TUSK – The Classic tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Playing the hits and deep cuts spanning the careers of Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac, Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Five pro musicians turned into masters of their trade through decades of individual music study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art. TUSK features note-perfect renditions of both the solo and full band songs, with each member specializing in one of the core lineup of Fleetwood Mac (Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood). They possess an electric stage presence that can only come from well over a decade touring together. Truly the best at what they do, TUSK is unmatched in their tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.
Ana Popovic
ANA POPOVIC The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues music. Her sound simply never stands still, she’s pushing limits, bending genres, and reinventing her music and herself with each new record. Not surprisingly, she can claim any number of notable accolades and achievements from the highest quarters of the music industry. She’s shown her commitment to celebrating her guitar- driven, eclectic music style through consistent touring, awards, and recognition for the past 25 years. In the process, she’s emerged as one of the most thoughtful, dynamic, and committed performers in modern songwriting and guitar. Ana’s latest studio album, Power, released on May 5, 2023, on ArtisteXclusive Records, brings those dynamics to the fore and, in the process, turns this set of songs into both a powerful and personal tale of survival through faith, determination and tenacity. They were spawned from a decidedly tricky set of circumstances that tested Ana’s devotion to making music and her perseverance. ‘Power’ symbolizes unity. Album cover art: two holding hands, black and white, is what this world needs. It’s the power, and it’s the force that’s going to move this world forward. Without that power, there wouldn’t have been so much remarkable music today, ideas, and reforms. And indeed, not this record. This story is about friendship and embracing yourself with everything life throws at you. If that all isn’t enough, in 2023 she decided to take on an even bigger task: fronting her brand new, genre-bending, BIG BAND project ‘FANTASTAFUNK’ that showcases an excellent 11 piece band. Funk, gospel & soul extravaganza! It’s available for booking in 2024 and guarantees an amazing performance on any of the leading music festivals! Called ‘one helluva a guitar-player’ by Bruce Springsteen and nominated for seven Blues Music Awards, Ana was added as the only female guitar-player to the 2014 -’18 all star Experience Hendrix lineup; a nationwide tour celebrating the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix w/ Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and many more world renown artists. She appeared on the cover of Vintage Guitar and Guitar Player magazine. Her latest album POWER (2023) made it to #1 on the Billboards Blues Charts – THE list of best selling albums nationwide. Her albums ‘Can You Stand The Heat’ and ‘Unconditional’ where Pick-Of-The-Week by USA Today and featured on NPR Music. You’ll find Popovic in a select group of excellent modern rock-blues guitar players. One reason could be the fact that she’s always willing to work a little harder and travel a little further to master her craft. Ana and her powerful band are tirelessly touring, playing major blues, jazz and rock festivals. She is endorsed by Fender, D’Angelico, Jim Dunlop and DR strings. She has shared headlining stages with B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr. and many others.
Ozomatli – 30 Revolutions Tour
Ozomatli Celebrating 30 Years The Soundtrack of L.A. If Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since 1995, the multi-genre cultural powerhouse has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that captures the city’s energy and diversity. Emerging from LA’s politically charged streets, Ozomatli has spent three decades uniting communities through music—earning three GRAMMY® Awards, performing at the Hollywood Bowl, and touring the world from New York to Tunisia, Mongolia, and beyond. Their socially conscious lyrics and infectious grooves have made them a beacon of unity, resilience, and celebration. In June, they kick off the 30 Revolutions Tour, a tribute to three decades of music, culture, and connection. As they continue into their fourth decade, Ozomatli stands as a living testament to the past, present, and future of Los Angeles—moving hearts, minds, and dance floors across the globe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to support mental health services for music industry professionals, in partnership with Backline & Sweet Relief. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ozomatli Meet & Greet Package Package Price: -One premium reserved -Early entry into the venue -Exclusive meet & greet with Ozomatli -Personal photograph with Ozomatli -Ozomatli tour poster; autographed -Exclusive VIP merchandise item -10% discount on tour merchandise -Official meet & greet laminate & lanyard -Priority merchandise shopping -Limited availability
The Baldassarre Orchestra presents Classic Rock Rewind
Led by award winning guitarist/composer Carl Baldassarre and his scintillating rock band, this TBO concert will leave you wanting more. This show will be a night to be remembered beginning with the first set featuring incredible renditions of some of the most iconic classic rock songs from the Moody Blues, Beatles, Rolling Stones, James Gang, Alice Cooper and more. The second set is a rare chance to see Led Zeppelin aficionado Carl Baldassarre present rock orchestra arrangements of some of Led Zeppelin’s most legendary tracks including some deep cuts. If you’ve never seen TBO, you must come and experience this exhilarating fusion of rock power and symphonic grandeur. An Ohio native, Baldassarre (pronounced bal-dah-Sar) found early success as the guitarist for the rock band Abraxas and the internationally recognized progressive rock group Syzygy. Over his storied career, he has worked with a diverse array of legendary musicians from both the classical music and rock worlds, including the London symphonic chamber orchestra, members of Tower of Power, Tears for Fears, Genesis, Chicago, and many more. Baldassarre studied composition at the Cleveland Institute of Music and is a product of both the Cleveland Music School Settlement and John Carroll University. For more information go to carlbaldassarremusic.com and be sure to visit Carl’s YouTube channel where he has garnered over 5 million views as The Professor of Classic Rock.
