John Scofield Electrospective featuring Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch & Larry Goldings
John Scofield’s Electrospective featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, and Adam Deitch! Through his 54-year career, 3-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz, exploring a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In late autumn of 2026, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective. Not intending to replicate the earlier fan favorites, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades; culling tunes from his Blue Matter, Uberjam, and AGoGo bands – each responsible for a few recordings – as well as new material in the same vein. Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues, Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce), multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings, James Taylor) on keyboards, and legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & CO., Tedeschi Trucks, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice.
Molly Tuttle & Maggie Rose
Molly Tuttle is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and virtuosic guitarist who’s innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern roots music. In 2025, she released her boldest statement yet,the critically acclaimed So Long Little Miss Sunshine, nominated for two GRAMMY®Awards—Best Americana Album and Best Americana Performance for the lead single“That’s Gonna Leave A Mark.” Recorded in Nashville with producer Mike Joyce (Orville Peck, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson), the album marks Tuttle’s fifth full-length release and her most ambitious reinvention to date: a vibrant, deeply personal body of work rooted in self-acceptance and transformation.A highly decorated artist, Tuttle has been nominated for 5 GRAMMY Awards (including in the Best New Artist category) and earned back-to-back GRAMMY wins for Best Bluegrass Album with her band Golden Highway-Crooked Tree(2022) and City of Gold(2023)-becoming the first artist in the category’s history to do so. She is also the first woman to receive the IBMA Guitar Player of the Year award, alongside multiple additional IBMA and Americana Music Awards. Maggie Rose is a 2x GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter who continues to win over fans and critics alike. Her widely acclaimed album No One Gets Out Alive was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Americana Album, with Rolling Stone naming it one of the best albums of 2024. Billboard called it “superb” and American Songwriter hailed it as “moving” and “triumphant.” Her memorable TV performances include appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Morning, Kelly Clarkson Show and NBC’s Today.Maggie kicked off 2025 performing with My Morning Jacket at MusiCares to honor The Grateful Dead, and also released a reimagining of the Bonnie Raitt classic, “I Can’t Make You Love Me,”with the iconic Vince Gill.Her 2025 EP Cocoon features the smoldering Grace Potter collaboration “Poison in My Well,”which was recently nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Americana Performance. Longtime collaborator Ben Tannerco-produced the EP with Davis Naish. Naish also co-wrote another new track “Sting” with Maggie, Natalie Hemby (The Highwomen) and Steph Jones (Sabrina Carpenter,Teddy Swims).Rose earned an Americana Music Association nomination for Emerging Act Of The Year and performed a special concert with the Nashville Symphony at AmericanaFest to mark the occasion.Other festival stops include Newport Folk Fest, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Telluride Blues, and Pilgrimage Festival among others. A respected fixture of the Nashville community, Maggie has played the iconic Grand Ole Opry over 100 times. A true road warrior, she has shared the stage with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Dave Matthews Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Heart, Joan Jett, Eric Church, Gov’t Mule, and Melissa Etheridge among others.Rose hosts her own podcast,Salute The Songbird, where she engages in candid conversations with her female musical heroes such as Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Susan Tedeschi, Joy Oladokun,Martina McBride, Molly Tuttle and more.
Alex Bevan & Friends – Surfing the Edge of Legacy!
“Surfing the Edge of Legacy!” Join Alex and his small crew of musical sidekicks for an evening of songs from the “Springboard” and “Grand River Lullaby” era combined with more contemporary and new works from Northern Ohio’s “Low Tech Troubadour!”. Spanning the length of his fifty plus years of writing and recording… The night will include tunes from the Lake Erie Islands, The Watersongs, Sparrow and the Covid Live Streams. Alex will weave an evening of stories and memories from the pages of his catalog into a tapestry designed to transport every audience member into a better time and place…. Yes… a breath of fresh air from the six string songsmith. The band, consisting of Leonard DiCosimo on bass, Tom Dobeck on percussion, Tim Longfellow on Keys and Austin Walking Cane on additional guitars will assist in this joyful task…. Don’t Miss It!
The Wood Brothers with SG: Elizabeth Moen
THE WOOD BROTHERSDubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothersChris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris alreadyhad legions of devoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third of Medeski Martin &Wood, while Oliver’s band King Johnson built a loyal following in the South. Withdrummer Jano Rix added as a permanent third member, The Wood Brothers haveevolved into one of roots music’s most revered acts, playing sold out shows acrossNorth America, garnering a Grammy Award nomination and releasing nine studioalbums, including their forthcoming release, Puff of Smoke, released August 1st. Elizabeth Moen Elizabeth Moen is a Chicago-based songwriter with a voice that pulls you in, threading indie rock grit through the warmth of Midwestern folk. Raised in small-town Iowa, her music pairs confessional storytelling with sharp self-awareness, earning praise from American Songwriter and No Depression for its honesty, humor, and vocal power. Her upcoming record, Fields on Fire, finds Moen writing from what she calls “the middle space,” where the truth is still taking shape. Rather than wait for closure, she leans into uncertainty, crafting songs that are raw, spacious, and deeply human. It marks her most confident and intentional work to date, deepening the emotional clarity and bold songwriting she’s known for.
