2 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 We would like to thank all of our sponsors and encourage our readers to patronize the fine businesses appearing in the North Coast VOICE. The Paul Green School of Rock Music blues featuring slide guitar and Springdance , May 15 – 17 featuring Publisher/Editor students get out the Aquanet and step baritone vocals . While performing on Saturday night headliner from Boulder, Carol Stouder back into the 80’s for Hair Metal Bourbon Street in New Orleans, a homeless Colorado, The Pnuma Trio . Ohio’s own Show Highland Heights, OH, “Come On man called out “Hey Walkin’ Cane got trance-dance darlings Papadosio headline Managing Editors Feel the Noise” withthe students from The some spare change for a brother?!” Friday night. This is an awesome “Electro- Sage Satori • Jim Ales Paul Green School of Rock Music in Charanghat took the jibe as his nickname. Instrumental Dance Festival.” In addition to Highland Heights as they present Hair Metal This is a benefit show to send them all to weekend headliners Pnuma Trio and Advertising & on Friday, May 8th at 6:30pm and France for F.I.M.U. (Featured on the cover) Papadosio , Mayflowers Festival will Marketing Director Friday, May 15th at 6:30pm at The Tickets are $5.00. 9pm. feature national and regional acts like Grog Shop (2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Telepath , Fareed Haque and the Flat Jim Ales Cleveland Heights). This show features the The Lake Shore Artists are holding an Earth Ensemble , DJ Rekha , Drop artist’s exhibit and sale at the Ashtabula Staff Writers biggest and best sounds of the 80’s such as Electric , The Werks , EP3 , Covert Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, Arts Center , 2928 West 13th Street in Operations , Digital Frontier, and Jeff Cat Lilly Poison, Guns N Roses, Cinderella, Ashtabula it began on Saturday, May 2 and Bujak. Visuals and big screens provided by Andrea Razavi runs throughout the month. Gallery hours Sage Satori Whitesnake and many more. It will also Garbaz . Projections and lights by the Solar feature big teased hair, makeup, tight denim are Monday through Thursday 9-8 and Fire Lightshow . Admission is $40 for Contributing Writers or leather jeans, studs, headbands etc! Friday and Saturday 9-4. The exhibit can Friday through Sunday, or $30 for Saturday also be viewed before theater performances through Sunday. There is no extra charge for Alex Bevan • Snarp Farkle th Jasper • Patrick Podpadec Friday May 8 at The Winchester in and during intermission. An opening camping. Phone: (440) 548-2716 Don Perry • Chad Felton Cleveland – Performance by Smokin reception will be held Friday, May 8 from Austin Stouder • Tom Todd Fez Monkeys and Austin “Walkin’ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Visitors can view the Doniella Winchell • Hoss Cane” Charanghat .The Smokin’ Fez exhibit and meet many of the group Annette Keys Monkeys are an acoustic folk band members. Light refreshments will be Looking for a band or loaded with old favorites and originals, and served. Admission to the exhibit and entertainer for your venue or Film Editor armed with a batch of low tech whizbangs reception are free. party?? Check out the West Side Steve that can barely be classified as instruments. Entertainers link on our website They are a special ops unit in the war against Sales Account Consultants The scenic Nelson Ledges Quarry Park www.northcoastvoice.com seriousness. But you can just call them a jug presents The Mayflowers Festival: Cat Lilly • Jim Ales band . Austin “Walkin’ Cane” Charanghat plays original & classic delta Media Relations Carol Stouder Circulation Amy Balsiger • Andy Evanchuck Eileen Froelich • Bob Lindeman Tim Paratto • Greg Pudder Cheryl Wagner • Martin Kavick 3 ...... Livewire Ste McCullough • PMK Distribution Dan Gestwicki 4 ...... What about Jazz? 6 ...... Wine 101 Graphic Design 8 ...... Wine Country Linde Graphics Co. (440) 951-2468 9 ...... Dinner Theatre 2KGraphics (440) 344-8535 10 ...... CD Review 11 ...... Staying in Tune Please Note: Views and opinions expressed in articles ...... Bluesville submitted for print are not necessarily the opinions of 12 the North Coast VOICE staff or its sponsors. The entire contents of the North Coast VOICE are 14 ...... Kickin It Country copyright 2009 by the North Coast VOICE . Under no circumstance will any portion of this publication be reproduced, including using electronic systems without 16 ...... Cover: FIMU permission of the publishers of the North Coast VOICE . The North Coast VOICE is not affiliated with any other publication. 