Sat 2/1, Sat 2/8 & Sat 2/15
Sat 2/29
It’s the 24th year for the annual Tri-C High School Rock Off. In that time, it’s really evolved, from an event dreamed up to filled the old Odeon in the Flats during the slow winter months at the beginning of the year, to a high-profile event taking place at the Rock Hall that now even attracts entries from outside northeast Ohio (This year, there are entrants from Pennsylvania and Illinois, as well as several from the Columbus area).
The format, sponsors and prizes have changed over the years, along with the faces of the eager, gifted young musicians who often display a surprising range and sophistication in their musical influences. This year, there are 37 entrants, with a dozen — give or take one — performing a 15-minue set on each of the three semi-final nights leading up to “The Final Exam” on Sat 2/29. In each round, industry judges will pick four of the competitors to advance and compete
Tickets for the semi-final rounds are $10; tickets for the Final Exam are $12. Go to rockhall.com/rockoff for more information.