/applause-performances Browse our on-demand archive of live performances. en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-11-06/hello-3d-brings-global-grooves-to-cleveland-stages Two members of the seven-piece Hello! 3D talk about their unique sound and play songs during an in-studio Applause Performances set. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-11-06/hello-3d-brings-global-grooves-to-cleveland-stages Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2025-09-11/cleveland-heights-singer-jsszca-finds-strength-in-music-memory-and-sound-healing Cleveland Heights singer-songwriter Jessica Shetler has found healing through music. On this week’s Shuffle, the artist, who performs as JSSZCA, talks about overcoming fear, channeling grief and building connection through sound. She performs a live set recorded at the Idea Center for Applause Performances. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-09-11/cleveland-heights-singer-jsszca-finds-strength-in-music-memory-and-sound-healing Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2025-08-07/cleveland-rock-trio-c-level-finds-voice-in-community Cleveland band C-Level has spent nearly 15 years crafting a sound that mixes reggae, blues, punk and funk into something all their own. On this week’s Shuffle, band members Dave Deitke and Coda Crose talk about their origins at an open mic night and recording a song with their musical hero over a decade later. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-08-07/cleveland-rock-trio-c-level-finds-voice-in-community Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2025-03-13/cleveland-trumpeter-theresa-may-tests-the-limits-of-brass-music Cleveland trumpet performer and teacher Theresa May has established a diverse, prolific career in music. She joined ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ for an in-studio performance and conversation about the new sounds she's experimenting with — and her continued dedication to advocacy for underrepresented artists. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-13/cleveland-trumpeter-theresa-may-tests-the-limits-of-brass-music Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2024-09-19/cleveland-blues-legend-returns-wallace-colemans-harmonious-comeback 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. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-09-19/cleveland-blues-legend-returns-wallace-colemans-harmonious-comeback Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2024-05-16/jazz-artist-bobby-selvaggio-celebrates-father-son-bond-on-latest-album 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. Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-05-16/jazz-artist-bobby-selvaggio-celebrates-father-son-bond-on-latest-album Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2024-01-25/northeast-ohio-folk-legend-alex-bevan-reflects-on-his-50-year-music-career Alex Bevan has been writing and releasing his original folk songs for five decades. The Cleveland native joins Shuffle and Applause Performances for a special in-studio performance and interview. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-01-25/northeast-ohio-folk-legend-alex-bevan-reflects-on-his-50-year-music-career Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2023-11-16/northeast-ohios-ava-preston-is-rising-the-ranks-as-a-jazz-singer-songwriter Jazz vocalist Ava Preston learned to pen lyrics and refine her vocals from mentors around Cleveland. Now, she's hitting stages around the country and performing for her music heroes. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-11-16/northeast-ohios-ava-preston-is-rising-the-ranks-as-a-jazz-singer-songwriter Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2023-09-21/ngina-fayola-draws-on-guyanese-roots-to-create-her-fusion-of-folk-and-soul-in-cleveland Despite years of shyness, singer-songwriter Ngina Fayola found her voice as a musician in Cleveland. She will soon find her way back to her homeland of Guyana to record her next album. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-09-21/ngina-fayola-draws-on-guyanese-roots-to-create-her-fusion-of-folk-and-soul-in-cleveland Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2023-07-13/from-bourbon-street-to-muscle-shoals-austin-walkin-cane-plays-the-blues-in-cleveland-and-beyond Cleveland blues artist Austin Walkin' Cane recently released an acoustic, 15-song album recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-07-13/from-bourbon-street-to-muscle-shoals-austin-walkin-cane-plays-the-blues-in-cleveland-and-beyond Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader