By Mike D.

Hey Folks,

Here we are kicking into mid-August already! I hope the summer has been filled with lots of fun and good live music. 

This week I would like to recognize a band with over 55 years of contributions to the local 

 music scene, the incomparable 15-60-75, a.k.a. The Numbers Band.

The Numbers Band needs no introduction to most local music fans, as their legendary performances in the Cleveland, Akron area are well known to many.

Led by Bob and Jack Kidney, with the great Terry Hynde on sax, and a rhythm section of Bill Watson on bass and Clint Alguire on drums, The Numbers Band delivers a sound as unique as can be created on this ethereal planet!

They will be playing Jilly's in Akron this coming Saturday evening August 15, 2026. 7-11 p.m.

Stop out and hear this local treasure!

Here is the Setlist for August 14-20. See you there!. 

Mike D 

Rock the Park, Perici Amphitheatre at Glen Chamberlin Park, 10260 Ravenna Road

Aug. 14: Headliner: Hubb’s Groove 7 p.m. A mix of soul, jazz, R&B, and gospel

Aaron & Moses 2615 Glenwood Drive

Aug. 14: 3 Boomers 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Sassy’s Bar & Grille 10755 Ravenna Road

Aug. 14: The Project

Brewsters 2681 Creekside Dr

Aug. 14: Paul Christensen

Aug. 15: IMAGES

August 14:

Fountain Stage, located at  Stow Avenue & Front Street: Guy Randall 6-7:30 p.m.

Paddle Park, located at Portage Trail and Front Street: Scott Sopata 6-7:30 p.m.

Basement in the Falls 740 Munroe Falls Avenue

Aug. 19: John Gall

The Workz 2220 Front Street

Aug. 15: 90 Proof 8-11 p.m. Alternative/poprock-rock covers from the 90’s

The Jenks 1884 Front Street Live music by a variety of performers Wednesdays and Thursday evening, and afternoons into the evening Saturdays. Click on https://jenks1929.com/pages/live-music-performance to see schedules.

Aug. 14: Yearbook 7-9 p.m. First & Main green

Aug. 15: Monica Robins & The Whiskey Kings 7-9 p.m. First & Main green

Aug. 16: Western Reserve Community Band 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the music from both the gazebo and clocktower greens.

Open mics and jams are an excellent way for aspiring musicians to gauge their progress as stage performers. They also provide a great networking tool for current musicians who may need a temporary or permanent new band member for the projects they are involved in. Here are some of the area’s upcoming events:

Aug. 16: Bailey Road Tavern 2920 Bailey Road. Acoustic open mic. All skill levels welcome. Host: Wendy Darling. 7-10 p.m.

Aug. 19: Divine Food & Spirits 2752 Hudson Drive, Cuyahoga Falls. Host: Kevin Brosein. 7-9 p.m. Signups start at 6:30.

Aug. 16: EuroGyro 107 S. Depeyster St., Kent. Host: Nick Fleming. 8-11 p.m.(330) 678-4976

Aug. 17: Woodsy’s Music 118 E. Main St. Kent. Jazz jam session. Host: Chris Coles. 7-9:30 p.m. Open to community members and high school and college students interested in jazz. Chris provides a percussion and bass player. 

Aug. 18: Kent Lanes: The 11th Frame 1524 S. Water St., Kent Host: Jesse Carter. 7-9 p.m.

Aug. 19: Venice Cafe 163 Franklin Ave. Hosts: BC Hudson, Jesse Carter. Open Mic/Jam. 7:30-10 p.m.

Aug. 13: Tavs 106 E. Main St. Host: Jesse Carter. 7-9 p.m.

Aug. 20: Streets Tavern 9107 Route 14. Hosts: Marquee Roberts and the Other Guys. Solos, duets, bands welcome: all genres. 7-11 p.m.