20 ...... Behind the Mic MAILING ADDRESS 22 ...... David Allan Coe North Coast VOICE Magazine P.O. Box 118 • Geneva, Ohio 44041 24 .. St. Anselm Festival Phone: (440) 415-0999 E-Mail: [email protected] 28 ...... Movie Reviews 30 ...... Snarp Farkle May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 3 By Don Perry
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A round the world, chardonnay is used by each winemaker. Some chardonnays recognized as are grown in heavy soils, fermented and aged the most noble in oak barrels for of white wines. an extended It is widely period. The planted, resulting wines capable of are big, full of producing a vanilla, heavy broad range of with oak and long wine styles and lived. Other has almost grapes are grown universal in light gravely appeal. soils, fermented in stainless steel Chardonnay and aged only for was one of the a few weeks or first ‘viniferas’ months in oak. [European They are fresher, style grapes] to lighter, less Last Pasta Sunday! be successfully complex with a May 17th!!!! grown here in fruit ‘up front’ northeast Ohio. finish. %.*/9 0!34! 7(),% ,)34%.).' 4/ /0%. -)# While it is Regardless of $ 99 Only 2 ! surely techniques used, Meatballs & Sausage 2/$ s 3IDE 3ALADS ¢ susceptible to most 7ITH PURCHASE OF BEVERAGE DINE IN ONLY PLEASE chardonnays age .OT VALID ON -OTHERS $AY injury from our uneven and well, developing *OIN 5S IN #ELEBRATING rather harsh depth, ENTERTAINMENT complexity and %NTERTAINMENT &RI 3AT PM winter Gift interest in the 3UNDAY /PEN -IC PM Certificates Mother’s Day temperatures, make great Sunday, May 10th it is usually bottle. Fri, May 8: (ATRICK gifts! Music by Tom Todd experiences less winter damage than more Sat, May 9: %RNEST 4 "AND 2ESERVATIONS SUGGESTED s 3PECIAL MENU OFFERED tender varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Every fine restaurant offers a plethora of Sun, May 10: /PEN MIC WITH 4OM 4ODD Merlot or Pinot Noir. chardonnay selections. Some cynics believe -OTHERS $AY $200 off Most Appetizers it became the country’s most popular white in Fri, May 15: .EXT "EST 4HING 4-7pm every Friday!! (Dine-in only) The integrity of a wine producing region the early eighties because it has a name that Sat, May 16: 4HE ,OST 3HEEP "AND is based largely on its ability to grow the is easy to pronounce. While there may be a Sun, May 17: /PEN MIC WITH "RAD 0ETHTEL fruit from which local wines can be made. grain of truth in that suggestion, a more NEW WEEKDAY SPECIALS$ 00 Fri, May 22: *ERRY "USCH "AND 7 meals for under 7 When pioneers like Arnie Esterer of plausible explanation is that chardonnay is truly a great grape which produces pleasant, Sat, May 23: #ASTAWAYS 4UESDAY THRU 4HURSDAY $INE IN ONLY Conneaut illustrated that the variety could successfully be grown and yield wines of interesting wines and complements many Sun, May 24: /PEN MIC WITH 7AGS &RED Wednesday Bottle Night!! styles and varieties of cuisine. With flavors $200 notable quality, many regional producers Mon, May 25: '03 PM $OMESTIC OR )MPORTS of apple, pear, citrus, peach, butter, honey, !LL -IXED $RINKS followed his lead. butter and vanilla, how could it not be widely Winery Hours (ALF 0RICE Kitchen Hours Tues. - Thurs. Tues. - Thurs. Chardonnay vines take their name from a accepted as an appealing food wine? 403 S. Broadway PM Deck PM village in France near Macon and yield Fri. PM -IDNIGHT Geneva Fri. PM Now Sat. PM -IDNIGHT Sat. PM rather longish bunches with golden berries Since chardonnay is so widely available, a Sun. PM PM 440.466.5560 Sun. PM Open! #LOSED -ONDAY