Tue 12/20 @ 8PM
A.C.O. aka The Afro-Cleveland Orchestra was a mainstay at the Grog Shop almost from the time there WAS a Grog Shop, hosting regular nights throughout the 90s that attracted tons of area musicians. Founded by sax player Rob Williams, who had played with First Light in the 80s, it offered an accessible, high-energy and danceable blend of jazz, funk, soul, blues and pop. Less active in the last 15 or so years, they still performed reunion shows at the Grog Shop which were welcomed by their fans and friend.
Sadly, Williams passed away during the pandemic, which meant that any tribute to him had to be put off. But that show is happening now. A.C.O. regulars, including pianist Jackie Warren, drummer Gary Naherny, bassist Ray DeForest, sax players Chris Burge and Jim Cirillo, trumpeter Joe Miller, guitarist Michael Bay and harmonica player Larnie Zellener, will be joined by a raft of special guests, still to be solidified. But A.C.O. fans are sure to see a lot of familiar faces at the Grog Shop that evening. Get tickets here.
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