Waterloo Makes Music: Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts and Country Honk
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44141, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.

Fri, November 1st
7pm • Beachland Tavern (15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
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Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts, a 2023 nominee for Ameripolitan Honky Tonk Band of the Year, more than exemplify their Playboy Scout oath of “On my honor I will do my duty to Two Step Dancers and Honky Tonkers everywhere.” The band, who play original country tunes inspired by artists like Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, formed in the Cleveland-Akron area in 2016. Since then, the band has taken to the road and toured through half of the country. They are affectionately known for their blue bus and encouraging others to join their troop.https://www.theplayboyscouts.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7ifhVPMrRht0eYAtflyI4rhttps://www.facebook.com/playboyscoutshttps://www.instagram.com/playboyscouts

Country Honk *Vinyl Release Show*Original and cover music inspired by the country rock movement of the 1960’s and 70’s, as well as classic country, and beyond. The band has been making waves in the Ohio music scene with their unique blend of originals and covers. Drawing inspiration from classic artists such as Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson, Country Honk infuses their music with a modern sensibility that appeals to audiences of all ages. Their catchy hooks, soulful harmonies, and electrifying stage presence have earned them a loyal following throughout the Midwest and beyond. Whether they’re playing at a honky-tonk or a festival stage, Country Honk never fails to deliver a high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance. With their undeniable talent and passion for music, it’s no wonder they’ve become one of the most exciting bands touring today.https://countryhonkmusic.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQkIaivecuUvCk0SegBueghttps://www.facebook.com/106825328145277https://www.instagram.com/countryhonkmusicohio
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Waterloo Makes Music: Kid Tigrrr and Benjamin Liar
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Cleveland Rocks Shop, 15801 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH, 44119, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, December 6, 2024 • 7-9pm
Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
Kid Tigrrr
Kid Tigrrr’s debut album, Stoned + Animald, is an ethereal blend of art-rock, melancholy indie, and dream-pop, tackling subjects such as abuse, addiction, and mental health. Being largely home recorded and self-produced with a spirit of experimentation, the artist paints lush atmospheres around her most confessional work to date, pushing singer-songwriter Jenna Fournier’s horizons both sonically and conceptually. It’s part bedroom pop, part ambient, and part an embracement of her early folk roots, while shoegaze influences shimmer with a dose of 90’s nostalgia.
https://www.facebook.com/kid.tigrrr.music
Benjamin Liar
Benjamin Liar has been a writer, musician, filmmaker, game developer, bartender, cartographer, estimator, semi-professional drinker, ditch-digger, file organizer, rockabilly bassist, bad actor, screenwriter, house painter, passionate fort-builder, reformed preacher, drywall hanger, decent friend and terrible lover. He has his first book coming out this summer, and it’s called The Failures. His name is clearly a pseudonym, but you still shouldn’t trust anything he says.
https://www.facebook.com/benjaminliar
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waterloo-makes-music-kid-tigrrr-and-benjamin-liar-tickets-1087104271139?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Waterloo Makes Music: Nathan-Paul and Elijah Khalil
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cleveland Rocks Shop, 15801 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH, 44119, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, February 7, 2025 • 7-9pm
Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
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Nathan-Paul grew up a pastor’s son from Cleveland, and knows how to deliver sound medicine to the people. His velvety Lo-Fi sounds are a vibe-heavy soul party, fusing modern trap, 70s funk, and fiery Southern gospel. He writes for pure enjoyment. “The way I go about writing, I’m like extreme Southern hospitality. I’ll always have something for you. I won’t let you leave until you take something with you.”, he said. Singing choir by age 5, Nathan is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in saxophone and flute, as well as production and composition. Though he may defy genre constructs, Nathan-Paul is a Jazz Studies graduate from the University of Akron, and is improvising all the time – influenced by greats Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong.
https://nathanpaulsound.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nTcwumRsv459Yw9kUP1JB

Elijah Khalil is a Neo-soul vocalist and songwriter, with a production style filled with lush vocal harmonies and head nodding rhythms. His music is full of gospel, jazz and R&B influences and his performances are always a great vibe. You can find him harmonizing with some of the best singers around the Cleveland area. He is currently working on a couple of new projects for release this year.
https://www.youtube.com/@ElijahxUnknowable
https://soundcloud.com/endgo
https://www.instagram.com/hiddenhajile/

