live music

To celebrate the release of her new CD, local artist Kate Westfall is planning a big night of live music, art, costumes and belly dancing. Billed as “The Outburst,” the event will take place at the 4th Street Bar on Saturday, Feb. 25 and feature a strong roster of talent drawn together for just one […]

MANSFIELD — After nearly 30 years Frank Medley still looks forward to his annual Special Wish Music Festival. The event will be held Feb. 4, at the Liederkrans (1212 Silver Lane) in Mansfield from noon until midnight. “It’s a great night — great cause,” He said. The inaugural event was created after a friend’s daughter, […]

MANSFIELD — Hand Jam Night at the 4th Street Bar is a pretty unusual event. Where else, on an otherwise unremarkable Wednesday evening, can you walk in off the street and end up sat on the bar floor thumping an African djembe drum, keeping time with a searing set of amplified guitar riffs? But let’s […]

MANSFIELD — The inaugural Metal for Miracles concert will take place on Dec. 10 at Belcher’s House of Rock at 8 p.m. “It’s going to be our first annual toy drive,” said Adam Matthews, the creator of the event. “I wanted to get this going, kind of like a fail safe for the community.” Matthews, […]

MANSFIELD — A few weeks back I spent an evening at the Mansfield Liederkranz enjoying a ‘Liederabend,’ a rousing and hugely enjoyable evening of classical music and dance, complemented with beer and schnitzel. The music came from the talented folks at Mid-Ohio Opera, led by Artistic Director and tenor singer Joel Vega. I’d seen Joel […]

MANSFIELD — Mansfield has a mind-blowing live music scene. We’ve been saying it for months. Richland Source believes in it so much, we’ve made our very own mixtape of the best of local artists. You can purchase it starting today for $7. And you should. In May, Richland Source made a commitment to promoting live […]

MANSFIELD — Perhaps playing a home show is the best way for a band to remember its roots. Narrow/Arrow headlined a show at Relax, It’s Just Coffee Thursday night before beginning a 10-day tour of the southeastern United States. “We’re doing the run with the band, Cave Paint from Lancaster, Pennsylvania,” Narrow/Arrow’s lead singer and […]

MANSFIELD — Aurelio Diaz insists his “Brown Sound” music project is inclusive, despite its moniker that may suggest otherwise. “Black or white bores me. I don’t like the thought that you’re ‘black’ or ‘white,’” he said as he gave the words “black” and “white” air quotes. “It’s like the middle doesn’t matter. “Brown is more […]

MANSFIELD — Many people have told Robert Baker he was born at the wrong time, but he disagrees. Baker, a Mansfield resident, makes his living riffing the music of Rock Bands from the 70s and 80s and sharing his music online. “I used to be obsessed with the band Creed, and my dad one day […]

MANSFIELD — Condrea Webber was 9-years-old when her aunt overheard her singing Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” in her bedroom. She remembers being embarrassed when her aunt came in, but remembers fondly how she told her ‘You’ve got something.’ “I’ve always loved to sing, but I was always shy,” Webber said. The encouragement of her family and […]