Save It’s A Kling Thing! House

Founded in 2007 by Jordan Welker and friends, It’s a Kling Thing! is one of the longest-running DIY punk houses in the Midwest. Our sacred space has been a staple of underground music for 16 years, and has strong roots not only in the local community, but nationally and internationally as well.

Recently, our landlords—who have rented the house to us for the entirely of its lifespan as Kling Thing—have put the house on the market. This is scary for all of us, because aside from the tenants worrying about where they’ll live, this house is considered a second home by generations of show-goers. Here’s the deal: the landlord said we can try to buy the house if we raise the money. So that’s what we’re going to do. We need to act fast, because there are already potential buyers. We are aiming to raise $135,000 with intent to own the space, protect its legacy, and keep this going for many more years to come.

This is a Hail Mary but we think it could work! We know how many of you love this place. Even if you can’t donate, please share this with everyone you can! We want to share this everywhere, so Ii you know anyone that works for media outlets that might help, please reach out.

We will continue to post updates regularly as time goes forward. Please consider helping us keep a piece of Akron’s fruitful music community in the hands of those who truly care about what it stands for. If we don’t reach our goal, all your donations will be refunded.