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Live Bands in the 

Cleveland Ohio Area

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!

You can find their Gig Schedules on our Band Calendar Pages.

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That Dam Band
Genre: Rock
That Dam Band
That dam band is Mark vonDam and Dan vonDam. The vonDam’s were born to rock! It is the only thing that can be said about such a great duo. Our instrumental ingénues are sure to delight and amaze men women and children in equal amounts. (Caution, their sonic assault has been known to produce fits of sexual satisfaction in listeners (especially post teenage women).

www.thatdamband.com


That 80's Band
Genre: 80's Party Rock
That 80's Band
That 80's Band captures moments from that decade at a glance in a live musical time capsule. Having multiple singers female and male makes sending you back in time part of the bands magic. Eurythmics to Wang Chung and Tears for Fears to Berlin. They combine the look, the sound and the feel of the 80's. It's the ultimate 80's party so bring your big hair and leg warmers and celebrate the "Decade of Decadence" with That 80's Band.

www.myspace.com/ilovethat80sband

The Band Ohio
Genre: Classic rock 70s and 80s
The Band Ohio
We pride ourselves on our vocals and 3 and 4 part harmonys. Originaly formed in the 80s. with 3 of the original members








www.thebandohio.iwarp.com

The Broadview Gutters
Genre: Reggae / Punk / Rock
The Broadview Gutters
The Broadview Gutters are an aggressive reggae band from Cleveland, OH that blends styles of Dub, Dancehall, Rocksteady, Ska, Punk, and High-Octane Rock N' Roll. Their unique sonic blend and a must-see energetic live show has seated them countless shows in the past 4+ years and a common drive to tour the world.


www.thebroadviewgutters.com

The Division Bell
Genre: pink floyd tribute
The Division Bell
Based on the 94 tour, The Division Bell plays the music of one of the greatest bands 30 years.  Located in NE Ohio, The Division Bell puts on one hell of a 2 1/2 hr floyd show.


www.myspace.com/thedivisionbellohio

The Forties
Genre: Pop/Alternative/Punk
The Forties
The Forties are a Pop-Alternative band, with a High-Energy style of music that encompasses upbeat guitar riffs and catchy lyrics.

Quick and sudden exposure throughout Ohio has allowed the Forties, who average only 21 years of age, to develop a young devoted following, while also creating a lot of buzz for their original style within the Columbus, Cincinnati, and Akron/Kent music scenes.

The Forties consider themselves one of the hardest working bands in the music industry, and continuously work hard to improve themselves as a band, and consistently look for new ways to enhance upon their music, style, and performace.

www.myspace.com/thefortiesmusic


The Heights Band
Genre: Rock/Heavy Blues/Indie
The Heights Band
The Heights Band, comprised of lead guitar and vocalist Dustin Dockery, guitar and vocalist Ryan Dockery, bassist Kyle Finley and drummer Richie Levers, was formed in the Summer of 2008. Since then THB has been playing all over Akron and Kent, putting on an entertaining and passionate show that appeals to both young and old. Influenced by bands from Led Zeppelin and Grand Funk Railroad to Brand New and the Black Keys, THB has a sound all their own.

www.myspace.com/wearetheheightsband

The Huckin Fillbillys
Genre: Rock / Pop / Classic Rock
The Huckin Fillbillys
The absolute best in classic and current dance/rock, party music from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and the hits of today!










www.myspace.com/huckinfillbillys

The League of Proper Musicians
Genre: Funk/Rock/Fusion
The League of Proper MusiciansThe League of Proper Musicians was formed in the early part of 2007 as a concept to provide an unusual sound of Funk to the Northeast Ohio region.  We dedicate ourselves to good original Funk/Rock music and fair business practices.





www.myspace.com/theleagueohio

The Ohio Sky

Genre: Rock / Alternative / Powerpop
The Ohio SkyDriving-anthem hooks, and memorable lyrics served over a light sprinkling of melt your face off rock.








