Going strong for 17 years, Ball & Chain is known not only as the only Janis Joplin Tribute Act in the Midwest, but also one of the hardest working and most entertaining Classic Rock bands playing Fests, Clubs, Events, and Bars throughout the North East Ohio area. Throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Indiana, many people have been witness to the emotional reenactment of the songs of Janis Joplin by front woman 'Lil Miss Loud' Geri Rose Ciacchi. The raunchy blues, the lamenting ballads, the love songs, the hits, and the music that was, and still is, Janis Joplin. Formed by seasoned musicians including the guitar insanity of Cleveland's own Mike Beeble, the intuitive playing style of drummer Scott Dall, and the Godfather of Lorain County musicians. The Janis Joplin Concert Experience is a full costumed show of up to 2–3 hours of Janis Joplin material.