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Who's Bad? - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Who's Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band When: Sat, Aug 12 - Gates @ 7:30pm | Concert @ 8:30pm
Web: whosbadmusic.com

Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 in December of 2010, the venue where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with a 50-show “This Is It” concert series. Beyond this unparalleled achievement, Who’s Bad has checked some of the world’s most famous pavilions off their ‘to-do’ list, selling out their first tour of China with stops at Ningbo’s Grand Theatre and Hunan Grand Theatre in Chengsha. Never neglecting Michael’s U.S. fans, Who’s Bad has packed The House of Blues in Houston, Dallas, and New Orleans; rocked DC’s 930 Club and returned to their native Chapel Hill, NC boasting larger, more eagerly-awaited performances with every romp around the globe. Sold-out shows from Colorado’s Bluebird Theatre and LA’s Gibson Amphitheatre and Romania’s Sala Palatalui to Teatro do Bourbon Country (Porto Alegre, Brazil) tell the story: no corner of the earth is safe from this infectious party production.

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Who’s Bad has earned its name by paying studious attention to Michael Jackson’s every original groove and gravity-defying dance move, boasting over 100 years of professional experience and a team of dancers with resumes that include Broadway productions such as Phantom of the Opera. Vamsi Tadepalli (Who’s Bad founder, composer, and saxophonist) assembled a cast of North Carolina’s premiere musicians and, from Who’s Bad’s inception, believed in the band’s boundless possibilities. The velvety vocals and pinpoint choreography of frontmen Joseph Bell and Taalib York’s combined with the six-piece band’s synchronized dance routines, blaring horns and down-deep rhythms, results in a performance delivered with soul and precision superseded by no one but the King himself. They’ve shared stages with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, The Backstreet Boys, The Four Tops, Boys II Men, and hip hop superstar, Pitbull. Captivated fans include LIVENATION’s Anthony Nicolaidis who calls Who’s Bad, “the real deal,” and Michael Jackson’s longtime friend and manager Frank DiLeo who proclaimed after Who’s Bad show in Nashville, TN, “the show was great….Michael would have been proud!”

Whether you idolized the Jackson 5, fell in love to Human Nature, or learned to moonwalk to Billie Jean, Who’s Bad is THE ULTIMATE music-and-dance driven Michael Jackson homage. This band of professionals relentlessly elevate the legacy of pop music’s King, always pushing themselves to be more precise, to raise the level of excitement and awe, while embodying Michael Jackson’s mission to bring people together of all races, genders, and cultures through music. As the curtain opens on a Who’s Bad performance, every MJ fan feels the adrenaline, screams at the sight of that unmistakable silhouette, and succumbs to a surefire Michael Jackson sing-along. The energy is purely magnetic, the musicianship is first-rate, the dance moves deftly inspired. Who’s Bad is a tribute befitting a King and their high-octane execution of MJ’s music and dance has catapulted them to the exclusive rank of Ultimate!

 




 


Crush - Bon Jovi Experience

Crush - Bon Jovi Experience When: Fri, Aug 11 - Gates Open @ 7pm
Web: crushbonjoviexperience.com

Crush Bon Jovi Experience have been wowing audiences with their live stage show and authentic musical renditions of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits for the better part of a decade! Crush is led by front man and lead singer Doug Shepard, who strongly resembles Jon Bon Jovi captures not only Jon’s look but also his energetic showmanship!

On lead guitar, Andrew “Drew” Goodpaster plays all of the signature Richie Sambora riffs. His monstrous guitar tone and signature talk box licks help make Crush's live show one that Bon Jovi fans go wild over. The heart and backbeat of the group is Brian Barchman on drums who captures all the rhythmic drum groves and steady beats of Bon Jovi setting Crush apart from other tribute acts. Completing the lineup, Robin Altmeyer on bass along with Chip McGurer on keys, and Anna Martinez Shepard on backing vocals, violin, and percussion, help to fill out the legendary sound of Bon Jovi, making Crush a Bon Jovi Experience like NO OTHER!

 




 


2023 Demolition Derby

Demolition Derby When: Sun, Aug 13th, 2023 at 3:00PM

Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Preferred Seating (TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY)
Entry: Registration to participate in the Demolition Derby is day of event, on-site only. For details, click here to visit Full Derby Send Promotion's Facebook page.
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Julia Neville

Julia Neville When: Thurs, Aug 10 @ 8pm
Web: julianeville.com

When all is said and done…There are people who work tirelessly to be singers and there are those that have been gifted with a voice and the ability to connect with people. Julia Neville has been blessed with both. Julia’s magnetic personality has been witnessed by thousands at shows across the United States. Those that came to see her were drawn back to see her again, those that have not seen Julia Neville are fans for life. Very approachable off stage Julia makes you feel like part of the Family and on stage presents one of the best Country Rock shows around. On the horizon is a host of radio singles ready to hit a local radio station near you. One of the things I have noticed is that Julia will seek out local radio stations in the market to help promote the shows that she is in town to perform at. Julia Neville is on a mission to find venues to partner with to not only grow both her fan base but also the venue that she and the band are performing at. If you have not had a chance to see Julia Neville live or sit and talk with her you are missing one of the joy’s of life.

 




 


Fireworks

When: Thurs, Aug 10th and Sun, Aug 13th 2023

 

The Cuyahoga County Fair will be holding fireworks spectaculars Thursday, August 10th, & Sunday, August 13th, 2023, so be sure to bring the kids out to catch one of the shows!  The shows are expected to start sometime at 10:00pm. Times are approximate, so get there early to make sure you don't miss anything.




 


Horse Show

When: Saturday, Aug 12th at 8:00am

Show Bill, Entry & Sponsorship Forms: Click Here

Please join us at our annual horse show for riders young and old! Our class for the youngest group is for children 6 and under. Classes are offered for many different types of riders including Academy Riders – children and adults who show horses they take riding lessons on, Youth classes – riders 18 years and younger competing to win the Youth High Point Award, English classes – for both Hunt and Saddle seat riders, Western classes, and the crowd favorite Costume class – where horse and rider participate in very creative costumes.  We offer many qualifying classes for the American Saddlebred World Championship horse show at the Kentucky state fair in Louisville, Kentucky. See a rare Cuyahoga County Horse show and as a bonus enjoy the FAIR!




 


Harness Racing

When: Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023 at 4:00PM

Race Info: Coming Soon
Tickets: FREE Admission

Please join us for Harness Racing action with Pari-Mutuel wagering (betting) on 9 or more races.  Pick your favorite horse by name, driver colors or the horse that catches your eye.  Fans come from near and far to enjoy some of Ohio’s best 2- and 3-year-olds competing.  Northfield Park regular announcer Ayers Ratcliff paints a picture of the action packed one-mile races, including exciting stretch drives for the WIN.  We look forward to seeing you, your family, and friends for an exciting evening of racing action, and family fun at the FAIR!

So long as the track is safe for racing, this is a rain or shine event!

And if you're attending the Cuyahoga County Harness Races on Tuesday, August 8th, be sure to visit with MGM Northfield Park's Bob Roberts from 2:30PM-4:00PM at the Grandstand for Handicapping 101, in which Bob will offer insights on how to read a race program, while providing pari-mutuel wagering tips.

Betologist Bob Roberts

Bob Roberts is a native Clevelander who grew up in Willowick. He knew he wanted to be a sportswriter when his father took him to an Indians game and he asked who those guys were typing on a countertop behind home plate in the upper deck of old Municipal Stadium.

"They're sportswriters," said his dad. "That's their job."

Roberts began his career at the Mentor Morning Monitor before heading over to The Willoughby/Lake County News-Herald where he was named sports editor in 1970 at the age of 22. Roberts was hired by The Cleveland Press in 1973 and returned to The News-Herald when the Press folded in 1982. The Cleveland Plain Dealer hired Bob in 1985 and he remained there for over 20 years before accepting a buyout in 2006.

Roberts has won numerous awards. They include best harness story in North America, best Preakness story, a Golden Quill for feature writing in western Pennsylvania, and more than 10 state-wide writing awards in Ohio.

 

 

 




 


Draft Horse Pull

Draft Horse Pull When: Wednesday - 7:00pm

Some horses just don't pull their weight, but these ones do.  You never hear anyone say a draft horse is strong as an ox for one good reason... because they're stronger.  So come on out and watch these magnificent animals show what they can do.