Cleveland has always been a music town. And thanks to Cleveland deejay, Alan Freed, who booked the first venue for rock enthusiasts, music fans have never lacked for places to go see their favorite acts perform in person. This book honors the astute owners and their venues— from yesterday to today—that present fans with the music they crave.
Beachland Ballroom Hosts Event Celebrating Cleveland Rock Venues Book Read More »
Informational presentations from key Cleveland music scene organizers on current status, plans for the remainder of the year, how to become involved and stay involved, share contact information and network.
WATCH: State of the Cleveland Music Scene #1 Read More »
Waterloo Makes Music is a free summer concert series on Waterloo as a gift to all the music lovers in the community, and a celebration of Cleveland’s amazing musical legacy. The series will take place the first Friday of the month June-September as part of the monthly Walk All Over Waterloo Art Walk. Join us in person for the live performances or online via livestream.
2021 Waterloo Makes Music Line-Up Read More »
CR:PPF Music Incubator is part of the Neighborhood Connections Entrepreneur Incubator Initiative and offers a low-interest loan with manageable monthly payments and a simple, accessible application process. Apply today!
Cleveland Rocks Music Incubator Program Read More »
The Waterloo Makes Music series, in partnership with Soul City Cleveland, kicks off Friday, June 4th at the Beachland Ballroom for a special event honoring African American Music Appreciation Month.
Waterloo Makes Music returns with Soul City Cleveland Read More »
Enjoy a 15 second teaser for “When The Lights Come On Again,” an original song collaboration uniting 18 Cleveland musicians to benefit the local music community through encouraged donations to the #SaveCLEVenues Fund. Full video drops Friday, February 12th.
TEASER: When The Lights Come On Again Read More »
Jolly Scholar Brewery and Baenum Hop Farm partner to create “Lights On Lager,” a new beer designed to showcase and support four Cleveland music venues.
Story Behind the Brew: Lights On Lager. The One for All, All for One Venue Brew Read More »
Ariel Clayton Karas and Brent Kirby joined together for an original song collaboration uniting different musicians in Cleveland to help benefit the musical community and venues.
The Story Behind the Song: When the Lights Come On Again Read More »
CR:PPF supports and preserves Cleveland’s popular music culture and enriches local social welfare and economic growth by stimulating music-centered initiatives.
Stay in touch with latest efforts as Cleveland Rocks Past Present & Future moves forward with our support efforts for the NEO Music Community.
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