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Get ready for a blast from the past when John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band rock the Goodyear Theater in Akron on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Known for their gritty, blue-collar heartland rock sound and enormous ’80s hit “On the Dark Side,” the band delivered the anthem for the cult film Eddie & the Cruisers and captured the spirit of working‐class optimism.  At this “Rubber City Rock Revival” event that also features Peter Rivera the voice of Rare Earth, fans can expect a setlist brimming with familiar hooks, sturdy guitar riffs and those larger-than-life choruses that defined an era.

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Set in the historical Goodyear Theater — built by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for its employees nearly a century ago — this show promises to be more than just a concert. With the acoustics and atmosphere suited for classic rock, it’s the perfect venue for a night of nostalgia, energy and live instrumentation. Whether you remember Cafferty from the ’80s or you’re discovering the band for the first time, expect an evening charged with genuine vocals, sax lines, driving drums and a crowd singing along to likes of “On the Dark Side,” “Tender Years,” and more. Come early, grab your spot, and brace for a rock-laced evening of full throttle charm and hometown pride.