Backstage with Andrew Bonnis
The Cain Park Backstage Series Presents: Andrew Bonnis!
A professional musician since the age of 14, Andrew Bonnis is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with extensive touring experience both nationally and internationally. Known for his wide-ranging musicality, Andrew performs across multiple genres and has released several albums of original music. His blend of instrumental skill and compelling songwriting makes for a performance that’s both engaging and memorable.
https://www.bonnismusic.com/
Marc Lee Shannon and the Other Brothers
Marc Lee Shannon is a singer-songwriter and native of Akron Ohio. A member of Michael Stanley and The Resonators for 25 years, he has released four albums, numerous singles, and opened for national acts such as The Wallflowers, Pat Benatar, Sammy Hagar, and Eliot Lewis. His Band, My Other Brothers, is a soulful, rockin’ outfit […]
The AirChiefs
The AirChiefs, Rik Storm, Jimmy Ashenbener, Rob Mitchell and Ricky Biagiola, four Cleveland musicians bringing fun back to the music scene. Close harmonies, tunes from your past, memories for your future. Playing the best 60’s rock and roll!
Christopher Burge Trio
Christopher Burge studied saxophone and music theory with Gene Walker and Hank Marr at The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance in 1997. While in school, Christopher toured Thailand with Honk, Wail, and Moan, toured Europe with the OSU Jazz Ensemble, and performed with Barry White, Louie Bellson, Stanley […]
Athena String Quartet
The Athena String Quartet, whose history goes back to 1998, features professional musicians who have performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Cleveland Opera, and pop artists such as Johnny Mathis, Roberta Flack, Smokey Robinson and Josh Groban. Its current members include violinists Leah Goor Burtnett and Sam Petrey, violist Laura Shuster, and cellist Julie Myers […]
Vanessa Rubin
Vocalist Vanessa Rubin brings more than just a great voice to her performances. There’s a richness in her singing that comes from her life-long love of both vocal and instrumental jazz and her deep understanding of the history of the music. With eight album releases and counting, her diverse catalogue includes tribute albums to Carmen […]
Bent String
Bent String performs a mix of American roots music, including early jazz, acoustic blues, gospel, and originals. The quartet centers on the vocals of Kari Ann Rutushin and underpinned with the feel of jazz age swing. With Reed Simon’s hot violin, Kevin T. Richards on the archtop guitars and Cleveland Blues Hall of Fame inductee, […]
Arts Festival
Pride in the Park
43rd Annual Free Yiddish Concert in the Park
Hosted by Workmen’s Circle Performing Artists (in performance order): George Foley (Pianist) Schmaltz Klezmer (Funk) Elizabeth Schwartz and Yale Strom