Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience

Hollywood Nights is a TEN PIECE BAND creating the music of Bob Seger down to the smallest detail and prides itself on continuing the ground work originally laid some thirty years ago. Not only does Hollywood Nights dazzle their audience with all of the high profile classic Seger hits such as "Old Time Rock n Roll", "Against the Wind" & "Hollywood Nights", but also dive into the memory banks of Seger fans by performing lost gems like "Fortunate Son", "Higher and Higher" and "Midnight Rider".

The JiMiller Band 7pm www.jimiller.com
Hollywood Nights, A Tribute to Bob Seger 8:30pm www.hollywoodnightsband.com
Free Admission

Bad Medicine, The Bon Jovi Tribute Show

Hailing from Long Island, NY, BAD MEDICINE has spent the last seven years establishing themselves as one of the most sought after tribute shows in the nation.
The bands boasts five top tier musicians whose shared musical histories include Thin Lizzy, Dio, Great White and Brett Michaels. Incredible musicianship and vocal talents blend together with Steve Sage's uncanny resemblance to Bon Jovi. That combination is why BAD MEDICINE is hailed as the Number One BON JOVI TRIBUTE in the USA.

Further securing their elite status, BAD MEDICINE is billed as the only tribute band hired by Jon Bon Jovi's Philly Soul organization, and also hired for Bon Jovi fan club events (run by Jon's family).

Performing around the country in some of the nation's most revered venues (HOB, BB Kings, Harrah's, Westbury Music fair) and events, this exciting band continues to hold audiences captive.

There is only one band who truly captures Bon Jovi's distinctive look and sound ...

The Twistoffs 7pm www.twistoffs.com
Bad Medicine, The Bon Jovi Tribute Show 8:30pm www.bonjovitribute.com

Free Admission

52nd Street, A Tribute Billy Joel and Captain Fantastic, A Tribute to Elton John

It's "Still Rock-n-Roll" when 52nd St. comes to town! 52nd St. performs all the BIG HITS of the legendary Billy Joel. From rockers like "Big Shot" and "You May Be Right" to ballads like "Just the Way You Are" and "She's Got a Way" to perennial favorites like "Piano Man" there's something for everyone!

Take a journey with the Rocketman. Captain Fantastic, the premier Elton John Tribute Show, will dazzle you with an amazing musical extravaganza! "You're gonna hear electric music, solid walls of sound", as Captain Fantastic and the Rocketband perform stunning recreations of your favorite Elton John hits from the 70's. Captain Fantastic will amaze you with costumes that go from bizarre to breathtaking, and his amazing 5-foot baby grand piano will shower you with lights, smoke, lasers, and a few surprises. You may think you've gone down the Yellow Brick Road!

Victory Highway 7pm www.victoryhwy.com
52nd Street, A Tribute to Billy Joel and Captain Fantastic, A Tribute to Elton John 8:30pm www.cponline.us
Free Admission

Draw The Line, The Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute

Boston, Mass. - the city that boasts musical groups such as Boston, members of Journey, J. Geils, and Peter Wolf, Godsmack, of course Aerosmith. Adding to this city's list of musical powerhouses, for a decade and a half, is DRAW THE LINE, the Aerosmith Tribute Band.

The band's career has taken them all over the world. Performing in all but two U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, England, Canada, South America and Japan, just to name a few.

They are the only tribute band who was featured on the Official Aerosmith Website as well as its Official Fan Club. 

Monica Robins and The Whiskey Kings 7pm www.monicarobins.com
Draw the Line, The Tribute to Aerosmith 8:30pm www.drawtheline.net
Free Admission

Ryan Humbert "Sometimes The Game Plays You" National CD Release Party: A Benefit For The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank

With special guests Tracey Thomas (CD release) and Yankee Bravo
A benefit for The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank Sponsored by The Verge Building
Additional support provided by Buzzbin Magazine and WKDD-FM
Please bring canned goods and other non-parrishables for the Foodbank!

7pm Start time
Free Admission

LINK TO RYAN HUMBERT "OLD SOULS, NEW SHOES" ALBUM ON iTUNES: http://t.co/KuANN79

Hells Bells, Tribute to AC/DC

North America's Number One Tribute Band to AC/DC. Touring 42 states 52 weeks per year, HELLS/BELLS salutes the driving force of AC/DC in a manner surpassed only by the real AC/DC.

With cannon, authentic costuming, the bell and the crazy antics of Angus Young, HELLS/BELLS is total energy, absolute pure adrenaline - the most complete AC/DC party experience acclaimed by die-hard fans.

