Library Sound Bites
This week's performance will feature Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys consistently carry their audience away with powerful imagery and strong musical backgrounds.
Library Sound Bites is a midday escape - a live music series bringing joy and discovery to your lunch break. This summer program features talented musicians from across a wide range of genres. Grab your lunch, find a seat, and listen to the music play!
Library Sound Bites performances are from 12:00-1:00pm on select days in June, July, and August at Hough Campus and MLK Jr. Campus as well. All performances are free and open to the public.
- Date:
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Location:
- Main 00 - Eastman Reading Garden
- Branch:
- Main Library - Downtown
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- School of Arts & Culture
Rachel Brown has been dubbed “The Honky Tonk Queen of Cleveland” due to her gospel type piano stylings reminiscent of Floyd Cramer and the great Jerry Lee Lewis. Her band, The Beatnik Playboys, has been together almost 17 years. Dave Huddleston (guitar/vocals), Bill Watson (bass/vocals), and Roy King are accomplished musicians in many genres, which gives the band its unique sound. Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys have recorded four albums of original songs as well as an album of classic Patsy Cline songs. Their latest release, “Full Moon Rendezvous,” was accepted for a 2025 Grammy nomination.
Rachel has been performing Traditional Country/Gospel/Americana/Blues music since she was 6 years old and hails from a family with deep roots in traditional music. Through the years, Rachel has been the supporting act for many legendary artists including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, The Judds, Emmylou Harris, Linda Gail Lewis, Wanda Jackson, Alan Jackson, Clint Black, Ray Stevens, Phil Lee, Bill Kirchen and Loretta Lynn. She also holds a Master in Music Education with a piano emphasis.