Van Arlo
Bio:
Van Arlo is the musical project of singer-songwriter Ben Marthey, crafting deeply personal songs that blend raw emotion with intricate, acoustic-driven melodies. Drawing inspiration from the likes of City and Colour and Zach Bryan, Van Arlo’s music resonates with honesty, offering a reflective journey through themes of love, loss, and life.
With performances at iconic venues such as Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and Commodore Grille, Van Arlo has steadily built a reputation for captivating live shows. The project has also been featured on Fox 8’s morning show, headlined Farm Fest during Cleveland Beer Week, and is a regular on the House of Blues Crossroads stage. Van Arlo’s performances at Akron’s Rialto Theatre further highlight the growing presence and connection within the Northeast Ohio music scene.
AJ & The Woods
Founded on the sweet nostalgia of delta blues, AJ & The Woods elevates roots rock to a new height. Their distinct sound features striking female vocals and intricate guitar melodies organically blending passionate folk, rock, and blues music. Voted Best Folk Artist at the 2023 Cleveland Music Awards, they play extensively throughout Ohio and the greater region. AJ & The Woods has performed as direct support for international acts such as, Chase Rice, and at major music festivals including, Bellwether Music Festival (Waynesville, 2018 & 2019) and Brite Winter (Cleveland, 2018 & 2019). Established by singer Alison Tomin and guitarist Joshua Alan Collins, AJ & The Woods released their first self titled EP in 2017 and their first full length album "Stay Steady" in August 2022. bringing you one of the most unique and articulate sounds to date.
Wreck Like Me
Wreck Like Me is an artist for the deep feelers of the world. If you love to dissect your feelings, occasionally wallow for a bit, and want to beef up your “sad songs” playlist, look no further. Her melodies and instrumentation are the perfect backdrop for her clear voice and poignant, heart-wrenching and stomach-turning lyricism.
Get to the show early for dinner and drinks open in The Rialto Living Room at 5pm!
Doors: 7:00PM / Showtime: 7:30PM