Event Type 2: live music

Join host and local music icon Tyler Hawes as he brings in 3 incredibly talented and very different musical acts who all must face the unique challenge of performing the EXACT SAME SETLIST as each other. 

Here’s the rundown: Each act will perform a 7 song set. Each of the 3 acts will contribute 2 songs to this setlist. The 7th song will be chosen by popular vote. What a spectacle! In a given evening, you will experience the same rotation of songs, spanning both era and genre, interpreted in wildly different fashions by some of the best performers around. We bet you’ve never enjoyed hearing the same tunes 3 times in one night as much as you will at InterpRotations at Jilly’s Music Room!

WALK-UPS WELCOME. $5/DOOR. REMAINING SEATS FCFS.

Storm is a 5-piece band of blues-rockers . We search for more modern tracks by blues-rock artists like Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Joe Bonamassa, the Allman Betts Band, Samantha Fish and other similar artists. The band includes bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and vocalists. We like to jam and are excited to perform this more modern, high-energy music for you.

80’s and 90’s radio rock.

Pay attention to Patty No! a no-nonsense rock group from Akron, bringing together the talents of Joe McCormick, Adam Malesky, Kristin Casale and Ian Witt. Guitar, drums, vocals and bass – what more do you need? Witness wild freak outs juxtaposed with melodic tones creating an energetic simplicity reminiscent of styles we all know and love.

Jupiter 2: Intergalactic Surf & Turf

Jupiter 2 is a three-piece instrumental caper, fusing the echo-soaked swagger of surf rock with the hypnotic pulse of deep-space grooves. Emerging from Akron, Ohio’s underground scene, the band features drummer Mark Smith (Dutch Babies, Nite Klub, X_x), guitarist James Millar (Missile Toe, Peep), and bassist Linda Millar (The Crones, Peep)—all veterans of genre-bending projects like Zen Luv Assassins and the F-Models tribute band, S’Not Right.

Their sound is a cinematic collision of vintage sci-fi soundscapes, relentless rhythms, and otherworldly energy—equal parts beach party and alien abduction. 

Whether you’re catching a wave on some distant ocean planet or navigating Akron’s Route 8 at warp speed, Jupiter 2’s Intergalactic Surf & Turf is the ultimate soundtrack for your next cosmic adventure.

Eaten By Kittens is the dastardly punk rock duo of Akron, married couple Chris and Jenna Schuerger.  Already a known quantity in the North Eastern Ohio Music scene, with prominent projects such as The Dead Babysitters Club and the ignoble Industrial/Punk/Noise band [FAKE], Eaten By Kittens seeks to provide a more raw and visceral music experience that is both retrospective and sparklingly fresh.

MR.PINK is a very high energy party cover band from Akron, Ohio covering different genres of music from Bad Company to Naked Eyes to Led Zeppelin to Weezer, and everything in between.

The Stix Trio is a dynamic jazz ensemble based in Cleveland, Ohio. Led by drummer Nehemiah ‘Stix’ Baker, the trio brings a unique blend of jazz, funk, and R&B to the stage, delivering high-energy performances that leave audiences mesmerized.

With their infectious grooves and improvisational prowess, The Stix Trio is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young jazz trios on the scene today. 

Velocity Stax from the heart of the Rubber City, brings the party with their original Rockabilly. 
Sizzling guitar, bombastic drums, and thumping bass. Experience a lively, fun, and danceable time!

Mudhouse Gang is a band of musical misfits riding together to forge an original brand. Born in Akron Ohio, Rick Phillips leads the gang down roads of blues, old-school country and classic hard rock. Rick’s unique lyrics & wailing melodic guitar are complimented by Becky’s tight vocal harmonies, Chuck’s unconventional bass stylings and Doug’s meticulous drumming. 

Weasal Face tribute to The Ramones.

Miller’s Garage is a solo music project of David Michael Miller to showcase songs that don’t quite fit the vibe of Miller and the Other Sinners. The name comes from his grandfather’s business, Miller’s Garage and Trailer Sales, in Wellsville, NY of my childhood. Miller on guitar and Isaiah Griffin on percussion.

