# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jim Ballard's First Thursdays at The Rialto Theatre WSG Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Gonna be a great one! Join me as I welcome songwriters Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher to the Rialto Theatre where we'll trade songs and stories. Both Marc Lee and J.D. are amazing writers and performers so you don't wanna miss this! Get there early, fee admission!!

Marc Lee Shannon
A veteran studio and touring guitarist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Ohio’s “North Coast,” Shannon has released multiple albums and performed with many well-known country, rock, and soul artists, most notably as a member of Michael Stanley’s band, the Resonators. He presently performs with his band, My Other Brothers 
www.marcleeshannon.com

JD Eicher
An artist who has toured extensively in the US and abroad, JD Eicher is known for indie and alt-pop music with expressive vocals and poignant songwriting. With several albums to his credit, JD was enlisted to create the soundtrack to author Nicholas Sparks’s (The Notebook, A Walk To Remember) 20th book, Two By Two. He has shared billing with a wide range of well-known acts, including Coldplay, Train, The Zombies, Sister Hazel, and more, and his music has been used in national ad campaigns and television shows. 
jdeicher.com

Jim Ballard
Starting out in the 1970’s as a singer/songwriter, Jim Ballard released several albums and toured/performed with the likes of Pete Seeger, Gordon Lightfoot, Tom Paxton, Phoebe Snow, The Michael Stanley Band, Kenny Loggins and Ten Thousand Maniacs. He has 18 albums and numerous singles, all presently available. 

He continues to perform both solo and with his band The Strangs. 

www.jimballardmusic.net
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/jim-ballards-first-thursdays-at-the-rialto-theatre-wsg-marc-lee-shannon-and-jd-eicher/200028435294555
- **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, theatre, literary-art, performances, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Akron
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Rialto Theatre
- **lat**: 41.04274
- **long**: -81.55968
- **full address**: The Rialto Theatre, 2239 15th St SW, Akron, OH 44314-20ND, United States,Akron, Ohio

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jim Ballard's First Thursdays at The Rialto Theatre WSG Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher being held?
  - **A:** Jim Ballard's First Thursdays at The Rialto Theatre WSG Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher takes place on Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm at The Rialto Theatre, 2239 15th St SW, Akron, OH 44314-20ND, United States,Akron, Ohio.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jim Ballard's First Thursdays at The Rialto Theatre WSG Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher?
  - **A:** Jim Ballard's First Thursdays at The Rialto Theatre WSG Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher is organized by Jim Ballard Music and More.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jim Ballard's First Thursdays at The Rialto Theatre WSG Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jim Ballard's First Thursdays at The Rialto Theatre WSG Marc Lee Shannon and J.D. Eicher sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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