June 2008

June 6 - Rockin' on the River
Broken Road (Rascal Flatts), with 52nd Street (Billy Joel) and
Captain Fantastic (Elton John) - There is no hotter act in music today! Mixing elements of pop, rock, and country they have sold millions of albums in just a few short years. Broken Road brings the fun and excitement of a Rascal Flatts show to your doorstep.  Opening the show will be 52nd Street and Captain Fantastic. Come hear the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.

June 6 - Firestone Metro Park

Akron Pops - Firestone Metro Park in the Coventry Oaks Area - 40 Axline Road in Akron off Main Street.  Bring chairs and / or blankets.  Pre-Concert activities begin at 6:45 with the band playing at 7:30

June 6 - Lock 3 Live

Mojo' Risin wtih Cletus Black - Mojo' Risin (Doors tribute) -  Cletus Black blues with an edge.

June 10 - Monroe Falls Metro Parks
MUSIC BY THE LAKE - Enjoy an evening of free lake swimming and a delightful one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m., and Friends of Metro Parks serves free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is forecast, call 330-865-8060 for concert status after 4 p.m. 

June 12 - Coventry Oaks
POPS 'N MORE - Enjoy a family night out with kid activities from 7 to 7:30 followed by an hour of live music. Friends of Metro Parks serves free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is forecast, call 330-865-8060 for concert status after 4 p.m. 

June 13 - Lock 3 Live

Rumours - Fleetwood Mac tribute with 11 After R


June 20 - Rockin' on the River
Draw the Line (Aerosmith) with U2 Incident - The world's only "Officially Sanctioned Aerosmith Tribute Band" based out of Boston. Even Steven Tyler raves at the authenticity of this incredible group which means the guys in Aerosmith think Draw The Line are such accomplished imposters they have given them their blessing to spread their music. Opening will be the U2 incident.

June 20 - Lock 3 Live

Gypsies in the Palace with University of Akron Steel Drum Band - Gypsies in the Palace - Jimmy Buffett tribute.

June 26 - Valley Vista Park

Akron Pops - Valley Vista Park - 2791 Valley Road in Cuyahoga Falls.  Bring chairs and / or blankets.  7:30 

June 27 - Lock 3 Live

Supernatural with Sonny Robertson and the Howard Street Blues Band - Supernatural (Carlos Santana tribute).
 
June 27 - Rockin' on the River
Vicious Cycle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) with the Juke Hounds - A great evening as Vicious Cycle brings us the timeless music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Vicious Cycle members have opened for many national acts such as Lizzy Bordon, Robin Trower,ZZ Top, The Godz, Fair Weather,Tyrant,YNT,Pat Travers, and more.  Juke Hounds will be opening the eveing with their powerful blues rock.

June 29 - Lock 3 Live

Aftican - American Festival of Culture and Music of Praise 

July 2008

July 3 - Rockin' on the River
Pat Daily with Ray Bans - Put In Bay Legend brings his one of a kind show to "the mainland." Lots of fun, and crowd interaction. Pat's been called, "The Best one man Show in The Country." Opening the show will be the Ray Bans

July 3 - Lock 3 Live

Ohio with Cats on Holiday - Ohio (Crosby, Stills, Nach and Young tribute) - Cats On Holiday is a hard rockin', swamp poppin' outfit serving up a healthy dose of American influenced roots, country, cajun and blues.

July 4 - Rockin' on the River
Fins to the Left (Jimmy Buffet) with 7T7 - Making their ONLY appearance this Summer. Fins to the Left will be Right Here at Rockin on the River. All you Parrot heads come out to hear a great night filled with the music of Jimmy Buffet from this one of a kind band. Bring your sunglasses and beach balls.

July 4 - Lock 3 Live

Dirty Cozen Brass Band with Mo' Mojo -

July 5 - Lock 3 Live

Kevin Eubanks  and his Band 9:00 with Horns and Things 6:00 and also Rare Blend 3:00

July 6 - Lock 3 Live

The Akron Symphony Orchestra Pops - Rain location is Akron Civic Theatre

July 8 - Monroe Falls Metro Parks
MUSIC BY THE LAKE - Enjoy an evening of free lake swimming and a delightful one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m., and Friends of Metro Parks serves free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is forecast, call 330-865-8060 for concert status after 4 p.m. 

July 10 - Coventry Oaks
POPS 'N MORE - Enjoy a family night out with kid activities from 7 to 7:30 followed by an hour of live music. Friends of Metro Parks serves free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is forecast, call 330-865-8060 for concert status after 4 p.m.

