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July 23 - August 13, 2014
VINTAGE OHIO WINE FESTIVAL - 20 YEARS!!
One of America’s Premier Wine and Food Festivals • August 1st and 2nd, 2014
By Donniella Winchell
The first of its kind Ohio wine and food event will celebrate its 20th
anniversary this August 1st and 2nd in beautiful Lake County. Colorful
tents, rolling hills, picnic tables, and groves of tall oaks provide a
tranquil setting for the festivities. Vintage Ohio is the most acclaimed
summer wine and food festival between the Appalachians and Rockies
and is the model for dozens of similar events in Ohio and in a dozen
other states.
This year, sixteen wineries will be on hand to ‘take the mystery out
of wine appreciation’ – and celebrate the unprecedented growth of the
grape and wine industry in the Buckeye State. But more than anything
else, Vintage Ohio helps to underscore the tremendous growth of the
grape and wine industry in Ohio – and in the northeast corner of the
state.
Although grapes have been planted in Ohio for over 200 years
– and in the 1860’s we led the nation in total production, the industry
launched a ‘new era’ in the mid 1970’s when thirteen wineries gathered
together to form an organization [the Ohio Wine Producers] to
tout its re-vitalization and to help build a future larger than its past.
From across the state, a half dozen these pioneers, with the help of
researchers at Ohio State, determined there was a need to share the
story of wines grown and offered that were different from the juice and
jelly varieties which first emerged when Prohibition ended.
Once the organization was created, one of its first efforts was the
naming of June as Ohio Wine Month. Since those early days, the month
was used to celebrate their progress within the greater world of wine.
June also has served as a way to grab media attention – and launch a
summer of wine travel to draw consumers into tasting rooms in every
corner of Ohio.
By the mid 1990’s the industry had grown to about 40 wineries
when that very same group of founding ‘fathers’ decided it was time to
share the fruits of their efforts with a public broader than just to those
who would drive out to a local winery on a summer day. Vintage Ohio
was born through the efforts of the original thirteen.
The hard work and vision these visionaries served as the
foundation for an industry now valued at well over three quarters of a
billion dollars. With over 200 wineries now open, another thirty or so
in the pipeline and over 5000 full time equivalent jobs, the ‘business’ of
grapes and wine in Ohio has become a significant force, within both our
agricultural and tourism communities.
A couple of years ago, Kent State University recognized both the
need and potential in this business and launched a two year degree
program in both enology [winemaking] and viticulture [grape growing.]
Their first four graduates are now gainfully employed in the industry. A
dozen more will soon be ready to contribute to our future.
However, as significant as those numbers are the true importance
of the industry goes well beyond the hard statistics cited in the most
recent economic impact study just released by our Ohio Department of
Agriculture.
Ohio is now producing nationally acclaimed wines which
have become a source of real pride in many of our ‘wine country’
communities. For over a decade, the cool climate whites from the
Lake Erie region have been awarded gold and silver medals from the
nation’s most respected wine judges, repeatedly have wowed industry
professionals from Washington DC to California who once were
unaware our state could produce such stunning vintages. Just this
past year, several Ohio Ice Wines, those luscious and unique dessert
offerings have won ‘best of show’ in three of the most respected
national wine competitions.
Our industry professions have taken leadership roles with
and among their colleagues in the national wine community. We
coordinate one of the most respected wine and tourism marketing
conferences in the country. In 2013, the state hosted Wine America,
the national trade association. Our state leaders annually give
presentations at all of the major industry conferences. In 2015, Ohio
will chair the national state association council, representing most of
the country’s 8000 wineries.
Soon the industry will launch a second series of industry events
in conjunction with various charities and not for profit museums and
arboreta. These smaller, intimate tastings will showcase the Ohio
grown vinifera which have begun to make their mark among the
nation’s most sophisticated connoisseurs.
And the crowning achievement for this region….and frankly
for the entire state, opened just last month in Geneva. Windows on
Pairings, the first phase of a wine and culinary complex will become
the envy of the national wine community. It is offering hands on
cooking classes, professional development for winemakers and grape
growers, intimate multicourse meals, regional festivals and every day
wine sampling from vintners and farmers from all across the state.
To say ‘We’ve come a long way Baby,’ is truly an understatement.
Ohio is truly a ‘player’ in the American world of wine. And the
seeds for most of this national acclaim and economic growth initially
emerged in the northeast corner of Ohio. And in a few weeks, 30,000
friends, family and fans will help celebrate all of the progress at the
20th anniversary of the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival.
For additional information:
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Publisher
Carol Stouder
Editor
Sage Satori
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Man of Many Hats
Jim Ales
Advertising & Marketing
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Mentor, Willoughby, Chardon area
Trenda Jones
Staff Writers
Sage Satori • Cat Lilly
Snarp Farkle • Don Perry
Patrick Podpadec • Helen Marketti
Westside Steve
Contributing Writers
6 ....................................... Wine 101
8 ....................................... Bluesville
11 ............................... On The Beat
12 .............. Film Review: Elton John
13 ....................... What About Jazz?
14 ................... Film Review: ZZ Top
15 ........................ Brewin the Brew
17 ......... Great Lakes Medieval Faire
18 ................... Surf Rock Isn’t Dead
19 ..................................... Kickin’ It
20 ... Now We’re Talkin’ - Angie Bowie
23 ............................ Mind Body Spirit
24 ................................. Stay In Tune
27 ............................. Movie Reviews
28 ..................The Supersuckers Tour
30 ................................ Snarp Farkle
Chad Felton • Lureena
Larry Jennings • Pete Roche
Tom Todd • Donniella Winchell
Trenda Jones • Alan Cliffe • Steve Kane
Entertainment
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11-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Saturday, July 26th
Red Hawk Grill
8:00 til 10:30
OLDIES
DANCE
CLASSIC ROCK
Emcee • Bands
Production
Multimedia
Saturday, August 9th
Harpersfield Winery
7:30 til 10:00
Saturday, August 16th
Concord Community Days
7:00 til 9:30
Fireworks!!
DJ/Emcee, Trenda Jones
now booking Summer & Fall
Events • Private • Parties • Clubs
440-313-4801
[email protected]
TrendaRocks.com
Check out the Abbey Rodeo video at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=siwWk_2hELk
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Photographer
Amber Thompson • [email protected]
Circulation Manager
James Alexander
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VINTAGE OHIO WINE FESTIVAL
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800-227-6972 • www.OhioWines.org
Participanting Wineries
Entertainment Schedule
Friday, August 1
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Barrel Run Crossing Winery, Rootstown
Buckeye Winery, Newark
Candlelight Winery, Garrettsville
Debonne’ Vineyards, Madison
Grand River Cellars, Madison
Grape and Granary, Akron
Humble Bee Vineyards, Lakewood
It’s Your Winery, Akron
John Christ Winery, Avon Lake
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Klingshirn Winery, Avon Lake
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Maize Valley Winery, Hartville
Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva-on-the-Lake •
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Old Mill Winery, Geneva
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The Winery at Spring Hill, Geneva
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Valley Vineyards, Morrow
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Vinoklet Winery, Cincinnati
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Monica Robins & The Whiskey Kings (Rock)
Ness
Sumrada (Rock ‘n Roll)
Four Kings (R & B, Motown, Rock & Blues)
The Roberto Ocasio Foundation (Latin Jazz)
Discovery Band (Motown/R&B)
Dave Young (Pianist)
Don Perry (Saxophonist)
Stan Miller (Contemporary Jazz)
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Colin Dussault’s Blues Project (Blues)
Horns & Things (Contemporary Jazz)
Jim Miller Band (Rock, Blues & Folk)
The Castaways (Classic Rock)
Aretifex (R & B, Motown, Rock)
Andy’s Last Band (Rock)
Larry Smith (Percussionist)
Neil Jacobs (Acoustic Guitar)
An Experience for All Your Senses
NEW YORK EXTRA
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Buccia
Vineyard
Winery, Bed & Breakfast
518 Gore Rd. • Conneaut
440-593-5976
Monday - Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday
5:00 - Midnight
Saturday
12:00 p.m. - Midnight
Top 7 reasons to visit our Winery
7. The Vineyard is looking GREAT!
6. We are open ALL YEAR!
5. Great appetizers
4. Small, friendly, family owned
3. You can meet the winemaker
2. We appreciate your business
1. We grow grapes & the wine is great!
Entertainment
Every Saturday!
Join us for
Take II
Beef Roast
Sat. August 16 • 7pm
3AT*ULYs
$45 per couple. Reservations required
Khaos & Nyx
Patio Is Open!
3AT!UGs
Come enjoy the music!
10am-6pm Mon-Thurs
later on Friday & Saturday • Closed Sunday
www.bucciavineyard.com
DEER
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AP WIINERY
Full Bar • Large Selection of
Domestic, Imported & Craft Beer
We now carry a full line of
Biscotti Wines!
Full Restaurant 11:30-9 Daily!
Sunday BBQ
is Back! $5.99 and up
MONDAY:
Mexican Monday 75¢ Tacos
Half price Margaritas 5-7
TUESDAY: $2 Off All Burgers
WEDNESDAY: 40¢ Wings
THURSDAY: Pasta Bar!
FRIDAY: AUCE Fish
1520 Harpersfield Road
Geneva • 440-466-1248
'ENEVA%XITOFF)3ON32sMILE
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Steak & Seafood Restaurant
Live Bands
Sunday 5-8
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Weds. July 23: Earl B. Hall
Thurs. July 24: Chad Hoffman
Fri. July 25: 2 Guys & 12 Strings
Sat. July 26: 4 Kings
Sun. July 27: Beach House Band
Weds. July 30: Johnathan Browning
Thurs. July 31: Jay Habbit
Fri. Aug. 1: Bobo
Sat. Aug. 2: Sam & Gary
Sun. Aug. 3: Take II
Weds. Aug. 6: Johnathan Browning
Thurs. Aug. 7: Earl B. Hall
Fri. Aug. 8: Take II
Sat. Aug. 9: TBA
Sun. Aug. 10: Good Company
Weds. Aug. 13: Jay Habbit
Thurs. Aug. 14: Bobo
Fri. Aug. 15: Brick House Blues
Sat. Aug. 16: Incahootz
Sat. Aug. 17: Spoon Too Soon
‘Wine Maker for a Day’
Imagine….a day, working in a real wine cellar with a favorite vintner….
The ‘Winemaker for a Day Experience’, sponsored by the Ohio Wine Producers Association,
offers a hands on opportunity participate in the production of great wines guided by some of
Ohio’s best professional winemakers.
Participants might be helping to blend an award winning vintage or perhaps would bottle wines
from the spectacular 2012 vintage or assist in the Crush next fall as grapes come into the cellars
to begin their journey to gold and silver medals.
Participants can select the winemaker with whom they will work from among the following
wineries in every corner of the state:
Caesar Creek Vineyards, Xenia
Candlelight Winery, Garrettsville
Debonne’ Vineyards, Madison-Sold Out
Ferrante Winery, Geneva
Gervasi Vineyard, Canton-Sold Out
Heineman Winery, Put in Bay
Maize Valley Winery, Hartville
Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva on the Lake
Paper Moon Vineyards, Vermilion
Shamrock Vineyards, Marion
The Winery at Lakehouse, Geneva on the Lake
Terra Cotta Vineyards, New Concord
Vinoklet Winery, Cincinnati
Upon completion, the ‘Winemaker’ will receive a certificate suitable for framing….and
a bottle of wine labeled with the ‘Winemaker for a Day’ logo to share [along with bragging
rights] among his or her family and friends.
