AP 1.8.14
Young German violinist Julia Fischer isn't just a pretty face. That's not how the Cleveland Orchestra chooses its guest artists. Although she's only 30, she's released 11 CDs and is expert at playing Brahms, whose music stars at Severance Hall this weekend, with Fischer soloing in his Violin Concerto. Thu 1/9-Sun 1/12.* Smoke Noises pushes the boundaries of hip hop at Grog Shop. Fri 1/10.
* Singer-songwriter Megan Zurkey celebrates new album at Mahall's. Fri 1/10.
* Four local bands play benefit for Grog Shop's John Neely. Sat 1/11.
* High School Rock Off opens its 18th year at the House of Blues. Fri 1/10.
* Expect almost anything when violinist Tracy Silverman plays the Beachland. Thu 1/9.