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POPULAR MUSIC
Fred Shafer — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, E.J. Thomas Hall Plaza, 198 Hill St., University of Akron. Rock the Roo Concert Series. Free.
Rock the Roo Musicfest '08 — 4 to 11 p.m. today, E.J. Thomas Hall Plaza, 198 Hill St., University of Akron. Featuring Fred Shafer, Skinny, Five Times August and Red Wanting Blue. Free.
Mulligans — 7 tonight, gazebo, state Route 43 and Tallmadge Road, Brimfield Township. Free.
Nas — Doors open at 7 tonight, House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave. 216-523-2583. With Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica and DJ Green Lantern. $37.50. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Vanessa Hudgens — 8 tonight, Canfield Fair, 7265 Columbiana Canfield Road. With Corbin Bleu. $21, $25. Also, Jo Dee Messina with Josh Turner at 8 p.m. Sunday, and Lynyrd Skynyrd at 8 p.m. Monday. $25, $29. 330-533-4107.
Red Wanting Blue — 9 tonight, Plaza Beer Garden, University of Akron, 303 Carroll St., Akron. Free.
Two Man Gentleman Band — 9 tonight, Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. With Amazing Rondini Brothers. $7. 216-383-1124.
Grateful Fest — Friday-Monday, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledges Road, Nelson Township. Featuring Keller Williams, New Mastersounds, Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet, Garaj Mahal ''Ramblin'' Jack Elliott, Bridge, Cornmeal, Roots-A-Risin, Mr. Blotto, Max Allen Band, Sanduleak, Boombox, Chef Dave Band, David Gans, Big Leg Emma, Donna & the Tricksters, Red Hot Trio, Late Night Allstars and Blind Corn Liquor Pickers. Four-day pass, $95; three-day pass, $75; two-day pass, $45; teenagers with parent, $20; children ages 5-12, $10; children ages 4 or younger, free. 440-548-2716.
Majestic — 5 p.m. Friday, Falls River Square, downtown Cuyahoga Falls. With Ladies of the '80s. Rockin' on the River Concert Series. Free.
Finntroll — 7 p.m. Friday, Peabody's DownUnder, 2083 E. 21st St., Cleveland. 216-776-9999. $15; ages under 21, $18. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
System: A Tribute to Bob Seger — 7 p.m. Friday, Lock 3 Live, 200 S. Main St., Akron. WONE's Rock the Lock! With Denzon and the Road Dogs. Free.
Brad Paisley — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. With Jewel, Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough. $25, $49.75; four-pack of lawn tickets, $75. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Northwest Territory — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lake Anna Park, 565 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Lake Anna Concert Series. Also, Van Dells, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Free.
Konipshun Phit — 8 p.m. Friday, Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-881-6911. With Modustella, Family Riot, Obliderate. $7. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Michael Stanley & the Resonators — 9 p.m. Friday, Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, 351 Canal Road, Cleveland. 216-522-4822. Taste of Cleveland. $7-$25. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Silver Jews — 9 p.m. Friday, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. With Cortney Tidwell. $12; day of show, $15. 216-383-1124.
Stratospheerious — 9 p.m. Friday, Winchester, 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood. With Doug Johns and Tony Pulizzi. 216-226-5681.
Progressive Field Band — Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, 549 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora. 2008 Summer Music Series. Free.
DEVOtional — 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. With Poopy Necroponde, Mutant Mountain Boys, Malcolm Tent, Spudboys and a live video chat with Devo. $20. 216-383-1124.
Seven Mary Three — 3 p.m. Saturday, Roc Bar, 1220 Old River Road, Cleveland. With Sponge. $20. 216-771-6655.
Time Warner Cable Summit Rock Showcase — 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday-Sept. 27, Warren Community Amphitheatre, 391 Mahoning Ave. N.E., Warren. Featuring Majestic with Ladies of the '80s today; Mr. Speed on Sept. 6; Broken Road, 52nd Street and Captain Fantastic on Sept. 13; Ohio with Big House on Sept. 20 and Stone Pony on Sept. 27. Free. For information, call 330-922-8399 or visit http://www.thesummitrockshowcase.com.
Herman's Hermits — 7 p.m. Saturday, Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. Featuring Peter Noone with the ReBeats. $5. For information call 330-375-2877.
Saborit Latin Soul — 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Legacy Village, lawn between California Pizza Kitchen and Bar Louie, 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst. With Revolving Door, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free.
Finch — Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave. 216-523-2583. With Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Tickle Me Pink, Our Last Night and From First to Last. $16. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Balls of Fire — 9 p.m. Saturday, Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. With Games Band. $5. 216-383-1124.
Squeeze — 9 p.m. Sunday, Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, 351 Canal Road, Cleveland. 216-522-4822. Taste of Cleveland. $7-$30. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Americana Fest 2008 — 4 p.m. Sunday, Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Featuring Deke Dickerson & the Ecco-Fonics, Michael Hurtt and the Haunted Hearts, Lost State of Franklin, Brian Lisik Band, Hayshaker Jones, Doug McKean and the Stuntmen, Al's Fast Freight, Chris Castle, Frank Ian, Martini Five-0, Open Range Torch Songs and California Speedbag. $8. 216-383-1124.
Big Head Todd and the Monsters — 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, 351 Canal Road, Cleveland. 216-522-4822. Taste of Cleveland. $7-$20. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Steve Madewell — 5:30 p.m. Sunday, F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Free.
Sounds of Sousa — 6 p.m. Sunday, Hudson on the Green, state routes 303 and 91. Free.
Bizzy Bone — 7 p.m. Sunday, Peabody's DownUnder, 2083 E. 21st St., Cleveland. 216-776-9999. $15; ages under 21, $18. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Canton Federation of Musicians Fair Band — 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, pavilion in North Park, Fulton Road and Wales Avenue Northwest, Jackson Township. Summer Concert Series. Free.
Catch 22 — 7 p.m. Sunday, Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-881-6911. $9.99. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Mushroomhead — 7 p.m. Sunday, Jigsaw Saloon, 5324 State Road, Parma. 216-351-3869. $16; ages under 21, $20. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Los Lonely Boys — 9 p.m. Sunday, Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, 351 Canal Road, Cleveland. 216-522-4822. Taste of Cleveland. $7-$25. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes — 5:30 p.m. Monday, Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, 351 Canal Road, Cleveland. 216-522-4822. Taste of Cleveland. $7-$25. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Fratellis — Doors open at 7 p.m. Monday, House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave. 216-523-2583. With Airborne Toxic Event and Electric Touch. $16.50. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
For Today — 6 p.m. Tuesday, Peabody's DownUnder, 2083 E. 21st St., Cleveland. 216-776-9999. $10; ages under 21, $12. http://www.ticket master.com or 330-945-9400.
Ellery — 8 p.m. Tuesday, Stewart Room, Randall Campus Center, Malone College, 515 25th St. N.W., Canton. $5; Malone students, free. 330-471-8240.
Lesley Pike — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, E.J. Thomas Hall Plaza, 198 Hill St., University of Akron. Rock the Roo Concert Series. Free.
Hatebreed — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Peabody's DownUnder, 2083 E. 21st St., Cleveland. 216-776-9999. $17. http://www.ticketmaster.com or 330-945-9400.
Slaid Cleaves — 8 p.m. Wednesday, Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. With Graham Weber. $15. 216-383-1124.
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