A Friday Night With(out) David Bowie Tickets

Discover a fresh, high-energy take on David Bowie through A Friday Night With(out) David Bowie, a collaborative project created by Bowieologist Thomas Mulready and Cleveland glam-punk band Vanity Crash. This immersive tribute blends interviews, archival video clips, and electrifying live performances to celebrate Bowie's enduring influence. Based in Northeast Ohio, this show has grown into a touring highlight across Cleveland’s iconic venues, delivering a theatrical, no-fuss experience that honors Bowie's legacy without pretending to be a perfect impersonation.

Led by Vanity Crash, Cleveland’s glam-punk troupe known for their theatrical, high-energy performances, the project has evolved into a broader exploration of Bowie’s artistic era—featuring original material alongside beloved classics. Whether you’re a longtime Bowie fan or new to the sound, you’ll find a compelling, approachable celebration of Bowie's catalog and influence.

Recent and upcoming performances showcase how this collaboration continues to expand in Northeast Ohio, with stops at notable venues like BOP STOP, Jilly’s Music Room, and Beachland Ballroom. Everything here is about accessibility, reliability, and a memorable night of music you can count on.

Biography highlights: The project was conceived by Bowieologist Thomas Mulready and Vanity Crash, leveraging interviews, video clips, and archival Bowie performances to frame live sets. Mulready is a longtime Cleveland arts promoter, known for Cool Cleveland and co-founding the Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology. Vanity Crash brings the band's distinct glam-punk energy to the stage, delivering high-energy tributes and original material that resonate with diverse audiences.

Discography highlights for Vanity Crash includes four main albums, with the widely noted 2017 release Phantasmagoria (self-released) and earlier titles culminating in their 2005 Grid Records debut. The band maintains an active online presence through vanitycrash.com and Bandcamp, with social links to Facebook and ReverbNation via Bandcamp pages.

Upcoming tour info: The 2025–2026 touring cycle features individual shows at Northeast Ohio venues, each date treated as a standalone event. For 2025, Vanity Crash presents David Bowie in Cleveland at BOP STOP (Jan 10, 2025), Jilly’s Music Room in Akron (Jan 11, 2025), and Beachland Ballroom (Jan 12, 2025). The 2026 expansion, David Bowie in NEO, includes a Northeast Ohio run with additional NEO Rewind Series announcements, expanding the local Bowie tribute footprint across the region.