Jypsi Akron for Ej Thomas Perf. Arts Hall-Univ. of Akron on Thursday March 4 concert.

Patti LuPone Akron for EJ Thomas Hall on Saturday February 27 concert. Gruvr.com lets you set a reminder for this show,see concert map,get directions,discuss with fans near Akron . No registration needed.

INHALE EXHALE Akron for Musica on Sunday September 6 concert. Gruvr.com lets you set a reminder for this show,see concert map,get directions,discuss with fans near Akron . No registration needed.

Given this year’s summer weather conditions in Chicago — chilly with a taste of sunlight — nobody expected the onslaught of rain and wind that was August 7th, 2009. Incidentally, that happened to make up the opening day of Perry Farrell’s summer music extravaganza, otherwise known as Lollapalooza.