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30••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Snarp Farkle October 20 - November 3, 2010 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 3 Wallie Bryson and Dave Smalley. Musarra is House of Blues), will accompany The Secret back in town after many years of recording and on vocals and guitar. Dominish, who is now a performing in LA. Locally, he has played with senior at Mentor High School, was only 13 when such notable bands as Sonny Geraci, Buzzy Robertson started working with him. Dominish Lanhart’s Band, The Generators, Stutz Bearcat credits Robertson with mentoring him in aspects and Mr. Sensible. of the music business and with teaching him how Robby DeMarco (B&W shirt - guitarist), John Solomon (sport coat - keyboards), Frank Musarra (gray Eric tshirt - drum- Performing since the early ‘70’s, keyboardist to play harmonica. Dominish wrote “Remem- mer), Alex Dominish (black tshirt - guitarist), Kenny Wilbur (navy blue shirt - vocalist) and John Penca (bass). Photo Credit: Jeff Hace John Salamon has had a varied musical career bered” as a tribute to Robertson. that included radio, television and commercial Though this band was put together only to By Deidra Robertson land Ballroom. It was such a huge success that work. He has performed as both a solo act and play the last “Ericsong” concert, this kind and both bands decided to make it an annual event, with many local bands, including Euclid Beach generous group of musicians have been inspired Lake County’s best-kept “Secret” will play but Robertson passed away unexpectedly on De- band, The Dynasoars. Salamon was a founding to continue to play. There seems to be a connec- Saturday, October 23, at Cabanas in Mentor. The cember 7, ten days before the 2007 concert. The member of Moonlight Drive. He and Robertson tion—be it cosmic—that fl ows between these Secret has had a long history of playing a host of show went on with Chris Butcher from Abbey formed Trouble Boys, which grew to become one players. Maybe the connection is due to their venues in northeastern Ohio. The original band, Rodeo fi lling in for Robertson on vocals and gui- of Robertson’s favorite bands. Salamon was hired love for Eric, their passion (still!) for playing, which formed in 1980, included members Eric tar. Many of his friends and fellow musicians ex- as a musical director of Ohio Lotteries’ produc- their appreciation for each other and the timeless Robertson, Wallie Bryson, Dave Smalley, and pressed the desire to play in honor of Robertson. tion, The Cash Explosion Show, and he worked songs that graced an era, and for the many old and Frankie Musarra. Subsequently, two concerts transpired in 2009 and with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and per- new friends whose love of such music as “leads Though the lineup changed several times over 2010 in the Ballroom. These featured many local formed the fi rst national anthem at Jacobs Field. even the fool to dance.” But perhaps it is Domin- the years, Robertson always remained the front bands, including Abbey Rodeo, Jimmy Black and Robby DeMarco spent years as a guitar tech ish’s presence that breathes a new generation of man and the lead singer. The band broke up in Friends, Alan Greene Band, Brickhouse Blues in Mentor. He also has been the lead guitarist in life into the heart and soul of the melodies so dear 1994 when Robertson moved to Nashville. Upon Band, Morticia’s Chair and Mentor High School local bands, including The Burnt River Band, EZ to The Secret of the past. Perhaps he helps us all his return in 2002, Robertson played acoustically, favorites Raygus and Euphoria. The Secret ended Crossing, and Liquor Box. to remember; perhaps he helps us all to renew. . . often opening for local favorite Abbey Rodeo, each show by sharing the stage for closing songs DeMarco and Robertson had a great mutual The Secrets’ only other scheduled performance is a great band that inspired Eric to reform The with previous band-mates. respect for each other, both personally and musi- November 20th at Harpos in Brooke Park. Secret. This past year’s line-up was especially remark- cally. Raygus will open the show on the 23rd at He gathered old band mates John Penca, Dave able. It included John Penca, who has been bass- Kenny Wilbur, a long time friend of John Cabana’s at 8:30 PM. Members include Alex Alexy, and Al Globakar. With many old friends ist for several iterations of The Secret, and who Penca, often joined The Secret onstage for a song Dominish on guitar and vocals, Michael Guynn resurfacing and the gathering of new fans along has also preformed in many Cleveland bands such or two. Wilbur, on vocals and harmonica, fronted on base, Erik Christensen on guitar and key- the way, they enjoyed much success playing a as Jasper, Sneex, and Don Kriss and the Vettes. such bands as The Squares, Holiday, and The boards, and John Christensen on percussion. number of great songs that The Secret had played Penca’s dedication has been instrumental in keep- Rockin’ Bonnevilles. Cabana’s Island Restaurant is located at 8500 over the years. ing The Secret alive. 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4 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 October 20 - November 3, 2010 so I always seem to be writing There are no rules for song writing and if there Ian enjoys performing in front of an audi- something,” said Ian. “Whimsi- are any rules, they deserve to be broken.” ence and has a knack for what frame of mind cal moments of writing, method- Instrumental pieces also have their inde- he should be in to deliver for his fans. “I’m ical moments - that’s the way pendent creativity without lyrics to explain always uplifted by the spirit of the audience. In I’ve always done it. You grasp the way. “Instrumental pieces are bringing some ways, it’s a challenge because you have the essence elements together that have to serve them and serve yourself. There is a of a a feel. I often fi ne nuance to go out on stage and get the job song have these funny, done. Music is a career that combines balance, that visual pictures challenge and yet you can still be whimsical in my mind that and have fun. 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