Entertainment

The entertainment Schedule and Reviews:

2012 Lineup Coming Soon

2011 Entertainment HEADLINERS

Funkology brings back the classic sounds of the past consisting of a full horn section, rhythm section, male and female vocalists.  Formed in 2007, Funkology has been entertaining local venues and festivals with their energy and talent.  From Stevie Wonder to Elvis, Chicago to Aretha...  Funkology plays music that you grew up with and is sure to get you up and dancing!

Midnite Groove Thursday, June 23th: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visit Website One of Ohio's most talented and entertaining bands. . . Midnite Groove consists of two powerful male and female lead vocals, polished harmonies and riveting lead guitar!  Fun, energetic and versitile, this group is hired for all-occasion events such as, private parties, weddings, clubs and venues.  Midnite Groove easily converts from duo or trio ta a five-piece Show Band!
FUNKOLOGY Friday, June 24th: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
UNDER THE RADAR Saturday, June 25th: 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Visit Website The 25th Annual Strongsville Rib Burn-Off will feature a musical reunion on Saturday night June 25th from 6:30pm to 10:30pm in the gazebo on the Commons at the corner of Pearl Rd and Rt 82. Under The Radar (known locally as the duo of Gary Willard and Paul Silvestro), who can be seen at area clubs such as The Mad Cactus, Bilo’s, and The Blue Snapper in Middleburg Heights, will blossom into a full five-piece band with an interesting combination of musicians. Willard and Silvestro performed in the late 70’s & early 80’s in the bands ‘Breakout’ and ‘Nasty Habits’, appearing regularly at The Agora, The Corral, Filthy McNasty’s, and many other premier nightclubs throughout a seven state area. With them on bass guitar at that time was Mark Best, who will be joining them for this Strongsville performance. Best is most recently known for his work with the local group ‘Oasis’. Willard and Silvestro also performed in ‘The Evidence’, an all-original project, with drummer JR Silvestro (Paul’s brother). The Evidence went on to open concerts for Cheap Trick, Belinda Carlisle, Southside Johnny, and many others, on stages such as The Front Row, Nautica, and The National Rib Cook-Off. The Silvestro’s moved on to form the popular 90’s Cleveland club staple ‘Pop Gun’
Past Strongsville Rib Burnoff Entertainment
ARMSTRONG BEARCATS Visit Website Thursday, June 25th: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Opening the show was Cleveland’s Armstrong Bearcat Band. I had been hearing good things about this band for quite some time but had never seen them. I was really missing out. This band is beyond a doubt the best area band I have seen so far. Armstrong Bearcat ripped through a set of “jump up an down, head” rockin’ blues the way it was meant to be played: loud, rude and aggressive. This is a band to watch.
Grand Avenue Visit Website Friday, June 26th: 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. The Grand Avenue Band's high-energy performance will keep you dancing all night long and their experienced Master Of Ceremonies will ensure that your event runs smoothly and to your satisfaction. Individually members of the band emanate personality and talent. Together as a group they are simply amazing and able to please even the most discriminating audience. An extraordinary combination of 5 fabulous vocalists and multi-instrumentalists puts them in a class of their own, gives them unparalleled versatility in song selection and the ability to give authentic renditions that sound like original recordings. The band performs Jazz Standards, Motown, Pop/TOP 40, Hip-Hop, Disco, Rock and Oldies. The band also performs many Jewish, Irish Italian and Greek songs and is perfect for multi-cultural events with a diverse guest list. The band has an extensive wardrobe and will let you select the wardrobe combination that fits your personal style and type of event best.
Island Jeff Visit Website Saturday, June 27th: 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. There are some new additions to the musical presentation available through Jeff Cavallo's Live Piano & Steel Pan Music, LLC. Starting with the new instruments: I added the sound of the Hammond B-3, the Jazz standard, with the Korg CX-3 keyboard. Also added is the digital marimba and vibes sound of the MalletKat, a 3-octave keyboard sized percussion unit. I've also recorded a CD of Steel Pan favorites that is now available.
Raisin' Cain Visit Website Saturday, June 27th: 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. The flagship band of Skip Roberts Entertainment, Raisin’ Cain has entertained people throughout the eastern third of the U.S., from Michigan to Florida, from Indiana to South Carolina. A six piece group, Raisin’ Cain has the perfect mix for any event. A variety of musical styles, sparkling personality, world class talent and professional attitude have made Raisin Cain one of the most sought after bands in the land. Based in Cleveland, Ohio Raisin’ Cain is available for your function year round. Drummer George Haley, is joined by Skip Roberts, president of Skip Roberts Entertainment, on guitar. Keyboardist Jim McShane writes the band’s musical arrangements. Bass player Dave Niksa is the on stage sound technician, and keeps the band sounding great from a big dance sound to the soothing quiet tones of a “Jazzy” dinner set. The smooth sound of Jim Roberts on Saxophone rounds out the instrumentation.  All five guys sing. Sue Finnegan is the featured vocalist. With an incredibly versatile voice, Sue sounds perfect on songs by a variety of artists including Rihanna, Etta James, Christina Aguliera, Natalie Cole, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Diana Ross, Pink, Aretha Franklin, Patsy Cline, and more.