Waterloo Makes Music: Rustic Skies and The Baker's Basement

Waterloo Makes MusicOrganized by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, FutureRustic SkiesRustic Skies is an indie band from the Cleveland/Akron area fronted by an electric cello. Through songs that showcase the highs and lows of life and the human experience, their music blends jazz, funk and rock to bring a unique performance to the stage. Within their first year, they have had the honor of releasing four singles, performing at IngenuityFest and Folk and Flora Fest, opening for The Wildwoods, and being named Best New Artist in the 2025 Cleveland Music Awards.https://linktr.ee/Rusticskieshttps://www.instagram.com/rusticskiesband/https://www.facebook.com/people/Rustic-Skies/61569145451200The Bakers BasementTwo-piece, Cleveland based adventure-folk band the Bakers Basement (tBB) features the eclectic musical stylings of vocalist/drummer Kate Dedinsky and vocalist/guitarist Adam Grindler. At their rhythmic core pulses an orange striped, homemade, bucket-drum concoction, the funky back beat on which Dedinsky performs standing up with her signature swagger and sway. The duos intimate sound, rooted in a spirited and poignant flavor of indie-folk music and topped with playful vocal layers, offers a heart-wrenching yet at times humorous sonic signature thats altogether their own. Always active live and in studio, tBB released a full length album in November of 2024 titled Down Down Domino followed by two 2025 singles: Singing to the Plants and Come To Terms with Going Ghost (released Nov 20, 2025). TBB is kicking off their 2026 live schedule with a Mid-Atlantic tour in line with their next single release entitled Worry Now - the first of several singles due to release in 2026.https://www.thebakersbasement.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theBakersBasement This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and The Ohio Arts Council.