AP 2.19.14
The Lakeland Jazz Fest is 42 years old, though it's not as high-profile as Tri-C's Jazz Fest. While the three-day event does bring in some noted jazz names, this fest is more about education and opportunities for young players to showcase and learn from veterans than big stars. Fri 2/21-Sun 2/23.* Big Love Community Festival fills Akron's Musica with a day & night of music. Sat 2/22.
* Blue Lunch celebrates 30 years with compilation CD, Nighttown show. Sat 2/22.
* Akron's Shivering Timbers headline all-local show at the Kent Stage. Fri 2/21.
* Singer/songwriter Nate Jones debuts his new CD at the Beachland. Thu 2/20.
* Cleveland-bred Colin Davin plays with singer Esteli Gomez for Cle Classical Guitar Society. Sat 2/2.