Martin Barre, lead guitarist of the British rock band Jethro Tull, kicked off his new tour, “A Brief History of Tull,” on June 7 at The Kent Stage.
He was joined by Dan Crisp on vocals and guitar,...
FIRST: The Kent Stage
The Kent Stage has featured classic rock music since 2001, according to owner Tom Simpson.
The venue’s performers also play 1970s, 1980s and folk music. The foundation of...
The people of Kent were out and about in an array of costumes. Ranging from blow-up shark costumes to the typical vampire, Kent was ready to party.
The lines for the bars went around blocks, and the...
The Kent Stage transformed into the era of the 60s Saturday night with a performance from The Mersey Beatles and John Lennon’s sister made a guest appearance.“He was an elder brother, my experience...
Julia Baird, the younger half-sister of Beatles legend John Lennon, will be appearing at the Kent Stage Saturday, Oct. 21, with The Mersey Beatles.In 2007, Baird wrote the book “Imagine This — Growing...
When music apps just aren't cutting it, music lovers of all genres can enjoy a wide selection of live music in Kent, many within walking distance of campus. Enjoy a drink and some bar food while discovering...
On Friday, The Kent Stage is hosting psychic-medium Kim Russo, who will do readings, interact with audiences and share some of her experiences as a psychic.“We booked Kim Russo because there is an audience...
The Kent State Explorers will host the second annual Battle of the Bands 2015 this Friday, at the Kent Stage starting at 6 P.M.The Kent Stage is known for having bands, performances and plays for the community...
The Kent Stage will end its Kent Folk Festival on Thursday after hosting folk musicians for two weeks.Seven acts performed during the festival and genres ranged from folk, bluegrass and Celtic. Tom Simpson,...
Two words: British Invasion.Immediately, bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Kinks come to mind. However, this list spans to many more bands and musicians who brought the British...
Last year, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America with Northeast Ohio’s favorite Beatles tribute band, Hard Day’s Night, along with other Beatles-inspired acts to the Kent...
The Kent Stage has seen plenty of local artists, but they hosted the first local Battle of the Bands competition Thursday, Nov. 13.The event was sponsored by the Kent State Explorers, a student organization,...