Into The Blue
INTO THE BLUE 11-Piece Electric Light Orchestra Tribute Into the Blue is an 11 piece Electric Light Orchestra Tribute band, bringing you all of ELO’s smash hits! With strings from the Tuscarawas Philharmonic and band members who perform from the heart, audiences will experience authentic sounds that will take them back to an era when rock and roll was king!
Jon McLaughlin & Eric Hutchinson – Just The Two of Us Tour!
JON McLAUGHLIN Everything in Jon McLaughlin’s life makes its way into his music, whether he’s conscious of it or not. The artist, raised in Indiana and based in Nashville, brings all of his experiences and beliefs into each song he creates, something that is especially true now that he’s the father of two young girls. Jon released his debut album, Indiana, in 2007 on Island Def Jam, attracting fans with his heartfelt, hook-laden songwriting and impassioned delivery. He’s released six full-lengths in the years since and revealed a true evolution in both his piano playing and singing. He’s played shows with Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson and Adele, collaborated with longtime friend Sara Bareilles, co-written with Demi Lovato and even performed at the Academy Awards in 2008. Jon’s album, Like Us, dropped in October of 2015 via Razor & Tie, and he spent the past few years touring extensively before heading back into his Nashville studio to work on new music. Jon released a Christmas EP in 2017 titled Red & Green with two originals and his take on a few holiday classics. In November of 2018 Jon released his album Angst & Grace which features “Still My Girl” written for his youngest daughter. . In Fall of 2019 Jon released an instrumental piano album titled MOOD. This record demonstrates Jon’s artistry and captivates his talent as a pianist. In May 2020 the second edition of the project was released entitled MOOD II. In the fall of 2022 Jon hit the road with his band in celebration of the 15 year anniversary of his Indiana album which will be remastered and re released on vinyl spotlighting a new acapella version of the title track “Indiana” featuring Straight No Chaser. In July 2023, Jon released his single “The Only One” and later towards the end of the year, Jon released the third installment in his instrumental piano series: MOOD III. 2024 saw Jon traveling across the entire US for his 36 city Coast To Coast Tour, culminating in the 2nd installment of his annual Home For The Holidays show at The Palladium in Carmel, Indiana. He also released his next MOOD instrumental album, MOOD Christmas, just in time for the Holidays. 2025 will start with him joining his good friend Eric Hutchinson for their new Just The Two Of Us Tour. ERIC HUTCHINSON For the past decade, Eric Hutchinson has been mastering the art of his unique, personal songwriting while exploring diverse musical genres like pop, soul, Americana, folk, alt-rock, and jazz. Now, the platinum-selling singer-songwriter is releasing CLIFF NOTES – The Best of 2014-2024 – an essential collection of Hutchinson’s ever-evolving discography. Pulling from fan-favorite albums including “Pure Fiction”, “Easy Street”, and “Sing Along!”, the new double-disc vinyl release showcases all the varied and dynamic music Eric has spent the past ten years exploring. To celebrate his new Best Of release, Eric is hitting the road in 2024 to perform all his most popular songs from the past ten years – pop anthems like “Tell The World”, “A Little More”, and “Dear Me”, as well as cult-classics like “Forget About Joni” and “a million bucks on a queen motel bed” along with several classics from his first two records. In addition to playing his more recent hits, Eric will also be sprinkling in songs from his landmark album Sounds Like This, including his instant-classics “Ok, It’s Alright with Me” and “Rock & Roll”.
