“Reading Rocks” Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank Benefit
Rich Spina, Don Krueger, Billy Sullivan, and Special Guests
Rock out with Cleveland musicians while helping put books into the hands of local kids — because Reading Rocks!
Why you should see this show…
Get ready to turn up the volume for a great cause! The Reading Rocks Benefit Concert brings Cleveland musicians to the stage for a high-energy night of live music, community, and fun. While you’re rocking out to great tunes, you’ll also be helping the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank put books into the hands of local kids and build home libraries that help them succeed in school. Great music. Great vibes. Life-changing impact. Because when kids have books at home — Reading Rocks!
Rich Spina has become one of Cleveland’s most enduring musical talents. He has maintained a steady profile as lead singer, songwriter, musical director, road manager, keyboardist and record producer. Rich’s professional career began in the 1970s fronting a band that became known as Love Affair. Over the ensuing decade, that band evolved into a tight professional recording act that released two albums & an EP nationally and had a hit record with “Mama Sez,” a rocking pop song that Rich co-wrote. From 1987 through 2004 Rich was with Gary Lewis & The Playboys; as musical director, road manager, keyboardist and singer. During that time he backed countless other artists such as Billy J. Kramer, Mitch Ryder, Lou Christie, Ian Hunter, Tommy Roe, Fabian, and Mark Lindsay. plus many, many more. Rich has also toured as musical director, keyboardist, singer and road manager. In 2002 and 2003 Rich was the bandleader, singer and keyboardist for The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame benefit concerts. In 2006 he became the keyboardist/bassist & production coordinator for Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone.
Don Krueger has been involved in the Cleveland Music scene as a drummer since 1972. His career began playing in a popular band, Magic, which became Eric Carmen’s band on his first solo LP which included “All By Myself,” (boom boom boom, Don’s solo). Don was a drummer in many area bands including the Euclid Beach Band, The Bop Cats, Gangsters of Blues, The Paul Pope Band, and Jonah Koslen & The Heroes. The Heroes included Dennis Lewin and Bill March, who were already in Beau Coup. When the Heroes broke up, Don became a member of Beau Coup and has played with them ever since.
Billy Sullivan has been a professional touring musician for 48 years. He has worked with artists such as Paul Pope, Jimmy Zero, Gary Lewis, Mitch Ryder, Peter Noone, and Eric Carmen and is currently touring with the Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone. Billy was selected to be one of the backing musicians (Overdubs) for the historic Raspberries Reunion tours. In 1986, Billy’s recording “Never Again (Without You)” charted locally in Cleveland and also received national airplay. Billy was also a member of Beau Coup.
The Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank provides free books to children in Northeast Ohio to ensure every child has access to books at home. Since opening, the organization has distributed over 5 million books through partnerships with schools, early childhood programs, and community organizations, helping children build strong literacy foundations and a love of reading. In 2026, Kids’ Book Bank celebrates its 10-year anniversary of increasing book access and supporting childhood literacy across Greater Cleveland.
Dining Option
Our Concert Hall menu is fast to the table and allows you to dine right in your ticketed seat. Tableside food service will start when doors open and the kitchen will close approximately halfway through the show. Tableside beverage service will continue throughout the concert.
