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celebrating our 25th year

Traditional & Original Acoustic Roots

Local Live Music Calendar September 2017 support live roots music in N. E. Ohio & let friends know you found it here

Andy Cohen – professor of the blues – returns to N.E.Ohio – see 9/9

Northeast Ohio Folk & Traditional Music & Dance Society Inc. P O Box 201002, Shaker Heights OH 44120

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This free local monthly guide to live (traditional and original) acoustic roots music is assembled by Larry Bruner and Wanda Finley, with various venue schedules collected by guitarist Joe Rollin Porter; Lake County and beyond from Ed Ollick; dance details by Heidi Nemeth; & a hearty much obliged to Guy Marentette. THANKS EVERYONE! These pages of selected calendar items are only a start. We urge you to support the growing number of other local events which also feature live traditional and original, acoustic roots music. We also are reminded these are future items subject to change.

Legend 3”x3” pictures are cover art of a brand new CD from the artist please note that links to Facebook or ReverbNation do appear active, but their text must be entered manually in your browser

outdoor music event, seating may or may not be provided

house/small hall concert: an informal, up close and personal listening experience, often in someone’s home by invitation

dance opportunity: contra, English country, swing, polka

participatory event: open mike (take turns), jam (play with others), community sing

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* = Some of these once-recurring events no longer exist. Your persistent feedback is essential. We need your help - - please, let us know corrections by email. ** = At “all ages” Beachland, Grog Shop and Musica shows, an additional $2 fee will be charged at the door for patrons under the age of 21. *** = A Wilbert’s show that is “Free admission, pay as you go.” There is no charge for admission and when the basket is passed, or when you leave, you pay whatever amount you think the artist deserves. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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September is both Classical Music Month and International Square Dancing Month, while 9/15 to 10/15 is Hispanic Heritage Month

Friday, September 1

■ Jim Gill outside Bent Ladder Ciders, 6:30pm, bring lawn chairs

■ Spoon Too Soon americana, on the patio, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676, 7-10pm

■ Becky Boyd & the Groove Train blues, on the patio, Driftwood Pointe, 6827 Lake Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-9127, 8-11pm

■ Blues DeVille “The Original First Friday” swing dance, Bainbridge Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306), Bainbridge Twp. (Chagrin Falls), 8-9pm teaching, 9-11:30pm dance, info: Will Craig 316-0068, $10, $8 student, $25 family

■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

■ Craig hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm

■ Acoustic Mayhem Boathouse Bar and Grille, 2-6pm

■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Sarah Goslee Reed & Kerry Kean preview party, 4-8pm, 7th annual Made In Ohio Art & Craft Festival, Hale Farm & Village, Western Reserve Historical Society, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath (use Peninsula 44264 for GPS) $50 tickets are available online at www.wrhs.org/events/preview-night or 330/66-3711 x1708 ■ Love Country in the pub, West Side Irish American Club, 7:30-10:30pm, pub grub 5:30-8pm ■ Brad Bolton & Peggy Coyle Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Mary Taylor Brooks Band country rock, bike night, Bone Daddy’s Saloon, 2510 N. Ridge Rd., Painesville 440/354-2632, 7pm ■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Brecksville, 8188 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville 440/546-7680, 7-10pm ■ Chad Hoffman singer-songwriter, Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park 12 Main St., Westlake 440/455-1732, 7-10pm ■ Nick Ammons Burntwood Tavern – Fairlawn, 3750 W. Market St., Fairlawn 234/466-7372, 7-10pm

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■ Nick Zuber Burntwood Tavern – Solon, 33675 Solon Rd., Solon 440/914-0290, 7-10pm ■ Brian Lisik CLE Urban Winery, 7-10pm ■ Donal O’Shaughnessy traditional Irish, Flat Iron Café, 1114 Center St., Flats 696-6968, 7-11pm ■ Bob Frank blues, Harpersfield Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Luther Trammell blues, ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10 ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Steve Cipriano Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm ■ TBS blues rock, Cabana's Island Restaurant, 12719 Mayfield Rd. Chardon 440/286-9966, 8pm ■ The Corn Potato String Band, Jen Maurer and Anthony Papaleo (of Mo’ Mojo), Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $13 presale, $15 day of show ■ Highway 61 Band blues/folk rock, Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm ■ The Dream Masons, Gretchen Pleuss Musica, 51 E Market St., Akron 330/374-1114, 8pm ■ Mark Kindler Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Hey Monea americana/alternative/indie pop, Reel Bar, 8:30pm ■ Little Steve-O with Sykora on bass acoustic blues, The Tasting Room, 210 Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth 330/331-7085, 8:30-11pm ■ Kristine Jackson Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight ■ Rhel & Thace Beatnik Playboys The Harp, 9pm ■ Blue Lunch jump blues, Millard Fillmore Presidential Library, 15617 Waterloo Rd, 9pm-midnight ■ Blackjack Gypsies Redhawk Grille, 7481 Auburn Rd., Concord (Painesville) 440/354-4040, 9pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Society Lounge, 2063 E 4th St., 781-9050, 9pm ■ The Thrifters Mullarkey’s, 10pm

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Saturday, September 2

■ Sarah Goslee Reed & Kerry Kean 1-3pm, 7th annual Made In Ohio Art & Craft Festival 10am-5pm), Hale Farm & Village, Western Reserve Historical Society, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath (use Peninsula 44264 for GPS) 330/666-3711, $5 festival admission includes access to all 90 acres of farm’s exhibits

■ Dan McCoy solo acoustic, Willoughby Corn Roast, 2nd St., downtown Willoughby, noon-1pm

■ Ray Flanagan outside Bent Ladder Ciders, 6:30pm, bring lawn chairs

■ Jim Gill with Tim Cole percussion on the covered porch, Vermilion Valley Vineyards, 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman 440/965-5202, 7pm

■ Mr. Haney Band music, Paul Balliet caller, contra dance, Troy Community House, 1350 Main Market Rd. (Rt.422 just east of Rt. 700), Welshfield, info: Will 316-0068, 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 6:30-7:30pm, $10, student $6, family $25, children 6 and under free

■ Mud in Yer Eye music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, Lakewood Masonic Temple, 15300 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 7-8pm, $8, family $20

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■ Pocketful o' Gimmick music, Susan English caller, contra dance, Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Rd., (Rt, 226 just south of Rt. 3,) Wooster, 7-10pm, teaching 7pm, $6, $15 family, $5 student, info: Susan 330/347-8155

* ■ monthly 1st Saturday afternoon Irish seisiún, traditional Irish repertoire and instruments, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr. (next to the Coast Guard station), Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 2-4pm

■ Sarah Goslee Reed & Kerry Kean 1-3pm, 7th annual Made In Ohio Art & Craft Festival (10am-5pm), Hale Farm & Village, Western Reserve Historical Society, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath (use Peninsula 44264 for GPS) 330/666-3711, $5 festival admission includes access to all 90 acres of farm’s exhibits ■ Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys Kenmore Better Block Party, 16th St SW, Kenmore (Akron) , 1-2pm ■ Dennis Ford Ferrante Winery, 1:30-5pm

■ Acoustic Mayhem Boathouse Bar and Grille, 2-6pm

■ Mike Fekete guitar, M Cellars, 6193 S. River Rd., Geneva 440/361-4104, 2-7pm ■ Hey Monea americana/alternative/indie pop, Reel Bar, 2pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The Roundhouse Bar ■ Klesaw Steel Drum & Guitar Duo Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Jim Golen Mastropietro Winery, 7-10pm

■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 7pm ■ The Gage Brothers Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Stone River Band Old Mill Winery, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic acoustic blues, Beau's on the River, Sheraton Suites, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 330/920-7530, 8-11pm ■ Jeff Varga Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ 15-60-75 The Numbers Band blues rock, Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm ■ ZZO Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Jerry Cole & The High Plains Drifters country, , South East Gears and Cheers,

