Schedule

Bob Frank Blues
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

101 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
115 North Willow St.
Kent, OH 44240

A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Bob spent eighteen years as the leader of the Hotfoot Quartet, touring throughout North America and recording several albums. As a sideman he has worked with Robert Lockwood, Wallace Coleman, fiddler Howard Armstrong, the Falls City Ramblers, and British bluesman Long John Baldry. Bob has…

Stakhouse featuring Max Stak
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Barflyy
100 E Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

The Cleveland-based rock band, StakHouse, was born out of 13-year-old phenom guitarist Max Stakolich’s house in 2023. A masterful musician in his own rite, Max was the hunt for young talent that could match his own. He recruited from his local School Of Rock and found Eli Berger (drums), a…

Taylor Lamborn
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Barflyy
100 E Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Taylor Lamborn credits her sound to years spent immersing herself in Cleveland’s diverse music scene. Lamborn didn’t begin performing her original material until she was in her twenties, but since then she has been it’s been no looking back. She has released a number of albums and live singles, toured internationally, and…

Guy Pernetti Trio
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bar Lucci
257 N Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240

Guy Pernetti is a solo contemporary American guitarist and singer-songwriter with a rich history. He has earned a reputation for his clean and beautiful guitar work, along with exciting compositions and unique vocal interpretations. A seasoned multi-instrumentalist, Pernetti is known for his wide variety of styles, and his expertise on…

Ray Flanagan Trio
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bell Tower Brewing Co.
310 Park Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240

Musical chameleon Ray Flanagan can be found delivering his own songs intimately in dynamic solo performances, rocking and rolling with his band The Authorities, or playing sideman to any number of bands and artists around town. To date, he has opened for artists such as Train, Dennis DeYoung, Tim Reynolds,…

Blues Deville
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Bell Tower Brewing Co.
310 Park Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240

Ian Penter
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Beware of the Leopard
176 E. Main St.
Kent Ohio, 44240

I’ve spent the last 20 years pursuing a passion for the Delta Blues. If i could sum up my sound in two words they would be” ‘Lectrified Grit” … There is so much mediocre, bland blues music out there and i want no part of it…. Raw and soulful, seething…

Luther Trammell
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Blind Squirrel Pub
802 N Mantua St
Kent, Ohio 44240

The award-winning acoustic blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Luther Trammell brings his dynamic voice and guitar style to the forefront of his brand of Blues. Whether rocking out with a full band, a duo or as a solo act, he is a true authentic bluesman.

Wallace Coleman
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Brewhouse Pub
244 N. Water St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Robert Jr. Lockwood said he would never hire a harmonica player, but then he heard Wallace Coleman play. That about says it all.

The Blues Drivers
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Buffalo Wild Wings
176 E Main St
Kent, OH 44240

Including veterans of such legendary Cleveland-area bands as Tiny Alice, Wild Horses, Baskerville Hounds, the Blue Drivers feature blues standards by artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, and Little Walter, swinging jump blues by Louis Jordan and Tiny Bradshaw and Louis Prima, jazz tunes by Mose Allison and Billie Holiday,…

Erin Nicole Neal & The Chill Factors
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dan Smith Park Stage
E Erie St.
Kent, OH 44240

Eclectic Cleveland band Erin Nicole Neal & The Chill Factors explore Blues, Rock, Pop, Soul, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Gospel, and Reggae. The group, formed in 2015, plays all over Northeast Ohio for private and public events. They play a mix of originals and covers by artists such as Aretha Franklin,…

The Greasy Boys
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dan Smith Park Stage
E Erie St.
Kent, OH 44240

The Greasy Boys are half blues, half R&B and half improvisational coolness. You get three halves for the price of two, and you will go home a different person. Alternate rainout location is inside Bricco. 210 S. DePeyster St.

WINTRIP Evolution
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hometown Bank Plaza
203 N Water St
Kent, Ohio 44240

EVOLUTION features hits from The Yardbirds, The Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & the Dominos, and Eric Clapton’s solo career. Chris Wintrip – guitar/vocals: Professional guitarist, vocalist, recording artist, and producer. Mr. Wintrip has enjoyed a successful music career performing with Joe Walsh, Frampton’s Camel, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Roger McGuinn,…

Paul Falstad
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Last Exit Books and Cafe
124 E Main St, Ste 1
Kent, Ohio 44240

Dr. Paul is a singer/songwriter who started playing guitar at age 12 under the influence of the classic rock troubadours of the 70’s. He discovered the harmonica and the blues late in life and found a niche as a dirty and gritty solo artist from the streets. Dr. Paul admits…

The Jon Mosey Trio
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Laziza
195 East Erie Street
Kent, OH 44240

The Jon Mosey Trio is an all-star original blues/rock band featuring: Jon Mosey, Toussaint “Tb Player” English, and Erik Diaz. Lahdy, lahdy!

