Volume 14 — Issue 4

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Volume 14 — Issue 4

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March 12 - 26, 2014
By Sage Satori
By Sage Satori
This upscale country winery, located in both the Grand River Valley Wine Region and the Lake Erie Appellation,
is celebrating five years of success. In speaking with partner, Tom Swank, we ask if they have met or exceeded their
expectations from their beginnings in 2009, “When we started the winery we had done research into how many gallons a
start up winery might sell. We have exceeded those numbers each of the five years. The first year alone we sold double
what was projected. Our food sales and gift shop sales have far exceeded what we expected as well. We have become one
of the main wineries that people come to visit in our area.” Partner, Rick Trice, added his thoughts on why they’ve grown
into the successful business they are today, “We have followed our business plan, we have listened to our customers, we
have learned from our colleagues, we have created partnerships with vendors and we have the best staff on the planet! Our
customers from one who is stepping foot in the Winery for the first time to the person that was with us on March 9, 2009 to celebrate our Grand Opening are the best. They revel in the experience
that is offered at the Winery and the ability to always be able to talk with one of the owners. Our staff understands customer service and whether inside enjoying one of 2 fireplaces or outside on
the patio under the stars there is always something of interest going on at the Winery! From the Well Read Book Club on Wednesday night to the joyous Music and Dancing provided by our Polka
Night; from quiet Sunday’s listening to our entertainment to dancing the night away on Saturday night…our customers have come to understand that The Winery at Spring Hill is the place to be!”
The wine list has expanded since the doors opened and as the winery grows we ask what they hope to have available in the future. Tom elaborates, “We are up to about 24 different wines. As
we move forward I plan on offering a couple more dry wines. I have a dry red I am finishing up that is made from a grape called REGENT. The grape originated in Germany. Our first vintage
of this wine will be the first commercial production of it in Ohio and will be ready soon. I am also finishing a dry white blend that will be ready soon as well. Even though a lot of people like the
semi-sweet wines we have always tried to offer a variety of wines, including the premium dry wines.”
In addition to the great wines, The Winery at Spring Hill offers a menu that pairs perfectly as well as some outstanding baked goods. Tom tells us a little about the culinary side of the
operation, “Cindy Swank Cole is one of the partners and is in charge of the food service. Cindy has a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Ohio State and has created the menu that
we have today. Like the wines, we have a large variety of food offerings from snacks to meals. Our outdoor grill is a great extension of our kitchen and produces delicious steaks and ribs year
round. Our food is designed to complement our wines and we feel it’s important for people to have good food to eat while they are drinking wine. Cindy has been a baker for about 30 years doing
wedding cakes and pastries of all kinds.”
For those who aren’t familiar a sample of the menu is listed below:
Heart of Ohio Cheese Plate features 3 kinds of Amish cheeses, trail bologna, and cracker assortment
Artichoke & Asiago Cheese Dip served with pita chips and fresh fruit
Caramelized Onion and Rosemary 7” pizza with olive oil, fresh lemon, rosemary, caramelized
onions, topped with parmesan cheese on a flatbread crust
(There is always a Specialty Pizza and Featured Dip of the Month)
Dinner Specials (available Friday & Saturday 5-9pm)
Delicious Ribs, half or full rack, cooked outside on our grill
Platter Steak Sandwich - grilled steak sandwich with Merlot BBQ sauce on grilled Ciabatta
bread served with potato or pasta salad
Baked Herb and Garlic Tilapia with house salad, roll, choice of potato, and vegetable.
Desserts
~Wine Cake three layers of delicate wine cake separated by whip crème filling, frosted with whip
crème icing
~Carrot Cake this Spring Hill favorite has the perfect combination of fresh carrots, pineapple,
walnuts, and spices with cream cheese icing
~Merlot Brownie a rich chocolate cherry brownie with a subtle Merlot flavor, topped with whip
crème and drizzled with chocolate
When ask if there are any plans for expansion or renovation to the venue or patio in the near
future Tom said, “We have many ideas for expansion and plan to be ever evolving and adding
new features. As we see what our customers’ needs are we try to respond to that. We want to
offer private event rooms and covered areas outside to facilitate more parties and gatherings in
the future.”
Tom wants to relay the following message on behalf of all the partners who came together
and built The Winery at Spring Hill, “We want to thank all of our loyal customers, as well as
the ones who are discovering us for the first time. We welcome suggestions so that we can offer
all the things that our customers want. We take it seriously that people consider us one of their
favorite wineries and come from all over to visit us. We have made a name for ourselves very
quickly in just 5 years. From all of the partners: Tom Swank, Cindy Swank Cole, Rick Trice, and
Jim Pearson we want to thank everyone for making us the success that we have become.”
See the ad on this page for venue details and entertainment schedule. The full menu and wine list
is available at www.thewineryatspringhill.com
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6 ....................................... Wine 101
8 ....................................... Bluesville
11 ............................... On The Beat
13 ....................... What About Jazz?
14 ............ Irish Toasts and Fun Facts
15 ........................ Brewin the Brew
16 ......Flogging Molly’s Sold Out Tour
18 ........................ Mind Body Spirit
19 ............................... Music Review
20 ......... Scott Ian: Speaking Words Tour
22 ..................................... Kickin’ It
24 ................................. Stay In Tune
25 ............North Coast Artist Review
26 ............................. Movie Reviews
30 ................................ Snarp Farkle
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By Helen Marketti
A Chat with
Eddie Money
Coming to House of Blues March 28
Eddie Money is a staple in the music world.
His songs are timeless and recognizable to each
generation. Two Tickets to Paradise, Baby Hold On,
Walk on Water, I’ll Get By, Shakin’ and Take Me
Home are only a few of the many hits in Eddie’s
music catalog. He will be performing at the House of
Blues in Cleveland on Friday, March 28. Eddie has a
fond history of playing in Cleveland.
“I love playing in Cleveland and have many
memories. Kid Leo (WMMS) was a good friend of
mine. We used to hang out at Swingos; those were
the days. Cleveland is a great place,” said Eddie.
As with most musicians, Eddie had his idols and
was influenced by different genres of music during
his formative years. “My early influences were R
and B music, James Brown, Otis Redding, Mitch
Ryder and The Detroit Wheels and The Young Rascals. I remember attending the University of
Berkeley when I performed for ‘Sounds of the City’, which was like amateur night in the San
Francisco Bay area. That was around 1975 or ’76. The legendary promoter, Bill Graham was
involved with the event. Bill was a great guy, gave me chance, and got my career going. We
actually received a record deal from a video tape recording when we did ‘Sounds of the City’. I
had already written Two Tickets to Paradise and Baby Hold On. I was looking for a record deal
so it was perfect timing.”
When talk shows were still establishing their footing of guests and entertainment, there were
never many rock stars that played their music on the talk show circuit. Eddie seemed to be ahead
of the pack in those days during the 70s. “I believe I was the first rock star to be on the Merv
Griffin Show and be part of day time television. I have to say Merv Griffin helped me in the early
stages of my career. He gave me my first big shot to be on television and get my career going
further. I also did the Mike Douglas Show, he was a great guy too.”
One of Eddie‘s current projects includes a beautiful, heartfelt song which is dedicated to our
servicemen and women. “One More Soldier Coming Home is a new song I have written and
all proceeds are going towards the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund which is a nonprofit charitable
organization which has two facilities. There is one located in San Antonio and the other is
located in Maryland. The organization serves veterans returning home from Afghanistan that
have had trauma injuries whether it’s mental or physical.”
Eddie has a rockin’ band that has been with him for years. Tommy Girvin (lead guitar), Glenn
Symmonds (drums), Lee Beverly (bass) and Chris Grove (keyboard). “These guys are great.
They have been with me for years and we rock every show.”
Eddie’s passion for what he does is evident as he shares what keeps him going. It seems quite
simple but when you are onstage many nights out of the year, you need to pay attention to the
details. People who support you want to see a great rockin’ show. “I’m doing what I love,” said
Eddie. “People will often share stories with me about when they first met their spouse that one
of my songs was playing on the radio. I think it’s great to hear those stories. I still love singing.
I still play the saxophone, too. It’s a motivator to keep my weight down, not to smoke cigarettes
and not drink. If you do it right, I think rock and roll keeps you young. I meet fans who grew
up with me and now they bring their kids to my shows. It amazes me how the young kids who
are seven years old know the words to my songs. I think the internet has helped my career
tremendously. You need to be sharp; keep your mind clear. You need to be on your game when
you are doing shows because everything you do will be all over Youtube the next day.” (laughs)
You won’t want to miss Eddie’s upcoming show. He will be singing the songs we know and
love. What could be better than a personal invite from Eddie Money! “I’ve got two tickets to
paradise but I’m taking everybody. I’ll see you in Cleveland! It’s going to be a great show. Come
on down to the House of Blues and do some shakin’ with the Money man.”
For more information on Eddie Money: www.eddiemoney.com
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exceptional quality and 2013 a huge crop. So while the 2014 harvest may be sparse, our tanks
are full of great wine…and we will spend the next couple of years re-planting and bring existing
vines up from their grafted rootstocks.
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everywhere. While production agriculture will always be needed to feed the masses, more and
more, farm to table niches have offered a chance to showcase locally grown fruit made into great
wines which pair perfectly with regional food stuffs.
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recognized, its quality is quickly becoming nationally acclaimed. Concurrently, our growers
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Irish Lamb Stew Recipe
True Irish stew is always made with lamb. Onions, carrots, and potatoes round out this hearty dish. Make this stew the day before.
It is even better reheated.
Ingredients:
Preparation:
Using a large frying pan, saute the bacon. Reserve the fat and the bacon.
In a large mixing bowl place the lamb, salt, pepper, and flour. Toss to coat the meat
evenly. Reheat the frying pan. In batches, toss the meat in the flour to coat evenly,
then brown in the reserved bacon fat. If you run out of fat, use a little oil. Transfer
the browned meat to a 10-quart stove top casserole, leaving about 1/4 cup of fat in
the frying pan.
Add the garlic and yellow onion to the pan and saute until the onion begins to
color a bit. Deglaze the frying pan with 1/2 cup of water and add the garlic-onion
mixture to the casserole, along with the reserved bacon pieces, beef stock, and
sugar. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, or until tender.
Add the carrots, onions, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and wine to the pot and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Check for salt
and pepper before serving. Top with the parsley garnish before serving.
Yield: 12 servings
· 1/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
· 6 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
· 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
· 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
· 1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
· 1/2 cup water
· 4 cups homemade beef stock or use canned
· 2 teaspoons sugar
· 4 cups carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
· 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced
· 3 pounds potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
· 1 teaspoon dried thyme, whole
· 1 bay leaf
· 1/2 cup dry white wine
· Chopped parsley
Guinness Bread
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wire rack.
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1 cup regular rolled oats, plus additional
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
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By Cat Lilly
Mr. Stress Stress Relief
Benefit CD
There was a time — the ’70, ’80s and well into the
’90 — when blues vocalist/harmonica player Bill “Mr.
Stress” Miller could be found playing with
his band at the Euclid Tavern in University
Circle every week without fail. Starting
his career in the ’60s, Mr. Stress and
his ensemble could be heard at dozens of
other venues around town as well. His was
probably the name most people associated
with local blues, right after the late Robert
Lockwood Jr.
When word came in December that
Miller, who turned 71 on New Year’s Day and
had been in poor health for the last decade
and a half, had suffered a stroke while doing
a radio interview, his plight touched a blues
musician from the subsequent generation of
area players.
Miller’s good friend and local blues
band leader Colin Dussault, known as one of the area
music scene’s hardest working players, was still reeling
from a tragedy of his own: his mother Laurel had died
unexpectedly in the fall, just a few weeks after being
diagnosed with cancer. Jumping in to help Miller was his
way of forgetting his own pain and paying forward the
support and love his mother had given him.
“Bill was doing a radio interview via Skype, and
they heard a change in his voice,” explains Dussault.
