Live Bands in the Cleveland Ohio

Congratulations...you have found, listed here, many of the best live bands in the Cleveland / Akron Area. To go and personally see these bands...most of which are local, only reaffirm's the wonderful talent we have here in Northeast Ohio. For some, this may be hard to believe, but most of these bands are not out there playing for the money...they are playing for the love of music and playing for the fans that come out to see them. Lets keep live bands in the Cleveland / Akron area performing here. If your not out there supporting these local bands and musicians, please make it point to start now! If you are already out there seeing these bands and musicians perform...Let me just say Thank You!

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Scalera

Genre: Metal | Hardcore Scalera uses their musical knowledge & experience to fine tune a “new metal/hardcore sound” and has gained immediate fan approval and attention by holding their own on a rigorous touring schedule opening for many national acts.

Sellin You Short

Genre: Rock Were a punk/rock/ska band from West Park in Cleveland. We have been writing and playing music for several years now, but finally we have a lineup of people that work and we are starting to get things done. We are all self taught. We have been recording our songs, and we still continue to do so, and maybe we will have a CD sometime soon. Till then were gonna be playing as many shows as we can! If anyone would like us to play, or book us leave us a comment or message! We don't really care about money we just want to have fun and play for people!

Sevenish

Genre: Alternative Sevenish is a four piece Alternative Rock band based out of Canton, Ohio. The band has been playing together for over one year and has had several shows in North East Ohio. Three of the shows have been by invitation from the venue hosting the show. The band performs original songs and cover songs from the mid ‘70’s through today’s modern rock. Sevenish’s influences are artists such as Seether, Three Days Grace, Shine Down, and many more. Every member of Sevenish has had formal music training & knowledge of music theory which helps them make great songs that people remember and keep talking about after their shows.

Shades of Gray

Genre: Rock The Shades of Gray play cover and originals. The band are all in their 50's and still rockin. First gig was at the West Jr. High Sock Hop 1968. 4 CD albums released under the name The DJ MAG BAND. Over the past 40 years have traveled to New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and Kentucky.

Shades of Steel

Genre: Steel Drum-Island | Latin | Jazz | Reggae | Rock Shades of Steel will make your event memorable with the sounds of the steel drum. Steel drummer and percussionist Richard Maurer offers a wide range of musical styles from Latin, Jazz and Classical to Top 40, Reggae and Caribbean – with a little Jimmy Buffett thrown in for good measure. Available as a solo, duo, or trio, Shades of Steel can accommodate your every need. The music of a live performance combined with professional backing tracks will give your event a fully orchestrated sound. If you need background “under the conversation” music or “kick off your shoes and dance” music – Shades of Steel can fit any occasion. Let Shades of Steel make your event unforgettable with one of the most unique acoustic instruments, the Steel Drum!

SicKasMe

Genre: Rock | Indie | Alternative Hailing from Youngstown, Ohio, SicKasMe is a three-piece band that cannot be defined by any known genre. With influences of rock, jazz, blues, and indie music, this band produces an eclectic sound with a kick. Garrett Kimmel (bass, keyboard) and Mark Uroseva (drums), having made many attempts at forming a successful band, found the missing link when Kianna Cameron (guitar, vocals) attended practice and quickly fit the mold of frontwoman. Since that time in October 2009, the band has written nine songs and has played approximately 10 shows in the Youngstown area. SicKasMe’s first show was a Battle of the Bands where they took third place only two weeks after forming. The band plans to continue writing a wide variety of songs and performing at local and regional venues as much as possible.

Sight-N-Sound

Genre: MOTOWN | 70'S | R&B THIS IS AN ESTABLISHED HIGH ENERGY EIGHT PIECE HORN DRIVEN DANCE BAND WITH THAT "AUTHENTIC" MOTOWN SOUND USING THE FINEST OF QUALITY IN MUSICIANSHIP. EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT OF THEIR SOUND !!! HEARING IS BELIEVING....

Skinny

Genre: Acoustic | Pop | Funk The acoustic-based band was born from the Cleveland music scene, and has been touring the U.S. for the past five years.Their family is their crowd, it is their band, it is their theology. Most importantly these guys love what they do, and it shines through every pore while on stage.