www.myspace.com/theohiosky


The Plastic Hearts

Genre: American Rock
The Plastic HeartsThe Plastic Hearts are an Americana Rock band from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. They have shared the stage with many great local and national bands, like Kevin Devine, Nicole Atkins & the Sea, The Championship, A.A. Bondy, the Parlor Mob, the Jealous Girlfriends, Pale Hollow, Return of Simple, and Langhorne Slim, as well as playing the International Pop Overthrow Festival (IPO).

www.myspace.com/theplasticheartsband

The Poser's
Genre: 80's rock
The Poser'sFull costumed band performing 80's rock with a sense of humor. Kind of Spinal Tap-ish











www.myspace.com/theposerscleveland


The Raisin' Cain Band
Genre: Contemporary / Dance
The Raisin Cain Band
Raisin' Cain is a 7 piece, high energy contemporary band specializing in great music to dance to. the band includes 2 horn players and a female vocalist.



www.raisincain.com

The Rick Ray Band

Genre: Progressive / Psychedelic / Rock
The Rick Ray BandThe Rick Ray Band is a talent above and beyond its own scope and has opened up for many National Acts.  The best way to appreciate The Rick Ray Band is to see them live!








www.rickray.net


The Rockin Ravers
Genre: Rock & Roll "Classic Hits" from '56 thru '08
The Rockin RaversThe Rockin' Ravers enjoy playing good Rock tunes from any era. We work hard at giving classic songs the effort they deserve. Then we have a great time playing them live. It's always a party!






www.TheRockinRavers.com

The Shagadelics
Genre: Funk / Disco House / Rock
The ShagadelicsThis band puts the Shag in Shagadelic!  There groovy, entertaining and put on a great show.







www.theshagadelics.com

The Stone Pony
Genre: Classic Rock, Rock
The Stone PonyWhat else can be said about the Stone Pony Band that hasn't already been said time and time again in the 5 short years this group of talented musicians has been together? Hailing from the northeast Ohio area, this group of 9 veteran musicians has been honoring the music of New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. From New York to Chicago and all points in-between the Stone Pony Band has been turning heads, satisfying the hardcore Boss / SSJ fans and consistently winning over new fans to the awesome music of Springsteen & Southside.

www.myspace.com/thestoneponyband

The Suede Brothers

Genre: Rock
Suede BrothersHere in Cleveland, we also have this band that perfectly embodies the sentiments of Rust-Belt Rock, The Suede Brothers.









www.myspace.com/thesuedebrothers


The Twilight
Genre: Rock
The TwilightThe Twilight is an indie pop-rock band from Cleveland, Ohio that creates a straight forward, multi-faceted sound influenced primarily by classic American and British rock music. The band's sound is uniquely diverse with an array of comparisons to the likes of Donovan, Badfinger, The Raspberries, and Blur. On stage, the band evokes an image of rock's glorious past while forging an exciting new path of their own. Throw into the mix a little 1970's glitter, a dose of New Wave, add some indie-rock sensibility - all packed into three to four minute pop gems - and you'll get the idea of what The Twilight is all about.

www.myspace.com/thetwilightcleveland

The Vacancies
Genre: Rock / Punk
The Vacancies
If you like like The Clash, The Ramones, The Stooges and The New York Dolls, then you're going to love The Vacancies.










www.myspace.com/thevacancies

Third Union

Genre: Metal / Hip Hop / Funk
Third UnionThird Union takes Metal and Funk to the next level with an energy that only Third Union can create.









www.myspace.com/thirdunion


This Awkward Silence

Genre: Rock / Alternative / Ambient
This Awkward SilenceThe Cleveland, OH USA band This Awkward Silence is now currently working in the studio on their first full-length June 2007 release, Secrets of Dreaming for Answers (self-released).





www.myspace.com/thisawkwardsilence

This is a Shakedown
Genre: Rock / Electro
This is a ShakedownThe Cleveland music scene is about to start shaking. Leading its new generation of artists is a group that appropriately calls itself This Is a Shakedown!. Fusing together influences drawn from playing in mostly punk- and metal-oriented heavy rock acts and listening to an eclectic range of music from gospel to R&B to hip-hop to country to jam-band music, This Is a Shakedown has created its own intoxicating blend of rock instruments and electronics. Its goal above all: to get your blood pumping and your body moving.