Reservations not needed #LOSED -ONDAY that are almost translucent when fully ripe. festive evening with friends might be planned but always a good idea! As finished wines, they very much reflect around a ‘varietal’ tasting. Visit several of www.theoldmillwinery.com growing conditions and cellaring techniques the local wineries that produce the wine and 6 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 purchase a bottle from each. Trek to your favorite retail wine shop and pick out one chardonnay each from France, northern California, southern California, Australia and perhaps South Africa. Chill the bottles slightly and conceal each in a brown bag. Provide some simple breads and cheeses. Invite your guests to compare, contrast, share notes and learn more about this most appealing wine variety.
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The beauty of the simple White Wine Sangria recipe is that it is as delicious as it is easy, and it only gets better as you add your favorite fruits!
Ingredients: • 1 Bottle of white wine (Riesling, Albarino, Chablis, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc) • 2/3 cup white sugar • 3 oranges (sliced) or may substitute 1 cup of orange juice) • 1 lemon (sliced) • 1 lime (sliced) • 1/2 liter of ginger ale or club soda (ginger ale for those with a sweeter tooth!)
Preparation: Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the orange,lemon and lime into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sugar. Chill overnight. Add ginger ale or club soda just before serving.
Addition ideas: sliced strawberries, peaches, handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, a shot or two of gin, brandy or rum, a cup of citrus-flavored soda pop.
May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 7 Markko Vineyard in Conneaut . This is an easy hike at the North Kingsville Sand Welcome to Wine Country Barrens. In late May, the beautiful native lupine will be in full bloom. A late West Virginia White butterfly may still be flying Upcoming Events Candlelight Winery, Chalet Debonne and several migratory birds should be 05/08/09 Wine N Bloom Vines & Vineyards, Emerine Estates Winery, Ferrante moving through the barrens and forests. After Wines Trail Winery, Grande Winery, Grand River our search for wildflowers and other natural Join the wineries in northeast Ohio for a self- Cellars, Harpersfield Vineyards, Heartland delights, enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at driving wine tour. Fourteen wineries are Vineyards, It’s Your Winery, Lakehouse Inn Markko Vineyard. participating in this event. They include: & WInery, Laurello Vineyars, Maize Valley July 18, Geneva Swamp in Ashtabula Fri, May 8th Biscotti Winery and Buccia Vineyards in Winery, Markko Vineyards, Myrddin County and Debonné Vineyards in Conneaut, Debonne Vineyards, Grand River Winery, Old Firehouse Winery, St Joseph Madison. July is one of the most exciting Chalet Debonne Winery 7-11 Cellar and Maple Ridge Vineyards in Vineyard, Studio of 5 Rings, Viking times to visit a swamp. Wildflowers are in Madison, The Winery at Spring Hill,Ferrante Vineyards, LaPorte Winery and Virant bloom and possibly native orchids as well. Sat, May 9th Winery and Ristorante, Old Mill Winery and Winery Insects, amphibians and reptiles are Spring Hill Winery 7:30 - 10:30 Virant Family Winery in Geneva, Old 06/05/09 27th Annual Hot Air abundant. We’ll look for ferns and special Firehouse Winery aand Lakehouse Inn and Balloon Rally - Debonne Vineyards , swampland trees, such as the pumpkin ash. Sun, May 10th Winery in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Laleure 7743 Doty Rd, Madison, 440-466-3485 There is no shortage of birds at this time of Old Mill Open Mic 4:30 - 7:30 Vineyards in Parkman, St Joseph Vineyards www.debonne.com year, though they are more difficult to locate. in Thompson and Emerine Estates in This is a weather permitting event. Work up a thirst on this trip into Northeast Fri, May 15th Jefferson. At a designated winery you will Live Entertainment: Friday 7-11 - Ohio’s outback. Afterward, sample