Cleveland Pagan Pride Entertainment
Cleveland Pagan Pride, presented by Crossroad Universal Inc., are thankful for our event entertainers that have been accepted to participate in our event. We look forward to sharing our event entertainment with you during the event!
CLEVELAND PAGAN PRIDE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
Note: Times may vary based on weather conditions or other unforeseen delays.
Friday, August 14, 2026
5:30 Opening Drum Circle with Primal Rhythm
Saturday, August 15, 2026
12:00 Opening Ceremony
12:30 Primal Rhythm Drum Circle
1:15 Ginger Ackley
2:00 Tribe Ostara Tribal Dance
2:30 Brian Henke
3:45 The Elder Goths
5:00 Primal Rhythm
6:00 Raffle
6:30 King Fez
8:00 Voodoo Funk
Sunday, August 16, 2026
12:00 Opening Ceremony
12:30 Primal Rhythm Drum Circle
1:15 The Lucky Ones
2:00 Shuvani Dance
2:30 Ginger Ackley
3:10 Crooked River Crones Crowning of the Crones
3:30 King Fez
4:30 Raffle
4:45 Apostle Jones
6:00 Farewell Closing Ritual
MEET THE GUESTS
Primal Rhythm | Friday, at 5:30 pm Drum Circle
Saturday, at 5:00 pm Main Stage
Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 pm Open Drum Circle in front of main stage.
Primal Rhythm is an all-female drum ensemble that has been rocking the festival circuit and the local scene in Cleveland, Ohio since 2010. Sue Balaschak brought the band to life out of a desire to bring her studio albums to the stage and share the power of drumming in a live setting. In addition to Sue Balaschak on Dun Duns and Djembe, the band features Dawn Fritz Heartsong on djembe and percussion, and Michelle Clark holding the bottom on Duns. When we drum, we connect our mind, body, and spirit to all living things. The Primal Rhythm Ensemble brings an amazing group of women to the stage, engaging the audience in the wave of Elemental Earth Energy created by the power of live drumming. Lay your hands on the altar of rhythm, the altar of Life.
Learn More About Primal Rhythm at www.primalrhythm.net
Ginger Ackley | Saturday at 1:15 pm
Sunday at 2:30 pm
Ginger Ackley has been enchanting folks from around the world with her autoharp and penny whistles. She has a special way of making music she calls “Celtic with a twist”, so you never quite know what’s going to happen – except that it will touch your heart. Ginger was voted IPMA’s 2020 Female Artist of the Year and her award-winning music can be heard on several streaming stations. Her weekly Facebook show, EnCHANTica plays every Wednesday to audiences around the world. Her latest release, also called EnCHANTica is available with its own songbook!
Tribe Ostara Tribal Belly Dance | Saturday at 2:00 pm
Tribe Ostara Tribal Belly Dance has been entertaining Cleveland festival audiences since 2016. A fierce and fabulous improvisational sword, skirt, and zill performance by Ostara Dance is characterized by beautiful and colorful, ethnic clothing and movements inspired by folkloric dances of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India.
The Elder Goths | Saturday at 3:45 pm
The Elder Goths are a five piece musical project consisting of three part vocal harmonies, and performance art dance. They bring an ethereal, dark, haunting sound and stage presence, with influences not only from beloved artists, but also from folklore and elements of the Earth, to bring a multidimensional experience to their performances. You can currently find their music on all streaming platforms
King Fez | Saturday at 6:30 pm
Sunday at 3:30 pm
King Fez, a dynamic six-member world rock ensemble from Pittsburgh, is shattering cultural and social boundaries to foster global harmony. Their distinctive fusion of authentic Middle Eastern, Latin, and Caribbean rhythms with rock, creates an unparalleled hypnotic vibe where the East dances with the West. Prepare to get your shimmies shaking as Hijaz intertwines with Hendrix in this electrifying mashup!
The Luckey Ones | Sunday at 1:15 pm
Cleveland group, the Luckey Ones utilize the instrumentation of Bluegrass. Their music emotes the twinges of lonesome highway country wrapped with the rasp of 20th century blues. They weave tales of love and woe to the rhythm of a freight train, and call it Industrial Bluegrass.
Shuvani Dance Company | Sunday at 2:00 pm
Jezebel Shuvani is a middle eastern dance instructor and performer. She started studying middle eastern dance in 1997 and later began teaching at workshops and seminars. Her study of music theory enabled her to recognize how to mesh movement to music and her innate ability to envision sound as movement earned her the position of choreographer with troupe Hareem Shar'eem, Wicked Gypsy, Maevyn, JezeMel and The Shuvani Jezebels specializing in solos as well as group numbers which utilize her unique fusion of American tribal, Gypsy and Gothic Bellydance.
Voodoo Funk | Saturday at 8:00 pm
VooDoo Funk are an American Funk Rock Band formed in 2016 by Producer/Bassist Sammy Free. Creating their funky sound by combining flavors from New Orleans Funk/Blues, Memphis Soul, FUNK, Rock, and Jazz. The Ten-member band bring decades of live performance and musical experience from some of the best institutions including Berklee College of Music, The Cleveland Institute of Music, The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, The New England Conservatory of Music, Cleveland State University, Percussive Arts Society, and of course, The School of Hard Knocks
Apostle Jones | Sunday at 4:45 PM
Apostle Jones is a dynamic, soul band 9-person ensemble that bends styles and genres to create a uniquely collaborative energy and sound. Pulling from collective influences of rock, R’n’B, blues, gospel, and funk, the Apostles soar with original music and a contagious joy for their hometown Cleveland, OH. Apostle Jones unites audiences with the music, positive vibes and gratitude leaving them jonesing for more.
Frank Prpic | Entertainment Coordinator, Main Stage
Frank has been involved with Cleveland Pagan Pride for many years. As an avid musician, he has appeared with various acts on the stage, as well as off the stage as the main stage coordinator, where he assists in the booking and scheduling of acts as well as stage manager and emcee for the event. His company, Center for Rock Research, provides PA and sound production services for the event. He loves providing a comfortable performance environment for the talent as well as stellar sound for the event. Working with this incredible group at CPP is always a highlight of his year.