Led by an unmistakable vocal and bringing a Texas-rock edge to modern country for 25 years, the Eli Young Band’s never-changing lineup of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson have spent decades on the run, growing from hometown heroes into globe-trotting, chart-topping pioneers.
Since hitting the scene in 2002, the band has produced four #1 singles including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”, “Love Ain’t”, “Drunk Last Night,” and “Crazy Girl” – which was named Billboard’s Country Song of the Year and ACM’s Song of the Year in 2012.
The group has achieved over 3 billion streams in their career and there’s no sign of their slowing down. Their new album “Strange Hours” drops on August 1, 2025, and they will take the stage at the Mentor Rocks summer concert series on August 5, 2025.
Breakout country artist Sophia Scott will perform from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Originally hailing from Boulder, CO, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist found a home in Nashville, TX, by continuing a time-honored tradition of storytelling with no shortage of gusto or grit. Sophia released her debut album and made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023 and currently has over 60 million streams.
Eli Young Band will take the stage at 7:30 PM.
Mentor Rocks is an all-ages event which promotes a festival-like atmosphere each week. Over 119,000 people from across Northeast Ohio attended in 2024 with an average of over 7,700 per night.
In addition to great music, attendees can enjoy a great selection of food from area vendors as well as an assortment of beers, seltzers, and wines for those 21 and over. Grounds open at 5:00 PM. Food and beverage service begins at 5:00 PM. The venue features lawn seating, so bring your own blankets or chairs. Outside food is permitted although outside alcohol is not. Coolers will be checked. Overflow parking is available at the nearby Mentor Senior Center and Mentor High School. Please observe posted parking restrictions.
Admission and parking to all Mentor Rocks events are free of charge thanks to the generous support of sponsors including presenting sponsors, Meijer and Cleveland Clinic, and supporting sponsors, Raising Cane’s, IBEW Local 673, Just Windows, Classic Chevy + The Chevy Network, Waste Management, Michelob Ultra, ProBuilt Homes, Pella Windows, NUTRL, Ken Ganley CDJR Mentor, Cardinal Credit Union, and Mimi Vanderhaven.
Mentor Main Stage events are also generously supported through grant funding courtesy of Tour Lake County and NOPEC. This city also thanks the Community Arts Commission for their support.
The Mentor Civic Amphitheater is located at 8600 Munson Road in Mentor, Ohio. Learn more at www.mentorrocks.info.