David Michael Miller, founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for Miller and The Other Sinners, is a well established musician in the Western New York (WNY) music scene.  Raised on gospel and radio, David loved the sounds of soul music from an early age and began writing playing and writing music as a child.  His music was kept mainly in the church until he was in his 30’s and began playing blues and soul music around WNY in area clubs and dives.  For 6 years he fronted the band, Dive House Union (DHU) which recorded two live albums, one in the prestigious Kleinhan’s Music Hall in Buffalo, NY and one in the historic Aurora Theater, in East Aurora, NY.  David has shared the stage with artists such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Steve Miller Band, Joe Bonamassa, Jonny Lang, Gary Clark Jr., Bobby Blue Bland, Jimmie Vaughan, Shemekia Copeland, Lowest of the Low and many others.  

David represented the WNY Blues Society in 2013 and 2014 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in both the Band and Solo/Duo categories.  He continues to participate in the Blues in the Schools program in Western New York.  In 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 he was presented with the best Male Blues Vocalist Award by Buffalo’s Night Life Magazine and in 2015 was presented with the Arts Services Institute award for “Artist of the Year.” In 2019, David was awarded, “Male Performer of the Year” by the Sportsmen’s Americana Foundation.

We’ll be serving from our regular BRUNCH MENU . Brunch service is available 11AM-3PM.

(NOTE: Food and beverage are NOT free. The show is.)

One Night Live, a first-of-its-kind collaborative project featuring rising artists Ellie Williams, Sofia Lafuente, and Farayi Malek, kicks off a 3-week tour on May 16 with more dates to be added. The tour is a partnership with locally owned independent venues that serve as the heartbeat of their communities across the East Coast, South, and Midwest, nurturing emerging talent and providing them with opportunities to hone their craft. The One Night Live artists will perform alongside local and regional artists selected by each venue. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Each musician will perform their own set every night, and, in an effort to create a more efficient touring model, each will serve as the backing musicians while the other takes center stage. You can watch a performance featuring Williams, Lafuente, and Malek filmed at a tour preview concert in Concord, Massachusetts, here:

Farayi: https://youtu.be/N6VQsDfuGdg,

Sofia: https://youtu.be/AOCmweEZ-6g,

Ellie: https://youtu.be/WrqGpixCSBE

One Night Live is a touring initiative produced with a fresh approach, as a collaboration between three like-minded organizations working to improve the music ecosystem. Live Music Society supports a large and growing network of small performance venues across the U.S. through multiple grant programs – over $4 million issued with 210 grants to 180 venues since 2020; D-TOUR is a network of independent venues and promoters focused on working with emerging artists and small independent venues to route tours, offering indie artists locally owned, unique venue experiences across multiple markets; and Salt Lick Incubator supports independent artists in building sustainable careers. Salt Lick Incubator has been working closely with the artists featured on the tour via writing camps, collaborations, gig opportunities, and branding/marketing support to help set them up for success.

The tour illustrates what can be possible in the midst of challenges that artists and venues face: the economics of touring are more prohibitive than ever, there is less support for rising artists to build their careers and tour, and locally-owned small independent venues, which are important creative community hubs and crucial launchpads for artists, operate on razor thin margins. 

Together Live Music Society, D-TOUR, and Salt Lick Incubator have envisioned a new model that enables rising young artists to break into new markets and build their fanbase – tapping into local scenes and meeting local bands – as well as introducing venues to new talent.  It shines a spotlight on the importance of incubators, working with talented artists that need assistance and making tours a more viable option. It also highlights the importance of independent, locally-owned venues to the artist development ecosystem.  

The collaboration represents three organizations that care about the same things yet have different skill sets and resources. Live Music Society is providing financial support for the tour, and nearly half of the venues have received funding through Live Music Society’s grant program. D-TOUR worked with its affiliate venue members to book the tour, organize the routing, identify local support acts and market the shows. Salt Lick Incubator is providing financial support, marketing and tour logistics in addition to their incubation work with the three artists.

Live Music Society, while working closely with a large network of small performances venues over the past five years, has heard from several venues requesting funds through grant applications to enable them to present emerging artists, a goal that can be financially challenging. One Night Live matches this desire to take a risk in programming, to take a chance on exciting new talent, with external funding that can help to keep their doors open.