23333 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights 440/232-0029, 8-11pm ■ Randy Horvath Uncorked Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Donal O’Shaughnassy Irish, Sully’s, 8:30pm ■ Blonde Boy Grunt & The Groans alt.folk rock, Canal Boat Lounge, 119 S. Canal St., Canal Fulton 330/854-9902, 9pm-midnight ■ No Strangers Here Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight ■ The Portersharks The Harp, 9pm-midnight ■ Blue Lunch jump blues, House of Swing, 4490 Mayfield Rd, South Euclid, 9:30pm ■ Kevin McCarthy Mullarkey’s, 10pm

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Sunday, September 3 A new 12th Taste of Hudson– returns to downtown Hudson, Rts. 91 & 303, a two- afternoon culinary celebration – with more than 75 exhibitors including food & drink samples offered for purchase from some thirteen Hudson restaurants, hands-on activities for children, no admission charge, and musical acts including:

Sun 9/3

Suncrest Gardens Stage near Culinary Tent, Park Lane at First St. ■ noon-2 Vibrogroove ■ 5-8pm Rio Neon with the Dirty Shirleys Buford T. Hedgehog Wine and Beer Garden Stage- near Hudson Library back patio ■ 2:30-4pm Fabulous Voices Strolling Musicians from Library St. and Village Way ■ 12:30-3pm Dale Galgozy ■ 3 - 5:30pm The Akin Brothers ■ 5:30-8pm The Garwood Duo Arbor Stage, SE corner First & Main ■ 2pm & 4:30pm Martha’s Mistake

Mon 9/4 Suncrest Gardens Stage near Culinary Tent, Park Lane at First St. ■ noon-1:30 The Railshakers Buford T. Hedgehog Wine and Beer Garden Stage- near Hudson Library back patio ■ noon-1:30 Up Til 4 Strolling Musicians from Library St. and Village Way ■ 12:30-3pm Skip Werke and BC ■ 3 - 6pm Kerry Kean & Kathy Camille Arbor Stage, SE corner First & Main ■ 1:30 & 3:30 Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller

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more September 3:

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat with Becky Boyd and Randy Daniels blues on the patio, Rush Inn- Avon, 5-8pm

■ Jim Gill with Tim Cole, Jim Ballard, Scott Stiert, Chad Hoffman, unplugged, Watts’ house concert campfire, 5156 Town Line Rd.(Rt. 187), New London Village 419/929-6097, 7pm

■ Rick Szekelyi hosts monthly open mike, (video) Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 860-4460, 3-6pm, 15 minute time slots, signup 2:30pm

■ Mitch Larson hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm

* ■ Kent old time Shindig jam: musicians, cloggers, flatfoot dancers, listeners - - all are welcome, Europe Gyro Pizza, 5-8pm, free

■ Acoustic Artform: Larry Ketola, Billy Fury & Jeff Ulmicher host 1st Sunday monthly open mike, Grillers Pub, 5455 State Rd., Parma 741-7200. 5-8pm

* ■ weekly open mike / jam night, Jewels Dance Hall and Saloon, 1770 Mill St., Austinburg 440/275-5332, 6-10pm

* ■ Brian Halloran leads monthly traditional Irish seisiún, Stone Mad Pub, 1306 W. 65th St. 281-6500

* ■ The Help host open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron 330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 19th year, Cebars-Euclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm

■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight

■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303), Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am ■ Alex Bevan Kamm's Corner's Farmers Market, parking lot behind Walgreens, W. 168th St. & Lorain Ave., 10am-2pm ■ Madison Cummins Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm ■ Gretchen Pleuss Mustard Seed Café-Highland Square, noon-3pm

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■ Steve Madewell Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ 4th annual Hank Williams Birthday Bash brunch with HillBilly IDOL & friends Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, noon, $10, all ages ■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic acoustic blues, water park stage, Clay’s Park Resort, 13190 Patterson Rd., North Lawrence 330/854-6691, 1:30pm

■ Acoustic Mayhem Boathouse Bar and Grille, 2-6pm

■ Hey Monea americana/alternative/indie pop, Reel Bar, 2pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The Roundhouse Bar ■ Jim Gill Rocky Point Winery, 111 W Main St., in the historic schoolhouse at Marblehead 419/967-5344, 3pm ■ Jim Golen Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E Market St., Warren 330/856-5135, 3-6pm ■ Spoon Too Soon with Jerry Grussel Driftwood Pointe, 6827 Lake Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-9127, 5-8pm ■ The Stray Birds, Rachel Baiman Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 7pm, $18 pre-sale, $22 day of show ■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 7pm ■ Mo’ Mojo zydeco dance party, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 7pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show general admission & dining reservations required, all ages

■ Dale Watson & His Lonestars homage to honkytonk, Rebekah Jean Beachland Ballroom, 8:30pm, $18 in advance, $20 day of show, **all ages

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Monday, September 4 Labor Day – some venues are closed (best to call first)

■ Blackjack Gypsies Labor Day happy hour on the patio, Mulligan’s Pub & Grille, 38244 Colorado Ave., Avon 440/934-6666, 3-6:30pm

* ■ SweetWater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave., Tremont 522-0006, 9pm

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight

■ Lyle Heath Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Randall James Coumos singer-songwriter, Debonne Vineyards, 2:30-5:30pm ■ Bob Gatewood and Ray Fogg Reel Bar, 7pm ■ Chad Hoffman Salt+, a small plates restaurant, 17625 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 221-4826, 7-10pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Old Firehouse Winery, 8pm-midnight ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm ■ Rachel Roberts Uncorked Wine Bar, 8pm

Tuesday, September 5 International day of charity Loudon Wainwright III’s 71st birthday

■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

* ■ Gretchen Pleuss hosts Tuesday open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212

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■ Rick Szekelyi and Fairmount School of Music host monthly Roots ‘n’ Ruckus traditional music picking circle (jam) Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 860-4460, 7-9pm

■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly open mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover

■ Xe La hosts open mike, The Root Cafe, 8pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm

■ Dead Strings The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Downtown, Kimpton Schofield Hotel, 2000 E 9 St. 357-2680, 6pm ■ Mary Taylor Brooks Band country, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ The Whiskey Hickon Boys gangsta folk, The Roundhouse Bar, 9pm-1am

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Wednesday, September 6

full harvest moon 3:03am today would have been Jim Snively’s 72nd birthday

■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm

* ■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited, listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick 330/220-9944, 6pm

■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm

■ Todd Power hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

* ■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676, 7pm

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm

■ Kent Community Sing, Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent 330/673-4247, [email protected], 7-8:30pm

* ■ Kenny P hosts jam night, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ rotating hosts, weekly open mike, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431, 8pm-midnight

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message from Brent’s site on the “BK10x3” drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

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* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm-midnight

■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm

■ Istvan Medgyesi hosts open mike, The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library, 15617 Waterloo Rd. 481-9444, 8pm

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm

■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm

* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am

■ Bethany Joy hosts open mike, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm

■ John Gall Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Little Steve-O with Wes McCraw acoustic blues, The Galaxy Restaurant, 201 Park Center Dr., Wadsworth, 330/334-3663, 7-10pm ■ Jaerv jazzy pop/folk music quintet from Sweden, Nighttown, 7pm, $15 ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Panini’s Bar & Grill, 8870 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg 330/963-0095, 7–10pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 7-10pm ■ Songwriters in the Round (Part 2) with Joshua Jesty, Greg Thompson, Rob Kovacs Beachland Tavern, 8pm, Free, **all ages ■ The Island Doctor: Scott Alan Glenwillow Grille, 8-11pm ■ Lonesome Stars (Chris Allen, Tom Prebish & Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat) The Harp, 8-11pm ■ The Whiskey Hickon Boys gangsta folk, The Roundhouse Bar, 9pm-1am

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Thursday, September 7 Frank Thedford’s birthday today would have been Buddy Holly’s 81st birthday today would have been Ronnie Gilbert’s 91st birthday

■ Maire O’Leary Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club info: 456-5395, 7-9pm, $10 a month

■ Richie Kindler hosts monthly Irish Pub Night: Celtic Jam (seisiún) Jupiter Studios & Jupiter Moons Pizzeria, 346 E. Main St., Alliance 330/829-3399, 6pm open & learning tunes, 7pm seisiún, all musicians and listeners welcome

