Cleveland Scene’s annual Best of Cleveland issue hit the streets yesterday, and we’re honored to have Addicted to Vinyl listed in the critics’ picks under the banner of “Best Music Blog Besides Ours.” If you’ve followed the musical history of REO Speedwagon, you might think that it’s impossible to find critical love in your home […]
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Cage Match: Bruce Springsteen vs. Bruce Springsteen
By now, you probably know that I got some results out of my recent “open letter” to Bruce Springsteen. Kind of. I was pulling for full album performances of Born To Run in St. Louis, and Darkness On The Edge of Town in Cleveland. Announcements were made on Monday morning that both Cleveland and St. […]
Cleveland Bachelor’s Show of the Week – Califone
Hello ATVians, Sorry to fail you last week. I don’t like doing the kitchen sink method of advice giving – I am much more in favor of zeroing in on just the right thing and then hammering on it – but things were just oh so hectic. Today, as I write this, I feel a […]
The Monday Morning Mix – If We Took A Holiday – 10/12/09
Graphic by Rachael Novak Click here for details on how you can be a part of The Monday Morning Mix and win some cool stuff! We’ve got some great mixes in hand and on the way – where is yours? About Today’s Mix: Welcome to another exciting Columbus Day! It’s time for audience participation time! […]
An open letter to Bruce Springsteen
Dear Mr. Springsteen, I have to admit, it’s been a thrilling year for both you and me, and our good mutual friends in the E. Street Band. For me, I’ll end 2009 having seen three Bruce shows(including Bonnaroo!,) which is nothing for some of your really hardcore fans, but for this guy, three Bruce shows […]
I’m in love with the modern world…..
Today’s vinyl score while shopping w/ Brian from Broken Headphones! You’ll recall that I was looking for this….. ….and now I need a CD/MP3!
Cleveland Bachelor’s Show of the Week: Mofro
Oh, look who it is….it’s Mr. “I missed posting last week because I was busy moving or something like that” guy, known otherwise as The Cleveland Bachelor, aka “CB”, aka “unprintable expletive string.” From reading the below post, you’d start to think that he might have a little bit of remorse about his actions. However, […]
ZZ Top – Double Down Live: 1980/2008
When I think about the early concerts that played an important part in my development as a music fan, there’s one that comes up in conversation quite a bit. My friend David had tickets to see ZZ Top at Richfield Coliseum in February of 1991, a concert that is also notable for featuring the Black […]
Show of the Week: Os Mutantes
This week, our pal CB is in the midst of moving hell and emailed me to let me know that he would not have time to send me his traditional show of the week post. I’m pinch hitting for CB, and thanks to the fine folks at the Beachland, I’ve got details for you regarding […]
Cleveland Bachelor’s Show of the Week: The Split Decision Post
Hello Internet Friends, Well, actually, since this is Matt’s blog, I guess you aren’t my friends. More like friends of a friend. OK, how about this … Hello Internet Acquaintances, How are you? I’m fine. Kinda busy, but these days who isn’t? I won’t complain. Besides, this week’s cultural choices are so rich, I’d feel […]