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Big Cool Cats Music Festival is a vibrant performer and festival concept rooted in Cleveland's rich regional music tradition. Since the inaugural event on June 20, 2009 at Cain Park Evans Amphitheatre in Cleveland Heights, the festival has been about celebrating diverse live performances—from swamp pop to Afrobeat and Americana. The early festival was organized by Steve Presser and Denis DeVito, with prominent local media promoter Tom Mulready of Cool Cleveland helping to position it as an all-day regional celebration. While a 2025 edition isn’t officially documented, the project remains a touchstone for regional acts and live music lovers in the greater Cleveland area. This page highlights the performer’s background, discography, and what to expect on tour, so you can secure your seats with confidence through Gold Coast Tickets.

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Big Cool Cats Music Festival embodies the spirit of the city’s music scene: collaborative, resilient, and all about great, diverse performances. We’ve got you covered for reliable, straightforward ticketing—no fluff, just solid access to the music you love.

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Biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour details for Big Cool Cats Music Festival. Learn about the roots of the festival, its connection to Cleveland’s music community, and the artists that have contributed to its evolving story. Whether you’re a longtime regional fan or a curious newcomer, you’ll find useful context, official social links, and practical ticket options to secure your seats.

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Quick Facts About Big Cool Cats Music Festival

  • First Big Cool Cats Music Festival held June 20, 2009 at Cain Park Evans Amphitheatre in Cleveland Heights, organized by Steve Presser and Denis DeVito.
  • Promoted with involvement from local media promoter Tom Mulready of Cool Cleveland; festival positioned as an all-day regional music celebration.
  • 2009 lineup included Cats On Holiday, I-Tal, Mifune, The Magpies, Mo’ Mojo, and 70 Lewis, plus an acoustic Roots of American Music side stage.
  • Genres featured ranged from swamp pop and zydeco to Afrobeat and Americana; the event emphasized regional, live-performance diversity.
  • Official documentation of a 2025 Big Cool Cats edition is not found; Cain Park’s 2025 activities include other big-name shows (e.g., Wilco) but no confirmed BCC listing.
  • Cats On Holiday remains an active Cleveland-area band with ongoing local shows and recent releases (e.g., Holiday in a Box; Cat Flash).

The records

Big Cool Cats Music Festival Discography

  • Holiday in a Box
    2012 · Self-released (Cats On Holiday)
  • Cat Flash
    2025 · Self-released (Cats On Holiday)
  • Afro-electronique
    2006 · ODC
  • Time Is Watching Us
    2008 · Unknown
  • East Coast Sunday Morning
    2010 · Nothingland Records
  • East Coast Sunday Morning (15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
    2025 · Nothingland Records
  • The Briefcase
    2025 · Bandcamp release
  • Midnight Oil
    2024 · The Magpies (single; Apple Music listing)

The hits

Top Big Cool Cats Music Festival Songs

  • Midnight Oil
    2024 · Did not chart

Biographical Overview

Big Cool Cats Music Festival emerged as a celebration of regional talent and live performance diversity. The festival’s 2009 kickoff at Cain Park Evans Amphitheatre in Cleveland Heights featured acts like Cats On Holiday, I-Tal, Mifune, The Magpies, Mo’ Mojo, and 70 Lewis, with an acoustic Roots of American Music side stage. The event was promoted in collaboration with local media promoter Tom Mulready of Cool Cleveland, underscoring a community-driven approach to presenting a wide range of genres—from swamp pop and zydeco to Afrobeat and Americana. Although official documentation of a 2025 edition isn’t readily available, the festival’s legacy continues to influence local bands and live performance culture in Northeast Ohio.

Artist Background and Discography Highlights

  • Cats On Holiday — Active in the Cleveland-area scene with releases like Holiday in a Box and Cat Flash, continuing to contribute to regional live performances.
  • Mifune — Notable for Afro-electronique explorations, with albums such as Afro-electronique (2006) and Time Is Watching Us (2008), reflecting a fusion of world rhythms and electronic textures.
  • 70 Lewis — Known for East Coast Sunday Morning (2010) and ongoing releases in 2025, illustrating a career that bridges traditional songwriting with contemporary influences.
  • The Magpies, I-Tal, and Mo’ Mojo — Examples of the festival’s diverse lineup history, representing a broad spectrum of regional genres.

Upcoming Tour Information

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