wines and enjoy lunch at Debonné Vineyards. Ferrante's Winery 6:30 - 9:30 receive a Schott Zwiesel wine glass and a Castaways, Saturday 3:30-7:30 - Blues spring garden pail to collect different colored de Ville. August 22, Burkholder Preserve in Sat, May 16th gladiola bulbs in. At each of the wineries you No Reservations are Required . Skydiving Ashtabula County and Laurello visit you will receive a glad bulb, one or two Saturday between 5 and 6 p.m. The Grill Vineyards in Geneva . Take a peaceful Old Firehouse Winery 8 - 12 wine samples and an appetizer. will be open serving delicious appetizers and walk along the bluff of the Grand River Sun, May 17th This is the second of two weekends to travel specialty sandwiches (Friday after 5:00 p.m., through two outstanding forest communities the Vine and Wines Trail. A ticket for a Saturday all day long). Bring your whole at the Burkholder Preserve. The Beech Maple Chalet Debonne Winery 2:30 - 5:30 couple is $45 and a single ticket is $35. Call family! Note: No credit cards accepted this Forest and Red Oak-White Pine-Hemlock Wed, May 20th 800-227-6972 or 216-469-5903 to make day, please bring cash. no food or beverages Forest here are likely home to Dark-eyed reservations. may be brought onto the premises. Junco, Wood Thrush and Scarlet Tanager. Panini's Restaurant, Mayfield 8 - 11 05/17/09 Lake Erie Wine Tasting 100% of a $4 parking donation will go to Following the hike, taste wine and enjoy Emerine Estates Winery , 5689 help our neighbor the Greater Western lunch at Laurello Vineyards. check out Loveland Rd, Jefferson 440-293-8199 Reserve Boy Scouts of America. Natural areas tours will start at 10am and end www.tomtoddmusic.com www.emerineestates.com 2-5pm Advance around noon. Afterward, participants will tickets sale $22. Reservations will be held at The following trips are co-sponsored travel to the designated winery for a light for more information & pictures door. Admission at door $25 $1 will be by The Cleveland Museum of Natural lunch and wine tasting. Each trip is $35 per person Tom Todd's new CD refunded if your glass is returned. History and Ohio Wine Producers "SHOWOFF" Food: Cheese, crackers, bread and other Association Register online or by contacting Lauren is now available Kelly at 1-216-231-1177 at all Tom's gigs! snack foods. Entertainment: Trilogy May 23, North Kingsville Sand Wineries Invited : Buccia Vineyards, Barrens in Ashtabula County and
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that pair well with the entrees are available to purchase. The Jumbo Gold Margarita is an superb choice to accompany the Mexican flavors served during Cinco De Murder. Treat yourself “Have You to this great evening of Ever Really By Sage Satori entertainment and dining and Loved a Woman?” Other contemporary watch for the “Comedy songs make their way into this “Wild West” The Cinco De Murder dinner theatre Olympics” coming soon! setting through creative writing, outstanding experience brings the audience a touch of See the inside back cover of vocals, and buoyant choreographed dance. drama, loads of comedy, singing, dancing this issue for ticket information, Arriving late amidst the chaos is El Flaco, and an outstanding meal, all in the charming dates, and time. ambiance of the historic Oak Room at the great bullfighter (Brook Collin Hall) Brook Collin Hall as El Flaco and Laura Lagania as Lupe’ Geneva on the Lake. embracing a huge ego in his small stature. Cinco De Murder described as “ Blazing He smiles throughout all his boasting, Saddles ” gone Mexican, is the tale of two making him somewhat likable but definitely sisters, April (Daisy Hall) and May (Sarah not trustable. Another seemingly untrustable Cantrell), who travel south of the border and character is the quiet guy in the big hat, are reunited with their sister June (Joe Emilio (Tristan Kujanpaa) who sees a lot of Jackson). April is a bit short of brain cells things from under that big hat. Mama Rosa but her hardnosed sister May can keep them (Loraine Lash) sees things in other ways, on the right path. The very robust