Deck the Aliver Halls! Jingle Jam returns for two-night run Thursday and Friday

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Aliver Hall, Kent’s ever-blossoming jam rock outfit, is bringing back its holiday concert extravaganza known as Jingle Jam this Thursday and Friday, and it’s looking damn good. This year marks the third-annual run of Jingle Jam, and an expanded two-night run at The Kent Stage, with an impressive lineup of seriously talented local acts. Whether … Read more

Concert Review: The Wood Brothers at The Kent Stage

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Northeast Ohio’s traditional fall weather patterns combined with effects of Hurricane Sandy bashing the east coast for a particularly miserable evening of dreary weather last night. However, the The Kent Stage was a welcomed sanctuary from the elements as the  folk-rock jams of The Woods Brothers and Lera Lynn warmed locals’ weary bones as the … Read more

EOTO — what electronic music should be

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By now, you probably already know EOTO rocked The Kent Stage last Wednesday during the band’s Bass Invaders Tour, and while it was likely one of many electronic concerts for most in attendance, it was my first. While I can appreciate nearly all kinds of music and go to lots of shows, I’m usually less … Read more

EOTO brings the big beats, lights and lots of bass to The Kent Stage

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EOTO sure knows how to awe a crowd. The band, consisting of the Michael Travis and Jason Hann, plus a lot pure energy, brought its jolting sound and stage show to The Kent Stage April 25, right in the midst of the current Bass Invaders Tour. Although fans of the jam scene already recognize Travis and Hann … Read more

The many ways to celebrate music around Kent, Ohio

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You may or may not have noticed that this little music blog is based in Kent, Ohio. If you didn’t notice, that’s probably because we overlook this town too much when writing about local music. With that in mind, I’d like to point out some gems of Kent. Kent may not have a venue like … Read more

The Kent Blues Festival takes over Kent this weekend

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Be prepared for a full-on assault of blues if you’re heading to Kent this weekend — the Kent Blues Festival is upon us. Both Friday and Saturday feature a multitude of talented blues acts littered throughout 13 of the city’s venues. If you haven’t already picked up a ticket for Saturday night’s headliner, Southside Johnny & … Read more

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