Michael Martin Murphey – 50th Anniversary of Wildfire
Join us at The Kent Stage on June 15 , as Michael Martin Murphey takes the stage to celebrate a monumental milestone in his career—the 50th anniversary of his classic million selling Pop-Country song, “Wildfire”. The worldwide success of “Wildfire” and his 4th album “Blue Sky Night Thunder” led Michael Martin Murphey on a journey as a singer-songwriter through multiple genres of music- pop, country, western, bluegrass, folk and jazz. The Wildfire Anniversary concert will feature other selections from Blue Sky Night Thunder such as “Carolina in the Pines” and “Desert Rat”; but will also include songs from award-winning albums COWBOY SONGS (“Cowboy Logic”), MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY (“What’s Forever For”), and BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS (“Jesse James Trilogy”) Whether you’ve followed him from the very beginning or are discovering his music for the first time, this concert is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s a celebration of music, life, and legacy, honoring an artist whose career has touched the hearts of millions. Get your tickets @ www.kentstage.org and help us celebrate 50 years of “Wildfire” with Michael Martin Murphey! Released in 1975, Michael Martin Murphey’s “Wildfire” became one of his most significant hits. The lead single from Blue Sky Night Thunder, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Adult Contemporary chart. Wildfire’s cultural impact endures, frequently appearing on classic radio and in country compilations.
Matteo Mancuso
Matteo Mancuso, born in 1996 and raised in the province of Palermo. A musical prodigy from an early age, Matteo’s introduction to the world of music was guided by his father, Vincenzo Mancuso, a well-known guitarist and producer in the industry, serving as both mentor and master during his formative years. Teaming up with his father, Matteo made waves in Sicily’s jazz scene, participating in local festivals at just 11 years old. The duo later explored a diverse repertoire, spanning from Django Reinhardt to contemporary jazz. As a teenager, Matteo pursued his passion by enrolling in a music high school, specializing in classical guitar. Post-high school Diploma, he founded the Snips trio, gaining widespread acclaim for their fusion take on classic standards, including his first viral YouTube video “The Chicken” In 2017, Matteo’s talent was recognized at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, where he secured a scholarship to the esteemed Berklee College Of Music in Boston. With Snips, he continued to make waves, performing at renowned events such as the Musikmesse 2017 in Frankfurt, Les Nuits De La Guitare in Corsica, and Umbria Jazz 2018. As a collaborator with Yamaha Guitars, Matteo showcased his expertise at NAMM 2019 in Los Angeles and participated as a judge at the “Young Guitar Festival” in Bangkok. 2019 also marked his venture into Russia, conducting masterclasses in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Perm. In 2020, Matteo founded a new trio, featuring Stefano India on bass and Giuseppe Bruno on drums, showcasing his compositional prowess with original compositions. The following year, he embarked on a successful tour across Italy, gracing stages from Festivalle in Agrigento to the Blue Note in Milan. Between studio work and continued composition, Matteo solidified his position as a rising star in the music scene. The year 2022 saw Matteo’s European tour, including appearances at the International Festival in Bremen and Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome. In June, following the Jazz guitar graduation with honors and the highest distinction at the Conservatory of Palermo, he resumed touring, sharing the stage with Al Di Meola during the Eddie Lang Jazz Festival. In August 2023 he was also invited by the legendary PFM as a guest for their new live album “ The event ” which was recorded at the Lugano Estival Jazz. September brought an appearance on Stefano Bollani’s “Via dei Matti n°0 ” show, followed by shows at the Jazz Festival in Uppsala, Sweden, and opening the Jazz Festival in Spoleto on October 21. The momentum continued into 2023, with a special invitation from Tommy Emmanuel to join him on stage at the “Teatro Golden” in Palermo. May marked the kickoff of the summer tour, featuring previews of songs from Matteo’s eagerly anticipated debut solo album. On July 21, “The Journey” was released, capturing the essence of his diverse musical influences. It narrates the musical journey of a young artist absorbing, interpreting, and expressing his passion for music. The album pays homage to his roots, influential artists, and genres that have left a mark on his musical identity. September introduced a new chapter in Matteo’s musical journey, featuring a revamped lineup with Riccardo Oliva on bass and keyboards and Gianluca Pellerito on drums. Matteo’s YouTube channel is followed by over 180,000 international subscribers. Renowned musicians, including Dweezil Zappa, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Johnson, Al Di Meola, and Steve Vai, have praised Matteo’s talents, hailing him as the “evolution of fusion guitar”.