■ Lorne Franklin & Andy Oster host monthly Hot Licks acoustic jam session, Coffee Phix Café, (video) 4485 Mayfield Rd., parking in rear, South Euclid 381-5705, 6:30pm

■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable weekly jam, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 7pm

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/722-6328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome

* ■ Chad Ely hosts first Thursday open mike, Cebars Madison Restaurant & Lounge, 6884 N. Ridge Rd.(Rt. 20), Madison 440/428-9926, 8-11pm

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

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* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm

■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden-Middleburg, 19590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., 440/234-1001, 6pm ■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Josiah Whitley The Winery at Perennial Vineyards, 11877 Poorman Ave., Navarre 330/832-3677, 6pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Jeff Poulous Burntwood Tavern – Belden Village 4320 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton 234/209-9746, 7-10pm ■ Brent Kirby Burntwood Tavern – Brecksville, 8188 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville 440/546-7680, 7-10pm ■ Joshua Roberts singer-songwriter, Burntwood Tavern – Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440/318-1560, 7-10pm ■ Nick Ammons Burntwood Tavern – Cuyahoga Falls, 2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7685, 7-10pm ■ Little Steve-O with Wes McCraw acoustic blues, Burntwood Tavern–Fairlawn, 3750 W. Market St., 234/466-7372, 7-10pm ■ Rossi & Romano: Erin Rossi & Sam Romano acoustic duo, Burntwood Tavern – Solon 33675 Solon Rd., Solon 440/914-0290, 7-10pm ■ Jim Golen Old Firehouse Winery, 7-11pm ■ Crooked jam grass, Taverne of Richfield, 3960 Broadview Rd., Richfield 330/659-0610, 7-10pm ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ The Island Doctor: Scott Alan Brewsters, 2681 Creekside Dr., Twinsburg 330/405-7222, 8-11pm ■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm ■ TBS blues rock, Cabana's Island Restaurant, 12719 Mayfield Rd. Chardon 440/286-9966, 8pm ■ The Whiskey Hickon Boys gangsta folk, The Roundhouse Bar, 9pm-1am

Friday, September 8

■ Gretchen Pleuss outside Bent Ladder Ciders, 6:30pm, with Lobster Louie’s food truck 5:30-8:30pm, bring lawn chairs

■ Nick Zuber on the patio, Hooley House, 6pm

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■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

■ Craig hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm

■ Ray Fogg The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys Driftwood Pointe, 6827 Lake Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-9127, 5-8pm ■ Gretchen Pleuss Bent Ladder Ciders, 6:30pm, with Lobster Louie’s food truck 5:30-8:30pm 307 E, Harpersfield Township, Geneva 440/415-0661, 6-9pm ■ Jim Golen Crickets Bar & Grille, 1733 E Midlothian Blvd.(Rt.170), Youngstown 330/788-0028, 6-9pm ■ Free Range Chicken: Matt Aurigema solo acoustic, Laurello Vineyards, 4573 Rt. 307 E, Harpersfield Township, Geneva 440/415-0661, 6-9pm ■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic blues, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Jimmy Jack Burntwood Tavern – Belden Village 4320 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton 234/209-9746, 7-10pm ■ Mo Andrews singer-songwriter/acoustic rock, Burntwood Tavern – Brecksville, 8188 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville 440/546-7680, 7-10pm ■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440/318-1560, 7-10pm ■ Maura Rogers Duo CLE Urban Winery, 7-10pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Harpersfield Winery, 7-10pm ■ Dan McCoy solo, The Players Club at Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Center Dr., Willoughby 440/951-1531, 7-10pm ■ Chad Hoffman Vermillion Boat Club, 5416 Liberty Ave., Vermilion 440/967-6634, 7-10:30pm ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Anne E. DeChant 7:30pm; Jen Maurer Project 10pm, Jilly’s Music Room ■ Mike Lenz & Peggy Coyle Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Mike Wilsterman Sonnets, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Steve Jochum Brewsters, 2681 Creekside Dr., Twinsburg 330/405-7222, 8-11pm ■ Olivia Millerschin singer/songwriter from Detroit, seen on America’s Got Talent, Brothers Lounge-Music Hall, 8pm, $5 ■ The Madison Crawl blues /rockabilly, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ UpFront Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ 9th annual Reggae for Food fundraiser with Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S., Umojah Nation, Jah Messengers to benefit All Faiths Pantry, delivering free groceries to low

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income seniors and the mobility challenged, Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 8pm, $20 in advance, $25 day of show, general admission, all ages ■ Moustache Yourself! gypsy jazz, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Bob Gatewood (of Calabash) songwriter, solo, looping, Boathouse Bar and Grille, 9pm ■ The New Barleycorn traditional Irish, Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight ■ Chris AllenThe Harp, 9pm-midnight ■ Eric Butler Mullarkey’s, 10pm

Saturday, September 9

■ Ed Alberts with Dan McCoy Madison Village Park, 126 W Main St.(Rt.84), 6-8pm

■ presents Andy Cohen, kicking off our Fall small hall concert series, Episcopalian Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst, 7pm, $15, $12 for Folknet members

■ Rhubarb Pie music, Al Pavlinak caller, contra dance, Walsh Hall, Communion of Saints Church (former St. Ann), 2175 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts., 8-10:30pm, 7:30pm teaching, $10, $5 student

* ■ Mike Kellat hosts 2nd Saturday open mike, all instruments and styles welcome, Spiritualist Church, 5403 S. Ridge Rd.W, Saybrook (Ashtabula) info: 440/969-1724, 11am-3pm

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* ■ Joel Specht hosts 2nd Saturday Old Time Jam, old time instruments and repertoire, intermediate skill level, Harbor Perk Coffee, 1025 Bridge St., Ashtabula, 440/964-9277, 4-6:30PM, bring your own chair.

■ open mike Coffee House, lower fellowship hall, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28455 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake 440/871-5565, 7-10pm, coffee & desserts (donation)

desserts

■ open mike, West Side Irish American Club, 7-9pm, info: Pat McGuire 440/777-116

■ Phil Yan Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Ferrante Winery, 1:30-5pm ■ Randall James Coumos M Cellars, 6193 S. River Rd., Geneva 440/361-4104, 2-7pm ■ In Cahootz Chalet Debonne, 3:30pm ■ The Shaffer Brothers Band, Ballinloch an overnight 1/2 Way to St. Patrick's Day party, McDermott's Lakefront Campground Berlin Lake Reservoir, 8999 German Church Rd, North Benton 396-1500, 4pm ■ Armand Cadieux Old Firehouse Winery, 4-8pm ■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 4pm ■ Steve Madewell Kosicek Vineyards, 5-8pm ■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi Heights Music Hop, Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 860-4460, 6-8pm ■ Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Brad Bolton & Peggy Coyle Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Wynter Schroeder Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ CANCELLED Kristine Jackson Band Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $12 pre-sale, $15 day of show ■ Brickhouse Blues Band Old Firehouse Winery, 8pm-midnight ■ Prodigal Sons Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm

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■ Jim Golen Amici Italian Restaurant / Dino's Bar, 13000 Royalton Rd., North Royalton 440/628-9715, 8:30pm-11:30pm ■ Mo’ Mojo zydeco, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, 8:30-11:30pm ■ The New Barleycorn traditional Irish, Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight

Sunday, September 10 Grandparents day swap ideas day

Woofstock 2017 the dog festival, with music by: ■ Matt Harmon 10am, also Bill March, All Is Harvest, North Coast Goats and

■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi 1pm Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, 41324 S. Woodland Rd., Chagrin Falls, parade and

family activities, $25 adult registration includes Woofstock T-shirt, kids age 14 and under are freea FUNdraiser to benefit the Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village

more info: 440/338-4819

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat with Bob Frank and Ray DeForest blues on the patio, Rush Inn- Avon, 5-8pm

■ Jimmy Ales hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm

* ■ weekly open mike / jam night, Jewels Dance Hall and Saloon, 1770 Mill St., Austinburg 440/275-5332, 6-10pm