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Waterloo Makes Music: Lea Marra & The River Boys and Shortt Stories
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Cleveland Rocks Shop, 15801 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH, 44119, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, March 7, 2025 • 6-8pm
Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
Lea Marra & The River Boys are a bluegrass/folk band inspired by a vast array of genres across the board. Lea brings her strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics to the experience while the River Boys are in the whirlwind of grassy licks. Lea Marra & The River Boys have accomplished a lot in the year of 2024. They released their first album titled Ace Of Cups in March 2024, performed on many notable stages along side regional and local heroes.www.leamarramusic.comwww.facebook.com/leamarramusicwww.instagram.com/leamarramusic

Shortt Stories is an acoustic rock trio out of NEO. Formed in 2019, the trio has been defying odds & captivating audiences virtually & in person with their unique blend of energetic rock and witty banter. Led by singer/songwriter Rachel Shortt, their music tells of love, loss, & the journey of self-discovery. With heartfelt lyrics, art punk bass, & weaving harmonies, they are a force in the indie scene.www.shorttstoriesmusic.comwww.facebook.com/shorttstorieswww.instagram.com/Shorttstories

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Waterloo Makes Music: Taylor Lamborn and JuJu Blues
2025-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | The Treelawn, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, April 5, 2025 • 6-8pm
The Treelawn (15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
Taylor LambornTaylor Lamborn’s sound is just as powerful and full of personality as she is. A little indie rock-a lot of blues-but at the heart of it all, she’s singer/songwriter with the type of grit that digs straight into your soul. Lamborn proudly calls Cleveland, Ohio her home. When in town she works as an artist, performer, and consultant on vocal arrangement and songwriting. She has released a number of live singles, three projects, toured internationally as a solo artist and worked locally with Cleveland legends. Lamborn captivates audiences with her emotive performances. She has played in a variety of venues, radio stations, and festivals throughout the continental US. She has notably been sought out by Producers of ABC’s American Idol 2014 and 2015 to be part of the show, won Cleveland’s 2013 Warner Brothers showcase at House of Blues, and was featured as Taylor Guitar’s “Player of the Week.”https://www.taylorlamborn.comhttps://www.instagram.com/taymadlamblinktr.ee/TaylorLamborn

Juju BluesJune Sladek is a singer-songwriter whose powerful, emotive vocals and relatable messages touch audiences of all ages and cross many genres. Her first album, Side Effects, was released in 2019 and it explored the human experience more broadly around Life, Love & Loss. She plans to release her follow up album, Limits, in early 2026. Think 70’s R&B, sentimental Torch Songs, Gutsy Rock n Roll and you get an idea of what a JuJu Blues Show will deliver.https://www.facebook.com/gigs4causeshttps://www.youtube.com/@junesladek6932https://www.instagram.com/jujubluesmusic

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Waterloo Makes Music: Beach City Postal Service and Tracy Marie with Bob Frank
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Praxis Fiber Gallery, 15301 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, May 2, 2025 • 6-8pm
Praxis Fiber Workshop (15301 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)

Beach City Postal Service
Beach City Postal Service is rock n roll from the heartlands of Beach City, Ohio. And they in fact have heart. Their rural Midwest roots and everyday headaches and heartaches are mythologized with every soaring harmony and scratchy guitar. Influence from The Replacements and CSNY is obvious, but the four-piece leads with their own guts. Something undeniable happens when the boys from Beach City lock horns.
www.beachcitypostalservice.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084834307850
https://www.instagram.com/beachcitypostalservice/
Tracy Marie
This year, Singer-Songwriter Tracy Marie celebrates 25 years since her first multi-genre album release. As a trained recording engineer and producer, she produces her own recordings as well as that of other Artists. Tracy’s creative music versatility is her long-standing connection to the community, where she is an outspoken advocate for equitability and access.
linktr.ee/thelittlequeen
www.tracymarie.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HS4GdZMuABL28wxQQ3yAi
https://www.facebook.com/officiallytracymarie
https://www.instagram.com/assassinwoman/
Bob Frank
Singer-Songwriter Bob Frank is a Cleveland-based traditional musician and Songwriter known for his work in blues, Americana, and traditional music. Bob Frank has performed, produced, written, and taught for over 50 years, including stints with bands like Hotfoot Quartet and many years with the group Blue Lunch.
www.bobfrankblues.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015103841469