Miller, who is legally blind, was being served with an
eviction notice. The next month, Miller took a break from
packing his belongings to Skype with friends from a local
radio station. During the interview they noticed he was
slurring his words and not making much sense. They called
911 and paramedics discovered that Miller had suffered a
stroke.
When Dussault tracked down Miller in the hospital
four days later, he was presented with this litany of problems.
He found out that Miller’s apartment complex was planning to throw
Miller’s possessions out on the curb. Then the moving company used by
social workers refused to move Miller’s possessions because his old apartment
was not packed and the new apartment found for him wouldn’t let him in
because he was still officially not moved out of the old apartment. Additionally, important
identification information Miller needed to rent a new apartment was stolen or packed. So
the hospitalized harp man had nowhere to go.
Dussault sprang into action, calling in a social worker and starting to methodically
work through the list of Miller’s needs. “I was on the phone every day,” says Dussault. “I
got him a birth certificate, I got him a state ID.” Fortunately, Dussault and his father own
Dussault Moving & Storage, so they dealt with the evicting apartment manager who did
not want to let the movers into the building to gather Miller’s worldly possessions. They
got his stuff packed, moved and stored.
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Meanwhile,
Miller, who had moved
to a nursing home in
Lakewood and has no
living relatives, had
recovered from the stroke
and was being cared for
by Dussault, Dussault’s
6-year-old daughter,
Sophia, and friend and
bass player Jeff Beam.
As more of Miller’s friends heard about
his situation, checks began arriving, a token of
appreciation for all the years of pleasure the musician
had provided to listeners. Dussault opened a Stress
Relief Fund bank account to make sure the money was
accounted for and went straight to Miller. But he was
aware that many area musicians wanted to do something
special for this local icon. He hatched the idea of doing a
CD.
“I was going to do one disc,” he says. “I put word
out on Facebook, and before you know it I had four discs’
worth of material.” That package is available now,
and it’s a real feast for local music lovers. Michael Stanley provided an unreleased song.
Lockwood’s widow gave permission to use one of his tunes. Area blues fixtures like the Alan
Greene Band, Wallace Coleman, Crazy Marvin, Travis Moonchild Haddix, the Bad Boys of
Blues, Frankie Starr, and Becky Boyd, and younger blues players like Kristine Jackson and
Austin “Walking Cane” Charanghat, all contributed tracks for their colleague.
But musicians from the pop, rock, reggae, folk, Celtic and roots music scenes stepped up
as well: Alex Bevan, Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band, I-Tal, Denny Carlton, Rich Spina, Bob
Gatewood, Brigid’s Cross, Cats on Holiday, Moko Bovo, Alan Leatherwood, Easy Street, the
Numbers Band, Hillbilly Idol, and the Ernie Krivda/Kenny Davis Jazz Quintet, just to name a
few.
The result is a deluxe four-CD benefit compilation called Stress Relief, featuring 70
tracks from 58 contemporary and past artists. It is housed in a deluxe DVD case and includes
a 24-page color booklet featuring rare photographs (saved from the curb of Miller’s old
apartment) and the liner notes are copious — a journey through Mr. Stress’s life and storied
career.
What makes the set even more special are some vintage local music tracks. Dussault
didn’t have to look too far for a couple of those. His father Artie Dussault had played with the
Blackweles and Audi-Badoo in the ’60s. “I dug in my dad’s archives,” he says. He also got
a couple of tracks from Michael Stanley’s teenage band the Tree Stumps, as well as one from
short-lived mid’70s Cleveland band Granicus.
Dussault pre-sold over 150 copies just by letting his Facebook list know about it. Now
the discs have arrived and are ready for order. Cost of the CD is $35, which includes shipping
and handling. Dussault has created a Stress Relief website where you can get more information
and order your own copy: mrstress.net
Luckily, Miller’s situation is stable now. “He is doing excellent,” says Dussault. “He
was a boat sinking and full of holes. Now he is seaworthy. It’s very relieving, refreshing and
rewarding to go into that situation and be able to do something. I took him to my New Year’s
Eve gig, and he did a song with us. I’m just keeping an eye on him.”
March 12 - 26, 2014
UPCOMING BLUES CONCERTS at KENT STAGE
Jimmie Vaughan
The Kent Stage Thu, March 20, 2014
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm $35.00
Jimmie Vaughan is far more than just one of the
greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of
popular music. As Guitar Player Magazine notes, “He
is a virtual deity–a living legend.” After all, Vaughan
provides a vital link between contemporary music and
its proud heritage, as well as being a longtime avatar of
retro cool.
Since releasing his first solo album in 1994, he
has set the standard for quality modern roots music.
Throughout his career, Vaughan has earned the esteem
of his legendary guitar-playing heroes and superstar
peers along with successive generations of young
players. His musical ethos and personal style have had
an impact on contemporary culture, from spearheading
the current blues revival with The Fabulous
Thunderbirds to his longtime, innate fashion sense of
slicked-back hair and sharp vintage threads (now seen
throughout the pages of contemporary fashion journals)
to becoming a premier designer of classic custom cars. But for Jimmie Vaughan, none of it is part
of a crusade or a career plan. It’s just his natural way of living his life and pursuing the interests
that have captivated Vaughan since his youth.
Blind Boys of Alabama
The Kent Stage Sat, March 22, 2014 8:00 pm $32.50 - $42.50
The Blind Boys of Alabama aren’t
merely a group of singers borrowing from
decades-old gospel traditions; rather, they are
themselves the group who helped define and
cement those traditions during the course of
the twentieth century and well into the twentyfirst. They first sang together at the Alabama
Institute for the Negro Blind in Talladega in
the late 1930s. To put that in perspective, the
group predates the attack on Pearl Harbor
and the development of the twelve-inch vinyl
album (only ‘78s’ were available at the time).
When they began singing together, “separate
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East side based Abbey
Rodeo, primarily a 60’s
cover band that has
been together for over
10 years, is looking for a
new keyboard player.
Our current keyboard
player (Pat) has a new
job that requires a lot of
travel so we must look
for a replacement. You
must have - or be
willing to buy - a pro
keyboard, and it would
be nice if you sing, but
not required. If you are
classically trained but
have never been in a
band before, we’d still
like to talk to you.
Male or female, no
preference.
You can see Abbey
Rodeo on Facebook,
YouTube and
abbeyrodeo.com. You
can call direct: Verne @
440-537-6725 or you
can feel free to
message Abbey Rodeo
or Verne McClelland
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10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Saturday, March 22nd
Willoughby VFW Fundraiser
Chance to win a Fender Stratocaster guitar
autographed by the original Raspberries
Proceeds to benefit: The Littlest Heroes,
VFW Charities & Local Veterans
Spaghetti Dinner - Prizes
$18.00 Call (440) 951-9233
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but equal” was still a sad summary of race relations in the United States.
Touring throughout the South during the Jim Crow era of the 1940s and 1950s—when
blacks were denied the use of whites-only water fountains, bathrooms, and restaurants—the
Blind Boys persevered and even flourished thanks to their unique sound, which blended the close
harmonies of early jubilee gospel with the more fervent improvisations of hard gospel. During
the 1960s, they sang at benefits for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and provided a soundtrack to the
Civil Rights movement, which adopted both the Christian message and the dignity of old gospel
songs. During the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s, gospel groups that had originated in the
church began recording secular music, yet the Blind Boys of Alabama stuck to their calling. “We
sing gospel music,” says Carter. “That’s what we do. We’re not going to ever deviate from that.”
Few would have expected them to still be going strong—stronger than ever, even—so
many years after they first joined voices, but they’ve proved as productive and as musically
ambitious in the twenty-first century as they did in the twentieth. In 2001, they released Spirit
of the Century on Peter Gabriel’s RealWorld label, mixing traditional church tunes with songs
by Tom Waits and the Rolling Stones, and winning their first Grammy Award. The next year
they backed Gabriel on his album Up and joined him on a world tour, although a bigger break
may have come when David Simon chose their cover of Waits’ “Way Down in the Hole” as the
theme song for the first season of The Wire. Subsequent Grammy-winning albums have found
them working with Robert Randolph & the Family Band (2002’s Higher Ground), a plethora
of special guests including Waits and Mavis Staples (2003’s Go Tell It On The Mountain), Ben
Harper (2004’s There Will Be a Light), and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (2007’s Down in
New Orleans).
Nearly seventy-five years after they hit their first notes together, the Blind Boys of
Alabama are exceptional not only in their longevity, but also in the breadth of their catalog and
their relevance to contemporary roots music. Since 2000, they’ve won five Grammys and four
Gospel Music Awards, and have delivered their spiritual message to countless listeners. The
Blind Boys’ loose definition of gospel music allows them to explore the spiritual dimensions of
rock and pop songs, of blues music, of funk and folk and everything in between.
the Blind Boys’ loose definition of gospel music, which allowed the singers to measure the
spiritual dimensions of rock and pop songs, of blues music, of funk and folk and everything in
between.
B. B. KING TO PLAY NORTHFIELD ROCKSINO
B. B. King
Hard Rock Rocksino
Date: Wednesday, April 9
Location: Northfield Park, 10777
Northfield Road, Northfield OH,
44067
(330) 467-4101
Throughout the 1990′s as
well as the 1980′s, 1970′s, 1960′s
and 1950′s, there has been only
one King of the Blues – Riley B.
King, affectionately known as B.B.
King. Since B.B. started recording
in the late 1940′s, he has released
over 60 albums many of them
considered blues classics, like
1965′s definitive live blues album “Live At The Regal”, and 1976′s collaboration with Bobby
“Blue” Bland, “Together For The First Time”. Universally hailed as the reigning King of the
Blues, the legendary B.B. King is without a doubt the single most important electric guitarist of
the last half century. Tickets available online. More info: bbking.com
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OPEN DAILY 7am-1am!
Open at 7am for Breakfast and cooking until 11pm, fryer may
be available later. Most items available for take-out, too!
Plaid Sabbath will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two performances
Happy Hour 1-9pm
Saturday night 3/15 Plaid Sabbath will be at the Wild Goose in Downtown Willoughby, 7:30
until ... Come out and join in on what the guys at the Goose are appropriately calling St.
Practice Day!
Then Sunday afternoon 3/16 Plaid Sabbath will be at the Winery at Spring Hill in Geneva, OH,
from 2:30-5:30. This will be our first performance at the Winery, so come along and cheer them
on.
Rumored from a reliable source - some of the musicians from the local Celtic Seisun group may
sit in for a few tunes during the breaks. You’re in for a treat, hearing pub music exactly as it was
meant to be played. www.thewineryatspringhill.com
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTISTS GIPSY KINGS
Saturday, May 31 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park
Grammy winners Gipsy Kings will be returning to the States this May for the second leg of
the group’s 25th Anniversary Tour.
The band won its first GRAMMY
this year in the Best World Music
Album category for their album SAVOR
FLAMENCO. This is the group’s
sixth Nomination, and a record for the
most nominations in the world music
category. Gipsy Kings’ album, SAVOR
FLAMENCO on Knitting Factory
Records, is the group’s first new release
in six years. SAVOR FLAMENCO
also marks The Gipsy Kings’ 25th
Anniversary of their first U.S. Release,
GIPSY KINGS. It is also the first time that the Kings have produced themselves and written all
of their material.
The Gipsy Kings’ musical style has been called “Rumba Flamenca” which allows Gipsy Kings
to combine traditional flamenco styles with Western Pop and Latin rhythms, Latin and Cuban
styles, Arabic, reggae, jazz, and--of course--gypsy styles! The band speaks French, and performs
music in Spanish dialect of Gitane, the native Gipsy language, that is a mixture of Spanish,
French, and Catalan. The root of the Gitane culture is in the southern part of Spain that includes
Seville and Granada. One of the economically depressed areas of Europe, this region has given
the world flamenco music, bullfighting and Moorish-influenced Architecture.
