Schedule
Jeff Klemm
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
157 Lounge
157 S. Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Mr. Jeff is a musician, music teacher and a former Pre-K Teacher at Shaw JCC of Akron. He earned his Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ and had the privilege of teaching a classroom of sixteen 4 and 5 year olds on a daily basis for four years! Music, Theatrics and…
Mississippi Wheelhouse
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Barflyy
100 E Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
These veterans of the Northeast Ohio music scene have combined forces to form MISSISSIPPI WHEELHOUSE. The combination of Great Songs, Harmonies and Dual Guitars gives the band their unique sound. MISSISSIPPI WHEELHOUSE performs well known songs that are not the usual cover songs but ones that have been in everyone’s…
Blue Shift
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant
135 East Erie Street
Suite 202
Kent, OH 44240
BlueShift is a 4-piece rock band out of Akron, Ohio that delights in entertaining its audience. The band plays a wide range of vocal-driven classic rock and really looks forward to an Fab Four set list for the 2023 Beatlefest in Kent Ohio. BlueShift is the happy combination of Rick…
Raw Sugar
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bell Tower Brewing Co.
310 Park Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240
Acoustic guitar trio playing live music in and around Akron, OH. , Chris Edwards and Jackson Boling are sure to satisfy any musical sweet tooth!
John & Kendall
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bricco
210 South Depeyster Street
Kent, OH 44240
Kendall Stauffer has been rocking Cleveland audiences since he was a teenager, when he was in some locally famous bands including Muther Oats, Tree Stumps, and many others over the years. More recently, he has been keeping his chops up by playing monthly in Painesville Ohio, at The Local Tavern…
The Jillettes
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings
176 E Main St
Kent, OH 44240
The Jillettes play classic rock and oldies, but they are not afraid to tackle the modern sounds of today. Known for their British Invasion shows, they also do all-Beatles, because they rock like that.
Abbey Road
8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Dominick’s Pub
147 Franklin Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240
Abbey Road performs with the same models of guitars, amps and drums The Fab Four used in their concerts.
Get Back
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kent State Hotel And Conference Center
215 S. Depeyster Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Dave Raybould and Jeff Johnson have been playing together for over 33 years, and formed Get Back in 1990 out of a love for the Beatles. Kirk Kaelber is joining on bass, Phil Yoder is joining on Cajon/ percussion.
Dale Galgozy
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Last Exit Books and Cafe
124 E Main St, Ste 1
Kent, Ohio 44240
Dale Galgozy writes the blues; his guitar swings, and his songs are shrouded in understated humor. Dale is a published songwriter, a studio musician, and a teacher.
Opus 216
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Laziza
195 East Erie Street
Kent, OH 44240
Violinist Ariel Clayton Karas and bassist Joel Negus of Cleveland-based ensemble OPUS 216 return for their fourth year of acoustic-classical stylings of Beatles tunes for Beatlefest. Founded by violinist Ariel Clayton Karas in 2012, OPUS 216 and its members perform more than 150 public and private events yearly and collaborate…
The Reatles
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
More information about this band is coming soon – please check back!
Dig A Pony
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Dig A Pony is the musical identity of Dan Socha, Bethany Joy, and BC Hudson who perform compelling, soulful and spirited arrangements of Fab Four favorites in an acoustic setting.
The George Martins
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Panini’s Bar & Grill
295 S Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
The George Martins formed in 2016 to perform at the annual Beatles-themed hunger relief fundraiser, All You Need Is Love (and food). The George Martins pulled together a set of 8 early Beatles songs and when they took the stage at that event, both they and the audience in attendance…
Liverpool Lads
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Rays Place
135 Franklin Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
The Liverpool Lads strive to recreate those great Fab Four memories, both musically and visually, with replicas of the same vintage instruments, amplifiers, and wardrobes used by The Beatles. They perform Beatles music mainly from 1962-1966, with a helping of later material included for good measure. Expect the hits, but…
Hard Day’s Night Beatles Tribute
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Kent Stage
175 E. Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
Concert is free but ticket reservations are required. Please contact The Kent Stage for details. Hard Day’s Night is a top rated touring Beatles tribute band. Hailing from the rock & roll city of Cleveland, Ohio, they have been entertaining the masses in America and abroad since 1996. The band…
The Nerk Twins
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Loft Tavern
112 W Main Street
Kent, Ohio, 44240
The Nerk Twins feature Zig Daniels on guitar and vocals and Dan Edmondson on Cajon and vocals. 2 friends with a lifelong love of The Beatles and many decades of professional performance experience, these guys promise to bring a lot of fun and energy to their favorite classic Beatles songs.
The Boozles
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240
The first thing you might notice about Masalko’s music is its incredible diversity. The next thing you’ll notice is that, despite the diversity, a singularity for personality informs all his music. These are the marks of musical artistry. His “lyrical songs” – tunes featuring vocals – tend toward folk, pop…
Doug Smith
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venice Cafe
163 W. Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Doug Smith is a nationally recognized acoustic guitarist who weaves together folk, classical, jazz and contemporary forms into a unique, flowing fingerpicking style recalling the playing of Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, and Alex de Grassi. Doug Smith’s playing style has developed through many influences over the years. He…
Up’Til 4
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240
Up ‘Til 4 is dedicated to acoustic rock music from the singer-songwriter era of the 60s and 70s through the modern indie-folk music of today. They put special emphasis on vocal harmonies–this time, of the Beatles.
The Sunrise Jones
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240
The Sunrise Jones is a high-energy cover band dedicated to faithfully recreating the music you love to hear. This talented 5-piece lineup wields a broad and eclectic song list that spans every genre from the 50’s to present day. With professional sound & lights available and an integrated video screen,…
Revolution Pie
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Zephyr Pub
106 W Main St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s premier Beatles bands, Revolution Pie specializes in re-creating the music, vocals, and essence of the finest pop songs ever written and recorded by the greatest band in musical history. For 18 years, Revolution Pie has brought their high energy and family friendly performance to…