and “big gypsy ways, so keep your tea leaves and ice boned” sibling, June, loses her beloved cubes to yourself. Hector (Will Mortensen) to an ill-timed The audience is seated in such a way that death. This is where the mystery begins as the theatre surrounds the tables. The cast the cast of characters and the audience try to pause the story to serve the guests each of figure out who has done this odious deed to the six courses as it is prepared with upmost poor Hector. care by Chef Michael Porchello and his staff. Joe Jackson’s portrayal of June is a In addition to the full bar, themed beverages definite highlight of the evening. His, I mean Her , rendition of “Red Neck Woman” will have the tears flowing and not because it’s sad, it is laugh out loud funny. Fernando (Sylvester Newel) portrays a “Festus” type character who wanders drunkenly around the town eavesdropping, befriending, and To order confidentially on-line befuddling all. His well timed one liners www.CherylWagner.Pure along with the wide eyed, goofy expressions are total amusement. Romance.com or call: On the flip side is General Pancho Villa Ladies... 440-344-6348 (Michael Riffe) who smiles at nothing while Have a Free stomping around looking for his gold. The Party, only moments that he steps away from his Cheri Enjoy Free Your romance hardcore, stone-faced stare is when he sings specialist Products! May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 9 with it blasting in your car with the top down. The best advice I can give to Joe’s Garage is to get out any play live gigs and CD REVIEW you’re likely to enjoy much success! If you don’t have a manager to get you in the pubic eye, get one. To find out how to pick up their CD or to learn more about Joes Garage visit By Jasper written. Next is a historical lesson about their website at www.joesgarageband.net or Honest Abe with Abraham Lincoln . My check them out at www.myspace.com/ favorite cut on the CD is Trains . They work hot tub with all our friends that joe39sgarage. helped turn every Joe’s Garage the vocal harmonies well in the verses as rehearsal into a concert.” It’s they do in the chorus. They better play this apparent in the music that these guys one if I see them live. Closing out with It’s have a great chemistry in working Cuts Like That give a little self description Saturday Nite Mojo together. I would almost have to say of Joe’s Garage. some tracks from this CD could be There is multi talented musical versatility used in a movie soundtrack. It was in this band; Joe not only plays acoustic and – Neighborhood just something I pictured while electric guitars, but also keyboards, listening to some of the cuts. banjo and harmonica. Mark Kindler Sweetie Opening track Salvatore , is an plays banjo and mandolin in upbeat contemporary pop sounding addition to his electric and tune with a notable signature lead, acoustic, both have great mandolins and acoustic guitars. Next vocals as well. Bassist Jeff is Sudden Glory which sounds like it could Porcianco holds down the deserve some radio play giving the feeling of foundation and proves to be a Joe’s Garage - walking out on the beach with your girlfriend perfect fit in the band even (or boyfriend). though he was discovered by Title tune Lost in Overdale a power ballad accident. Lost in Overdale slows things down a bit with some hard To sum it up Lost in Y ou may be thinking, ‘Joe’s Garage’ , hitting reflective emotional lyrics. Skyrider Overdale is well arranged a Frank Zappa tribute band?’ Nope! This is picks it up again with a fun tempo. I got to with a contemporary pop rock a bunch of talented guys who hung out and say Michael J. Graehling is one busy sound, fun up tempo beats made music in Joe Rominto’s garage. Hence, drummer holding things together especially and some raw guitar leads. I the name! As Joe put it, “We usually in this cut. Drive Another Day is a very like how it has a light hearted danceable tune with a clever key change. innocent format with a rehearsed till midnight and when we were O K are you ready for some down and done we continued to party, listen to tunes What Will You Say changes things up with driving force. I wouldn’t hesitate to put it on gritty Rockin’ Blues? Here’s your chance. together, build huge fires, and hang out in the a more countrified sound. It reminds me of the boom box at a summer picnic, any outdoor party, or maybe just cruising around something Mark Knopfler would have ~ Continued on Page 27 Home of Lobster Lasagna & Sea Monster Soup
