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Sage Satori America Before We’re [email protected] COOKING WITH WINE 6 looking MOVIES 21 Advertising & Marketing for Hunter WINE 101 7 Long Shot, Avengers: Endgame, talented Sales/Social Media/Events & Promotions Shazam, Stuck makers, 440-813-3336 BLUESVILLE 8 [email protected] CONCERT REVIEWS 23 vintage Trenda Jones curators Mentor, Willoughby, Chardon area MUSIC SPOTLIGHT 11 Chicago, Jon Anderson, Robin Reelin’ In the Years: Mark and Staff Writers Trower culinary Sage Satori • Cat Lilly Tiefenbach & Rick Drew Snarp Farkle STAY IN TUNE 25 visionaries Patrick Podpadec • Helen Marketti ON THE BEAT 13 to join us! Film Editor KICKIN IT 26 Westside Steve CONCERT REVIEW 14 APPLY AT: IRISH JAMS 28 www.GOTLOutdoorMarket.com Contributing Writers The Huntertones Rebecca DeSalvo • Pete Roche Irish, Folk, & Old Time Music Bob Moore • Tom Todd NOW WE’RE TALKIN 15 FLEA. FARMER’S. CRAFT. 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V“Magic in a Bottle: The Untold Story of Arnie Esterer and Markko Vineyard.” Special Guests Magic in a Bottle is an oral history of Markko Vineyard in Conneaut “told “The Jenn” from Andy’s Last Band” primarily through one man’s voice,” that Michael Kakias from “The Castaways” of Arnie Esterer, its founder, along with “the people who knew him best.” Amply illustrated with photographs, it is the first book by Clifford G. Annis, Jr., and will Guest Artists appeal to Markko’s many fans and sup- Rich Branham - Andy Evanchuck porters as well as those interested in the history of Ohio wines and the realization Mitch Larson - Melissa Harvey of one man’s dream. Tommy Varga - Matt Schenk Markko Vineyard was founded in 1968 Kidd Mitchell - John Dottore by Arnie and his late partner, Tim Hub- bard. Markko was the name of the man Brad Stevenson -Michael Brown who sold them 130 acres of farmland with the right “terroir.” That term refers to the complete natural environment in cess arrived in a pick-up truck with a which a wine is produced, including one-year-old baby on the seat beside her. range of temperature, number of frost- Linda Frisbie, who died in 2015, became free days, type of soil, and much more. well-versed in all aspects of the wine- (Arnie thought the double consonant, a making process, including the cultivation of the grapes. Open 7-Days-a-Week la Gallo or Kendall-Jackson, would help ’ for Lunch & Dinner him market the wines.) The vineyard Arnie made sure that Annis’ oral history DEER S LEAP WINERY represents one of the first serious attempt of Markko Vineyard included everyone Full Bar • Large Selection to grow vinifera grapes, Chardonnay, who contributed, from Philip Wagner, of Domestic, Imported Steak & Seafood Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ries- who wrote A Wine-Growers Guide, which & Craft Beer Restaurant WE ling and Pinot Gris, as opposed to native Arnie found invaluable, to Joe Cooper, DELIVER! grapes such as Concord and Catawba, a good friend who was president of The LIVE BANDS FRI. & SAT. 7-10 Sat. June 22nd on the shores of Lake Erie. Annis’ book International Wine & Food Society. Thus First Summer Kick-Off Festival! includes just enough of such technical the fourth chapter begins to feel a bit Fri. 5/10 Thunder Creek The Black Jack Gypsies • 1-4pm information about the wine-making pro- dutiful and list-like, but Arnie’s wish to Sat. 5/11 Sam & Gary Southern Charm • 7.30-10.30 cess to appeal to beginning connoisseurs mention everyone is characteristic of his Sun. 5/12 Rick Music A party you DO NOT want to miss! and equip his readers to understand the generosity and kindness, which come Fri. 5/17 Mike Edgerly partners’ achievement. through clearly in these pages. So does Sat. 5/18 Black Jack Gypsies Daily Specials! Encouraged by his late wife, Kate Micou his bluntness and tendency to use salty Monday: Back by Demand 75¢ Taco Night language in times of duress, and, most Fri. 5/24 Sinatra Cle. Esterer, to pursue seriously his inter- Tuesday: One Dollar Slider Night movingly, his belief that “My work here Sat. 5/25 Jerry Cole est in wine-making, Arnie became a Fri. 5/31 Tom Todd with our new Smoked Meats “cooperator” of Dr. Konstantin Frank, a is worship,” and hope that his grandson, David, will be inspired to carry it on. Sat. 6/1 Lost Sheep Wednesday: Buy One-Pound get one-pound wine-maker in the Finger Lakes region Free Jumbo Chicken Wings $8.99 with a passion for European varietals Ar- Speaking of himself and Tim Hubbard, Fri. 6/7 Mike Edgerly Arnie wrote, in a creed they proposed to Thursday: 8oz Snow Crab Dinner nie would come to feel just as strongly. Sat. 6/8 Sam & Gary with Two Sides $9.99 Arnie and Kate lived with their four the American Wine Society, “We believe wine is a food, both healthy and nutri- DAILY SPECIALS FOR Friday: All-You-Can-Eat Fish $8.99 children at the vineyard, and the book Saturday: Prime Rib Special 12oz. includes memories of growing up there tious, to be consumed with meals, a bev- THE LUNCH CROWD TOO! SPECIALS CHANGE DAILY with Two Side $14.99 from their son David. Markko is an es- erage of moderation and not to be abused tate vineyard, meaning that Arnie and his and sometimes used as a sacrament.” Sunday: New Mimosa Brunch! 11am-3pm 1520 Harpersfield Road With Eggs to order and Carved Meats. crew plant and harvest the grapes (from Magic in a Bottle can be ordered directly Geneva • 440-466-1248 cuttings purchased from Dr. Frank) as from Outskirts Press, or from Amazon. Geneva Exit off I-90, S. on SR534 • 2/10 mile Bring your Sunday church bulletin and well as make the wine. In 1975, another com, and copies are available in Markko Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11:30-8pm • Fri & Sat: 11:30-11pm get two dollars off the price of $12.99 www.deersleapwine.com person crucial to the vineyard’s suc- Vineyard’s tasting room. North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 5 North Coast Voice 403 S. Broadway • Geneva • 440.466.5560 www.theoldmillwinery.com SUNDAY, MAY 12 Cooking With Wine COME ENJOY OUR COZY Celebratingother’s ay FIREPLACE! Call for Specials • Music by Tom Todd OPEN Easy Cheesy Bread Memorial Day! NOON V V && RESTAURANTRESTAURANT BBQ SPECIALS 8PM! Ingredients Fri & Sat: 7:30-10:30 • Sunday Open Mic 4:30-7:30 MUSIC BY FACEMYER TRIO 3:30-6:30 3/4 of a baguette, cut into 2-inch slices Thurs, May 9: Mitch Larson 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, diced Fri, May 10: Route 86 New Weekday Specials Sat, May 11: Burnt Valves Happy Hour Friday 4-6 pieces of turkey bacon (or 1/8 pound of thinly sliced cooked ham) Sun, May 12: Open mic w/Tom Todd 4-6pm • Beer $2 • Wine $3 3/4 cup of white wine Thurs, May 16: Carol Procas SELECT APPETIZER SPECIALS Fri, May 17: Burnt Valves 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper Sat, May 18: Bobby Hayes & H20 Band JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) of grated Gruyere Sun, May 19: Open mic Open Mic Hosted by Mitch Larson w/Melissa Harvey 6-8pm • Stop in & show us your talent! Butter for the pan Thurs, May 23: Tom Todd ENJOY ACOUSTIC THURSDAY 6-8pm Heat the oven to 400° F. Butter an oven-proof skillet or casserole dish. Fri, May 24: The Facemyers Sat, May 25: Ernest T Band Burger of Month: The Hero Burger $10.99 Place the bread in the dish, and scatter the diced onion and diced/torn pieces of Sun, May 26: Open mic w/Lyle Heath Pizza of Month: Turkey,Bacon Ranch Fltbd. $8.49 bacon or ham over the bread. Mon, May 27: Facemyer Trio 3:30-6:30 Beer of Month: Corona & Corona Lite $2.50 Thurs, May 30: Cat Lilly Pour the wine over the bread, onion, and bacon, and sprinkle with the pepper. Fri, May 31st: Miles Beyond Winery Hours: Closed Monday • Tues-Thurs 3-9pm Then top with the shredded gruyere. Sat, Jun 1: Stone River Band Fri 3-Midnight; Sat Noon-Midnight; Sun Noon-9pm Bake until the cheese has melted and begun to brown at the edges, about 20 Sun, Jun 2: Open mic Mitch Larson Kitchen Hours: Closed Monday • Tues-Thurs 4-8pm Fri 4-10pm; Sat Noon-10pm; Sun Noon-8pm minutes. Spoon onto individual plates or just dig in.

Spicy Veggie Risotto 3 green onions sliced Vineyard and Bed & Breakfast ! 1 onion finely chopped Entertainment all Weekend SPA 1 red bell pepper chopped Fri & Sat: 7-10p • Sun: 2-5p SUITE Call for Spa Suite Fri. 5/10 ...... 2 Guys 12 Strings ROOMS Room Reservations 2½ cups of vegetable broth Sat. 5/11 ...... The Summit WINERY TASTING ROOM 1½ cups of risotto (Arborio rice) Sun. 5/12 ...... Pickin Rocks LIVE MUSIC 6-9PM! ⅔ cup of dry white wine Fri. 5/17 ...The Knightshift Band Sat. 5/18 ... FOG, Four Old Guys Fri. 5/10 ...... Grand Reopening and 1 tsp. garlic paste Ribbon Cutting at 5pm. Sun. 5/19 ...... Chuck Ditri Music by Carol Procas at 6pm. 1 tsp. cayenne pepper Fri. 5/24 ...... Jim Ales Sat. 5/25 ...... Bob Potts Sat. 5/11 ...... Josh Travis ½ tsp. chili pepper flakes Sun. 5/26 ...... R and D Duo Fri. 5/17 ...... Melissa Harvey & Salt and pepper according to taste Fri. 5/31 ...... CC and Sandy B Mitch Larson Olive oil Sat. 6/1 ... FOG, Four Old Guys Sat. 5/18...... SCC Jazz Trio Sun. 6/2 ...... Facemeyer Trio Fri. 5/24 ...... Ethan Legere In a pan, heat the oil. Add the onions and fry them till light brown. Add green Fri. 6/7 ...... 2 Guys 12 Strings Sat. 5/25...... Me & The Boy onions, garlic, bell pepper, and fry for 5 minutes on medium flame. Sat. 6/8 ... The Knightshift Band Fri. 5/31 ...... Ty’s Tunes Mix arborio rice and cook for a minute. Sat. 6/1 ...... Kevin Wilson HOURS Now, add cayenne pepper and pepper flakes. Pour half a cup of vegetable CLOSED MON. & TUES • WED, THURS NOON-7 PM Sun. 6/7 ...... Southern Sweet broth and let it be absorbed. Pour the rest of the vegetable broth and after a FRI & SAT NOON-11 PM • SUN. NOON-7 PM Fri. 6/8...... Fred Oakman minute add the wine, half a cup at a time. 834 South County Line Rd. Follow us on Facebook for event details Harpersfield, Ohio 44041 518 Gore Road • Conneaut • 440-593-5976 Serve in a bowl, garnish with salt, pepper, and cheese. 440-361-3049 www.bucciavineyard.com For a less spicy kick adjust the cayenne and chili pepper to taste. www.bennyvinourbanwinery.com Tues-Thurs: Noon-6pm • Fri & Sat Noon-9pm 6 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy the Music! WINE 101 ■■■ By Donniella Winchell 6451 SR 307 Harpersfield, Ohio Blending – art in the bottle 440-361-3088 VEarly spring, the first of the wines creates a series of combinations, each base wines are prepared. Minor adjust- from the fall vintage are beginning to carefully recorded and numbered. A tast- ments are made and carefully noted Weekend Music 2-5pm come around. Most are not yet ready ing panel is assembled. While often only until the potential new samples imitate Sat. 5/11 – Fretless for bottling, but this is the season when the winemaker and his assistant makes the original wine. Tasting panels are vintners begin the planning process for the final decision, other winery staff and gathered again. Several approximate Sun. 5/12 – Porch Rockers the wines they hope to blend for their sometimes even regular customers are options are compared against the original unique proprietary wines, often to be asked for input. It is essential that the vintage. Thu. 5/16 – Thomas Reed Smith Kitchen’s special surprise treat! labeled with fanciful names. final blend meet the taste expectations of Additional adjustments are made until a They will taste several wines from sev- a winery’s most loyal clientele. comparable match is identified. Blending Sat. 5/18 – L.T.D. eral vintages and start the assessment Once a proprietary wine is released and and tasting notes are recorded to assist in of all to create one distinctive blend. gains acceptance, the winemaker then replicating the specific combinations for Sun. 5/19 – Madison Cummins (Versus releasing varietals like Riesling must work to replicate those prior blends the next year’s wines. While final prod- Sat. 5/25 – Maria Petti or Cabernet) regardless of the annual variations pro- uct will be very similar to the original in Sun. 5/26 – Silver String Band When a new proprietary label is cre- vided by Mother Nature. That is easier taste and flavor components, there are ated, numerous individual batches said than done. At the end of one season, always subtle differences from one year Sat. 6/1 – Thomas Reed Smith of ‘finished’ wines are brought into any wine from the same grapes grown in to the next. the cellar’s laboratory. 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Sat. May 18th • 7-10 Dublin Down BLUESVILLE w/ Homemade Handmade Music ■■■ By Cat Lilly