This unique experience would make a perfect holiday gift for that wine lover on your list.
Slots are limited and times for the ‘Experience’ must be based on mutually available schedules.
Cost is $175. Call 800-227-6972 or click here to make reservations.
Crafted Artisan Meadery Expands Distribution to Virginia
and Washington DC
Crafted Artisan Meadery announced in June that it is expanding its distribution territory to
include Virginia and Washington DC with respected Virginia-based distributor Hop and Wine
representing the brand.
“We’re super excited to be entering these new markets and even more excited to be doing
it with such a well respected distributor partner” said Crafted owner Kent Waldeck. “We have a
ton of great things coming and we’re stoked to be able to now include our fans in Virginia and
DC” said Waldeck.
Hop and Wine is equally enthusiastic about the partnership. “Crafted’s focus on producing
high quality honey-based beverages caught our attention and we are certain that consumers here
in the mid-Atlantic will be excited once they get an opportunity to taste for themselves” said
Joseph Fritz, Manager at Hop and Wine.
Crafted Artisan Meadery has undergone dramatic growth since their opening just two short
years ago. Their still and sparkling meads in bottle and draft formats have garnered a number
of awards and acclaims. Most recently Crafted won a gold medal for their Pollinator sparkling
mead at the Mazer Cup International Mead Competition in Boulder, Co. Partnering with Hop
and Wine now brings their total distribution footprint to six states and Washington DC. “We
have a number of additional distribution plans in the works and will be sharing more details
very soon” said Waldeck.
About Crafted Artisan Meadery
Crafted Artisan Meadery opened in June of 2012. Distributed in multiple states, and
through their tasting room in rural Northeast Ohio, Crafted focuses on educating its customers
on the history and future of Mead as well as the importance of honey bees and local ingredients.
Through consistently exploring innovative flavors Crafted Artisan Meadery brings fresh, new
mead experiences to their customers.
Visit www.craftedmead.com or call 330-628-4444 to learn more.
Visit
Vintage Ohio
August 1st and 2nd
Hours:
Tue, Wed, & Thurs 12-6pm
Fri 12-10pm
Sat & Sun 12-9pm
Pairings Wine
and Culinary
Center
636 Route 534 South
Harpersfield, Ohio 44041
440-361-4573
www.kosicekvineyards.com
See our ad in the Winery Guide on
Page 2 for our
Entertainment Schedule
IS OPEN 7 DAYS
See ad on page 3
Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Featuring...
In a Casual Lakefront Setting
Local Beef Menu
NEW
Featuring Fresh Cut Steaks
from Area Farms
Selection & prices vary daily.
5653 Lake Road
Geneva-on-the-Lake
440-466-8668
www.crosswindsgrille.com
Crosswinds Grille Hours:
Wed. - Sun. 5pm-9pm
Open 7-Days-a-Week!
Gift
Certificates
make great
gifts!
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment Fri & Sat: 7-11pm
Sunday Open Mic 4:30-7:30pm
Thurs, July 24: Tom Todd
Fri, July 25: Castaways
Sat, July 26: Ernest T Band
Sun, July 27: Open mic
w/Off the Rails
Thurs, July 31: Tom Smith
Fri, Aug 1: Incahootz
Sat, Aug 2: Stone River Band
Sun, Aug 3: Open mic
w/Lyle Heath
Thurs, Aug 7: Dick Dana
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Sat, Aug 9: Face Value
Sun, Aug 10: Open mic
w/Tom Todd
Thurs, Aug 14: Evergreen
DECK
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OPEN!
Now Open at Noon on Fridays!
Stop in & Try Our New Menu
Join us at
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
Aug. 1st & 2nd
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Home of the Original
Wineburger
or Try Our Monthly Specialty Burger!
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Hosted by SUSIE HAGAN
Winery Hours
Mon-Thurs - 3-9pm
Fri: Noon-Midnight
Sat: Noon-Midnight
Sun: Noon-9pm
403 S. Broadway
Geneva
440.466.5560
Reservations not needed
but always a good idea!
Kitchen Hours
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Fri: Noon-10pm
Sat: Noon-10pm
3UN.OONPM
www.theoldmillwinery.com
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By Cat Lilly
CLEVELAND BLUES SOCIETY
The second annual Blues Cruise went off without a hitch, and a great time was had by all who attended. The next Cleveland
Blues Society Meeting/Jam will be held on Monday, August 11th, at the Redhawk Grille, 7481 Auburn Road, Concord, Ohio 44077.
(Phone 440-354-4040) This month’s jam will be hosted by the Nightwalkers. Meeting starts at 7:30. All blues lovers
welcome!
CBS will have a booth set up near the Old Barn Pavilion at the 118th Cuyahoga County Fair in Berea, August 4th
th
– 10 . Blues musicians from all over the Cleveland area are encouraged to stop in and perform impromptu on the CBS
stage. Last year some of the best players around showed up to lend their support and the jams that ensued were the real
thing – spontaneous traditional blues created on the spot. Volunteers to man the merchandise tables are always appreciated, also, and your
reward is listening to good blues and having a great time while helping out!
At press time, CBS has three sponsored events scheduled:
CLEVELAND BLUES SOCIETY - HISTORY OF THE BLUES
When: Wednesday at 2:00pm
Web: clevelandblues.org
It is with tremendous gratitude that the Cuyahoga County Fair presents the King Bees, sponsored by the Cleveland Blues Society.
THE KING BEES
When: Wednesday at 7:00pm
Web: thekingbees.com
The King Bees Blues Band was formed in August of 1993. They began as a throw together
band for some friends who wanted some live Blues music at their summer barbeque. The
group enjoyed themselves and elected to keep the formation together. Throughout the next
several months they found themselves well received as they began working low profile
appearances in neighborhood clubs. Since that time the group has expanded from a simple
four-piece jam band to the full sound six-piece format they are today.
The group’s repertoire ranges from Blues to Jazz to popular music. They perform selections
from classic Blues artists such as Junior Wells, The Blues Brothers and B.B King. Other more
mainstream selections include R&B classics from performers like Ray Charles and Wilson
Pickett. Popular music selections include material from artists like Van Morrison, Stevie Ray
Vaughn, The Rolling Stones and The Allman Brothers.
The group continues today playing many of the Cleveland areas most popular venues. They
spend the summer months appearing as favorites at many area’s seasonal events and street
festivals.
BLUE LUNCH
When: Monday at 8:00pm
Web: www.bluelunch.com
Blue Lunch is an 8 piece band in
Cleveland, Ohio. Influences range
from Chicago style blues, jazz,
jump swing, r&b, doop wop & soul.
Blue Lunch has played events as
diverse as The Pittsburgh Blues
Festival, Cow Pie Blues Fest, and
presidential balls.
Awards
Free Times Best Band in Jazz,
Swing categories
2009 winner of Cleveland Blues
Challenge
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Selected to represent Cleveland in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge.
Other events are still being added, so check for updates online at www.cuyahogacountyfair
or Cleveland Blues Society Facebook page.
PRICING SPECIALS:
Monday Only! - $2 Admission with donation of one non-perishable food item per person.
“Two for Tuesday’s” – Buy One Fair Gate Admission and receive a 2nd Fair Gate Admission
for FREE.
Wednesday & Thursday - FREE Till 3PM! Show up before 3pm and gain free admission!
All-Day Half-Price Ride Bands - Available on Wednesday & Thursday ONLY for just $8 if
purchased before 3PM!
Special Room Rates & Vertical Horizon Ticket Package Deals from Comfort Inn.
CINCY BLUES FEST
FRIDAY AUGUST 1st – SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd
The 22nd edition of the Cincy Blues Fest, produced by the Cincy Blues Society, features
four stages of local, regional and national blues acts performing Friday, August 1 and Saturday,
August 2 along the Cincinnati riverfront downtown at Sawyer Point.
Admission to the Cincy Blues Fest is $15 on Friday and $15 Saturday, with two-day passes
for $20 sold at the gate on Friday. Children 13-18 are $5 each day, children under 12 are free.
Tickets are now available at.
Headlining the weekend is Guy Forsyth, a Texas blues and blues
rock singer, guitarist, harmonists and songwriter, who has released nine albums to date. He
regularly tours both in the United States and Europe, and has opened for Ray Charles, Robert
Cray, Dr. John, B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan, and Lucinda Williams.
Once again, an impressive number of the best local, national, and international boogie
woogie pianists will grace the stage under Saywer Point’s arches on Saturday. This once-a-year
gathering is a treat for fans and performers alike, especially when the artists gather on stage for
the grand finale jam at the end of the evening. You never know who’ll you see sitting side-byside at the keys!
At the center of the Cincy Blues Fest sits the Main Stage, which provides a grand venue
for amazing national blues acts, as well as the first-place winners of the 2013 Cincy Blues
Challenge. You’ll also want to watch the Main Stage for the Blues in the Schools (BITS) band —
come and support the next generation of blues masters!
Celebrating two decades of success, Cincy Blues Fest continues to draw fans and families
to Cincinnati’s riverfront for music, food, fun, and the best names in the blues.
OPEN FRI. 4-12
SAT. 2-12 • SUN. 2-10
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Beach Bar & Grill!
Best place to watch
the sunset on the Lake.
Book us for your Special Event!
Fri, July 25......... Nick Zuber Show .................................8:00
Sat, July 26 ...... Lost Sheep Band ....................................8:00
Sun, July 27...... Horsefeathers..........................................5:00
Fri, Aug 1............ Fred Barringer & Cat Lilly ..................8:00
Sat, Aug 2 ......... Becky Boyd Blues .................................8:00
Sun, Aug 3 ......... Dan Holt Blues .......................................5:00
Sat, Aug 9 ......... Brickhouse Blues....................................8:00
Sun, Aug 10 ...... Susan Hagan ..........................................8:00
Fri, Aug 15 ......... Juke Joint Junkies .................................8:00
Sat, Aug 16 ...... Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys...8:00
6827 Lake Road West • Geneva • 440-466-9127
2-1/2 miles west of Rt. 534 and Geneva State Park
Corner of County Line Rd. and Lake Road West.
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“AMERICA’S BLUES”DOCUMENTARY
ALL ROAD
America’s Blues is a documentary film in the making about the different ways blues music
has impacted the world. Patrick Branson and Aaron Pritchard, producers of the documentary,
have been working hard on the film for over two years and what has materialized is a unique
story of the blues’ impact on our society and our lives. The blues has influenced nearly every
form of American music and sadly, aside from its part in the birth of rock and roll, its influence
often goes unrecognized. Beyond its musical impact, it has reached into so many other art
forms, such as paintings, sculpture and even television and film. It has even become the culture
of entire cities and helped to put them on the map. If music were a color, it would be blue.
From Charlie Patton’s roots in the rural south to Bob Dylan’s 1998 performance at
Madison Square Garden, blues music has transcended generations and racial barriers. It has laid
the foundation for pop culture and American music. Blues is a time-honored art, influencing
musical genres like jazz, country and rock n’ roll as well as helping to tear down walls of
segregation and create social acceptance of cultural diversity.
