Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys
FREE!
Rachel Brown has been dubbed “The Honky Tonk Queen of Cleveland” due to her gospel type piano stylings reminiscent of Floyd Cramer and the great Jerry Lee Lewis. She has been performing Traditional Country/Gospel/Americana/Blues music since she was 6 years old and hails from a family with deep roots in traditional music. Her band, The Beatnik Playboys, have been playing and creating music together for over 15 years. Rachel is joined by Bill Watson on bass, Dave Huddleston on guitar and Roy King on drums. They play a very eclectic mix of songs including traditional Country, Jazz, Blues, and Americana.
Swing Island at Forest City
This swing dance event is open to everyone! All dancers at all levels are welcome, or you can come and just listen. Our DJs play vintage tunes suitable for Lindy hop, Charleston, Balboa, and more.
There is no cover charge, so in order to continue these dances, please be sure to support Forest City by buying food and drinks so they continue to host swing dance events there!
Cats on Holiday Live at FCB
Cats On Holiday is a Cleveland based Swamp Pop band that has been pleasing audiences for 20 years with their own special blend of Louisiana inspired rock/roots/ Zydeco. The Cats are driven by founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist and guitar/ button-box player Denis DeVito
Tall Paul and Western Drawl
Tall Paul & Western Drawl celebrates the spirit of dance hall Western Swing music, Roadhouse standards, Cowboy songs and Ballads. It’s mostly fun, uptown and alive. Their mix of classics & clever originals honor the tradition of these styles, but with modern musical sensibilities.
DYNGUS DAY 2025
Bring your water pistols and dancing shoes - this year is going to be a blast! We will be open 12-8pm.
Brewer Matt has TWO special beers on tap:
Dyngus Day Beer - Piwo Grodziskie, a traditional Polish Smoked Wheat Beer
Snoogle Beer - Blonde Ale brewed with Kiedrowski’s famous Snoogle pastries
- Polish Food Specials featuring Kielbasy from J & J Czuchraj Meats at the West Side Market
- Live Polish Music 4-7PM featuring The Frank Moravcik Band
- Free Paczki* from the world famous @kiedrowskisbakery for our Dyngus Day customers (while supplies last)
*with beverage purchase
Swing Time Big Band featuring vocalist Dianne PAlmer
Bring your appetite, thirst and dancing shoes for our first appearance of 2025 at Forest City. Invite your friends. If you don't dance, simply sit and listen to some of the best music ever written. No cover charge. We continue to believe that it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
Kentucky Derby Party
Wear your most stylish derby hat and dive into the excitement of the Kentucky Derby—all while supporting an amazing cause.
Every dollar raised goes to the You Can You Will Foundation, empowering individuals to chase their dreams and reach their full potential.
Bethany Joy Happy Hour
Bethany Joy Happy Hour, free show in the tap room!
Bethany Joy is an indie/soul/jazz singer-songwriter from Cleveland. She has been performing in Northeast Ohio for several years and is recognized for her smooth, soulful vocals. Her originals and covers are influenced by a wide range of genres and eras, including blues, jazz, soul, oldies and indie rock.
Happy Hour with Austin Walkin' Cane
FREE!
Damn Fine Blues! Original & classic Delta Blues featuring slide guitar and soulful vocals. A Blues gumbo repertoire that can conjure up the ghosts of Highway 61 & the Belta Blues experience. Austin Walkin' Cane is a blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist that performs acoustic solo, duo & electric band sets.
Becky Boyd & the Groove Chain
FREE! Becky Boyd has been playing the Cleveland club scene for over 40 years. Her vocals are outstanding, combining great tone, with tremendous feel.
Becky has been nominated several times as best vocalist in the Freetimes and Scene magazines, and has received many vocalist awards, including best vocalist by the Cleveland Blues Society.
"Becky Boyd, a singer of such strength, she could make a lot of "No Girls Allowed" signs get ripped off the clubhouse doors... She possesses a powerful blues/jazz voice that’s forceful, sensuous and as clear as spring water. Becky Boyd is a local talent to watch." --- Steve Byrne, Scene Magazine
"Becky Boyd is a local pro, who makes the magic happen." --- Harmonica Blue, Strange Brew Magazine
Kelly, Matt, Meredith and Dave Macho Texans
FREE SHOW! Kelly, Matt, Meredith, and Dave will be back in the beer hall at Forest City brewery playing songs, and enjoying a beautiful day. Come hang out with them and drink some Forest City brews.
Swing Dancing - 'Swing Island Dj Dance'
This swing dance event is open to everyone! All dancers at all levels are welcome, or you can come and just listen. Our DJs play vintage tunes suitable for Lindy hop, Charleston, Balboa, and more.
There is no cover charge.