The Gipsy Kings have sold over 25 million albums worldwide. The single from GIPSY
KINGS was “Bamboleo,” which was used in a Burger King commercial and recently covered on
the TV show, GLEE. Gipsy Kings’ “Hotel California” is in the movie, THE BIG LEBOWSKI
and HBO series ENTOURAGE. The 2010 film TOY STORY 3 featured a Gipsy Kings version
of the movie’s popular, Randy Newman-penned theme, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” The band
also performed the song on DANCING WITH THE STARS. PBS filmed a documentary about
the Gipsy Kings called TIERRA GITANA.
www.gipsykings.com
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A Time for Pete: Celebrating the Life of
Pete Seeger March 30th
Northeast Ohio musicians will honor the late
Pete Seeger at a concert presented by
Folknet, the Northeast Ohio Folk and Traditional
Music and Dance Society. Hosting the event at
Nighttown is Matt Watroba, singer-songwriter
and host on Folk Alley and WKSUFM. Performers include Noah and David Budin, Tom
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Evanchuck, Gusti, Howard and Ann Marie Micenmacher, Charlie Mosbrook, Deborah Van
Kleef, Tim Wallace and Zach.
Watroba said, “Pete Seeger was a living testament to how much one person can make a
difference in this world. Not only did he spread the music of ordinary people all over the globe,
he worked for the environment, civil rights, women’s issues -- any cause that could be lifted up
by the power of song.
“Pete told me that it was never his goal to put a song in the ears of his audience. It was
his goal to put the song on their lips. That’s what we intend to do at Nighttown on March 30.”
Folknet President Bob Sammon said he hoped the program would show the reach of
Seeger’s influence across several generations. “We have a veteran like Gusti, who has been
singing ‘Which Side Are You On’ and ‘Banks of Marble’ since 1961; and we have Tom
Evanchuck, who is 25, plays a mean banjo, and draws inspiration from Pete Seeger, Ramblin’
Jack Elliot and Doc Watson.”
Also appearing is Deborah Van Kleef, whose song, “The Great Fast Food Strike,” was
performed by Seeger at a Carnegie Hall concert marking the fiftieth anniversary of Folkways
Records. Van Kleef has spent the past 30 years singing for peace and justice organizations in
northeast Ohio and beyond.
Representing the roots and branches of Seeger’s music are Charlie Mosbrook, a
nationally recognized interpreter of Woody Guthrie songs, and Howard and Ann Marie
Micenmacher, who front Swamps of Jersey, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street
Band. (Springsteen issued his own tribute album, “We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions,” in
2006.)
Seeger’s legacy is also carried on by Zach, who has dedicated himself equally to music
and the cause of peace. Noah Budin brings the joy of group singing to his work with children
and seniors. Tim Wallace, best known for his brilliant satirical songs, also writes stirring
environmental anthems.
Seeger (May 3, 1919-January 27, 2014) authored and co-authored hundreds of songs,
including “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “We Shall Overcome,”
and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” He popularized the five-string banjo, and introduced several generations
to a vast body of American folk songs, such as “Michael Row the Boat Ashore,” “Rock Island
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RINGO STARR AND HIS 12TH ALL STARR BAND
JUNE 29 JACOBS PAVILION AT NAUTICA
Ringo will launch another leg
of his tour with his All Starr Band,
the same line-up Ringo has played
with since 2012 and features Steve
Lukather, Richard Page, Gregg
Rolie, Todd Rundgren and Gregg
Bissonette.
On January 20, 2014 Ringo’s
musical legacy was celebrated
when The David Lynch Foundation
honored Ringo with the “Lifetime of Peace & Love Award”. The event included a star-studded
tribute performing from Ringo’s extensive catalog. January 26 saw Ringo perform his song
“Photograph” on the GRAMMYS, followed by him jumping on the kit during his old bandmate,
Paul McCartney’s performance. The two then performed together again the following evening,
this time for several songs for the CBS taping of The Beatles Tribute celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of their first U.S. visit and appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, broadcasted on the
exact date, February 9.
In February 2014, Simon & Shuster published “Octopus’s Garden”, a children’s book based
on Ringo’s lyrics. This book comes on the heels of December of last year’s PHOTOGRAPH, the
Genesis Publications book. PHOTOGRAPH was first released as an e-book in conjunction with
The GRAMMY Museum exhibit “Ringo: Peace & Love,” a record-breaking exhibit that opened
in June 2013. The exhibit has had more than 90,000 visitors already and is the first major exhibit
to focus on a drummer. It will remain open through March 2014. www.grammymuseum.org
More info ringostarr.com
Ticket Prices: Gold Circle: $135. Reserved: $85/$62.50. General Admission: $45
Tickets go on sale Friday March 14th at 10:00 AM and will be available at LiveNation.com,
Ticketmaster locations, or by phone (800)-745-3000
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Line,” and “Worried Man Blues.”
In a career spanning nearly 75 years, Pete hopped freights with Woody Guthrie, marched
with Martin Luther King, and launched Clearwater, a successful campaign to clean up the
Hudson River. He endured being blacklisted in the 1950’s and went on to perform at the
inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2008.
Among many honors and awards, Seeger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
as an early influence in 1996. In 2010 he donated to the museum a head from his longnecked
banjo, inscribed with the words, “This machine surrounds hate and forces it to surrender.”
A Time for Pete is a fundraiser for Folknet, a non-profit membership organization, which
supports folk and traditional music, dance and arts in northeast Ohio. “We’re very excited to
present this concert. It is our first big event of the year, and part of our effort to expand the
mission of Folknet throughout all of North East Ohio,” said Sammon.
A Time for Pete:Celebrating the Life of Pete Seeger takes place Sunday, March 30, 7:00
p.m., at Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Road, in Cleveland Heights. Tickets are $10.00 and may be
purchased at www.nighttowncleveland.com (with a $3.00 service fee). Tickets may be available
at the door, but advance purchase is recommended. Information is available at www.folknet.
org.
Foundation will provide free day at the Cleveland International Film Festival on March 24 and
free concerts at the Tri-C JazzFest on June 27 & 28
Celebrating two of Greater Cleveland’s premier downtown festivals will be the focus of
the Cleveland Foundation’s March and June centennial gifts to the community. The Cleveland
Foundation announced today that the March gift will take place at the Cleveland International
Film Festival on Monday, March 24. In June, Cleveland Foundation Day will actually take place
over two days – at the Tri-C JazzFest on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. These will be the
first free days in each festival’s history.
Tickets will be required for attendance to these events. The public will be able to reserve
tickets for each festival through the Cleveland Foundation’s website which started Friday,
March 7, at 11 a.m. at www.clevelandfoundation.org/FilmFest or www.clevelandfoundation.org/
JazzFest. The public can also call the Film Festival at 1-877-304-FILM or PlayhouseSquare for
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The Doctor is on his way!
By Don Perry
“All things are relative”. I realized this when I got up this morning, found it to be 3
degrees, and thought, “Cool, it’s above zero!”
Ok, enough about my diminished mental state. More than just relatively speaking, there
are a lot of cool events coming up this month. National acts as well as some of my very favorite
local artists have upcoming shows in the Cleveland/Akron area, so shake off that cabin fever and
get out and Jazz-it-Up!
Pieces of a Dream at The Tangier
Formed in Philadelphia in 1976, by keyboardist James Lloyd, drummer Curtis Harmon and bassist
Cedric Napoleon, “Pieces of a Dream” was a group of teenagers who were soon featured on Temple
University’s pioneering jazz radio station, WRTI-FM. The group’s popularity grew rapidly and they soon
landed a gig as the house band for a local television show called “City Lights”, where they backed a wide
variety of guest artists. This was where they were first noticed by another Philadelphia musician, the late,
great Grover Washington Jr.
One evening, while the group was playing at The Bijou, where Washington had recorded his “Live
at the Bijou” album, Grover sat in with them to play “Mr. Magic”, which continues to be one of his most
popular hits of all time.
Soon after, Washington announced that he would be starting a production company and that “Pieces of a Dream” was to be his first act.
James Lloyd was only a senior in high school when their first album was released. They were soon thrust into the international limelight, as they
toured the world with Grover Washington Jr.
Founding members Lloyd and Harmon remain as the solid foundation of the group and continue to perform live after more than 30 years.
Their current tour will surely feature music from their days with Grover, as well as cuts from their 16th studio album “In the Moment”. Join these
contemporary jazz pioneers on Friday, March 21st at The Tangier. Located at 532 W. Market St. in Akron.
The Tangier is an 11-room, approximately 60,000 sq ft facility which was opened by Ed George Sr. in 1948, and has been providing the Akron
community with food and entertainment for three generations. Visit www.thetangier.com for ticket information.
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Boney James at The Ohio Theater
Three-time Grammy nominee, Boney James returns to Cleveland for 1 show at PlayHouse Square.
Raised in Rochelle, New York, the young sax player’s family moved to Los Angeles when he was 14 years old and he has been an LA resident,
ever since. With early influences such as Stevie Wonder and Grover Washington Jr., James has made a very successful career of combining
the funky feel of R&B with cool grooves of smooth jazz. With record sales in excess of 3 million, Boney James is one of the most successful
instrumentalists of our time.
With his most current effort, “The Beat”, James fuses his R&B/Jazz roots with Latin rhythm and percussion. Featuring a wide array of
artists from around the globe, the initial inspiration for the project was Sergio Mendes’ “Batucada.”
Boney James is a favorite here in Cleveland, and returns each year to give his fans their annual dose of “not-so-smooth” jazz. He is scheduled
for 1 performance at The Ohio Theater on Thursday, March 27th at 8 pm. For tickets and information concerning this, or any of the other great
PlayHouse Square events, visit www.playhousesquare.org.
Jazz @ the Civic Presents “Horns and Things”
Formed over 20 years ago by saxophonists Ken LeGrand and J.T. Lynch, this group continues to bring it, show after show. They tend to
be rather selective about their performances and the venues they play, so I was excited to see them featured by Jazz @ the Civic. This will be a
Cabaret style event, which is the perfect setting for HAT as well as the listeners. You will find their music to be as timeless as “The Civic” itself.
Horns and Things has 4 CD’s to their credit and has shared the stage with an impressive list of artists, from legendary performers such as Dexter
Gordon and Freddie Hubbard, to contemporary artists including Marion Meadows and yes…. Pieces of a Dream!
Seating will be limited, so visit www.akroncivic.com to secure your tickets. Treat yourself to an evening of enjoyment with my friend J.T.
and support the new Jazz @ the Civic program brought to you by the Akron Civic Theater, providing an ideal setting for the jazz enthusiasts in
Northeast Ohio. Horns and Things is slated for 1 show on Friday, March 28th at 8 pm.
Ernie Krivda returns to Nighttown
Cleveland tenor sax hero Ernie Krivda will once again grace the Nighttown stage, this time, with an All-Star Quartet featuring Lafayette
Carthon – piano, Marion Hayden –acoustic bass and Renell Gonsalves – drums.
Krivda’s career now spans over 50 years, with no signs of slowing. He is a world-class musician and has performed with artists ranging from
Ella Fitzgerald to Jackie Wilson. He is also a very highly regarded educator and has mentored many young musicians currently working on the
world jazz scene.
Ernie’s unique improvisational style has been documented on over 30 recordings as a guest artist or under his own name and he has eleven
releases to his credit since 2003.
Among many other awards, Krivda is the 2009 winner of the Cleveland Arts Prize Award for lifetime achievement, and his artistry continues to
captivate audiences as well as the minds of his students. Go to www.nighttowncleveland.com for ticket information.
Witness the jazz master Ernie Krivda, at Nighttown on Sunday, March 23rd at 7 pm.
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Irish Toasts and Fun Facts
“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.”
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A Toast!
~ May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past.
I wish you health, I wish you well, and happiness galore.
I wish you luck for you and friends; what could I wish you more?