Mon. May 27 • 5-8 Cleveland Memorial Day, Driftwood Point This year’s line-up: Alfredo Guerri- erri, Anthony Lovano, Bill Mangano, Thurs. May 30th • 6-8 V Blues Society Old Mill Winery Charlie Christopherson, Dave Morrison, Sat. June 1st • 7:30-10:30 Donny Baker, Frankie Starr, Hank Hess, Driftwood Point Hollywood Slim, Jimmy Ley, John VISIT OUR w/ Homemade Handmade Music Lucic, Kasimira Vogel, Ken Bettinger, WEBSITE Tue. June 4th • 7-9 Raymond DeForest, Scott Flowers, GOTL Summer Concert Series Steev Inglish, Tim Matson, and Tyrone FOR ALL w/ Homemade Handmade Music Geneva Township Park Hornbuckle. THE LATEST Fri. June 7th • 4:30-5:30 Get tickets online: www.clevelandblues. HAPPENINGS First Friday Streetfest Veteran's Park There are still some tickets left for the 7th com or mail: Cleveland Blues Society, P.O. Box 470204, Broadview Hts., OH IN CLEVELAND Sun. June 9th • 4:30-7:30 Annual Blues Cruise, sponsored by the Old Mill Winery Cleveland Blues Society. Ticket price is 44047. CBS Phone: 216-533-6298. Open Mic w/ Dan Wagner BLUES! $35. The date is Monday, July 15th, on Monthly jam for May (5/13) will be at the Goodtime III. Boat boards at 6:45pm the Grindstone, hosted by Shady Drive. and departs at 7:30, docks at 10:00 and June jam (6/10) will be at Quaker Steak NEW Cat music goes til 11:00. There will be a cash and Lube (Valley View), hosted by MEMBERS Lilly bar and food available on board. Armstrong Bearcats. WELCOME! For Bookings call

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Canton Bluesfest June 7th & 8th Time for the Canton Bluesfest! The outdoor music festival, now in its 18th year, will take place in Market Square, downtown Canton, with head- liners taking the stage at 8:30 Friday and Saturday nights. The event will feature 18 unique blues acts on two FRIDAY HEADLINER: stages, with live music running from Tinsley Ellis noon to 10:30pm. This year’s head- Since his Alligator debut 30 years ago, liners are Southern blues-rock guitar Tinsley Ellis has become a bona fide wizard Tinsley Ellis on Friday and worldwide guitar hero. Armed with his swamp blues virtuoso Kenny Neal on signature molten licks, melodic riffs, Saturday. and rousing, intense solos, Ellis, as his legions of fans will attest, is among the blues world’s best-loved, hardest-working and most well-travelled statesmen. He

8 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice has performed in all 50 United States as SATURDAY well as in Canada, Western and Eastern HEADLINER: Europe, Australia, and South America, Kenny Neal earning legions of fans with his guitar One of the stron- virtuosity, passionate vocals, and memo- gest modern rable original songs. proponents of Over the course of his career, Ellis has Baton Rouge shared stages with Stevie Ray Vaughan, swamp blues, Otis Rush, Willie Dixon, The Allman Kenny Neal is a Brothers, Leon Russell, Son Seals, Koko second-generation Taylor, Albert Collins, and many others. southern Louisiana Whether he’s on stage with his own band bluesman who is cognizant of the region’s or jamming with artists like Buddy Guy, venerable blues tradition and imaginative the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, enough to steer it in fresh directions. or Widespread Panic, he always plays Neal was born on October 14, 1957, in with grit, soul and unbridled passion. New Orleans. His dad, harpist Raful Neal, was a Baton Rouge blues mainstay whose pals included Buddy Guy and Slim Harpo (the latter gave three-year-old Kenny his first harmonica). At age 13, Neal was playing in his father’s band, and at 17, landed a job playing bass for Buddy Guy. Neal recruited some of his talented siblings to form the Neal Brothers Blues Band up in Toronto before returning state- side. In 1987, Kenny Neal cut his debut LP, an updated swamp feast initially released by Kingsnake Records as Bio on the Bayou. The following year, Alliga- tor Records signed Neal and reissued the FRIDAY OPENER: debut under the title Big News from Baton Rouge! His sizzling guitar work, sturdy Low Society harp, and gravelly, aged-beyond-his-years MITCH LARSON Mandy Lemons, winner of the 2015 Insurance vocals served him well, and he cut four Emissaries of Memphis Music Peoples’ albums for Alligator Records between Choice Award, and her partner Sturgis for the 1989 and 1994. Nikides, who recorded and toured with rest of us. legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer In 1998, Neal moved from Alligator to John Cale (of The Velvet Underground) the blues division of the jazz-based Telarc form the group Low Society. They are Records, releasing three albums for the blazing new trails on the stomping label: Blues Fallin’ Down Like Rain grounds of Blues, Roots, and Americana (1998), What You Got (2000), and One Open Mic at music. Texas Blues, Memphis Rock ‘N Step Closer (2001). In the new millen- Auto Home Business Life nium, Neal recorded sets for a variety Old Mill Winery Soul, and a healthy dose of New York 6-8 Every Wednesday attitude help define the sound and spirit of independent labels. Three years later, We Offer the Neal hooked up with Blind Pig Records May 9 • Old Mill of their music. Acoustic Thursday 6-8 and released Let Life Flow in 2008, once Personal Service Their recordings have received critical again incorporating his gritty Louisiana May 10 • Mr. Lee’s 7-10 You’ve Missed Lately acclaim world-wide, including numer- roots with a sophisticated Chicago/Mem- ous “Best Of” lists, placing on the Roots May 12 • Debonne’ 2:30-5:30 AUTO • HOME phis soul approach. A second Blind Pig Music Report Top 50 Blues and Top 50 BUSINESS • LIFE release, Hooked on Your Love, appeared May 17 • Buccia w/Melissa Harvey 6-9 Blues-Rock Album charts, as well as the two years later in 2010. In 2015, Neal prestigious Living Blues Magazine Top May 18 • Kosicek’s w/Melissa Harvey 5-8 released his first holiday-themed album, TREEN FRIDAY HEADLINER: 25 Radio chart. Sirius XM’s Bluesville May 19 • Spring Hill 2:30-5:30 I’ll Be Home for Christmas. It was his Tinsley Ellis Channel has had their music in heavy INSURANCE first album for Cleopatra Records, which May 30 • Kapps Pizza 6:30-9:30 Since his Alligator debut 30 years ago, rotation since the beginning of 2015, 1484 State Route 46 N. • Suite 8 also issued his latest critically acclaimed Tinsley Ellis has become a bona fide starting with their second album You June 1 • People in the Park release, Bloodline, in 2016. w/Melissa Harvey Jefferson, Ohio 44047 worldwide guitar hero. Armed with his Can’t Keep A Good Woman Down, and signature molten licks, melodic riffs, continuing with their third release, Sanc- Kenny’s 2016 release, Bloodline, was June 2 • Open mic (440) 576-5926 and rousing, intense solos, Ellis, as his tified. Just returned to Memphis from nominated for a 2017 Grammy for “Best Old Mill Winery 4:30-7:30 legions of fans will attest, is among the their third European tour of 2018, Low Contemporary Blues Album” and also blues world’s best-loved, hardest-working Society have been on the road in the US won two 2017 BMAs (Blues Music 216-513-0529 for bookings and most well-travelled statesmen. He & Europe since 2011. Continued on page 10 Facebook.com/MitchLarsonAcousticMusic Scott Treen North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 9 North Coast Voice Continued from page 9 & TRAILS LEAD TO THE Awards); one for “Best Contemporary S ATM GRAND RIVER Mastercard VISA ® Blues Album” and the other for “Best D NETWORK ® A MANOR Contemporary Male Blues Artist.” Kenny

O Neal, a true living blues Legend is THE OPEN 1153 Mechanicsville Rd. REAL DEAL and more poised than ever DAILY Geneva • 440-466-9229 to deliver the blues like no one else can! Blues & Roots INCLUDING www.grandrivermanor.com A L R HOLIDAYS! Harmonica Showcase Beachland Ballroom Saturday, May 11th International Blues harmonica legend TUESDAY WING NIGHT Wallace Coleman, who started out in 50¢JUMBO WINGS & 55¢ BONELESS WINGS Cleveland, Jarred Goldweber, and Jake James Friel will be performing at this OPEN MIC WITH JIMMY ALES • 7PM event, sponsored by the North East Ohio Association, and lined up with heavy hit- ters. Open jam at the end of show. Join in FRIDAYS AT 8:00pm but be tuned, prepared, and ready. SATURDAY OPENER: QUEEN OF HEARTS Andy T. Band Wallace Coleman grew up in eastern Ten- The Andy T. Band, fronted by guitar- nessee, where country music prevails, but DRAWING ist Andy T, began in 2011 as the Andy he gravitated towards the sound of the T - Nick Nixon Band, with vocalist Nick blues he heard on radio station WLAC Free Juke Box! Nixon. Upon Nick’s 2016 retirement, out of Nashville. He moved to Cleveland in 1956 looking for work, found himself PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Andy T and the band enlisted “Alabama Mike” Benjamin as lead singer. Mike is a a steady job at Hough Bakery, and a dynamic, energetic vocalist who strongly vibrant blues community, which he be- Watch all your favorite FOOD & DRINK connects with his audience. He delivers came a part of. He retired after 31 years, sports on our Big Screen! SPECIALS! a sound that will remind you of a young and joined Robert Lockwood Jr.’s band, BB King, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, and marking the beginning of his professional Little Johnny Taylor. career at age 51. Soon he was traveling Next, Anson Funderburgh joined the throughout the United States, Canada, band. This BMA-nominated guitarist has and overseas, playing major blues festi- led his band Anson Funderburgh and the vals and clubs. Rockets since 1977. The band has won Jarred Goldweber is one of a handful of 10 W.C. Handy Awards. Anson himself innovative young harp players adapt- has played with Delbert McClinton, Boz ing the blues to the modern-day sound. Scaggs, Snooks Eaglin, Grady Gaines, Backed by his band, the Park Broth- Earl King, and Jimmy Buffett. ers, composed of veteran players with The Andy T Band’s latest release, Num- experience in R&B and funk as well as bers Man, was produced by Anson, and the blues, they deliver a show for a new features the great Kim Wilson’s harmon- generation. ica on one of the tracks. The album was nominated for a 2016 Blues Music Award Along with local recognition, they have as “Best Traditional Blues Album”, and performed along the Blues Highway, the band was nominated for “Band of the from Cleveland to Clarksdale, Missis- Year” by the Blues Foundation. sippi, opening for and touring with some amazing talents. They are a blues band Jim Ales Some of Cleveland’s finest are also on Acoustic Fun! EVERY TUESDAY...Grand River Manor the bill this year. Check out these local that crosses generations, expressing the favorites: new energy of the modern with the heri- Wing Night Live! • OPEN MIC 7-10 tage of the former. FRIDAY Jake James Friel, Akron’s native son, first Fri. May 10 ....Pre Flea at Unionville Tavern ...... 6-8 2:30 – 4:00 PM: Colin Dussault’s Blues stepped on stage with a harmonica in his Project hand at the age of eight years old. Since Fri. May 24 ....Benny Vino ...... 7-10 4:30 – 6:00 PM: Natalie Stamper And that day, he has been chasing the sound The One Shoe Highway he found on vinyl records printed long SATURDAY – BACK PORCH STAGE before his time. As Jake has grown older, Sat. June 8.....Hundley Cellars ...... 2-5 his style and sound have evolved while 6:00 PM: Skip Werke And Bc Hudson remaining true to the blues that first Call me at (440) 417-2475 or find me on Facebook 8:00 PM: Tyrone Hornbuckle inspired him to get up on the stage. 10 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice Clyde Hill MUSIC SPOTLIGHT Organic Gluten-free/Dairy-Free Groceries Creative Works ■■■ By Cat Lilly

OPEN YEAR ACCEPTING Reelin’ In the Years: Mark Tiefenbach & Rick Drew ROUND! EBT! Mark Tiefenbach and Rick Drew have played together, on and off, • CBD Products now available! for the better part of 47 • Whole Foods • Vitamins, Teas, Snacks, years. • Wraps & Sandwiches • Salads & Smoothies • Jewelry & Unique Clothing They share the same • Lucky Bamboo & More! philosophy: “Music is KETO & PALEO SERIES Love!” and like to say MAY 14TH • 6-7 PM INSPIRED BY NATURE that “their journey from FREE LECTURE WITH DR. REIDL • MUST REGISTER INTERPRETED THRU IMAGINATION Springfield to Buffalo is MAY 21ST • 6 PM ongoing.” Both started KETO-PALEO COOKING DEMO Showroom Open $20 per dinner playing guitar at an early This cost covers a full meal with appetizers, Fri & Sat, May 10th & 11th age, forming their first lots of samples, recipes and information bands while still in high Our Harmony Jade shop at GOTL Now Open! Noon-6 during the WINE & BLOOM TRAIL school. Both men have Earth’s Natural Treasures too... always been passion- 56 S. Broadway • Geneva By appointment, visit our Showroom ate about contemporary 440-466-4368 issues, as evidenced in Hours: Mon-Weds 10am-6pm • Thurs - Sat 10am-7pm • Sun. 10am-5pm Call: 440.466.0702 their song choices and www.EarthsNaturalTreasures.com 764 South County Line Road song writing. They con- [email protected] Harpersfield sider themselves “musical journalists.” https://www.facebook.com/Mark-Tiefen- Their most recent project, “Reelin’ in bach-1716474008571014/ the Years,” combines their expansive repertoire of cover tunes with the original Both musicians acquired their love of songwriting of Rick Drew. The act traces music as children, and were inspired by the history of their partnership over the family members. Rick was taught to play years, through music, along with a little guitar by his father at the age of eight, social commentary, personal anecdotes, on a ’54 Gold Top Les Paul. His first and some laughs thrown in for good mea- band, with Howard Cahill, was Legend sure. The two guitarists cover some tunes of Sin. In 1970, he was an English major that are instantly recognizable, and many attending Kent State University. Only others that are a little more obscure – “B- eighteen, he had a change of heart and sides,” as Mark calls them, along with headed to New York City with a Guild Rick’s originals – an interesting mix. One Acoustic, looking for fame and fortune. thing all their songs have in common – He hung out in Greenwich Village and they care deeply about each and every rubbed elbows with the likes of Loudon one of them. Wainwright. Mark describes their music: “Recent Mark’s great-grandfather made instru- years have found me doing many covers ments and performed in Rochester, New following the genre of Americana and York. He made (and played) violin, Folk Rock in the music of Neil, Petty, mandolin, guitar, cello, bass, viola, Dylan, Jackson Browne, Lennon, Shawn and banjo. He referred to his music as Phillips, Stills, and bands Rolling Stones, chamber music and “made his children The Duhks, or Spirit.” You can check learn instruments or he’d box their ears them out on Mark’s Facebook musi- in,” says Mark. “My mother was a fan of cian’s page, featuring the music of Rick Dave Brubeck and Erroll Garner, as well Drew and the bands associated. The as classical music, and introduced me to page includes photos, music, and video this new band named the Beatles. So, it from the early seventies to now, and has always been a part of my life.” also upcoming events and solo perfor- Mark took his early guitar lessons at mances, with links to YouTube videos the age of ten, at Bleckert’s Music, then dating from the early 90’s to present. Continued on page 12 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 11 North Coast Voice

