AP 3.5.14


When local blues institution Bill "Mr. Stress" Miller suffered a stroke in December, a younger Cleveland blues player, Colin Dussault, jumped in to help him re-order his life. Now dozens of other local musicians have stepped up to contribute to a four-disc CD project called Stress Relief that Dussault put together to raise money for Miller. You can order it now.

* Cle vocalist/songwriter Tracy Marie releases first studio album in 10 years. Tue 3/11.
* The Phantasy presents a two-night tribute to its late soundman Dale Lucas. Fri 3/7-Sat 3/8.
* The Cleveland Orchestra optimistically plays Britten's Spring Symphony. Thu 3/6 & Sat 3/8.
* Now That's Class celebrates its 7th birthday with loud music and skateboarding — as usual. Sat 3/8.
* Ryan Humbert & friends perform acoustic & electric Dylan at Akron Civic. Sat 3/8.
* Akron Symphony stages Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream. Sat 3/8.

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