Cat Henry, executive director of Live Music Society, states: “The venues in our community want to, and need to, present new artists and welcome touring acts and new customers into their spaces, but it is becoming financially harder and harder to go on tour, and harder to run a smaller venue. When beloved venues close, their social media accounts are often full of comments like, ‘Oh no, I loved that place!’ or ‘What a huge loss,’ but without support it’s not an overstatement to say we risk losing a platform for a generation of promising talent. Artists need places to play, places to stay, and people to listen, and with our partners in One Night Live, we can help make this happen and demonstrate a model that might increase the odds of success for all involved.”

Says Tom DeGeorge, COO, D-TOUR: “D-TOUR is thrilled to be working with LMS to create better opportunities and sustainable paths for developing artists like the talented artists at Salt Lick as well as other incubators around the country. Now more than ever these pathways are needed to protect the relationship between independent venues and artists as well as to enhance the experience of the music fan who finds value and joy in discovering their next favorite artist in this intimate setting for one night live.”

Says Liza Levy, President, Salt Lick Incubator: “Salt Lick Incubator is committed to helping artists build sustainable careers and a crucial component of that is the ability to tour. It has become exceedingly difficult for an emerging artist to build their hard ticket history if they don’t land a coveted opening slot on a bigger tour and or have a viral moment. The support that Live Music Society, D-TOUR, and these independent venues are providing in this non-traditional way is a formidable win for the developing artist community.”

(L to R: Sofia Lafuente, Farayi Malek, Ellie Williams) Photo credit: Jim Sabitus

ABOUT

Ellie Williams (she/her) is a 23-year-old singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, known for her evocative blend of sounds inspired by Fleet Foxes, Maggie Rogers, and Norah Jones. With introspective lyrics, lush atmospheric production, and haunting melodies, Ellie’s music explores themes of self-reflection, queer identity, and personal growth. Her honest narratives not only shape inventive pop sounds but also create space for queer stories and voices to resonate and connect. With over 14 million streams across four singles and her debut EP Warning Signs, Ellie has cultivated a loyal fanbase and is set to release her highly anticipated sophomore EP in 2025.

Sofia Lafuente (she/her) is a Spanish-American artist and songwriter whose bicultural, bilingual upbringing lies at the heart of her introspective and emotionally charged music. Split between Miami and Madrid, Sofia has quickly made a name for herself in the Latin alternative music scene. Her ethereal vocals and evocative storytelling have earned her a dedicated following. Drawing inspiration from artists like Lana Del Rey, early Shakira, and Lizzie McAlpine, Sofia’s music resonates with listeners who connect to her vulnerability and emotional depth. Beyond her solo work, Sofia is also a sought-after songwriter, lending her distinctive voice and introspective lyrics to a variety of creative projects. With a growing presence in the industry, she continues to captivate audiences, solidifying her status as an artist to watch.

Farayi Malek (she/her) is a Grammy-nominated vocalist, world traveler, and solo artist returning to her musical roots. Raised in Southern Idaho by a Zimbabwean immigrant father and a white American mother, she grew up playing the fiddle and embracing diverse cultures. Farayi blends childhood gospel with blues and jazz, creating resonant songs that showcase her effortless vocals. Her debut roots project, produced by Alain Mallet, highlights her unique songwriting, with tracks like “Tonight” demonstrating her accessibility. A Salt Lick Incubator award-winner, she’s mentored by artists like T-Bone Burnett and Jon Batiste. Farayi also teaches at Berklee and New England Conservatory, inspired by her students to pursue her artistic career. Driven by a desire to help others feel seen, she connects with audiences through her soulful voice.

(L to R: Ellie Williams, Sofia Lafuente, Farayi Malek) Ellie 📷: Sam Victoria | Sofia 📷: Zoila Molina | Farayi 📷: Najee Visuals

TOUR ROUTING +  TICKET LINKS

5/16 | GRAMPS | MIAMI, FL

5/17 | CROWBAR | TAMPA, FL

5/19 | WILL’S PUB | ORLANDO, FL

5/20 | ALTAR (MASQUERADE) | ATLANTA, GA 

5/21 | FLAT IRON | GREENSBORO, NC

5/22 | SONGBYRD | WASHINGTON D.C.