With the look and sound of AC/DC, hear all the hits of both singers Bon Scott and Brian Johnson.

Red Sun Rising 7pm www.redsunrisingband.com
Hells Bells, Tribute to AC/DC 8:30pm www.myspace.com/hellsbellsrocks
Free Admission

Rosanne Cash

Rosanne recorded 11 No. 1 singles, blurring the genres of country, rock, roots and pop. In 1985 she won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me," and has received ten other nominations.

Caliber 7pm www.thecaliberband.com
Rosanne Cash 9pm www.rosannecash.com
$10.00 Admission

Ohio: Tribute to Crosby, Stills and Nash

Mo Mojo 7pm www.momojomusic.com
Ohio, A Tribute to Crosby Stills and Nash 8:30pm
Free Admission

Old School Soul featuring Morris Day and The Time

Born in Minneapolis, Day had a flair for fashion. Inspired by photographs of his grandpa in zoot suits, a true fashionista was formed! Day went to school with Prince Rogers Nelson and sang in Prince's first band Grand Central. Prince grew as an artist and so did the opportunity around him. The Time was originally created as Prince's alter-ego to be seen as the cool, street-wise funk band contrasting Prince's more soulful R&B sound. After looking at several lead vocalists, Prince wanted someone with mad talent so he cast his high school friend-- the funky, the fabulous Morris Day. Soon after, Morris Day and the Time were cast in Purple Rain which captured the exploding Minneapolis music scene at its peak.

Morris Day burst onto the public scene with the group's self-titled album, The Time, which included "Get It Up," "Cool," and "Girl." Soon after the world was introduced the prolific Minneapolis music marvel, the group went on to record three more albums, including What Time Is It? (featuring the hits "777-9311," "Wild and Loose," "Walk," and "Gigolos Get Lonely Too") and Ice Cream Castle, (which included the hit "Jungle Love"). After three albums Morris Day launched his solo career, releasing three albums: The Color of Success, Daydreaming, and Guaranteed. Combined sales of Morris Day's solo work and The Time is in excess of 10 million units.

"It was such an innocent time," Day reminisces. "We were just doing our thing, talking the way we talked and dressing the way we dressed. Bringing our personalities to the record. It was us being us. I'm proud of where I came from musically and the things we've done.

Best Kept Secret 7pm www.bksband.com/
Morris Day and The Time 9pm www.morrisdayandthetime.com
$10.00 Admission

1964 The Tribute

Since the early 80's, "1964"...The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth ".
"1964" ...The Tribute takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world.
Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, "1964" astonishingly recreates an early 60's live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. Over 25 years of researching and performing have made "1964" masters of their craft.
See why "1964"...The Tribute is the definitive Beatle show!

The Get Back Band, Tribute to Paul McCartney 7pm
1964 The Tribute 8:30pm www.1964site.com
Free Admission

Rib, White and Blue. Akron's National Rib Festival!

Monday July 2
Tuesday July 3
Wednesday July 4
Fireworks Finale on July 4th at 9:50pm at Lock 3!
Free admission all 3 days!!

This highly anticipated summer tradition, sponsored by the City of Akron, features the biggest and baddest rib vendors vying for cash prizes and bragging rights as they travel from Ohio, Texas, the Carolinas, Kansas City and even Australia.

Hotel California, The Tribute to the Eagles

Hotel California - The original tribute to The EAGLES draws crowds of all ages with different musical styles: New Country, Classic Rock and dance, featuring hits such as Life In The Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Desperado, Get Over It and many more.

Zach and The Bright Lights 7pm www.zachmusic.net
Hotel California, Tribute to the Eagles 8:30pm www.hotelcalifornia.ca
Free Admission

Akron Symphony Pops Concert

The Akron Symphony Orchestra returns with a 4th of July pops concert of American classics, featuring
trumpet soloist Byron Stripling of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, who played the lead in the musical
"Satchmo."

Akron Symphony Pops Concert 8pm www.akronsymphony.org
Fireworks at 9:45pm
Free Admission

Broken Road, A Tribute To Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts ... there are few hotter acts in music today! Mixing elements of Pop, Rock and Country, they have sold millions of albums in just a few short years.

BROKEN ROAD brings the fun and excitement of a Rascal Flatts show to your doorstep. These seasoned performers have the look and sound of Rascal Flatts and perform all their biggest hits with a few surprises thrown in!

