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Listen Hear: Cat power, Wheelin’ On the Rocks to host 10th anniversary of Cat Fest
Cat Fest is one of May’s best music events but the event marks a tragedy that never should have happened. Cat Fest, on Sunday, May 18 at Wheelin’ On t
Music Notes May 2025
Glass City Record Show Explore 65 tables filled with thousands of music items. Discover new and pre-loved LPs, 45s, CDs, cassettes, memorabilia, poste
TSA’s Spinning Pig Records prepares for inaugural release
The halls of Toledo School for the Arts are filled with budding singers and songwriters, many of whom are already recording and releasing their musica
Music Notes April 2025
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin TUESDAY, 4.15 STRANAHAN THEATER Celebrate the Queen of Soul at R.E.S.P.E.C.T., an electrifying tribute co
Music Notes March 2025
Saturday March 1 Allen Dennard at Lucille’s Allen Dennard is a trumpeter, composer, recording artist and bandleader from Detroit. Playing trumpet sinc
Listen Hear: Boogie Matrix Mechanism
Toledo City Paper chatted with Boogie Matrix Mechanism frontman Brian David Bell. Bell explained during our interview that the band is yearning to blo
Reel Appeal: 63 years of experimenting with film
Visitors flock to Ann Arbor every year for special occasions – move in week, home football games, move out week, the Art Fairs and for the Ann Arbor F
10 Northwest Ohio Bands to Watch in 2025
Get ready to rock! These Northwest Ohio bands are bringing fresh sounds and unforgettable performances to the 2025 music scene. Purple Bois (with a si
Acoustics For Autism 2025
The coming of spring is brings one of Toledo’s biggest community events. Led by Project iAm, the 18th annual “Acoustics For Autism” returns to uptown
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Listen Hear: Cat power, Wheelin’ On the Rocks to host 10th anniversary of Cat Fest
Cat Fest is one of May’s best music events but the event marks a tragedy that never should have happened. Cat Fest, on Sunday, May
Music Notes May 2025
Glass City Record Show Explore 65 tables filled with thousands of music items. Discover new and pre-loved LPs, 45s, CDs, cassettes,
TSA’s Spinning Pig Records prepares for inaugural release
The halls of Toledo School for the Arts are filled with budding singers and songwriters, many of whom are already recording and rel
Music Notes April 2025
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin TUESDAY, 4.15 STRANAHAN THEATER Celebrate the Queen of Soul at R.E.S.P.E.C.T., an elec
Music Notes March 2025
Saturday March 1 Allen Dennard at Lucille’s Allen Dennard is a trumpeter, composer, recording artist and bandleader from Detroit. P
Listen Hear: Boogie Matrix Mechanism
Toledo City Paper chatted with Boogie Matrix Mechanism frontman Brian David Bell. Bell explained during our interview that the band
Reel Appeal: 63 years of experimenting with film
Visitors flock to Ann Arbor every year for special occasions – move in week, home football games, move out week, the Art Fairs and
10 Northwest Ohio Bands to Watch in 2025
Get ready to rock! These Northwest Ohio bands are bringing fresh sounds and unforgettable performances to the 2025 music scene. Pur
Acoustics For Autism 2025
The coming of spring is brings one of Toledo’s biggest community events. Led by Project iAm, the 18th annual “Acoustics For Autism
Judy Collins: A Timeless Voice Still Shining at 85
Mark Twain once famously said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” It’s an adage fiercely
Listen Hear: Horse Lover Whips Up Catchy Jams for Local Music Scene
The Toledo music scene has a rich tradition of supporting organic, up–and–coming acts through live venues. You can also find local
Music Notes February 2025
Warren Haynes Band Grammy Award winning artist Warren Haynes has been recognized as a cornerstone of the American music landscape a
Listen Hear: Cincinnati’s Catlea
Based in Cincinnati with ties to NW Ohio, singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Catlea’s musical style spans an eclectic spe
Daisy Chain Celebrates New Single “Mind Over Matter” with Sodbuster Release Party
Daisy Chain is a Toledo band regularly playing on weekends at venues booking and spotlighting original music in the area. The band
Jim Morrison Tribute Concert Supports Dyslexia Education in Toledo
For an unforgettable evening of music and community spirit join local restaurateur Phil Barone along with The Cruisers for a Jim Mo
Experience Live Jazz in Toledo: Top Venues and Weekly Events
Toledo boasts a vibrant jazz scene with numerous bars and restaurants hosting live performances throughout the week. Whether you’re
Music Notes January 2025
Ramona Collins: Toledo’s Diva Audiences have known for quite some time this Toledo-based singer is one of the region’s true treasur
Leadfoot Granny’s Album Release Concert at Toledo’s Valentine Theater
Leadfoot Granny, get used to hearing their name! The young and dynamic rock band with an undeniable energy, is gearing up for their
Toledo Opera Seeks Resident Artists for 2025-2026 Season
The Toledo Opera is calling for applications for its 2025-2026 Resident Artist program. Open positions include soprano, mezzo-sopra
Listen Hear: Zak Ward Digs Deeper With Quader Guitars
Music is an artform that takes people on a wondrous journey. Some players tour in bands, while some are collectors who play at hom