America’s Blues takes a new angle on an established narrative, focusing on the evolution
of American music and the impact that blues music has had on American society and culture.
Through interviews with musicians, historians, artist, professionals and activists, a compelling
story of the music’s significant historical contribution unfolds. We explore, not only the musical
impact it has had on all forms of popular American music, but also the influence it has had on
art, fashion, language, film and racial equality.
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As the film is still in production, the cast list is growing constantly, but these people have
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Jimbo Mathus - Delta Musician and former frontman of the Squirrel Nut Zippers.
Danielle Schnebelen - Bassist/Singer for Trampled Under Foot and multiple Blues Music Award
Winner
Leo Bud Welch - Blues Legend
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The list is constantly growing and they have several other big name artists to add, but they need
to raise money to get to them.
“Money for Music”
In order to finish production and start the post production process, Branson and Pritchard need to
raise $25,000 to cover the costs of four more trips that are essential to the storyline. In addition,
it will cover online marketing costs and some of the costs associated with archival footage use.
Pritchard and Branson are so close to having their content finished that “we can almost hear the
opening night applause,” but they need your help. They have devised a unique online fundraising
campaign called “Money for Music” that gives ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to
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The campaign can be found at www.indiegogo.com, and also on Facebook, Twitter, and You
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The benefits of supporting this film go beyond the downloads, DVDs, names in the film,
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are honoring the blues legends, both dead and alive, that have given their lives to the music that
shaped our nations culture and entertainment, helping to make sure these people are not forgotten
and that the world knows just how important their contribution to society has been.
*The film will be finished within the year if funding goals are reached. Once the film is completed
and released, we will be sending out the link for digital downloads.
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By Pete Roche
Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano
Elton John’s been sharing his music with the world for nearly half a century now, tugging
our heartstrings and shuffling our shoes with classic albums like Caribou, Honky Chateau,
Madman Across the Water, Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy, and Reg Strikes
Back.
“My gift is my song,” Sir Elton famously sang on his 1970 eponymous album. “This one’s
for you.”
Clearly, John’s “song” is a gift that keeps on giving: The man born Reginald Kenneth
Dwight in Middlesex, England 67 years ago has sold more albums (300 million) than any other
non-Beatle save Elvis Presley, whose early records inspired young Elton to rock. He’s released
over 30 albums, boasts an astounding fifty Top 40 hits, and was a constant chart presence from
the late ‘70s through the 2000s—all despite (or in some cases because of) prevailing musical
trends, ever-shifting audience tastes, and consolidation / reformatting of commercial radio.
The flamboyant voice behind “Bennie and The Jets” and “Tiny Dancer” boasts an impressive
collection of Tony, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Awards. John was also inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in ’96, and was a
Kennedy Center honoree in 2004. He’s performed over 4,000 concerts in his career (including
hundreds of team-up shows with fellow “Piano Man” Billy Joel), founded his own record label
(Rocket), and is a noted philanthropist, having lent his wealth and fame to charitable causes for
AIDS research and LGBT empowerment.
What have you done lately?
Even after all this time, he’s still standing: John issued his 31st album—The Diving
Board—in 2013, and this Spring he just wrapped a world tour marking the 40th anniversary of
Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road. During the intervening months, John enjoyed another residency
at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, where he regaled packed audiences from
an elaborate stage whose centerpiece was a state-of-the-art grand piano tricked out with a
translucent top and LED screens whose video displays corresponded to its environs.
Now available on DVD and Blu-Ray, Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano (Eagle Rock)
documents the megastar’s most recent 16-gig Caesar’s stand and celebrates his long-term
partnership with Yamaha, whose engineers constructed the dazzling, titular sci-fi instrument.
John hosted a similar event (The Red Piano) at the legendary Neveda venue a decade ago, but
Million Dollar Piano—launched in 2011—took Elton’s already elaborate concert experience to
new levels with its lavish lighting schemes and sublime musical arrangements. Conceived by
designer Patrick Woodroofe and late producer Mark Fisher, the updated show saw Sir Elton and
his crack band thrill concertgoers with a marathon of hits (and a couple obscure tracks) from
his prodigious back catalog, all staged amidst the dramatic visuals provided by a massive video
backdrop, swooping gels, and the piano’s uber-cool onboard tech.
Rather than source video from any one gig, John’s editors have painstakingly assembled
footage from several nights (taken from multiple cameras) into one seamless multimedia medley.
In other words, the DVD provides the best of the best. John and his accompanists wore the same
attire each time out, so there are few if any continuity issues, and only the keenest viewers might
detect something amiss that’d suggest these familiar tunes weren’t all sourced from the same
two-hour spectacle (we didn’t notice anything).
Striding onstage to Strauss’ bombastic “Also Sprach Zarathustra” (the overture from
Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey), a caped Sir Elton takes a quick bow before warming
the ivories on an uppity “The Bitch is Back” and psychedelic “Benny and The Jets.” The
Yamaha beams to life on “Rocket Man,” its screens casting images of starry skies and a crimsonhued Mars through the tune’s still-heartbreaking “I’m not the man they think I am at home”
refrain.
Greeting the crowd (and, indirectly, his home audience), John explains that he nicknamed
his five touring pianos after his favorite female musicians (Aretha, Diana, Nina, etc.). The piano
used on the “Red” tour was dubbed—rather appropriately—Nikita.
The sparkling Million Dollar Piano? Blossom.
“It has an aquarium built into it,” says Elton, whose voice is huskier than it was in the
‘70s and ‘80s but is just as strong—and perhaps even more soulful.
Demonstrating the Yamaha’s magic powers, Elton teases fans with a snippet of “Don’t
Go Breaking My Heart” as the instrument’s side panel projects images of his older self singing
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the bubbly 1976 #1 pop hit with Kiki Dee. A
passenger jet graces the piano on “Daniel,”
whose first verse speaks of “traveling tonight on
a plane.”
“I’m waiting for some airlines to call me with
some commercial offers,” jokes the black-suited
John.
The piano—which cost closer to $1.5 million—
effectively becomes a mirror throughout the
concert, showing video clips whose themes
either match the music or subtly compliment
the stage lights. Or one might think of it as the
instrumental equivalent of a chameleon—not
an inaccurate analogy, given Elton’s penchant
for mixing things up in both the musical and
wardrobe departments.
Accordingly, a touching black and white film is
displayed during “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters”
(dedicated to the people of New York after the
events of 9/11) and vintage shots of Elizabeth
Taylor flicker on the elegant “Blue Eyes.” A
clever video montage of Elton hits both old and
new appears during “Goodbye, Yellow Brick
Road,” while “Crocodile Rock” is set to a scaly green motif. “Philadelphia Freedom” is suitably
framed with bicentennial red, white, and blue.
The DVD liner notes indicate that Woodroofe and Fisher based the production on Louis
XVII, the French king who built The Versailles. Reimagining Elton as a modern-day “Sun
King” of Vegas, they bathe the entertainer in gold and amber lights when no particular theme is
called for, and the color schemes makes for inspired lighting choices on sun-centered tunes like
“Indian Sunset” and “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”
Over-the-shoulder camera angles afford spectators privileged glances at Elton’s handiwork
on the keys and vocal prowess on the microphone. Occasionally, “Reg” bolts up from his piano
stool and pumps a fist or thrusts a finger in the air for emphasis, drawing onlookers into each
moment.
The backup band is phenomenal (and the mix is great). Ever-present guitarist Davey
Johnstone switches guitars (and mandolins) as needed, and at one point plays an axe with
a “Captain Fantastic” paint job. Wearing white gloves, drummer Nigel Olsson is an ace
timekeeper. Keyboardist Kim Bullard adds synth flourishes on a Kurzweil, and percussionist
John Mahone decorates the tracks with timbale and chimes. Another percussionist—the
legendary Ray Cooper—shares the stage alone with Elton on “Better Off Dead. Bob Birch
provides reliable rhythm—and some low melodies—on his five-string, his stance and physical
demeanor evoking a quiet, benevolent bear.
Sadly, Birch passed away in 2012 (the DVD is dedicated to him and Woodroofe).
Elton is backed by vocalists Rose Stone, Tata Vega, Jean Witherspoon, and Lisa Stone, all of
whom add extra flair to Bernie Taupin’s beloved lyrics and employ a bit o’ body language during
“Levon” and “I’m Still Standing.” The ensemble is joined by cellists Sjepan Hauser and Luka
Sulik—the dapper-dressed duo known for their classical interpretations of songs by AC/DC, U2,
and Michael Jackson.
Prize-winning fans are allowed to storm the stage during finale “Saturday Night’s Alright
(for Fighting).” It was surely a thrill for them, but they swarm around Elton and his piano,
obscuring the view for other Colosseum attendees (and home viewers). And one can’t help but
suspect Elton didn’t exactly enjoy people shoving their iPod cameras in his face the entire six
minutes. Couldn’t they have just waited for the DVD, like the rest of us?
Ah, but the riff-raff are cleared from the stage for the encore, allowing Elton and
company to nail The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” with cinematic bravura.
We had the opportunity to see Elton live (again) in Youngstown, Ohio this past winter. He
played one of the five “normal” pianos at that show, but otherwise that set so closely resembles
the material here (minus the exclusion of “Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding”) that
DVD makes for a nice souvenir. We recommend it highly to anybody else hoping to relive
the enchantment of the current tour—and for anyone who hasn’t yet witnessed the Elton John
phenomenon in concert.
Bonus features including a “making of” documentary and four additional selections
(“Candle in the Wind,” “Sacrifice,” “Sad Songs (Say So Much),” and “Don’t Let the Sun Go
Down on Me” recorded in concert in Kiev.
DON PERRY
By Don Perry
Kenny G. comes to the Hard Rock Rocksino
I absolutely must begin this time, by wishing a much deserved “Congratulations!!” to the
Ohio Wine Producers Association as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Vintage Ohio wine
festival. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Donniella Winchell and the staff of OWPA, as well the
many wine producers, musicians, vendors and volunteers who have contributed over the years, this
festival receives national recognition. The cooperation and teamwork of all involved has helped to bring
our “North Coast” into the limelight as a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts across the country. A tip of
the hat to you all, it is a pleasure and a privilege to have been a part of this prestigious event since lucky number 13.
Speaking of years gone by, I believe this to be my 7th year of writing “What about Jazz”, so as I attempt to do
a
little math in my head; it’s safe to say that during this time I’ve written features on over 50 different artists, ranging from local talent to those of
international fame. By doing so, I’ve become aware of the huge amount of talent in our area, I’ve had the opportunity to meet, talk with and listen
to many gifted players and I’ve learned a great deal about the history of jazz.
I enjoy spreading the word about where to find local talent. I’d also like to let you know when something new and exciting is coming to town,
or when a musician of international fame is performing in our area. There are also times when I just feel the need to bring to light an influential
figure in the history of jazz, someone whose accomplishments and achievements must not be forgotten or overlooked. And then there are times
when I just ramble… or rant.
Not once over these many years, have I featured Kenneth Bruce Gorelick. Though his critics have often questioned his depth of
understanding of traditional jazz, his music and his presence transformed smooth jazz from a struggling fledgling into a multi-billion dollar part of
pop culture. There is simply no denying what Kenny G. has done for smooth jazz, the saxophone and instrumental music in general.
