The Popdose cats just posted a new interview with Kay Hanley from Letters to Cleo. The band have reunited for three shows, and the interview has a nice little tidbit in regards to a short run of additional shows the band is considering for 2009: Popdose: Seems like a lot of work for just three […]
Category: The 90s
Setlist: Gin Blossoms @ House of Blues 11/9/08
Our story begins about two weeks ago on a random Thursday night at the Beachland. I’m there for their Halloween extravaganza – Helper T. Cells were awesome as Flaming Lips, The Hot Rails pulled off a mighty fine J. Geils, and The Muttering Retreats surprised all of us with a fun set of Beck favorites. […]
Whoa. Jason and the Scorchers. New Year’s Eve. Cleveland.
I know this might be a tough gig for some to pull off, with family commitments and all that stuff. But there might be a loophole for you all – check this out! The almighty Beachland Ballroom has THE legendary Jason and the Scorchers booked for a New Year’s Eve show! Tix are modestly priced […]
Good Listening: Counting Crows – Live at the Viper Room – 6/19/95
I will wait for you in Baton Rouge I’ll miss you down in New Orleans I’ll wait for you while she slips in something comfortable And I’ll miss you when I’m slipping in between If you wrap yourself in daffodils I will wrap myself in pain And if you’re the queen of california Baby, I […]
Good Listening: Counting Crows – Live in Amsterdam – 4/14/94
Counting Crows – The Ghost In You – The Wellmont Theatre Montclair, NJ 10/30/08 I got my hands on August and Everything After in 1993, drawn towards the purchase as many were, by hearing “Mr. Jones” on the radio. As the opening moments of “Round Here” faded in, I knew I had purchased an album […]
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 […]
Setlist: Matthew Sweet and The Bridges @ Beachland Ballroom 10/25/08
Random note: I learned via Darren / He’s A Whore that SNL/Dylan/Hall & Oates guitarist G.E. Smith was at one time, married to Gilda Radner. I had no idea. Did you? You learn something new everyday on this internet thing. Buddy Guy with G.E. Smith – Damn Right, I’ve Got The Blues Speaking of other […]
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 […]