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May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 11 whose mental problems hindered junior high school, and took lessons at the got to know who he was, the staff would let him along his journey. His Cleveland Music School Settlement with him in during intermission time to hear the meeting and subsequent Cleveland Orchestra member Harry Barnoff second half of concerts. Over the years he friendship with Los Angeles Times until he graduated high school. “I remember had trouble staying on his medication and writer him practicing in the music school ended up homeless, living on the street. while there were riots in Hough. The other star of this story is Lopez His mother owned a beauty salon (played by Robert Downey Jr.), a journalist and encouraged him,” says working for the LA Times . With his own Barnoff, a 46-year veteran of the personal problems, and looking for a new Orchestra. The string bass lessons story, Lopez found Nathaniel Ayers on the along with learning classical music streets of Los Angeles, playing string By Cat Lilly made a big difference for Ayers instruments for spare change. Ayers was so (played by Foxx). Passionate gifted as a musician that he was able to teach about his music, Ayers was himself how to play the cello and violin even The Soloist awarded a scholarship to Ohio though the fingering and hand position were The new film The Soloist, starring University where he studied for different from a string bass. Through his Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener and Robert two years before attending writing, Lopez brought Ayers’ story to light - Downey, Jr., was released nationwide on Julliard on a scholarship. his love of music, his homelessness, and his Friday, April 24, and received rave reviews. The rigors of Julliard were schizophrenia diagnosis. In response to these The movie is based on a true story of a demanding and intense, and columns about Ayers, people started donating young Afro- American boy from Cleveland. Nathaniel always wanted to instruments to him, which he would promptly Nathaniel Ayers was a child music prodigy improve and do more. learn to play. Due to Lopez’s efforts, Ayers who made it all the way to the prestigious Steve Lopez in 2005 is the basis for the film. Unfortunately, when he was 21-years-old, he now lives in an assisted living apartment Julliard School of Music in New York but Young Nathaniel learned the string bass in was hospitalized and diagnosed with where he has room for these instruments, and schizophrenia. Ayers returned to Cleveland a studio to teach music to students. He and hung out at Severance Hall. After they actively plays ten different instruments. Over two years ago, DreamWorks Studio movie director Joe Wright came to Cleveland to investigate the background about Ayers’s story and spent three days interviewing his old bass teacher, Harry Barnoff. The movie takes some artistic license with the story, depicting Barnoff as disheveled and unkempt when in reality he always dressed in a sport Saturday, May 23rd coat and tie to give music lessons. Nathaniel Ayers is now 58 years old and living in Los Angeles. His sister, Jennifer, is managing his finances and the Nathaniel Anthony Ayers AYbhcf-.