live music – THE DEVIL STRIP

The show must go on: How live music is adapting to the pandemic

July 27th, 2020

by Abbey Marshall The old adage demands, “The show must go on.” But during the COVID-19 pandemic, musicians are asking: Should it? If so, how? The days of crowded venues with fans packed shoulder-t... Read More...

Live @ Lock 4: Beer Garden + Food Trucks + Local Music

June 8th, 2017

Summer 2017's LIVE AT LOCK 4 line-up HOW TO GET TO LOCK 4 | WHERE TO PARK | WHAT'S UP WITH THIRD THURSDAYS? Thurs., June 15, 6 pm to 10 pm: HR3, The DREEMERS and The Admirables Thurs., July 20, 6 pm to ... Read More...

On the Record | Johnny and The Apple Stompers release new EP, ‘Far From The Tree’

November 26th, 2015

by Brittany Nader Learn more: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube ReverbNation Over the past five years, Johnny and the Apple Stompers have established themselves as local favorites, marry... Read More...

Wow. It’s like everything in Akron is happening this Saturday…

July 24th, 2015

This may be the busiest weekend in Akron this summer... Friday, July 24 “Tangerine” Opens July 24 at Nightlight Cinema ($8.50) 30 N High St, Akron Shot entirely on iPhones, “Tangerine” has been an indie ... Read More...

Akron jazz comes alive at Jilly’s: Jared Lees Trio debuts album at special event

June 4th, 2015

by Brittany Nader Jared Lees Trio “After Thought” Only a few copies of the release will be printed, so email bassyj@hotmail.com for a copy, or download the full LP at jaredleebass.bandcamp.com Though live... Read More...

EVENTS: 14 things to do in Akron over the next week that you can’t do anywhere else

May 29th, 2015

WONE’s Rock The Lock Fridays at 7 p.m. at Lock 3 (FREE) 200 S. Main St., Akron Every Friday in the summer, hit Lock 3 for a great classic rock tribute band. Don’t miss Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom P... Read More...

15 Minutes with Thomas Johnson of Futurebirds

February 4th, 2015

Futurebirds with Mick Reiter Friday, February 6 at 9 pm Musica - $10 Thomas Johnson, Futurebirds’ sweet-singing, banjo-playing guitarist (and its best-bearded member), sounds like the folks I know back h... Read More...

Local Shopping Guide: Akron Art, Books, Coffee Beans & Experiences

How the pandemic shaped ‘Reely Scared,’ a podcast for horror film buffs

Painter Kariem Farrakhan II: ‘The Black experience isn’t just one experience’

Door #2 Art Studio brings inclusiveness and positivity to Akron

Toeing the Rubber: How the University of Akron saved money for football by costing its baseball players thousands

Immigrant family provides its own social net

Colleges fight hunger, fill basic needs to keep students in school

‘An experiment in community:’ University Park residents are designing and building a new park

Super No Bueno | Goodnight Brooklyn: The Story of Death By Audio

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

Halloween in Akron

The doctor is in | How to discipline your kids

“It shouldn’t hurt” and other myths about feeding babies

5 important financial tips for parents

Parenting SOS | In search of support, part 3: Parent coaching

The doctor is in | Halloween 2020

Expert Advice: Parenting insights from the ones being parented