Born in Seattle Washington on June 5, 1956, Kenny G grew up in the city’s Seward Park neighborhood, which is a center of Seattle’s Jewish
community. He began playing
the saxophone at the age of 10,
after hearing one played on the Ed
Sullivan show. Kenny learned how
to play under the direction of local
trumpeter Gerald Pfister and by
practicing along with records (mostly
those of Grover Washington, Jr.),
trying to emulate the sounds that he
was hearing.
Kenny G’s musical career began
at the age of 17, with a job as a
sideman for Barry White’s Love
Unlimited Orchestra in 1973 while
still in high school. He continued to
play professionally while studying
for a major in accounting at the
University of Washington in Seattle and graduated magna cum laude. His solo career started in 1982 when he was signed by Arista Records, after
label president Clive Davis heard his rendition of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”.
He received success quite early on, with both “G Force” and “Gravity”, his 2nd and 3rd studio albums respectively, achieving platinum status
in the United States, but it was his 4th album “Duotones” and primarily the single “Songbird” that brought him breakthrough success in 1986. The
album sold over 5 million copies in the U.S. alone. His 6th studio album, “Breathless”, became the best-selling instrumental album ever, with over
15 million copies sold.
In 1994, Kenny G won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition for Forever in Love. He is the biggest-selling instrumental
musician of the modern era and one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records.
They can criticize all they want, the numbers don’t lie! His music may not be steeped in jazz tradition but the man plays melodies that people
want to hear. And he will be playing at the Northfield Park Hard Rock Rocksino at 7:30 pm on August 12th. For tickets and information, visit
www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com
If everyone did everything exactly the same, not only would this world be a very boring place but jazz would never have come to be in the first
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ZZ Top: Live at Montreux 2013
The Montreux Jazz Festival was
intended to be a “pure jazz” event when
Claude Nobs and Ahmet Ertegun founded
the annual live music spectacle in
Switzerland in 1967.
That didn’t last. Prevailing tastes
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Sadly, Nobs died in January 2013
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But the Swiss promoter would’ve wanted
the party to continue—and continue it
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“He’s looking down on us from up there now,” surmised ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons during
an interview done in conjunction with his group’s Montreux appearance last summer.
It didn’t escape the “little ol’ band from Texas” that their 2013 engagement was the first
since Nob’s passing, or that the prestigious headlining gig was their first without the Swiss
promoter around to welcome them (ZZ Top played the fest in 1996 and 2003). Accordingly,
the hard-rocking trio slowed things down a bit (relatively speaking) during their Auditorium
Stravinski showcase to salute the music-loving promoter who’d effectively opened his arms to
welcome them—and everyone else—all those years ago.
The tribute is just one of several highlights on ZZ Top: Live at Montreux 2013, available
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The high-octane concert film is the latest in a series of Montreux-centric titles issued by
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its 90-minute running time to sate casual viewers. The legendary band from Houston—still
comprised of original members Gibbons (guitar, vocals), Dusty Hill (bass, vocals), and Frank
Beard (drums)—sounds tighter than ever on fan favorites like “Tush,” “La Grange,” and “Sharp
Dressed Man” and deliver a handful of cuts from Tres Hombres to celebrate the album’s 30th
anniversary. The rough boys even submit bravura covers of Freddie King and Jimi Hendrix. It’s
a helluva show for a bunch of sexagenarians.
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GREAT LAKES BREWING CO. ANNOUNCES $7 MILLION INVESTMENT IN BREWERY ENHANCEMENTS
Great Lakes Brewing Company® (GLBC) announces a $7 million investment in brewery enhancements including four (4) 600 barrel fermenters
and two (2) 600 barrel bright tanks. The additional equipment, along with updates to infrastructure and packaging operations, will yield an estimated 20%
capacity increase.
The six tanks, constructed in Germany, arrived in Cleveland’s harbor via ocean vessel in late June. The two
bright tanks were transported to the brewery and installed the week of July 6. The four fermentation vessels
will be installed in late July, completing the two-phase expansion.
To make room for the new equipment, GLBC sold its old bright tanks to Pittsburgh’s Rivertowne Brewing to
help expand their current operation. GLBC’s brewery offices moved to an adjacent building to accommodate
for the large vessels.
“As we continue to explore long term expansion options, we’ve had to make savvy investments to maximize
our current footprint, with respect to our neighborhood and local merchants,” says GLBC Co-Owner Dan
Conway. “This short-term expansion is our way of satisfying current demand while working steadily toward
a long-term solution.”
SweetWater Brewing Co. to expand distribution to Ohio starting in September
SweetWater Brewing Company is movin’ and shakin’ with plans to launch brews in the Buckeye State, its northern-most distribution point to
date, late this summer. Following the brewery’s recent $19 million expansion, SweetWater – ranked as one of the nation’s top 20 craft breweries by
sales volume according to the Brewer’s Association – plans to bring its lip-smackin’ lineup to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo,
Akron, Youngstown, and Canton starting this September.
SweetWater expanded brewing, packaging and shipping operations in 2012, quadrupling its overall capacity. In early 2013, SweetWater
announced plans to flow into three new states for the first time since 2008, including Kentucky, Louisiana and Virginia.
SweetWater currently distributes its notoriously hoppy and aggressive ales throughout a total of nine U.S. states across the Southeast. The
distribution extension into Ohio, along with movement into Mississippi and Texas also this year, will bring SweetWater’s availability to 12 total
states by the end of 2014.
Although decisions on distribution partners for the markets are still being confirmed, Ohio locals can look forward to spotting the brewery’s
iconic rainbow trout tap handles and packaging throughout the area in upcoming months, along with local launch events and brand details to come.
“While on a recent tour through Ohio, I could feel the energy and excitement throughout the state surrounding craft beer,” said Jeff Chassner,
director of new market business development at SweetWater Brewing Company. “We feel now is the perfect time for us to tell our story and bring
our award-winning brands to the Buckeye State to further complement their already established craft lineup.”
To keep up-to-speed on SweetWater’s launch into the Ohio area, follow SweetWater’s Ohio Facebook page at or to learn more about SweetWater
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Reminiscent of Sherwood Forest, the Great Lakes
Medieval Faire is a shaded, 13th century family fun theme
park filled with fun continuous entertainment. The shire of
Avaloch is filled with outstanding shops of art and treasures,
from silks to swords. Watch demonstrating crafters blowing handmade glass works, jewelers
threading fine gold wire around exquisite crystals and jewels, smell the fragrant bouquet of
candles and the herbal aroma of soaps, plus clothiers, leather makers, cobblers and more. Try
your hand at archery, axe throwing and other games of skill. Enjoy foods fit for a King. Sink
your teeth into a colossal Turkey Legge or sit down for an authentic full course, fire-roasted
chicken dinner, and finish your day off with the delectable homemade frozen custards and
pastries. Step back in time to an age of romance and chivalry, where brave knights battle for the
favor of the Queen. Enjoy a festival day with much merriment!
Experience the variety of entertainment: marvel at magicians and fire-eaters, gasp with
dynamic swordplay, and chuckle at marvelous jesters.
Performers at the 2014 Faire include:
Archery and Siege - Weapon Demonstration - appearing twice daily on the Field of Honor,
Master Will and Yeoman Neil will show you the skill that the English Archers brought to the
medieval Battlefield. They will fire the powerful Trebuchet and the massive Siege Bow. Be
warned! You may learn something about medieval weaponry at this event!
Living Combat - Chess Match - Sword and axes clash as the forces of White and Black fight
for each precious square. Cheer your side to victory at this Battle Royale! A main event not to
be missed - only one show daily.
Washing Well Wenches - They’re wet! They’re wacky! Come see medieval girls gone wild!
The Washing Well Wenches bring us “good clean fun and wet, dirty women”!
Johnny Phoenix -The show is called Johnny Phoenix, comedy for a world on
fire! To quote Johnny, “It mixes interactive comedy, variety arts (firee eating,
whip work, and fire walk) with performance arts and stand-up
comedy. Its message is strong and rooted in humanity.”
Danger Slash - One half of the famous “Hack & Slash Show!”
Watch Slash as he performs dangerous acts of questionable sanity.
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Broon brings a conversational style to the variety comedy world
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Not if Susan Yasinksi can help it.
By Pete Roche
Popularized by ocean-centric songs like The Surfaris’ “Wipeout” and The Ventures’
“Pipeline,” the genre exploded from the California coast in the early Sixties, coupling slick,
Duane Eddy and Chuck Berry-inspired lead guitar with dance-ready rhythms. A lot of the
tunes dispensed with vocals entirely, ditching “oh baby” melodramatics for primal beats and
otherworldly guitar (or saxophone) hysterics.
Dick Dale—the self-proclaimed King of Surf Guitar—set a benchmark for the genre with
the muscular “Misirlou,” whose reverb-saturated staccato guitar bounded over an insistent kick
bass and sharp snare, not unlike an adrenaline junkie riding the waves off the Malibu shoreline.
A trio of teenage brothers living in Hawthorne, California took note when starting up a band of
their own. Calling themselves The Beach Boys, they worked bohemian lyrics, buoyant beats,
and Berry-like guitar passages into four of their first five singles: “Surfin’,” “Surfin’ Safari,”
“Surfin’ U.S.A,” and the eloquent “Surfer Girl.”
Movie composer John Barry also capitalized on the craze in 1962 by assigning a
stuttering, mildly sinister guitar the leitmotif of the Monty Norman-penned theme in the
premiere 007 film Dr. No in 1962. Like Dale’s Middle-Eastern flavored licks, the memorable
spy riff (heard during the gun-barrel openings of many subsequent EON pictures) oozed foreign
intrigue and bespoke Aquarian adventures in exotic lands.
But surf rock waned at the end of the Kennedy-Johnson years, with radio yielding to
similarly-constructed tunes about fast cars (and faster women). Led by a quartet of mop-headed
miscreants from Liverpool, The British Invasion signaled the end of one era—and the beginning
of another.
Vestiges of surf music resurfaced occasionally over subsequent decades. Guitarist East
Bay Ray wove a lot of rapid-fire tremolo guitar bits into the music of (punk pioneers) The Dead
Kennedys. Alternative rockers Smashmouth employed surf as schtick on the hits “All Star” and
“Walkin’ on the Sun” in the Nineties, albeit with quirky keyboards as their focal point. Since
then, bands like Los Straightjackets, The Mermen, and Man or Astro-Man incorporate surf’s
angular guitar into their mainstream-eschewing mixes.
But New York-born Yasinksi is the real deal when it comes to furthering the spirit of
sunshine-and-seawater guitar rock. Raised on a steady diet of Elvis and Beatles, she defied
convention early on by learning how to write and perform electric guitar music instead of
contenting herself with listening and dancing along (like all the other girls) to the day’s big boy
bands.
Rocking out wasn’t Susan’s chosen profession: she attended law school at Boston
University and took a job with the F.B.I. at the height of the Cold War before plugging in
her guitar permanently. The federal government frowned upon side gigs at CBGB’s, so the
secret agent / musician lead parallel lives, toiling for Uncle Sam by day—then going stealth
at night to hone her chops in local pubs and clubs. But the tragic death of John Lennon in late
1980 galvanized the importance of music in Susan’s life. She tendered her resignation shortly
thereafter.