■ Greg Canda hosts casual monthly round robin folk nite acoustic jam Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill St.W (behind Winking Lizard), Peninsula, info: 330/603-2591, 7-10pm

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* ■ The Help host open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron 330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 19th year, Cebars-Euclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm

■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight

■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303), Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am ■ Anne E. DeChant Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Becky Boyd & Groove Train Harpersfield Vineyard, 3-6pm ■ Michael McDonald ***Wilbert’s, 3:30-5:30pm ■ Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys Art in the Park, Fred Fuller Park, 497 Middleburg Rd., Kent, 4-5:30pm

Monday, September 11 Leo Kottke’s 72nd birthday day to mourn all the deaths from terrorism

■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house sound, drums, amps

■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

* ■ Cleveland Songwriters monthly 2nd Monday gathering, Sachsenheim (Hall): kitchen and bar are open, 7001 Denison Ave. info: 440/458-5829, 7pm

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■ Roots of American Music and FreshGrass Music Festival host monthly 2nd Monday Grassroots Bluegrass Jam, Happy Dog at Euclid Tavern, 11625 Euclid Ave., 7:30-10pm, listeners welcome, free

■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts weekly open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up

* ■ SweetWater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave., Tremont 522-0006, 9pm

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Winery at Wolf Creek, 7pm ■ The BoDeans The Kent Stage, 8pm, $25 reserved, all ages ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm ■ Rachel Roberts Uncorked Wine Bar, 8pm

Tuesday, September 12

Primary Election Day Maria Muldaur’s 74th birthday chocolate milk shake day

■ Little Steve-O with Jeff Poulos acoustic blues, piazza at Gervasi Vineyard, 6:30-9:30pm

■ Hu$hMoney music, Carol Kopp, contra dance, Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, 8-10:30pm, 7pm teaching, $10, $5 student

■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

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* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

* ■ Gretchen Pleuss hosts Tuesday open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212

■ Irwin Weinberger coordinates a Roots of American Music sponsored old-time string band music jam, for traditional Appalachian stringed instruments only, all skill levels and listeners welcome, The M.T. Glass Bar, 13443 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., info: 330/256-4021, 7-9pm

■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly open mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover

■ Xe La hosts open mike, The Root Cafe, 8pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm

■ Daniel Kushnir singer-songwriter/blues, ***Wilbert’s, 5-7pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Downtown, Kimpton Schofield Hotel, 2000 E 9 St. 357-2680, 6pm ■ Little Steve-o Duo Gervasi Vineyard, 6:30-9pm

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■ Joe Purdy (video), Amy Vachal a primarily seated, general admission show, Beachland Ballroom, 8pm, $17 in advance, $20 day of show, **all ages ■ Mary Taylor Brooks Band country, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ The Vine Brothers americana, ***Wilbert’s, 9-11pm

Wednesday, September 13 positive thinking day Joel Mabus’ 64th birthday

■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm

* ■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited, listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick 330/220-9944, 6pm

■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm

■ Todd Power hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

* ■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676, 7pm

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm

* ■ Kenny P hosts jam night, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ rotating hosts, weekly open mike, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431, 8pm-midnight

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message from Brent’s site on the “BK10x3” drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

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* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave. , Tremont 274-1200, 8pm-12

■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm

■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm

* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am

■ Bethany Joy hosts open mike, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm

■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden-Strongsville, 16555 Southpark Ctr., 440/234-1002, 6pm ■ Nick Zuber Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Gunselman’s Tavern, 7-9pm ■ Loren and Mark acoustic guitar duo, Nighttown, 7pm, $20 ■ The Bar Flies: Chris Allen, Tom Prebish The Harp, 8-11pm ■ Little Steve-O with Sykora on bass acoustic blues, The Tasting Room, 210 Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth 330/331-7085, 8pm

Thursday, September 14

■ Jen Maurer, Charlie Weiner HomeGrown Music Collective BYOB shop concert series, curated by Jenna Juredine for Barking Spider expatriates, BYOB,: Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. call for reservations 860-4460, attendance limited, 7-9:30pm, $10 to the artist

■ Maire O’Leary Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club info: 456-5395, 7-9pm, $10 a month

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■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable weekly jam, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 7pm

■ Broadsides and Ephemera spoken word showcase, poetry, & “no mike original songs open mike,” Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights 795-9800, 7pm

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/722-6328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm

■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Mitch Larson Old Mill Winery, 6-8pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Station Square Ristorante, 4250 Belmont Ave., Youngstown 330/759-8802, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Little Steve-O with Wes McCraw acoustic blues, Wolf Creek Tavern, 6:30pm ■ Rossi & Romano: Erin Rossi & Sam Romano acoustic duo, Burntwood Tavern-Brecksville, 8188 Brecksville Rd. (Rt.21) 440/546-7680, 7-10pm ■ Nick Zuber Burntwood Tavern – Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440/318-1560, 7-10pm

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■ Nick Ammons Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park 12 Main St., Westlake 440/455-1732, 7-10pm ■ Thor Platter Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst, 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7-10pm ■ Chad Hoffman Burntwood Tavern – Rocky River, 19304 Detroit Rd., Rocky River 440/333-6701, 7-10pm ■ Jimmy Jack Burntwood Tavern – Solon, 33675 Solon Rd., Solon 440/914-0290, 7-10pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Gunselman’s Tavern, 7-10pm ■ John Markovic acoustic blues guitar to accompany LightNights, a 3D light show projected on to the outside wall of the Manor House, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, 330/836-5533, 7-10pm, $18 ■ Jim Gill Shanks Bar & Grill at Ashland Golf Club, 1333 Center St., Ashland 419/289-2917, 7pm ■ Martha’s Mistake folk rock, celtic, Taverne of Richfield, 3960 Broadview Rd., Richfield 330/659-0610, 7-10pm ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Tracy Marie presents David Mayfield with Maddie Finn Nighttown, 8pm, $10 ■ Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin roots rock/blues, ***Wilbert’s, 8:30-11pm

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FrIday, September 15, 2pm–1am 33 free shows in downtown Kent

101 Bottles Of Beer on the Wall

115 N. Willow St. 8:30-10:30pm ■ Nick Wilkinson

157 Lounge 157 S. Water St. 8-10pm ■ Cave Twins

Acorn Alley Plaza Burbick Way, between Depeyster & Water Sts.

6-8pm ■ Box of Squirrels

Baked In The Village Café 123 N. Water St. 1-3pm ■ Gretchen Pluess

Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant 135 E. Erie St., Unit 202 7-10pm ■ Steve Jochum

Bistro On Main 1313 W. Main St 8-11pm ■ Low T

Brewhouse Pub 244 N. Water St. 8-11pm ■ Wallace Coleman

Bricco 210 S. Depeyster St. 7-9pm ■ Kofi Boakye

Buffalo Wild Wings 176 E. Main St. 7-10pm ■ The Bluestones

Dan Smith Community Park E. Erie St., between Depeyster & Water Sts.

8-10pm ■ The Railshakers

Dave's Cosmic Subs 215 S. Water St. 5-7pm ■ Heather Styka

Dominick's 147 Franklin Ave. 8pm-midnight ■ The Juke Hounds

Empire 135 E. Main St. 8-10pm ■ Ka De Dunna

Franklin Hotel Bar 176 E. Main St. 6-9pm ■ Adam Keeler

Hometown Bank Plaza corner of Water & Main Sts.