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Waterloo Makes Music: Guy Snowdon & The Citizens and Goodmorning Valentine
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Waterloo Tower, Waterloo Rd at 156th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, June 6, 2025 • 6-8pm
Waterloo Tower Stage (E.156th at Waterloo Rd).
Guy Snowdon & The CitizensBritish American Rock Band. From the ancestral home of English heavy metal to the origin of “rock and roll”, Guy Snowdon & The Citizens presents a brand new sound infused with anthemic guitars, blues rock beats, hair metal screams, and Americana harmonies. With a debut in October 2019, the project is the creation of Guy Snowdon, a Cleveland, Ohio transplant from Birmingham, UK.”Irresistable anthems, excellent lead vocals and melodic solos” – Powerplay Magazinehttp://www.guyandthecitizens.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7zsVp2fuHfBUXQpODizDVQ…https://youtube.com/@guysnowdon8954https://www.instagram.com/guyandthecitizens

Goodmorning ValentineGoodmorning Valentine is the moniker for the singer songwriter Joseph Allen Beltram. For the last 20 years, Joseph has been working away on his albums and putting himself on the road, traveling all over the United States both as a solo artist and with friends, playing places of some notoriety as well as dives you’ve never heard of, making friends and gathering a small audience as he goes. Songs of love, songs of travel, songs of political intrigue. As the frontman/creative engine of Goodmorning Valentine, his songs have been covered by David Mayfield, Al Karpinski of The Six Parts Seven, and Shivering Timbers.https://www.babyhouserecords.com/goodmorningvalentine.bandcamp.comhttps://www.facebook.com/goodmorningvalentinehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3ARqocg8NkhL6wkwsOL5z1https://www.youtube.com/@goodmorningvalentinehttps://www.instagram.com/goodmorningvalentine/

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Waterloo Makes Music: Mr. Jeff and Jesse Jukebox with DJ Terkey Sandwich
2025-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Blue Windmill, 15515 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Sun, July 13, 2025 • 1-3pm
Blue Windmill Outdoor Stage (15515 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
Mr. Jeff
Award Winning, Silly, Fun and Original Children’s Music For Kids Created By a Teacher! His high-energy, interactive live shows combine gross motor movement, social-emotional learning, and a healthy dose of silliness, leaving kids ready for a nap—and parents asking for more! Perfect for libraries, schools, festivals, museums, and family-friendly events, Mr. Jeff’s performances are designed to captivate and engage audiences of all ages. Mr. Jeff’s YouTube channel, with over 100,000 views, is a favorite for kids and families, offering fun, educational music videos that spark joy and curiosity.
https://www.mrjeffisfun.com/
http://www.facebook.com/mrjeffisfun
http://www.instagram.com/mrjeffisfun
https://www.youtube.com/c/mrjeffisfun
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5VSdYZt8iify3GikkBFIkD?si=NnN9ds-nQnyIWt59KSxR7g
Jesse Jukebox
Jesse Jukebox (ASCAP) is where Mr. Rogers meets Jack Black. He’s sincere, charismatic, and unconventional! Beloved by children of all ages, Jesse inspires audiences to rock the most outrageous version of themselves while embracing their authenticity & quirky flaws. His music presents a refined balance of humor, humanity, and heart – a recipe for impactful meaningful songs. High energy and electrifying interactive concerts makes Jesse a favorite in family households across the nation.
https://www.jessejukebox.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JesseJukebox/
https://www.instagram.com/jessejukeboxmusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2pqNR9xMCdfv3EdJyiJkOe?si=14LNt7CPRjSeKmT4HlZdTw&nd=1