Nikki D and The Sisters of Thunder Set to Electrify Duwey’s
Mark your calendars, 419 music fans! On Dec. 22, the Gospel & Blues band Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder will appear on stage at D
Toledo’s Own Dominick Gray Returns to TSA with Telesonic 9000
Dominick Gray returns to the Toledo School for the Arts stage with his solo project, Telesconic 9000. Telesonic 9000 will perform o
Music Notes December 2024
Jacob Sacks and Monroe High Band Monroe High Band joins Jacob Sacks for a special performance, Home for the Holiday on Saturday, De
Listen Hear: Ez Pickenz delivers balanced, tailored shows
Songs for folk, rock, blues and country fans Consisting of Matt Meeker, Mark Elder, Lyle Diefenthaler and Derrick Hudson, EZ Picken
The Spongebob Musical at The Croswell Opera House
Are you ready, kids? The Spongebob Musical takes The Croswell Opera House stage beginning Nov. 22. “Who lives in a pineapple under
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland at The Stranahan Theater
The Stranahan Theater presents A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland on Friday, Nov. 22. Transport yourself to Ireland with this
Jon Hendricks Memorial Scholarship Concert Postponed
The Jon Hendricks Memorial Scholarship Concert, featuring jazz musician Kate McGarry has been postponed to Wednesday, Dec. 4. The
Humanity Against Hurricanes: Local Bands Collect Supplies For Victims
In response to the devastating hurricanes that hit the Southeastern United States this year, local musicians, organizers, and bars
Perrysburg High School, Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorale Host Collaborative Concert
Perrysburg High School Symphony Orchestra, Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra and the Perrysburg Symphony Chorale have paired together f
Cork and Knife Provisions’ November Events
Cork and Knife Provisions has a lineup of fun events throughout the month of November. Enjoy delicious food, delightful ambiance an
Music Calendar November 2024
FRI, Nov. 1 Majestic Oak Winery: Engine 19 (acoustic) Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Zack Fletcher (acoustic) The Village Idiot: Hous
Ramona Collins Celebrates Birthday at Live! At Jazz Alley
Celebrate Ramona Collins’ birthday at Live! At Jazz Alley Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 pm to 9 pm. For over 50 years, Collins has been perf
Toledo Symphony Orchestra Signs 5 Year Agreement with Local 15-286
The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and Local 15-286 of the American Federation of Musicians recently announced the approval of a five-ye
Culture Clash Records Asking For Help
Culture Clash Records is asking for support throughout the end of the year. Toledo’s favorite record store asks for help to pay the
“Young Frankenstein” at The Croswell Opera House
The Croswell Opera House premiers Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein Oct. 19 through Oct. 27. The musical based on the movie will take
Music Calendar October 2024
TUE, Oct. 1 Urban Pine Winery: Abbigale (blues) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Sessions: Tuesday Night Jazz The Village Idiot: Kyle Smither
Music Notes October 2024
Source at Frankie’s Fun Size Productions presents Source with other special guests at Frankie’s Toledo Wednesday, Oct. 9. Guests in
LIVE! at Jazz Alley presents The Quick Quartet
Live! at Jazz Alley returns to the Glass City Center this September. The Quick Quartet will perform in the first-floor corridor of
Tony Salazar Jr.: Toledo’s “Music Man”
In a music scene filled with incredible talent, one standout has always been singer/guitarist, Tony Salazar Jr. A lifelong Toledoa
School of Rock Presents “Best of 90’s and 2000s”
Calling all Zillennials! School of Rock Perrysburg Presents “Best of the 90’s and 2000s” on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 1 pm to 4 pm. H
Music Calendar September 2024
SUN, Sept. 1 Majestic Oak Winery: Kevin Clark (acoustic) Latino’s: Grito Fest (latin) The Village Idiot: Jazz and Open Mic Ottawa T
Sunshine Communities Welcomes Girl Named Tom in Anniversary Concert
Sunshine Communities is hosting a free public concert in uptown Maumee featuring American Folk band Girl Named Tom to celebrate the
Take An Adult Dance Class at DivaDance
Work up a sweat while you groove to the beat at DivaDance. DivaDance is offering fun, empowering adult dance classes in Toledo. Da
Music Notes September 2024
Fleetwood Gold at Maumee Indoor Fleetwood Gold brings the Fleetwood Mac Experience to Maumee on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 pm. Doors
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” In Concert Tour At The Stranahan
Immerse yourself into a concert experience like never before. Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert is coming to Toledo this August
Sixth Annual Oliver Hazard Day Returns to Waterville
The indie folk trio, Oliver Hazard, from Waterville, Ohio will be hosting the sixth annual Oliver Hazard Day Music Festival in thei
Wild for Music: Toledo Zoo Concerts Roundup 2024
Enjoy Music Under the Stars and amongst the animals at the Toledo Zoo. The zoo holds concerts throughout the year inside the Toledo
Stoney Ridge Winery’s 8th Annual Summer Music Fest Set for Next Weekend
Stoney Ridge Winery is gearing up for next weekend’s festivities at the 8th annual summer music festival, Stoney Stock Music Fest.