Thunderlips
Genre: Rock / Metal / Thrash
Thunderlips
Thunderlips high energy stage show, mind bending riffs and catchy choruses have made Thunderlips a premier party band allowing them to also open for many national acts.





www.myspace.com/thunderlipsmusic


Thunderstruck
Genre: AC/DC Trubite
Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck was formed in spring of 2005. Getting the right musician’s was key. This band consists of five members, three member’s from other AC/DC tribute bands and two members seeking to start one. They formed “THUNDERSTRUCK”. From Ohio Thunderstruck is very accurate in reproducing the sight’s and sound’s of one of the greatest rock bands AC/DC.


www.myspace.com/thunderstrucklive





Timber Wolves
Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Blues
Timber WolvesTimber Wolves are a folk/blues trio from Cleveland Ohio.  Solid musicianship and tight harmonies are featured in their Americana-inspired sets. Mike, Larry and Joe have been involved in the local music scene for years.  Their experience in the acoustic genre guarantees a show with a diverse and rich musical palette.


www.myspace.com/thetimberwolvesband




Time Trax

Genre: Pop / Rock / Lounge
Time Trax
Time Trax is one of the busiest and hardest working bands from Northeast Ohio. Time Trax tours the midwest performing a wide variety of dance music at casinos, night clubs, resorts, hotels, festivals, and special events. In addition, Time Trax has performed for Carnival Cruise Lines and Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo.









www.timetraxband.com


Top Dog
Genre: Party Rock
Top Dog
Top Dog has been performing in Northeast Ohio for over ten years. They play a variety of tunes that make you
laugh, cry, dance, shake and shimmy. From the 50’s to today they play songs they like – They play songs you like. If you like it light or heavy, fast or slow, there’s nothing like a TOP DOG show.

www.topdogband.com
Top Shelf
Genre: Pop / Rock / Top 40
Top Shelf
Top Shelf is a cover band, covering Top 40 main-stream rock ranging from Nickelback, GreenDay, Pearl Jam, to Black Sabbath. The band attempts to keep the set list alive by adding new songs regularly.




www.thebandtopshelf.com
Townhouse
Genre: Rock
Townhouse
Townhouse Suite is an action-packed, non-stop original rock band from Cleveland. Taking a foundation in legendary 90’s rock bands Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots, then adding a diverse smattering of contemporary alternative-rock (i.e. Muse, Seether, Rise Against, etc.), Townhouse Suite has produced a sound that has been hard to label, but easy to embrace.

www.myspace.com/townhousesuite

Tropidelic
Genre: Reggae / Rock / Pop
Tropidelic
Accompanying the echoes of sirens and train whistles is another distinct sound reverberating through the streets of Kent, a sound of positivity and change, the music of Tropidelic. More than it’s collective members, Tropidelic is a vibe, an attitude born from the refusal to conform and the need for musical relief. Living under the gray Ohio skyline it is easy to become jaded, but why choose to reflect our dismal surroundings in your everyday life? Emancipate your mind and reach for the sunshine. Join us in a place where the Tropidelic vibe is all consuming, the love is at your doorstep.

www.thebandtopshelf.com

Turn & Cough

Genre: Rock / Soul / Black Metal
Turn & Cough
We are Cleveland's Premier Cover Band. We play mostly modern rock in the style of WMMS 100.7, 92.3 Extreme Radio, but we do mix in some older tunes, dance songs etc.








www.myspace.com/turnandcoughband

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