Please support the venue by buying food and drinks so they continue to host swing music there
LIVE MUSIC: Happy Hour w/ Thor Platter
Free live music, every Friday happy hour!
Performing solo acoustic in the tavern
5p-7pm
LIVE MUSIC: The New Soft Shoe
The New Soft Shoe is a Cleveland-based band that covers the catalog of Cosmic American Music's Gram Parsons
7 PM / $10 cover at door
LIVE MUSIC: Brian Alan Hager
The Brian Alan Hager Band brings a fresh, indie rock jam vibe to every show."
The Best Fat Tuesday Bash ft. Cats On Holiday
After rockin the Parkview on Fat Tuesday for 20 years, The Cats are moving the Mardi Gras party!
PauL kovac’s ‘big grass band’
"Paul Kovac's Big 'Grass Band strolls into town to pick some hard-driving Traditional & Original Bluegrass Music.
Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S Band w/ Dreadlock Dave
Come vibe with Carlos Jones & PLUS Band and Dreadlock Dave at Forest City Brewery - it's gonna be a chill night of great music and good vibe
Join us for a night of groovy tunes with Carlos Jones & PLUS Band and Dreadlock Dave at Forest City Brewery ! Get ready to dance and vibe to some awesome music in a cool venue. Don't miss out on this epic event that will surely have you feeling the good vibes all night long. See you there!
LIVE MUSIC: Maura Rogers and the Bellows
Think Fleetwood Mac meets Brandi Carlile.
Maura Rogers and the Bellows are a Cleveland-based, female fronted all original band with a captivating sound rooted in Americana, Folk and Classic Rock influences.
LIVE MUSIC: Anthony Papaleo and Mat Dunkelberger
Sunday, Sunday!
You can expect to hear original music by both Anthony and Mat, juxtaposed with songs that are over a century old in the styles of old time, ragtime, blues and country. While there’s only two of them, you’ll hear vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, and double fiddle!
LIVE MUSIC: Classic honk sunday
For 2025 Country Honk will be playing the second Sunday of each month Live at Forest City Brewery!
3pm-6pmPlaying classic country songs , plus Country Honk originals from the new record.
LIVE MUSIC: Happy Hour w/ Bethany Joy
Bethany Joy Happy Hour, free show in the tap room!
Bethany Joy is an indie/soul/jazz singer-songwriter from Cleveland. She has been performing in Northeast Ohio for several years and is recognized for her smooth, soulful vocals. Her originals and covers are influenced by a wide range of genres and eras, including blues, jazz, soul, oldies and indie rock.
Link to Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BethanyJoy.Music
Cats on Holiday
Cats On Holiday is a Cleveland based Swamp Pop band that has been pleasing audiences for 20 years with their own special blend of Louisiana inspired rock/roots/ Zydeco.
Piano Cleveland Live
Listen to Piano Cleveland Virtu(al)oso finalist, Arseniy Gusev, as he performs with violinist Shannon Lee at one of Cleveland’s hippest brews spots. Arrive early, grab a beer on Piano Cleveland, and settle in for a sneak peek at their new album, Witraż.
LIVE MUSIC: Paul Kovak's Radio Rhythm Idols
Fresh off playing the Swing Dance circuit, the Radio Rhythm Idols fill Forest City's Waldorf Beer Hall with their original brand of roots swing music, suitable for listening and dancing alike.
Happy Hour w/ Brent kirby
Brent Kirby plays our Happy Hour live music series at FCB..
One of the Plain Dealer's "25 Acts to Watch".
LIVE MUSIC: Lea Marra & The River Boys
We're excited to bring Lea Marra & The River Boys to the Forest City Brewery stage during the winter.
They will be playing two sets of originals and covers in their folkgrass style.
LIVE MUSIC: Kelly, Matt, Meredith, and DAve – AKA“macho Texans”
Kelly, Matt, Meredith, and Dave are back!
LIVE MUSIC: Becky Boyd & The Groove Train
Becky Boyd & The Groove Train consists of Boyd on vocals, Jim Wall on drums, Alfredo Guerrieri on bass, and Chris Hanna on keyboards. Becky has been playing the Cleveland club scene for over 40 years. Her vocals are outstanding, combining great tone, with tremendous feel.
Happy Hour Music with Anthony Papaleo & Anthony Taddeo
Anthony Papaleo and Anthony Taddeo in the Waldorf Beer Hall.
LIVE MUSIC: Bobby St. Vincent
Listen to the acoustic sounds of Bobby St. Vincent. Join us for happy hour as Bobby plays classic hits.
Story Club Cleveland
New place.
New night.
New faces and new voices, but the same show you know and love: Story Club.
LIVE MUSIC: Ryann Anderson
Enjoy a special happy hour performance from Ryann Anderson, in our Tavern, on Friday January 10th at 6pm!