Waterloo Makes Music: Xe La and Chris Tuma

Waterloo Makes Music is a free monthly concert series, presented by Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future, showcasing acts from the Cleveland music scene at various locations in the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.

April 3, 2026

Xe La
Starting in the D.I.Y. 90's scene and evolving into life time career of music and art through Cleveland and abroad. Xe La got started with Cows in the Graveyard and a list of local ensembles and groups that ends with the BIRDOG CATS AND LISTEN LITTLE MAN in 2019. Since then the chord wrangling guitarist croons with a reverent spirit of Leon Redbone and Shel Silverstein at speak easy's and private parties around the north coast region. Thankful to be invited Xe La looks forward to sharing new material and maybe some older stuff friends may recall.
https://xelaworx.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sVRzSLxvFS6qXHr9dzjXf

Chris Tuma
Lyricist Chris Tuma is a Lakewood, Ohio–based songwriter with more than 100 original songs and 10 independently released albums. His singular, slightly off-kilter sound is rhythmically driven and raw, channeling the communal spirit of a drum circle through the pulse of an acoustic guitar. Performing solo or with AT33, Tuma delivers dynamic shows ranging from stripped-down acoustic sets to high-energy rock performances, grounded in authenticity and a deep connection to his audience.

Free Event!

This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and The Ohio Arts Council.

Xe La

Chris Tuma

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