5/23 | SMILING MOOSE | PITTSBURGH, PA

5/24 | JILLY’S MUSIC ROOM | AKRON, OH

5/26 | THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL | NEWPORT, KY

5/27 | THE MONARCH | LOUISVILLE, KY

6/01 | DRKMTTR COLLECTIVE | NASHVILLE, TN

D-TOUR is a network of independent venues and promoters focused on working with emerging artists and small independent venues to route tours, offering indie artists locally owned, unique venue experiences across multiple markets. https://d-tour.live/

Live Music Society is a nonprofit whose mission is to recognize and protect small venues across the United States, keeping live music accessible to all. https://www.livemusicsociety.org/

Salt Lick Incubator is a nonprofit which supports independent artists in building sustainable careers. Artists are selected by advisory board members: Jon Batiste, Julia Michaels, Susan Tedeschi, Harvey Mason Jr. Charlie Puth, Patrice Rushen, among others. https://www.saltlickincubator.org/

ReCoyle is composed of five local musicians.  

Peggy Coyle has been singing in the Akron area for many years, most notably 20 years with Phil Palumbo. Tom Work has just retired from 1964 The Tribute, after spending 40 years playing the role of George Harrison. Larry Davis has been in the area working, for the last 12 years he performed at Szalays on Sundays with Tucker,Davis and Block.   Greg Gibson has been in the area all his life playing in many local bands, currently with the Gene Fiocca Group and the Akron Big Band.  Frank Margida has spent his entire life in the Akron area performing with local groups, including the Danjo Jazz Orchestra and the Gene Fiocca band.  Also, all 5 of these musicians perform with the NEO Jazz Orchestra.

OUTDATED VIEW – Akron/Cleveland alternative rock blues band.

Formed in 2015 Outdated View is the culmination of four individuals coming together sharing the love of playing and creating.  Since their inception of playing covers of old blues and rock songs in the basements of Kenmore Ohio, Outdated View has created an exciting blend energetic alternative rock, strong blues tones and inspirations, and bits of progressive and psychedelic rock and roll.  For the past seven years Outdated view has been sharing its unique blend of original music through out their home state of Ohio and now they are ready to share that with you.

The Buffalo Ryders – singer-guitarist Joe Risdon, drummer Mike Lupica, bassist Mike Coduto hail from Akron, OH. Known for their blend of raw, riff-heavy alternative rock, the band is touring the midwest and southeast in support of their latest album “Never on Time”. Risdon and Lupica founded the band with their debut EP “Egghead” (2019) followed up by their debut full-length album “Where the Liars Go” (2021), sophomore album “Going Nowhere” (2022), and newest album “ Never on Time” (2024). More information on The Buffalo Ryders can be found on social media and at www.buffaloryders.com.

Wear Your Dancin’ Shoes!
Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Swizzle Stick Band is a big band with a big sound! Playing Motown, Funk, Soul and Rock N Roll favorites from the 60’s through today, you’ll want to tap your feet and move to the groove when you hear them play!

Join host and local music icon Tyler Hawes as he brings in 3 incredibly talented and very different musical acts who all must face the unique challenge of performing the EXACT SAME SETLIST as each other. 

Here’s the rundown: Each act will perform a 7 song set. Each of the 3 acts will contribute 2 songs to this setlist. The 7th song will be chosen by popular vote. What a spectacle! In a given evening, you will experience the same rotation of songs, spanning both era and genre, interpreted in wildly different fashions by some of the best performers around. We bet you’ve never enjoyed hearing the same tunes 3 times in one night as much as you will at InterpRotations at Jilly’s Music Room!

Screaming Engines is a high-energy rock band based in Kent, Ohio, delivering raw and electrifying performances that resonate with fans of both classic and modern rock. Known for their dynamic stage presence and a sound that blends powerful riffs with emotionally charged lyrics, the band has become a local favorite and is rapidly gaining a broader audience.

With “Get Humble” Handsome Jack digs again into the classic American musical lexicon (blues, soul, country, rock n’roll) to craft a timeless rock album ideal for house and block parties. “Get Humble” is packed with soulful vocals, swampy guitars, countrified rock, and west coast vocal harmonies. Their most accomplished album to date.

Hailing from Lockport NY, Handsome Jack plays a fusion of boogie soul rock n roll that has earned the admiration of fellow rock travelers such as Chris Robinson and Neal Casal (CRB, Black Crowes), Zachary Gabbard (Buffalo Killers), and Ben McLeod (All Them Witches) among many others.