Performing with Broken Road on select dates is steel guitar legend Jerry Brightman of Buck Owens, Hee Haw and Grand Ole Opry fame!

Lost State of Franklin 7pm www.loststateoffranklin.com
Broken Road, A Tribute to Rascal Flatts 8:30pm www.marstalent.com/rascal-flatts-tribute.html
Free Admission

Arlo Guthrie – Guthrie Family Reunion

Arlo Guthrie's career exploded in 1967 with the release of "Alice's Restaurant", whose title song premiered at the Newport Folk Festival helped foster a new commitment among the '60s generation to social consciousness and activism. Arlo went on to star in the 1969 Hollywood film version of "Alice's Restaurant", directed by Arthur Penn.
With songs like "Alice's Restaurant", too long for radio airplay; "Coming into Los Angeles", banned from many radio stations (but a favorite at the 1969 Woodstock Festival); and the definitive rendition of Steve Goodman's "City of New Orleans", Guthrie was no One-Hit-Wonder. An artist of international stature, he has never had a 'hit' in the usual sense. He has usually preferred to walk to his own beat rather than march in step to the drum of popular culture.
Over the last four decades Guthrie has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia winning a wide, popular following. In addition to his accomplishments as a musician, playing the piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica and a dozen other instruments, Arlo is a natural-born storyteller, whose tales and anecdotes figure prominently in his performances.

Lock 3 will also be celebrating the Towpath Trail through Summit County.

Hey Mavis 7pm www.heymavis.com
Arlo Guthrie - Guthrie Family Reunion 9pm www.arlo.net
Featuring Abe, Kathy, Annie, Sarah Lee and Johnny
$10.00 Admission

Bruce in the USA, The World's #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Bruce In The USA is much more than just another tribute...This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band show.
Matt Ryan, from the World Famous "Legends In Concert" cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, in the Legends "full scale" Las Vegas show. The great success with "Legends" evolved his character into the Bruce In The USA show.

The band consists of seasoned world class professional musicians, from such acts/bands as Queen/Paul Rogers, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Hall and Oats, Joe Cocker, The Ojays, Aretha Franklin, David Cassidy, The Temptations, Slash... and so many more. This high end, powerhouse, band has taken this genre of performance art to a whole new level, making it the World's #1 Tribute to the E Street Band's musical legacy.

The Bruce In The USA show was born on the Las Vegas Strip in the winter of 2004, with its debut at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino's majestic "V Theatre". The show assaulted the senses in a fun-filled and exciting party atmosphere on the Vegas Strip, while suspending disbelief for even the toughest skeptics. They've been met with critical acclaim, from the Stone Pony, Asbury Park, to large theatres, and Performance Art Centers across the country.crowds are on their feet from the first song to the last.

The Belairs 7pm www.belairs.com
Bruce in the USA, The Worlds #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 8:30pm www.bruceintheusa.com
Free Admission

The 65th Annual Italian American Festival

Jul 13-15
Friday July 13 11am-Midnight
Saturday July 14 Noon-Midnight
Sunday July 15 11am-9pm
Free Admission

Join us for great food and entertainment at The 65th Annual Italian-American Festival presented by The Summit County Council of Italian-American Societies. For more info go to www.it-am.org

Rumours, The Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks

Rumours is the original, most successful, and longest running Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute in Canada, with a long history of entertaining audiences from all over Canada and the USA.

Rumours has performed at numerous festivals, theatres, casinos, charitable events, corporate functions and clubs. They have shared the stage with such performers as Pat Benatar, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Village People, Taylor Dane, B.J. Thomas, Eddy Money, America, BTO and the list goes on.

Through costume and gesture, Rumours recreates the experience of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, and their drummer Gordie, even includes a walking drum solo which emulates Mic Fleetwood's overpowering style and personality.

Evil Ways 7pm www.evilwaysband.com
Rumours, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 9pm www.marstalent.com/fleetwood-mac-tribute.html
Free Admission

Chicago Transit, A Tribute to Chicago with special guest Powerhouse Horns

Chicago Transit is the first band ever to do a tribute to the rock band, Chicago. The band, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has performed their show at festivals, theatres, casinos and various other venues from as far east as the Gatineau Hills in Quebec to Chicago, Illinois to the west. The eight-piece band features a four-piece horn section and, with four distinctive lead vocalists in the band, is able to cover all the Chicago material from the early classics such as ‘Make Me Smile', '25 or 6 to 4' and ‘Colour My World' to the later ballads like ‘Hard to Say I'm Sorry' and ‘Hard Habit to Break'. The band has been doing their tribute act since the mid 1990's and continues to add material and new songs to their show.

