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The "Akron Sound" today is as diverse now  as it was when a small group of rockers tried to invent a new sound. Today it is a mix of music played at "Blu Jazz"  and "Jilly's Music Room" to new Punk bands at "Annabelles". Hip hop and Rap are alive in Akron as well as the world class Akron symphony. Highland Square is always alive with drum circles and street performers. Porch Rokr, Squarefest and Lock 3 bring Akron alive in the summer. We will be promoting musical and dance acts at the Akron Civic theatre, Musica as well as Tangier. The spoken word is very much a part of the "Akron Sound" We will be following poetry readings, local political messages and acted plays at Coach House, The Actors Summit, The Nightlight and Weathervane. Our mission is to foster new artists and performances and continue to keep alive a vital part of Akron's musical legacy by gathering and displaying important stages in the development of the New "Akron Sound".

NEW "AKRON SOUND"

NEW "AKRON SOUND" VIDEOS
Fictional Akron Band perform DEVO

 

Lonely Boy ~ The Black Keys

 

Christian Conant @ Jillys

 

Flash Mob @ Akron Children's

 

Kristine Jackson @ Akron Musica

 

Akron Punk Night @ Annabelles

 

NEW "AKRON SOUND" MUSIC, PERFORMANCE VENUES ALONG WITH ARTISTS AROUND THE TOWN.
EZ Listening Muzak ~ Devo

 

Akron Till I Die ~ Carl Fontaine

 

Akrondia ~ Portlandiaesk

 

square

Coachhouse

Theatre

Click on any of the logos pictured here to connect to "Akron Sound" venues and musicians in present day Akron.

The wide variety of music styles are an omage to the original "Akron Sound". It could not be defined and was everything from Punk to New Wave to Rock-a-billy and everything in between. We here at the museum will be encouraging all Akron music venues to become involved and show in whatever capacity that keeps the "Akron Sound" movement alive, active and forever changing in our city.

AKRON'S GOT

TALENT

AKRON'S GOT

TALENT

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