Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White officially launched their 2008 “In The Present” tour this past week with vocalist Benoit David filling in for Yes vocalist Jon Anderson, and keyboard player Oliver Wakeman filling the slot previously occupied by his dad, some guy you probably know named Rick Wakeman. What is Steve Howe looking […]
Category: The 00s
Huge Smithereens update from frontman Pat Dinizio
It’s been a while since I’ve checked in at Smithereens frontman Pat Dinizio’s website, and tonight’s visit brought me a lot of exciting ‘Reens news, which I will now share with you all! I am quite excited about all of the releases, but especially excited to read the news of a scheduled release date for […]
Setlist: Filter @ Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland 11/01/08 + Richard Patrick interview
Things are hella-busy right now, but I wanted to drop in for a quick post that you will all enjoy. This past Saturday, Richard Patrick brought the Filter rock and roll machine back to C-town for a hometown show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Cleveland location of the Hard Rock Cafe. On Saturday […]
Good Listening: The Jayhawks 7/9/03 – Chicago, IL
This year has been a good year to be a Jayhawks fan with the release of Jayhawks frontman Gary Louris’s solo CD Vagabonds, produced by Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes, and a long overdue retrospective for the all-star Golden Smog project. Jayhawks fans can now begin salivating in advance over Ready For The Flood, […]
Setlist: Chimaira @ Roc Bar Cleveland 10-18-08
Last night I put my “metal shoes” on for the first time in a VERY long time. The occasion: A secret show with Cleveland/Strongsville homeboys Chimaira. The band are currently in the midst of working on their next album for Ferret Music with producer Ben Schigel producing for an expected release in 2009. I got […]
Guest Blog: Things I Miss About Cleveland
Whoa. Guest blog, what? Former Cleveland morning radio goddess, roller girl, and all-around viciously cool chick Cristi Cantle received an assignment from Scene Magazine to pen a list of things that she misses about Cleveland for their annual Best of Cleveland issue which is hitting the streets today. She shared it with me, and I […]
Good Listening: Ryan Adams – 9/30/08 – Cleveland, OH
I think Burgo’s gonna get mad at me for this one. I had the opportunity to go see Ryan Adams and the Cardinals here in Cleveland last week at the Palace Theatre, and I didn’t go. The Burg-meister has written quite a bit about Ryan Adams, including this posting on some of the new material […]
Because I don’t have enough CDs, inevitably I must buy more…
The opening line is a lil bit of a joke, and I’ve actually been working on thinning out my musical collection lately, which is something I need to focus more on, actually. But I love music, and I love acquiring new music…what’s a boy to do? As you might notice, I’ve been slacking on the […]
Good Watch: Fountains of Wayne – The Girl I Can’t Forget
Fountains of Wayne fans, dig this fan-made Sims video for “The Girl I Can’t Forget,” a tune from the stellar Out-of-State Plates collection. And I wondered what I did or said That I might soon regret It was the night I can’t remember With the girl I can’t forget I love Youtube!
Sarah Silverman hits another one outta the park
Whatever side you’re on, take the politics out of this one, and enjoy some good comedy from Sarah Silverman. Thought ya’ll could probably all use a smile or three on a Friday! The Great Schlep from The Great Schlep on Vimeo. For some previous Sarah Silverman greatness, there was of course this video which contains […]