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American Football stopping by the House of Blues last Friday night! For over 20 years, this band's emo rock sounds have meant so much to so many. We were honored to be there! Check out these photos from the night.

Full gallery link:
https://cleverock.com/american-football-concert-photos-house-of-blues-cleveland-oh-08-07-2026/

📷Andrew Leonard

Evanescence returned to Blossom, this time as the sole headliner! Amy Lee reminded everyone why they have been unstoppable for over 20 years! Their two hours were filled with flames, riffs, pianos, and nostalgia!

Full gallery:
https://cleverock.com/evanescence-concert-photos-blossom-music-center-cuyahoga-falls-oh-07-30-2026/

📷 Patrick Fenner

CONTEST: The Afterburn Music Festival

Get ready for one of Northeast Ohio’s biggest new rock weekends! CleveRock.com has teamed up with The Afterburn Music Festival to give one lucky winner a four-pack of Weekend General Admission passes plus a parking pass for the inaugural festival, taking place August 14-15 at Victory Park in North Ridgeville.

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https://cleverock.com/contest-time-4-pack-of-weekend-passes-parking-to-the-afterbrun-music-festival/

The Afterburn Ohio Music Fest

AC/DC returned back (in black!) to Ohio to continue its Power Up tour, this time at Ohio Stadium! We saluted these legends as they kept everyone on their feet all night!
📸: Andrew Leonard

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Jack Johnson made his return to Blossom Music Center for a night of unforgettable music, new and old. Check out the full gallery of photos we captured online now! https://cleverock.com/jack-johnson-blossom-music-center-cuyahoga-falls-oh-07-07-26/

INTERVIEW: Kevin Nealon
“For more than four decades, Kevin Nealon has built a career on making audiences laugh without ever seeming like he’s trying too hard. Nealon has become one of the most recognizable and respected voices in stand-up or chatting with celebrities while hiking up a mountain trail, he has mastered the art of making humor feel effortless. Fortunately for Cleveland audiences, he’ll soon return to one of his favorite comedy clubs when he headlines Hilarities Fourth Street Theatre from July 24-26.”

Full interview:
https://cleverock.com/interview-kevin-nealon/

Concert Review: Paul Simon

“Paul Simon brought his nearly 70 years of professional experience to Blossom Music Center on June 23, 2026 for the first time in almost a decade. Simon alleged he was retiring in 2018 due to severe hearing loss.”

https://cleverock.com/concert-review-paul-simon/

Interview: Gigi Perez

“Some artists spend years trying to find the right audience. For Gigi Perez—who brings her headlining tour to Cleveland on June 30—the audience found her in spectacular fashion.”

Full Interview:
https://cleverock.com/interview-gig-perez/

Interview Alert!
Gin Blossoms

Gin Blossoms will roll into Lock 3 in Downtown Akron on Friday, June 26!

If you don’t expect too much from them, you might not be let down.

Hell, even if you expect a lot from them, you still won’t be let down.

https://cleverock.com/interview-gin-blossoms-robin-wilson/

BLEACHERS FOREVER. Despite a stage taken over by bugs, Bleachers brought an energy to Jacobs Pavilion that you just have to experience to understand. Check out all the moments from this incredible show on the site now! https://cleverock.com/bleachers-concert-photos-jacobs-pavilion-cleveland-oh-06-19-2026/