Yasinski formed The Surftones in Rochester after playing axe in a New Wave rock combo
(Black Tights) and a stint on the acoustic circuit. Reimagining the buoyant sounds of the surfin’
Sixties for modern audiences, her all-girl trio released several well-regarded instrumental
albums on the German-based Gee Dee label (Without a Word, Thunderbeach, Bitchin’). Band
members came and went throughout the 1990’s, but Susan’s lead guitar prowess was constant:
Yasinski often channeled punk rock fire in her playing, and she didn’t shy away from saluting
her influences (The Rolling Stones, Doors, Velvet Underground) in her original material. She
even dedicated two entire albums to Beatles covers.
Yasinski traded one Coast for another at the turn of the century, relocating from The Big
Apple to Portland, Oregon, where she launched a solo career. Produced by Steve Kravac (Blink
182, Pepper, MxPx), Shore successfully summoned the spirit of the Sixties. Last year’s followup, Too Far, furthered only furthered her curriculum vitae, cementing Surftone as the preeminent
female surf guitarist—if not one of the best female guitarists, period. Cue either disc and you’re
immediately transported back to a time when the pinnacle of home décor consisted of turquoise
wallpaper, saffron drapes, and polypropylene furniture. Hanna-Barbera cartoons like The
Jetsons and Scooby-Doo dominated television airwaves—the former reinterpreting Mod living
for an animated space age, the latter liberally sprinkling its “far out” mysteries with “groovy”
hippy references. Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello offered escapist bliss in Beach Party
and Beach Blanket Bingo . Elvis thrilled in Blue Hawaii and Clambake. A decade of pop
culture is practically distilled in Susan’s mirthful measures.
But there’s nothing disingenuous about Surftone’s approach, and it’d be unfair (not to
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mention inaccurate) to dismiss her deft,
sunblock-and-snorkel guitar style as
gimmickry. Susan’s no knock-off. Rather
than mimic, she manifests. As far as
she’s concerned, Surf Rock isn’t a bygone
style but a burgeoning, potent musical
vernacular. We return to ‘60s spies for
an analogy: Austin Powers and Maxwell
Smart are well-known secret agents of
cinema, but they were mostly kitsch
instead of cool—and both ‘60s throwbacks
written to lampooned the more suave and
sophisticated James Bond and Derek Flint.
Susan’s no knock-off. Songs like
“Jade,” “HuDu,” and “Jiffy Pop” might
recall the days when go-go girls flitted
in frilled miniskirts on Shindig! and
Hullaballoo—but there’s also something
undeniably now and in-the-moment about them, too. Surftone could probably net a fortune
hawking orange juice, sunblock, or even cruise ship vacation packages with her tunes (one of
her songs was featured in a Nissan car promo a couple years back), but we suspect she’s more
concerned with selling good vibrations.
That aesthetic continues on Yasinki’s latest offering, Reckoning, available now from Acme
Bros. Records.
The six-song EP provided Surftone with both challenge and catharsis; the guitarist wrote
and recorded the music while recuperating from the sort of hand injury that’d sideline less
tenacious players a year or two (if not permanently). Susan not only shreds on guitar once more,
but also plays bass and keyboards. Kravac is also back, pulling double-duty as co-producer and
drummer.
The result? Reckoning is twenty-five minutes of intimate, authentic surf rock bliss whose
DIY methodology and deliriously accessible tunes celebrate how far Surftone has come—and
hint at where she may go next.
Roll out your convertible and drop the top (metaphorically speaking) for incendiary opener
“Mojo Junction,” whose oceanic, ebb-and-flow rock rhythm bolsters Susan’s bright lead guitar.
Unlike Dale and other string-pickers, Yasinski prefers jangly chords and distinct (but shimmery)
phrasing. She swaps velocity for feel, communicating instead of hyperventilating, and it pays
off: Each note has a distinct presence and peel. Together, they provide the listener breathing
room rather than taking one’s breath away, and one can imagine the wind whipping through
his (or her) hair, as if tearing down the Pacific Highway at sunset at 75mph. There’s a nimble
bass fill on the turnaround, and Kravacs’ wave-like snare is augmented sizzling high-hat and—
midway through—by hand-claps. One can’t listen and not think of Coppertone, coconuts, and
conch shells.
Rumbling bass escorts Surftone’s Byrds-like guitar to a double-timed segue on “Circles”
as keyboards whirl in background. Likewise, the upbeat “Secrets” employs a steady, tick-tick
beat and sibilant high hat when underpinning Susan’s twangy, saccharine guitar lead. There’s
even a rattlesnake-like vibra-slap punctuating her ascending, crystalline four-note passages
during what could be considered the refrain. Slip into your flip-flops and fire up the Tiki torches.
Something of a sister song to “Mojo Junction,” the up-tempo “Vortex ‘59” dresses an oldschool garage rock progression with a wistful, swerving lead. Keyboards fill the background
space, audible but unobtrusive when Surftone depresses her whammy bar to blur chords into
watery undulations of sound.
Listen to samples of “Secrets” and “Mojo Junction” here: www.reverbnation.com/susansurftone
The EP’s conclusion brings Susan full-circle: The disc wraps with a spin on 1955 Elvis
Presley hit “Mystery Train” (itself a cover of the song recorded by Junior Parker two years
prior for Sam Phillips’ Sun Records), and B-Side to Presley single, “I Forgot to Remember to
Forget”). Conjuring guitarist Scotty Moore by tickling the King’s vocal melody on her treble
strings, Surftone maximizes on scant five or six notes during the verse, then her hand slides—
glissando—into the transition as a rhythm guitar calls out the chord changes. A locomotive pulse
is further achieved not by increasing the tempo or placing emphasis on the drums, but by going
in the opposite direction, limiting percussion to a pair of sticks. The sharp, cicada-like clicketyclack evokes the image of a phantom engine barreling down the rails.
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Explosive Album Launch in 16 Year Career
New Collection Embraced By Press, Reaches Highest Billboard Chart Debut, Video
Receives Worldwide Premiere Via CMT And Band Sells Out Red Rocks
Remedy (ATO Records), the new album from the Grammy Award-winning Old Crow
Medicine Show’s latest studio album has had an incredible first couple of weeks on all fronts.
Remedy’s July 1st release, marks the band’s highest debut on the Billboard Top 200 (#15) in the
band’s 16 year career. The album currently holds the #4 position on the Top Country Albums
Chart, and #1 on the Folk Albums Chart, accurately representing the broad cross section of
music lovers who are rapid fans of Old Crow Medicine Show.
The new song “Sweet Amarillo” is a collaboration with Bob Dylan and has been a hot topic
of interest for press, and the video for the song premiered worldwide via CMT during release
week. The video was directed by Phillip Andelman (Beyonce, Jay-Z and The Avett Brothers).
The press has unanimously embraced Remedy. NPR Music premiered the album via First
Listen followed by an in depth interview for NPR’s Morning Edition. Old Crow Medicine
Show will be the subject of a feature in the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone. Remedy also
has received positive coverage via reviews and features in USA Today, Esquire.com, Country
Weekly, Billboard.com, Huffington Post, and Boston Globe.
“’Remedy’ may well be the group’s farthest-reaching, most ingratiating record yet.” – NPR
Music
“Five-part is nothing — all seven band members sing on a couple of tunes, and the result
is a glorious chorus. In fact, from start to finish ‘Remedy’ creates a mighty roar.” - Associated
Press
With fans, ranging from hipsters to college students to music purists young and old, Old
Crow Medicine Show continue to bring traditional string band music into the modern era.
Based on the past week (and the last 16 years) it looks like they’re on to something.
A strong and steady force in roots music, Old Crow Medicine Show is about to embark on
their biggest headlining tour ever with highlights including a sold out show at Red Rocks, The
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (Atlanta), The Philadelphia Folk Festival and London’s historic
Roundhouse. For a complete list of tour dates visit www.crowmedicine.com
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Thompson Square • Friday September 5
In the world of entertainment, music arguably
r demands the most personal investment from its artists,
and it doesn’t get any more intimate than Thompson
Square. While most celebrities go to tremendous
lengths and expense to carve out personal space in a
Twitter-manic, paparazzi-fueled culture, husband and
wife Keifer and Shawna Thompson veil no aspects
of their relationship. In fact, they put their 14-year
marriage on display in each song and, night after
night, on tour. Hence, their sophomore album Just
Feels Good is a compelling view of a relationship that
offers no distinction between the personal and the
professional.
“Much more than the first record, Just Feels Good
explains exactly who we are,” Shawna says. “This
is a very personal record.” Adds her husband, “It’s a
stronger, more accurate representation of who we are
and where we’re at right now in our life and our music career ... “ and, she finishes, “who we are
as artists, who we are as individuals and who we are as a married couple, as well.”
The assertion that Just Feels Good is actually a more intimate introduction into the psyche
of Thompson Square than their self-titled debut is a big statement considering that album’s
history-making in-roads. Powered by a trio of hit singles including the No. 1 double-platinumselling “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” as well as “I Got You” and “Glass,” Thompson
Square swept the 2012 Vocal Duo awards (CMA, ACM, CMT, ACA). “Kiss” was the mostheard song at country radio in 2011 (Mediabase), and secured multiple-week runs atop the sales
and ringtone charts as well as two GRAMMY nominations. Major media (Leno, Kimmel, Conan
and more) and major tours (Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan) put them in front of
tens of millions of viewers and two million concert goers. Thompson Square is also the only
established married duo to ever receive CMA Vocal Duo of the Year honors. Keifer and Shawna
Thompson’s hot streak continued when they won the ACM Vocal Duo of the Year honors for the
2nd consecutive year in April 2013.
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A ConversaƟon with Angie Bowie about
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Angie Bowie is a writer, rocker, poet and fashion icon. She works to bring attention to
transgender, gay and bisexuality rights. Her outgoing personality and well-chosen thoughts
take us from the beginnings of her book project and discoveries throughout.
Angie’s latest book, POP.SEX (Create Space Independent Publishing, 2014) is a history
lesson on sexuality through the ages. It is a page turning book that gives us a history lesson
in sex with a wide cast of characters. We go back in time as the book discusses the conquest
appetites of kings, queens, pharaohs, emperors, philosophers, presidents, authors, artists,
actors and everyone in between. Once thinking that life sure must have been boring “back
then” turns out to be quite the contrary.
First, we are going to back up just a bit and find out what sparked this book, which
began as an essay. “A man named, Terrance Brown had a record company called Megatone
Sunday,
Records that released a song of mine written by Paul Zone. One day Terrance asked me why
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and was quite chuffed,” explains Angie. “It took me about a year to write the essay. I took
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posted in the “archive” section. One morning the thought just came to me, “POP.SEX” and
decided to write a book about the history of
popular sexuality. It took me a total of 15 years to get the book finished. 12 years to write it and
3 years to edit.”
POP.SEX delves into the private lives of Hans Christian Anderson, Edgar Allan Poe,
Charles Dickens, Ernest Hemingway and many more! We may know on the surface that Poe
and Hemingway had their dark corners but that is all we know until you read the book. “We
do revere the great classical writers, painters and artists but it’s still OK to know the truth,”
said Angie. “Pablo Picasso was an evil bastard who hated women and treated them like shit.
Surrealist painter, Salvador Dali was perfect and divine yet he was a maniac, how fabulous is
that? He didn’t have any weirdness, he was just crazy blue.”
What are the first thoughts that come to your mind when you think of Eleanor Roosevelt? Yes,
she was a former first lady and was married to Franklin Delano Roosevelt better known as FDR.
Eleanor advocated for women, African Americans and World War II refugees. She also was in
love with her bodyguard, Earl Miller. She wanted to leave FDR after the 1932 elections so she
could marry Earl. In spite of FDR’s infidelities and her feelings for Earl, Eleanor remained with
her husband. Reading this newfound information was a surprise because of the ever so proper
image she maintained. “Eleanor never did anything to embarrass her husband,” said Angie. “We
look at people around us and we notice how they behave or how they don’t behave. My parents
loved Eleanor Roosevelt. They thought she was the bee’s knees and I always loved her, too. She
worked on the Declaration of Human Rights for the UN. As I learned more about her, it did not
make me like her any less. In fact, it helped to understand her better.”
The media bombards us constantly with ads based on sexuality. We see seductive ads for
fashions, fragrances, vacations and cars with “perfect looking” men and women. “It’s like a
common denominator. It’s something that nearly everyone can understand and agree on whether
it’s the attraction between men and women, men and men or women and women,” said Angie.
“Everyone understands that when you are with someone, you are trying to establish some sort
of intimacy and trust. It’s an understanding that someone has your back. We can say times have
changed but it’s still connecting with others and feeling safe. I think some people have given up
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be a little vain, to the take the time to invest in their appearance. As my mother used to say, “Put
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your make-up on. You don’t want to scare the horses or the children.” (laughs) I have seen many
beautiful older women who always have themselves together before they go out and face society.
There are many young people who don’t seem to have an interest, self-respect or simply not
even consciously aware to think that it matters how they look.”
Why is it that many people admire celebrity couples? There were so many leading men
and women over the past 100 years. We watch their movies, their role in society and their sex
appeal. People still admire and talk about JFK and Jackie Kennedy or Marilyn Monroe and Joe
DiMaggio. While these couples are examples of why many are curious, Angie offers insight into
why that idea still shines. “I think its celebrity worship to take the place of traditional monarchy.
We do seem to be drawn to movie stars and their lives. I think there is a character trait that we
are seeking. We look to others as role models. Role models are the way we break out of our own
parents discourse. It’s the desire of searching for someone else who can teach you something
new. That’s why we cleave to the Marilyns, the JFKs and that whole idea.”
Angie shares more of her thoughts on POP.SEX. “I wanted to write a book that was civil,
civic and social comment and put it in a way that people would find entertaining. I did not want
anyone to feel that I was preaching. I know if I used the subject of sex, people would read it. I
hope they will be swept away but learn something in the process. Nothing has really changed
over time as we may have thought. Yes, we do have modern technology and improved ways of
living but the character of man is still as crazy as it was 5 or 10,000 years ago. It reassured me. I
do not share information with others to be outrageous. I say it because it’s true.”
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CAT’ASTROPHE (Whamco
Productions, 2014) is a coloring book
illustrating the true-life adventures of
Pooh Kitty who was a cat that was rescued
by Angie and her partner, Michael. Angie
writes the story in a rollicking, frolicking
rhyming verse.
A portion of the proceeds from
CAT’ASTROPHE will be donated to
the Malachi House in Cleveland. The
Malachi House is a place for individuals
who are terminally ill and have limited or
no financial resources. The facility relies
on contributions and other fund raising
events.
“A few years ago
I
was in Cleveland and a friend of mine
took me to see the Malachi House.
I
was very moved by the people I met,”
said Angie. “I knew I wanted to help, to
contribute in some way in hopes that it
would benefit their facility. I remember
talking with my partner, Michael and he
suggested I write a story. After taking some time to think about it, I decided to write the story
about Pooh Kitty. I knew that since the story was simple, it would need illustrations. Rick Hunt
provided the marvelous illustrations and shared my enthusiasm.”
CAT’ASTROPHE is appropriately titled as Pooh Kitty finds herself in a few catastrophic
situations. Angie’s creativity and personality shine through. As Tom Cat is wooing Pooh Kitty,
we find perfect verse that reads, “…he promised her adventures and spun kitty dreams, lulled her
to sleep with Rock n Roll schemes…”
Readers will enjoy the repetitive beat and verse as they read about Pooh Kitty and share in
the highs and lows of her nine lives. This book is for pet lovers, cat owners, veterinarian offices,
pet supply stores and in your personal book collection. In addition to the Malachi House, another
portion of the proceeds will be given to No Kill Animal Shelters.
Copies of POP.SEX and CAT’ASTROPHE are available at Amazon.com
For more information about Angie: www.angiebowie.net
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September 18: Abe LaMarca CD Release Show with special guest Anne Cochran
7:30 p.m. (Dining begins at 6 p.m.); $20 advance, $25 day of show
Concert Hall
Powerful soul vocalist Abe LaMarca recently returned back home to his native Cleveland,
Ohio, after living and performing in Las Vegas for several years, where he was privileged
to work with some very talented people, including “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael
Grimm. Recently, he has been busy in the studio; in 2013, he released the popular song “Rise
And Shine” with longtime friend and co-writer Anne Cochran. The track is featured on his new
full-length, “Stand And Deliver,” along with the follow-up single, “A Little Inspiration.” This
show with Cochran serves as the CD release show for the album.
Tickets are on sale to the general public on Wednesday, July 23, at 10am EST, online at
www.musicboxcle.com or by calling 216-242-1251. VIP members can purchase tickets starting
this morning at 10am EST.
Jackson Browne Announces U.S. And U.K. Fall Tour Dates
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IN SUPPORT OF HIS NEW STUDIO ALBUM TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 6/7
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces fall tour dates in the U.S and U.K to
support his new studio album, Standing In The Breach, scheduled for release on October 6
(international) and 7 (U.S.).
Accompanying Jackson on the road this fall are longtime band mates Val McCallum
(guitar), Mauricio Lewak (Drums), Jeff Young (keyboards) and Bob Glaub (bass), with the
addition of acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Greg Leisz (guitar, lap steel, pedal steel). Standing
In The Breach, Jackson’s fourteenth studio album, is a collection of ten songs that turns
deeply personal and political, exploring love, hope, and defiance in the face of the advancing
uncertainties of modern life.
“This is my ideal band, with some of my favorite players, all of whom appear on the new
CD, and whose combined gifts provide the musical foundation and emotional underpinnings of
my new songs,” says Jackson. “The interplay between Val McCallum and Greg Leisz on this
album - the effortlessness of their chemistry is a gift really, that just dropped into my lap. I feel
fortunate to have them out on the road for this tour.”
The new studio album can be pre-ordered with each purchased concert ticket, and is also
available for pre-order now thru Amazon.com
Advance concert tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets at the Thomas Hall box office,
online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.
For more information, visit www.jacksonbrowne.com
Cleveland Masonic Auditorium presents the “Retro Futura
Tour” featuring Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey August 25th at
8 PM
Thompson Twins’ TOM BAILEY to play
Thompson Twins hits live for the first time
in 27 years
The long wait will soon be over! For
nearly three decades fans of the Thompson
Twins have been waiting for more live
performances from one of the most iconic
bands of the eighties. Now Tom Bailey, with
a new band, will be touring and performing
most of the big Thompson Twins hits in
2014.
The Thompson Twins had huge hits
on both sides of the Atlantic. Songs such
as ‘Hold Me Now’, ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘You
Take Me Up’ and ‘Love On Your Side’
provided the soundtrack for so many people’s lives worldwide in the mid-eighties. In 1985 The
Thompson Twins played ‘Hold Me Now’ at Live Aid in Philadelphia and also performed the
Beatles ‘Revolution’ with Madonna.
Wellness
4-Directional
Wellness Program
By Patricia Ann Dooms
Ask most people if they live a holistic lifestyle, and they will almost
immediately respond with “Yes, I take my vitamins.” Or…. “Sure, I eat well”,
or maybe they will add “I exercise faithfully everyday”…..as though to say that
is all there is to a holistic lifestyle.
Ask most people if they have fun living their holistic lifestyle, and expect a few blank
stares, as though fun and lifestyle are in no way related.
And lastly, ask most people if they realize all of the various arts and practices dating back thousands of
years that actually contribute to their health and well-being, and they will seldom see a connection between anything they do in their lives today,
and anything that anybody else ever did.
I would like to take the opportunity to discuss some of the centuries-old “therapies” that are commonly used today, just as they were among
the ancient Egyptians, traditional Asian healers, Native American Shamans, and Hippocrates himself, the father of modern day medicine.
They are sound, music, color, light, and numerical vibration…and they are fun. I bring a lot of fun into my healing work, because that too is
vibration-raising. Who doesn’t know that laughter is the best medicine?
Today, I’m just going to talk a little bit about sound and how different types of sound and music affect us in different ways.
Before the beginning, all that existed, was Pure Energy…or The One Source…or to most of us: God…. and God was non-dual. So…God thought,
“I am only one – now may I become many.” And this caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and that sound was Ohm. Creation itself
was set in motion by the vibration of Ohm.
The original translation of the scripture: “IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD” is” actually: “IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE
SOUND.” Or….. “IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE VIBRATION”.
We have used musical sound largely as entertainment in the past. Sound therapy explores the very real and positive effects sound can have
upon all of us, and its potential to heal.
Music is one of the most powerful healing forces available to us today.
Waltz music rhythms can ease indigestion.
Classical and baroque music is good for the heart.
Did you know that a French minuet can help ease respiratory problems?
Those of us over 40 tend to respond more physically to jazz music. It is no accident that
some of the steamier scenes in the movies have a background of saxophone music, a vibration
which very closely resonates with our most basic instincts.
The under 40 crowd will respond more readily to guitar music for the simple reason that their
lower vibrations are less mature and therefore resonate to that form of sound.
The Native American flute raises our higher senses, opening us up to insight, intuition, and a
greater spiritual awareness.
Sound is the vibrational field that makes up language, music, and tone. When it is organized, we
communicate words, ideas, feelings, and expressions. In its disorganized form, it is merely noise.
Every person listens in different ways.
When rhythm, melody, and harmony are organized into beautiful forms, the mind, body,
spirit, and emotions are brought toward harmony. We know the power of sound and music, and
we know also that the voice changes with emotional states or illness. Our health or mood can be
strongly affected by music, toning, chanting, singing, and drumming.
Dr. Masaru Emoto, who wrote “The Hidden Messages in Water”, did research for 10
years on frozen water crystals. He would expose natural water to various sounds, words, tones,
and music, then freeze the water and photograph the resulting crystals. What he discovered was
amazing. The most beautiful crystals were those which were exposed to the words “love” and
“gratitude”……to the music of Mozart and Handel’s Messiah.
The least attractive, and downright ugly crystals were the result of words such as “war”,
“hate”, “stupid”, and the sounds of heavy metal music. His book contains all of his photographs
and is an easy weekend read. I strongly recommend it for understanding the effects of sound
vibration.
Perhaps, dear reader, you will take a quick look at that book and I won’t feel so much like
I’m talking to “most people”, but to you, who in all your wonderful wisdom, understands that the
connection between health and sound is very real, very therapeutic, and most of all, very fun!
And, after that….we can talk about color and light and art—and of course it’s place in the holistic
lifestyle.
* Patricia Ann Dooms, known in some circles as “the Mentor from Mentor”,is a certified holistic
lifestyle mentor, practicing a variety of energy healing modalities which she has combined into
her FeatherTouch 4-Directional Wellness Program.