2019 Lakefront Summer Concert Series FREE Concerts Geneva Township Park • Geneva-on-the-Lake Every Tuesday at 7pm V Earn a June 4 ...... Homemade Handmade Music T‐Shirt at June 11 ...... Woodwind Group 3 GOTL Strip June 18 ...... The Swamp Rattlers Crawls! June 25 ...... The Magic Buttons 1 The Lake Erie July 2 ...... Elvis! Monster Crawl Memorial Day July 9 ...... Lost Sheep Band thru Labor Day July 16 ...... Hampshire Moon Continued from page 11 July 23 ...... Erie Heights Brass Ensemble Drew formed Faith, Hope, and Righteous- 2 Thunder on located in a house on St. Clair Street in the Strip July 30 ...... Top Knotch Painesville. He formed his first band ness, featuring original music written by Thunder Week, August 6 ...... Madison Concert Band while still in high school, in 1965: The Rick Drew. (Eleven original tracks can be Sept. 5-8, 2019 found on soundcloud.) In 2001, sponsored 3 Halloween August 13 ...... King Pins Three Dimensions, with Bob Yocum and Monster Crawl August 20 ...... Blues Project David Perry, which later became The by Just Plain Folks, they performed two September & August 27 ...... Linda Fundis Four Dimensions with the addition of shows in the Cleveland tour, and released October September 3...... Blues Chronicles Kent Morgan. He met Rick around 1972, two songs on a compilation CD (Fisher and together they established the Smack Music, Volume 1). They did two live Sponsored by Geneva-on-the-Lake Visitors Bureau & Geneva Township Park and Rouge band, along with Rick’s wife shows on WRUW FM 91.1 on “When the Kathe and Howard Cahill. Smack and Roses Bloom Again,” hosted by the late www.VisitGenevaontheLake.com • 440-466-8600 Rouge performed at a WMMS Coffee Cuz’n Dave and sponsored by Jim Guy- Break Concert in July of 1976, with ette. In 1992, Mark founded the Northeast special guest Bob Yocum. The show was Ohio Coalition of Musicians for a Better hosted by Matt the Cat and Jeff Kins- Environment, raising money through baugh, and they were delighted to meet music, for a short time through the mid to Johnny Winter, as he was there doing a latter 90’s. promo. This ensemble evolved later to Mark and Rick came up with the concept create The Tumbleweed Revue of the of “Reelin’ In the Years” in 2014, and 1990’s, composed of about 25 musicians they have been going strong ever since. who performed concerts to raise money From songs like Neil Young’s “Crime for friends and fellow musicians in need. in the City” to Hendrix’s “All Along the In the summer of 1977, Mark took on an Watchtower” to Ruthie Foster’s “Death interesting and worthwhile project with Came A’Knockin” to the Byrd’s “So You friends Bob and Dolly Yocum, along Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star”- you with Smack and Rouge and Better Than never know what you might hear at one Bacon band members. They rented and of their shows, but it is guaranteed to rebuilt Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, be an eclectic mix - heartfelt, intense, an old barn-like structure that had once and impeccably played. Mark and Rick been a haven for the theater arts, attract- are both excellent guitarists, with a very ing budding actors like Dustin Hoffman percussive style and a deep respect for and Jim Backus. The building had fallen the music. Song choices are diversified into disrepair but this industrious group of and thoughtful, and bound to induce a musicians restored it to its former glory, memory. These two have something to and founded the Madison Association of say! Performing Arts, of which Mark held the • Upcoming Shows: Friday, May 24 - position of secretary. The association is Rider’s Inn, Painesville, 8 -11pm still thriving today, putting on high qual- • Sunday, June 30 - Driftwood Point, ity plays every summer. Geneva, 5 – 8pm There were interim bands like V8 in the • Saturday, July 6 – Luisa’s Mexican 80’s, with Ross Dorrell, David Dardis, Grill, Geneva, 5:30 – 8:30 Rick and Kathe Drew, Dennis Ro- eder, Howard Cahill, and Bryan Murch. • Friday, August 9 – Driftwood Point, Around 2000, Mark, Rick and Kathe Geneva, 7:30 – 10:30 12 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice

OPEN DAILY Breakfast: 7am-Noon • Lunch & Dinner: Noon-11:30pm 7am-2:30am Late Night Menu: 11:30pm-1am • Dine In/Carry Out! Happy Hour...Mon-Thur. 3-7pm $1.50 Most Domestic Bottles & $1.75 Well Shots ON THE BEAT 6 Bottle Bucket of Most Domestics Beers $12 All Day MON: Pizza $12 or $2/Slice Daily TUE: Wing Night Geneva-on-the-Lake’s preserve and maintain the neighborhood Food WED: 2 Tiders or Hot Dogs & and welcomes other local non-profits Onion Rings or Fries V Specials! THUR: Taco Night 2019 Summer Kick-Off to participate and raise funds for their Parade causes. The Hessler Street Fair remains a DJ/VJ/KARAOKE The 3rd Annual Geneva-on-the-Lake free event and festival of arts, crafts, food and music, welcoming thousands of visi- *Every Friday & Saturday starting @ 8pm Summer Kick-Off Parade will take Or Immediately After The Band Until 2am place Saturday, May 11. Parade starts at tors every year. from all over Ohio and 1PM and will travel from Indian Creek beyond to our corner of the world each through the Strip ending at Whip-n-Dip. spring. *MAY 17 & 18 NO KARAOKE Come early and grab some food and 2019 Music Lineup a spot on The Strip! Stay after for our 150th commemoration at Rec Park. Saturday, June 1st 11:00 Austin Walkin’ Cane May 24 Mother’s Day is always special at Ge- th 12:00 The David Smeltz Project neva on the Lake too! Sunday, May 12 1:00 Cats on Holiday Bring Mom out for special treats and 2:00 Lost Bob & the Ozone Ramblers Summer Crawl miniature golf! 3:00 Hessler All Stars Shirt Starts For more information call Geneva on the 4:00 Big Ship Lake Visitor’s Bureau Call: 1-800-862- 5:00 Jah Messengers 2 Great Shirts 9948 or visit 6:00 Becky Boyd & The Groove Train www.visitgenevaonthelake.com 7:00 Mo’ Mojo to Earn 8:00 Daddy Longleg’s Homegrown Revival 9:00 JiMiller Band Fri, May 24 The Hessler Street Fair Sunday, June 2nd 11:00 The Swing Time Big Band Nathan Henry June 1st & 2nd 12:00 Armstrong Bearcat Band Celebrating 50 years! Good art, 1:00 Alex Bevan 8-Midnight 2:00 Colin Dussault good music, good food, and good 3:00 Blue Lunch vibes 4:00 New Soft Shoe The Hessler Street Fair started as an 5:00 Mifune annual block party and evolved in 1969 6:00 Joe Bell & the Swing Lizards Sat. May 25 • 8-Midnight into a street festival. University Circle 7:00 Revolution Brass Band Inc. (UCI), an umbrella organization 8:00 Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band supporting the cultural and educational The stage is set at the end of a cul-de- Larry, Daryl, Daryl & Sheryl institutions in the area, wanted to bull- sac and the surrounding buildings form doze the Hessler Road houses to build a “natural” amphitheater, reflecting the student dormitories and parking lots. It sound back out towards the rest of the Sun. May 26 was through the efforts of the Neighbor- crowd. This provides exposure for a num- 8-11pm hood Association, funded by the early ber of local musical artists playing origi- Street Fairs, that Hessler Road was dedi- nal music. The music starts at 11:00am cated as a Landmark District in Novem- each day, and continues until dusk. ber of 1975 by the City of Cleveland. Since 1995, Rich Maserik of Vertical Rhythm With a new crew of volunteers to help Sound has provided audio equipment and organize it, the rejuvenated Hessler mixing the music. The live music at the Connection Street Fair attracts thousands of people Street Fair has been regularly simulcast each year to sample its offering of music on WRUW-FM, 91.1 MHz, the student VisitGenevaOnTheLake.com & VisitAshtabulaCounty.com arts, crafts and food. The Street Fair radio station of Case Western Reserve SEND US AN EMAIL TO RECEIVE OUR MAILINGS! strives to promote a spirit of together- University. WRUW-FM is now broad- ness, community awareness, and fun. casting live over the Internet as well. Two Facebook Pages: HighTide Tavern and Betty's HighTide Fun The Hessler Street Fair has once again For directions and more info visit Email: [email protected] become an annual spring tradition in www.hesslerstreetfair.org 5504 Lake Road East • On the Strip Cleveland. The Fair raises funds to Continued on page 27 Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio • (440) 466-7990 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 13 North Coast Voice CONCERT REVIEW ■■■ By Don Perry

For the Love of Music OverV the years, I’ve shared many stories formance, and with each piece presented, V of successful musicians who worked the passion with which the musicians diligently to develop their skill, often played made one thing quite obvious… forced to overcome huge obstacles. No they LOVE to play music! Although he matter what the case, the artist would graciously passed the credit on to others, inevitably credit one event, or one person, such as the Jefferson Area School Board, that had such an influence on them that it the Music Boosters, and students them- set the tone for their entire career. I’d like selves, the core of the music program and forced, in 2012, to eliminate the elemen- Charles Mingus as well as Frank Zappa. to share with you the story of someone the Jefferson community’s love of music, tary music program. Through the com- They highlighted their creative ability who is having just such an effect on his is Mr. Burazer himself. bined efforts of the School Board, the as well, with an original piece entitled students, every day, right here in our area. Born and raised in Cortland, Ohio, Jefferson Area Music Boosters (JAMBA), “Laundry Hamper,” a work that they A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend a Mr. Burazer is a 2006 graduate of the community, parents, and the students composed themselves, by exploring special concert, presented at the beautiful Youngstown State University and he themselves, the District was able to re- improvisation. They were also visibly Jefferson Area High School Auditorium. credits much of his teaching technique introduce that program in 2014, and hire delighted to play an imaginative arrange- The featured act was The Huntertones, to Dave Morgan, his YSU Stage Band a part-time music teacher. “This position ment of “Camptown Races,” created by a high energy, horn-driven, jazz group director. Morgan’s passion for creativity, will be returned to full time status, begin- none other than The Huntertones them- formed at The Ohio State University, but exploration, and expanding his student’s ning next year”, Mr. Burazer was happy selves. the performance opened with The JAHS limits, continues at JAHS every day. to announce! The Huntertones. Stage Band, under the direction of Fred Over the years, Jefferson Area Schools, Burazer gives credit to his students, for Fresh off a performance at The Beachland Burazer. like every other district, has struggled their hard work and determination are at Ballroom the evening before, the band Throughout the evening, with each per- with deep budget cuts and was even the very center of this combined effort was able to squeeze in one more show between the Jefferson community and before leaving for four shows in Asia, the school district. He states: “It’s easy to beginning later in the week. believe in these kids, because these kids are worth believing in” Featuring Dan White (tenor sax), Jon Lampley (trumpet & Sousaphone), Chris BOOKING PARTY SUMMER ROOM The Concert: Ott (trombone & human beatbox), Josh PARTIES AVAILABLE! The show opened with the JAHS four- Hill (guitar), Adam DeAscentis (bass), NOW! piece ensemble “The Brakes”, with vocal- and drummer John Hubbell, the show ist Libby Kendzerski and guitarist Zeke was an instrumental extravaganza of Brake creating full, colorful melodies and joyful high energy and vast creativity, licks, upon a very solid foundation built pushing jazz to the limit. Come for the Food ... Stay for the Entertainment by drummer Grady Wessolek and bassist The music featured original composi- LAST COMEDY SHOW UNTIL THE FALL. Larry Johnson. “The Brakes” recently tions, daring arrangements of unexpected competed in the Tri C “High School Rock old-time favorites, and even a mind- Sat. May 11th • 8pm Off,” held at The Rock & Roll Hall of bending, lightning fast medley of the Fame. They were among the 12 finalists music of Queen. Mother 's Comedy Night with chosen from over 100 bands from across the country. Along with their musical Band leader Dan White took a few Day Uncle Larry Reeb talents, the group featured their composi- minutes to congratulate the students, Mr. Accepting Known as Uncle Lar', Larry Reeb is tional skills as well, playing several origi- Burazer, and the Jefferson community, for Reserations the wise-cracking black sheep, nal songs, before finishing the set with a supporting and encouraging such an im- politically incorrect relative everyone cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile.” pressive music program, and stressed the Now! importance of such programs, stating that knows. Uncle Lar' is a regular on What immediately caught my attention Breakfast "The Bob & Tom Show", syndicated in over 100 each of the members of The Huntertones was that Mr. Burazer almost instantly were themselves, products of school markets. Larry has been voted Chicago Comedian of 8:30-11:30am stepped away from the podium and turned music programs. Dinner the Year, and has made numerous television and radio the performance over to the students. appearances. His confidence in their ability, fueled The connection The Huntertones made 12:30-6pm once again by the solid meter of drum- with the students, and the love of music Tickets only $5 in advance and $7 at the door! mer Grady Wessolek, was obvious in his they shared, was truly inspiring! My con- Reservations are strongly recommended. relaxed demeanor. gratulations to Mr. Burazer for cultivating The Stage Band led the audience on this Love of Music to his community! 6884 North Ridge Road (Rt. 20) • 440.428.9926 an excursion into the creative genius of

