AP 8.7.13
Whiskey Island just wasn't the right fit for the Mid-West Reggaefest. So, for its 22nd year, promoter Packy Malley has moved it back to Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Portage County. There festgoers can camp, cook out, and swim in the quarry while enjoying three days of music by artists like Yellowman, Culture, and the Ark Band. Fri 8/9-Sun 8/11.* Pat's in the Flats welcomes noisy underground bands. Patsfest is an annual "thank you". Sat 8/10.
* Akron trio Shivering Timbers has a date at the Akron Civic Theatre. Thu 8/8.
* All grown up, former high school band the Promise Hero releases its second CD at the Grog. Sat 8/10.
* It's not Blossom but Cain Park is just fine for Michael Stanley these days. Sat 8/10.
* Cleveland jazz drummer Steve Renko is moving to NYC. Come say goodbye at Nighttown Sun 8/11.
* The Cleveland Orchestra brings all four seasons to Blossom on a summer evening, courtesy of Vivaldi. Sun 8/11.