Live music has returned to concert clubs in Northeast Ohio and 'The Rock 'n' Roll Capital of the World.' However, as COVID continues to linger, inflation challenges mount and customer habits change, independent venue operators continue to grapple with myriad challenges.
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On Aug. 18, more than a dozen venues across Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown announced they would require that attendees show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of entering their doors.We look into how the policy will work, how it's being received and how some other upcoming events in the region are taking a slightly different approach.
Akron entertainment venues say their crowds are back and as excited as ever
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Even though temps were in the 40s, Aerosmith tribute band Draw the Line drew an enthusiastic crowd to Akron s Lock 3 Park on May 28.
Dad rock and all, the boys (and girls) are back in town at Akron s live music and performance venues.
And local event promoters who are fielding their first live shows in nearly a year-and-a-half say the crowds are back, too.
Asked recently how he was doing, Akron Civic Theatre executive director Howard Parr seemed to have to pause and take a breath.