Austin Walkin’ Cane
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Loft Tavern
112 W Main Street
Kent, Ohio, 44240

Veteran Northeast Ohio performer Austin Walkin’ Cane calls his music “Damn Fine Blues.” He plays original and classic Blues featuring his superb slide guitar and soulful vocals. Cane offers a Blues gumbo repertoire that can conjure up the ghosts of Highway 61 and the Delta blues experience.  He has toured…

Memphis Cradle
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Loft Tavern
112 W Main Street
Kent, Ohio, 44240

Memphis Cradle has always been about the blues. Whether you like your blues hard and hot or soft and cool, Memphis Cradle’s versatility allows the listeners to enjoy all aspects of the genre with both their original compositions and covers.

Little Steve-O & John Markovic
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Little Steve-O (Steven V. Fine) is a blues vocalist and songwriter who excels plays harmonica and acoustic guitar. His award-winning Blues Duo “Bongo Joe & Little Steve-O,” made it to the International Blues competition in Memphis, securing a number of top honors. John Marković has been playing the Northeast Ohio…

Susan Marie Project (SMP)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240

The Susan Marie Project represents a stellar guitarist/vocalist that changes the atmosphere of a room, whether intimate surroundings or a coliseum filled to capacity. Backed by a solid rhythm section, the Susan Marie Project (SMP) generates a unique, ambitious nod to their roots of bluesy rock, funk, folk and dance,…

Sam Hooper Group
9:30 pm - 12:30 am

Panini’s Bar & Grill
295 S Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240

Sam Hooper is a captivating American musician from Cleveland, Ohio. His alluring blend of blues, rock, jazz and funk has thrilled audiences in China, Switzerland, Finland, Japan and the USA. His soulful vocals have been compared to Otis Redding, while critics have likened his blistering guitar playing to Jimi Hendrix…

Cleveland Fats
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240

Mark “Cleveland Fats” Hahn is a versatile guitarist who possesses a strong reverence for the tradition of blues. As a youngster he started playing the guitar by studying the recordings of such masters as Muddy Waters, The Kings (Albert, B.B., and Freddie), Earl Hooker, and T- Bone Walker. He was…

The Delta Hand
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240

The Delta Hand is a northeastern Ohio electric blues ensemble known for their rockin’ performances, warm dynamics, and soul-soothing grooves. Formed in 2023, the six-piece group originated when Steven Brooks (guitar/vocals), Adam Labin (guitar), and Paul Labin (drums/vocals) began attending an Akron-based blues jam. Bill Hodge (bass) and Kaiden Bos,…

Backstreet Blues Band
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240

Cleveland’s Backstreet Blues Band has been rocking packed houses all over town with their hot brand of hard-driving, house-rockin’ blues. The quartet met at Cleveland Blues Society jams and knew they had something special. Up front are Backstreet Brantt Hamilton’ searing harmonica and Jimmy Lee’s rocking blues guitar. Adriane Bennett…

Naturally Blue
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Rays Place
135 Franklin Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Singer/songwriter, John Caracillo, and Steve Murphy Ill are the heart and soul of Naturally Blue. Naturally Blue has performed at the Canton Blues Fest, Canal Fulton Blues Fest, numerous festivals and events, as well as entertained at local venues in Ohio throughout the years. Naturally Blue brings together Caracillo’s soulful…

15-60-75 (The Numbers Band)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am

Venice Cafe
163 W. Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

15-60-75 can’t be defined or categorized. Robert Kidney explains: “The music industry, the media, and the ‘tellsusourvision’ (TV) are defining for the American public what is good music by only playing and supporting what is profitable. We are taught to disregard everything that is not familiar. We give the people…

Stamper-Starr
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240

Stamper Starr is a Cleveland based music duo that brings you traditional blues with a fresh twist. Natalie and Frankie met in 2018 at a jam night. Since then, they have brought us their unique approach to blues and other styles. Combining Natalie’s powerhouse vocals, Frankie’s commanding guitar style, with…

Redhouse Band with Denzonrocks
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240

Gene Schwartz & The G-Force
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240

Gene “Geno” Schwartz is renowned as a Hall of Fame drag racer and NHRA record holder and as an accomplished bass guitarist.  His career spans over five decades of musical prowess. He toured Europe and Japan with Robert Lockwood Jr. and remains active in the local Cleveland music scene. Recently,…

The Bluestones
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240

Inspired by a dream, the Bluestones were founded over twenty years ago by Jim Fox. Jim continues to manage and lead the band as a vocalist and guitarist. The coining of the name Bluestones came from the combined influences of the Blues Brothers and the Rolling Stones. We are serious…

Armstrong Bearcat
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240

Once you experience the searing brand of hard-driving, in-your-face classic rock and blues of Armstrong Bearcat, you will understand their demand. Scene Magazine describes Armstrong Bearcat this way: “With half the musicians but more than twice the talent of the Marshall Tucker Band, The Armstrong Bearcat Band wasted no time…

Xtra Crispy
8:30 pm - 9:45 pm

Zephyr Pub
106 W Main St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Kent blues rockers with a five piece horn section. Powerful horn fueled future blues.

The Buffalo Ryders
10:00 pm - 12:00 am

Zephyr Pub
106 W Main St.
Kent, Ohio 44240