Schedule
Mother Ale
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
101 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
115 North Willow St.
Kent, OH 44240
Mother Ale plays classic rock, pop, southern rock, and country. Perfect for bars, parties, patios and parties. We are a Four Piece Electric Band featuring two and three part harmonies. We also play as an acoustic act for unplugged gigs.
Gordon & The Gal
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
157 Lounge
157 S. Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Revolution Pie
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Barflyy
100 E Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
Recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s premier Beatles bands, Revolution Pie specializes in re-creating the music, vocals, and essence of the finest pop songs ever written and recorded by the greatest band in musical history. They will be performing an acoustic version of their show at this year’s festival. For…
Blue Moondogs
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant
135 East Erie Street
Suite 202
Kent, OH 44240
Blue Moondogs is the acoustic duo of Eric Oswald and Linda Neiger. Eric Oswald, Columbia recording artist and guitar player extraordinaire, has shared the stage with the likes of Don Dokken, Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses) and others from the Key Club in Hollywood to Blossom Music Center. He has…
Babies In Black
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bell Tower Brewing Co.
310 Park Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240
Babies in Black is singer-songwriter Rachel Roberts and Dr. Beth Hiser (music professor at Baldwin Wallace). The duo, Roberts on guitar and Hiser on upright bass, plays 50-60s rockabilly and pop songs, including original compositions resembling the doo-wop era. Lifetime fans of the Beatles, they are excited to play a…
Rob Covert
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bricco
210 South Depeyster Street
Kent, OH 44240
Rob Covert is a Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist in Cleveland, OH. He has been performing on stage since he was 5 years old. Through the 90’s and early 2000’s Rob, and his bands, performed with many national acts, including The Clarks, Modern English, Sixpence None the Richer, Rick Springfield,…
The Jillettes
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings
176 E Main St
Kent, OH 44240
The Jillettes play classic rock and oldies, but they are not afraid to tackle the modern sounds of today. Known for their British Invasion shows, they also do all-Beatles, because they rock like that.
Abbey Road
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dominick’s Pub
147 Franklin Ave
Kent, Ohio 44240
Abbey Road performs with the same models of guitars, amps and drums The Fab Four used in their concerts.
Get Back
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kent State Hotel And Conference Center
215 S. Depeyster Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Dave Raybould and Jeff Johnson have been playing together for over 33 years, and formed Get Back in 1990 out of a love for the Beatles. Kirk Kaelber is joining on bass, Phil Yoder is joining on Cajon/ percussion.
Ella Choi
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Last Exit Books and Cafe
124 E Main St, Ste 1
Kent, Ohio 44240
Ella is captivating local audiences with her soulful singing, acoustic and electric guitar. She performs locally at coffee shops, farmer’s markets and festivals. She also performs occasionally in Nashville – most recently at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Bluebird Café. Her style is best described as…
Opus 216
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Laziza
195 East Erie Street
Kent, OH 44240
Violinist Ariel Clayton Karas and bassist Joel Negus of Cleveland-based ensemble OPUS 216 return for their fourth year of acoustic-classical stylings of Beatles tunes for Beatlefest. Founded by violinist Ariel Clayton Karas in 2012, OPUS 216 and its members perform more than 150 public and private events yearly and collaborate…
Jon Donnegan
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Loft Tavern
112 W Main Street
Kent, Ohio, 44240
Jon Donnegan is a guitarist and producer from Georgia. He played original music in the bands Dragonfly and Daybreaker as well as the British Invasion tribute act Groove Britannia. During his 2 year stint in Nashville he played and sang in Beatles4Sale, loving every minute of playing the songs that…
Hey Monea
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
This band of tender-hearted rascals, brothers, has been bonded by three albums, years of touring and recording, and a deep love of music and desire to bring people together. They’ve played festivals all over the world including Hard Rock Calling in London (Bruce Springsteen / Lady Antebellum), The Rock Boat…
The Reatles
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
More information about this band is coming soon – please check back!
Mississippi Wheelhouse
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Panini’s Bar & Grill
295 S Water Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
These veterans of the Northeast Ohio music scene have combined forces to form MISSISSIPPI WHEELHOUSE. The combination of Great Songs, Harmonies and Dual Guitars gives the band their unique sound. MISSISSIPPI WHEELHOUSE performs well known songs that are not the usual cover songs but ones that have been in everyone’s…
Mike Binder & Priscilla
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240
Mike Binder & Priscilla comprise one the area’s most energetic acoustic duos. Performing material that ranges from variety artists from Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Jimmy Buffet, Bon Jovi, Pink, Janis Joplin and Motown to classics from 80’s, 70’s, 60’s and 50’s…all your favorite songs. Whether a club, event, wedding reception…
Blue Shift
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Rays Place
135 Franklin Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240
BlueShift is a 4-piece rock band out of Akron, Ohio that delights in entertaining its audience. The band plays a wide range of vocal-driven classic rock and really looks forward to an Fab Four set list for the 2023 Beatlefest in Kent Ohio. BlueShift is the happy combination of Rick…
Liverpool Lads
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Venice Cafe
163 W. Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
The Liverpool Lads strive to recreate those great Fab Four memories, both musically and visually, with replicas of the same vintage instruments, amplifiers, and wardrobes used by The Beatles. They perform Beatles music mainly from 1962-1966, with a helping of later material included for good measure. Expect the hits, but…
Up’Til 4
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Kent, OHIO 44240
Up ‘Til 4 is dedicated to acoustic rock music from the singer-songwriter era of the 60s and 70s through the modern indie-folk music of today. They put special emphasis on vocal harmonies–this time, of the Beatles.
The Sunrise Jones
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Zephyr Pub
106 W Main St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
The Sunrise Jones is a high-energy cover band dedicated to faithfully recreating the music you love to hear. This talented 5-piece lineup wields a broad and eclectic song list that spans every genre from the 50’s to present day. With professional sound & lights available and an integrated video screen,…