Finally found myself in Akron with time, so I dragged The Fambly into Guitar Department. Now THIS…read moreis more like it. Every inch of wall has something playable hanging therefrom. Nearly every inch of floor has drums, amps, cabs, amps on top of cabs, cabs on top of OTHER cabs. I had only been in the store about ninety seconds when I overhear a guy nearly buying a Kay Speed Demon guitar. Now just having one to look at is pretty great, but this one was also for sale. You could, given a couple hundred, just walk out with that baby and be cutting a demo before dark. (They really respect the mongrel, here, by which I mean the instrument as well as the customer. Dan "Loving Ohio From a Distance" Auerbach used to wander around the shop hoping to get noticed... I mean "shopping." Yeah, shopping. He's one of those snobbishly anti-snobbery guitar guys, who fetishize the crappy guitars their blues gods played, while playing them through a quarter million dollars worth of effects and electronics.) But enough about success. Found a vintage Fender volume/tone pedal. Well, that just had to go home with me. Bought a couple other things. Time was, there was a great shop like this every ten blocks or so in every city in Uh Murh Cuh Now? "Bro! Just buy that on-line." Right. Buy a guitar, without playing it? Buy an amp, without hearing it? Good luck with that plan, Mr. Malmsteen. They do consignments, too, which is a great way to either upgrade or downgrade your studio, bandroom or man cavity. These guys deserve your business. They sure helped me, and I'll bet they will help you. While we were there, I overheard a drummer, tired from being ridiculed by other musicians, decide to change instruments. Guy goes up to the sales counter and says, "I'll take that red trumpet over there, and that accordion." After a second, the store clerk says ,"OK, you can have the fire extinguisher but the radiator stays."

From the owner: New and used musical instruments, live and recording gear, marching and school instruments, dj…read morelighting, drums, keyboards and accessories

Listen, when it comes to wedding bands. The orchestra are second to none. To have so much talent…read morewith no egos is a true marvel. If you leave not entertained, you came without a pulse. Pay the money and receive quality.

This review is about DJ Judy Chevrolet and the broker (CLE Music Group)…read more Thank goodness that my cousin recommeded CLE music group to me, or else we would never have found DJ Judy Chevrolet for our wedding. They also did the uplighting for our room, which made the place come to life. Our wedding was at Landerhaven When going through the profile choices, it was so obvious, from first glance that Judy Chevrolet was the perfect choice. AND SHE WAS. Judy exudes a command over her work, one that a client could rest their faith in. She is not pushy, not stressed out, and can be seamlessly flexible in the moment. Elegant woman too. Vibes well with people Her experience showed. Somehow, the folks who I never thought would be on the dance floor danced, people danced the whole night. She correctly and smartly put the right songs in a the right times. The vibe stayed alive. Seriously folks, this night was like magic. My wedding is the best day of my life. This brokerage is easy to deal with, offering something for everyone, not over the top pricey either. My cousin used them at his Landerhaven wedding, as well. Thank you Rick and Veronica

CIC provides the musical instruments for my kid's school band. They deliver directly to the school…read moreso we don't have to drive to Cuyahoga Falls to pick up the instruments. However, if you want to return an instrument, you will have to drive to Cuyahoga Falls. They also pick them up for repairs from the school. The quality of the trumpet that my son received was excellent. One time, we received a faulty valve and they replaced it with no problem. Being able to rent instruments is nice and they provide cases and cleaning supplies too. I had a very good experience renting from here for the last couple years.

Really nice place with a great selection! The man at the counter is VERY nice and helpful!read more

The owner Courtney Bellamy is one of the realest and best in the business! The time and care she…read moretakes and the amount of effort she puts in us artists is remarkable! Brickyard for life!

From the owner: Brickyard Entertainment Management Group is an Independent Record Label that’s a “One Stop Shop”…read morefor our artists/musicians. We provide our artists the opportunity to have creative control, unlimited recording studio time, opportunities to tour & perform at venues, but most importantly, venture into more opportunities that will build their brand and show their versatility.

Great band! They have a wonderful sound, very upbeat and fun! They play at a variety of venues in…read moreand around Geauga County.

From the owner: Twisted Toyze is made up of experienced musicians. Playing Rock, Funk & Soul. Fun Dance Music…read more Our website provides details of our show schedules and much more. Since "2018" we have played Clubs, Private Events and Fundraising Events. A-1D, kidney disease & Autism are just among the several groups that we support.

Hot Take: Shakespeare is meant to be acted, not read…read more As a 9th-grade English teacher, I think "Romeo and Juliet" belongs off the required reading list and back on the stage. Shakespeare's plays aren't specimens to examine under a microscope--they're living stories that come alive when talented actors perform them. Want proof? Experience Shakespeare the way it was meant to be enjoyed: outdoors on a summer evening, drink in hand, shouting "Huzzah!" with the crowd as a talented local troupe breathes fresh life into centuries-old scripts. That's exactly what my daughter and I found on an enchanting Sunday evening at Stan Hywet Hall, where the Ohio Shakespeare Festival's "As You Like It" came to life as dark rain clouds mercifully passed overhead, sparing us a downpour. From twinkle-lit brick pathways to moss-covered stone walls and turrets where actors rested between scenes, the gardens of Stan Hywet transport audiences away from the everyday into the magical world of the Bard. Here, love strikes instantly, dialogue dances in rhyme and meter, and fools somehow manage to speak the deepest truths. Though Shakespeare's language sounds foreign to modern audiences, OSF's expressive physicality and vocal intonation make the story easy to follow. Rather than translating Shakespeare, the company invites audiences to understand him naturally. The physical comedy of Touchstone, played with perfect timing by the purple-bearded Brian Pedaci, and Audrey, hilariously portrayed by Hannah Storch, drew waves of laughter from the audience. As Orlando, Trevor Buda impressed--and occasionally terrified--me with his athleticism. When Orlando swung beneath the balcony from a cleverly concealed set of monkey bars, I wondered whether the structure would hold. Fortunately, Buda also doubles as one of the company's carpenters, so he clearly trusted his own handiwork. Buda's earnest, gentlemanly Orlando paired beautifully with Sabrina Maristela's energetic and thoroughly lovable Rosalind. They even made a skeptic like me believe in love at first sight--at least for three fanciful hours. What lingers with me a few days later, though, is the feeling that this company genuinely enjoys performing together. The ensemble feels less like a cast and more like a family inviting you into its after-supper, before-bed entertainment. That sense of warmth and close-knit community is especially refreshing in an age when genuine shared experiences seem increasingly rare. "As You Like It" runs Thursday through Sunday evenings through July 26. Arrive early for the Green Show, where a dozen performers offer a relaxed, audience-driven pre-show that adds another half hour of laughter before the main event. "Macbeth" will follow from August 6 through August 23 (2026). Don't let the trauma of reading "Romeo and Juliet" next to the creepiest boy in your ninth-grade English class keep you from discovering what Shakespeare was always meant to be. Spend an evening laughing under the stars, surrounded by gardens, actors, and neighbors. Let the Ohio Shakespeare Festival convince you that Shakespeare is still well worth the effort.

This is really fun. I attended one of the summer performances at Stan Hwyet Hall, so not at their…read moreindoor theater, but it's the same overall group. The actors were enthusiastic and talented, and the performance was very well done. They stick to the language, but did a great job translating some of the passages through tone and body language. The Green Show prior to the main show was a lot of fun - humor and dancing and mock fighting, with some improv thrown in to really show their range. Definitely a fun experience!