Name: Dave Banks Big Band presents “The Rockin’ Big Band Show”
Start: 2026-04-10T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-10T23:00:00-04:00
Location: 47 E Market St, Akron, OH

$Dave Banks Big Band presents \u201cThe Rockin\u2019 Big Band Show\u201d$

Rock 'n' Roll re-imagined for Big Band! You have never felt the power of rock like this! A scorching hot big band, and legendary Ohio rocker Jerry Schoenfeld on vocals together again on songs that have made their mark in rock history. This is a fan favorite!
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: $30 General Admission
The Dave Banks Big Band is a powerhouse 17 piece swinging big band based out of Akron, Ohio and is led by Ohio native and 20 year Las Vegas veteran trumpet artist, Dave Banks. The band boasts of having the very top players in the Northeast Ohio area. Dave fronts the band with his soaring trumpet – reminding you of Doc Severinson, Harry James and Maynard Ferguson. Their repertoire ranges from original compositions to standard big band favorites. Featured vocalists have included Michael Sonata, Stan Davis, Mery White, Shannon Eller, Britni Tozzi, Helen Welch, Don Dasco, John Morton, Frederick Davis and Paul Hoffman. Their library of big band music includes hit songs arranged by the best writers in the business. They have played to packed houses at Akron’s BLU Jazz+, the Cleveland Bop Stop, the Packard Music Hall, Carousel Dinner Theatre, The Tangier Ballroom and The Kent Stage.