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Waterloo Makes Music: Hello! 3D and Da Land Brass Band
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Waterloo Tower, Waterloo Rd at 156th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, August 1, 2025 • 7-9pm
Waterloo Tower Stage (E.156th at Waterloo Rd).
Hello! 3D
Hello! 3D is like a weird experiment that has gone right. A seven-piece from Cleveland, Ohio whose musical passport is filled with stamps from Peru, Colombia, and other corners of the psychedelic globe.
https://www.facebook.com/Hello3Dband
https://www.instagram.com/hello3dband/
Da Land Brass Band
Cleveland’s own original brass band with a heavy dose of FUNK.Featuring a modern take on New Orleans street bands with a high energy funk sound, they are bridging the gap between musical tradition and a vision for the future. Boasting original tunes, funky adaptations of classic songs, and true roots New Orleans music, they have the versatility to satisfy any audience.
https://www.facebook.com/DaLandBrassBand
https://www.instagram.com/dalandbrassband/
linktr.ee/DLBB

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Waterloo Makes Music: Wave Rowanne and Black Voltron
2025-09-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Waterloo Tower, Waterloo Rd at 156th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, September 5, 2025 • 6:30-8:30pm
Waterloo Tower Stage (E.156th at Waterloo Rd).
Black Voltron
Black Voltron delivers electrifying live performances, blending classical training, church roots, and diverse lived experiences. Their versatile musicianship captivates audiences in venues of all sizes, conveying raw energy and emotion, and giving “goosebumps”. Transcending genre boundaries, they create a unique sound that fuses jazz, disco/house, hip-hop, neo-soul, and world music, honoring the Black Diaspora while innovating contemporary music. When Black Voltron unites, they can play “anything”.
https://www.instagram.com/blackvoltronband/
Wave Rowanne
Wave Magnetik (producer and trumpeter) and Rowanne Atallah (Lebanese performing artist) have joined musical forces creating melodic infectious dance music symbolizing unity in diversity. Combining Rowanne’s middle eastern roots and Wave’s jazz background, they have given birth to a new electronic dance music era called “Hayete.”
https://wavemagnetik.com/waverowanne
https://www.facebook.com/wavemagnetik
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jExYUmKkphPdj9sUmVyGc
https://www.instagram.com/waverowanne/

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Waterloo Makes Music: Country Honk and Cowboy Princess Brigade
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Treelawn, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, October 3, 2025 • 7-9pm
Treelawn Social Club (15335 Waterloo Rd)
Country H0nkCountry Honk is a four-piece honky tonk band proudly rooted in Cleveland, Ohio, blending classic country tradition with the raw energy of rock ’n’ roll. Known for their dynamic live shows and sharp songwriting, the band draws inspiration from legends like Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson, while channeling the spirit of the country rock movement of the ’60s and ’70s.
https://countryhonkmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/106825328145277
https://www.instagram.com/countryhonkmusicohio
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQkIaivecuUvCk0SegBueg

Cowboy Princess BrigadeCowboy Princess Brigade is an Americana-soul band from Cleveland, OH. The six piece ensemble began during the spring of 2024 and quickly thereafter released their first EP, “Rolling Up Silver”. Brought together by the vibrant local jam scene and a shared passion for shenanigans, the group became fast friends and musical cohorts.
The group brings a unique style and flair to the stage, featuring complex yet surprisingly fluid instrumentation. They include guitar, ukulele, fiddle, trombone, banjo, bass, and drums as well as featured dancers and performers. This eclectic combination makes a visually interesting and acoustically dynamic band that is distinctively their own.
The group draws on a wide range of American musical influences, from jazz and bluegrass to rock and roll. Deeply rooted in the spirit of improvisation and inspired by the rich traditions of New Orleans jazz, their sound is spontaneous and ever evolving. No two shows are the same.https://www.cowboyprincessbrigade.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555213901575http://instagram.com/cowboyprincessbrigadehttps//open.spotify.com/artist/4p3k4oMH78f2S7KTOs1qgy?si=8b-SUHgiTTqpp8EEZosOhg