14 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice to record them, to know who they were.” Torchy has been doing his radio show for three ARMAND years. “It wasn’t easy at first. The program had CADIEUX to be accepted by iheart radio. You had to have NOW WE’RE TALKIN a pod cast and build an audience because they ■■■ By Helen Marketti didn’t accept just anybody. They thought my topic was interesting. It was a hit or miss experi- Shooting the Breeze with Baby Boomer Stars! ment but then it took off.” Surprising Celebrity Conversations for the Retro Generation Finally, Torchy shares why the baby boomer V generation is important and why we should Torchy Smith has written this book with great Jon Baker/CHIPS) and pay attention. “This generation is iconic. Back affection for those former television celebrities Alison Arngrim (Nellie in the early days there were three television who grew up during the baby boomer genera- Olson/Little House on networks, ABC, CBS and NBC. So when you Vocals- Guitar-Harmonica-Ukulele tion. Many familiar names and faces pop up The Prairie). There are went to school the next day you talked about the Featuring a blend of acoustic in his book which leave us wanting to learn also several interviews shows you watched. “Hey did you catch Leave classic rock, pop & country. more about a time and a place where the scene with former Mouseka- it to Beaver last night?” or “Did you watch The Sat. 5/18 • 5:30-8:30pm • Luisa’s Mexican Grill, Geneva was set in a much more innocent and simple teers from The Mickey Donna Reed Show?” and so forth. We really time than it is today. “Shooting the Breeze with Mouse Club such as had no choice but to watch these shows because Sat. 5/25 • 6:30-9:30pm Baby Boomer Stars!” (Archway Publishing, Cubby O’Brien, Darlene there were no other options. We are from a Sharon James Cellars, Newbury March 2019 with the foreword written by Ger- Gillespie and Bobby special generation, a special moment in time. aldo Rivera) will take the reader on a nostalgic Burgess. Our generation is more cohesive. But for a few Sun. 5/26 • Noon-4pm • Old Firehouse Winery, GOTL trip that Torchy has been taking for several One will learn from the movies here and there for us, Hollywood seems years. He hosts his own program on iheart to cater more to the younger generation. That Fri. 6/14 • 5:30-8:30pm • Luisa’s Mexican Grill, Geneva radio called Baby Boomer Talk Radio in which book that being a Mousekateer was not always a glamorous role. “Those kids worked hard,” is why I wanted to do my radio show and write he interviews his retro idols on the air. Sun. 6/23 • Noon-4pm • Old Firehouse Winery, GOTL said Torchy. “Actually, The Mickey Mouse this book. I want to keep our generation and Edward “Torchy” Smith graduated from those who were a part of it relevant.” Club saved Walt Disney. Around that time, Sun. 7/21 • Noon-4pm • Old Firehouse Winery, GOTL Shaker Heights High School in 1965. Since Walt Disney was opening Disneyland. He had www.babyboomerstalkradio.com then he has been in charge of his high school to mortgage his house. He was strapped for Torchy’s book is available through his web site, Sat. 8/17 • 6:30-9:30 reunions. He studied graphic design at Kent money. Then ABC stepped in and gave him a Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Sharon James Cellars, Newbury State University. His last day of classes was break. They told him they wanted to buy The the tragic May 4, 1970 event on the campus. Mickey Mouse Club. This helped to finance For bookings: 440-622-3501 “That could be an entirely separate conversa- Disneyland.” Email: [email protected] tion,” said Torchy. “It was difficult to get a job after that because potential employers would He continues, “Many of the Mousekateers had look at your job application and read that you to participate in the Disney Parade in Anaheim went to college at Kent State. People would every weekend. They were paid $160 per week. actually ask if you were for the students or for Each one of them had their own story to share. the (National) Guard. You felt like you were Some were happy stories and others not so being audited for the IRS. You felt separated in much.” those days.” Often times as fans of a particular TV show we Coming from the baby boomer generation, rarely separate the character from their real life Torchy and his peers navigated through an or are even aware that they have one. We are unstable time. He had always admired Hol- locked in by the role they play because that is lywood and those involved in the entertainment what we recognize. For example, many may industry even at an early age. “To be honest, not recall the name Kathy Garver right away I actually thought that I would be a kid star but those who remember the TV show, Family myself. What held me back was that I lived in Affair will identify that she played the older FULL Shaker Heights and Hollywood wasn’t close sister, Cissy. “She is all business,” said Torchy. BAR by,” he laughs. “I had always enjoyed many “She is a go-getter. She has written a memoir. SERIVCE TV shows growing up. I always kept a thought She makes several personal appearances during in the back of my mind how fun it would be if I the year. After the show was cancelled she went Open weekends could somehow get in touch with these people. back to UCLA and earned her Masters Degree.” WIN Once I sold my business after many years, I de- Torchy shares some thoughts about his inter- in May... PRIZES! cided I would try to connect with some of these views and has more waiting in the archives for NEW people who were part of my childhood.” possibly a second book. “I liked finding out a GAMES! Torchy’s book has many interviews he few surprises about their lives along the way. conducted with television personalities from You will find many interesting stories in the days gone by. Many names and characters book,” said Torchy. “I wasn’t granted an inter- we will recognize. Some of the interviews view by everyone I contacted for a variety of include: Jerry Mathers (Beaver/Leave it to reasons which ranged from health issues, sub- ...then Daily from Beaver), Stanley Livingston (Chip Douglas/ stance abuse or they didn’t want to talk about My Three Sons), Cindy Williams (Shirley that particular time in their career. You have to Memorial Day Feeney/Laverne & Shirley), Pat Priest (Marilyn respect that and move on. I wanted to talk to the Munster/The Munsters), Larry Wilcox (Officer ones who will not be appearing on The Tonight Show nor on a daytime talk show. It’s important 5483 Lake Rd E. • Geneva • (440) 466-8650 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 15 North Coast Voice ghetti western-seasoned songs to packed Warheads on Continued from Page 16 houses. Curator East Bay Ray apparently Foreheads scoured dozens of tapes for possible inclu- Megadeth sion on the fortieth anniversary package, Formed in QUICK CUTS dismissing most soundboard-sourced 1983 by guitar material because of poor balances between ■■■ By Pete Roche wunderkind instruments (too much drums and bass, not enough guitar and vocals). Dave Mustaine, Music Reviews Megadeth quickly These three shows, each on its own disc, DK 40 verses in Lard (with Ministry’s Al Jour- rose to the top were properly mixed for radio broadcast, of the thrash-metal heap with metal’s Dead gensen), Guantanamo School of Medicine, with the sound quality progressively in- Kennedys and as a solo “spoken word” artist. other “Big Four” bands (Anthrax, Slayer, creasing (from good to better to best) over Metallica). They’ve had their share of Okay, so Jello Remaining DK members East Bay Ray the course of the triptych tapes. Biafra’s prediction hits (mostly in the late ‘80s and early (guitar), Klaus Fluoride (bass), and D.H. First up is a December 5, 1982, gig at ‘90s) and enjoyed inclusion on movie that Governor Jer- Peligro (drums) reunited at the turn of the ry Brown would The Paradiso in Amsterdam, Netherlands, soundtracks and extended use as crowd- century, after successfully suing Biafra where Biafra and the boys rock zingers pumping music at arena sporting events. be President never over songwriting credits and royalties came to pass. But likes “Kill the Poor,” “Life Sentence,” owed on albums like Fresh Fruit for Rot- “Police Truck,” “Chemical Warfare,” and Membership has fluctuated over the there’s a Fuhrer in the White House now, ting Vegetables (1980), Plastic Surgery decades, with Mustaine remaining the so punk protest songs like “California “Nazi Punks F#$k Off,” to an enthused Disasters (1982), Frankenchrist (1985), Dutch audience. group’s sole constant and Commander Uber Alles” are just as relevant - and nec- and Bedtime for Democracy (1986). The in Chief. Bassist Dave Ellefson pursued essary - now as they were in 1980. guys even started touring again, albeit with Second is a show captured a week later other work from 2002 to 2010, leaving Biafra no longer sings for the Dead Ken- substitute singers like Brandon Cruz, Jeff at a former U.S. Army munitions depot the quartet’s rhythm roster subject to end- nedys: The band splintered after the vitri- Penalty, and Ron “Skip” Greer jostling the (Amsterdam Hall) in Munich, Germany. less revision. Megadeth has also had sev- This time fans are treated to other Fresh olic vocalist was charged with disseminat- mic in Jello’s stead. eral drummers (Gar Samuelson, Chuck ing “harmful matter” (in the form of H.R. Fruit and Plastic Surgery gems like “For- But Manifesto’s new three-disc live pack- ward to Death,” “Forest Fire,” “Trust Your Behler, Nick Menza, Shawn Drover, Giger’s “Penis Christ” album artwork) to age, DK 40, commemorates the band’s Chris Adler) and numerous co-lead minors. Biafra was eventually cleared, and Mechanic,” “Holiday in Cambodia,” and brightest years with three stellar live “Bleed for Me.” This incendiary DK gig guitarists (Chris Poland, Marty Fried- went on to found Alternative Tentacles recordings of the four classic Kennedys man, Chris Broderick, Kiko Loureiro) in Records, spout more politically-charged was originally captured for broadcast on ripping through their snarkiest surf ‘n’ spa- German radio’s Zunderfunk…and became its tumultuous, but never timid, 35-year a “holy grail” among American bootleg existence. collectors, after an initial pressing of 1,000 Mustaine and his former labels have Great Music Monday-Sunday Pandora or Live & Local Happy (under the title Skateboard Party) ran out. Hour! already issued a few “best-of” packages WED. Ladies Night M-F...3-6PM Disc 3 presents a May 24, 1985, home- over the years (Capital Punishment, HALF PRICE ON THURS. Wing Nite! Dine-in only. SELECTED town rager at The Farm in San Francisco, Greatest Hits: Back to the Start, Anthol- APPETIZERS! where slam-dancers could be heard min- ogy: Set the World Afire) and a box set SENIORS: 20% OFF AN ENTREE ‘TIL 5PM gling with actual livestock while Biafra, (Warchest), some of which contain Mus- KIDS MEAL $2 with a purchase of an adult entree. Ray, Klaus, and D.H. steamroll through taine’s meticulous remixes and digital re- “Soup Is Good Food,” “Jock-O-Rama,” mastering of key cuts and classic tracks. “MTV Get Off the Air,” “Hellnation,” and Entertainment&Events! “Macho Insecurity.” Oh, and D.H.’s mom Do Megadeth fans really need an- Mother's Day Sat. May 11th even got to introduce the boys. other compilation? The short answer is Karaoke Night/Contest “maybe,” or “it depends.” Brunch Sunday May 12th The triple-set showcases the pioneering Sun., May 12th Mother's Day Brunch 11am -5pm punkers at their fastest, loudest, and angri- Unlike prior collections, Warheads on Tues. May 14th est, with Biafra spewing against consumer- Foreheads is a three-disc set of Mus- 11am Queen of Hearts 8pm ism, conformity, and corruption as Ray’s taine’s preferred pieces from the first Fri. May 17th album (1985’s Killing Is My Business… Reservations Piano Bar w/Julie Slattery 7-10pm Echoplex-drenched guitar chords (and spy Karaoke 440-983-4809 Tues. May 21st movie leads) wail over booming bass and and Business is Good) through the band’s Queen of Hearts 8pm kinetic karate drums. most recent (2016’s Grammy-winning Contest! All Events Fri. May 24th If you dig Black Flag, Circle Jerks, The Dystopia), all polished and presented Sat. May 11th Valerie Marini 6:30 -9:30pm Misfits, Pennywise, Rancid, and other with new “Vic Rattlehead” mascot Sports Bar! Sat. May 25th fist-pumping hardcore acts but haven’t artwork. Set the World Afire (2008) only Sat. May 25th 2nd Night of Karaoke Contest checked out vintage Dead Kennedys, surveyed as far as 2007’s United Abomi- Registration forms to Banquet Room! Tues. May 28th nations album, so it’s safe to say that Queen of Hearts 8pm now’s a good time to refer to the quartet compete are available at call Jodi: 440-487-7538 responsible for politicizing West Coast Warheads renders all prior Megadeth col- Callaway's Grille or visit Fri. May 31st Nia Covington 7-10pm punk for the masses lections redundant…if not obsolete. bit.ly/callaways-karaoke-contest HUGE ROTATING You know, before the “suede denim secret Named after military slang for preci- Callaway's Grille SELECTION OF Craft police” come knock-knock-knocking at sion missile targeting, the eye-popping 6666 Chapel Rd. • Madison • (440) 983-4809 Beer! your front door. digipak surveys all fifteen Megadeth www.callawaysgrillemadison.com • Mon.-Th. 3-10pm • Fri.-Sat. 3-11pm • Sun. open Continued on page 17 16 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice Continued from Page 16 where metal connoisseurs tend to value 1979, a large portion was never released, Charlie Chaplin in “City Lights.” Named studio albums…which means just about substance and skill over style…so now or even recorded, until now. after the Little Tramp’s 1930 silent rom- anybody who ever had a Megadeth it’s time for U.S. headbangers to catch up With Bruce busy on Broadway, Lofgren com film, the jazzy, saxophone-adorned membership card is represented. And with Carmine and company. finally had time to give the tunes he craft- (that’s Branford Marsalis) finds the often- while the set understandably leans heav- Appice’s 2019 reissue comes in either a ed all those years ago with Reed a proper droll Lou emphasizing humanity’s lighter ily on cuts from popular 1990s LPs like 12-track CD or whopping 32-track digital treatment in his Arizona home studio. side. Cautionary rocker “Don’t Let Your Rust in Peace (“Holy Wars,” “Hangar download, combining songs from the first Bolstered by muscular, E Street-worthy Guard Down” encourages confidence and 18,” “Polaris”), Countdown to Extinc- two Zeus titles. Go for the whole kit ‘n’ grooves by Andy Newmark (drums) and conviction, while the piano and organ- tion (“Skin O’ My Teeth,” “Symphony of caboodle, and you’ll enjoy electrifying Kevin McCormick (bass), Lofgren shines slathered “Cut Him Up” finds Lofgren Destruction”), and Youthanasia (“Train contributions from Steve Morse (“4 Miles on a dozen ditties that highlight his guitar tearing loose on an extended guitar solo of Consequences,” “A Tout le Monde”), High”), Neal Schon (“Out of Mind”), Yn- prowess, vulnerable vocal delivery, and “way down in the heart of the city.” it does a good job sampling one or two gwie Malmsteen (“This Time Around”), clever orchestration…and stand collec- Nils’ own new songs are tender and tracks apiece from Cryptic Writings Vivian Campbell (“Doin’ Fine”), Paul tively as a heartfelt salute to his departed touching: Homecoming ballad “Pretty (1997), Risk (1999), The World Needs Gilbert (“Where You Belong”), and friend (Reed died in 2013). Soon” rolls gently on Lofgren’s acoustic a Hero (2001), The System Has Failed Elliot Easton (“Time to Set Alarms”). “Attitude City” is a feisty nod to (and strumming, while feisty “Rock or Not” (2004), and subsequent Megadeth offer- Other Carmine conspirators include Ted dares iron-hearted, politically-minded ings, too. playful knock on) neighborhood tough Nugent, Dweezil Zappa, Bumblefoot, Ty guys who “strut their stuff” like John audience members to “pick a side, the So yeah, this is the go-to treasure trove Tabor, Dug Pinnick, John Norum, Leslie Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Funky world’s getting friend.” now. It has more cuts than any prior West, and Jennifer Batten. “Give” urges Lofgren listeners to help Elsewhere, the guitar hero dedicates mov- “best-of,” has more polished “defini- Heck, even action movie star Steven Sea- their fellow man, whether that means ing pieces to his wife Amy (“Too Blue tive” versions of said material, and the gal pops up (with guitar pickup designer sacrificing “an arm or a leg”—or donating to Play”), his dog Groucho (“Remember contents were sourced and scrutinized by Seymour Duncan) for a little “GZ Blues.” blood to the local Red Cross. Lennon- You”), and recently-deceased friend Tom Mustaine himself, in order to abide by esque piano ballad “Talk Thru the Tears” Petty (“Dear Heartbreaker”). “The flesh the project’s stated intent of best repre- Blue With boasts crisp lead guitar and a gospel-like may be gone,” ponders Nils, who’s al- senting the creative course of Megadeth, Lou choir. ready said goodbye to E Streeters Danny as well as the band’s slammin’ catalog. Nils Lofgren It doesn’t hurt that the female backup Federici (2008) and Clarence Clemons Nils Lofgren singer sounds a lot like Tina Turner. (2011), “but he’s still not backing down… Guitar Zeus is best known and the music lights our soul.” Carmen for being Bruce Reed’s verses honor (and apologize to) Appice Springsteen’s Continued on page 18 Why would any sideburn-sporting, self-respecting back-flipping lead guitar aficionado guitarist since the mid-1980s (Born in get excited over a the USA). He’s been with The Boss ever solo release by a since, and was inducted into the Rock and drummer? Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, as a member Well, when you’re talking about former of the E Street Band. Jeff Beck / Cactus / King Kobra percus- But Lofgren’s always cut his own course, sionist Carmen Appice, you know you’re too: He fronted the 1970s band Grin, in for an impressive rhythmic ride. And recorded a handful of solo albums, when you combine those considerable performed with Neil Young and Crazy drum skills with an all-star roster of Horse, and appeared in Ringo’s All-Starr six-string shredders—as Appice does on Band. Guitar Zeus—it’s time to pay attention. Now Nils is back with his first solo ef- Originally issued in the late ‘90s, Guitar fort since 2011’s Old School. Issued on Zeus positions Appice’s superlative Lofgren’s own Cattle Track Road label, stick-work and vocals at the epicenter Blue With Lou pairs a half dozen new Nils of a veritable maelstrom of original and tracks with another six songs he wrote cover hard rock and metal—all gener- with Lou Reed in the late ‘70s. Legend ated by some of the slickest, smoothest, has it Lofgren shared a demo tape with and most soulful “gunslingers” in the biz the Velvet Underground vocalist, who (Brian May, Slash, Richie Sambora, Zakk took such an instant liking to the music Wylde). that he dictated potential song lyrics to The disc was popular enough to war- Lofgren over the phone. rant several sequels: Guitar Zeus 2: The planned team-up album never hap- Mind Channel Radio, and Guitar Zeus: pened. And while pieces of the shared Conquering Heroes followed in 1997 and material did crop up on Nils’ eponymous 2009. The titles caught on fast overseas, fifth LP (and Reed’s own The Bells) in North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 17 North Coast Voice Continued from page 17 ‘80s, was entirely focused on Farfisa. Marcarian and Pfeifer trade leads vocals. lusion. So, The Secret is the prestige—the Formed by Marcarian and guitarist Robert She’s got pleasing, Ronnie Spector- essence of the trick itself—and answer Who’s meets-Connie Francis pipes; he prefers a to the onlooker’s query of “How’d he do Landing in Pfeifer while attending Syracuse Univer- sity in New York (and later Ohio State), short, snippy spiel. The two share singing that?” My Hangar? duties on eight-minute confessional The Human Human Switchboard was one of very few Here, Parsons weaves it into a metaphor “first wave” bands capable of blending “Refrigerator Door,” whose lyrics conjure for love, and for life itself. Commencing Switchboard bookish, sometimes confrontational lyrics lonely nights of coffee and cigarettes at with a six-minute instrumental interpreta- Think Farfisas the kitchen table. only belong in with greasy grooves, mirthful melodies, tion of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (with rectory basements, and jagged, angular guitar. And fans at the Our favorite Switchboard songs are the orchestra conducted by Tom Brooks and V funeral parlors, Hurrah Club in New York, Maxwell’s in ones many would consider their most featuring Steve Hackett on lead guitar), and nursing homes? Rick Wakeman Hoboken, and the 9:30 Club in Washing- accessible. “(I Used to) Believe in You” the album is a compelling compendium (Yes), Keith Emerson (ELP), Richard ton loved it. It was cynical punk meets is a scathing, ska-tastic number with busy of adventurous progressive pop-rock Wright (Pink Floyd), and Ray Manzarek bubblegum pop; sweet medicine to make bass and mischievous organ arpeggios. with lyrics whose primary concern is that (The Doors) would beg to differ. Sure, the the bitter messages go down. “(Say No to) Saturday’s Girl” is a bubbly, mysterious, metaphysical intersection of organ’s cheesy timbre invokes carnival With Ron Metz as their drummer, the deliriously catchy come-on from gal to heart, body, and mind. calliope and bad sci-fi movies, and (in couple returned to Coventry in Cleveland, guy with a sensuous sax solo featuring Adhering to his standard method of the wrong hands) typically produces a and recorded a few demos at SUMA Ernie Krivda. “A heart is not quite a heart operating when it comes to vocals, sound that might be described as kitsch Studio in Painesville, with Pere Ubu’s until it’s been broken,” muses Marcarian. Parsons picks whoever he thinks is the at best…and crap at worst. But in the Dave Thomas co-producing, for Rough We strongly suggest dropping the needle “right” person to best serve each song. right hands—such as those belonging to Trade Records in the U.K. That led to a on this Switchboard classic, or adding it Thus, Jason Mraz handles lead on the airy the above-mentioned progressive rock full-length debut for IRS Records, and a to your iTunes library (each LP comes “Miracle,” while Lou Gramm (Foreigner) keyboard icons—the Farfisa can be a quasi-official live bootleg of a November with an mp3 download card) in due haste. delivers a soulful reading on piano-pow- very cool tool indeed. Just ask The B-52s, 1981 “Coffee Break” show at the old ered “Sometimes.” Current “Live Project” Blondie, XTC, The Talking Heads, and Agora for WMMS radio. members Todd Cooper and P.J. Olssen Squeeze. guest on the elegant, accordion-anointed Unfortunately, things never really took The Secret Or Myrna Marcarian, whose role in off for the band. Marcarian and Pfeifer “Soiree Fantasique,” the Toto / ELO-like Alan Parsons “Requiem,” and the melancholy “Beyond Cleveland / Kent-based trio Human dabbled in other musical projects after “Time…is flow- Switchboard, in the late ‘70s and early splitting in 1985. Each released at least the Years of Glory.” Jared Mahone tack- ing like river,” les “Can’t Get There from Here,” a nod to one solo album. Pfeifer worked for crooned Eric Disney subsidiary Hollywood Records, nostalgia and carpe diem ditty used in the Woolfson on The (unreleased) Star Wars fan film 5-25-77. became an author (University of Strang- Alan Parsons ers), and put together the Tabby Chinos in Project’s Turn “Touch the sky,” beckons Mahone. “If the early 2010s. of a Friendly you don’t, when you grow old you’ll The folks at Fat Possum know the Human Card in 1981. Thirty years on, Parsons wonder why.” Switchboard debut Who’s Landing in My himself remains acutely aware of time’s But Parsons reserves the moving, bit- Hangar deserved more attention that it passage, and of the fact that his prolific tersweet “As Lights Fall” for himself, as ever received, so after testing the waters career (which started as an engineer for its lyric speaks to retirement from one’s with a 2019 reissue of the group’s Fly-In The Beatles and producer on Pink Floyd’s professional career: “I set out to make my EP for Record Store Day, they pulled the Dark Side of the Moon) may be nearing mark, to forge around despite the dark,” trigger on a re-pressing of said album for an end. Nothing lasts forever, not even sings Alan. “When I find my way to that nostalgic fans, vinyl collectors, curious for musical geniuses (hello, Brian Wilson peaceful glen, there will be no regrets.” and Paul McCartney). Which might kids, and other lo-fi loving folks who’d There are allusions to levitation and simply missed out the first go-round. explain why Parsons—who continued touring with his “Live Project” band fol- disappearing acts, to crystal balls and mir- And boy, Marcarian really did work won- lowing Woolfson’s retirement and death rors. There are obligatory lines about in- ders with that kooky organ. (2009)—was inspired to get back behind cantations, clever spells, and well-crafted “Book on Looks” is a spastic rocker with the console (and microphone) to craft his tales, and tear-jerking references to cur- impressive slap / pop bass, courtesy one first solo album in fifteen years. tain calls and final bows. But everything of the band’s three credited bassists. “I works, thanks to Parsons’ ear for melody Like The Alan Parsons Project concepts and rhythm—and to sharp performances Can Walk Alone” is an exuberant, self- albums of old (Tales of Mystery and empowering kiss-off to an ex-lover, and by guests like Vinnie Colaiuta and Danny Imagination, I Robot, Pyramid, etc.), The Thompson (drums), Nathan East and Guy “In This Town” a dark, cow-punk post- Secret has a common thread, with songs card from a down-on-its-luck metropolis, Erez (bass), Jake Shimabukuro (ukulele), touching upon similar (or connected) top- and Michael Fitzpatrick (cello). where “no one has to tell the kids they’re ics and themes. broke” and “you can turn your heart off if Should The Secret be Alan Parsons’ swan you like.” Slinky surf / spy (think Austin But the title doesn’t refer to some bit of song, it’s a great way to go out. “3-2-1 Powers) miasma finds Pfeifer eyeing an closely-guarded gossip. Rather, it alludes now your gag is done,” sings Jordan Huff- old flame who’s got a kid of her own now. to Parson’s love of magic and the art of il- man on “The Limelight Fades Away.”