7-10pm ■ Mo Mojo

Kent Cheesemonger 155 E. Erie St., Unit 201 5-6pm ■ Jim Zeller

Kent Natural Foods Co-Op 151 E. Main St. 6-7:30pm ■ Brett Davis

Last Exit Books & Coffeehouse 124 E. Main St. 2-4pm 8-9pm 9-10pm

■ Last Exit Duo ■ Dale Galgozy ■ Sun Valley Fun

Laziza 195 E. Erie St. 6-9pm ■ Jon Mosey

McKay Bricker Gallery 141 E. Main St. 6-8pm ■ Diana Chittester

Newdle Bar 295 S. Water St. 8-10pm ■ Taylor Carano

Popped! 175 E. Erie St., Unit 201 4:30-5:30pm ■ Hallam & Delaney

Ray's Place 135 Franklin Ave. 9:30pm-12:30am ■ The Twistoffs

Scribbles 237 N. Water St. 8-10pm ■ City Of Invention

Taco Tontos 123 Franklin Ave. 5:30-7pm ■ Craig Rich

The Pub 401 Frankin Ave. 7-8pm 8-9pm

■ Jim Casto ■ Randy Horvath

Tree City Coffee & Pastry 135 E. Erie St. 6-8pm 8:30-10:30pm

■ Mick Rogers ■ Dan Socha

Venice Café 163 W. Erie St. 7-10pm 10:30pm-1am

■ 15-60-75 (The Numbers Band) ■ Roger Hoover & The Whiskeyhounds

more Friday, September 15:

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■ The Gage Brothers outside Bent Ladder Ciders, 6:30pm, bring lawn chairs

■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi on the patio, Anatolia Café, 2270 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 321-4200, 7-10pm

■ Musidora music, Wes Senseman caller, English country dance, Unitarian Society Hall. 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts., info: Wes 650-8622, 8-11pm, $7

■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

■ Craig hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm

■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Joshua Robert Laurentia Vineyard & Winery, 4599 S. Madison Rd., Madison 440/296-9175, 5-8pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Old Angle, 5-7pm ■ Chad Hoffman Cleveland Yachting Club, 200 Yacht Club Dr., Rocky River 440/333-1155, 6pm ■ Morning Star bluegrass, country, gospel, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Mo Andrews singer-songwriter/acoustic rock, Burntwood Tavern – Cuyahoga Falls, 2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Cuyahoga Falls 330-794-7685, 7-10pm ■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Fairlawn, 3750 W. Market St., Fairlawn 234/466-7372, 7-10pm ■ Jimmy Maguire Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst, 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7-10pm ■ Jim Gill Filia Cellars, 3059 Greenwich Rd., Wadsworth 330/331-7522, 7pm ■ Abraham James Gervasi Vineyard, 7-9pm ■ Little Steve-O with Jeff Poulos acoustic blues, Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd.NW, Canton 330/966-3611, 7pm ■ Celtic Rush Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-9pm ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ John Chapman Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials another return of quartet from Chicago, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 8pm, $12 in advance, $15 day of show general admission & dining reservations required, all ages ■ No Strangers Here Irish, in the pub, West Side Irish American Club, 7:30-10:30pm, pub grub 5:30-8pm

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■ The Travelin’ Johnsons Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ The Bluescasters power blues, Glenwillow Grille, 8-11pm ■ Whooz Playin Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ The New Barleycorn traditional Irish, Sully’s, 8:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Flannery’s, 9pm-midnight ■ The Auld Pitch irish, The Harp, 9pm-midnight ■ Post Road country, Hooley House, 9:30pm ■ Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. reggae, Brothers Lounge-Music Hall, 10pm, $8 ■ Nick Zuber Mullarkey’s, 10pm

Saturday, September 16 today would have been B.B.King’s 92nd birthday Mexico Independence Day

Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Assn. presents the 7th annual Blue Sky Folk Festival, on the grounds of the East Shore U U Church,10848 Chillicothe Rd.(Rt 306), Kirtland 440/417-2796, 11am-7:30pm, $12 advance, $15 at the door, age 12 & under free, $3 discount to musician with instrument, bring blanket or lawn chair. workshops, jams, dance, family activities; & indoors main stage: noon ■ The Family Dog 1pm ■ Matt Watroba 2pm ■ Dan Bankhurst 3:15 ■ Lost State of Franklin rockabilly, 4:45 ■ Hot D’Jang! gypsy swing 6:15 ■ Paul Kovac’s ‘Grass Party bluegrass

■ Jim Gill annual outdoor pig roast, Summit Mennonite Church, 939 Norton Ave., Barberton 330/753-2019, 4-7pm, free

* ■ Roots of American Music hosts third Saturday Pickin' Session, old time acoustic jam, CoCo Beans Café, 14895 N. State Ave., Middlefield 440/632-3426, 10:30am-1:30pm

■ Third Saturday Society potluck music party - - join Yahoo! Mail group for more info

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■ Gretchen Pleuss Broadview Heights Farmers Market, Rt. 82 at Broadview Rd., 10am-noon ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Trevor Thompson Ferrante Winery, 1:30-5pm ■ Mike Fekete guitar, M Cellars, 6193 S. River Rd., Geneva 440/361-4104, 2-7pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The Roundhouse Bar ■ Dan McCoy Aquilafest, 220 Goredon Dr., Chardon, 3pm ■ Armand Cadieux Old Firehouse Winery, 4-8pm (clambake 5-8pm) ■ Matthew Joseph Crays Kosicek Vineyards, 5-8pm ■ Gretchen Pleuss Mustard Seed Café-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Fat Head’s Tap House, 18741 Sheldon Rd., Middleburg Hts., 898-0242, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Kristine Jackson Harpersfield Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Sugarcreek Acoustic Duo The Winery at Perennial Vineyards, 11877 Poorman Ave., Navarre 330/832-3677, 7-9pm ■ Steven Howell ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10 ■ Box of Squirrels Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 7:30pm ■ Ed Amann Sonnets, 7:30pm ■ Ray Flanagan Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ A Gal, å Guy & a Guitar Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

■ Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys CD release party, with special guest Emma Shook on violin, Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $20 pre-sale includes a copy of the new CD ■ Brent Kirby Gunselman’s Tavern, 8-11pm

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■ Western Reserve Folk Arts Association presents Rhiannon Giddens (of Carolina Chocolate Drops) The Freedom Highway tour, The Kent Stage, 8pm, $37, 27 reserved, all ages ■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic acoustic blues, Otani, 180 W. Streetsboro St. (Rt. 303), Hudson 330/656-0012, 8pm-midnight ■ Kismet Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Chad Hoffman Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30pm ■ Jim Gill Regency Wine Bar 115 Ghent Rd, Fairlawn 330/836-3447, 8:30pm ■ Hurley, Custy & Taylor The Harp, 9pm-midnight

Sunday, September 17 today would have been Hank Williams’ 94th birthday

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues on the patio, Rush Inn- Avon, 5-8pm

■ Tom Todd hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm

* ■ Acoustic Artform: Larry Ketola, Billy Fury & Jeff Ulmicher host 3rd Sunday monthly open mike/jam night, Local Bar 30 Parma, 3415 Brookpark Rd., Parma 801-4771, 5pm

* ■ weekly open mike / jam night, Jewels Dance Hall and Saloon, 1770 Mill St., Austinburg 440/275-5332, 6-10pm

■ Frank Krygowski hosts monthly Magic Tree Irish seisiún (jam), Magic Tree Pub, 7463 South Ave., Boardman Township Youngstown (1/4 mile south of Rt. 224) 330/629-2667, 6-8pm, email Frank [email protected] for more information

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* ■ The Help host open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron 330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 19th year, Cebars-Euclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm

■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight

■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303), Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am ■ Little Steve-O with Wes McCraw acoustic blues, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm, brunch buffet ■ Steve Madewell Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ John Gall Debonne Vineyards, 2:30-5:30pm ■ Lyle Heath solo acoustic, The Winery at Spring Hill, 2:30-5:30pm ■ Blue Lunch jump blues, Harpersfield Winery, 3-6pm ■ My Girl My Whiskey & Me progressive bluegrass, ***Wilbert’s, 3:30-5:30pm ■ Jim Golen Old Firehouse Winery, Old Firehouse Winery, 5-9pm

■ Ben Sollee & The Kentucky Native cello, banjo, storyteller, Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $14 in advance, $16 day of show, **all ages

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Monday, September 18 ■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

* ■ SweetWater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave., Tremont 522-0006, 9pm7

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Salt+, a small plates restaurant, 17625 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 221-4866, 7pm ■ Zach Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm ■ Rachel Roberts Uncorked Wine Bar, 8pm

Tuesday, September 19 Sally Rogers’ 63rd birthday international talk like a pirate day

