Mid-week music inspiration - what are you listening to to get you through hump day?

SAVE THE DATE! We can't wait for the 2018 Festival! Be sure to mark your calendars! Aug 23-26, 2018!

Did you know: Since its creation, Open Tone Music has been able to serve thousands of youth in the Northern Ohio area with the help of fiscal agents, community partners and individual donors.

Sending you some good musical vibes to bring in the weekend.

“If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” – Louis Armstrong

#TBT Throwback to the 2017 Festival – Who’s excited for 2018?! bit.ly/2lXoRX7

The 2018 festival will focus on bringing people together to hear the rich history of jazz and blues that Howard Street brought to Akron in the 1940s and 1950s. Get ready to experience the rhythms of Akron!

202 days until the kick off of the 2018 festival…Who else is counting down?!

“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t go that swing.” –Duke Ellington

In 2017, we were pleased to illuminate the life story and work of Walter Delbridge, a poet from Akron, Ohio, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in the 20s. We look forward to hosting more unique individuals and artists at this year's festival.

Sponsorship Opportunities are still available! We hope you will join us to feel The Rhythms of Akron and help us reach our fundraising goal for this year’s festival. View our sponsorship opportunities here: opentonemusic.org/sponsors/

The countdown is on to the 2018 Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival! Take a look at this year’s event map to see all the of great local venues our artists will be performing at during the festival: opentonemusic.org/event-map/

Sending you good jazz vibes to kick off the week!

“I don’t care much about music. What I like is sounds.” – Dizzy Gillespie

Open Tone Music is committed to bringing music to people. Our mission is to support, develop and implement programs which focus on making music performance and music education accessible. Learn more about Open Tone Music’s Programs here: opentonemusic.org/about/

The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival is a FREE, fun event for the whole family! What was your favorite part of the festival last year?

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” Ella Fitzgerald

We’ve got all kinds of Friday feels! What’s everyone listening to Jazz up your Friday?!

#TBT We are now only months away from the 2018 festival. Looking back on 2017 – share your favorite performance or memory! We can’t pick just one…here are some highlights: opentonemusic.org/2017-jazz-fest…

“Jazz is played from the heart. You can even live by it. Always love it.” Louis Armstrong