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Cleveland-area judges and attorney rockers took the stage Wednesday, July 12 at “Jam for Justice,” an annual fundraiser for Legal Aid that raised nearly $100,000. The event, which drew roughly 1,000 people, was held at Aloft Hotel and the Ernst & Young courtyard and featured pro bono performances from a local DJ and five bands spanning the decades and musical genres. Lago Custom Events provided the catering.
- Faith & Whiskey played classic and punk dance tunes from the 70s and 80s, and featured Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Mike Donnelly, Steve Zashin and Rich Wesorick and other local musician/professionals.
- Luke Lindberg and the Hung Jury with Ryan Kennedy and Bob Walker, covered acoustic and folk rock.
- The No Name Band played Motown, American rock and British invasion music with an all-lawyer line-up of Peter Brodhead, Steve Daniels, Toni Gideon, Hugh McKay, Doug McWilliams, Judge K.J. Montgomery, Jim Robenalt, Steven Shafron, Randy Solomon, Kris Treu, and Bob Walker.
- Out of Order spotlighted attorneys Vince Ruffa, Joe Grandinetti, and Marcus Sidoti, playing music like Black Keys, Green Day, and Kings of Leon.
- New this year: SIX sometimes SEVEN included attorney Paul Grieco and several area professionals, playing classic rock.
- Brad Wolfe, an attorney at Friedman & Nemecek and owner of DJ Wolfe Entertainment, hosted the show.
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