May your joys be as deep as the oceans, your troubles as light as its foam.
And may you find, sweet peace of mind, where ever you may roam.
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~ May the most you wish for be the least you get.
May the winds of fortune sail you,
May you sail a gentle sea.
May it always be the other guy
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Here’s to the women that I’ve loved and all the ones I’ve kissed.
As for regrets, I just have one; that’s all the ones I’ve missed.
Oh, womens’ faults are many, us men have only two:
Every single thing we say, and everything we do.
~ May your troubles be less and your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness come through your door.
~ May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been, the foresight to know where you’re going and the insight to know when you’re going
too far.
~ May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
~ As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.
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May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks,
May your heart be as light as a song,
May each day bring you bright, happy hours,
That stay with you all the year long.
~ May you always have walls for the wind, and a roof for the rain, and drinks beside the fire.
Laughter to cheer you and those you love near you, and all that your heart may desire!
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Celtic rock group the Pogues were originally called “Pogue Mahone,” which translates into
“kiss my ass” in Gaelic.
The “Oscar” statuette handed out at the Academy Awards was designed by Cedric Gibbons,
who was born in Dublin in 1823. Gibbons emigrated to the US, and was considered MGM’s
top set designer from the twenties right on through the fifties, working on over 1,500 films.
Besides designing the coveted prize, Mr. Gibbons managed to win a dozen of them himself.
Couples in Ireland could marry legally on St. Brigid’s Day (February 1st) in Teltown, County
Meath, as recently as the 1920’s by simply walking towards each other. If the marriage failed,
they could “divorce’” by walking away from each other at the same spot, on St. Brigid’s day
the following year. The custom was a holdover from old Irish Brehon laws, which allowed
temporary marriage contracts.
One of the most popular radio shows in rural Ireland is still the weekly broadcast of local
obituaries.
The last witch in Ireland was supposedly Dame Alice Kytler, born in Kilkenny in 1280. All
four of her husbands died, and she was accused of poisoning them. Today you can dine at
Kytler’s Inn in Kilkenny, which operates in her old home.
According to some historians, over 40% of all American presidents have had some Irish
ancestry.
Saint Brendan is said to have discovered America 1,000 years before Columbus.
The Newgrange passage tomb in County Meath was constructed around 3200 BC, making
it more than 600 years older than the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, and 1,000 years older than
Stonehenge.
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Magners® Irish Cider brings Pear Cider across the pond
Magners Irish Cider, the world’s best selling Irish cider, is excited
to expand their portfolio in the United States with the addition of
Magners Pear cider on draft across the United States.
Magners Pear Cider is crafted in Clonmel, Ireland from 100% premium pears. The
Magner’s Cidery has been handcrafting cider since 1935, developing unique fermentation and
filtering processes over the decades. This perfected slow fermentation and cold filtering gives
Magners Pear a delicate but fresh fruity pear taste. “The growth of hard cider in the US has
more people coming to the cider category and looking for different experiences when they
get here,” says Magners Brand Manager Niamh Parlon. “Magners Pear is a truly refreshing
and unique addition to tap handles around the country. We think it represents something not
currently available in the market and are excited to bring it full force into the on-premise.”
At 4.5% ABV it is a sessionable cider, hitting bars just in time for the Ireland’s biggest day,
St. Patrick’s Day. Magners Pear cider kegs are now shipping nationwide. It is also currently
available in the US in a 12-ounce bottle and 19.2-ounce pint bottle.
About Magners Irish Cider
William Magner first began cider production in Clonmel, Ireland in 1935. Since its
introduction to the US in 2000, Magners Original Irish Cider has been a top selling cider in
many major markets. Magners Irish Cider is now available in over 40 countries worldwide, and
continues to grow its presence in the US. Magners Original Irish Cider is a premium imported
Irish hard cider made from a blend of 17 heirloom cider apple varieties. It is patiently vat
matured to create a unique refreshing taste.
Peak Organic Espresso Amber Ale makes return
Peak Organic Brewing Co. announced the release of its Espresso Amber Ale, the second
in its line-up of limited releases, and the first Fair Trade Certified beer brewed in the United
States.
“We design beers to showcase a particular ingredient that we love, and we take pride in
cultivating long-lasting relationships with the creators of those ingredients,” said Jon Cadoux,
Founder of Peak Organic Brewing Co.. “The only thing we enjoy nearly as much as beer,
is coffee. For this year’s vintage of Espresso Amber Ale, we’re partnering with Irving Farm
Coffee Roasters out of Millerton, NY. They source, roast and brew supremely delicious coffee,
using an ethos that we are proud to support. Their relationships with the growers of the beans
are pretty remarkable, and it shows in the quality of the coffee.”
Espresso Amber Ale is a robust amber ale brewed with Organic, Fair Trade coffee sourced
by Irving Farm from the Capucas Coop in Honduras. The malty amber ale is brewed with
substantial amounts of Munich Malt, providing a perfect backbone for the rich, roasty flavor
imparted by the coffee.
About Peak Organic Brewing Company
Peak is a craft brewing company, dedicated to making delicious beer using local, artisan
and organic ingredients. We believe that pure ingredients simply taste better.
Our mission is to revolutionize the barley, wheat and hop supply chains – stimulating a large
increase in sustainable and local growing. Our organic farmers grow the best ingredients in the
world. It’s our job to showcase their work through delicious beer.
Today, Peak produces 16 varieties, including IPA, Pale Ale, Summer Session, Simcoe Spring,
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Headquartered in the lush Hudson Valley town of Millerton, New York, Irving Farm has been
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Crabbie’s Spiced Orange Alcoholic Ginger Beer now
available in U.S.
Since its debut in April of 2012,Crabbie’s Original
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Crabbie’s Original, which is served chilled over ice with a slice
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Crabbie’s Original is carefully crafted from a recipe using
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The Crabbie’s adventure dates back to 1801 in Edinburgh, Scotland and the shipping port
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Crabbie’s is available for purchase in two formats: a four-pack of 11 ounce bottles and a
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Flogging Molly brought their drunken lullabies back to House of Blues Cleveland for an unforgettable Fat Tuesday blowout to bookmark the
2014 pre-Paddy’s Day concert season.
The L.A.-based septet is in the middle of its Green 17 Tour, typically booked around this time each year to celebrate all things Irish. Rumor
suggests this will be the “final round” for the decade-old tour, but redheaded singer / guitarist Dave King assured FM fans his group isn’t finished
road-tripping just yet.
Indeed, relentless touring has been Flogging Molly’s lifeblood since its inception at the turn of the century, when Ireland expat King—a
former member of the hard-rocking Fastway—changed direction and began writing Celtic-tinged folk songs for the L.A. pub circuit. One by one,
King took on talented partners like Bob Clark (banjo and mandolin), Dennis Casey (electric guitar), and George Schwindt (drums). Skateboard
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king / Innis Clothing proprietor Matt Hensley plays accordion. Bassist Nathan Maxwell started off a fan—who crashed early FM shows while still
booking opportunities visit
an underage teen. Fiddler / flautist Bridget Regan eventually became King’s wife.
Taking its name from a bar whose owner granted the upstarts an extended residency, Flogging Molly carved a niche with its rousing Tartan
anthems and incendiary sham-punk. The sound and image projected onstage were unique: A hard-rock band with a squeezebox and banjo
orchestrated by a rambunctious, bespectacled, fiery-haired southpaw guitar player. Transcending the “novelty act” label on the strength of King’s
hooky songs and intriguing lyrics (which skillfully meld the personal with the political), the group cultivated a loyal following with early Side One
Dummy releases Swagger (2000), Drunken Lullabies (2002), and Within a Mile of Home (2004).
Word of mouth spread quickly as FM trotted the globe, sharing stages with Green Day,
Gogol Bordello, Reverend Horton Heat, and Clutch. The band popped up regularly at all the big
Sunday, April 13. 10am-5pm. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds festivals—Rock Am Ring, Pinkpop, Roskilde, Open Air, and Reading—and became favorites on
Vans Warped Tour summer dates. Audiences had swelled by 2008’s Float. After issuing a well Celebrate Earth Day Coalition’s 25th
regarded live CD / DVD, King and the gang launched their own label, dropping the recessionAnniversary at this year’s EarthFest...
inspired Speed of Darkness on the Borstal Beat imprint in 2011.
and “Go Zero”
Without new material to promote, the Guinness-gulping troubadours are free to cherry Over 250 exhibitors in 9 sustainability
pick
from
their growing catalog for Green 17’s last go-round. All Flogging Molly studio albums
exhibit areas
were evenly represented
Family fun eco-activities, urban farm
Tuesday—from Swagger
animals, healthy food from local food
through Speed— with the
trucks, the NASA “Village,” Jungle
band opening with 2004’s
Bob with his animal friends, petting
blistering “Screaming at
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the Wailing Wall” and
Local microbrews, wines & chef demos
2008’s hard-charging
All day music on 5 stages
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King, dressed in an all-black suit (he ditched the jacket and rolled his sleeves early on), was a
the longest running Earth Day celebration in the nation
fiery Irish Johnny Cash analog—a dervish-poet with no internal “pause” button when it comes to
stage presentation.
Folks cramped on the floor gyrated and pogo-danced to the music, and it wasn’t long
before bodies began toppling over the barricade and into the waiting arms of HOB’s yellow-
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shirted security staff. One young feller passed
overhead by revelers wore a lavender headband,
distinguishing him from other airborne figures
spilled forth.
“Oh, look!” observed King. “It’s a ninja!”
Later, the vocalist awarded props to the
HOB security guards themselves. He singled
out lean, shorn-headed Jeff Lipinski for special
commendation:
“I just want to point out that this guy down
here is a real bad-ass!” praised King. “He’s
always right there on top of things!”
The cautious front man asked the standing
ticket-holders to look out for one another: King
recalled a show-stopping incident that occurred
here five years ago that sent one unlucky bloke to
the hospital with a fractured skull. King himself
took pains to scan the writhing mass for signs of
danger even as he wailed, and at one point paused
to inquire about some broken glass down front.
Was it okay to continue? It was.
Casey kicked up his heels while cranking
guitar power chords on “Every Dog Has Its Day” and “Revolution,” and stomped on an
overdrive pedal for added bite during his few solos. Schmidt—who still favors bowling
shoes—plucked and strummed a banjo whose skin bore a Sharpie tribute: “This Machine
Honors Pete Seeger.” King later dedicated a song to the fallen folk icon.
At stage right, Maxwell pumped his bass and Hensley manhandled his Hohner. Like
Casey and Schmidt, the chaps shared one mic for background vocals on “Whistles the Wind,”
“Drunken Lullabies,” and other boozy barnstormers. King sent out “Life in a Tenement
Square” to an old friend living in a seedier part of Dublin.
“That’s Dublin, Ireland—not Dublin, Ohio!” he clarified.
Raven-headed Regan tirelessly bowed away on fiddle but went woodwind later on,
playing tin whistle on “Square,” “Rare Ould Times,” and “Devil’s Dance Floor.” She also sang
with hubby Dave during a (relatively) low-keyed acoustic set, turning “Present State of Grace”
and “The Son Never Shines (On Closed Doors)” into heavenly highlights.
Barely visible in back, Schwindt was a muscular metronome on drums, a bald-headed
engine powering up-tempo tunes like “Saints & Sinners” and “Requiem for a Dying.” with his
sticks, snare and kick-bass. And sweat.
The show’s latter half—comprised of pirate cantos (“Tobacco Island,” “Seven Deadly
Sins”), sea shanties (“Float,” “Salty Dog”), and rebel songs (“Black Friday Rule,” “Rise
Up”)—was no less feisty than the first. Encore “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” united band
and fans for one last toast and sing-along.
One-half of Columbus, Ohio quartet The Dead is Dead opened with 30 minutes of guitarpowered Americana / garage rock. Only half? “We had automotive issues,” explained singer
Josh Quinn of his missing mates.