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May 25 • 4-8 Saturdays! featuring Steve Hackett on lead guitar), Graham Hancock Book Tour - May/June 2019 the album is a compelling compendium May 11, 18, 25 & June 1 Sportsterz of adventurous progressive pop-rock We, who are blessed with the sense of sight century (both in Russia); with lyrics whose primary concern is that while gazing at the night sky, might well one on June 30, 1908, Clay Street Inn mysterious, metaphysical intersection of wonder at the immensity of it all. City dwell- over Tunguska, which Mon. May 27 • 12-4 heart, body, and mind. ers don’t have the opportunity to see the flattened 770 square Old Firehouse Winery Milky Way - “the watery serpent” of ancient miles of Siberian forest, 11am - 3pm Adhering to his standard method of mythologies. And we may further ponder the yet resulted in no known operating when it comes to vocals, question asked by astronomers: “what’s out human injuries due to the Sat. June 1 • 7-10 Parsons picks whoever he thinks is the there?”. Galileo, striving to find the truth of area’s sparse popula- Acoustic Vocal “right” person to best serve each song. the workings of our solar system, paid a price tion. But the other, more Sounds from the Deer’s Leap Winery Thus, Jason Mraz handles lead on the airy for his courage. The question is not merely the recent super bolide burst Past and Present. “Miracle,” while Lou Gramm (Foreigner) stuff of X-files philosophy. Without flights of occurred on February 15, Sounds from the fancy involving extraterrestrials and science 2013, over the southern Fri. June 7 • 7:30-10:30 delivers a soulful reading on piano-pow- Big Band Era, the fiction speculation, there is plenty out there Ural region near Chelyabinsk, causing injury 30s, the 60s, Winery at Spring Hill ered “Sometimes.” Current “Live Project” which is very much real … such as asteroids, to persons as well as property damage. Ac- The Beatles to members Todd Cooper and P.J. Olssen comets and meteors. cording to the Wikipedia entry: “the object guest on the elegant, accordion-anointed was undetected … in part because its radiant the hits of today! In less than ten years’ time, the Asteroid Apo- Sat. June 8 • 7-10 “Soiree Fantasique,” the Toto / ELO-like was close to the Sun. Its explosion created phis (God of Chaos to the Egyptians) will be panic among local residents; and about 1,500 For Bookings: Laurello Vineyards “Requiem,” and the melancholy “Beyond making a near flyby of our planet. The future people were injured seriously enough to seek the Years of Glory.” Jared Mahone tack- close encounter is April 13, 2029 … Friday 440.812.1037 medical treatment. Some 7,200 buildings in six www.lostsheepband.com les “Can’t Get There from Here,” a nod to the 13th, no less! This will be an extremely cities across the region were damaged by the nostalgia and carpe diem ditty used in the rare chance for NASA scientists to study the explosion’s shockwave”. And these were mere (unreleased) Star Wars fan film 5-25-77. object; not only due to its close proximity explosions in the atmosphere! (some 19,000 miles distant to Earth while “Touch the sky,” beckons Mahone. “If making its transit), but also its size. Measuring Now comes author, Graham Hancock, a you don’t, when you grow old you’ll 1,110 feet in width, an asteroid of this dimen- decades-long, fearless journalist in seeking wonder why.” sion is thought to rarely bend pass our blue the truth on the fascinating subject of lost But Parsons reserves the moving, bit- jewel. But not so in Earth’s billions-years-old civilizations; about what happened to our pre- tersweet “As Lights Fall” for himself, as past history. Global catastrophic events have cious planet in the distant past; what caused its lyric speaks to retirement from one’s left their mark on Earth’s landmasses, and on the collapse of these ancient civilizations who the sea floors. left massive megalithic structures - many professional career: “I set out to make my submerged due to subsequent rising sea levels. Discounting extreme volcanism creating chok- mark, to forge around despite the dark,” We know of Noah’s Flood; the Sumerian epic ing greenhouse gases, it’s widely believed that sings Alan. “When I find my way to that of Gilgamesh; and other mythological tales an asteroid or comet strike(s) caused the mass peaceful glen, there will be no regrets.” (found all of the world) of water drowning extinction of dinosaurs some 65 million years the land. In Plato’s Socratic works entitled There are allusions to levitation and ago. According to the National Geographic Timaeus and Critias, he recounts the journey website: “the extraterrestrial impact theory disappearing acts, to crystal balls and mir- of Solon to Egypt who was told the story of stems from the discovery that a layer of rock rors. There are obligatory lines about in- the lost civilization of Atlantis. Were these dated precisely to the extinction event is rich cantations, clever spells, and well-crafted historical events morphing memory into myth? in the metal iridium”. Although abundant in tales, and tear-jerking references to cur- Mr. Hancock has explored these ideas previ- tain calls and final bows. But everything the Earth’s core, the metal iridium is rare on Earth; but it’s found in meteorites at the same ously (to the consternation of 20th century archaeologists) in his books Fingerprints Of works, thanks to Parsons’ ear for melody concentration as in this layer. This led scien- The Gods; Underworld and Magicians Of and rhythm—and to sharp performances tists to postulate that the iridium was scattered The Gods. He questions “an entrenched belief by guests like Vinnie Colaiuta and Danny worldwide when a comet or asteroid struck system about the human condition and about Thompson (drums), Nathan East and Guy somewhere on Earth and then vaporized”. In our collective past in which modern, advanced Erez (bass), Jake Shimabukuro (ukulele), Mexico, a huge crater, measuring 110 miles civilization is seen as the product of thousands wide, carved out a chunk of the Yucatan and Michael Fitzpatrick (cello). of years of linear social and technological peninsula, and has been dated to 65 million evolution”. Hancock has said that “we are a Should The Secret be Alan Parsons’ swan years. Most scientists believe that the fallout species with amnesia”. song, it’s a great way to go out. “3-2-1 from this asteroid impact killed the dinosaurs. now your gag is done,” sings Jordan Huff- The author sets his sights on this continent in man on “The Limelight Fades Away.” Fast forward in time. There were two, better- understood meteor air bursts in the past Continued on Page 20 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 19 North Coast Voice Continued from page 19 old bones and teeth of a mastodon that show his new book, America Before: The Key to evidence of modification by early humans. Earth’s Lost Civilization, newly published by Analysis of these finds dramatically revises The Most Fun Radio on Radio the timeline for when humans first reached St. Martin’s Press. What occurred some 12,800 years ago, which brought approximately 1,200 North America, according to the new research. years of struggle for the surviving remnants The bones, tusks and molars, many of which with The Most Fun Music! of humanity? This was during a period known are sharply broken, were found deeply buried as the Younger Dryas, which ended approxi- alongside large stones that appeared to have mately 11,600 years ago. This was NOT in the been used as hammers and anvils, making this distant past. There was a “return to glacial con- the oldest in situ, well-documented archaeo- ditions” on the northern land mass of America; logical site in the Americas”. resulting in the extinction of many North Sadly and ironically, by current global American species of Pleistocene megafauna. warming conditions as well as by clearing These animals included camels, mammoths, of rainforests in the Amazon basin, throwing and the giant, short-faced bear, among others. back the curtain of time, there are new geo- But what happened to those who lived through logical discoveries being made. Just recently this period; and what became of their progeny? in Greenland, beneath the melting of ice, an Follow us on Twitter & Facebook, From time to time, the land bridge connecting eighteen-mile wide crater was found. It is con- Siberia with Alaska would be open to traffic -fa jectured that a massive object from the Torrid cilitating the flow from one giant land mass to Meteor Shower (through which stream the log onto magic1025.com for a link to both! the other. During the Ice Age(s), our northern Earth passes twice a year), impacted the area, human ancestors would encounter something causing a disruption in global climate condi- much beyond The Wall of Game Of Thrones tions, reversing a warming trend. At a certain epic. They would find miles-high ice moun- layer, impact events create nano-diamonds; www.magic1025.com tains. Corridors would have to be found in and other rare metals such as platinum, gold the search of warmer climes to the south. But and the aforementioned iridium can be found. there were parts of Alaska that were inhabit- Although not yet confirmed, this layer roughly Your FM Home of the able. In America Before, Hancock goes over corresponds to 13,000 years ago, or at the the work of French-Canadian archaeologist, agreed time of the onset of the last Ice Age. Jacques Cing-Mars, former curator of what is The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis is Cleveland Cavaliers! now the Canadian History Museum, who first revisited in America Before, wherein Mr. discovered evidence in three hollows in the Hancock poses the question: was an advanced Yukon (known as the Bluefish Caves) of early civilization in America lost to history in the human settlements. His findings offered proof global cataclysm that ended the last Ice Age? of much older human presence dating to before There is a growing body of evidence, evolving the so-called Native American Clovis culture current scientific thinking, to believe that a of 13,000 years ago. In an excellent article by giant asteroid, and its fragments, struck the Heather Pringle (who interviewed Cing-Mars), northern hemisphere causing the most recent she states that Cing-Mars found “the bones of glaciation beginning 12,800 years; lasting for extinct horses and wooly mammoths bearing more than a thousand years, or until 11,600 what seemed to be the marks from human years ago when the earth regained its bal- butchering and toolmaking. Radio-carbon test ance. And what of those early ancestors who results dated the oldest finds to around 24,000 witnessed and lived through such events? years before the present”. They most certainly would have escaped the Hancock also studies the work of Al Goodyear, encroaching ice caps, heading south through a retired South Carolina Institute of Archae- Central and South Americas. Or they existed ology and Anthropology professor at the in habitable, ice-free zones in Alaska as University of South Carolina, who discovered proven by Cing-Mars and his research team. (digging below the Topper Clovis site near Al- And today, because of increasing rainforest lendale, S. C.), the artifacts of ancient humans, deforestation in the Amazon, geoglyphs or radio-carbon dated to before 50,000 years massive earthworks are being revealed; literal- ago. This is long before what was thought be ly “squaring the circles” and updating modern the first human occupation of the area. And in scientific thought regarding the composition of 2017, by sheer luck of an archaeologist being early humans of the Americas. attached to a road construction project in San America Before: The Key To Earth’s Lost Diego, work was halted to reveal bones of a Civilization is a must read for anyone wishing mastodon, which had been worked upon by to go beyond the confines of rigid academia, early humans. Hancock references the work of and willing to explore alternative theories, Dr. Thomas Demere, curator of paleontology grounded in deep research, on the rise and fall and Director of Paleo Services at the San Di- of ancient civilizations. As Mr. Hancock says: ego Natural History Museum, who is studying “there is no room for dogma” in the scientific what is known as the Cerutti mastodon site. pursuits. For more information on these sub- In the online journal, Science Daily, it states jects, and Graham Hancock’s North American [about this discovery]: “An Ice Age site in San book tour dates, you may visit Diego, California, preserves 130,000-year- www.grahamhancock.com 20 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice MOVIE REVIEWS ■■■ By Westside Steve Simmons memory of those days. Bob Odenkirk, also known as Saul Goodman from BET- Westside Steve V TER CALL SAUL, is the president of the Friday 5/10 • 8:30 PM • Barbarino's United States as well as an idiot, who has Avengers: Endgame decided not to run for re-election in order Marvel Disney|PG 13|181 min May 17, 18, 19 to pursue his dream of getting into the I apologize for foisting yet another superhero The Keys Put-in-Bay movies. extravaganza on you in the same issue, but Fri. 7-10 • Sat. 2-4 & 8-11 • Sun. 1-4 the two are at opposite ends of the month and Everything looks like sunshine and roses Fri. 5/24 • 8:30 PM • Sully's Irish Pub for the heir apparent Field and her far- AVENGERS: ENDGAME looks to be the reaching environmental plan, that seems biggest box office opening in the history of, oh Saturday 6/1 • 4:30 PM Long Shot a lot like AOC’S Green New Deal. She hell, the universe. Old Firehouse Winery Summit entertainment / Lionsgate|R|123 min crosses paths with Flasky and hires him I think this is number four, maybe, with Geneva-on-the-Lake to write a little spice into her speeches AVENGERS, AVENGERS 2: AGE OF Thursday 6/6 • 7:00 PM It’s possible that this film will please or ULTRON, AVENGERS INFINITY WAR and displease viewers depending on how they for the upcoming presidential campaign. On Tap • Medina It turns out she has always had the hots now AVENGERS: ENDGAME (working title Summer on the patio see Seth Rogen. He’s just the slightest AVENGERS INFINITY WAR 2.) Apparently, bit polarizing. I know some people can’t for this unpleasant schlub, which is major leap of reality number two. He’s actu- CAPTAIN AMERICA THE FIRST AVENG- June 7, 8, 9 • Fri, Sat, Sunday stand him and some, like myself, like ER didn’t make the cut for the official Marvel Riverfront Irish Festival him pretty well in the right situation, usu- ally reluctant to take the job because he Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio • (see website for times) fears that she, as a politician, can’t be as list of films about a team of superheroes ally playing the part of the lovable loser. saving the universe. Like most Marvel Comics To purchase Westside Steve Simmons I guess you could say he’s the chairman abrasive and radical as he wants her to be. newest CD A Pirates Life visit He thinks any softening of that agenda and characters, these guys are imitations of of the board of the modern-day Pack DC Comics and The Avengers are Stan Lee’s www.cdbaby.com/artist/westsidestevesimmons is tantamount to betrayal and sooner or (Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, etc.), version of the Justice League of America. www.westsidesteve.com who seems a bit charisma-challenged, later will come between them, especially Well, they say imitation is the sincerest form especially when compared to previous when someone reads the environmental of flattery and I have to admit Stan Lee is versions (the Frat Pack, the Brat Pack, plan to the President and once again evil certainly a man of great stature in this industry and the infamous Rat Pack). Those of right-wingers demand it be gutted. She’s and has done an outstanding job with his less you who remember ZACK AND MIRI or struggling with her conscience, trying than original characters. to decide if it’s better to compromise or SAUSAGE PARTY (both of which I like One would think that a film just over 3 hours a lot) also know that Rogen is no stranger have nothing to do with him, when the bad guys, who have hacked his laptop, long would require a synopsis of many pages to over-the-top vulgarity, which is the but unfortunately the story isn’t really all that cornerstone of this latest political roman- threaten blackmail with a video of him interesting. If you have followed this series at tic comedy romp, LONG SHOT. In this masturbating all over himself. I’m not all you will remember Thanos, the space goon case, the emphasis is definitely on the kidding, this is the average level of humor with big plans for the universe. Like many word “political” because frankly it’s not throughout this turd of a motion picture. dystopian tales, the Earth (and I’m guessing funny, and the vulgarity overwhelms the Rather than playing the traditional lovable everywhere else) is overpopulated, leading to romance like a cat turd would overwhelm schlub I mentioned before, Rogen takes shortages, famines, war, etc. Thanos figures an orange blossom. the character a couple more steps into full that if he could just destroy half the people in the universe, the few remaining would get Sporting a grubby beard that will remind asshole. No matter how badly one tries, the premise just can’t be believed, and it along better. Well. we all know what happens you of the Smith Brothers of cough drop when you assume, but the big fella proceeds fame, and a wardrobe slightly less styl- really needs to if this dog is going to suc- ceed on any level. Which, unfortunately, with this plan anyway. Of course, destroying ish than Michael Moore, Rogen is Fred half the people in the universe is a pretty tall Flasky, a zealous left-wing journalist it does not. LONG SHOT now has earned order and he will need some extra help in the who finds himself unemployed because a spot on my shelf of the worst comedies form of magical, or extraterrestrial, or both, of the dastardly right-wing mainstream ever, next to CADDYSHACK 2 and magic blue crystals. Yes, the very same stupid media. That’s the first big leap of real- DUMB AND DUMBER. As you know, magic crystals they have bored me all the way ity. Oh, he’s also playing the part of a I’ve disagreed with lots of people over through every other AVENGERS movie and Brooklyn Jew with as much authenticity lots of films and I actually heard laughter BLACK PANTHER. coming from the theater, but I’m assum- as ham on white with American cheese That’s tough luck for the good guys because and mayo. Charlize Theron is Charlotte ing those patrons were either heavily medicated or brain-damaged. Thanos has already wiped out half the uni- Field, not only one of the most brilliant verse five years ago. To make matters worse, and accomplished women in the world F+ he also destroyed the crystals and has assumed but also the Secretary of State. It turns WSS room temperature by way of decapitation at out that years ago she used to babysit the hands of Thor. Flasky, who has quite an embarrassing Continued on page 22 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 21 North Coast Voice Continued from page 21 arrows of arrogance and ego that all teenage the movie is. People with very differ- I have no problem suspending reality in any kids fall prey to. ent backgrounds and life experiences, kind of science fiction, so when the solution, One of the fun subplots is a series of scenes and more importantly stories to tell, find building a time machine, pops into the mind of where Shazam (Zachary Levi) finds out what ways to relate to each other in that short a Dr. Banner, I figured “Hey that could work.” powers he has, like super strength, super span of time. Doesn’t seem too odd until One thing has changed in recent history and vision, flight, invulnerability. It takes him a you discover the hook - they relate to that is that somebody has found a way to while to figure them out, but soon enough he each other by randomly bursting into merge the Hulk and Dr. Banner into one being, starts showing off and accepting cash tips for Broadway-esque songs. (The film itself as big and strong as the Hulk and as intelligent performing incredible feats, much to the dis- is actually an adaptation of a musical play and well-spoken as Doctor B. So the plan is, pleasure of his new friend Freddy (Jack Dylan of the same name.) with the help of the time machine, each of the V Grazer) who tries to rein him in. Another side superheroes has to go back five years in time, Shazam Here’s something of a spoiler alert, as Warner Brothers|PG 13|132 min story concerns the bullies who pick on Freddy seek out a magic crystal, bring them all back, and learn their lesson, but in a refreshingly one of the things that make this film put them all together for enough power to de- This is a little unexpected but pleasantly so. non-violent way that includes a very cool appealing, or not, is finding out what stroy Thanos, who I thought was already dead, It sure seems there’s another superhero movie cameo. I won’t spill those beans now. everyone’s individual story is and how and his army of monsters. This, of course, will out every week and most of them suck. I sup- they relate to the others. Read on at your Meanwhile Doctor Sivana (Mark Strong) is bring back everybody who has been disinte- pose they are all a little bit of fun in their own own risk. Among the passengers are: the on a rampage. He’s the bad guy who thinks he grated. Actually, this setup is a tedious process way but too much of the SOS gets tiresome. homeless guy (Giancarlo Esposito), who should have been given the power of Shazam but I’m going to give the film a grade a little Even with the two heavyweights of the in- but now receives his abilities from the group doesn’t seem to really have a story to tell bit higher than what would be reflected by my dustry in their camp, DC Comics has recently of demons that the old wizard had kept locked but acts as the glue that holds the bunch enjoyment. fallen behind the imitative Stan Lee at Marvel, up for years. The climax is something of an together; a beautiful paranoid young may he rest in peace. There was a big kerfuffle I was honestly bored through most of it, but after-school special, as Billy realizes how woman who was violently assaulted in decades ago when DC sued a company called it’s like listening to Yngwie Malmsteen’s important teamwork is. Sure, it’s a little her past and now trusts no one; a young, Fawcett for a Captain Marvel / Shazam char- “Arpeggios from Hell.” It isn’t particularly hokey but it didn’t bother me at all and prob- seemingly professional, woman who has acter that looked like copyright infringement enjoyable, but you can’t help but be astounded ably won’t bother anybody, except maybe that found out she is pregnant, is frightened of of DC’s Superman. When the dust settled, by the sheer virtuosity. It truly is a gigantic one in a million SHAZAM purist. It’s a lot of ending up like her single mother, but who Fawcett was SOL, Marvel eventually wound production. Sadly, even with three hours, it’s fun, much more than two hours of noise and will end up bonding with an elderly piano up with Captain Marvel, and Shazam stayed almost impossible to stay focused on most of destruction, and hopefully the grandchildren as a minor player in the DC Comics stable. teacher who has a terrible loss in her the sub-stories (some feuding members need of the people at Fawcett Entertainment feel Back in 1940, Captain Marvel aka Shazam past; and a young nerd whose attraction to reconcile, one member has to die, the comic vindicated. showed up in Whiz comics. Actually, Shazam for one of the other passengers has been relief of Rocket Raccoon and a fat drunk mistaken for something more sinister. Thor, Thanos and his daughters’ problems is the name of the wizard charged with finding B+ and more), so the producers are forced to trim a champion to protect the world from a bunch WSS I guess there are two levels on which you them down to their cores, eliminating much, of imprisoned demons. Originally, he found can enjoy this film (or not). First, you but not all, of the empathy-building opportuni- a crippled newsboy named Billy Batson, who need to clear your mind of the musical ties. And I give them props for their effort, as was deemed to be pure of heart and given police drama COP ROCK. Now you can the first two hours or so are dedicated to trying the ability to change into the mighty Captain move on to whether or not you enjoyed to build those stories before the inevitable Marvel merely by uttering the wizard’s name. the music. I personally thought it was Battle Royale of noise explosions and blowing Then he’ll go out and beat up bad guys, save alright but, as with any musical, the first shit up. people from disaster, stuff like that. Well, two reasons for this movie coming to light are the time you hear the songs they haven’t had Even when that happens, it’s not as bad as facts that: (a) superhero movies always rake a chance to take hold in your memory. I most because every Marvel hero, and there are in a lot of dough, and (b) nobody really cares might have enjoyed them more the third a slew of them, shows up for the final scene about the origin of Billy Batson or Shazam (be or fourth time I’d heard the soundtrack, and that’s kind of fun. honest when you hear Shazam you think of but alas that wasn’t an option. Number This is the polar opposite of LORD OF THE Gomer Pyle right?) anymore so the writers are two, do you empathize with the charac- RINGS, which tried to pack so much story pretty much free to do whatever they like. Stuck ters? It took me a while to settle into the into so little time. AVENGERS: ENDGAME Speakeasy films|PG 13|90 min direction of the film but yes, I did. The Here they’ve decided to take a few surefire relationships between the characters and needed to stretch out some very slim plot hooks off the shelf, add just a touch of politi- pickins over a lot of movies and many miles An interesting little film that’s taken a the telling of their individual stories gets cal correctness but not enough to stink up the rather roundabout way to get to the the- of celluloid film. But it is a huge and impres- joint, and a nice dash of comedy in order to clearer and clearer as the movie goes on sive accomplishment and I give them credit put together a very enjoyable flick. aters. Originally released for the Newport and my enjoyment level steadily rose. If for that. Not to mention the almost endless list Beach Film Festival, it was then stuck on you are a movie buff, I suggest you seek of stars who have signed on for this epic, and, First of all, Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is somebody’s shelf for a couple of years, this one out and be a little bit patient. It sadly enough, Stan Lee’s last cameo. no longer a crippled newsboy but an orphan only to be released just now into a limited does grow on you. I started at a C- and bouncing from foster home to foster home, number of brick-and-mortar cinemas. ended up with a solid B, but, just from a I didn’t love it, didn’t even really like it that determined to find his birth mother and believ- much, but for the sheer ambition… That’s kind of fun as I’ve never been to male musician’s point of view, I thought ing she must be searching for him too. This the AMC in Solon before. the audio tracks sounded a bit too pro- B- determination puts him at odds with his latest foster family but he also will form a bond The description itself is a little weird but cessed in the vocal range for my taste, but WSS with one of the kids, who is actually crippled. not exceedingly so. Here’s what happens; it wasn’t a deal-breaker. I think it’s worth your time to check this one out. By the way don’t bother sitting through the Modern-day Billy is selected by the wizard due to a computer glitch, a handful of entire list of credits, there is no teaser this Shazam but oddly enough, as we will find out, commuters find themselves stuck (hence B time. he’s not actually pure of heart. Oh, he’s cer- the title) in a subway car for about an tainly not evil but he is prone to the slings and hour and a half, at least that’s how long WSS