■ Stomp Culture: Paul Kovac, Bill Lestock, Carrie Taylor, Will Craig music, Kenny Wilson caller, third Tuesday contra dance, air conditioned Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, info: Will 316-0068, 8-10:30pm, 7:30pm teaching, $10, $8 age 17 and younger, $25 family

■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

* ■ Gretchen Pleuss hosts Tuesday open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212

■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

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■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly open mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover

■ Xe La hosts open mike, The Root Cafe, 8pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Downtown, Kimpton Schofield Hotel, 2000 E 9 St. 357-2680, 6pm ■ Sean Benjamin Gervasi Vineyard, 6:30-9pm ■ Mary Taylor Brooks Band country, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ an intimate evening of songs and stories with Graham Nash Music Box Supper Club concert hall, 8pm, $95 in advance reserved, all ages

■ Tom Todd one-man band, Panini’s Bar & Grill, 6289 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield Hts. 440/605-0404, 8-11pm

Wednesday, September 20 Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset

■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm

* ■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited, listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick 330/220-9944, 6pm

■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm

■ Todd Power hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

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* ■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676, 7pm

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm

* ■ Kenny P hosts jam night, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ rotating hosts, weekly open mike, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431, 8pm-midnight

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message from Brent’s site on the “BK10x3” drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm-midnight

■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm

■ Mike Lenz and Jen Maurer host open jam, Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm

■ Istvan Medgyesi hosts open mike, The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library, 15617 Waterloo Rd. 481-9444, 8pm

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm

■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm

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* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am

■ Bethany Joy hosts open mike, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm

■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic acoustic blues, Glenwillow Grille, 7-10pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 7-10pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Trivs Steakhouse, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Lonesome Stars: Chris Allen, Tom Prebish & Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat The Harp, 8-11pm

■ Coast Modern: Luke Atlas & Coleman Trapp acoustic pop duo out of L.A., (audio stream on SoundCloud) Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $15, **all ages

Thursday, September 21 International Day of Peace today would have been Leonard Cohen’s 83rd birthday

■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable weekly jam, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 7pm

* ■ Tom Honsa, others host the monthly Solon-area open mike now at the Wembley (Tennis) Club, 8345 Woodberry Blvd., Chagrin Falls 440/543-8171, 7-10pm

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

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* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/722-6328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Northeast Ohio Drum & Music Jam Beachland Ballroom, 9pm, free monthly event, ** all ages

■ Bad Boys of Blues host weekly Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm

* ■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm

■ Chris hosts open mike, Rascals Saloon, 417 Broad St., Dover 330/343-3734, 10pm

■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Jim Gill High & Low Winery, 588 Medina Rd., Medina 844/466-4456, 6pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Acoustic Thursday, Old Mill Winery, 6-8pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Little Steve-o Duo blues/rock, Burntwood Tavern – Belden Village 4320 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton 234/209-9746, 7-10pm ■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic blues, Burntwood Tavern-Canton, 4320 Everhard Rd NW, Belden Village 234/209-9746, 7-10pm ■ Collette Gschwind Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst, 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7-10pm ■ Chad Hoffman singer-songwriter/acoustic rock, Burntwood Tavern – Solon, 33675 Solon Rd., Solon 440/914-0290, 7-10pm ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Rossi & Romano: Erin Rossi & Sam Romano acoustic duo, Trivs, 7:30-10:30pm

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■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues & BBQ, House of Blues Crossroads Stage, 8-11pm ■ Mike Lenz and Peggy Coyle Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm

■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi CD release event, Nighttown, 8pm, $10 ■ CANCELLED refunds available at point of purchase The Dictators NYC Beachland Ballroom, 8:30pm, $15 in advance, $17 day of show, ** all ages

Friday, September 22 Autumnal equinox 4:02pm, first day of Fall

■ Jim Gill Halliday’s Winery, fire ring by the lake, 2400 NE River Rd., Lake Milton 330/654-9463 (WINE), 7-10pm

■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

■ Craig hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm

■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic, Laurentia Vineyard & Winery, 4599 S. Madison Rd., Madison 440/296-9175, 5-8pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Old Angle, 5-7pm ■ Canyon Wind americana, in the pub, West Side Irish American Club, 7:30-10:30pm, pub grub 5:30-8pm

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■ Nia Covington vocal standards, blues (video), Laurello Vineyards, 4573 Rt. 307 E, Harpersfield Township, Geneva 440/415-0661, 6-9pm ■ Pete Cavano acoustic jazz guitar, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Nick Ammons Burntwood Tavern – Belden Village 4320 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton 234/209-9746, 7-10pm ■ Thor Platter Burntwood Tavern – Brecksville, 8188 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville 440/546-7680, 7-10pm ■ Jason Patrick Meyers country/americana, Burntwood Tavern – Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440/318-1560, 7-10pm ■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park 12 Main St., Westlake 440/455-1732, 7-10pm ■ Chad Hoffman Burntwood Tavern – Fairlawn, 3750 W. Market St., Fairlawn 234/466-7372, 7-10pm ■ Brent Kirby Burntwood Tavern – Solon, 33675 Solon Rd., Solon 440/914-0290, 7-10pm ■ Yankee Bravo folk/americana, Gervasi Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Blues Chronicles blues, Harpersfield Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ The Magnificent Goat Brothers americana, The Winery at Perennial Vineyards, 11877 Poorman Ave., Navarre 330/832-3677, 7-9pm ■ Raven O’Reilly Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Jeff Poulos Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Michelle Gaw Tracy Marie’s Friday concert series, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm ■ The Railsplitters Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $15 pre-sale, $20 day of show ■ The Hollywood Slim Band Glenwillow Grille, 8-11pm ■ AWC Blues Trio The Harp, 8-11pm ■ Elm Street Blues Band Redhawk Grille, 7481 Auburn Rd., Concord 440/427-3077 ■ Larry Kadlub solo acoustic, Rider’s Inn, 8pm-11pm ■ A.J. Croce singer-songwriter/piano, son of Jim, Nighttown, 8:30pm, $20 ■ Bob Gatewood Reel Bar, 8:30pm ■ The Bar Flies: Chris Allen & Tom Prebish Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat The Harp, 9pm-midnight ■ RailShakers alt. country/folk rock, Brothers Lounge-Music Hall, 9:30pm, $5

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Saturday, September 23 Ani DiFranco’s 47th birthday

■ Scott Paris outside Bent Ladder Ciders, 6:30pm, bring lawn chairs

■ Jim Gill School House Winery, 455 Schneiders Crossing Rd. NW, Dover 330/602-9463, 7pm

* ■ Andrej Debevc hosts 4th Saturday open jam, Scribbler’s Coffee Co., 388 S. B’way Geneva, 440/466-2233, 2-4:30pm, all instruments and styles welcome

* ■ Stewart Lenox, Bob Zuccerelli, others host BluesNite open jam, Peninsula Art Academy,1600 Mill St.W (behind Winking Lizard), Peninsula 330/657-2248, 7-11pm

■ Lyle Heath Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Chad Hoffman Ferrante Winery, 1:30-5pm ■ Ryann ‘guitar’ Anderson M Cellars, 6193 S. River Rd., Geneva 440/361-4104, 2-6pm ■ The Hollywood Slim Band blues, Harpersfield Vineyard, 3-6pm ■ Kevin Prater Bluegrass Band Three Rivers Bluegrass series, Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water St.(Rt 541), Coshocton, info: Duane Hardesty 740/498-8456, 6-9pm, $7 donation, presented by Relay for Life Team Alana ■ John Markovic solo, acoustic blues, Aurora Inn, 30 Shawnee Trail, Aurora 330/562-0767, 7-10pm ■ Blackjack Gypsies Deer's Leap Winery, 7-10pm ■ Tim O’Brien with special guest Sean Watkins Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 7pm, pre-sale $42, $47 day of show ■ Ryan Humbert solo, Gervasi Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Tri-C: Coleman, Cavano & ‘Cane (Wallace, Pete, Austin) cabaret series, with table seating on the KSU-Tuscarawas Performing Arts stage, 330 University Dr.NE, New Philadelphia 330/308-6400, $45, 8-10pm, ticket includes 3-course catered dinner at 7pm ■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 7:30pm ■ The Nautical Theme acoustic duo from Dayton, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ Steve Jochum Glenwillow Grille, 8-11pm ■ Western Reserve Folk Arts Association presents: Lindi Ortega Nashville country. originally from Toronto, Andrew Combs The Kent Stage, 8pm, $20 reserved, all ages ■ Brickhouse Blues Band Old Firehouse Winery, 8pm-midnight ■ Dan McCoy solo, Beal’s Pickles & Pints, Willo Plaza, 36200 Euclid Ave., Willoughby 440/946-7468, 8-11pm ■ Beat Brothers Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Chad Hoffman Trivs, 8pm ■ Blue Lunch jump blues, Wilberts, to benefit WCSB, 8pm

