Akron entertainment venues say their crowds are back and as excited as ever Contributed photo Even though temps were in the 40s, Aerosmith tribute band Draw the Line drew an enthusiastic crowd to Akron's Lock 3 Park on May 28. Dad rock and all, the boys (and girls) are back in town at Akron's live music and performance venues. And local event promoters who are fielding their first live shows in nearly a year-and-a-half say the crowds are back, too. Asked recently how he was doing, Akron Civic Theatre executive director Howard Parr seemed to have to pause and take a breath.