BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.0.4//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3942@betterkenmore.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000 DTSTAMP:20250421T125857Z URL:https://www.betterkenmore.org/events/julia-taylor-bethany-joy-chrissy- strong-shelby-oliv/ SUMMARY:JULIA TAYLOR / BETHANY JOY / CHRISSY STRONG / SHELBY OLIV... DESCRIPTION:Julia Taylor\n\nInspired by 1930s music but with a modern edge\ , Julia Taylor blends old with new. Collaborating with fellow Kent State U niversity students: Julia Grimmett\, Andrew Weissert\, Tom Sarver\, and Et han Tonkel to create a show specifically for the Rialto. Their sound is a fusion of genres\, from R&B and soul to funk and jazz\, offering listeners a rich\, textured experience that feels both timeless and fresh that will be sure to make you move and groove.\n\nBethany Joy\n\nBethany Joy is a s inger-songwriter from Cleveland\, OH. She is recognized for her powerful\, emotive vocals and captivating song writing style. Influenced by the soun ds of Lianne La Havas\, Julia Jacklin\, Big Thief and Lake Street Dive\, J oy’s style ranges from emotional\, hard-hitting indie rock to soulful\, dynamic jazz.\n\nChrissy Strong\n\nChrissy Strong is a seductive\, jam-hea vy force from Akron\, Ohio\, blending haunting piano ballads with deep gro oves and hypnotic improvisation. Her music fuses the passion of Tori Amos\ , Fiona Apple\, and Sarah McLachlan\, elevated by a powerhouse band:\n\nSh elby Olive\n\nShelby Olive has been making waves in Northeast Ohio for ove r a decade now. She writes earworm melodies with thoughtful storytelling\, exploring themes of love\, self-discovery\, and personal growth. In 2015\ , Shelby faced a life-changing vocal cord surgery. She turned to songwriti ng as a means of healing and made music to get her through. Shelby writes music to help people feel less alone-- whatever they're going through. By day\, she's a public school music teacher\; by night\, she channels her "i nner popstar"...very Hannah Montana.\n\nCandace Campana\n\nCandace’s voi ce airs regularly on the Summit Radio! Her single\, “No Average Joe\,” ranked in the top 3 of The Summit Radio’s 2022 Top 33 song countdown. T he stations include 90.7 Youngstown\, 91.3 Akron/Canton and 91.7 Athens. C andace’s debut album\, “Goodie Two Shoes Girl\,” released September 30th 2022\, and is available on all streaming sites as well as physical CD s. She also brewed up a special Christmas EP that released Nov 1\, 2023 ca lled\, “Rocker for Christmas.” It made quite a splash at the Summit Ra dio FM.! CD’s are also available at the Record Connection in Niles\, Ohi o.\n\nCarolina\n\nCarolina is a multicultural singer-songwriter known for her blend of pop and soul with a twist. Her music combines heartfelt origi nal songs with creative covers\, drawing from her rich heritage and divers e influences. With a powerful voice and dynamic stage presence\, Carolina delivers a unique and joyful musical experience.\n\nMatilda Pablo\n\nSinge r-songwriter\, Matilda Pablo\, creates a warm\, soft\, and bright atmosphe re with her acoustic covers and originals. She is excited to return to The Rialto Theatre with her band joining her. Matilda Pablo & Friends weave t ogether the warmth of acoustic guitars with the subtle pulse of electric i nstruments\, creating a sound that's both comforting and captivating. The band creates a warm atmosphere with rich harmonies\, layered over gentle rhythms that invite you to sway and dream. The is a band that invites you in\, offering a space for reflection\, connection\, and a shared appreciat ion for the simple beauty of a well-crafted song. Check her out at matilda pablomusic.com or on social media @matildapablomusic\n\nSean Atkinson \n\n Sean Atkinson of Barberton\, Ohio has had a passion for supporting local m usicians and coordinating local music events of multiple genres over the p ast few decades. "It is invigorating and humbling to witness artists evolv e and progress. I can't say enough about the mutual support and unity that is created through music in our area!" Her own personal interest in song writing\, story telling\, history and languages has found recent fulfillme nt through her Irish band "Mintrels Grēn". She enjoys creating her own sp in on Irish traditionals and writing original sea songs\, Irish\, Celtic\, and Norse style music as well as medieval and even Civil War type themes and music styles.\n\nGet to the show early for dinner and drinks in The Ri alto Living Room - opening at 5:00pm!\n\nDoors: 5:00pm / Showtime: 5:45p m \n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/676683284760895/ LOCATION:1000 Kenmore Blvd\, Akron\, OH 44314\, USA\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Akron\, OH 44314\, USA\, Un ited States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=1000 Kenmore Blvd:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR