CLEVELAND, OH — Real American Beer, the unapologetically bold and proudly American premium light lager co-founded by WWE legend Hulk Hogan, is proud to announce its support for some of Ohio’s hardest-working local bands—recognizing the artists who bring real energy, real passion, and real American spirit to the stage.
Meet the bands:
Grunge DNA (Cleveland, OH) – ’90s rock cover kings and Cleveland Music Award nominees
Hair Nation (Northeast OH) – The ultimate tribute to ‘80s glam metal and big-stage showmanship
Lee Gantt Band (Columbus, OH) – National country touring artist with real heart and real stories
Navingale (Hudson, OH) – Genre-bending originals and covers with pop, rock, R&B, and country
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Whiskey Bound (Akron, OH) – High-energy country and Southern rock with a loyal following and Cleveland Music Awards past nominee
Country Redford (Cleveland, OH) – Two-time Cleveland Music Award winners for Best Country
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“These bands are what Real American Beer is all about—pride in your work, love for your community, and the grit to make it happen,” said Matthew Rolnick, Senior Vice President of Partnerships & Events at Real American Beer. “We’re proud to support the bands who bring people together the same way a Real American Beer does.”
This sponsorship follows two major milestones for the brand: Real American Beer is now officially available in Walmart stores across 8 states—Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, New York, and Wisconsin—and recently announced a multi-year partnership as the Official Light Beer of World Racing Group, including title sponsorship of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
Real American Beer is now available across 25 states and counting, with plans to open more this year. As Real American Beer continues its expansion across the country, its commitment to celebrating real people, real stories, and real American energy remains at the heart of everything it does.
For more information, follow @therealamericanbeer on Instagram or visit therealamerican.com.
ABOUT REAL AMERICAN BEER
Co-founded by WWE legend Hulk Hogan, Real American Beer (RAB) is a premium light beer that’s proudly American-owned and made. At 4.2% ABV with just 110 calories and 4g carbs, RAB is now available in 25 states and counting, with a simple mission: bring people together, one beer at a time. Learn more at therealamerican.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook and X.
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