The Water Band 7pm www.reverbnation.com/waterband
Chicago Transit as a Tribute to Chicago 8:30pm www.powerhouseband.info
Free Admission

The Buckinghams

One of the most beloved and respected Chicago bands ever to explode onto the national scene, The Buckinghams' live concerts pack power into 60s pop rock. Bringing back great memories with chart-topping 60s hits, The Buckinghams also perform popular 70s favorites in their sets, electrifying audiences with high-energy fun. Original Buckinghams Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna and their band continue to deliver fast-paced, solid shows that get crowds on their feet.

Their #1 song, "Kind of a Drag" is a standout favorite that first made them famous. Next came
7 national chart hits, 15 singles, and 8 acclaimed albums. When Billboard Magazine named them "The Most Listened to Band in America," The Buckinghams became national favorites on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Smothers Brothers' Comedy Hour, American Bandstand, and more.

With 3 songs on the Top 10 simultaneously, The Buckinghams enjoyed phenomenal success with hit singles including the powerful "Don't You Care", the soulful "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", and the national anthem of teenage love, "Hey Baby, They're Playing Our Song", on the national charts simultaneously. In 1968, the Buckinghams debuted "Susan" on The Ed Sullivan Show. In concerts today, crowds still sing along, "I love you, yes I do",

Thousands of loyal fans remain devoted today, as their hits continue to be heard on oldies radio, classic rock stations, Sirius/XM satellite and Internet channels. Ever as enthusiastic and effervescent as when their records began their ascents up national charts, The Buckinghams' Giammarese and Fortuna deliver nonstop, high-energy performances that audiences appreciate and request in shows filled with longtime fans, as well as new friends-teens and young adults.

Today's stage act is a crowd-pleasing favorite as they deliver a show packed with tremendous music and good humor.

The Rebeats 7pm www.therebeats.com
The Buckinghams 9pm www.thebuckinghams.com
$10.00 Admission

Four Swedes - The ABBAmania Experience

The concert is a Canadian produced rock musical which takes you back to the disco era of one of the best pop bands in history, ABBA.

Not only do the four performers look exactly like Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny and Agnetha, they also sound unbelievably like them. Recently returned from a Malaysian tour, they are currently performing in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.

With standing ovations and people in the audience asking "is this really ABBA?" this is a show that everyone, young and old should not miss.

Hear 21 of ABBA's hits, with all the costume changes, choreography, a live band, back-up singers and big studio sound.

Cats On Holiday 7pm www.catsonholiday.com
Four Swedes 8:30pm www.abbamania.ca
Free Admission

Blues and Brews

Blues and Brews Noon-6pm (Separate Admission)

Smooth Jazz featuring Pieces of a Dream

In the world of jazz, commodities are fleeting. Styles come and go. Artists at the top of this week's charts could be history by the end of next month. Words like "staying power" and "longevity" are for anyone or anything that sticks around for more than a couple years.

But then there are those rare few, gifted with the right stuff, who hang in for the long haul - musical collectives that continue to explore and evolve album after album, year after year, decade after decade, eschewing fashion and fad and reaching instead for something much more permanent. This is the story of Pieces of a Dream, a contemporary jazz band that opens the next chapter in a career that spans more than three decades.

Walter Beasley 7pm www.walterbeasley.com
Pieces of a Dream 9pm http://www.piecesofadream.com
$10.00 Admission

Mr. Speed, A Tribute to KISS

In a world where imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, few bands have as devoted a following as KISS. With 16 years of experience under their spandex MR. SPEED continues to forge ahead writing their own chapter in KISSstory. Many tribute bands fall short when it comes to delivering what KISS fans expect. MR. SPEED refuses to make such a claim. Their focus is clear and has been since day one...to give the KISS fans their very best. We never settle for mediocrity. Every show is another opportunity to prove to ourselves and to KISS fans everywhere that paying tribute is showing the ultimate in respect.

The show combines a lot of the elements that are reminiscent of a KISS performance. A lighted KISS logo illuminates the backline of endless Marshall speaker cabinets. The costumes replicate the '76'-'77' era of KISS' career, a time when lips everywhere were coming together in unison to welcome the #1 band in America. The set list includes everything from KISS' career that you would expect to hear. Plus a smattering of songs that they feel deserve to be heard as well.