July 11 - Lock 3 Live

Simply the Best Tribute to Tina Turner with Wanda Hunt Band -

July 12 - Firestone Metro Park

Akron Pops - Firestone Metro Park in the Coventry Oaks Area - 40 Axline Road in Akron off Main Street.  Bring chairs and / or blankets.  Pre-Concert activities begin at 6:45 with the band playing at 7:30

July 18, 19, 20 - Rock the Docks



July 18 - Rockin' on the River
Almost Queen - Appearing to sold out crowds at top venues in cities from coast to coast, this New York city based band has the look and the expert quality of Queen. You won't believe your eyes and ears. Opening TBA.

July 18 - Lock 3 Live

Separate Ways with Breathless - Separte Ways (Journey tribute)

July 19 - Lock 3 Live

Stony Pony Band with Red House - Stony Pony Band (Bruce Springsteen tribue)

July 20 - Lock 3 Live

Off the Record

July 24 - Oak Park

Akron Pops - Oak Park - 2250 12th Street in Cuyahoga Falls.  Bring chairs and / or blankets.  7:30

July 25 - Rockin' on the River
Dave Matthew tribute Band with Big House (Alman Brothers
Tribute) - Hailing from Nasvhille TN, the only nationally touring tribute to the Dave Matthews Band. Close your eyes and you will be at a Dave Matthews concert (only this one if free!). Opening the show will be BIG HOUSE an Alman Brothers Tribute band.

July 25 - Lock 3 Live

Bad Medicine with JiMiller Band - Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi tribute)

August 2008

August 1 - Rockin' on the River
Midnight Special (70’s rock) with Victory Boulevard - Playing authentic 70's classic rock including Queen * Styx * Elton John * Journey * Pink Floyd * * The Who * Grand Funk Railroad * Chicago * Paul McCartney and Wings * Led Zeppelin * And an assortment of Great one Hit Wonders.  Victory Boulevard opening.

August 8 - Lock 3 Live

Kashmir with Half Cocked - Kashmir (Led Zeppelin tribute)

August 5 - Monroe Falls Metro Parks
MUSIC BY THE LAKE - Enjoy an evening of free lake swimming and a delightful one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m., and Friends of Metro Parks serves free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is forecast, call 330-865-8060 for concert status after 4 p.m. 

August 7 - Coventry Oaks
POPS 'N MORE - Enjoy a family night out with kid activities from 7 to 7:30 followed by an hour of live music. Friends of Metro Parks serves free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is forecast, call 330-865-8060 for concert status after 4 p.m.

August 8  - Rockin' on the River
Diamond Dogs (David Bowie Experience) with Uptown Cats -Few artists have earned the accolade of being known as a legend in their own lifetime as David Bowie has. With a career spanning four decades, there is no doubt that Bowie has been an undeniable influence on popular music and culture. It is in this sprit that “Diamond Dogs” models itself. Performing a 30-year retrospective and musical tribute to “The Sound & Vision of David Bowie”, this eight (8) piece line-up recreates such hits as ‘Space Oddity’, ‘Jean Genie’, ‘Rebel Rebel’, ‘Changes’, ‘Fame’, ‘Young Americans’, ‘Golden Years’, ‘Heroes’, ‘Let’s Dance’, and ‘China Girl’ as well as the on stage personas to accompany them like the legendary Ziggy Stardust! Opening will be Uptown Cats.

August 15 - Rockin' on the River
The Last Waltz (Bob Dylan and the Band Tribute) with
Buffalo Rose (Woodstock Medley) - The group is an amalgam of the best players in the nation presenting the legendary and timeless music OF 70's supergroup, playing the music of Bob Dylan and THE BAND, whose influence is still felt in music nearly 30 years after its last performance. Buffalo Rose opening.

August 15 - Lock 3 Live

DMTB with Tragic Magic - DMTB (Dave Matthews tribute)

August 22 - Rockin' on the River
Big Brother and the Holding Company with Ohio (CSN&Y
tribute) - That's right the "Big Brother and the Holding company and their tribute to Janis Joplin. Come see this phenomenal performance as they celebrate their 40th anniversary tour.Can you believe you're going to see this band for FREE? Opening the show will be OHIO a CSN&Y tribute band.

August 22 - Lock 3 Live

Draw the Line with Cold Blue Steel - Draw the Line (Aerosmith tribute)

August 29 - Rockin' on the River
Majestic (Journey tribute) with Ladies of the 80’s - This is extremely tight group blew away the crowds last year, so we brought them back for an encore. Their full production and fantastic tribute to Journey will have you dancing in the aisles. Opening the show will be Ladies of the 80s a tribute to female artists.

August 29 - Lock 3 Live

The System with Denzon and the Road Dogs - The System (Bob Seger tribute)

September 2008

September 5 - Lock 3 Live

Sharp Dressed Men with Rock Bottom Band - Sharp Dressed Men (ZZ Top tribute)