As final exams approach and personal anxiety escalates, think about one thing to get you through the stress: No classes means there’s no excuse not to see at least one show over the holiday break. Start your break off right by hitting the road or supporting your local music scene. Check out my recommendations below:

Name: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Location: Columbus

Venue: Newport Music Hall

Price: $25 general admission

When: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

Name: Lemuria (Heart Attack Man, Delay)

Location: Lakewood

Venue: Mahall’s 20 Lanes

Price: $10 general admission

When: Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Name: The 1975 (CRUISR, Young Rising Sons)

Location: Cleveland

Venue: Masonic Auditorium

Price: $44 mezzanine seating, $41 balcony seating

When: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.

Name: Fireworks

Location: Lakewood

Venue: Mahall’s 20 Lanes

Price: $10 ahead of time, $12 at the door

When: Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.

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