Blood, Sweat and Beers 7pm www.bsbrocks.com
Mr. Speed, A tribute to KISS 8:30pm www.mrspeedonline.com
Free Admission

SOS Band

The Deacons 7pm www.thedeacon.us
SOS Band 9pm
$10.00 Admission

The Machine performs Pink Floyd

The Machine, America's top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theaters, large clubs and casinos across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. They have also appeared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Gathering of the Vibes, Buffalo's Artpark, and Germany's Rock of Ages. The New York based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian experience for their fans. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive 16-album repertoire (complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems), The Machine's stellar musicianship, dramatic lighting and video, and their passionate delivery sets them above and beyond the rest. In the classic tradition, The Machine explores collective improvisation paralleling and even rivaling that of an early 1970's Pink Floyd mentality. Their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays continues in the spirit of the later Floyd lineups of the 1980's. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A to Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet. Additionally, the quartet has been sharing the stage with full symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh and San Diego Symphonies.

Colin Dussault 7pm www.colindussault.com
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd 8:30pm www.themachinelive.com
Free Admission

Taj Mahal

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music. Though his career began more than four decades ago with American blues, he has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the world - west Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Hawaiian islands and so much more. What ties it all together is his insatiable interest in musical discovery. Over the years, his passion and curiosity have led him around the world, and the resulting global perspective is reflected in his music today.

The Juke Hounds 7pm www.thejukehounds.com
Taj Mahal 9pm www.tajblues.com
$10.00 Admission

Separate Ways, The Band, Northeast Ohio’s Finest Tribute to Journey

Have you ever wished you could have the authentic Journey experience in the days of the masterful voice of Steve Perry and the supreme musicianship and chemistry of Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Steve Smith? Then Separate Ways The Band is the must-see experience for you!

Separate Ways The Band, the Ultimate Journey Tribute Show on the east coast, truly defies description. This is the closest you'll get to see the early-mid 80's line-up of Journey live, ever. An accurate portrayal of the Steve Perry era is duplicated in every way. Experience all of the subtle nuances, inflections, harmonies and visual gratifications of seeing the original Journey show. Separate Ways The Band brings the highest level of musicianship to the audience while showing a true respect for the music of Journey. Separate Ways The Band, featuring Dan Gagliano (Lead Vocals), Mike Llewellyn (Bass Guitar & Vocals), Ritchie DiCarlo (Drums), Jason Mitchell (Guitar & Vocals) and Mick Loro (Keyboards & Vocals), is the Ultimate Tribute to the music of Journey. Five amazing musicians recreating the music of Journey.

There are many Journey tribute bands but there is only one Separate Ways The Band! Are you ready to be taken on a Journey like never before? Now is your chance. Don't miss the true Journey Tribute experience with Separate Ways The Band!are on their feet from the first song to the last.

The Kerosene Band 7pm www.karrifedorkerosene.com
Separate Ways, The Band, Northeast Ohio's Finest Tribute to Journey 8:30pm www.separatewaystheband.com
Free Admission

Changes in Latitudes, A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet

Changes In Latitudes is the country's premier tribute show to the Mayor of Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett. This nationally acclaimed band travels the country with beach balls and leis flying, dancing conga lines, and "Trop Rock" fun for all. It's the ultimate beach party that's good clean fun for all ages. Over their ten-year history, the band has travelled from Maine to Barbados, Cape Cod to Chicago. From the 900-seat Walt Disney Theaters aboard the Disney "Magic" and "Wonder" cruise ships, to the National Hamburger Festival in Akron, OH, in front of 6500 fans looking for their "Cheeseburger In Paradise, "Changes In Latitudes has thrilled audiences with their amazingly authentic reproduction of the Jimmy Buffett concert experience

Steve Kareta mimics Jimmy's casual, storyteller style, while these world-class musicians, travelling with a full tropical stage set-up, will take you on a musical cruise through the sun-drenched waters of the Caribbean. You can expect to hear such classics as "Margaritaville", "Come Monday", "Cheeseburger In Paradise", "Volcano", and, of course, "Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes", as well as other crowd-pleasing favorites, like "Brown Eyed Girl", "Southern Cross", "Another Saturday Night", and the Alan Jackson / Jimmy Buffett smash hit "It's Five O'clock Somewhere".

University of Akron Steel Drum Quartet 7pm www.uasteelband.com
Changes in Latitudes, Tribute to Jimmy Buffet 8:30pm www.changesinlatitude.com
Free Admission

National Hamburger Festival

Saturday August 18, 2012 Noon-11pm
Sunday August 19, 2012 Noon-7pm
$5.00 Admission

The City of Akron invites the nation to come back for the Seventh Annual National Hamburger Festival. Check out www.hamburgerfestival.com for a complete listing of the participating restaurants, events and contests.

