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Applause Performances

Applause Performances

Browse our on-demand archive of live performances.
  • Jessica Shetler, who sings and writes music as JSSCZA, performs an in-studio set with bass player Seneca Block and guitarist Nate Jones at the Idea Center.
    Ygal Kaufman
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    Cleveland Heights singer-songwriter Jessica Shetler has found healing through music. On this week’s Shuffle, the artist, who performs as JSSZCA, talks about overcoming fear, channeling grief and building connection through sound. She performs a live set recorded at the Idea Center for Applause Performances.
  • Dave Deitke, Coda Crose and Pat Boland perform as C-Level, an eclectic trio that mixes rock with reggae, funk, blues and jazz influences. They stopped by the Idea Center for an in-studio performance and conversation about their upcoming concept album.
    Ygal Kaufman
    Cleveland band C-Level has spent nearly 15 years crafting a sound that mixes reggae, blues, punk and funk into something all their own. On this week’s Shuffle, band members Dave Deitke and Coda Crose talk about their origins at an open mic night and recording a song with their musical hero over a decade later.