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Mac Saturn: Rising From the Ashes
- Madison Cozzens
- Nov 19
- 3 min read
Article contributed by Madison Cozzens
Photography by Madison Cozzens
November 14th was a jam-packed day at The House of Blues in Cleveland, OH. The Academy Is… was playing in the main room, and Mac Saturn packed the smaller Cambridge Room at the venue. The house was buzzing with fans excited to see their show of choice that evening. The intimate Cambridge Room was filled with people of all ages, ready to have a 70s rock-inspired evening.
Akron Locals Bring The Energy
The opener for the evening was the local Akron band, The Sweet Spot. The moment the group came out on stage, they grabbed the attention of the room. The lead singer, Maddie Indre, was the standout of the group. Her energy was infectious, jumping, kicking, and moving around the stage like she owned it. The group played a majority of their original songs and included a cover of Barracuda by the band Heart. It is always something special to see a local band perform for a group that they look up to. They really bring their A-game and perform like their life depends on it because sometimes it’s one of the biggest ways to make new fans.
If you need any more convincing that The Sweet Spot or any other small band should be openers, go read Rebecca’s piece, Hot Take: Big Artists Need To Stop Booking Big Artists As Openers (after this).
The Sweet Spot definitely deserves the recognition they received in the Cambridge Room, and if you’re local to the Cleveland/Akron area, go check them out.
Mac Saturn Takes the Stage
Mac Saturn hails from Detroit and bring a soulful mo-town groove wherever they go. Many fans were dressed for the occasion with leather jackets, platform heels, and bellbottoms. Mac Saturn had a late start to the evening, but that didn’t stop the band or the crowd from having a great time unil the money ran out. The group started with Plain Clothes Gentlemen off of their 2022 EP “Until the Money Runs Out”. Frontman, Carson Macc, brings the energy and charisma that every 70s rock band needs. He has been compared to a young Mick Jagger, with his hair, outfits and general stage presence it’s easy to see the similarities. His vibe along with the guitar riffs, bass lines, and harmonies transport you to a different time. Those elements make it so that you can’t help but get out on the dance floor and groove with the strangers around you.
The crowd weren’t the only ones dancing and grooving, the band fed off the crowd’s energy and captivated everyone from beginning to end. Groups of friends young and old were dancing the night away. Mac Saturn’s discography is full of songs to keep the vibes high like “Ain’t Like You”, “Get on the Phone”, and “Mint Julep”. The groups most popular song is “Mr.Cadillac” with over 5 millions streams on Spotify. It is a great representation of the group and their music. The catchy chorus, the 70’s inspired instrumentals, and the bouncy bass line make for a lively performance.
The Detroit-based band consists of Carson Macc (lead singer), Mike Moody (lead guitar), Angelo Coppola (drums), Nick Barone (guitar), and Ian Lukas (bass). Mac Saturn was on a high during the summer of 2024, headlining a tour across the US with their debut album “Hard to Sell”. The group was brought to a halt when their ex-piano player was arrested and overshadowed the tour and album release. Mac Saturn took time to regroup and come back stronger, after a year and a half the group released their newest single “Takes Time” in October. The played a variety of unreleased songs, that keep their signature sound but bring something new to the table.
The band is donating a portion of the proceeds of this tour to Darkness to Light, and provides fans with the ability to donate and learn more at every show. This first tour back from the scandal was relatively small but the group had a great turnout in Cleveland and fans were excited for their comeback. With a new album on the way and renewed sense of purpose, the group is ready to pave a new path forward that empowers not only themselves but anyone who will listen.
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