Full Moon Fever, The Tribute to Tom Petty

Tom Petty's career has touched millions of fans, earned him a place in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and several Grammy nominations. His popularity continues to grow with every new generation of fans and his remarkable list of hit songs are celebrated by audiences everywhere.

Full Moon Fever is the ultimate tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' and their legendary sound, enjoying tremendous success for over a decade performing at casinos, theatres, festivals, and major events across North America.

From the smooth guitar tones and layered vocals, to the signature 12 string Rickenbacker, Full Moon Fever flawlessly captures the essence and power of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.

The Mourning After 7pm www.themourningafterband.com
Full Moon Fever, The Tribute to Tom Petty 8:30pm www.fullmoonfever.ca
Free Admission

The Family Stone

Original Founding members, Rock & Roll Hall of fame inductees, and R&B Pioneer Award Winners Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, and Greg Errico; The First inter-racial / inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history bring you the hits of Sly & The Family Stone.

Featuring the Powerful Voices of Alex Davis and Trina Johnson on vocals bringing you the message of peace, love, and social consciousness through musical harmony with some of the funkiest players of all time. Players like Nate Wingfield on the Guitar and Musical Director Blaise Sison on bass adding the proper pocket to the raw Family Stone sound.

Wesley Bright and The Hi Lights 7pm
The Family Stone 9pm www.thefamilystonemusic.com
$10.00 Admission

ZOSO, The Ultimate Led Zepplin Experience

In 1995, Zoso was formed to create the most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of "the biggest band of the 1970's" - Led Zeppelin (Rolling Stone Magazine). Each member was selected to portray both the appearance and playing styles of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. Zoso almost immediately developed an outstanding regional reputation and were awarded "Best Tribute Act in California" by Rock City News.
In 1999, Zoso began touring nationally, playing a remarkable 2,400 live performances, honing their show to become one of the most musically and visually rewarding acts in North America. Their passion, musical ability, showmanship and precise attention to detail earned them critical acclaim, name recognition and a large loyal following. The Los Angeles Times hailed the group as being "head and shoulders above all other Zeppelin tributes," and the Chicago Sun-Times declared Zoso to be "the closest to the original of any tribute."

Electric Mud 7pm
ZOSO, The Ultimate Led Zepplin Experience 8:30pm www.zosoontour.com
Free Admission

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone

Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as "Herman", lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman's Hermits. His classic hits included: "I'm Into Something Good" "Mrs. Brown, you've Got A Lovely Daughter", "I'm Henry VIII, I Am", "Silhouettes", "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat", "Just A Little Bit Better", "Wonderful World", "There's A Kind of Hush", "A Must To Avoid", "Listen People", "The End of the World" and "Dandy". Ultimately, Herman's Hermits sold over sixty million recordings.

For four years, Noone served as the winsome host of VH1's My Generation, the highest-ever-rated half hour retrospective of popular music. He also hosted the informative PBS Special The British Invasion Returns and recorded the title song for the Kirk Douglas film Diamonds. He created two unique websites (peternoone.com and hermanshermits.com) that have become so popular, the New York Daily News dubbed him the "King of The Sixties on the Internet."

Accompanied by his band, Herman's Hermits, Noone consistently plays to sold-out venues the world over. He has a legion of faithful fans (known as "Noonatics") whose loyalty is unparalleled. Today's teen girls scream just as passionately as their mothers did back in 1965, prompting VH1 to select Peter as their viewer's choice for the "Sexiest Artist of the Year". There is no doubt that Peter Noone's extraordinary talent, disarming wit, handsome features and compelling stage presence will continue to delight fans of all ages, for a long, long time to come.

Aftermath 7pm www.aftermath60's.com
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone 9pm www.peternoone.com
$10.00 Admission

The Second Akron Irish Heritage Festival

September 14th Live Entertainment
Callahan & O'Connor 5:30-7pm
MacConmara Academy of Irish Dance 7:30-8:15pm
Elevation A Tribute to U-2 8:45pm

September 15th Live Entertainment
Fergie & the Bog Dogs 2pm-4pm
MacConmara Academy of Irish Dance 4:15-5pm
Shaffer Brothers 5:30-8pm
Young Dubliners 8:30-11:30pm

Free Admission Both Days