Still, the two TDID guys who did make it into town did a commendable job riling up the
FM faithful with their Gretsch-driven goodies and relaxed banter. Quinn pondered whether a
rivalry exists between Cleveland and Columbus—and was loudly informed by early-arrivers
that it’s Pittsburgh we don’t much care for. When Quinn offered the obligatory “F—k
Pittsburgh,” the insult went over so well that he said he’ll consider using it other cities, too.
The Drowning Men filled their 45-minute middle slot with a selection of sleepy, theremindecorated tunes hailing from 2012’s All of The Unknown and 2009’s Beheading of the
Songbird. Fronted by capable vocalist / guitarist Nato Bardeem, the Oceanside, California
five-piece gained steam gradually, reserving more upbeat numbers like “Rita” and “Courageous
Son” for the end of their set.
Bardeem was accompanied by lead guitarist James Smith, bassist Todd Eisenkerch,
drummer Rory Dylan, and keyboard player / organist Gabeliani Messer—whose fuzzy face and
Russian Cossack cap made for an unusual look.
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Eliminate the “No Longer Acceptables” in your life
By Anne Bachrach
Once you examine your motivation and desire, you may discover that self-control—
even discipline—may be needed to improve your productivity. Whether you are seeking
improvement in your professional or personal life, you may have to make sacrifices in order
to accomplish a greater good. How do you begin? The first step is to analyze what needs to be
done. Analyze your long-term objectives as well as your short-term goals. Next, you have to
focus in on what is preventing or slowing down your journey to success. At this point, certain
activities, attitudes and maybe even people will be labeled “No Longer Acceptables” (NLA).
The No Longer Acceptables are distractions to achieving your goals; they are things that you
want to get rid of. You don’t merely want to get rid of these no longer acceptables—you want to
make sure they stay out of your life.
The problem is, so many people merely say they want to make changes in life, but don’t
actually have the desire or self-control to see the operation through. It’s too bad, because
deciding to make these positive changes is a step in the right direction. Adjusting your
perspective and formulating a strategic plan could improve the quality of your life and those
of others. Why the hesitance to completely do away with the No Longer Acceptables? You
might think of these NLAs as addictive substances, even if they are not tangible properties.
Make a choice to get rid of the no longer acceptable and then take action on the things that
produce the results you want. One example of an NLA is a self-limiting beliefs. This is beyond
just pessimistic thinking. When you follow self-limiting beliefs you actually inhibit your own
potential. Self-limiting beliefs restrict a person’s inhibitions as well as their confidence. They
start to think that opportunity escapes them, perhaps even that they are doomed to a life of
failure because of the circumstances that have been dealt to them. Do you sense the dogmatic
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attitude here? They are unwilling to try, having already blamed their failure on someone else.
A lack of ambition is not the only problem in this scenario. The same people who take on selflimiting beliefs also keep jobs they do not enjoy and stay in dysfunctional relationships. It’s a
continuing cycle of misery. Therefore, if you are serious about changing your life then getting
rid of these attitudes, these damaging NLAs, is the very first step.
It would behoove you to stop thinking of any lack of accomplishments as failure. You still
have time to make a difference and to pursue your dreams. Be thankful that now you realize
you have a golden opportunity and the right perspective to make it happen. Now you move
on to the next step of NLAs: excuses. Stop making excuses. Your first reaction to a great idea
may be an excuse, an excuse of why it wouldn’t work and why you should not try or just give
up. Instead of giving up your idea because of a few good excuses, use those excuses as critical
dummy missiles so that you can rework and reinforce your idea.
Ways to Eliminate NLAS Experts suggest that it may help to write down 10 No Longer
Acceptables in your life. By identifying them, you can more clearly see how and why these
behaviors should be eliminated. What are some common NLAs that continue to disrupt
otherwise great plans for change? Sometimes they are manifested in negative attitudes, such as
a lack of confidence or a tendency to procrastinate. You may even find that some actions like
sleeping late or overeating have compromised your new plan. Sometimes NLAs may come in
the form of a negative person challenging your goals or laughing at your dreams. In this case,
it’s not necessary to cut out the person from your life entirely. (Though in extreme cases of
abuse, naturally, it may be an option.) Rather, it is to avoid that line of discussion. NLAs may
even turn out to be objects that waste too much of your valuable time. You know what your No
Longer Acceptables are. They are an addiction that continues to taunt you, robbing you of joy
and silencing your most enthusiastic resolves. Now that you have identified them, what does it
take to get rid of these negative factors? One method of defense is the Pareto Principle, which
teaches that 80% of your return should be based on 20% effort. If you apply this rule in your
everyday life, then you will save time and energy, maximizing your results. Considering that
most people have this logic the other way around (80% effort for 20% return), this puts you
in an advantage. Considering your personal life or business in this context may cause you to
reevaluate your schedule.
Finally, stay focused on your goals. You are not predestined to a life of misery and failure.
You can decide to start living and pursuing all the things that make you happy. Realizing that
you have limited space and that the No Longer Acceptables do not fit into your plans (think
consolidation!) you will find your road to success a much lighter path. Learn what separates
winners from whiners and make plans to start winning in life. Start today by making a list of
what is not going to be acceptable in your life any longer. After you made your life, take action
on getting those out of your life – permanently. Enjoy how much better you feel and how much
more successful you are as a result of getting rid of these things.
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and have a more balanced and successful life. Anne is the author of the books, Excuses Don’t
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Sonata Arctica - Pariah’s Child
Sonata Arctica have long melded the art-rock esthetic of the late ‘60s and ‘70s
with the acrobatic instrumentation of the ‘80s. The premiere Nordic power metal
ensemble, the quintet dropped jaws with 1999’s Eliptica and 2001’s Silence, and 2003’s
Winterheart’s Guild and became Finland’s answer to Dream Theater.
The 2000’s saw Sonata promote the expansive albums For the Sake of Revenge,
Unia, and Days of Grays with marathon global tours. The guys became veterans of the
festival circuit, notching key stops at Wacken Open Air, Tavastia, Noisegate, Ankkarock,
and Metal Fest Hungary. The band even snaked through the United States a couple
times.
Today, the five-piece band remains anchored by singer / keyboardist Tony Kakko
and drummer Tommy Portimo. Guitarist Elias Viljanen took over for Jani Liimatainen
in 2008, and bassist Pasi Kauppinen replaced Marco Paasikoski in mid-2013. Fleetfingered keyboardist Henrik “Henka” Klingenberg has been in the pack since 2002,
bringing added finesse and melody to an already dexterous and musically adventurous group.
Sonata’s latest album, Pariah’s Child (available March 28th on Nuclear Blast), furthers their
creative vision with audacious ten new tracks. The music’s as exciting and chops-laden as ever:
The songs are loaded with ample guitar and synthesizer histrionics—fluid legato, graceful slurs,
and colorful 16th-note bursts—to sate fans of Vai, Malmsteen, Ruddess, and other speed-demon
instrumental assassins. Kakko’s dynamic vocal range continues to serve his intriguing lyrical
whimsy, and the formidable rhythm combo of Portimo and Kauppipen keep Arctica’s engine
pumping.
The hour-long epic begins with the triumphant “The Wolves Die Young,” a Tolkein-worthy
tale draped in Celtic melodies and Wagnerian vocals. Portimo unleashes a percussive fury while
Kauppinen winds Billy Sheehan-like low grooves and trebly fills through the mix. “Running
Lights” veers in the opposite direction, with guitarist Viljanen riffing through a white-knuckle
ode to car culture. “Take One Breath” is a pretty, carpe diem-charged ballad that benefits from
keyboard wiz Klingengberg’s lilting piano intro and intermezzo.
Lead-off single “Cloud Factory” is an unapologetically bubbly, upbeat rocker wherein adults
conjure fantastical origins for the cumulonimbus formations beheld by a curious child. Guitars
and keyboards whirl together for a vaporous hook as Kakko belts over the top.
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“where rules don’t apply” before Viljanen stomps his distortion pedal and takes the music into
power-ballad territory. Conversely, Pariah’s piece-de-resistance, the ten-minute “Larger Than
Life” summons the virtuosic skills of all Sonata members for a sweeping progressive finale that
cautions against wearing masks and wasting time: Kakko’s aged thespian descends the stage
and—in King Lear fashion—laments having pretended so long and warns a younger actor to
have a little fun with the script.
“I forgot to make a life,” the bard bemoans. “Sometimes we just want to play.”
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The goateed guitar-slinger
road-tested his talking tour
overseas last year and plans to issue a DVD of a similar event in Glasgow.
But this winter has the metal maestro responsible for the classic riffs heard on “Caught
in a Mosh,” “I Am the Law,” and “AIR” playing storyteller in America for the first time.
And if Ian’s two-hour Agora spiel is any barometer, the bald head-banger just might be on
to something.
Casually striding onstage in reading glasses, Ian started off reading a rather solemn
passage from his iPod (using the device like a teleprompter). He pulled the wool over
listeners’ eyes fairly early on with a couple passages—but he made us promise not to go
spoiling it for other cities with Tweets and Facebook posts.
Therein lies the trick to reviewing a talking show whose beats mirror those found more
often in stand-up comedy: You wanna convey the essence of the evening’s bonhomie in words,
but giving away too many punch lines would be rude to the artist and his future attendees.
Ian knows his stuff and has clearly grown comfortable sharing it in front of crowds
smaller than those he’s used to entertaining with Anthrax. If the native New Yorker felt naked
up there without his guitar (he wore a black T-shirt and jeans) or got the jitters during at any
point his multi-suite monologue, he didn’t let on, riffing on such varied topics as pet goats, blue
dinosaurs, AC-DC, garbage-diving, and poopy pants.
“You can expect a lot of stories from my life,” Ian told us during a phone interview a week
prior to the show.
“You can expect shit that you can’t make up. I’ve gotten pretty good at gauging a room
within the first few minutes of being up there and figuring out where I’m going to go with it.
And by ‘gauging a room,’ I mean seeing how drunk they already are before I’ve started!
“Because sometimes a forty-minute story with a convoluted path where you really need
to follow me for the payoff at the end, maybe that’s not gonna work some nights, depending on
how the crowd is.”
The guitarist didn’t have to worry about crowd reaction on Monday night. His scholarly
spectacles came off soon enough, and by gig’s end he’d (literally) kicked his bar stool aside.
The tattooed titan alternately paced and prowled, mic in hand, looking fit, relaxed and reflective.
Ian occasionally clicked on a remote to trigger new slides—each funnier than the last—or
paused to sip his beer, but the verbiage was fairly constant. But the gesticulations Ian used to
drive home his points or pantomime his stories’ colorful subjects were animated and hysterical.
“At the first show in London I was very nervous and my hands were shaking,” Ian admitted
during our phone chat.
“It wasn’t a case of ‘Where’s my guitar?’ or ‘Where’s the band?’ It was more about me
being able to find my rhythm. Find the groove, you know, and feel comfortable in my own skin
up there doing this, and being completely outside my comfort zone. It didn’t take very long—
maybe five minutes into it, and I got a really good laugh where I hoped people would laugh.
“That really calmed me down. That was all I needed.”
Projecting a slideshow of hilarious old photos and cartoon renderings from a laptop
computer, Ian had his Agora onlookers in stitches with his story of meeting Motorhead’s
Lemmy during a press tour in the mid ‘80s. Still a young pup, the star-struck Ian was suckered
into throwing down with the iconic bassist (and legendary boozer) at a London bar and was
hopelessly hung-over the following morning. Nevertheless, then-manager Johnny “Z” Zazula
dragged the incapacitated 21-year old to a local physician (shades of the ex-Nazi villain from
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the 1976 film Marathon Man) for a pick-me-up and hauled him aboard an airplane like so much
extra luggage.
Ian spun another yarn about hanging with his heroes in KISS when Anthrax supported the
costumed rockers on their Crazy Nights tour. Doing dead-on impressions of KISS founders
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the guitarist talked about probing his mentors for the secrets
of the KISS universe, like why Gene included a cover of the Disney song “When You Wish
Upon a Star” on his eponymous 1978 album. Simmons’ touching response was captured on
film for a television show—but was no less moving as relayed by Ian, who admitted he and
Simmons got choked up.
Later, in a you-had-to-be-there moment, the guitarist impersonated a zombie George
Harrison.
The night’s biggest laughs came courtesy Ian’s recollection of good times had with
Pantera guitarist Darrell “Dime” Abbott, who was killed onstage by a deranged fan in
Columbus, Ohio ten years ago. Dubbed “Baldini” by his guitar-shredding bro, Ian recounted
a three-year span during which he tried to one-up Abbott’s prolific practical jokes, and how the
Texan terror nearly got him arrested with a prank call concerning their mutual friend, Sebastian
Bach (of Skid Row).
“I had a bunch of shows under my belt, and went from just being a guy who kind of
stands up onstage and tells a story to someone who really knew how to get up there and really
entertain people and work the stories,” the guitarist explained.
“I learned how to do it, basically. It’s like being onstage with a band when you start.
You pretty much suck at first, and then you develop some presence and learn what to do with
yourself.
“But it shows, and it all develops naturally.”
Other February 24th ruminations dealt with Ian’s time on and off stage with Anthrax—and
how his distinct look and admittedly pseudo-celebrity persona have resulted in a few funny
(and sometimes aggravating) cases of mistaken identity. One such faux pas found a Red Hot
Chili Peppers fan pegging Ian as a member of that group. The more Ian denied it, the more
irate the guy got.
“I don’t feel it’s my place to correct these people,” reflected the guitarist. “After a while, I
was mad at the guy for Anthony Kiedis!”
Ian noted he’s used such situations to his advantage, playing up his physical resemblance to
System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian to ward off other pests.
Ian also mined his time on VH-1’s Supergroup TV show for big laughs. Teamed with
fellow rockers Ted Nugent, Jason Bonham, and Evan Seinfeld in the short-lived band
Damnocracy for the show’s 2006 season, Ian took naturally to his peers and the studio at their
disposal. He said the producers worked overtime staging dramatic moments or elaborate extracurriculars—usually involving strippers—and were disappointed when none of the married
celebrity musicians took the bait. Instead, Ian work-shopped new material with the guys and
quickly mastered the program’s required ten cover songs.
“They chose the wrong group of people,” concluded Ian. “We actually wanted to play music.”
The guitarist wrapped by taking questions from the audience about his work with Public
Enemy and his interest in comics, film, and horror culture. One gentleman pressed Ian for
details on how Anthrax writes new tunes. Ian—who isn’t classically trained and can’t read
music fluently—said they just “jam” and follow the riffs. Dissatisfied, the man kept probing
with vagaries, “Where do you go from there?” and bull-dozing other fans’ chances to ask
something meaningful.
“I’ll be going to hell in the next few minutes,” Ian hissed, checking the offender. “Because
that’s where you go when you kill people.”
There’s one in every crowd.
But the Anthrax ambassador clearly enjoyed his Cleveland visit and was gracious to those
in attendance, saluting them for “taking a risk” on his latest venture.
“I don’t see that I’m approaching anything differently just because I turned 50,” Ian told us.
“I’ve been pretty conscious of things like my health, and staying in shape, and stuff like
that long before 50. So I’m just trying to stay on that same path, for many reasons. I want to be
a healthy husband and father for as long as possible—as well as be the guitar player in Anthrax
for as long as possible.”
And that next Anthrax record? “We’re in the middle of it. Not recording, but in the middle
of writing the record,” Ian reported. “Charlie [Benante, drummer] and Frankie [Bello, bassist]
were out here in Los Angeles and we were at the studio all day working. So we’re in the thick
of it right now, with the hopes of getting in the studio in like, late spring or early summer.”
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Award Winners Grace the Stage at The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival in Wilmington, OH, March 28 & 29!
The Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington will be a hotbed of award-winning bluegrass talent for two full days when the spring
production of The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival kicks off on Friday, March 28. This biannual acoustic music event that occurs each March
and November is a homecoming of nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians and music fans gathering to celebrate a truly American style
of music.
Festival doors open Friday at 10 A.M. with performances by host band, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, who just returned from their
third trip to the Grand Ole Opry, the “Queen of Bluegrass” and most awarded band in the industry, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, 3-time IBMA
(International Bluegrass Music Association) Entertainer of the Year, 3-time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, 2-time Grammy nominee, Dailey &
Vincent, SPBGMA’s (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) 5-time Entertaining Group of the Year, Nothin’Fancy, and
Mountain Faith.
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McGraw, Lady A play Watershed
The Watershed Music Festival in Washington
is returning in August with Tim McGraw, Lady
Antebellum and Jake Owen in the line-up.
Billy Currington, Eli Young Band, Joe Diffie,
Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Kip Moore,
Cassadee Pope, Eli Young Band, Chase Rice
and Dallas Smith also will play in the festival,
slated for Aug. 1-3 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in
Quincy, Wash.
Three-day festival and camping passes go on
sale Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. eastern via
www.watershedfest.com.
Moore, who will be performing at Watershed for
the second time, said, “After I performed there
last year, I knew this was the kind of festival I
would want to come back and play as many
times as I can. It’s such an iconic and beautiful
place to play and adds to what is already a great
vibe. And there are tons of hardcore fans, which
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just amps it up to an insane level.”
“We’ve been lucky that this crazy idea has turned into a monster country festival now
celebrating its third year,” said Brian O’Connell, Creator of Watershed Music Festival and Live
Nation President of Country Touring. “Each time we try and top ourselves and do better than
the previous year, and 2014 is no exception. We’re looking forward to another fun and crazy
weekend with top notch talent.”
Dan Bern comes to Beachland Tavern Monday, March 24th
Folk-Rock, Americana
Dan Bern is best known for his prolific songwriting and electric live persona. He has
released eighteen albums and built a loyal following based on prodigious touring and output
of songs in all forms. In 2012, Bern released two new studio recordings showcasing the
American roots music that has made Bern one of the most compelling singer/songwriters of his
generation: “Drifter,” a vagabond’s journey through Bern’s musical universe featuring a duet
with Emmylou Harris, and “Doubleheader,” an 18-song tribute to baseball culled from close to
30 years of songwriting and recorded at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios in Marin County. Both CDs
feature longtime collaborators Common Rotation with whom Bern has also released two live
recordings.
Since 2007, Bern has also focused his talent and sharp wit on writing songs for movies and
other projects. He composed over a dozen songs for the Jake Kasdan/Judd Apatow spoof-biopic
“Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” and composed songs included in Apatow’s “Get Him to the
Greek,” starring Russell Brand. Bern’s song “One Dance” was also included in Kasdan’s first
film “Zero Effect” starring Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, and Ryan O’Neal.
Bern wrote “Swing Set,” a duet with Emmylou Harris, for the off Broadway production
of “Family Week” directed by Jonathan Demme and wrote the title song for Demme’s
documentary “Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains.” In 2007, his album “Breathe” won Best Folk/
Singer-Songwriter at the Sixth Annual Independent Music Awards. He has toured with Marshall
Crenshaw, Ani DiFranco, and John C. Reilly’s country-infused band and in 2011 he contributed
original songs for the television series Hellcats. A talented and eclectic creator, he wrote a song
with Hunter S. Thompson, gave Wilt Chamberlain tennis lessons, and released “2 feet Tall,” an
album of songs for very young kids. He also wrote and illustrated “Cleaver the Gronk” (2012)
and the novel “Quitting Science” (2004) under the pen name Cunliffe Merriwether.
Doors open at 7:00 – show 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 – for advance purchase visit
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Adam’s Ale at Beachland Tavern, Sat. March 29
Cleveland OH | J a m B a n d s
Adams Ale is a convergence of like spirited individuals drawn together by the gravity of
music and the purest of intentions. Adams Ale is honored to answer this calling...
Featuring former and current members of some of the longest standing, most loved bands
in the Ohio music scene, Ekoostik Hookah, Waterband, The Madison Crawl, and The Men of
Leisure, Adams Ale is sure to create a confluence of many friendbases. This will certainly be a
band to watch in 2014.
Adams Ale is...
Cliff Starbuck~bass,vocals, and more~formerly of ekoostik hookah
Ryan Mitiska~keyboards, vocals, and more~formerly of Waterband
Brad Kepperley~trombone~of The Madison Crawl
James Brooke Castoe~drums, vocals, and more~formerly of The Men of Leisure and toured with
Junior Brown
John Welton~guitar, vocals and more~formerly of Waterband
This combination of musicians will bring you sounds from across the board. Steeped in
many styles ranging from folk to funk, reggae to rock, and so much more. All five members
of Adams Ale are vocalists, this provides big harmonies and wonderfully interwoven vocal
tapestries.
The music of Adams Ale is mostly bright and uplifting with heavy focus on remarkable
dynamics and powerful lyrics. The absence of your typical lead guitar player is only
overshadowed by the presence of a not so typical lead trombonist, setting them apart from most
bands. Highly danceable grooves with an unmistakable connection to each and every soul within
earshot, make this band a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Since I have been working back at my old job for a few months it’s been harder
to keep up with the steady flow of instruments that keep arriving at my shop. It’s
starting to get a little crazy when I start running out of room to put the repairs while
the glue is drying, the lacquer is curing or whatever may be the case. Believe it or
not this is when the shop starts “humming”. I line up about 8 instruments and start
working on each one of them for two hours at a time. Some of them get finished
within 2 or 3 turns of this and some have to keep coming back. Before you know
it the instruments are being packed in their cases and sent back off to their happy
owners. What I have noticed with this type of repair procedure is that my shop ends
up looking like a bomb went off in it at the end of the day. I start using different tools
for different repairs and everything seems to be spread out all over. I have to start the
next day off by cleaning and reorganizing all of the tools, clamps and jigs just to get
an idea where I need to start again. I’m certainly not complaining but it just seems as
though I’m always running out of room. I need a space where the guitars that come
in can be tagged and set in a row that can be easily accessible. This usually can be
anywhere from 5 to 25 cases lying around in my small shop. There is also space that
is needed on some of the benches where the instruments have to sit for sometimes a
couple of hours while something is drying or when I have to start on something else.
There is a small place in the corner that I have set aside for a desk with a computer
and all of my reference books, but it seems to get swallowed up with things such as
jigs, boxes that parts that come in, or wood that I have selected for a certain project.
I’ve tried different methods of repair procedures to try and make the whole process
more efficient but it always seems to come down to the problem of “space”. I can’t
have enough of it.
I had mentioned in a past article of my dream to add on to the shop in the fall, but
everyday that goes by I see that the need for expansion may have to come before the
fall. If not that I will have to re-evaluate my methods and rearrange my shop again.
This is something that I guess every shop owner must deal with from time to time. It’s a constant struggle to try and be more efficient so that you
can eliminate silly things that happen in the shop that eats up time such as “where the @%#&% is that #$&*$digital caliper I need to measure this
$%^# fret so that I can fix this ^$#& guitar?”or “What the $&#@ is this &%#^ doing over here?” and of course there is the everyday “Where am
I suppose to put this ^%#& thing?” Oh well, where would we be without life’s little hiccups? We all have them. I guess that is part of the whole
process is to figure out how to work with or around those damn hiccups.
On a lighter note, Things are looking very good. The weather is showing signs (just not very many of them) of finally wanting to become
spring. This always means time for my favorite “Music Festivals”. I usually start out the spring season with a trip to the Riverside Inn located
in Cambridge Springs, Pa. to a festival in mid April. This year however, the website has no mention of their event scheduling. Rumor has it that
it may not be held this year due to management changes. This would be unfortunate because through the years (maybe 10 or more) my wife, son
and many friends gather there to hear great music and have great fun. Well I think we will still plan the trip anyway and start our own little music
festival there.
There is always the ever improving Blue Sky Folk Festival that is being held May 17th at the grounds of the Universal Unitarian Church on
Rt. 306 in Kirtland. As usual I will be attending with my booth full of “all things musical”, I will be hosting a repair workshop and also will be
sponsoring another “Blue Guitar” to be signed by all of the musicians and raffled off at the festival. This has been a big hit with the winners of
the past festivals.
The festival promoters are also starting up a new “concert series” that will be running through the year and starts its debut concert on March
29th with Missy Raines and the New Hip along with Rebekah Jean. This is a Sat. night concert with ticket sales being $16.00 on line and $20.00
at the door. For more info please visit the website at www.blueskyfolkfest.com. Please do not get the two dates confused.
Besides the great festivals coming up I have been busy trying to figure out and build my latest Harp guitar. I started the project last spring but
had to put it on the back burner for awhile. It’s finally back up and running strong now. I hope it to be one my most rewarding challenges to date.
There has been a few design changes along the way, but now most of the bugs have been ironed out and the project is under way. I have added a
few “new features” on the Harp Guitar that I have not incorporated into an instrument yet, such as separate “fine tuners” on the treble bank and
geared viola tuners on the Bass headstock. There will also be a removable access panel located in the bottom bout so that future repairs or other
design changes can be easily accomplished. I look forward to all of these new design features and all of the challenges and new things I will learn
along the way that will add to my never ending luthier experience. So, again it’s time to bid you “Farewell”! and I hope that you can “Stay in
Tune” until another article comes out in the North Coast Voice.
Keep Smiling!
Patrick from Liam Guitars/ Wood-n-Strings
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By Pete Roche
Death of Samantha – if memory serves us well
It’s been said (by Emerson and others) that life’s a journey, not a destination. Accordingly, our most visceral experiences typically derive from our
getting wherever it is we’re going—from our travels, not our arrivals.
Because once you’ve reached Buena Vista and checked into your hotel room at Disney World’s Pop Century resort, what comes next? A series of
shuttle buses to the various parks, where you hoof it for hours on end in sweltering heat.
More traveling!
Which goes to show no one truly gets anywhere; we’re always on the move—and it’s these sights and sounds we automatically file in our mental
rolodex.
I digress.
Death of Samantha’s new double-album (one compact disc) If Memory Serves Us Well represents a journey more than the musical “destination”
most bands hope to preserve after plunking down big cash and sequestering themselves in their swanky studios. A compilation of updated, reworked, and barely-remembered songs written and
previously recorded by Cleveland’s acclaimed underground quartet in the mid-to-late ‘80s, Memory is a 100% organic archive, a half “greatest-hits-now,” half “best-of-live” project whose song
sequence (whether by accident or design) results in an intriguing sonic story arc, a nocturnal narrative that lures and seduces listeners for seventy-some minutes before the climactic release-andexhale following its ragged doo-doo-doo “Blood Creek” coda.
The disc (out today on St. Valentine Records) also embodies a journey in its necessitation of a harmonic convergence of all original Death of Samantha members after an extended hiatus. It
only took a day or two to track and mix Memory—but it took the band twenty-five years to get back in a room together with guns a’ blazin’.
Formed as a fluke by Parma singer / guitarist John Petkovic—who was a Ground Round janitor back then—the band embraced the punk esthetic of earlier Cleveland outfits like Pagans and
Rocket From the Tombs. But they also adopted the experimental approach of Dave Thomas’s Pere Ubu and Mark Mothersbaugh’s Devo while honoring the guitar-driven blues rock styling of
early Rolling Stones. As if to underscore their philosophy, they named themselves after a deep cut on Yoko Ono’s 1973 album Approximately Infinite Universe.
Death of Samantha issued a series of well-regarded albums (on vinyl and cassette) on Homestead from 1986-1989 and cultivated a considerable local following on the strength—and
weirdness—of live performances at joints like The Pop Shop and The Phantasy. They toured with The Replacements, Nirvana, and The Smashing Pumpkins and completed run of dates along the
west coast in ’89. But the group couldn’t break mainstream during its first incarnation, even though contemporary “college” acts like U2 (The Unforgettable Fire) and REM (Green) managed to do
just that by updating / compromising their sounds. But DOS never wanted to be everything to everyone.
The group splintered after ‘89’s Come All Ye Faithless. Lead guitarist Doug Gillard dabbled in other bands throughout the Nineties (Nada Surf, Guided By Voices). Drummer Steve-O Eierdam
and bassist David James did their own things, too. Petkovic eventually became a Plain Dealer music reporter—but also kept turning up in subsequent bands, with the glam-inspired Cobra Verde
achieving the most success.
Two decades passed. Hair metal, grunge, and alternative rock came and went. Yet the ghost of DOM loomed: Petkovic politely brushed off requests for “reunion” shows long after he’d
stopped thinking about the eighties, but separate serendipitous encounters with Doug and Dave set gears spinning for a one-off at Beachland Ballroom on December 23, 2011. And when the old
guard assembled for rehearsals mere days before the show, someone was mindful enough to
thumb the “record” button.
The eighteen selections on Memory constitute the best (or most interesting) takes from the
practice December 22nd session. Given that the old DOS albums aren’t readily available anymore
(except on Ebay), new spins on classics like “Coca Cola and Licorice,” “Bed of Fire,” and
“Savior City” will become definitive versions for many, including Petkovic—for whom the old
stuff is, well, old.
The songs still contain traces of Stones and Stooges (Petkovic’s voice often harkens Mick
and Iggy), but a reckless punk abandon powers the proceedings, and the mix benefits from the
guys’ caution-to-the-wind execution. Guitars dominate the spectrum, panned left and right, with
Petkovic’s often ethereal chords augmented by Gillard’s nonstop riffing. James’ bass pulses
down the middle, gluing it all together. Steve-O’s drumming provides a temporal framework for
the action, but his karate-chops are just as combustive and decorative as they are percussively
pragmatic.
Absorbing Memory en masse dilates a hitherto-uncharted rock ‘n’ roll rabbit hole, plopping
listeners in alternate dimensions, where Petkovic’s alter-egos brave epiphanies in grocery store
express lanes (“Couldn’t Forget About That”), woo Japanese girls into their Chevrolets (“Geisha
Girl”), and pass out on Lover’s Lane (“Savior City”). There’s no shortage of straight-on punk
bravado, Jim Morrison swagger (“Harlequin Tragedy,” “Sexual Dreaming”) and alt-rock balladry
(“Conviction”), but Memory also bounces on cow-punk progressions (“Bed of Fire”), smoky
jazz-lounge breaks (“Now It’s Your Turn to Be a Martyr”), and Bo Diddley beats (“Monkey
Face”).
Mike Seifert captured the jams at Venue Studios in Euclid. Mixer Travis Harrison (Serious
Business Music, NYC) and masterer Paul Gold (Salt Mastering, Brooklyn, NY) sprinkle their
magic fairy dust without adulterating the band’s spontaneity. Extended jams are kept intact,
bum notes go un-tweaked, and other sonic blemishes left exposed. The expert handling (or not
handling) benefits the performances; the sound itself develops character and personality (one
almost hears the room), and the essence of the Death of Samantha of old reemerges.
The liner notes feature a biography by writer Byron Coley (Forced Exposure, Wire) and
testimonials from uber-fans Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees,
Queens of the Stone Age). Memory’s gatefold art is a pastiche of vintage photos and sleeve
imagery from the quartet’s Homestead releases, including the lawnchair mannequin from
Laughing in the Face of a Dead Man.
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By the way gang, I apologize for my subpar predictions on the Academy Awards 4 out
of 6 isn’t much to brag about.
So, if any of you took out loans or mortgage to your home to bet on my predictions,
what can I say?
There’s a reason that casinos are so nice
and it isn’t because everybody’s winning
money! I’ll do better next year. Count on it.
I’m a Browns fan after all!
WSS
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300 Rise of an Empire
Legendary R 108 min
Since this episode of the Frank Miller
300 series is approximately 5 years after the
first one, I’m wondering if this can actually be
called a sequel. Why not? It doesn’t seem as if
there’s any statute of limitations... So with my
short term memory being only marginally better than the guy in MEMENTO I was trying
to remember if I liked the first one any better.
It seems like I probably did. Had the first one
sucked this badly it’s hard to imagine actually
ponying up the cash for a ticket to number 2.
For those of you who care more about Greek
history and their dealings with the Persians
and the Spartans than I do, you probably already knew this was a very stylized recreation
of that war.
So keeping in mind that we really
haven’t gotten a straight answer about the
Kennedy assassination (which happened in
our lifetimes and on television) that is probably good to take historical events from two
or three thousand years ago with a grain of
salt.......
From what I gather Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton) and the Athenians have a
vision of the United Greece held together by
democracy. The Persians apparently disagree
and the Spartans are tired of sending ships and
warriors into battle for what will probably be
an exercise in futility. The next couple hours
consist of one long spectacular battle and naval demolition derby action, interspersed with
periods of poorly written platitude delivered
by semi naked thespians who would make
even the ancient Greeks roll their eyes.
To be sure the battles are spectacularly filmed just like the weightless scenes in
GRAVITY and similarly get boring after about
15 minutes.
Of course it’s way too noisy to allow you
to fall asleep so, just like the Athenian slaves,
the audience is forced to bear the torture of
watching this dog.
I have a good friend I call the amazing
Willis who, as a young kid,
would always give me his take
on whatever movies he’d seen.
His two main concerns were A
did the blood look fake and B
was there any frontal nudity.
I will imagine those two points
will also be important to people
lining up to see this film.
The blood itself was fairly
realistic and if you are thrilled by
watching it squirt out of various
wounds in slow motion you will
be a happy camper. And
yes there is some nudity albeit probably not as
much as one might expect
for an R rated movie.
Impressive special effects,
bad writing and worse
acting add up to a painful
movie watching experience.
I love Frank Miller and am
awaiting SIN CITY 2 eagerly
but if you want Greek history
accompany Mr. Peabody and
Sherman into the Wayback
machine.
D+
Non Stop
Warner Bros PG13 106 min
Well I suppose there’s
a cloud in every silver lining or vice
versa. I’ve always liked Liam Neeson and I’m
glad to see that he’s had a profitable career
spanning the decades. And coming from a guy
who gets paid for playing Brown Eyed Girl I
understand that it’s better to be typecast than
to shovel coal for a living.
It isn’t that he doesn’t play the troubled tough
guy anti-hero with family problems well, it
just seems that he’s played an awful lot of
variations on that theme.
Anyway NON STOP is one of those formula movies that revolves around a lone wolf
hero trying to save a bunch of people trapped,
for instance, in a building, a bus, a train, a ship
or in this case, an airliner.
Haunted by the memory of his sainted
daughter and plagued by alcoholism Bill
Marks (Neeson) is just going through the motions as an air Marshall when a routine flight
turns into a nightmare. It seems there is a terrorist on board who has promised, through the
extensive use of cellphones
(Maybe Verizon has money in this
production) to kill the passengers one by one
unless many millions of dollars are transferred
to his account. Here’s the rub.
That account number just happens to be under
the name Bill Marks.
That means as soon as people start dying
the other passengers, the pilot and the authorities all blame him. That is everyone except
Julianne Moore who serves as the role of a
confidante love interest and also suspect. From
here on out it’s a series of scenes that shift
suspicion from one passenger to another until
we get to the final scene. I will admit that it’s
kinda fun and I did like the misdirection and
the ending was a novel twist.
Still I grade this type of movie on the
curve that includes others of its genre. It’s
certainly watchable enough but pales in
comparison to similar films including SPEED,
UNDER SEIGE and DIE HARD.
Still it’s not without merit as entertainment
and I liked it.
You probably will too.
C+
WSS
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30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
(Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray] Released March 3rd
Struck from a new High Definition video master with
remastered audio, The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
- Deluxe Edition makes this historic all-star musical event
available for the first time on Blu-ray. Also includes 40 minutes
of previously unreleased material including behind-the-scenes
rehearsal footage, interviews and more.
On October 16, 1992, New York City’s hottest concert ticket
was the live gathering of musical giants, legend and archetypes
who’d come to Madison Square Garden to celebrate the 30th
anniversary of Bob Dylan’s first Columbia Records album and
play a selection of Dylan songs from culturally iconic (John
Mellencamp’s no-nonsense “Like A Rolling Stone”) to bootleg obscure (Lou Reed’s acerbic take
on “Foot of Pride”) that had moved and inspired them over the decades.
The four hour show, performed for a sold-out audience of more than 18,000 fans and livecast around the world, brought together an unprecedented roster of artists and icons including
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Lou Reed, The Clancy Brothers, Ritchie Havens, Johnny
Winter, Roger McGuinn, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Kris
Kristofferson, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Ron Wood, Chrissie Hynde, The O’Jays, Eddie
Vedder, Sinéad O’Connor, Tracy Chapman, George Harrison (then making his first US concert
appearance in 18 years) and more. Providing musical backing throughout the show was an
ensemble dream team featuring three members of Booker T. & The M.G.’s, G.E. Smith on guitar
with Jim Keltner and Anton Fig on drums.
Dubbed “Bobfest” on stage by a jubilant Neil Young, the 30th Anniversary Concert
Celebration reached a transcendent crescendo with an unforgettable performance and all-star jam
featuring the evening’s honoree.
Viewed anew from a 20-year perspective, Bob Dylan - The 30th Anniversary Concert
Celebration - Deluxe Edition is a remarkable testament to the enduring legacy and ongoing
musical influence of Bob Dylan. That valedictory gathering from more than 20 years ago proved
to be a mid-career retrospective of a recording artist and performer who continues to inform and
transform the cultural landscape.
DVD and Blu-ray tracklisting
1.Like a Rolling Stone - John Mellencamp
2.Blowin’ in the Wind - Stevie Wonder
3.Foot of Pride - Lou Reed
4.Masters of War - Eddie Vedder & Mike McCready
5.The Times They Are a-Changin’ - Tracy Chapman
6.It Ain’t Me Babe - June Carter Cash & Johnny Cash
7.What Was It You Wanted - Willie Nelson
8.I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight - Kris Kristofferson
9.Highway 61 Revisited - Johnny Winter
10.Seven Days - Ron Wood
11.Just Like a Woman - Richie Havens
12.When the Ship Comes In - The Clancy Brothers
and Robbie O Connell with special guest
Tommy Makem
13.War - Sinead O’Connor
14.Just Like Tom Thumb s Blues - Neil Young
15.All Along the Watchtower - Neil Young
16.I Shall Be Released - Chrissie Hynde
17.Love Minus Zero/No Limit - Eric Clapton
18.Don’t Think Twice, It s All Right - Eric Clapton
19.Emotionally Yours - The O Jays
20.When I Paint My Masterpiece - The Band
21.You Ain’t Goin Nowhere - Mary-Chapin Carpenter,
Rosanne Cash & Shawn Colvin
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22.Absolutely Sweet Marie - George Harrison
23.License to Kill - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
24.Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 - Tom Petty & the
Heartbreakers
25.Mr. Tambourine Man - Roger McGuinn
26.It’s Alright, Ma (I m Only Bleeding) - Bob
Dylan
27.My Back Pages - Bob Dylan, Roger McGuinn,
Tom Petty,
Neil Young, Eric Clapton & George Harrison
28.Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door - Everyone
29.Girl of the North Country - Bob Dylan
Bonus Feature:
Behind the Scenes (Running time: 39 minutes)
Bonus Live Performances (not in HD):
1.Leopard-skin Pill-box Hat - John Mellencamp
2.Boots of Spanish Leather - Nancy Griffith with
Carolyn Hester
3.Gotta Serve Somebody Booker T. & the M.G.’s
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“The Cleveland Foundation is proud of the role we and our donors have played in helping
each of these downtown festivals to become marquee events in our region and the nation,” said
Robert E. Eckardt, executive vice president of the Cleveland Foundation. “We have provided
nearly $3 million in total support for these festivals throughout the past three decades. We hope
our centennial gift of the downtown festivals encourages many new festival-goers to check out
these amazing events.”
At the Cleveland Foundation Day at the Cleveland International Film Festival on Monday,
March 24, there will be more than 40 different films shown on eight separate screens at Tower
City Cinemas throughout the day, with half of the films starting at 5 p.m. or later to allow
families to take part in this celebration. Individuals will be able to reserve two tickets per movie
for a maximum of four films that day, with a total available capacity of 9,500 seats for all
screenings.
The Cleveland Foundation Days at the Tri-C JazzFest will be Friday, June 27 and Saturday,
June 28 and will include the Friday 6 p.m. Gregory Porter concert at the Ohio Theatre. Porter
won a Grammy for Best Vocal Jazz Album in 2014. Tickets are required for this concert –
individuals will be able to reserve a maximum of four tickets, with 1,000 total tickets available.
Additionally, the Cleveland Foundation will be presenting a series of free outdoor concerts on
Star Plaza in PlayhouseSquare that Friday and Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. No tickets will be
required for the outdoor concerts, which 3,000 people will be able to enjoy each day.
“The Cleveland Foundation’s support for the arts in Northeast Ohio is immeasurable, and we
at Tri-C JazzFest are thrilled and honored to be a part of its centennial celebration of community
gifts,” said Terri Pontremoli, director, JazzFest and Performing Arts, Cuyahoga Community
College.
Through its monthly “Cleveland Foundation Day” birthday gifts to the community in 2014,
the foundation is highlighting community assets it has played a role in creating or enhancing
throughout its first century, in partnership with its donors. These gifts are open to everyone in
the community, not just Cuyahoga County residents. Attendees for the Cleveland Foundation
Day at Downtown Festivals are encouraged to take the Greater Cleveland RTA. The Cleveland
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International Film Festival is held at Tower City, easily accessed by the Rapid, HealthLine,
many bus routes, and four trolley lines. PlayhouseSquare is served by the HealthLine and
several trolley lines. Details can be found at www.riderta.com.
HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Queensryche featuring Geoff Tate
May 13 * doors at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25 - In Advance / 4-Pack $75
On Sale: Friday, March 14 at 10am
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known
as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Geoff is
regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular
artists citing him and his band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and
expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Geoff and his band have
become internationally recognized as the thinking man’s rock band.
The band’s first three albums -- their self-titled EP (1983), The Warning (1984) and Rage
for Order (1986) -- all hit gold status selling over 500,000 units each. With the release of their
landmark concept album Operation: Mindcrime (1988) -- which won critical and popular
acclaim and comparisons to the Who’s Tommy and Pink Floyd’s The Wall -- Queensrÿche
went on to bring their progressive music to sold-out audiences the world over. Following the
album’s platinum success, Queensrÿche released Empire, which quickly entered the Top Ten
on the Billboard charts, eventually generating sales of more than three million copies. The
album featured the hugely popular hit, “Silent Lucidity,” which would be the band’s first Top
Ten single (#9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
chart). Artist Website: http://www.geofftate.com
Steel Panther
May 29 * doors at 7:00PM Tickets: $27.50- In Advance / 4-Pack $81
On Sale: Friday, March 14 at 10am
Steel Panther is hitting the road in support of their upcoming album All You Can Eat
that will be released on April 1st. The album is being released on Open E Records via Kobalt
Label Services and is the band’s strongest material to date. From the opening acoustic riff of
album opener “Pussywhipped” to final chord hit in the album closer “She’s On The Rag,”
it is clear Steel Panther is back and better than ever. Songs like “Gloryhole,” “Gangbang At
The Old Folks Home” and “BVS” all showcase Steel Panther’s incredible musicianship and
ability to write memorable and sometimes educational songs. The band, comprised of Michael
Starr on vocals, Satchel on guitar, Lexxi Foxx on bass and Stix Zadinia on drums, have made
a name for themselves as one of the most entertaining acts out today. The band has recently
released videos for the songs “Party Like Tomorrow Is The End Of The World” and “The
Burden of Being Wonderful.” “Party Like Tomorrow Is The End Of The World” was directed
by Rob Riggle (known for his work in films such as 21 Jump Street, The Other Guys and as a
regular contributor to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and can be seen here: http://youtu.be/
roRcksH2_HQ. “The Burden of Being Wonderful” was directed by Kirker Butler (writer and
producer on Family Guy and The Cleveland Show).
Steel Panther was, for a long time, rock’s best-kept secret: a cult legend on the LA scene.
But in recent years due to the success of their albums (both debuted at #1 on the Billboard
Comedy Album Charts), and live shows, the band has enjoyed huge acclaim from fans and
peers alike. Steel Panther has been joined on stage by rock and roll icons such as Steven Tyler
of Aerosmith, Paul Stanley of KISS, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Tom Morello of Rage Against
The Machine/Audioslave, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park
and Green Day to name a few. Steel Panther has also been
seen on Dancing With The Stars, Bad Girl’s Club and most
recently in a national web campaign for Warner Brothers
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LUCK YOU!
(Answers on Page 28)
Well St. Patrick’s Day is approaching and
I sure could use some luck! Yeah it seems I’m
out of luck, or maybe just having a streak of
bad luck, whatever it is, it sucks!
What the hell is luck anyways? It’s really
odd that one day you can have the best of luck
and the very next day have no such luck! Or
have a moment of pure luck then end up a
couple days later with rotten luck! Is luck
like milk? Does it have an expiration date and
if so why isn’t it FDA approved and labeled
properly? Sheesh!
Luck isn’t anything you can see, yet you
can recognize it, it isn’t something you can
taste, unless you’re sitting down to a POT
luck dinner, and it isn’t something you can
hold in your hand, even though you can FEEL
lucky and sometimes you can GET lucky, (my
favorite luck)!
Beginners luck isn’t the same as having
a streak of good luck, but you can have a
streak of good luck while you’re having
beginners luck, and after your beginners luck
runs out it can’t be repeated but you can have
several streaks of good luck and be considered
a lucky dog! I used to have a lucky dog until
I accidently spilled Spot remover on him, now
he’s gone!
Sorry about that Spot!
You can also have several streaks of bad
luck which is sort of like being down on your
luck but mostly considered tough luck and
having the luck of dirt! During these times
you can want to push your luck, and you’ll get
a ‘don’t push your luck’ warning message that
someone is getting aggravated, giving you the
chance to just shut up!
You can try your luck but it’s nothing like
trying on a pair shoes, and if you luck out it
doesn’t mean you’re out of luck at all! You
can be lucky or unlucky whether you’re in or
out of luck and having the luck of the draw
can be good or bad luck depending on whether
you’re playing cards or having a duel at thirty
paces!
As luck would have it you can be down
on your luck but have better luck next time,
you can have more luck than sense which
doesn’t mean you have lots of luck at all,
and when you say “just my luck” you’re
describing being unlucky but it doesn’t mean
you’re having bad luck, and having a stroke of
luck doesn’t paralyze you on one side!
We associate luck with the Irish and
St. Patty’s Day but as it turns out lucky
leprechauns have absolutely nothing to do
with St. Patrick’s Day… none, zip, nada, oh
no and uh uh! And Ireland hasn’t been so
lucky throughout history, they’ve had horrible
luck, so I really don’t get the association!
You can’t get green beer, or any other
green “Social Lubricant” on any other day,
except maybe an asparagus milkshake now
and then, and female leprechauns are not
represented anywhere, and that’s because
they’re fairies and you can’t see them, unless
of course you really do drink an asparagus
milkshake!
And from now on if I want to wish
someone good luck I’m just going to say
“LUCK YOU” and give them a thumbs up,
or just say “LUCK YOU” but use a different
finger to show them any other meaning!
~Snarp
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~ Rick Ray
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