I was so bummed to wake up this morning and hear about the passing of Chris Squire, the legendary bass player and founding member of Yes. The loss of Squire is a big one — he had a commanding presence visually on stage and musically, there’s no doubt that he had the most distinct and […]
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A Quick Look Inside The New BoDeans Album, ‘I Can’t Stop’
The BoDeans came rolling through Cleveland last fall for a mother of a show that featured legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff behind the kit. At that time, I spoke with longtime BoDeans vocalist/songwriter Kurt Neumann and I was interested to find out what it was that was bringing them through town. As it turns out, the […]
Del Amitri Reissues, Free Tickets For You
In an interview with ATV pal R. Todd Richards, Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie spoke about his latest solo disc, Lower Reaches, which was released earlier this year. He also indicated that there are plans to put out expanded reissues of the band’s last two albums, Some Other Sucker’s Parade and Can You Do Me […]
Del Amitri’s Justin Currie Explores The ‘Lower Reaches’ With His New Album
It’s been a good year for Del Amitri fans. The Scottish alternative rock group played a series of highly anticipated reunion shows in support of expanded reissues of three of their finest albums from the ‘90s, Waking Hours, Change Everything and Twisted (with each album adding a second disc of bonus tracks). Prior to that, frontman Justin Currie had spent a month […]
Photos: Wilco @ Akron Civic Theatre, September 2014
It’s hard to believe, but this year marks the 20th anniversary of the band Wilco. They’ve recently announced plans to celebrate the anniversary with a pair of releases, including the first-ever best of compilation from the group and also a collection of rarities that they say, “We’re pretty sure you’re gonna love” since concerts are […]
Interview: Howard Jones On Retro Futura + Continuing To ‘Engage’ With His Audience
For fans of ‘80s pop music, the current Retro Futura tour is a dream bill, featuring a lineup of Katrina (from Katrina and the Waves), China Crisis, Midge Ure of Ultravox fame, Howard Jones and Thompson Twins frontman Tom Bailey. I had the chance to see the tour when it came through Cleveland last week […]
Matthew Sweet On The Legacy Of “Girlfriend” + His Upcoming New Album
For the past few years, Matthew Sweet has been celebrating his classic ‘90s release Girlfriend with a series of full album performances. The shows which initially came about to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album’s release proved that Girlfriend remains one of the more well-crafted releases from the decade. It holds up well, which […]
Live From The Cleveland Agora…
What is the Treatment for Blood Sugar? Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, refers to the concentration of glucose present in the bloodstream. It’s a crucial aspect of our body’s functioning, as glucose serves as the primary source of energy for our cells. However, maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is essential for overall health. […]
This Ain’t No Cheap Trick…
I had the chance to speak with Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen for this week’s issue of Scene. The band is in town Thursday night for a show at the Hard Rock Live. Check out Rick’s thoughts on pizza and more right here. In that same issue, you’ll also find a conversation with Rachel Bolan […]
Continuing Journeys
#98032918 / gettyimages.com I got a chance to speak with Journey guitarist Neal Schon for a piece that ran in this week’s edition of the Cleveland Scene prior to their upcoming show here in the area on Tuesday evening with Steve Miller Band and Tower of Power. As is often the case, writing that story sent […]