This weekend, I got to spend some time talking with syndicated radio personality Eddie Trunk (Sirius/XM, That Metal Show, Q104.3/ NYC, etc.) and it was good to hear the latest down low regarding his radio activities and otherwise. Today, while recovering from the induction ceremonies last night, I came across an interview that Eddie did […]
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Everywhere I look, all I see is Metallica
I have to say that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction weekend here in Cleveland is off to a good start for me personally. Last night was an EPIC night of fun for this music fan, and I’ll fill you in on all or most of the details after the weekend is over. […]
Founder of Crawdaddy! Magazine needs your help
After seeing quite a few blog items/news entries on the web about this, I wanted to chip in with a personal note of support for Paul Williams, founder of legendary music mag Crawdaddy!. A biking accident in 1995 left Williams with a brain injury and subsequent disabilities that have escalated to the point that his […]
The Great Metallica Debate
As a publicity whore, I was happy when Scene Magazine got in touch and asked if I’d be interested in debating various Metallica topics, leading up to their pending induction on Saturday night into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Brian and I will be in attendance for the induction ceremonies, and I think […]
Flashback: The Smithereens and The Kinks
In addition to kicking out their own catalog of work over the years, The Smithereens have also provided backing band duties for a number of their musical heroes, including Otis Blackwell, The Beau Brummels, and The Kinks, to name a few. Here’s an interesting note on how the collaboration with The Kinks came about, taken […]
Listening Party: Check out new releases from Queensrÿche and Jane’s Addiction
It’s been a brutally busy week here in Vinylland, which is Vinyl-speak for “the real world has been kicking my ass this week.” As usual, it’s been the music helping me to maintain my alleged sanity, including a trip back to 1997 with the Dog’s Eye View album Daisy, paired with lots of new music, […]
Blue Arrow Records Grand Opening On Waterloo – More Details + Devo + SXSW
George from Brewed Fresh Daily has more details and a nice picture of Blue Arrow Records, which will officially open on Thursday in the Waterloo District, located at 16001 Waterloo Road. I shared a basic rundown on Blue Arrow in my previous update, and George shares some additional background right here! I’m looking forward to […]
Hey Cleveland! Here are the details for Record Store Day at Music Saves + Black Sabbath vinyl details + more!
I made my way over to Music Saves on Thursday night to pick up a couple of things: They had ordered Ready For The Flood per my request, the newish album from principal Jayhawks members Mark Olson and Gary Louris. Ready For The Flood is the first new studio album from the duo since Olson’s […]
Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band – 10 Years Back & Still Burnin’ Down The Road
Just in case you missed it, I’m going to be the last person to post video of Springsteen’s appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart this past week (following Pete at Blogness, Dave at Wings For Wheels,etc.) The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M – Th 11p / 10c Bruce Springsteen – Interview comedycentral.com […]
Some Links To Know About – The Jigsaw, Propaghandi, The Alarm, + Bruce Springsteen
I’ve been ill over the past 24 hours after reading D.X. Ferris’s rundown of the downward spiral of Phil Lara and the Jigsaw Entertainment Group. In the past couple of years, Lara has purchased or taken a controlling interest in 4 prominent Cleveland-area landmarks – The Jigsaw Saloon and Stage, Peabody’s Down Under, The Hi-Fi […]