2025 Rock Solid Gala
Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future’s Biggest Fundraiser of the Year
Sat, October 18, 2025
Treelawn Music Hall
15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland
Doors 6pm • Show 7pm
A GREAT NIGHT OUT INCLUDING:
Live Local Entertainment
Raffles and Silent Auction
Guest Speakers
Since 2020, we’ve contracted over 300 artists and industry experts, provided workshops to 150+ creatives since 2023, and in 2025 alone, helped engage over 100,000 viewers through online streams. We also advocate for policies and initiatives that strengthen the music ecosystem—partnering with city officials, promoting music tourism, and working with local businesses to boost economic impact.
Our year-round programs and services support equitable infrastructure, career development, and expanded opportunities across all genres. Cleveland music creatives spend nearly $7,900 annually on music services—contributing to a $29.58 million local impact, including $5.16 million in recording. Live music alone brings in $58 million each year and fuels over 15,000 performances annually.
With a mission focused on original music makers and the establishments that support them, CR:PPF provides impactful support that solidifies this rock solid truth: Cleveland IS A Music City.
Over the past three years, Cleveland Rocks:PPF has raised more than $150,000 through Rock Solid. Funds raised at this annual event are put back into programs and initiatives that benefit our local music community. With your support, we hope to surpass that number and use that funding to build even bigger and better programs and resources for area musicians in 2025!
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION
$175
Includes 2 drink tickets, catered dinner, and parking pass.
CAN'T ATTEND?
Support the cause with a donation to Cleveland Rocks:PPF!
LOCATION
TREELAWN MUSIC HALL
15335 Waterloo Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
www.thetreelawn.com
Master of Ceremonies
Brent Kirby
Brent Kirby’s music has been called “Main Character” music, which is reflective of the personal emotion and collective perspective he offers in his songs. His performances are reflective in nature, with the listeners often finding themselves as a catalyst in the song. Kirby’s universal lyrics are on the surface specific and at the same time deeply layered, where the audience can find a common and personal point of relation and entry into the song. His soulful voice is both unique and soothing, colored with weathered age and experience. In 2022, Brent was voted “Best Folk” by the Cleveland Music Awards and nominated for “Best Songwriter” by the Cleveland Scene. Kirby was especially proud of the “Best Folk” award, saying “I try hard to be a good example, and treat people with respect”.
Performances by
Cleveland-based Welshly Arms burst onto the indie rock scene with their anthemic 2017 single “Legendary,” showcasing their knack for powerful alt-rock and electrifying live shows. Their 2018 album No Place Is Home has racked up over 350M streams, delivering a swagger-filled musical journey.
While Being On The Road In Europe And North America For Seemingly Two Straight Years, Welshly Arms’ Tunes Appeared In Popular Media Including Quentin Tarentino’s Award-Winning Film “The Hateful Eight” (Trailer), Underground 6 (Netflix), Empire (Fox), FIFA (Ea Sports), and were used by major brands such As Miller Lite, Jeep, ESPN, MLB, NFL, and Nascar, among many others.
The Cleveland Guardians’ team theme song, “We Are Cleveland,” was written and produced by Sam Getz and Jimmy Weaver, two founding members of the Cleveland-based band Welshly Arms.
Called an “Astral Soul Goddess” by Mojo Magazine, Navasha Daya is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and producer, who has performed all over the globe for the past 17 years. Daya’s music shares an eclectic blend of Soul-Jazz-Funk & World Rhythms. Daya is also a cofounder and director of the healing and performing arts at the Youth Resiliency Institute.
Jenna Fournier, who performs under the name Kid Tigrrr, is an American indie singer-songwriter best known for her surreal and whimsical visual art and for fronting Niights, an alternative rock outfit defined by elements of dream-pop and shoegaze.
Jenna Fournier just finished up a playing bass for Billy Corgan’s Machines of God Tour. She will be back on the road this Fall for a regional tour through Live Music Society and Detour.
Raffles and Silent Auction
Donate A Raffle / Silent Auction Item!
We want you to walk away with some amazing prizes when you come to the fundraiser! Last year, we sent home 20+ raffle and silent auction items including house concerts, gift baskets, signed merchandise, sculptures, gift certificates, books, limited run vinyl, jewelry, studio recording time and more!
For questions or to donate an item for Rock Solid, contact Lisa Paul Sierk at info@clevelandrocksppf.org.
Sponsorships
Headliner Sponsors
Nick & Lorie Howley
Opening Act Sponsors
Anjie & Jim Anderson
Jerry Mizer & Jamie Belkin
Media Sponsors
Warm Up Sponsors
Anjie & Jim Anderson
Judy & Jack Boessneck
Tim Connors
Pam & Adam Fishman
Dewey Forward
Richard Greco
The Hester Family
Fanon Hill
Shelly Norehad
Sally & Terry Stewart
Become A Sponsor!
This event is not possible without the generous support of our sponsors and donors. With four tiers of sponsorship for Rock Solid, there is a package for everyone!
For questions or to become a sponsor, contact Lisa Paul Sierk at info@clevelandrocksppf.org to learn more.
Interesting in volunteering for Rock Solid? Have questions about the event?
Contact clevelandrocksppf@gmail.com.