Coop’s Nightmare with SG: Creedence
Coop’s Nightmare is a riveting tribute band that pays homage to the legendary shock rock pioneer, Alice Cooper. With an electrifying stage presence and a commitment to authenticity, the band captures the essence of Alice Cooper’s iconic performances, thrilling audiences with their high-energy renditions of classic hits and deep cuts. Embodying the theatricality and raw energy that define Alice Cooper’s legacy, Coop’s Nightmare delivers an immersive and unforgettable concert experience, ensuring that the spirit of the original “Godfather of Shock Rock” lives on through their captivating performances.
Pablo Cruise
In 1975 Pablo Cruise released its first A&M album simply entitled Pablo Cruise. The album cover was shot in the tropical gardens of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and it featured a huge gorilla standing front and center. The band, David Jenkins (guitars, vocals), Cory Lerios(keyboards, vocals), Bud Cockerel (bass, vocals) and Steve Price (drums, percussion) were no where in sight. At that point there was a bit of a mystique surrounding Pablo Cruise and when asked what Pablo Cruise meant, the well-rehearsed answer went something like this: “Pablo”, represents an honest, real, down to earth individual, and “Cruise” depicts his fun loving, easy going attitude towards life: In essence that’s what Pablo Cruise music is all about. Honest, real down to earth vocals, accompanied by fun yet elegant, infectious grooves. To hear Pablo Cruise on record is one thing, but to experience the band live is an exhilarating event! From 1975 to 1985 the band toured the United States, Canada and Japan extensively, welcoming fans to “Climb Aboard The Good Ship Pablo Cruise.” Reaching the top 10 with mega hits like “Whatcha Gonna Do When She Says Goodbye?” and “Love Will Find A Way,”and several other top 20’s, the band went on to sell several million albums and singles collectively and established themselves as well respected writers and performers within the industry. They appeared on numerous TV shows, including Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show, The Dinah Shore Hour and in 1979 they broke Elvis Presley’s attendance record at the Sahara Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, becoming the first rock band to play a casino showroom. They also became the first rock band to grace the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, but by 1985 after completing several national tours and releasing 7 studio albums in all, the band decided to take a hiatus……one that lasted nearly 20 years.
Jonah Koslen
Beachwood, Ohio native Jonah Koslen has been active in the music business as a composer, a producer and aperformer, since 1973. As an original member of the Michael Stanley Band, Jonah wrote and recorded some ofMSB”s most loved songs, “Waste a Little Time On Me”, “Strike Up The Band”, “Nothing’s Gonna Change MyMind” and “Ladies Choice”. Jonah contributed lead guitar, lead vocals and arrangements to the first three MSBalbums and numerous compilations. His classic MSB song, “Nothings Gonna Change My Mind” chartednationally in the summer of 1977. Jonah recorded his first the solo project, Back Tracks, in 1978. Later that year Jonah formed the now classicMidwest rock band, Breathless, and recorded two national releases for EMI America, which featured fan faves”Takin” It Back”, “Walk Right In” among many others. “Takin” It Back” charted in 1979. In the 1980s, Jonah formed Jonah Koslen and the Heroes, recording two albums, “Aces” and “Orange”. Jonahrelocated to Los Angeles, California in 1984, and his first 13 years in LA were very busy. He recorded demoswith 80″s teen star Tiffany, appeared at Farm Aid II with blues legend Bonnie Bramlett in the BandalooDoctors, subsequently writing and recording several songs for an episode of the TV show “Fame”, whichBonnie appeared in. Jonah worked and recorded with one time Aerosmith guitarist Jimmy Crespo, Guns andRoses guitarist Gilby Clark, and appeared on a live television broadcast with Wayne Newton. He composedmusic for the Skin Diver CD, which appeared in the films including Teenage Vampire, The Dangerous, andLunar Cop. With friend Joe Walsh, Jonah created the ‘morphing’ video that appeared in concert with the Eagles,introducing the encore songs on the “Hell Freezes Over” world tour. In the early 90s, Jonah and Michael Stanley co-wrote and produced the Ghost Poets CD. He also composed andproduced an album for the rock band Skin Diver. At different times throughout the years, Jonah has been a CDROM producer for Philips Media (producing and designing the “Don’t Quit Your Day Job” game for the ImprovComedy club), an Internet radio pioneer with ClevelandHits.com and Everstream and a web developer. Jonah has released many acclaimed new, compilation and live recordings throughout his career, including“Telling On Myself”, “Jonah Koslen and The Heroes Agora Live” – a classic recording of a WMMS Coffebreakconcert from 1983 containing live versions of classic MSB, Breathless and Heroes favorites – as well as