Party on the Plaza: Lea Marra and the River Boys
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Party on the Plaza Summer
2026 Concert Series
Every Friday from 6 - 7 PM
Admission is FREE
We’re excited to bring back Party on the Plaza, our summer concert series at PNC Plaza at The Civic. This cozy patio beside Akron Civic Theatre on South Main Street is the perfect spot for live music and Friday night gatherings all season long!
Lea Marra has been writing and performing music since the age of ten. Marra studied music from Seton Hill University and has her BA in Music Therapy. Her writing inspirations derive from nature, life experiences and relationships. Marra's songwriting is influenced by music such as the Cranberries, Sierra Ferrell, Sixpence None The Richer, The Chicks, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and The Weepies to just name a few. Marra started Lea Marra & The Dream Catchers in 2019. The band started out as an electric folk/pop/alt country band with a total of seven members. Marra had to rebuild the band in 2021 after her Sophomore album release, due to many of the members departing from LM & TDC. In that time, the Dream Catchers evolved into a string band, which currently includes mandolin, banjo, upright bass, and three part harmonies at times. The Dream Catchers adopted the genre name, “Porch Folk”.
Due to many changes of the line up of the band and the sound of the music, Marra decided to change the name of the band to Lea Marra & The River Boys in 2023. Lea Marra & The River Boys are a bluegrass/folk band inspired by a vast array of genres across the board. Lea brings her strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics to the experience while the River Boys are in the whirlwind of grassy licks. Lea Marra & The River Boys have accomplished a lot in the year of 2024. They released their first album titled Ace Of Cups in March 2024, performed on many notable stages along side regional and local heroes.
2026 Concert Series
Every Friday from 6 - 7 PM
Admission is FREE
We’re excited to bring back Party on the Plaza, our summer concert series at PNC Plaza at The Civic. This cozy patio beside Akron Civic Theatre on South Main Street is the perfect spot for live music and Friday night gatherings all season long!
Lea Marra has been writing and performing music since the age of ten. Marra studied music from Seton Hill University and has her BA in Music Therapy. Her writing inspirations derive from nature, life experiences and relationships. Marra's songwriting is influenced by music such as the Cranberries, Sierra Ferrell, Sixpence None The Richer, The Chicks, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and The Weepies to just name a few. Marra started Lea Marra & The Dream Catchers in 2019. The band started out as an electric folk/pop/alt country band with a total of seven members. Marra had to rebuild the band in 2021 after her Sophomore album release, due to many of the members departing from LM & TDC. In that time, the Dream Catchers evolved into a string band, which currently includes mandolin, banjo, upright bass, and three part harmonies at times. The Dream Catchers adopted the genre name, “Porch Folk”.
Due to many changes of the line up of the band and the sound of the music, Marra decided to change the name of the band to Lea Marra & The River Boys in 2023. Lea Marra & The River Boys are a bluegrass/folk band inspired by a vast array of genres across the board. Lea brings her strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics to the experience while the River Boys are in the whirlwind of grassy licks. Lea Marra & The River Boys have accomplished a lot in the year of 2024. They released their first album titled Ace Of Cups in March 2024, performed on many notable stages along side regional and local heroes.
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Where is it happening?
PNC Plaza at The Civic, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308
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Host or PublisherAkron Civic Theatre