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Waterloo Makes Music: Nuke Franklin and DJ $crilla
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44141, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, November 7, 2025 • 6-8pm
Beachland Tavern (157111 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
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Nuke FranklinCleveland, OH native rapper Nuke Franklin is tenacious, passionate, and often conflicted – qualities that drive his eclectic Hip-Hop style and put on display every detail of who he is to listeners. Influenced sonically by a variety of artists across Hip-Hop and R&B like Kid Cudi, Schoolboy Q, Tyler, The Creator, and Outkast to name off a few, Nuke pulls his inspiration from a wide range of ideas, situations, and moods. From braggadocious and hard hitting sounds like “Hidden Hills” to more somber and moody self-reflection based lyrics like “OHSHEITGAWDDAMN”, Nuke’s range is something that sets him apart from his peers. Instilled with a competitive edge by his upbringing in Cleveland and inspired by his early connections to family through music, Nuke started rapping and writing music at 13 years old and shows no signs of slowing down.https://www.instagram.com/nukefranklin_/https://www.youtube.com/@nukefranklin7990https://www.tiktok.com/@nukefranklin_https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iTp10ItrGeMpke7n9sXhb

DJ $crillaChris Harris has been recording professionally for over 15 years, operating primarily under the alias — DJ $crilla. He has spent the last decade building a music licensing empire, soundtracking everything from Netflix trailers to Super Bowl commercials. Listeners might not recognize him at first, but chances are, they’ve heard his music.https://www.chrisbharris.com/https://www.instagram.com/djscrilla/linktr.ee/chrisbharrishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4bSfFuQD0gSPYizkYyKeuM

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Waterloo Makes Music: John McGrail Group and Mikey Silas
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Treelawn, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, December 5, 2025 • 7-9pm
Treelawn Social Club (15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
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**This special event is made possible with generous support from local music advocates Anjie & Jim Anderson**
John McGrail Group
The John McGrail Group is an evolving live extension of the music of John McGrail. Originally composed of guitar bass and percussion it has now become the home of guitar, bass, flutes and whistles and more. While still mining the darker side of life lyrically, musically the loss of one member left the possibility for improvement. Consisting of John McGrail on vocals and guitar, Jay Bentoff on bass and vocals, Sheela Das on flutes, whistles, guitar and vocals and the latest addition of Beth Ann Woyshville on percussion, guitar and vocals. The group is embarking on a newer slightly different path. Change is a good thing!
https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnMcGrailGroup
www.mindfryenterprises.com/home
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iTp10ItrGeMpke7n9sXhb

Mikey Silas
Mikey Silas is a community advocate and connector, is also an award recognized and winning singer and songwriter based from Cleveland. Mikey is a style-bending, soulful singer and entertainer. Lead singer of the band Apostle Jones.
Mikey Silas:
https://mikeysilas.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mikey.silas
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Yfq9VJq2kSlbxuUp1E3jN
https://www.facebook.com/silasmikeyrex
Apostle Jones:
https://apostlejones.com
https://www.facebook.com/apostlejonesmusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2f3gXKtlKWKHgmJQPvAZKV
https://apostlejones.bandcamp.com/album/hi-were-apostle-jones

Waterloo Makes Music: Afi Scruggs and Jeffrey Cruz
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Treelawn, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, February 6, 2026 • 6-8pm
Treelawn Social Club (15335 Waterloo Rd)
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Afi ScruggsLove the blues? You’ll love Afi. Love RnB? You’ll love Afi. If you love to groove, no matter the music, you’ll definitely want to be in the audience when Afi plays. Whether solo or with her band, Afi’s mission is to get you swaying and tapping your feet. Afi plays bass and keys. She’s a singer-songwriter as well as a producer. No matter the music, Afi believes in the groove. Listen to her. You’ll hear the groove and you’ll definitely feel it.https://afiplaysmusic.com

Jeffrey CruzJeffrey Cruz is a singer – songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. Jeffrey draws inspiration from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Anderson .Paak. By using fun grooves and story telling lyrics; he aspires to write music that motivates, resonates, and empathizes with whoever the listener may be. His new single, ‘Don’t Look Back’ is available on all streaming services.https://www.jeffreycruzmusic.com