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■ Jason Eady country from Fort Worth, Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, **all ages ■ Sam Hooper Group blues, Nighttown, 8:30pm, $10 ■ Vicki Chew singer-songwriter, country, folk, rock, The Harp, 9pm-midnight

Sunday, September 24

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat with Tom Prebish and Freddie Perez-Stable blues on the patio, Rush Inn- Avon, 5-8pm

■ Mud in Yer Eye music, Lynn Frederick caller, contra dance and setting for FallFest, an 18th century festival, with pony rides, candlemaking, revolution army gunfire as backdrop, Meadows Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks, Meadows Dr. off Chippewa Creek Dr. near Rt.82, Brecksville, 11am-5pm; info: 440/526-1012

* ■ weekly open mike / jam night, Jewels Dance Hall and Saloon, 1770 Mill St., Austinburg 440/275-5332, 6-10pm

* ■ The Help host open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron 330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 19th year, Cebars-Euclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm

■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight

■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303), Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am ■ Brian Henke Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Crooked River String Band Beckwith’s Orchard and Cider Mill, 1617 Lake Rockwell Rd., Kent 330/673-6433, 1-3pm ■ Dennis Ford Ferrante Winery, 1:30-5pm ■ Take II duo: Dr. Bob Walton & Ella Kovell Winery at Spring Hill, 2:30-5:30pm ■ Mary Taylor Brooks Band country rock, Harpersfield Vineyard, 3pm ■ Larry, Daryl, Daryl, and Sheryl Old Firehouse Winery, 5-9pm

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Monday, September 25 today would have been Shel Silverstein’s 85th birthday

* ■ Roots of American Music hosts last Monday Pickin' Session, Dise & Co. conference room, 20600 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 925, Shaker Hts., 6-9pm, info: 321-9350

■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

■ Brent Kirby hosts open mike, The Quarry 182 Lear Rd., Avon Lake 440/653-5103, 8pm

* ■ SweetWater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor Ave., Tremont 522-0006, 9pm

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight

■ Before The Shine Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm

■ Rachel Roberts Uncorked Wine Bar, 8pm

Tuesday, September 26 Samuel Salsbury’s birthday

■ Hu$hMoney music, Carol Kopp, contra dance, Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, 8-10:30pm, 7pm teaching, $10, $5 student

■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

* ■ Gretchen Pleuss hosts Tuesday open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

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* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212

■ Irwin Weinberger coordinates a Roots of American Music sponsored old-time string band music jam, for traditional Appalachian stringed instruments only, all skill levels and listeners welcome, The M.T. Glass Bar, 13443 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., info: 330/256-4021, 7-9pm

■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly open mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover

■ Xe La hosts open mike, The Root Cafe, 8pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm

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■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Downtown, Kimpton Schofield Hotel, 2000 E 9 St. 357-2680, 6pm ■ Mary Taylor Brooks Band country, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ That 1 Guy: Mike Silverman, another return of one-man band songwriter and his homemade instruments, Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $15, ** all ages

Wednesday, September 27

■ java & jive at lunchtime with Dan McCoy on the patio, Brasa Grill, 1300 W 9th St., 11:30am-1:30pm

■ Jim Gill on the deck, Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm

■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

■ Mike & Dan Wojtila monthly polka night, The Winery at Spring Hill, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 6-9pm

* ■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited, listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick 330/220-9944, 6pm

■ Susie Hagan hosts weekly open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm

■ Todd Power hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

* ■ weekly open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676, 7pm

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm

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* ■ Kenny P hosts jam night, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ rotating hosts, weekly open mike, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431, 8pm-midnight

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message from Brent’s site on the “BK10x3” drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm-midnight

■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm

■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm

* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am

■ Bethany Joy hosts open mike, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm

■ Mark Stuart ***Wilbert’s, 5-7:10pm ■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden-Strongsville, 16555 Southpark Ctr., 440/234-1002, 6pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Debonne Vineyards, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Brad Bolton & Peggy Coyle Gervasi Vineyard, 6:30-9pm ■ Vicki Chew Nighttown, 7pm, $10

■ monthly board meeting, Perkins Restaurant, 130 W. Streetsboro Rd. (Rt. 303), Hudson, 7pm

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■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic acoustic blues, The Wine Mill, 4964 Akron-Cleveland Rd., Peninsula 234/571-2594, 7-10pm ■ Joe Rollin Porter Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm ■ Jim Gill Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm ■ Maria Muldaur return of prolific blues vocalist, a primarily seated, general admission show, Beachland Ballroom, 7:30pm, $22 in advance, $25 day of show, **all ages ■ Blue Taxi Duo blues/roots rock, Glenwillow Grille, 8-11pm ■ Lonesome Stars (Chris Allen, Tom Prebish & Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat) The Harp, 8-11pm ■ Paul Cauthen acoustic country, gospel, Kelsey Waldon Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, 12 in advance, $15 day of show, **all ages

Thursday, September 28

■ Carlos Jones, Dreadlock Dave HomeGrown Music Collective BYOB shop concert series, curated by Jenna Juredine for Barking Spider expatriates, BYOB,: Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. call for reservations 860-4460, attendance limited, 7-9:30pm, $10 to the artists

■ Maire O’Leary Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club info: 456-5395, 7-9pm, $10 a month

■ Kristine Jackson hosts acoustic jam, Parkview Nite Club, 6:30pm-9:30pm

■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable weekly jam, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 7pm

■ Naturalist Dan Best hosts Maple Town Tune Traders now in its 11th year, with a format of an open mike (up to an hour and half) followed by sharing singalong tunes, and a round robin acoustic jam, Geauga Park District, The West Woods Nature Center, Oak Room A, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87), Russell, info: 440/279-0883, 7-10pm, bring a snack to share, hot beverages available, free

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

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* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

■ Gary Hall hosts weekly open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/722-6328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly blues open mike and rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm

■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Tom Smith Old Mill Winery, 6-8pm ■ Ryan Humbert solo, Gervasi Vineyard, 6:30-9pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Kristine Jackson Burntwood Tavern – Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440/318-1560, 7-10pm ■ Jimmy Jack Burntwood Tavern – Crocker Park 12 Main St., Westlake 440/455-1732, 7-10pm ■ Chad Hoffman Burntwood Tavern-Cuyahoga Falls, 2291 Riverfront Pkwy., Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7085, 7pm ■ Jimmy Maguire Burntwood Tavern – Fairlawn, 3750 W. Market St., Fairlawn 234/466-7372, 7-10pm ■ Little Steve-o with Wes McCraw blues, rock, Burntwood Tavern – Solon, 33675 Solon Rd., Solon 440/914-0290, 7-10pm ■ John Markovic solo, blues, Caston & Main Brew Yard, 5010 S Main St., New Franklin 330/882-2275, 7-10pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, with Jack Charleton Otis' Cruise Inn, 11121 Western Ave. 716-4372, 7-9pm ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Maura Rogers & The Bellows cajun clambake, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 7:30pm, $8 in advance, $10 day of show general admission & dining reservations required, all ages

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■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Western Reserve Folk Arts Association presents: John Waite (of the Babys, Bad English) Wooden Heart ACOUSTICtour, The Kent Stage, 8pm, $40, 35 reserved, $85 VIP Meet & Greet available, all ages ■ Hot Club of San Francisco Nighttown, 8pm, $20

