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The acoustic string band music of yesteryear comes alive at the Kent Shindig, an open jam for old-time music and dance. The event takes place year-round, every first Sunday of the month, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Europe Gyro-Pizza at 107 South Depeyster Street in downtown Kent, Ohio. The event, which is free, attracts many of northeast Ohio's best acoustic musicians, playing fiddles, banjos, guitars, mandolins, hammered and lap dulcimers, harmonicas, wooden flutes, double basses, percussion, etc., as well as clog and flatfoot dancers. The music consists primarily of lively Appalachian reels, as well as the occasional Irish tune, Civil War tune, etc. All are welcome to play (bring an acoustic instrument), dance, and/or listen.