Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band + John Welton and The Awakening
Carlos Jones has been entertaining audiences for over 40 yearsthroughout the eastern half of the United States, first as a member of the roots-reggae group “I-Tal”, and then with the legendary “First Light”, before finally pursuing a solo career with his most recent group – the Peace, Love, Unity Syndicate (aka “PLUS” or “The PLUS Band”).Carlos is the landed gentry of Cleveland reggae. He has been involved in every important reggae project in Cleveland since the days of I-Tal and First Light in the 1980’s, when Cleveland had the most vibrant reggae scene in the Midwest. He has released 3 full length CD’s plus one Live CD, 1 EP, and numerous singles in his solo career alone on Little Fish Records. He has had his music appear in movies, textbooks and greeting cards, receiving airplay nationally and internationally, including on Sirius XM radio.The band’s gift of groovy music provides beautiful positivity and healing vibes, with spiritual and mystical overtones…and the message is one of PEACE-LOVE-and UNITY!John Welton John Welton & The Awakening are powerful practitioners of musical medicine, sharing original music that is sure to touch your heart and keep you dancing. Every song speaks directly to all within earshot. Cleverly written lyrics, humor, big harmonies, and a genuine connection to the crowd results in a performance that ALWAYS leaves an impact on any audience!
The Kingston Trio
Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Growing up, Mike was a regular part of founding member Nick Reynolds’ household, who was also his musical mentor; Tim, a close friend since boyhood, is one of the few musicians outside the Trio who has recorded with Nick Reynolds; and Buddy, who has performed with longtime Kingston Trio member George Grove. Many of their personal memories recall the iconic trio’s performances and journey as folk music made its extraordinary ascent to the pinnacle of popular culture – and the top of the music charts. They’ll perform such timeless classics “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” and “Tom Dooley.”
TUSK – The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Playing the hits and deep cuts spanning the career of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame group 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.
CANCELED – An Evening with Leo Kottke
Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. After adding a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt to the music of John Phillip Sousa and Preston Epps, Kottke joined the Navy underage, to be underwater, and eventually lost some hearing shooting at lightbulbs in the Atlantic while serving on the USS Halfbeak, a diesel submarine. After sending tapes to guitarist John Fahey, Kottke was signed to Fahey’s Takoma label, releasing what has come to be called the Armadillo record. Fahey and his manager Denny Bruce soon secured a production deal for Kottke with Capitol Records. Kottke’s 1971 major-label debut, “Mudlark,” positioned him somewhat uneasily in the singer/songwriter vein, despite his own wishes to remain an instrumental performer. Still, despite arguments with label heads as well as with Bruce, Kottke flourished during his tenure on Capitol, as records like 1972’s “Greenhouse” and 1973’s live “My Feet Are Smiling” and “Ice Water” found him branching out with guest musicians and honing his guitar technique. With 1975’s Chewing Pine, Kottke reached the U.S. Top 30 for the second time; he also gained an international following thanks to his continuing tours in Europe and Australia. His collaboration with Phish bassist Mike Gordon, “Clone,” caught audiences’ attention in 2002. Kottke and Gordon followed with a recording in the Bahamas called “Sixty Six Steps,” produced by Leo’s old friend and Prince producer David Z. Kottke has been awarded two Grammy nominations; a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; and a Certificate of Significant Achievement in Not Playing the Trombone from the U of Texas at Brownsville with Texas Southmost College.
An Evening with Jesse Cook
Beyond his prolific accomplishments as a beloved Nuevo Flamenco guitarist over the past 25 years, JESSE COOK has honed his skills as a composer, producer, arranger, performer and, more recently, filmmaker and content creator. By the numbers, Jesse Cook has ten platinum and gold studio albums with combined sales exceeding two million copies, 700 million streams online, five concert DVDs and live discs, five PBS specials, a library of over 300 YouTube videos, a JUNO Award win and 11 nominations, three Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, a Gemini Award, and an Acoustic Guitar Magazine Player’s Choice Silver Award to his credit.
Wishbone Ash – Wishlist Tour featuring ARGUS LIVE!