Handsome Jack is Jamison Passuite (guitar/vocals), Joey Verdonselli (bass/vocals), and Bennie Hayes (drums/vocals).

Walkups Welcome. $5/Door. REMAINING SEATS FCFS. NOTE! New, earlier showtime!

15 60 75 The Numbers has been praised by almost every national music publication and several international publications since the beginning of their 50 years of live performances and recordings. Many fans are under the impression that the band remains obscure by choice. In fact, they have never been offered a contract from any recording company in the industry, ever.

The music “cannot be categorized”, “cannot be defined”, “is too original”. The music industry is not about music anymore. It is about selling products the public can relate to. After all, it is a business. Even “alternative” music has become a label. The founder of the band, Robert Kidney, explains, “The music industry, the media, and the tellsusourvision (TV) are defining for the American public what is good music by only playing and supporting what is profitable. We are taught to disregard everything that is not familiar. We (The Numbers Band) give the people our best. Our effort goes into being creative, unique and original. We define our own sound. There are no rules because we don’t play the game. We are not in it for the game, we’re in it for the music.”

So, the band continues to create and evolve outside of the “Rock & Roll” establishment. The majority of the recordings were financed by friends who loved the music enough to put up their own money. Hundreds of photographs taken of the band in different stages of it’s existence by different amazing people tell a story of intense performances, long nights, and the passing of time. Band members have come and gone, and returned again. Robert sees music as much more than an emotional release or a performance. It is a job, a job for which he demands respect and payment for services.

Robert Kidney picked up a guitar and began teaching himself to play when he 16. He bought a 45 record called Guitar Boogie Shuffle and his cousin, Larren Hesson, taught Robert the licks. He also taught him to play one of his favorite songs, Riders On The Storm. At 17, Robert played solo in coffee houses and also opened for several acts at La Cave in Cleveland such as Linda Rhonstadt and the Stone Ponys and Janis Ian. He never found the time to learn to read music. After a short stint in the service in Chicago, he moved back to northeast Ohio in the spring of 1969. A friend, Gary Hawk, had formed a band called Pig Iron in Wadsworth, Ohio. Robert opened for them at the Akron Art Museum and several band members asked him to come to a rehersal sometime. When Robert did show up, Gary had left the group, and the remaining members wanted him to be their front man. Robert changed the name of the band to 15 60 75.

The title of the band has always aroused curiosity from fans. The fans called them The Numbers because it was easier than trying to get the figures right. Numbers had not been used in a name before, and the political climate in 1970 was quite Orwell-ian. Robert choose a sequence of numbers mentioned in a book written by Paul Oliver called The Blues Fell This Morning. In the chapter “The Jinx Is On Me”, Oliver describes the Numbers Racket popular in Harlem in the 1950s and how dreams were analyzed as number sequences and used for placing bets. The band’s music theory specialist, Terry Hynde, also discovered that 15 divided 15 is 1, 60 divided by 15 is 4, and 75 divided by 15 is 5. In a musician’s world, “1, 4, 5,” is referred to as the “universal progression”.

The band resides in northeast Ohio. They have several recordings under their belt and more music than they can afford to release. Robert has recorded and toured with Anton Fier and his Golden Palominos. Robert and his brother, Jack, have toured Holland twice. The brothers also traveled to London, England in 1998 to perform in the Disastodrome! production by David Thomas. The entire band went to London to perform at the Royal Festival Hall in 2000. For more information on the production, and The Kidney Brothers, go to The Brothers And The Blues Abstract. This band has an incredibly interesting history. Continue with reading Modern Is Just Old Hat Chromed. A History., or better yet, go to The Schedule and check them out live.

“We are not interested in making hits, we are interested in making history.”
Robert Kidney, Creem magazine.

Join host and local music icon Tyler Hawes as he brings in 3 incredibly talented and very different musical acts who all must face the unique challenge of performing the EXACT SAME SETLIST as each other. 

Here’s the rundown: Each act will perform a 7 song set. Each of the 3 acts will contribute 2 songs to this setlist. The 7th song will be chosen by popular vote. What a spectacle! In a given evening, you will experience the same rotation of songs, spanning both era and genre, interpreted in wildly different fashions by some of the best performers around. We bet you’ve never enjoyed hearing the same tunes 3 times in one night as much as you will at InterpRotations at Jilly’s Music Room!