Shuffle

A Geauga County singer-songwriter has been nurturing a festival showcasing Northeast Ohio’s music scene over the last decade. On this week’s Shuffle, Chardon native Lea Marra shares her hopes for the Wild Maple Music Festival to inspire and grow the arts in her rural community.

A fixture in the Northeast Ohio blues scene has returned to the stage after a health scare last year. Wallace Coleman reflects on his 30-plus year career of playing harmonica and singing the blues during a special live performance and interview.

For Justin Miller, the inspiration for many of his new songs came to him in his sleep. On this week’s Shuffle, the musician behind Kultures shares how he turned his experiences with lucid dreaming into his new album of lush, indie-rock soundscapes.

Cleveland indie rock duo Messmaker has a sound big enough to fill stadium, with a flashy stage show small enough to fit in a hatchback. On this week’s Shuffle, we hear how the band uses technology, design and collaboration to grow its audience.

Shuffle Producer Brittany Nader reflects on Akron's PorchROKR music and art festival.

Akron's popular outdoor music festival, PorchROKR, returns to the city's Highland Square neighborhood Aug. 17. Plan your day with our curated selection of must-see local performers.

Cleveland seven-piece band Post Saga is back with a new album after almost calling it quits. Frontwoman Danna O'Connor talks about the band's eclectic sound and growth over the years.

The gospel music scene in Northeast Ohio is changing as traditional choirs are getting smaller and more musical diversity is introduced into the genre. Several participants in the local gospel community weigh in on how the next generation can get involved.

After a decade of playing in Akron-area rock bands, Jeff Klemm has a new gig making children’s music. He recently released his debut album and is touring local libraries this summer.

A music legend when it comes to jazz in Northeast Ohio is out with his 12th album. Saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio talks about how his son inspired his latest music.