Half a century spent touring while continually releasing live and studio albums, Wishbone Ash is now gearing up for their “Wish List Tour”, an evening of requests gathered from their fans on social media. “I love the interactive element of this,” says Andy Powell, founding guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.” We have so many chapters, lineups and flavours in our music. There’s more than 500 songs, and we continue to write new ones. It is fun to let the fans decide.” “In some ways our career is like a smaller but global version of the Grateful Dead’s , where radio was not the primary path where people discovered our music,” Powell continues.“Many of our fans came on board through word of mouth and exposure to our fan community. With such a long and varied history, fans have followed us closely through certain eras during which they might have come of age musically speaking. They’ll have their favorite songs that they’ll ask us to play. So we decided to give them the show they want!” Using Set.Fan.com, and their social media platforms, the band has gathered up the most requested songs which will form the ongoing world wide tour, beginning in the UK this Fall, and coming to America 07 November thru 07 December.
Deuce ‘n a Quarter
Deuce ‘n a Quarter is an award-winning band that has made quite an impression in the blues scene! As 2023 International Blues Challenge finalists, they have gained recognition amongst top blues acts and have earned themselves the title of one of the current notable bands. In addition, front-man Brian Peters was awarded the Lee Oskar Best Harmonica Player award in the 2023 International Blues Challenge. Original music is their forte and their sound has something for everyone, regardless of whether you prefer traditional blues or something more modern and upbeat. This is one band that should not be missed. Fans will tell you that seeing this act live is something special! The members of Deuce ‘n a Quarter bring their unique individual styles together to form a powerful sound and an undeniable chemistry on stage. From Brian’s smooth vocals & original lyrics to Keith’s electric guitar riffs, each member brings something special that is sure to captivate your attention. With Tim’s keyboard licks, Brian’s harmonica solos, Ander’s hard-hitting drums, and Martin’s bass grooves you are guaranteed a blues show like no other. Stunning performances, Deuce ‘n a Quarter has it all! Deuce ‘n a Quarter continues to capture the attention of audiences and will surely be making waves in the blues scene for years to come. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why this is one of the must-see blues acts right now. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience a Deuce ‘n a Quarter live show!
Dirty Deeds USA – AC/DC Tribute & WANTED – Bon Jovi Tribute
Dirty Deeds USA Assembled by former members of several popular AC/DC tribute bands. This all-star cast is bringing the ultimate AC/DC tribute show to new heights with the most accurate recreation of the AC/DC music and stage show; second to none! The “DIRTY DEEDS” concert experience is truly extreme; featuring “two” high energy shows complete with exciting stage props and non stop action! The first show is a dedication to the Bon Scott era and the second show is a tribute to the Brian Johnson era! WANTED Ed Johnson as “JON” – Lead Vocals Tony Fondale as “Richie” – Guitars, Vocals, Talkbox Alan Bongiovanni as “Tico” – Drums, Vocals Johnny “Shu” Sustar as “David” – Keyboards, Piano, Effects James “JT” Torrence as “Alec” – Bass/Vocals
The Irish Tenors
The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 tv special from Ireland and then their first U.S. televised show, “Live from Ellis Island” with award-winning actor Martin Sheen as host. With ten best-selling CDs to their credit, The Irish Tenors – along with The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli – have delighted audiences all over the world and are among the most successful acts in PBS history. The Irish Tenors have performed with symphony orchestras in concert in some of the most stunning and prominent venues in America and beyond from Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Gardens and Carnegie Hall in New York to The Hollywood Bowl in California and The Sydney Opera House, Australia. They have blazed the trail from coast to coast, thrilling audiences at every single stop with their enchanting Irish repertoire, sweeping secular selections, and dynamic holiday fare. As the leading musical ambassadors from Ireland, The Irish Tenors have not only serenaded Presidents and Prime Ministers, but millions of concert fans, with the full-bodied sound of symphonic backing on every concert and pure tenor harmony. Their 25th anniversary tour, launched in Ireland in January 2023 and showcases the vocal power and beauty of the talented lineup of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Patrick Hyland in a dazzling live experience not to be missed.
KT Tunstall
The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist made an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force. Nearly two decades on, Tunstall’s career has spanned an eclectic array of genres – from introspective folk to blistering rock and experimental electro-pop – while she has remained one of the most iconic live performers of her generation, renowned for her extraordinary voice that shifts effortlessly from soulful to bluesy grit to delicate folk-pop. Her music embodies a balance of raw emotion and visceral energy, always remaining in constant service to memorable melody, while her live shows are punctuated by a warm and often hilarious rapport with her audience.