22 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice CONCERT REVIEWS ■■■ By Pete Roche Band cofounders Robert Lamm (keys, vocals), Lee Loughnane (trumpet, vocals), V and Jimmy Pankow (trumpet, vocals) con- tinue to anchor the group, both musically and historically, with guitarist Keith How- land (on board since ’95). But this Ohio concert featured another Chicago first, in that its bassist no longer provides high ©2019 Peter M. Roche parts for the group’s lush vocal harmonies. Unlike Cetera (“Baby, What a Big Sur- Chicago prise,” “You’re the Inspiration”) and Scheff They were billed as the “rock and roll (“Will You Still Love Me,” “What Kind of band with horns” when they started play- Man Would I Be”), the young, handsome ing gigs in 1967. Simons is strictly a four-stringer, so the Fifty-two years later, Chicago are still go- guys hired a designated tenor in the person ing strong, in studio and on stage. of Canadian singer Neil Donnell. Granted, it’s been a few moons since the Every single Chicago member (old, new, windy city ensemble cut an album of new and in-between) gave his all in Northfield, stuff (2014’s Chicago XXXVI: Now be- and each looked as if he was having the ing the last). That’s fine, because by the time of his life doing it. That in itself is mid-1980s the group had already amassed a triumph, given that this band plays the enough chart hits to sustain year-round same songs hundreds of times a year (and touring into the ‘90s and ‘00s (even with- rarely takes time off). Some of these dudes out Peter Cetera, who quit in ’85). And may look older than they did in ’76, ’86, or there’s been no shortage of Chicago com- ’96…but they still look like they’re having pilation albums, box sets, DVDs, and live a genuine good time. LYLE offerings from the archives (most bearing Particularly Pankow, who danced, sang JAMES a Roman numeral designation) to sate old backup, delivered thumbs-ups and high- HEATH fans who grew up listening to band…and fives, and led the cheers when not other- THE MULTI-INSTRUMENTAL, to interest (and educate) new generations wise engaged on his trombone. VERSATILE MUSICIAN of pop-rock connoisseurs. Everyone over 40 knows these songs: STILL BOOKING The group has also suffered some attrition “Questions 67 & 68,” “Dialogue I & II,” www.Abbeyrodeo.com in its lineup over the last decade-and-a- FOR 2019 “Wake Up Sunshine,” “Call on Me,” and Saturday, May 18th half, which should come as no surprise “(I’ve Been) Searching So Long” brought Private parties, weddings, given its half-century (and counting) lifes- fans back to the Nixon / Ford eras of Chi- events, long-term care facilities etc. Hooley House pan. To wit, their April 7 stop at the newly- cago Transit Authority (1969), Chicago II Sports Bar & Grille christened MGM (formerly the Hard Rock (1970), and Chicago VII (1972). Portions NEED AN 8-10:30 pm “Rocksino”) in Northfield marked the of the second act hit on the second (and 7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor area debut for bassist Brett Simons (who third) phases of the golden years: “Alive OPENING ACT?? took over for Jeff Coffey, who replaced Now opening for Again” (from 1978’s Hot Streets, in hom- Tuesday, June 25th Jason Scheff, who filled the vacancy left age to guitarist Terry Kath) still sounds bands at venues. by Cetera in ’86). Percussionist Walfredo vivacious and optimistic, “Street Player” Contact me directly Mentor Rocks “Wally” Reyes, Jr. is now Chicago’s (from 1979’s Chicago 13) still bounces Concert Series fulltime drummer (replacing the retired over a disco groove, and Top Ten smashes Subscribe to my 7-9:00 pm Tris Imboden, who came on after Danny “You’re the Inspiration” and “Hard Habit Mentor Civic Center Serpantine’s departure in the early ‘90s), to Break” (from 1984’s Chicago 17) (sung YouTube Channel!! making room for Ramon “Ray” Yslas on Amphitheater by Donnell and Pardini, respectively), are Content added weekly. 8600 Munson Rd., Mentor congas, bongos, and sundry cymbals. still big, breezy ballads that get spectators Lou Pardini joined in Chicago in 2009 singing along and swaying in the aisles. Originals coming Abbey Rodeo is: Jim Bonfonti, Chris Butcher, (taking over the keyboards and soulful The concert’s in-between moments—all later!! midrange vocal formerly handled by Bill Verne McClelland, P. J. Philips, bolstered by the group’s potent horns— Bob Yocum and Chuck Citraro. Champlin), and Ray Herrmann assumed were equally majestic: Instrumental Call/text 440-381-3736 sax (and flute) duties for the retired Walt or contact me on Facebook Check out the Abbey Rodeo video at: Parazaider in 2015. Continued on page 24 www.youtube.com/watch?v=siwWk_2hELk North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 23 North Coast Voice Continued from page 23 Invention of Knowledge. Yesterdays) were pleasant surprises, too. guitar sorcery and remains a touchstone for “Mongonucleosis” was a percussive jam Anderson then galvanized his phoenix-like But Jon—who was in terrific spirits, singing modern “shredders.” that foreshadowed the terrific drum duel rebirth by writing and touring with Yes pals in his trademark tenor whilst dancing at His amplifier-cranking career set the stan- by Reyes and Yslas; tender “If You Leave Trevor Rabin (90125, Big Generator, Talk) the microphone (with stuffed lion “Bebop” dard for ‘80s string-kings like Steve Vai and Me Now” saw Howland and Donnell and Wakeman in ARW. A joint album never in tow)—bookended the whole affair with Joe Satriani, who like Trower can play well strumming acoustic guitars; elements of surfaced—but the power trio (and recent his former band’s biggest hits: “Owner of a with others—but whose solo works (and Pankow’s “Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan” Rock Hall inductees) managed to cut the Lonely Heart” (1983) was a serotonin-induc- overall musical vision) set them apart from suite enraptured (“Make Me Smile”), cool live showpiece Quintessential Yes: The ing opener that primed listeners for other Yes the pack and high above the herd. 50th Anniversary Tour. epics “Yours is No Disgrace” and “I’ve Seen energized (“Now More Than Ever”), and Trower (now in his early 70s) returned to soothed (“Colour My World,” swung Sadly, Squire’s June 2015 death left the All Good People.” V Northfield for a rousing rock clinic at the sweetly by Loughnane). “official” Yes a fraction of its former self, Encore “Roundabout” (from 1971’s Fragile) MGM (formerly Hard Rock) April 11, a Lamm (who sported a shirt that made him with long-timers (but not original) members saw Anderson’s band (most of who hail year removed from his last appearance at look like he had “sleeve” tattoos) wielded Howe and (drummer) Alan White bearing from Orlando and Tampa) ripping away on the venue (April 6, 2018). Yes, the guitar a keytar for “Introduction” and played the torch with keyboardist Geoff Downes guitar (Tommy Carlton), bass (Tim Frank- guru peeled off five or six tracks from a 12-string acoustic guitar on “Begin- (Buggles, Asia)…and yet another Anderson lin), drums (Ray Griffin), and percussion Bridge—but he also revisited other Trower nings,” but returned to his own keyboard surrogate. (“Steady” Joseph, who Jon playfully intro- classics…and premiered dazzling cuts from (to Yslas’s left) for “Does Anybody Really Undeterred, Anderson put his nose to the duced as “Easy” Joe). his new disc, Coming Closer to the Day. Know What Time It is?” Later, he regaled proverbial grindstone and—looking more to Anderson’s agenda completely overlooked “Diving Bell,” “Lonesome Road,” and the crowd “Saturday in the Park.” How- the future than the past—starting writing new substantial ‘80s and ‘90s works like Song “Tide of Confusion” were just as cosmic land’s electric guitar crackled and cooked songs. of Seven, Animation, In the City of Angels, and transcendent as Trower’s best bits from on solos for “Old Days,” “I’m a Man,” Lots of them. With lots of guest musicians, Deseo, and Promise Ring. But when you’re the ‘70s and ‘80s—and saw him work over “Free,” and encore “25 or 6 to 4.” too (Steve Morse, Ian Anderson, Chick a guy who’s crafted dozens of albums over the course of fifty years, you’ve earned the the strings his custom Fender Stratocaster The sublime sounds were augmented by a Corea, Stu Hamm, etc.). right to call the shots. Judging from this (with long neck, jumbo frets, and oversize big-screen backdrop that featured varia- Anderson brought the result of his endeavors audience’s response, maestro Anderson suc- headstock). Trower’s overdrive foot pedal tions of the familiar Chicago “script” logo. to the Hard Rock (now MGM) in Northfield cessfully concocted a satisfying survey that and wah-wah lent extra sizzle and psyche- But it also flashed colorful video vignettes for a stellar, transcendent March 31 perfor- bore samples from all the key points in his delia to his already potent signal-path. and photo slideshows of band members mance with a new 1,000 Hands backup band magical, quasi-mystical musical career. Robin wasn’t much for banter, but he past and present. featuring keyboardist / producer Michael Robin’s MGM guitar marathon wrapped “spoke” volumes with his Fender Strato- We even spotted images of ‘70s percussion Franklin (Joe Walsh, Bruce Hornsby, Pat caster, weaving his way through Bridge of Travers). with an emotional “Little Bit of Sympathy,” expert Laudir de Oliviera. but he returned to the stage with Watts and Sighs selections like “Too Rolling Stoned” Songs from Jon’s latest disc—also titled Taggart for an encore romp through “Rise and “The Fool and Me” with his eyes 1,000 Hands—came off like adrenaline Up Like the Sun” (from 1994’s 20th Century closed and his digits dancing. shots straight to the heart of his Northeast Blues) and spaced-out “For Earth Below.” Trower’s power trio—featuring U.K. Ohio fan base. And while Anderson’s no singer / bassist Richard Watts (Katrina & stranger to blending styles or borrowing The Waves) and drummer Chris Taggart musical cues from other cultures to season (Soul Train, Top of the Pops) was unstop- his progressive rock oeuvre, the fresh fare pable once the guys gained momentum. displayed exciting, unusual combinations of “Somebody Calling” (from 1977’s In City reggae, folk, house, dub, and soul. Tunes like Dreams) was a sterling display of passion “Ramalama,” “Where Does Music Come and precision. “Confessin’ Midnight” (from From,” “Makes Me Happy,” and “First Born Leaders” had playful melodies and buoy- 1975’s For Earth Below) was superlative, ©2019 Peter M. Roche ant rhythms. All delivered with aplomb too. by Anderson and company on a variety of Trower guided fans across “Bridge of Jon Anderson instruments—from state-of-the-art electronic Sighs” halfway through the show, chan- Yes cofounder Jon Anderson just wanted synthesizers to tribal drums, saxophone, and neling emotion and spirituality through his a little time to recuperate after respiratory ukulele. rich, sustained notes and brisk melodies. issues sidelined him in 2008. Naturally, Anderson (dressed predomi- Then he mesmerized Ohio onlookers with Unfortunately, compatriots Steve Howe and Robin Trower another jaw-dropping display of blues-bast- nantly in black) shuffled selections from Like Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, Robin Chris Squire wanted to keep touring the old 1,000 Hands with nuggets from past solo ed prog rock on “Daydream” (from 1973’s Trower is a 1960s guitar god whose rugged hits. So the guitarist and bass player hired a albums…and classic early ‘70s Yes LPs. Twice Removed from Yesterday). Some sound-alike singer to replace Anderson, who It’s been years since Anderson dusted off riffs and fleet-fingered solos influenced guitar practitioners may rival Robin’s speed then took a couple well-deserved years off. certain tracks from his solo debut, Olias of latter-day six-string heroes like Eddie Van and dexterity, but the raw feeling Trower Halen, Steven Wilson, and John Frusciante. But when Anderson started feeling better it Sunhillow (1976), but he did on this occa- conveys on his axe is matched only by is sion, delighting the casino crowd with “To The London native sharped his guitar skills rivaled only by Beck, Santana, and John was less a mere return to good health than with Procol Harum (“A Whiter Shade of it was a total physical and spiritual rejuve- the Runner” and “Flight of the Moorglade.” McLaughlin. It was wonderful to behold Electrifying encore “Starship Trooper” Pale”) until the early ‘70s, when he em- such musical energy emanating from a nation. 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If You Can Dream It, I Can Build It. STAY IN TUNE ■■■ By Luthier Patrick Podpadec Custom Designs It seems as though the Winter is finally work. It has even inspired me to try a new Guitars Basses Vover. The daffodils are blooming, the build this summer. I have been looking Acoustic grass needs mowing and I even saw a lately into building a Mandocello. Electric wasp flying around the other day. Spring Mandolins I had the pleasure of repairing a 1926 Double Necks has had a hard time ‘springing’ the last Gibson K-1 a couple of months ago and couple of years. This is always my favor- Harp Guitars ever since then I’ve been itching to build Major Repairs