Quenched & Tempered Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With Block Party
The Quenched & Tempered 2nd Anniversary Collaboration Block Party is next weekend, Aug. 10 from noon to 5pm. Quenched & Tempered Br
Toledo Zoo Presents Music Under the Stars
As the Summer is starting to slow down the Toledo Zoo has a perfect way to spend the rest of those Summer Evenings with a night of
Music Calendar August 2024
THUR, Aug. 1 The Switchboard: Ocean Motion, The Currents, THE KB, & Foxing Day (rock) Walbridge Park Concert Series: Pat Lewandowsk
August Events at Centennial Terrace
Centennial Terrace is one of Northwest Ohio’s premier outdoor event and concert venues. The venue is located in Sylvania and can ho
Music Notes August 2024
Music at the Market The weekly Thursday Perrysburg Farmers Market hosts five live music performances at 7pm during August. On Aug.
Listen Hear: HD The Garage- Toledo’s Video Podcast Covering Music, Culture & Untold Stories
Storytelling is one of the oldest human art forms. Some of the stories and characters of the ages have been passed down while othe
Music Calendar July 2024
MON, July 1 The Village Idiot: Frank May (acoustic) Bar 145: Open Mic with Danny Strange TUE, July 2 Ottawa Tavern: Crossing I’s
30+ Of The Coolest Places In Toledo To Hear Live Music
Eager to enjoy a little nightlife? Music lovers can still enjoy tunes while social-distancing at a variety of local restaurants and
Paddle & Groove: Music on the Maumee
The Black Swamp Conservancy has a great new way for you to enjoy a summer evening in Toledo with a new concert series on the Maumee
Sofia Quintero Celebrating Traditional Latin Folkloric Dance
The Sofia Quintero Center is hosting an exhibition to celebrate and bring the art and history of Latin American dance to the commun
Music Notes July 2024
Paddle & Groove Music on the Maumee Black Swamp Conservancy launches a new concert series ON the Maumee River, on Wednesday, July 2
Toledo Opera Announces 2024-25 Resident Artists
The Toledo Opera has now selected five new people for their resident artists for 2024-2025 that will be working as touring artists.
Swell Magazine Coming This Summer
A new publication called Swell Magazine is coming this summer with a collection of creative art from a multitude of freelance creat
Northview Hosts Dueling Pianos Scholarship Fundraiser
A charitable event, the Northview Dueling Pianos performance will take place on Friday, June 28 from 6 pm to 10 pm. This night of m
Lake Erie Jazz Group: A Chat with Patrick McDonagh
What started out as a trio of friends getting together for jazz jam sessions evolved into a group of five playing together at vario
9th Annual Polish Summer Picnic This Weekend
The Toledo Area Polka Society (TAPS) is hosting its 9th annual Polish Summer Picnic sponsored by Genoa Bank. Polish picnics are a t
Milan’s Lauren Blackford Releases Debut EP
Seated comfortably at The Owl in Milan, Michigan, Lauren Blackford would likely be considered a “regular.” A native of the small to
Jazz on the Terrace Returns June 8
The Great Lakes Jazz Society is hosting Jazz on the Terrace at the Centennial Terrace on June 8 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Centennial Terr
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Perform at Pine Knob
As I’m walking into Pine Knob, it occurs to me that we’ve come full circle with the renaming of the legendary amphitheater in Clark
Music Notes June 2024
Ben Folds performing at the Toledo Symphony Start practicing folding your paper airplanes because Ben Folds brings his Paper Airpla
Live Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert Series Returns to Downtown Main Library
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has announced the Summer 2024 lineup for the “Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert” serie
Meet The Vindys: An Ohio Band on a Major National Tour
Some artists are synonymous with a city; Detroit has Eminem, Boston–Aerosmith, New Jersey–Springsteen and now, Youngstown, Ohio has
Enjoy Showtunes at the 3rd Annual “Lights, Camera, Action!” Broadway Fundraiser
The Perrysburg Chorale 3rd Annual “Light’s, Camera, Action!” Broadway Fundraiser is set for Friday, May 17 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Per
Toledo Opera Announces 2024-2025 Season
Toledo Opera announced that their 2024-2025 season will present two main stage productions, Tosca and South Pacific. Both of these
Music Calendar May 2024
