Cleveland is about to get an exciting new music venue.
The Music Box Supper Club, on the West Bank of the Flats in the former Coconuts space, opens in August. It’s just announced its first lineup of shows, with tickets going on sale to its VIP members Wed 6/18 @ 10am and to the general public Fri 6/20 @ 10am.
The two-story facility will have a downstairs restaurant open all the time. Its stage will feature primarily local talent and smaller touring acts in a casual atmosphere where dancing is encouraged.
Upstairs is where the concert-style attractions with play. The 300-capacity Music Box Supper Club is a music venue for grownups, where patrons can sit, have dinner, and enjoy in a variety of top-tier talent in a listening environment.
Shows scheduled in the concert club for the August include Honeyhoney (8/15), Cracker (8/17), Bruce Cockburn (8/20), Mavis Staples (pictured, 8/21), DakhaBrakha (8/22), and Polyphonic Spree (8/23).
Booked so far in the concert venue for the fall are Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons (9/6), Nikki Hill (9/7), four nights of X (9/9-12), Billy Bragg (9/15), Justin Currie with special guest the Mastersons (9/16), Iris Dement (9/19), John Pizzarelli (10/9), Crystal Bowersox (10/10), Leo Kottke (10/18), Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feat (10/22), Mary Black (10/30), Jake Shimabukuro (11/20), and Hot Tuna (11/29).
Go here to find out more, purchase tickets, or join the VIP membership club.