To learn more about Creativity in Healing, or any other of her FeatherTouch services, please
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It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost gone. My son will be going back to school in a month and we haven’t finished our quota for
camping yet. We have to go at least 3 more times. Even though time is flying at a ridiculous pace everything else seems to be going quite well.
The garden is thriving nicely, the home projects are slowly getting finished and the work and shop jobs just keep on coming. I feel blessed to have
all of the friends, family and opportunities that greet me every day.
As usual, I find myself juggling many different projects and
sometimes it feels like not much is getting accomplished. I have to
take a look around at what has been done to evaluate my progress.
One thing that I have finally been able to cross off my list is a
repair that has been proving to be a bit more challenging than I
had originally conceived it to be. A cello was brought to me with a
bad crack in the upper bout. Actually it was two cracks. It looked
as though something had hit the side quite hard but not enough to
put an actual hole in it. I first thought of removing the back and realining the sides together and adding cleats to the crack to stabilize
it. Although not a bad idea, it could of opened up a can of worms
that could of turned out to be a nightmare. Removing the back off
of any instrument can be very challenging. There are many things
that can go wrong along the way. It’s easy to do damage to the ribs
(sides) and trying to re- attach it back in the perfect position can be
very daunting. Often the sides of an instrument will have tendency
to “splay out” or lose its original shape once the back or top has
been removed, getting it back on perfectly can be tough. Often times
you must rig up some sort of temporary form to be able to retain the
shape. So not only are you repairing a crack in the side you are now having to perform a whole other difficult procedure that has nothing to do
with the crack in the side. I decided, without too much trouble to abandon the idea of removing the back. The next step was to figure out how I
was going to align the wood and be able to glue and reinforce it with cleats at the same time. Take in consideration that there is very little access
to the inside because of “f” holes. There is no clamp that I know of that can fit in the oddly shaped “f” hole and be able to clamp something on
the inside of a cello. I couldn’t even get a stick or anything to wedge the two sides of the crack back together. My problem was that the crack was
pushed in, not out, and I had to find a way to “pull” it back together. It’s going to be hard to explain this procedure without pictures but here is
what I did:
I drilled a couple, three very small holes along the center of each crack and was able to fish a small guitar string (about a .014) into the
hole. I wanted to use the balled end of the string to pull a cleat from the inside to align and glue the crack at the same time. There was no way to
fish the string in from the inside, so I was able to get the string in the cello from the outside and fish it up thru the “f” hole and grabbed on to it.
I then took a short (4” piece) of .014 string that had a balled end on it and soldered it to the string that was fish inside from the outside. I made a
small caul and spruce patch (cleat) and drilled a small hole through them. l had to make sure that they were small enough to fit back thru the “f”
hole and also had to put them on the balled end of the string before I soldered them together. I then was able to pull them back through the hole
that was drilled in the center of the crack and re-align the sides of the crack back together. I then made a very small base and attached a tuning
machine to it and was able to tighten up the string which pulled the cleat and the clamping caul from the inside and glued it all in one step. Of
course it took a few “dry runs” to be able to make sure that it was all going to go the way I had hoped. One other problem that I had to solve was
that one of the cracks was right next to a lining on the side so that when I pulled my cleat from the inside the thickness of the lining prevented
me from aligning the sides of the crack properly. I had to add a small “ledge” to the cleat so that it would span the lining and the side at the same
time, I know that it is difficult to visualize through my description, but believe me it was just as difficult to figure it out and successfully make
it work. I didn’t record the amount of time that it took, but it’s safe to say that I didn’t make any money on that repair. The knowledge and skill
that I developed from it was enough pay for me. Of course now that the crack is glued, cleated and aligned properly and very secure it is time to
try to hide those awful holes that I put in the sides. Although they were small they still looked to be about the size of a dime. A few small chips
of colored varnished were lost on the process of the repair so it was necessary to mix some color to match the existing side. I filled the holes and
cracked edges with a small amount of colored epoxy and was able to sand them flush and the whole repair came out very nice. From 10 feet away
you can hardly see it (ha, ha). Of course when a repair like this comes about it’s always important to warn the customer of the possibility that the
repair is not going to be invisible, the important thing is that the crack has been glued properly, it’s secure and that there will be no possibility of it
buzzing from the vibration of the bow being pulled across the strings.
Well, I think the lesson today is “Don’t put a crack in the side of your cello!” but if you do , at least you know how to fix it now, or you can
still always bring it to me and I will be glad to fix it for you . Thanks again for reading the North Coast Voice and please “Stay in Tune”
Keep Smiling!
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Says Tom: “This will be the first time I’ve sung the TT’s hits in decades. It’s taken a long time, but now I’m really looking forward to playing
those songs to some of the fans that were there first time around.”
Formed in 1977, the original Thompson Twins trimmed down their line-up in 1982 to a three piece of Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway
as they adopted a more electronic synthesizer based sonic line-up. Tom Bailey was the singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and, along with
lyricist Alannah Currie, composed and arranged the Thompson Twins music.
The Thompson Twins also enjoyed big success on the US dance chart with ‘Lies”, ‘In the Name of Love’ and ‘Hold Me Now’ all reaching the
No 1.
In 1988 they had another No 1 dance chart hit in the US with ‘In the Name of Love 88”.
The last Thompson Twins show was in Texas in August 1987 and the band finally broke up in 1993. Since then Bailey has worked in many
different areas of music, from the experimental electronic Babble and Kolab to the Indo-fusion of the Holiwater Band, the visual astronomy project
BSP and the sound-system dub of International Observer.
The music and videos of the Thompson Twins became a fixture on hit radio and music television throughout the eighties. Tom Bailey will at
last be bringing those songs which meant so much to so many, back live in 2014.
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Tickets on sale now at www.paccleveland.com, or by calling 877.987.6487.
The Cleveland Masonic Auditorium is located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.
The Iguanas Expand the Scope Of Americana On New Album Juarez; Cleveland Appearance
Saturday, August 2nd, At Beachland Tavern
What if Americana actually encompassed ALL of North America? You’d have the Franco-Acadian inflections of Canada, as best exemplified
by le accordion, the lilting grace and fiery passion of the music of Mexico, and the only truly indigenous musics the US has ever produced, jazz and
blues. You’d also have New Orleans’ premiere distillers of this continental musical melgange, The Iguanas, and their new album Juarez.
Taking their cues from all of the above influences and then some, Juarez, the band’s first studio album since 2012’s Sin to Sin, redefines the
notion of Americana, crossing cultures, styles, eras and even languages. It’s as if Rue Bourbon, Muscle Shoals and Plaza M’co were all within
earshot of each other and The Iguanas were the musical conduit between them.
Based out of New Orleans since their inception in 1989 save for a short, Katrina-imposed exile in Austin the members of the Iguanas have
(collectively or individually) played or recorded with everyone from Charlie Rich, Alex Chilton, and Willie DeVille to Emmylou Harris, Allen
Toussaint, and Pretty Lights. Their 25 year ride has taken them all over the map musically and geographically, yet the inescapable patina of their
adopted hometown infuses every note they play.
After a quarter-century together that’s seen them through eight studio albums, countless
tours and JazzFest appearances, and a flood that did its best to take their adopted city with it,
the band continues to create better and more adventurous music than ever and is solidly at their
musical peak.
Now, with their most diverse collection of songs just released, The Iguanas are embarking
on their most extensive tour in four years, a 32-day journey that will see them play 21 shows
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The band bolts from the gates with the turbo-charged “Got Me Under Pressure,” from
1983’s top-selling Eliminator, with Gibbons and Hill decked out in matching Stetsons,
sunglasses, and black jackets with floral appliques (their respective instruments also bear
complimentary “longhorn” designs). Beard, meanwhile, pummels behind his double-bass drum
kit as a big screen video mounted above his Paiste gong flashes random clips of spark plugs,
insects, clouds…and the 1933 Ford Coupe long associated with the band. Two smaller monitors
parked on either side of the drums lend a pleasant symmetry to the visuals.
Smoking and drinking aren’t exactly condoned onstage anymore, but we appreciated seeing
an ashtray parked next to Beard’s toms. There’s just something defiant and rock and roll about
it, coming from the sole ZZ Top musician who—despite his surname—doesn’t sport a beard. We
also loved Frank’s choice of beverage for the evening: Tab.
Yes, Tab.
The guys shuffle through the boogie blues of “Waitin’ for the Bus” (you know, the “have
mercy” song) and “Jesus Just Left Chicago,” with Gibbons and Hill unleashing the first of many
now-familiar synchronized dance moves as a dashboard Jesus looks on from the big screen.
Beard counts in the infectious “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” prompting the packed house to clap
along. Hill adds high harmony vocals to the mix (presented in Dolby Digital, Dolby 5.1, and
DTS Surround), and it becomes apparent just how well his low, urgent bass cements the bottom
end. Gibbon’s guitar attack is aggressive, his chords crunchy (and mildly distorted), his leads
crisp and clear. Most of the songs feature not only a standard guitar solo, but an outro solo as
well, and Gibbons rides out “Gimme” with his fingertips instead of a plectrum, rapping the
knuckle of his thumb over the guitar pickups.
Beard ditches his shades for “Pincushion,” an overlooked goody from 1994’s Pincushion
album, then the trio rips through a pair of cuts from 2012’s La Futura: “I Gotsta Get Paid”
and “Flyin’ High.” The former—based on the “25 Lighters” riff developed by hip-hoppers DJ
DMD—bristles over a steady beat that emphases the band’s raw, organic chemistry. The latter
tune is rendered with appropriately aerial-centric video footage of parachutists, trapeze artists,
and roller coaster enthusiasts, and benefits from Gibbon’s pinched guitar harmonics.
Keyboardist Michael Flanigan and guitarist Van Wilks join ZZ on the soulful “Kiko,”
making for an eloquent homage to Nobs. Seated behind a vintage Hammond B-3 organ, Flanigan
adds jazzy chords and mischievous little flourishes as Gibbons wails away, and at one point
Hill nonchalantly strides over for a visit, parking himself next to Flanigan. Overhead, the video
screen plays a slideshow of black-and-white images of Nobs posing with Montreux visitors over
the years.
The funky, Billy Myles-penned “I Love the Woman” (made popular by Freddie King)
is interpreted with aplomb—and Hill on lead vocal. After bidding his musical guests adieu,
Gibbons cranks out a very experienced spin on Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxey Lady” before returning to
ZZ Top fare. The bump-and-grind blues of “My Head’s in Mississippi” (from 1991’s Recycler)
never sounded better. “Chartreuse” sizzles, and “”Sharp Dressed Man” cooks (with the song’s
original music video playing overhead). Gibbons cocks his guitar while soloing, displaying a
greeting-of-sorts affixed to the back of the instrument for Montreux’s neighbors across the lake:
“Biere!” the message reads.
The electrifying encore sees Gibbons and Hill swapping their black sport coats for purple
and retaking the stage with their customized “fuzzy” guitar and bass. Beard gets a workout on
high-hat on the pulsating “Legs,” his eyes still closed in concentration, and the crowd roars in
approval when Billy and Dusty finally switch positions onstage and visit with folks seated on
the opposite ends. Another instrument change puts a black bass in Hill’s hands and a cherry red
guitar in Gibbons’, his nickname—“Rev. Willy G”—inlaid on the neck.
