Music scene · Portage Lakes
A waterfront community near Akron where acoustic sets fill lakeside bars in season, summer park events draw Akron musicians, and school bands carry the off-season.
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A waterfront community near Akron where acoustic sets fill lakeside bars in season, summer park events draw Akron musicians, and school bands carry the off-season.
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Portage Lakes is a waterfront community near Akron built around a cluster of reservoirs. Music here leans toward casual acoustic sets at lakeside bars, summer park events, and school band concerts. Akron-area musicians often play the local seasonal circuit.
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