Black Wolf and The Thief
Black Wolf & the Thief is a keyboard & percussion driven group from Warren, OH with a funky, hard hitting, sound all its own. The combination of Carolyn’s soulful, virtuosic voice & poetic lyricism and Clay’s aggressive, jazz-influenced piano playing makes a fresh blend of original music that marries the beauty of classical, the harmonies of jazz, & the hard edge of rock.
The keyboard driven trio fuses the sonic landscape of psychedelic rock bands like The Doors and Jefferson Airplane with the more eclectic sounds of modern electronic bands like MGMT and Glass Animals and with the easy groove of r&b artists like Leon Bridges and Alicia Keys. With an undeniable influence of both 90s post punk and Romantic classical music, it's certainly a unique sound — one that has been described as "the David Lynch of music."
Candace Campana
Candace’s debut album, “Goodie Two Shoes Girl,” released September 30th 2022, and is available on all streaming sites as well as physical CDs. She also brewed up a special Christmas EP that released Nov 1, 2023 called, “Rocker for Christmas.” It made quite a splash at the Summit Radio FM.! CD’s are also available at the Record Connection in Niles, Ohio.
Candace has opened for acts such as Jovin Webb, Chris Higbee, Colt Ford, Neon Union, Kylie Morgan, Sam Derosa, Big Smo, The Shootouts, AC Jones, Brother Trouble, Jann Klose and several others. Candace has played the Ohio State Fair, Canfield Fair, Trumbull County Fair, and has headlined several other venues. Whether performing solo with her acoustic guitar, or full band accompanied by Pete Drivere (guitar), Adam Parrot (drums) and Todd Kilgore (bass), you can find this girl on stage.
Riley Burke Band
Riley Burke Band has quickly become a prominent fixture in the Northeast Ohio music scene, establishing themselves as a standout indie-pop/rock band in their hometown of Youngstown, OH. Featuring singer-songwriter Riley Burke’s heartfelt storytelling—rich with clever lyricism and intriguing melodies—her captivating voice and powerhouse band of Lance Batton, John James Martin, Quentin Melnick, and Matthew Striewski bring an exciting energy and an eclectic sound to the studio and stage.
Through her music, Burke shares her coming-of-age experiences with the goal of empowering other young women to celebrate their authentic voices through writing and performing, too. Burke’s musical influences include notable songstresses like Joni Mitchell, Sara Bareilles, and Lizzy McAlpine, while her band packs a punch and draws influence from iconic rock artists like Led Zeppelin, Alanis Morissette, and No Doubt.
With only three years under their belt, Burke and her band are just getting started. Riley Burke Band was voted into the Top 3 of the Best Local Bands category for the Youngstown Vindicator’s Readers’ Choice Awards in both 2023 (Bronze) and 2024 (Silver). They won the Summit FM-sponsored “Listeners’ Choice Award” at YSU’s Federal Frenzy Music and Arts Festival in 2022. The group’s debut album First Night at the Drive-In was released in October of 2024, and they will embark on their first mini-tour this summer, traveling throughout Northeast Ohio and Western, PA—including a weeklong residency at Cedar Point. Follow along: @rileyburke.music on social media, “Riley Burke” on all streaming platforms.
Doors: 7:00 PM / Showtime: 7:30 PM