ite season because I love the green, the Fast, Reliable Turnover Reliable Fast, one. There are several different styles that Musicians Working for Restorations “The Dreamcaster” colors, the smells, the warmth, and just Custom built are currently being built and the two that Refinishing for Brian Henke Refretting living life outside instead of being all interest me the most is the guitar shaped cooped up in the house. Intonation Adjustments style that I believe a company named Acoustic Pickup Installs Sometimes I wish I could have an open Eastman and Gold Tone manufacture. SPRING SPECIAL air guitar shop, but unfortunately the There is another model which resembles $ woods and instruments need to be hu- a large F-style mandolin. Steven Gilchrist 10 OFF ANY REPAIR midity controlled and that doesn’t work makes one that is incredible. I currently With mention of this ad. well in Northeast Ohio. have a few bodies that were intended to I have said this before, but the spring- be electric Jazz guitars. I might be able Patrick Podpadec time gives me this sense of newness and to use the rough cut necks that I have to Luthier it makes me want to start over again produce a very nice archtop guitar style 440.474-2141 taking that concept and trying to make one. But every time I think that I’m ready it a reality in my shop. I look at all of to start I get this feeling that I should be [email protected] building an F-style shape. It’s going to be the jobs that I have done and also the remove the back so that I could access all www.liamguitars.com jobs that have fallen behind a bit and put one or the other that’s for sure. Before I of the problems at hand. I routed off the start on a new build though, I have sworn them on the top of the list. Some repairs back binding, which allowed me to work require a lot of work and thought that to make sure that I get all of the “left a thin spatula in the seams where the back behind” repairs out of the way. needs to go into the project. I’ve recently meets the sides to remove the back. By started up a project that I have reluc- adding steam with a wet rag and an iron I I also have an attic full of broken instru- tantly been putting aside for far too long. was able to loosen the glue as I painstak- ments that I have purchased along the It requires a massive overhaul. There ingly removed the back. way and am hoping to finish. Some of the are long cracks in each of the sides that things I have are pretty unique and I think have been poorly repaired. The previous I took my time and in a few places I had they would also be fun and challenging to repairs were not aligned so the cracks to reverse my direction to make sure fix up. With Spring arriving and all of the were off set a bit so I need to fix that that I was not splitting the grain on the new yard projects, gardening, lawn main- problem from the previous repairman. (I back. It took some time but the removal tenance, and bird feeding it’s hard to find use that term lightly because, judging by was successful and I was shocked to enough hours in the day to keep up with the work, this person was not an instru- see the condition of the inside. Liter- things. Even though I’m totally against ment repairman.) Actually it looks to ally everything was loose or had fallen cloning humans, I sometimes wish there me like what was put on was rock hard off completely. It also had a 1/8’’ layer were more than one of me to help out. I wood filler and it was sanded down to of dust and dirt that had been there for a guess I could just ask someone else for smooth out the misaligned cracks and very long time. So this repair is almost help, but I’ve never wanted to burden oth- then painted the craziest bright orange, as much work as building a guitar from ers with my work. yes I said bright orange on the sides. scratch. I have been taking pictures of this one and believe I will have to document With that being said I guess the best thing But of course in doing that, there is over for me to do is to walk out to the shop and spray on the back, neck, and top every- it on my website. Sometimes I wonder what possesses me to take on these kind start getting my groove on. So until next where. He, or she, taped it off a little but time, please make sure that whatever it is did not cover the rest of the guitar while of projects but when I tell you the type of guitar that it is it will probably make that you do, do it to the best of your abil- spraying. So that’s problem one, the sec- ity and by all means “Stay in Tune”. ond thing is that the bridge is gone and more sense. 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Rising Appalachia releases Leylines VAnnounces new tour dates Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, known musically as Rising Appalachia, are proud to release their new album, Leylines

