Schedule

Liverpool Lads
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Barflyy
100 E 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…

Opus 216
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Battleground Taproom and Mexican Kitchen Website
425 Cherry Street
Kent, Ohio 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…

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…

Mother Ale
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant
135 East Erie Street
Suite 202
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.

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
6:30 pm - 9:30 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.

David Ciucevich
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Last Exit Books and Cafe
124 E Main St, Ste 1
Kent, Ohio 44240

David is an operatic tenor with the Cleveland Orchestra, and a renowned clarinetist. Can’t wait for his Beatles!

Gordon & The Gal
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Laziza
195 East Erie Street
Kent, OH 44240

Chris Hatton
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Loft Tavern
112 W Main Street
Kent, Ohio, 44240

The Mostly Factual, Band Autobiography I perform over 150 local and regional gigs a year. Most of them are solo gigs in which I utilize a guitar, microphone, synthesizer, percussion and a loop pedal. One of my main goals when performing, is to make music on the loop pedal that…

The Reatles
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

North Water Brewing Co.
101 Crain Ave.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Matt Ranly and Jordan Ranly connect professionally as musicians to pay tribute to the greatest band of all time…The Beatles! Accompanying acoustic guitars, driving bass, and beautiful harmonies make for a memorable experience for an audience of all ages.

Monea Brothers
7:30 pm - 9:30 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…

Revolution Pie
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Panini’s Bar & Grill
295 S Water Street
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. For 18 years, Revolution Pie has brought their high energy and family friendly performance to…

Vince Ruby
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The Pub
401 Franklin Avenue,
Kent, OH 44240

Blue Shift
7:00 pm - 10:00 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…

Doug Smith
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Venice Cafe
163 W. Erie St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Doug Smith is a nationally recognized acoustic guitarist who weaves together folk, classical, jazz and contemporary forms into a unique, flowing fingerpicking style recalling the playing of Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, and Alex de Grassi. Doug Smith’s playing style has developed through many influences over the years. He…

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,…