Steve Earle – 50 Years of Songs and Stories – Solo & Acoustic
About Steve Earle: Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts…Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. Jerry Jeff, released in 2022, consisted of Earle’s versions of songs written by Jerry Jeff Walker, one of his mentors. Earle has published both a novel I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011) and Dog House Roses, a collection of short stories (Houghton Mifflin 2003). Earle produced albums for other artists such as Joan Baez (Day After Tomorrow) and Lucinda Williams (Car Wheels on A Gravel Road) As an actor, Earle has appeared in several films and had recurring roles in the HBO series The Wire and Tremé. In 2009, Earle appeared in the off-Broadway play Samara, for which he also wrote a score that The New York Times described as “exquisitely subliminal.” Earle wrote music for and appeared in Coal Country, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Earle is the host of the weekly show Hard Core Troubadour on Sirius Radio’s Outlaw Country channel. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Steve’s latest album, “Alone Again (Live)”, released on July 12th, 2024.
Magpie: Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner w/ special guest Rolly Brown – Songs from the end the war movement & May 4th 1970.
From their beginnings in Kent, Ohio in 1973, for more than 51 years together now, Greg Artzner & Terry Leonino, known as the duo Magpie, have raised their voices to celebrate, inform and support struggles for a better world. Their music is a powerful force, uplifting and inspiring, always drawing on the historical roots that have nourished their artistic collaboration. From demonstrations in the streets of Washington, DC to schools to universities to festival and concert stages, their audiences have responded time and time again to their strong harmonies and the timeless message in their songs: that together we can break the barriers that separate us and build bridges of understanding, justice and peace. Originally from Canton, Ohio, Greg began to be inspired by the songs of the Civil Rights movement when his father joined that movement with the Urban League, fighting the “defacto” segregation afflicting northern cities. A lot of the popular music in the early sixties year were powerful folk songs that took aim at social injustices, and popular in the Artzner house. Greg, inspired by the likes of Harry Belafonte, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, Peter, Paul & Mary and many others, was soon performing songs of justice, freedom, against the war in Vietnam and songs of peace. Terry grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, but spent the summers throughout the 50s and 60s visiting relatives in Mississippi and Arkansas seeing southern racism “up close and personal.” She was in Grenada when Martin Luther King, Jr. led the March Against Fear through that small city. Her southern relatives were very musical and Terry grew up singing with them. On her father’s side, Terry was inspired by the union movement and music heard there as her father joined the organizing of the rubber workers in Akron. It was here that she first heard the songs of Joe Hill sung by Joe Glazer, known as “Labor’s Troubadour,” who later became her mentor and friend. In May of 1970, Terry was a student protester at Kent State when authorities engaged in extrajudicial execution on the campus there. On Monday the 4th she was a witness to the massacre of peaceful antiwar demonstrators. Kent was followed 10 days later by the shooting and killing of students in Mississippi at Jackson State, in the “backyard” of her southern family. These experiences along with the inspiration of the music of that era, have imbued Terry’s and Greg’s music with a sense of urgency as well as historical perspective. For this 55th anniversary commemoration of the killings at Kent State, Terry and Greg return to their roots for a special concert at The Kent Stage. The show will feature many of the most powerful songs from the late 1960s, songs that cried out for peace and justice and an end to the war. They will also sing some of their own songs about those times, songs depicting and expressing the tragedy, rage, and ultimate determination rooted in those experiences. For this special appearance, Greg and Terry will be joined by their long-time friend and legendary guitarist, originally from Kent, Rolly Brown, who was also a witness to the events at Kent State in May of 1970.