Leylines, the band’s seventh studio album, was called their sound “protest music for the modern produced by Joe Henry—the title alluding to age bolstered by delicate, skillful musicianship the concept of invisible lines believed to stretch and otherworldly vocal harmonies.” A full-band around the world between sacred spaces, bonded version of “Resilient” can be heard on the new by a spiritual and magnetic presence. That deep album. In February of this year, the band released sense of connection is key to understanding Ris- “Harmonize” as the first single, which was pre- ing Appalachia as a whole. miered by Rolling Stone. For the ten-day recording session in Marin Rising Appalachia has toured British Colum- County, CA, Rising Appalachia called on legend- bia by sailboat, traversed the U.S. and Europe ary producer Joe Henry, along with longtime band by train, and engaged in immersive cultural members David Brown (stand-up bass, baritone exchange programs in Bulgaria, Ireland, and Listen to Local ESPN 970 WFUN Programming... guitar) and Biko Casini (world percussion, n’goni) Southern Italy, as well as Central and South and two new members, West African musician America—not to mention the countless miles in Lake County Captains, Lake Erie Football, Arouna Diarra (n’goni, talking drum) and Irish their tour van. Tour highlights include Hardly musician Duncan Wickel (fiddle, cello) to bring Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco, Music Hall new life to the band’s blend of world music laced Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, Boulder & Local High School Sports! with their own southern roots, creating an invit- Theatre in Boulder, Colorado, and the Showbox ing folk album. Although Leah and Chloe Smith in Seattle, Washington. The band’s routinely consider their voices to be their primary instru- packed rooms around the globe are a testament ment, Leah also plays banjo and bodhran on the to their self-built success and extremely loyal fan album, while Chloe plays guitar, fiddle, and banjo. base, with no small degree of stubborn indepen- Special guests on Leylines include folk hero Ani dence. DiFranco, soulful songwriter Trevor Hall, and jazz Rising Appalachia will be performing June 6th at trumpeter Maurice Turner. Pyro Arts and Music Festival - Garretsville, OH Leylines runs the gamut with standout songs, To buy and stream Leylines all of which are freshly inspired and inspiring. https://leylines.fanlink.to/RA “Cuckoo” brings together banjo, West African n’goni, and Irish fiddle to tackle the old-time Come to Life Appalachian fiddle tune with a driving fervor. Rising Appalachia is excited to partner with In March, Paste Magazine premiered “Cuckoo,” Come to Life for the release of Leylines. Come calling the track “upbeat and sturdy...rustic to Life serves as the good news network for the Appalachian music revamped for 2019.” The regenerative movement. The music and media uplifting and simple “Sunny Days,” featured by platform is fueled by Guayaki Yerba Mate, whose Relix, brightens the day with no more than the vision holds that yerba mate culture will power Smith sisters’ blend of voices and basic backbeat their Market Driven Regeneration business model hand claps for percussion. Rising Appalachia’s to regenerate ecosystems and create vibrant “longtime favorite” Ani DiFranco contributes her communities. We are driven by the sharing and legendary vocal stylings to “Speak Out,” a musi- celebrating of Yerba Mate, Arts, Activism, Craft cal urge to protect the American South’s diversity, and Culture. In rhythm with Guayaki’s deeply culture, and environmental wealth from the nega- principled journey, Come to Life is moving to tive impact of consumption and capitalism in its change the model for interaction between artists modern age. and organizations in order to create collective “With some of our original songs, it’s a reflection change in the world. By facilitating partnerships of the times. We’re folk singers and we consider and collaborations in authentic and holistic ways, this a folk album, so there’s a lot in there. There’s Come to Life is creating a family of artists, activ- word of politics, of being women in the music ists and change-makers who seamlessly combine industry, as well as a lot about our lives on the their voices, actions, and love to foster regenera- road.” Last year, the band released a duo version tion and create positive change in the world. of “Resilient.” NPR praised the track as an “up- For more information, please visit lifting, original folk anthem” and Rolling Stone www.cometolife.com 26 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 8, 2019 - June 5, 2019 North Coast Voice

Continued from page 13 sic” songs that its audience ranges widely the most prolific and popular performers Male Stand-Up at the American Comedy in age and background, something the working today. He executes a brilliant Awards. He has released eight comedy band has embraced and caters to, with its trifecta as a stand-up comedian, actor albums, including the 2007 GRAMMY concert set lists. and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he Award-winning The Carnegie Hall Per- There simply aren’t enough superlatives performs more than 200 nights annually, formance. He won his second GRAMMY to properly acknowledge the contribu- to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, Award for his album Stark Raving Black tion Deep Purple has made to rock music. New Zealand, Canada and the United and has published three bestselling books: Having sold more than 100 million al- States. He is one of a few performers Nothing’s Sacred (Simon & Schuster, bums and filled global arenas for decades, to sell out multiple renowned theaters, 2005), Me of Little Faith (Riverhead it’s little wonder respected British radio including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Books, 2008) and I’m Dreaming of a station Planet Rock named the group the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, ‘5th Most Influential Band Ever’, whilst Center, the Main Stage at the Mirage in 2010). In 2012, he performed eight sell- VH1 ranked them #22 on its ‘Greatest Las Vegas and most recently, a sold-out out shows at Richard Rodgers Theatre on Artists of Hard Rock’ list. Additionally, Broadway run at the Richard Rodgers Broadway as well as did one of his two Deep Purple was given the ‘Legend Theatre in New York City. HBO Specials BLACK ON BROAD- Award’ at the 2008 World Music Awards His live performances provide a cathartic WAY. In 2015, Black notably voiced the and, was inducted into the Rock and Roll release of anger and disillusionment for character “Anger” in the Academy Award Hall of Fame in 2016. These guys truly his audience. He is a passionate performer winning film from Pixar, “Inside Out.” are ‘rock royalty’. who is a more pissed-off optimist than a Additionally, Lewis Black does a live Deep Purple Announce Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the streaming show called THE RANT IS general public starting this Friday, May rare comic who can cause an audience DUE at the end of each of his standup The Long Goodbye 10 at 10am local time. Fans can visit to laugh themselves into incontinence performances. 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