AJ Tyus Is Coming Home: The Vinyl Groove Records at Tri-C JazzFest 2026
This summer, The Vinyl Groove Records is heading to Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland — and we’re bringing the energy with us. We’re proud to be introducing AJ Tyus on the SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage on Saturday, June 27 from 7:30 to 8:15 PM. And on top of that, we’ve got tickets to give away to four of the best shows of the weekend. Keep reading.
Who Is AJ Tyus?
If you’ve been to a Machine Gun Kelly show, you’ve already heard AJ Tyus — you just might not have known his name. He spent years as MGK’s guitarist, touring arenas and earning a reputation as one of the most versatile players in the game. Now he’s building something on his own terms.
"I'm honored to be part of this year's Jazz Fest and excited to share music with the community. Looking forward to a great event." - AJ Tyus
Now he’s bringing that same energy to the outdoor stage at Playhouse Square, and The Vinyl Groove is announcing it. Free. No ticket required. Show up, stand outside and let it hit you.
Why This Means Something to Us
The Vinyl Groove Records has been part of this community since 2014. We’re an independent record store in Old Brooklyn — not a chain, not a warehouse, just a shop run by people who care deeply about music and the people who love it. Tri-C JazzFest is one of Cleveland’s greatest celebrations of live music and community, and getting to be part of it this year feels exactly right.
The records we sell, the gear we repair, the events we host — all of it comes back to the same thing: music is better when it’s shared. Three days of live music, community and culture right here in Cleveland — and this year, we’re part of it.
Win Tickets to Four Incredible Shows
We’ve also partnered with Tri-C JazzFest to give away tickets to four ticketed indoor shows happening Saturday night. One pair of tickets per show. Enter by June 23 — winners notified June 24.
Click the Links to Enter (All shows are Saturday, June 27)
Chris Dave & The Drumhedz ft. Stokley — 5:00 PM | Mimi Ohio Theatre
Laurin Talese — 7:00 PM | Hanna Theatre
MonoNeon — 8:15 PM | Mimi Ohio Theatre
Ohio Players — 9:30 PM | KeyBank State Theatre
Must be 18 or older to enter. One entry per person. All entries close June 23 at 11:59 PM.
Come Find Us
The outdoor stage is free and open to everyone. Come catch AJ Tyus with us, say hello, and if you haven’t been in the shop yet — we’re at 5100 Pearl Rd Suite 208 in Old Brooklyn. New and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, stereo repair and a whole lot of good conversation. Every genre. Every listener.
Where music transcends everything.