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Waterloo Makes Music: Sadhu and Theresa May
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Praxis Fiber Gallery, 15301 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, March 6, 2026 • 6-8pm
Praxis Fiber Workshop (15301 Waterloo Rd)
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Sadhu
Cleveland native, Sadhu, is a gifted lyricist with a smooth, soulful voice. Sadhu is a self published, independent artist that has enjoyed music from a young age and got her start singing in the youth choir at church. Further championed by her family and peers to pursue music as a career, Sadhu plans to bring her music to a world stage by performing solo and singing lead in the band, S.Y.S. (Save yourself). In the music video of her new single, “Love Me”, Sadhu is seen playing in a ball pit singing, “I grab myself, and hug me, I don’t need no company”, depicting how self love can be fun. Written after a bad breakup, the song shows how art can be a healthy outlet for many people. To stay updated, follow her on social media, her music is available on all platforms.
www.youtube.com/@sadhusounds
www.instagram.com/Sadhu_Sounds
www.tiktok.com/@sadhu_sounds
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Jfz0uoB2ADTzMQUwfE6ye

Theresa MayTheresa May is a trumpeter, educator, and creator based in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a professor at Cuyahoga Community College and enjoys exploring a wide range of genres and art forms. Theresa has performed with many groups, including the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and Mourning [A] BLKstar, and also creates beat-based music under the moniker Dizygotic Energy.https://www.instagram.com/mochatrumpetgal

Unfortunately, Charity Evonna is no longer able to perform at WMM.

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Waterloo Makes Music: Xe La and Chris Tuma
2026-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Cleveland Rocks Shop, 15801 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH, 44119, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, April 3, 2026 • 6-8pm
Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd)
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Xe La
Starting in the D.I.Y. 90’s scene and evolving into life time career of music and art through Cleveland and abroad. Xe La got started with Cows in the Graveyard and a list of local ensembles and groups that ends with the BIRDOG CATS AND LISTEN LITTLE MAN in 2019. Since then the chord wrangling guitarist croons with a reverent spirit of Leon Redbone and Shel Silverstein at speak easy’s and private parties around the north coast region. Thankful to be invited Xe La looks forward to sharing new material and maybe some older stuff friends may recall.
https://xelaworx.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sVRzSLxvFS6qXHr9dzjXf
Chris Tuma
Lyricist Chris Tuma is a Lakewood, Ohio–based songwriter with more than 100 original songs and 10 independently released albums. His singular, slightly off-kilter sound is rhythmically driven and raw, channeling the communal spirit of a drum circle through the pulse of an acoustic guitar. Performing solo or with AT33, Tuma delivers dynamic shows ranging from stripped-down acoustic sets to high-energy rock performances, grounded in authenticity and a deep connection to his audience.
https://youtu.be/k9HbICoJ874?si=n3ivCsLJWUPMlEZ9
https://at33.bandcamp.com/

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Waterloo Makes Music: Rustic Skies and The Baker's Basement
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Treelawn, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, May 1, 2026 • 6-8pm
Treelawn Music Hall (15335 Waterloo Rd)
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Rustic SkiesRustic Skies is an indie band from the Cleveland/Akron area fronted by an electric cello. Through songs that showcase the highs and lows of life and the human experience, their music blends jazz, funk and rock to bring a unique performance to the stage. Within their first year, they have had the honor of releasing four singles, performing at IngenuityFest and Folk and Flora Fest, opening for The Wildwoods, and being named Best New Artist in the 2025 Cleveland Music Awards.https://linktr.ee/Rusticskieshttps://www.instagram.com/rusticskiesband/https://www.facebook.com/people/Rustic-Skies/61569145451200

The Baker’s BasementTwo-piece, Cleveland based adventure-folk band the Baker’s Basement (tBB) features the eclectic musical stylings of vocalist/drummer Kate Dedinsky and vocalist/guitarist Adam Grindler. At their rhythmic core pulses an orange striped, homemade, bucket-drum concoction, the funky back beat on which Dedinsky performs standing up with her signature swagger and sway. The duo’s intimate sound, rooted in a spirited and poignant flavor of indie-folk music and topped with playful vocal layers, offers a heart-wrenching yet at times humorous sonic signature that’s altogether their own. Always active live and in studio, tBB released a full length album in November of 2024 titled “Down Down Domino” followed by two 2025 singles: “Singing to the Plants” and “Come To Terms with Going Ghost” (released Nov 20, 2025). TBB is kicking off their 2026 live schedule with a Mid-Atlantic tour in line with their next single release entitled “Worry Now” – the first of several singles due to release in 2026.https://www.thebakersbasement.com/https://www.facebook.com/theBakersBasement