Friday, September 29 Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, begins at sundown Suzzy Roche’s 61st birthday

■ Rebekah Jean outside Bent Ladder Ciders, 6:30pm, bring lawn chairs

■ Spoon Too Soon americana, on the patio, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676, 7-10pm

■ Jim Gill outdoor deck, Lil Paws Winery, 17574 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton 330/970-9463, 7pm

■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

■ Craig hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm

■ Tom Letizia blues, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm ■ Mary Agnes Kennedy in the pub, West Side Irish American Club, 7:30-10:30pm, pub grub 5:30-8pm ■ Dennis Ford Ferrante Winery, 6-9:30pm ■ Little Steve-O with John Markovic acoustic blues, Burntwood Tavern-Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St., 440/318-1560, 7-10pm ■ Chris Hatton Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst, 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7-10pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, CLE Urban Winery, 7-10pm ■ Rachel Shortt Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ TBS blues,rock, Old Mill Winery, 7:30-10:30pm

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■ Ben Ottewell (of Gomez) British singer/songwriter, Buddy Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $15, **all ages ■ Christine Marie Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Chad Hoffman Paradise Island Saloon, 830 Babbitt Rd., Euclid 732-7101, 8pm ■ Flashbaxx Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Zach & The Bright Lights Mustard Seed- Highland Square, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Bob Gatewood Reel Bar, 8:30pm ■ Mossy Moran Irish, Sully’s, 8:30pm ■ CANCELLED refunds available at point of purchase The Mega 80's Beachland Ballroom, 9:30pm, $16 in advance, $18 day of show, ** all ages ■ Bro Dylan Mullarkey’s, 10pm

Saturday, September 30 James E. Guyette’s birthday

■ Little Steve-O with Wes McCraw Hudson Flea Market, Hudson Square, Rtes. 91 & 303, Hudson, 11am-1:30pm

■ Jim Gill on the deck,Greene Eagle Vineyard, 2576 Davis Peck Rd., Cortland 330/583-Wine (9463), 7pm

* ■ Bob Turner & Jay Kantola host monthly open mike, Friends in Christ Bible Fellowship Church, 5807 Adams Ave., Ashtabula 440/993-0516, 7-9:30pm

■ Tom Todd one-man band, Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic, Kosicek Vineyards, 5-8pm ■ Randall James Coumos solo, Laurello Vineyards, 4573 Rt. 307 E, Harpersfield Township, Geneva 440/415-0661, 6-9pm ■ Marina Strah CLE Urban Winery, 7-10pm ■ In Cahootz Deer’s Leap, 7pm ■ Alexis Antes singer-songwriter, ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10 ■ Blue Taxi blues/roots rock, Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 7:30pm ■ Chris Spradlin Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ The Hiram Rapids Stumblers acoustic quintet, Cowboy Food and Drink, 8586 E Washington St, Bainbridge (Chagrin Falls) 440/708-1011, 8-10pm ■ Western Reserve Folk Arts Association presents: Carbon Leaf folk rock quintet from Richmond VA, The Kent Stage, 8pm, $22.50 in advance, $26.50 day of show general admission, all ages ■ Tom Smith Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Marys Lane Irish rock, Sully’s, 9pm ■ Mossy Moran Mullarkey’s, 10pm

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PLACES Venues with regular live acoustic music, mentioned repeatedly in this 9/17 calendar

If no city = Cleveland, If no area code = 216

A B C Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431 Barrel Run Crossing Winery, 3272 Industry Rd., Rootstown 330/325-1075 Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd. 383-1124 Bent Ladder Ciders at Rittman Orchards, 13550 Mt. Eaton Rd., Doylestown 330/485-1089 Boathouse Bar and Grille, 218 Hartford Ave., Put-In-Bay 419/285-5665 Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Ave. 226-2767 Candlelight Winery, 11325 Center St., Garrettsville 330/527-4118 Cebars Euclid Tavern, 595 E 185th St., Euclid 481-9509 CLE Urban Winery 2180 Lee Rd. 417-83187 Coffee Amici, 328 S. Main St., Findlay 419/423-7957 Coffee Corners Antiques, 14544 Main St. (aka N. Cheshire St. or Main Market Rd.), Burton 440/834-0076 The Crow’s Nest, 2170 N Buck Rd., Marblehead 419/734-1742

D E F G DeBonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Rd., Madison 440/466-3485 Deer's Leap Winery,1520 Harpersfield Rd. (Rt. 534), Geneva 440/466-1248 Eastland Inn, 33 Eastland Rd., Berea 440/234-7260 Europe Gyro Pizza, 107 S. Depeyster St., Kent 330/678-4976 Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 Rt. 307, Geneva, 440/466-VINO Flannery’s Irish Pub, 323 Prospect Ave.E 781-7782 G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St.(Rt. 303), Peninsula 330/657-2528 Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St.NE, Canton 330/497-1000 Glenwillow Grille, 29765Pettibone Rd., Glenwillow 440/786-0100 Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, 5750 S. Madison Rd. (Rt. 528), Madison 440/298-9838 Gunselman’s Tavern, 21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park 440/331-5719

H Hard Rock Rocksino, 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield 330/908-7625 The Harp Tavern, 4408 Detroit Ave. 939-0200 Harpersfield Vineyard, 6387 Rt. 307 W., Geneva 440/466-4739 House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave. 523-BLUE The House of Swing, 4490 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid 382-2771

I J K L Jilly’s Music Room, (former Northside), 11 N. Main St., Akron 330/576-5960 Jupiter Studios & Jupiter Moons Pizzeria, 346 E. Main St., Alliance 330/829-3399 Kosicek Vineyards, 636 Rt. 534, Harpersfield 440/361-4573

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M N O Maize Valley Market & Winery, 6193 Edison St. NE (Rt. 619), Hartville 330/877-8344 Mastropiétro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Rd., Berlin Center 330/547-2151 P. J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub, 17119 Lorain Ave. 941-9311 Mullarkey's Irish Pub, 4110 Erie St., at 2nd, Willoughby 440/946-7181 Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Flats West Bank, 242-1251 Mustard Seed Café-Highland Square, 867 W. Market St., Akron 330/434-7333 Mustard Seed Café–Montrose, 3885 W. Market. Akron 330/666-SEED nou•veau (John Palmer's Bistro 44), 7590 Fredle Dr., Concord Township 440/350-0793 Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd. (top of Cedar Hill), Cleveland Heights 795-0550 The Old Mill Winery, 403 S. Broadway (Rt.534), Geneva 440/466-5560 Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake 800/862-6751 Old 97 Café, 1503 Kenmore Blvd., Akron 330/745-5493 The Outpost, 4962 Rt. 43, Brimfield 330/678-9667

P Q R Parkview Nite Club, 1261 W 58th St. 961-1341 Passion Blues Restaurant & Club, 1212 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 234/214-0396 Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather Ave., Tremont 937-1938 Rafters Bar & Grill at Meadowlake Golf & Swim Club, 1211 39th St. NE, Canton 330/492-2010 Reel Bar, 461 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 410/285-1318 Rider’s 1812 Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville 440/354-8200 Root Café, 15118 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 226-4401 The Roundhouse Bar, Delaware Ave. at Hartford, Put-in-Bay 419/285-2323

S T U Sonnets Espresso Bar & Restaurant, 117 College St., Wadsworth 330/336-5557 Sully’s Irish Pub, 117 W. Liberty St., Medina 330/764-3333 ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 155 Treat Rd., Aurora 330/562-9245 Trivs Steakhouse, 17100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville 440/238-8830 Uncorked Wine Bar, 22 N. High St., Akron 330/374-1850

V W XYZ Water Street Tavern, 132 S. Water St., Kent 330/677-0700 West Side Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd., Olmsted Township 440/235-5868 Wilbert's, 812 Huron Rd., in the rear 902-4663 Winery at Spring Hill, 6062 S. Ridge Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-0626 Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S Cleveland-Massilon Rd., Norton 800/436-0426 Wolf Creek Tavern, 3044 Wadsworth Rd., Norton 234/571-4531

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