Nighttown Announces 17 New Shows

From Nighttown: Nighttown has added 17 new shows to the May and June lineup that will include a wide array of music genres.

Kamal Abdul-Alim Quintet

• Sunday, May 14
• 7 PM
• $15

Dynamic North Coast Trumpeter, and recording artist leads All-Star Quintet playing Soul Jazz, and More!!
Featuring: Kamal Abdul-Alim-trumpet, Cecil Rucker-vibes, George Pearson-piano, Bradford McGhee-bass, & Larry Hancock-drums.

Pat Harris

• Friday, June 2
• 8:30 PM
• $15

North Coast Vocalist extraordinaire sings jazz, gospel, opera, and more live at Nighttown! With All-Star Lineup! Featuring: Cliff Barnes-piano, Walter Barnes-bass, Zaire Darden-drums, Lee Savory-trumpet, Andrenee Fant-Prie-background vocals, Kevin Henderson-background vocals, & very special guest Lafayette Carthon-piano.

The Numbers Band (15-60-75)

• Saturday, June 3
• 8:30 PM
• $10

From Kent, Ohio! Celebrating their 47th Year! Northeast Ohio Jazz, Blues, & Rock Legends hit the Stage at Nighttown! Featuring: Bob Kidney-guitar & vocals, Jack Kidney-harmonica, sax, keys, & vocals, Terry Hynde-sax, Bill Watson-bass, & Clint Alguire-drums.

Urbanity w/Albare & Phil Turcio

• Wednesday, June 7
• 7 PM
• $20

From Melbourne, Australia! All-Star International Contemporary Jazz Group live at Nighttown!
Featuring: Albare-guitar, Phil Turcio-keyboards, Gerry Pantazis-bass, & Peter Mollica-drums.

Lucas Kadish Trio

• Friday, June 9
• 8:30 PM
• $20

Rapidly Rising young guitarist from Hudson, Ohio & NYC leads East Coast based Trio live at Nighttown!
Featuring: Lucas Kadish-guitar, Devon Gillingham-acoustic bass, & Kweku Sumbry-drums.

Hubb's Groove w/David Garfield

• Monday, June 12
• 7 PM
• $20

Piano & Keyboard artist extraordinaire David Garfield from George Benson's group teams up with Hubb's Groove for exciting night of Contemporary Jazz at Nighttown!
Featuring: David Garfield-piano & keys, Robert Hubbard-drums, Tony Watson-sax, Walter Barnes-bass, & Special Guest Vocalist TBA.

Philippe LeJeune

• Wednesday, June 14
• 7 PM
• $15

From Toulouse, France! Boogie Woogie and Jazz from Dynamic French Pianist & Trio.
Featuring: Philippe LeJeune-piano & vocals, George Lee-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums.

Joe Lovano "Hometown Sessions" & "Quartet"

• Thursday & Friday, June 15 & 16
• Thurs. 8 PM Fri 8:30 PM
• $30

Tenor Titan returns home for two night stand Live at Nighttown! Thursday, June 15: "Hometown Sessions" w/Eddie Baccus Sr.-organ, Bob Ferrazza-guitar, & Anthony Lovano-drums. Friday, June 16: Joe Lovano Quartet w/Anthony Fucco-piano, Aidan Plank-acoustic bass, & Carmen Castaldi-drums.

Nicolas Meier

• Saturday, June 17
• 8:30 PM
• $20

From Switzerland and the UK! Virtuoso Guitarist from Jeff Beck's group leads All-Star Group for Cleveland debut at Nighttown!

Eddie Baccus Sr. & Jr.

• Sunday, June 18
• 7 PM
• $20

Father's Day Celebration with the legendary Baccus Family leading All-Star Group live at Nighttown!
Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ, Eddie Baccus Jr.-Sax, Cecil Rucker-Vibes, Billy Artis-Guitar, Perry William III-Drums, & Special Guest Vocalist Mike Cady.

Water Seed

• Wednesday, June 21
• 7 PM
• $20

Exciting 8-piece band from New Orleans with vocals & horns play Funk, Second Line, & then some Live at Nighttown!

Beppe Gambetta

• Friday, June 23
• 8:30 PM
• $20

From Italy! Master of Fingerstyle Guitar Beppe Gambetta returns to Nighttown! With Special Guest opening act: Pete Cavano.

Travis "Moonchild" Haddix

• Saturday, June 24
• 8:30 PM
• $15

World Class Bluesman orbits in to Nighttown with his swinging, and soulful 8 Piece Band with full horn section!

Sullivan Fortner Trio

• Sunday, June 25
• 7 PM
• $20

From New Orleans, & NYC. Jazz Brunch & Jazz Fest Finale with rapidly rising pianist & Trio live at Nighttown!

Transportation Boulevard

• Sunday, June 25
• 7 PM
• $10

Dynamic North Coast Jazz Trio live at Nighttown! Featuring: Jeremey Poparad-guitar, Alan Gleghorn-bass, & Bob Walker-drums.

Django Festival All-Stars

• Wednesday, June 28
• 7 PM
• $30

Direct from France! All-Star French Group brings Gypsy Jazz in to the 21st Century Live at Nighttown!
As featured at Birdland, Newport Jazz Festival, and SF Jazz Center!
Featuring: Samson Shmitt-lead guitar, Ludovic Beier-accordion & accordina, Pierre Blanchard-violin,
Doudou Cuillerier-rhythm guitar & vocals, & Antonio Licusati-bass.

Songwriters Circle w/Rick Szekelyi, Gretchen Pleuss, Rebekah Jean, & Tom Girard

• Thursday, June 29
• 8 PM
• $10

North Coast Songwriters Summit Meeting at Nighttown!

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