WED, May 1 Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (jazz) THUR, May 2 Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Hector Mendoza (g
Susan Montgomery Brings People Together Through Music, Children’s Books
Rogers High School and BGSU graduate Susan Montgomery is an artist, author and musician who uses her creativity to cope with chroni
Music Notes May 2024
Loved By Millions band reunion/tribute concert The popular 1980s Toledo-based rock band Loved by Millions will reunite to celebrate
Purchase Tickets for Tri-C Jazz Fest
Tickets are now on sale for the 45th Annual Tri-C Jazz Fest at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, June 20-22. The 2024 lineup includes
Celebrate One Year of the Jazz Collective
Celebrate the Jazz Collective’s first anniversary at The Toledo Club this Sunday, Apr. 28 from 2 pm to 6 pm. The event is free to t
School of Rock Groups Take the Stage with “British Invasion” Performance
On Saturday, May 4 the School of Rock Perrysburg, 140 E. Louisiana St., will travel back to the 1960s for their British Invasion Li
Toledo Sacred Steel and History Museum to Celebrate Grand Opening
A brand new museum is coming to the Old West End. This Saturday, the Toledo Sacred Steel and History Museum will celebrate its gran
The Mix 2024 to be Held at TolHouse this May
The Arts Commission invites the public to enjoy an evening at TolHouse on Friday, May 3, 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Celebrate and raise
Your Guide to Toledo’s Jazz
Jazz music has a long and rich history here in Toledo. The city birthed many jazz music legends, such as pianist Art Tatum and sing
Celebrate Record Store Day at Culture Clash
This year’s Record Store Day is set for Saturday, April 20. It is a day to celebrate the indie music stores across America. Since
Broadway’s Raquel Suarez Groen Performs in “Ragtime” at Toledo Opera
On April 19 and 21, Toledo Opera will cap off the 2023 – 2024 season with Ragtime. Nominated for 13 Tony Awards in its initial run
Celebrate 419 Day at Frankie’s Toledo*
419 Day (April 19) is right around the corner, a day where Toledoans show pride for the Glass City. With multiple celebrations occu
Listen Hear: Vinyl Stallions Podcast
Music is an essential part of the current human experience – a constant in our lives. It’s bigger than any one person and offers a
Loved by Millions Hosts Reunion Show at Toledo School for the Arts
The term “getting the band back together” will take on a new meaning as the popular 1980s Toledo-based rock band Loved by Millions
Live Music at Inside the Five’s Fieldhouse
Inside the Five Brewing Company is bringing live music to the Toledo taproom location, The Fieldhouse, 1040 N Westwood Ave. The Fi
Toledo Rep Presents “Amadeus”: The Tale of Salieri and Mozart
In the midst of the 91st season, Toledo Repertoire Theatre is bringing Amadeus to the stage. Written by Peter Shaffer and debuted i
Toledo Opera to Hold Masterclass on Auditions with Raquel Suarez Groen
Toledo Opera will host a musical theater audition masterclass with Broadway veteran Raquel Suarez Groen on Sunday, April 7, at 7 pm
Glenwood Lutheran Church Announces “The Change Wall” Mural Project
The Glenwood Lutheran Church is pleased to announce that work on The Change Wall, a new mural project executed by local muralist De
Storm Large Performs at the Valentine Theatre
Storm Large will take the historic Valentine stage Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 pm. Large’s name truly speaks for itself, as her pow
Music Calendar April 2024
MON, Apr. 1 Ottawa Tavern: Jazz Night BGSU: Chamber Orchestra (classical) The Village Idiot: Shane Piasecki (acoustic) TUE, Apr.
Music Notes April 2024
Frankie’s Toledo hosts 4/20 party On Saturday, April 20, Frankie’s Toledo, 308 Main St., will host a 4/20 party, beginning at 8 pm,
JazzFest Coming to Cleveland
JazzFest is coming to Cleveland on June 20 and staying until June 22 at Playhouse Square. The artists on the 45th lineup are prize-
Thaddeus Washington’s New Album Features Sounds of Nature
You’ve heard of people making music with pots and pans, household appliances and cleaning utensils, but have you ever heard of some
John Mellencamp Performed, Managed Hecklers, at the Stranahan
First of all, let’s get the elephant in the room out of the way. Did John Mellencamp walk off-stage for a brief time after being he
Toledo Opera Brings Community Outreach Through “Opera Out of the Box” Podcast
WGTE’s award winning Toledo SymphonyLAB podcast wound down last year, leaving a space for something in the classical music vein to