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Circle of Fifths is above Blu Jazz
Athena Garrett is a native of Akron with over 10 years of experience behind the bar. Since fall of 2025, she’s been proud to call CO5 home, proving the art of wise-cracking service is far from dead. She delights in curating playlists and sharing her hefty vinyl collection with other curious ears. When she’s not serving up some of the city’s premiere spirited libations, she can be found at the helm of her own creation, Kitsch Canyon Vintage, a mobile shop purveying a host of nostalgic knick knacks, clothing and ephemera.
When not mixing cocktails or running her store, Athena can usually be found hiking and camping in nature with her husband and spending quality time with her friends, family, and her dog and two cats. She has a true love for people, the world and life itself and is so happy to be able to infuse that love into everything she does at the Circle of Fifths.
Marlin has been tending bars since 2017, slinging drinks in various concert venues and cocktail bars in his hometown of Columbus including The Newport, Kemba Live, The Bottle Shop, Lawbird, and Supply House.
He moved up to Canton with his wife in the summer of 2023. Shortly thereafter and by mere happenstance he fell into a management gig at Good Fortune in downtown Canton. Through a mix of trial and error (mostly error) he learned that he kind of/sort of loved doing it and while that role was not meant to be for the long haul, somehow the drive and passion for developing drinks, balancing menus, and practical jokes survived.
He started guest bartending at Circle of 5ths in late November, which rather quickly turned into a semi-regular pop up, more often referred to in the biz as “employment”. In October of 2026, he took over management of the bar- here’s hoping to many more years of the weird, the wild, and the wonderful.
Chef Adam Heidt is a local cuisine connoisseur who has a plethora of dining ideas and a refined pallete. As a husband and father, Chef Adam has started and led some of the most premier local eating establishments in the greater Akron area. Circle of Fifths and BLU Jazz+ are lucky to have such an inventive and refined chef who brings his expertise to the table for music and cocktail enthusiasts alike.
Mike Troppe is a longtime Akron local with a passion for hospitality, music, and community-driven spaces. As the Club Manager at BLU Jazz+ and a key creative partner at Circle of Fifths, Mike brings a rare blend of operational insight and cultural fluency to the table. With a background in Business & Finance from the University of Akron and hands-on experience across industries—from construction at Everett Group to quality control at High St. Hop House—Mike understands how to build things that last, whether that’s a venue, a team, or a vibe. Mike is the connective tissue behind the scenes: curating unforgettable events, supporting local artists, and helping to shape the atmosphere that makes both Circle of Fifths and BLU Jazz+ feel like home.
We’re lucky to be surrounded by good people doing good things. After your drink, follow the music, chase the night, or circle back for one more.
51 East Market St, Akron, OH
Live shows, jam sessions, and a back patio that feels like a secret. Great beer, better vibes. Post-dinner pit stop approved.
Musica's Website22 North High St, Akron, Ohio
Baxter’s Speakeasy is always up to something—a pop-up, a party, a playlist you forgot you loved. The kitchiest bar in town.
Baxter's Website47 East Market St, Akron, OH
Tucked in our own basement, it’s the jazz spot. Come for the music, stay for the cocktails, and stay the night.
Blu Jazz's Website20 North High St, Akron, Ohio 44308
The rowdy cousin. Shots, beers, and bartenders who know your name. Right next to Baxter’s, always packed, always friendly.
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