garrettsville
Portage County District Library — Children's Events
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June 12: Music with Miss Sarah (Portage Music), Garrettsville Library, 11–11:30 a.m. Limited to 12 children ages 2–8. Preregistration required through PCDL.
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June 15: Music & Movement with Mr. Jeff, Garrettsville Library, 2–3 p.m. PCDL.
Garrettsville Farmers Market — 8119 Main St., Thursdays 4–7 p.m.
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June 4: Crazy James
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June 11: Story Tellers
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June 18: Crazy James
Garrettsville Summerfest — June 26–28, downtown Garrettsville. Two stages of live music. Details TBA.
Hiram
Hiram Summer Concert Series — All concerts at Reign Hadsell Park, Hiram.
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June 14: Swap Meet, 5–7 p.m.
Kent
Standing Rock Cultural Arts — 300 S. Water St.
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June 5: Old Time Jams, 6 p.m.
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June 7: Mountain Rose Concert Series — Charlie Mosbrook, 7 p.m. See website for details and cost.
Art & Wine Festival — June 6, downtown Kent, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Sponsored by Main Street Kent.
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11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Galgozy & Ingersoll, Hometown Bank Plaza stage
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1–3 p.m.: Ray Flanagan & Josee McGee, Hometown Bank Plaza stage
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3:30–5:30 p.m.: Randy Horvath, Hometown Bank Plaza stage
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5:30–7:30 p.m.: Harry Deacon & Acoustic Fest Youth Performers, North Water St. stage (near Maddalena's)
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6–8 p.m.: Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts, Hometown Bank Plaza stage
Kent Free Library — 312 W. Main St.
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June 7: The New Pilgrims with special guests Lisa & Heather Malyuk, 2–3 p.m.
Venice Cafe — 163 Franklin Ave.
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Every Wednesday: Open Mic, 7:30–10 p.m. Host: Jesse Carter
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June 9: Danjo Jazz Orchestra, 7:30–9 p.m.
Water Street Tavern — 132 S. Water St.
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June 5: Colin John, 6–9 p.m.
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June 12: Guy Pernetti & Friends, 6–9 p.m.
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June 19: J.J. Vicars & The Desiatos, 6–9 p.m.
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June 26: Backstreet Blues Band, 6–9 p.m.
Haymaker Farmers' Market — Corner of Summit St. & Franklin Ave.
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June 6: Bethany Westphal & Jon O'Brien, 10 a.m.–noon
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June 13: Caty Petersilge, 10 a.m.–noon
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June 20: Jazz by Jeremy, 10 a.m.–noon
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June 27: The Ragged People, 10 a.m.–noon
The Kent Stage — 175 E. Main St. Note: Purchase tickets only through kentstage.org or the box office on W. Main St. Tickets from alternative vendors may be invalid.
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June 4: Robert Earl Keen — Then & Now Tour with Coleman Jennings
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June 6: Alex Bevan & Friends — Surfing the Edge of Legacy
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June 7: Vincen Garcia
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June 12: Devon Allman's Blues Summit
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June 23: Christopher Cross
Bell Tower Brewing Co. — 310 Park Ave.
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June 6: Rod and the Rare Birds, 7 p.m.
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June 24: Monthly blues jam with the Cleveland Blues Society, 6:30–9 p.m.
Dan Smith Community Park — Downtown Kent
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June 20: Time Machine, 6–8 p.m. Sponsored by College Town Kent.
Hometown Bank Plaza — Downtown Kent
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June 25: Punching Oswald, 7–9 p.m. (Hometown Bank Concert Series)
The Outpost — 4962 Route 43
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June 13: Medusa (Cleveland's all-female edgy rock band) with Billy Morris, 8 p.m.
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June 27: The Blues at the Outpost, 3–8 p.m.
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3:30 p.m.: Becky Plush & John Markovic
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5:30 p.m.: The Highway 61 Band Sponsored by the Cleveland Blues Society & Northeast Ohio Blues Association. Presale tickets $15; day of show $20; CBS/NEOBA members $10 (membership card required).
North Water Brewing Co. — 101 E. Crain Ave.
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June 2: Open Mic Night hosted by Mick Rogers, 6–9 p.m.
Nineteen 10 — 215 S. Depeyster St.
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June 11: Twisted Whiskers, 6–9 p.m. On the patio, weather permitting; inside the Kent State Hotel if not.
Kent Lanes–11th Frame — 1524 S. Water St., 330-673-1448
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Every Tuesday: Open Mic, 7–9 p.m. Host: Jesse Carter
Mantua
Triple Trail Fest — June 6, Buchert Park, E. High St., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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10 a.m.–1 p.m.: Steve Radcliffe
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2–4 p.m.: Steve Vanderink
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Nicole Nero (Crestwood Choir Director) adds ukulele and vocals between acts as time permits. Event DJ throughout.
Los Venados Mexican Restaurant — 11697 Route 44
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June 19: Two Kings Duo, 6–9 p.m.
Farmers & Makers Market at the Granary — 4690 E. Prospect St., Mantua Grain Building parking lot, 4–7 p.m.
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June 12: The Fretters, Acoustic Duo
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June 26: Joe Abate (mandolin & guitar) with Lorne Franklin (percussion)
Restoration 44 Coffee Co. — 10675 Main St.
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June 21: Ava Leone, 3 p.m. "A sweet acoustic sound and perfect coffee shop vibe."
Nelson
Classic Fest 2026 — June 19–21, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. See website for details and cost.
Ravenna
Sun Beau Valley Event Center
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June 5: Summer Celebration — Back Alley Relics, 5–8 p.m.
Hometown Bank Concert Series — Ravenna Courthouse lawn
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June 18: The D.B. Band, 7–9 p.m.
Reed Memorial Library — Outdoor pavilion
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June 28: Babies in Black, 2–4 p.m.
TAVS — 106 E. Main St.
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Every Thursday: Open Mic, 7–9 p.m. Host: Jesse Carter
Streetsboro
Streets Tavern — 9107 Route 14
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June 5: MadMen, 8–11ish p.m.
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June 11: Open Mic, 7–11 p.m.
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June 20: Blueshift, 8–11ish p.m.
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June 25: Open Mic, 7–11 p.m.
Wild Eagle Steak & Saloon — 9470 Route 14
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June 6: Heart Brigade (Heart tribute), 9 p.m.–midnight
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June 9: Country Fried, 6–9 p.m.
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June 13: Creedence (CCR tribute), 9 p.m.–midnight
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June 20: Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.–midnight
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June 27: Pet The Cougar (John Mellencamp & Tom Petty tribute), 9 p.m.–midnight
Chuggers Bar & Grille — 9244 Market Square Dr.
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June 27: Badseed, 8–11:30 p.m.
City-Sponsored Events
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June 11: The Pan Doctor — Wilbur Krebs (steel pan, bass, guitar), 5–8 p.m., Gateway Green, 9184 Route 43 (Summer Food Truck Night)
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June 16: The Music of Bill Poston (classic country, folk), noon–2 p.m., Streetsboro Community Center, 8970 Kirby Lane. Summer Music Series on the Patio. Senior Center members only; registration required.
Windham
Katherine Thomas Elementary School (PCDL)
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June 15: Mr. Jeff's Music Show, 11 a.m.–noon