Akron Life May 2023

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by Shawn Davis

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Yee Haw Even the Rubber City has cowboys. A country band with Akron roots, the Shootouts released its latest album, “Stampede,” Feb. 24, which is when it played the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Full of features by country legends like Jim Lauderdale and Marty Stuart, this album keeps the Rust Belt on the bluegrass-country map. Despite the big names, the band stays down to-earth with tracks like “Feelin’ Kind of Lonely Tonight.” It gets listeners dancing with the infectious crescendo of country swing performed by guitarist Brian Poston and bassist Kevin McManus, and it’s all wrapped up with the revelry of vocalist Emily Bates and lead singer and guitarist Ryan Humbert. shootoutsmusic.com

photo by Jamie Escola

Place to Watch Dinner and a show mean something different at the new Pitchfork in Bath, where oysters get shucked and charcuterie boards get assembled in front of you at a 14-seat bar. The 160-plus-seat restaurant from the team behind the Farmer’s Rail artisanal food market and butcher shop opens its full dining room this month with a live fire grill. Try octopus ceviche with jalapeno and a corn tostada and pick from the 36 self-serve wines on tap at the in house Eden wine bar. It’s in the new Corner Provisions complex that has a new Pav’s Creamery and Cafe 36 coffee shop, so leave room for des sert and coffee. 1070 Ghent Road, Akron, visitcornerprovisions.com

Play Hard Witness waterfalls, hip whips and grand slams as the Akron Roller Derby season rolls on. See Akron Roller Derby All Stars like Finnish-Her and Valkillree and AK Rowdy Rollers like Olive Pain and Ambitchous jam through the Black Rose Rollers in bouts at the Summit County Fairgrounds May 20. They face the Lehigh Valley & Quad County at the fair grounds June 10. Grab a beer and cheer on the tough teams as they play the full-contact sport and smash, crash and bash their way to victories. 1050 North Ave., Tallmadge, akronrollerderby.net

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akronlife.com | MAY 2023