The lascivious double-entendres of “Tube Snake
Boogie” (from 1980s El Loco) still amuse, bordello
anthem “La Grange” still rocks, and “Tush” still
tickles with blues unbridles blues fury. Hill takes
lead vocal again on the barnstorming finale, freeing
Gibbons up for a round of slide guitar glory.
Bonus materials include the aforementioned chat
with Gibbons, and another interview wherein both
Gibbons and Hill reflect on their 45 years together—
and their time at Montreux.
And yes, they also share tips on proper beard
maintenance.
The DVD release coincides with the release of
another greatest hits compilation—The Very Baddest
Of ZZ Top—on the Rhino label.
By Westside Steve Simmons
Dawn of the Planet of
e the Apes
Westside Steve
20th Century Fox PG13 130 min
So summer is here; time for BBQs
parties and sequels. Well, that and superhero movies but this week it’s DAWN OF
THE PLANET OF THE APES, a sequel to a
prequel.
Most movie fans remember the landmark
series starring Charlton Heston whose cries
of “You damn dirty apes” is as memorable as
“Soylent Green is people!”
You may recall a little over a decade
ago the PLANET OF THE APES series was
brought out of mothballs starring none other
than Mark Wahlberg under the direction of
Tim Burton. Surprisingly enough it wasn’t, as
Wahlberg recalled later, very good. A couple
years ago Rupert Wyatt decided to reboot the
entire series through a prequel, which begins
at the beginning. You know the ending of the
original film right? We find out that all this
monkey business had gone on years and years
before and the dystopian planet we saw was
n good old Mother Earth. This latest series attempts to tell the story of just how she got in
such a predicament.
There are a few good reasons for sequels,
or prequels if you must, and two of them are
the simple facts that younger movie audiences
never saw the original story and also whatever
special effect were the hot ticket 30 years ago
probably look a little cheesy today so re telling
a good story with modern day visuals can be a
big hit. So it is with the new series of apes.
As much as I liked Roddy McDowall wearing
that rubber monkey head I am truly amazed
to see Andy Serkis and the CGI wizardry that
is brought these genetically altered simians to
life.
The second installment takes us to a place
in history after a virus has wiped out much of
the human population. That means we have
pockets of humans and pockets of very intelligent apes trying to survive the post apocalypse. Just as one will find tension between
any groups of living creatures the apes and
humans are distrustful of each other and apparently on the brink of war.
However one dynamic is probably unique
among thinking primates and that is selective
trust. There are both humans and apes who
believe it’s quite possible to live in peace and
harmony with each other, yet there are just as
many whose ingrained hatred makes it impossible to find common ground. Frankly that is
the moral cudgel these films have all used to
beat a little more hours into the heads of the
viewing public.
Honestly it’s probably not a bad lesson
to learn. Sadly it isn’t learned by enough of
the protagonist in this film. There are two
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among the trees inhabited by the apes and the
other in the city where the humans have come
across enough weapons to provide for an
arsenal. In each of the opposing groups there
are rivals for leadership. One who wishes for
peace and one who calls for war and their
counterparts. Whenever there is some sort of
a break through it seems the warlike leader on
either side will create a crisis for his own kind
and blame it on the opponent. That means the
tensions get worse and worse.
I won’t tell you how it ends but I don’t
think anyone is unaware of the fact that not
only is a sequel in the works, but also that
we have not yet bridged the gap between the
beginning of this series and the end of the first
film many years ago. We can assume that there
are serious events to come unless the writers
have decided to go completely of the reservation.
Despite the somewhat slow pacing and rather
obvious morality play I found this film surpris-
ingly compelling.
Besides Serkis and his amazing portrayal,
aided by the graphics department, there are
no stand-out roles for actors here. Yes, Gary
Oldman is one of the leaders of the humans
but as much as I admire him he is given very
little to do here.
Still the audience will empathize with
both sides knowing that peace is probably not
going to be possible.
If you are seeking action, well, there’s
plenty of it but thankfully not too much, at
least not enough to bog down the film. At the
end you will still be crossing your fingers and
wanting to see what comes next.
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The Supersuckers tour for
“Get the Hell” Album
Coming to House of Blues August 7th
By Pete Roche
The Supersuckers take no prisoners and make no apologies, churning out indie cow-punk for
the masses on stages large and small around the globe, year after sweaty year.
Their earliest recordings arrived courtesy of Seattle’s Sub-Pop Records—the same selfstarter label that introduced the world to Soundgarden, Mudhoney, and Nirvana. A slew of studio
albums followed the 1992 singles compilation The Songs All Sound the Same and debut LP
The Smoke of Hell, along with a batch of brow-bludgeoning live discs. The next two and a half
decades saw The Supersuckers tearing up concert halls and festival grounds on storied bills with
The Ramones, The New York Dolls, Social Distortion, White Zombie, and Reverend Horton
Heat.
The band’s non-nonsense M.O. permeates its latest effort, Get the Hell, out now on Acetate
Records. Packing a dozen defiant tracks onto a 35-minute slab of fist-pumping fury, the album
continues the grand Supersuckers tradition of thrusting a middle finger at powerbrokers and
bullshit artists (“Shut Your Face”) and making time for musical merriment (“High Tonight,”
“Rock On!”). The twin guitars ride high and loud in the mix, the drums and bass comprise a
primal rhythmic engine that churns out hell-raising grooves, and the vocals strike as quick-andcleanly as a dagger between the eyes.
Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t “fix” it.
Still fronted by bass-wielding singer Eddie Spaghetti, The Supersuckers are celebrating
their twenty-fifth anniversary by hitting the highway. The Tuscon, Arizona bred-quartet already
supported alt-rock titans The Toadies (“Possum Kingdom”) on several dates—including a gig at
The Grog Shop—but now they’re the headliners.
They play House of Blues Cleveland on Thursday, August 7 2014. Tickets are only $15.00.
Their first release in five years, Get the Hell finds Spaghetti and his fellow hellions in
top form on a dozen cow-tipping, tractor-flipping, torpedo-like tunes that dispense with all
pleasantries and go straight for the gut. The tracks were recorded at Arlyn Studios in Austin,
Texas—a facility owned by the group’s Farm Aid friend, Willie Nelson—and produced by punk
vocalist Blag Dahlia (The Dwarves), so the music bristles with extra rural appeal and urban
aggression.
Which isn’t to say Spaghetti’s angry. He’s not. The Supersuckers have always advocated for
America’s blue-collar everyman, liberally sprinkling their powerhouse grooves with cheeky lyrics
and Dukes of Hazard determination.
“You’ve gotta trust me,” says Spaghetti, with the conviction of someone who’s earned our
confidence.
An introductory air raid siren preps listeners for the incipient sonic assault; the title track
carpet bombs eardrums with uproarious, “run for cover” cacophony that’s equal parts dismissal of
the status quo and invite to…well, something better. “Hope you’re picking up what I’m putting
down,” Eddie interjects, his thick, thunderous bass warbling over Christopher “Chango” Von
Streicher’s drums. Tandem guitarists “Metal” Marty Chandler and Dan “Thunder” Bolton dole
out the distortion in controlled bursts, occasionally working wah-wah swells and sharp string
bends into the mix for flavor.
“Something About You” glides along crisp power chords and a recurring slide riff as Eddie
divulges his shoddy track record to a prospective paramour. “High Tonight” is a chickenpicking, barn-burning ode to weekend benders whereon Spaghetti’s bass propels the pill-popping
and beer-swilling bacchanalia. “Pushin’ Through” is an homage to rock-bottom underdogs, a
“waiting for the wind” aural shot of adrenaline for anyone feeling a little down on his (or her)
luck.
Elsewhere, Eddie offers barrel-chested boasts over his bad-assedness. Sure, the ownership
of loser-hood (“Fuck Up”), confessions of excess (“Gluttonous”), and acceptance of societal
inferiority (“Disaster Bastard”) are mostly made in jest. But there’s something sincere-sounding
about Spaghetti’s black sheep self-actualizations. He makes
no apologies on “Bein’ Bad,” yet bullet-points his faults and
aspirations on “That’s What You Get for Thinking.”
Get the Hell also serves up a couple choice covers:
Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again” receives
turbocharged tweaking halfway through the disc, and Gary
Glitter’s good vibration party chant “Rock On!” becomes
a fitting album-capper. Heck, there’s even a bit of trumpet
(“Shut Your Face”) and harmonica (Mickey Raphael)
sprinkled in the revved-up guitar madness.
So crank up your summer with Get the Hell, and kickoff your
August with a dose of Supersuckers live in Cleveland.
Tickets available at www.hob.com/cleveland
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IT CAN’T BE DONE!
I can’t count how many times over the
years I’ve heard the phrase; “It can’t be done!”
I’m a firm believer that whatever can be
conceived, can be achieved!
Well there are a few exceptions to this
rule maybe, like cybersex! How the hell do
you type with just one hand? Do you like, go
on down and do your business for a couple
seconds, then come up to type some sexy
words, then go back to do your business again
and repeat? I’m thinking that would leave you
with a very messy phone by the time you got
ready to type the climax of things! Sheesh!
Sounds like too much trouble to me, imagine
trying to get all that goo out that’s stuck
between the keys! :-O
If you really want to mess with someone,
as soon as you’re done shaking their hand, tell
them you just had cybersex and didn’t wash
your hands! Then walk away and look back
to see the look of bewildering horror on their
face as you continue on your way!
Hahaha! :-D
Make time, that’s another thing that can’t
be done. Next time your boss tells you to
just make the time to do something, tell him
“Snarp says that’s impossible!”
There’s a saying out there that says ‘the
person who says it cannot be done should
not interrupt the person doing it!’ This is
especially true if they are having cybersex, or,
if they are “shitting up a storm!” This can’t
be done either! Just because it may sound
like thunder, and their ass gets all wet, the
aftermath isn’t anything like a storm, however
you may wish a storm would come through to
get rid of the stench and clean up the mess that
this assbag just left all over your toilet! :-{
You especially don’t want to interrupt
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someone who’s both having cybersex AND
shitting up a storm! And whatever you do,
DO NOT ask to borrow their phone!!!
I could go on but I think I hear someone
gagging so I’d better stop! ;-)
So what are people really saying when
they utter the words: “It can’t be done”? I
don’t know about you, but when I come up
with a good idea and someone tells me it can’t
be done, that tells me that they think they’re
better than me! They don’t know how to do it,
and because they think they’re better than me,
I shouldn’t know how to do it either!
“It’s never been done before.” Yeah that’s
only because no one has done it yet dufus! So
shut the hell up and climb back up your tree
you hideous slime spewing puss hole!
Oh… Ahem… Uhh… sorry about that…
sometimes I just go off when I think of how
some people try to bring me down to their
level of NOT thinking! I AM a thinker, and
I’m very good at it, after all I’ve been doing it
all my life!
Unfortunately not without continuous
interruptions from over inflated slime spewing
puss holes that only climb out of their dufus
tree long enough to cough up some of their
hideous necrophilia laden puss hole slime on
anyone who dares to think of doing something
that they can’t do!
Ahem… one second please and thank
you… I’m ok now… this just goes to show
that keeping me from thinking outside the
box…
CAN’T BE DONE!
~Snarp
www.snarpfarkle.com
~ Rick Ray
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