Skinny Moo

Genre: Classic and Modern Rock | Funk | R&B | Dance Skinny Moo Skinny Moo has been rocking enthusiastic crowds in nothern Ohio since 1999, delivering their high-energy versions of songs ranging from '70s funk and soul to modern rock. Their engaging, interactive, and sometimes outlandish style of entertainment often includes improvised song medleys and clever lyrical substitution, and has made them one of the must-see acts in and around Cleveland... That's why we are known as "The world's most dangerous party band"

SoBeIt

Genre: Modern Rock | Pop punk SoBeit, a modern rock band from Northeast Ohio. They have been playing live shows since the fall of 2005. This fun loving band is out to do only one thing, have a great time playing music for their fans. With dominating drum tracks, upbeat guitar riffs and catchy lyrics you are certain to be hooked and find yourself with any one of their original tracks stuck in your head for days. SoBeit has played stages all over Northeast Ohio and shared these stages with hundreds of local bands as well as national acts Stroke 9 and Sponge. Their radio friendly music, which sounds like part Green Day, Foo Fighters, Sugarcult and Lit, can be enjoyed by fans of all ages.

Sour Towel

Genre: Punk | Metal | Grunge | Polka Our mission is to deliver whole hearted, man-crooning, fist pumping, sheep shaving music that'll knock a few dollars outta your ATM from 100 yeards away. From Cleveland, we've opened for the misfit(s), suicide machines, marcy playground, mushroomhead, D.R.I and others that we don't remember cause it's all a haze...you get the idea.

South Side of the Moon

Genre: Southern Rock, Alternative, Acoustic Members: Tim Giffin, Steve Meros, Tom Gribble, Mike Kinkead

Stalemate

Genre: Powerpop | Alternative Rock What once was a band of youthful hope has evolved into mature reality. Music formed out of love, loss, and life. Artistic expression that comes from the heart. Nobody wins. Nobody loses. Everyone will feel. Stalemate is an alternative rock band based out of Cleveland, Ohio. Led by frontman Jason Kaminski, bassist Phil Martin, and drummer Rob Schuster the band was originally formed in 2001 under the name Tooth Fuzz. Over time the band's sound slowly changed so in 2009 they decided it was time for the name to change with the music. They have built up a regional fan base by playing around the area with such acts as The Starting Line, The Ataris, and Madcap. In 2005 the band played the local stage at the Cleveland Warped Tour. Working on their original songs for the past 8 years has led them to their heartfelt and raw emotional sound of today. Their latest effort, "Silhouettes & Syllables", displays this path towards personal freedom of musical expression. With a bold, new attitude and a different perspective on music Stalemate will ready itself to embark on a new era.

Star Monkey

Genre: Rock | hip-hop | mashup Take your favorite songs from yesterday and today, put them in a blender, then plug it into a Marshall stack! That’s StarMonkey

Steel Faith

Genre: Rock STEEL FAITH is a 4 piece band assembled from various suburbs of cleveland ohio! playing Originals and Cover songs (with a lil STEEL FAITH flavor of course!!!) from every end of the music spectrum! Members include: Sam(Lead guitar & vocals) Eddie (Drums) Arron (Guitar) Lee (Bass) STEEL FAITH Originals could be described as "Melodic Hard rock" Covers Range from the 60's thru today and you might be surprised what a little STEEL FAITH flavor does to a classic favorite or new soon to be classic song!

Sunset Riot

Genre: 1980's Rock Sünset Riöt™ brings the raunchy and decadent sights, sounds, and smells of LA's notorious 1980's Sunset Strip and throws them in your face with the most over-the-top show you will ever see. This full-on rock and roll machine features former members of Mob Scene, Cell Bound, FMA, and Rivers Edge. Formerly called "Half Cocked

Swamp Boogie Band

Genre: Blue | Classic Rock | R&B The Swamp Boogie Band features diverse musical styles including blues, R&B and classic rock. Drawing upon artists such as Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Debbie Davies, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Etta James, Al Green, Delbert McClinton and many more, their dynamic 2, 3 and 4-part harmonies and vibrant energy will delight you.

Sweet Spot

Genre:Southern Rock | Indie | Rock This band was formed by Eric Strouble and Aron Rue a few years back in 2005, I think. Aron and Eric played in bands together over the last 15 years. We all met while in the band The Most Beautiful Losers.

Switchblade Scarlett

Genre: Metal | Rock The four members of the band, who were already renowned musicians individually, met while they were all teaching at School of Rock in Cleveland, and decided that it was time to take over the world. Slowly but surely, that seems to be what the group is doing. Currently, SS is gearing up for a video shoot in January and finishing their debut CD with producer Bryan Patrick at The Jungle Studio, for which they are already receiving attention from major labels. In addition to making a frickin' sick old-school rock n’ roll album, the band also puts on one of the best live shows in the business, featuring not only the group’s chart-worthy original tunes, but some amazing covers from some of rock’s biggest bands with a very Switchblade Scarlett twist.

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