Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present and Future

10/09/2026

ICYMI: Our 2x4 Songwriter Showcase from Visible Voice Books this week can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn59Z_HXKY8

Thank you to Alex McPherson, Glass Aeros, Kasey Moore, and Alexis Julia!

10/08/2026

ROCK SOLID GALA – Cleveland Rocks:PPF's annual fall fundraiser – is just ONE month away!

Join us on Sat, November 7th at The Treelawn for an unforgettable evening of live music, community, collaboration, vision and purpose!

In the first four years of Rock Solid, YOU have helped us raise close to $150k to strengthen the music community across Northeast Ohio and educate the region that CLEVELAND IS A MUSIC CITY.

In year 5, we are gearing up for our biggest and most impactful gala yet! Grab your tickets now - you don't want to miss this!
www.clevelandrocksppf.org/rocksolid

10/07/2026

Were just getting started at Visible Voice Books! Our discussion on instrumentation is underway with the 2x4 Songwriter Showcase to follow. Come on down!

10/07/2026

Thanks CoolCleveland! See you at 6pm!

Wed 10/7 @ 6PM The nonprofit Cleveland Rock: Past Present Future, whose mission is to provide support in various ways for Northeast Ohio musicians to... READ MORE

10/07/2026

The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (October 6-11) is in full swing this week and our partner film is screening tonight!

Partner Film: "Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers"
Screening: Wednesday, October 7th at 5:30pm at The Hive
🎟️ Use code CLEROCKS26 to get $2 off tickets
https://cdff2026.eventive.org/

10/07/2026

⚡TONIGHT⚡ We're heading to Visible Voice Books tonight – Wed, October 7th – for a special Music Industry Panel and 2x4 Showcase, curated by 2026 Music Incubator artist Jessica Joncyzk (of Rustic Skies)!

Guest Panelists Kristopher S. Morron, Brandon Hoff, Alex McPherson and Kasey Moore will join Jessica for a discussion on the logistics behind incorporating unique instrumentation in various genres.

Workshop kicks off at 6pm, directly followed by the 2x4 Songwriter Showcase (4 artists, 2 songs each). 2x4 artists include Kasey Moore, Alex McPherson, Judy June De Angelis (Glass Aeros), and Alexis Julia

Free event! Full Details in the comments.

10/07/2026

**2x4 Songwriter Spotlight**
Catch Kasey Moore and Glass Aeros (Judy June De Angelis) tonight - Wed, October 7th - at the 2x4 Songwriter Showcase at Visible Voice Books. Full details in the comments.

Kasey Moore is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, and music educator based in Columbus, Ohio. Since diving into bluegrass, Kasey has built a career as a touring musician and versatile string player, performing on fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. She currently performs full-time with Jenny & the StreetWalkers, a Columbus based all female bluegrass band. Alongside performing, Kasey runs her own private teaching studio, working with violinists of all ages and skill levels.

Judy “June” De Angelis (Glass Aeros) is a multi-faceted Cleveland artist, musician, and visual artist whose work combines alternative rock, orchestral textures, and visual storytelling. Inspired by The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, and my Chemical Romance, along with Surrealism, Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, and Art Deco, she brings music and visual art together as a unified creative expression.

10/06/2026

**2x4 Songwriter Spotlight**
Catch Alexis Julia and Alex McPherson tomorrow - Wed, October 7th - at the 2x4 Songwriter Showcase at Visible Voice Books. Full details in the comments.
Alexis Julia
Alexis Julia is a singer/songwriter and pianist whose music blends heartfelt lyrics with piano driven production.
https://www.instagram.com/alexisjuliamusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/51dSoBblpSQBeIS1kiYWzD
Alex McPherson
Alex McPherson is a freelance musician and music educator based in Northeast Ohio. McPherson performs regularly in many contexts, including in musical theater pits, orchestras, jazz ensembles, rock bands, and many more. McPherson is currently performing with local bands Friendship Bracelet (Trumpet, Guitar, Vocals) and Messmaker (Trumpet, Guitar, Vocals) and has previously performed with Three Thirty (Guitar, Vocals). An avid songwriter, McPherson connects with audiences through introspective lyrics and powerful vocals, as well as unexpected melodic trumpet lines. If you want to hear some of McPherson’s original music, be sure to check out Friendship Bracelet’s bandcamp at https://friendship-bracelet330.bandcamp.com/

10/05/2026

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/10/hello-cleveland-to-get-25k-boost-to-expand-local-music-comedy-calendar.html

Cuyahoga County is expected to award $25,000 to HelloCleveland.live, to help expand a centralized events calendar app helping residents discover local music and comedy at independent venues.

10/05/2026

⚡THIS WEEK⚡ We're heading to Visible Voice Books on Wed, October 7th for a special Music Industry Panel and 2x4 Showcase, curated by 2026 Music Incubator artist Jessica Joncyzk (of Rustic Skies)!

Orchestration in the Scene:
Working With a Variety of Instruments and Musicians
📅 Wed, October 7 at 6pm
📍 Visible Voice Books
Panelists include Kristopher Morron, Brandon Hoff, Alex McPherson, Kasey Moore

Directly following the workshop is the 2x4 Songwriter Showcase (4 artists, 2 songs each). 2x4 artists include Kasey Moore, Alex McPherson, Judy June De Angelis (Glass Aeros), and Alexis Julia

🔔 Get a reminder. Link in the comments.