re-releases of the Breathless catalog. In the fall of 2022, Jonah reunited with original surviving MSB alumniTommy Dobeck and Daniel Pecchio under the name KDP for two sold-out shows, which resulted in the 2023release “KDP Kent Stage Live ‘22”. In the summer of 2025 Jonah released a limited-edition vinyl-onlyrecording, “Unreleased Tracks From The Stagepass Era.” Jonah has regularly returned to his Northeast Ohio roots during the last 45 years playing his original MSB,Breathless and solo works to sold-out shows for his faithful fans. 2026 will start off with a bang as Jonah andhis band, featuring musical director and guitarist extraordinaire Michael Weber, original Breathless memberRodney Psyka, keyboardist Rik Storm, drummer Ed Davis and bassist Evan Baker perform an exciting newshow featuring all his fan favorites May 8th at The Kent Stage. JONAHKOSLEN.COMJONAHKOSLENMERCH.COM
Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has sold over 10 million albums. His music hasgarnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles.Within a year of the first album’s release, Cross joined music royalty Burt Bacharach to write “Arthur’s Theme,” for the movie Arthur, which won an Academy Award for Best Song. With his 1983 release, Another Page, Cross was again in the Top 10 with the singles “All Right” and “Think of Laura.” His song, “Swept Away,” composed for the hit television series, Growing Pains, was nominated for an Emmy.Cross started his own label and, since 2007, has released 8 albums of new material, including AChristopher Cross Christmas and The Café Carlyle Sessions, jazz treatments of hits and favorites born out of a residency at the famous Hotel Carlyle in New York City. Take Me as I Am, released in 2018, features richly-crafted melodies and elegant guitar work. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the 40th Anniversary tour, he is once again performing the carefully-crafted songs and music his fans enjoy, starting with “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind” from his Grammy-winning debut album and continuing through the decades of his ever-changing but always excellent material. Concert dates can be found on the tour section of his website, www.christophercross.com.All in all, it’s been quite a ride, one that has taken Cross from his early days in Texas where he onceserved as a drum tech for Ginger Baker, bought gear from Jimmy Page, and played lead guitar for Deep Purple on a night when Ritchie Blackmore fell ill, to this place as a respected singer-songwriter-guitar player who continues to share his original music with the world. Premium Ticket and Merch Package Premium Ticket – 1st five rowsExclusive VIP Merch PackCommemorative Ticket
Devon Allman’s Blues Summit
Devon Allman’s Blues Summit Devon Allman has been immersed in the world of blues and rock his entire life. As the son of the legendary Gregg Allman, Devon grew up surrounded by the rich musical legacy of the Allman Brothers Band, a group that played a pivotal role in shaping the Southern rock and blues sound. Devon Allman Blues Summit, a power house gathering of blues legends that promises to electrify the stage. Devon Allman at the helm, this Summit brings together an all-star lineup: The legendary Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie and Jeff Beck fame, renowned for his fiery harmonica and powerful vocals. Added to this magical evening is blues icon Larry McCray, known for masterful guitar work and heartfelt stories that have resonated with fans worldwide. Complementing the Summit’s line up is New Orleans’ very own soul sensation, Sierra Green, whose enchanting voice encapsulates the heart and spirit of the Crescent City.
In The Heartland – The Music of MSB
In The Heartland The Music of MSB IN THE HEARTLAND features MSB guitarist Danny Powers on Lead Guitar, Eric Brooke on Guitar and Lead Vocals, Johnny Sustar on Keyboards, Bill March on Bass, Michael Scott Nelson on Drums and Mark Rasnick on Sax. Special occasion shows like this one – former members of MSB including bassist Michael Gismondi and guitarist Gary Markasky, as well as, Resonator’s Jennifer Lee perform as Special Guests! Michael Stanley has been described as the very symbol of rock and roll for decades in Cleveland. Stanley started out as a solo artist in 1973 with two albums before forming the Michael Stanley Band, whose 1975 debut on Epic Records, “You Break It… You Bought It,” introduced the more robust, arena-friendly anthems the group became known for. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single “He Can’t Love You” reached No. 33 on the Billboard 100. The Michael Stanley Band holds the records for the most tickets sold at Blossom Music Center and has sold out venues all over region in the 70s and 80s! In the Heartland features members from these very special times and replicates the concert experiences that we remember from the early 1980s playing all the hits you want to hear, the way they were meant to be played! You will be rocking to MSB and it will bring you back to the favorite times of your lives!