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Waterloo Makes Music: Apostle Jones and Taylor Lamborn
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Waterloo Tower, Waterloo Rd at 156th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, June 5, 2026 • 6:30-8:30pm
Waterloo Tower Stage (E.156th at Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
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Apostle JonesApostle Jones is a dynamic soul band that bends styles and genres to create a uniquely collaborative, fresh sound. Pulling from collective influences of Rock, R’n’B, Blues, Gospel and Funk, Apostle Jones soars with original music, serves crowd pleasers and spreads a contagious joy for their hometown Cleveland, OH. They released their first album ‘2nd Chances Don’t Come Easy’ in March of 2026. www.apostlejonesing.com

Taylor LambornTaylor Lamborn is a Cleveland, Ohio–based singer-songwriter blending indie pop, blues, and rock with a powerful vocal presence and emotionally driven songwriting. An active force in the Northeast Ohio music scene, she has played music internationally, and released multiple original projects all as a self-managed independent artist. Beyond performing, Lamborn is also a dedicated music educator and community advocate, recently stepping into the role of Executive Director at Roots of American Music. Her latest single, “Where the Heartache Ends,” was released January 2, 2026.http://taylorlamborn.com

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Waterloo Makes Music: Cats On Holiday
2026-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44141, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Sun, July 12, 2026 • 12-2pm
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern (15711 Waterloo Rd)
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Cats On Holiday
Cats On Holiday is a Cleveland based Swamp Pop band that has been pleasing audiences for 20 years with their own special blend of Louisiana inspired rock/roots/ Zydeco. The Cats are driven by founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist and guitar/ button-box player Denis DeVito. The Cats perform over 100 gigs annually at the best live music venues from as far West as the Lake Erie Islands and East to Cape Cod. COH has been a part of such cool events as The Great Blue Heron Festival, Hessler Street Fair, Parade the Circle, Lock 3 Live, Wade Oval Wednesdays, Ingenuity Festival, Burning River Fest, Nelson’s Ledges’ Lazy Daisy Festival, Starwood, Kent State Folk Festival, Akron’s First Night, Boston Mills Art Festival as well as the resident band for the annual Towpath Marathon. The band also have a regular rotation of clubs in which they perform including the Music Box, Beachland Ballroom, Brother’s Lounge, Water Street Tavern(Kent), G.A.R. Hall, Balloons(Ellicottville, NY), Parkview Niteclub, The Harp and many others.https://www.catsonholiday.com/

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Waterloo Makes Music: Big Hoke and The Modern Kollective
2026-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Waterloo Tower, Waterloo Rd at 156th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Waterloo Makes Music is a free concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Fri, September 4, 2026 • 6-8pm
Waterloo Tower Stage (E.156th at Waterloo Rd.)
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Big HokeBig Hoke is the music of Cleveland musician Justin Gorski. In the early 2000s, Justin wrote his first solo album (My Last Date) under the moniker Big Hoke. While recording it, he made friends with some up-and-coming local musicians. Justin had the opportunity to open stages for a Paul Simon & Brian Wilson tour, wrote and recorded another full album (The Black Album), and started playing swing and jazz music. After discovering his friend Gordy Quist from The Band of Heathens opened a recording studio in Austin, Justin made plans to come and record an album with him. These sessions are what Big Hoke’s Home is all about. Originals, a few covers, and a hell of a lot of heart are within those grooves of that vinyl. Fiddles, National guitars, hand claps, pedal steel guitars, tubas, trumpets, mandolins, cello, and percussion bring back the days true roots/rock music…and all of this is brought together by Justin’s untamed piano playing and warm vocals.https://bighoke.com/

The Modern KollectiveRock-pop band from Cleveland, OH. Started out as an acoustic duo, then grew from there!https://linktr.ee/themodernkollective

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