$$h]`A]Xb][\h Foundation in his honor to help the 5Xa]gg]cb]g:F99 artistically gifted mentally ill. The Soloist is definitely worth seeing for many reasons. It is a film of substance and character and draws the audience into a life Sunday, June 7th of remarkable musical talent as Nathaniel 5ZhYfbccb9jYbh combats the mental illness demons. Foxx H\YDUf_FcUX smoothly adopts the subtle behavior changes, irregular speech patterns, eye contact or lack 6Uf;f]``Y thereof, and intensity that makes him truly "Bustin' Out Concert" believable as a gifted, homeless, >cmWY@YcbUfX schizophrenic man. Downey, Jr. is a conflicted, down and out journalist, who :ibXfU]gYf finds his way out through his friendship with Susan G. Komen Nathaniel Ayers. The road has a few bumps 3 Day Walk For The Cure along the way, but the two men finally get to a comfortable place where they can accept k#ai`h]d`Ych\YfUWhg each other for who they are. Adding to the film credibility, homeless people are realistically pictured in the www.Abbeyrodeo.com background throughout most of ‘’The 12 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 Soloist’. Because the human elements, the Erie, this band has been pleasing crowds High Tide – The Torchers (3:00 – 6:00) Jazz Orchestra. The talented pianist holds a drama and emotion are strong, by the end of from bar rooms to outdoor festivals and blues, jazz, & swing Bachelor’s in music from Oberlin and a the movie the audience is cheering for concerts over the last 6 years. Armed with an Firehouse Winery – Steve Madewell (3:00 – Master’s degree in classical piano from Nathaniel Ayers, Steve Lopez, program staff arsenal of well-crafted original tunes and an 7:00) folk blues Cleveland State University, and teaches at members, and homeless people. Cleveland is eclectic blend of party songs, it’s hard for Sandy Chanty – Cadillac Lilly (8:00 – Cuyahoga Community College. This reporter briefly portrayed through early film footage most listeners not to swing and sway. With a 11:00) swingin’ blues has seen her in action and believe me, she of neighborhood homes, industrial-looking constantly full itinerary, it’s easy to catch Sportsterz Bar & Grille – Smack Daddies can funk it up like “nobody’s bizness.” If you bridges, and a flaming car rolling across the these guys tearing up some bandstand around (10:00 – 1:00) blues rock have not had the pleasure of hearing this lady screen at night to signify the turbulent times town....and it’s highly recommended. Cove Night Club – Hollywood Boulevard, play the keys, you really need to experience and race riots. The DreamWorks film crew to 86 K, Tanya Ellis Kos (7:00 – 2:00) hard this show! Cleveland so they could get the feel of the Cruisin’ and Bluesin’ on the Strip rockin’ blues Harpersfield Winery is an estate winery, city, the character and the old architecture. If you love the blues, Geneva-on-the- producing highly acclaimed award-winning The movie captures that feeling, and with its Lake is the place to be on Saturday, May Afro-Cleveland Orchestra wines, and featuring an eclectic menu of focus on mental illness and the power of 16th . The sleepy little resort village is Patty and Adolf at Harpersfield Winery lighter fare - appetizers, soups, and desserts. journalism, is extremely inspiring. The coming back to life with the beautiful Spring continue their tradition of bringing new and Add to that the ambience of a French Soloist is highly recommended for music weather, and makes a perfect destination for exciting blues acts to the Lake Erie/ Grand farmhouse, outstanding entertainment, and an buffs, fans of Cleveland, and just about a road trip. To usher in the season, the GOTL River wine territory with the debut outdoor patio with a great view of the anyone who will be hosting a “Cruisin‘ and performance of the Afro-Cleveland vineyards – what more can you ask for? enjoys quality Bluesin’ Orchestra on Friday, May 8th , from 7:30 – entertainment. on the 10:30 pm. This talented five-piece band Strip” brings a blend of blues, jazz, and standards, “Cats on event, along with a heavy dose of funk! The group Holiday” with is a reprised version of ACO, founded by Video antique Rob Williams, one of Cleveland’s best cars and saxophone players, and their “secret Shoot weapon” is the renowned Jackie Warren on Drew the keyboard. Carey may Jackie, who hails from Calhan, Colorado, have hit the is a fixture in the Cleveland musical big time but community for over fifteen years. Not only he still does she perform solo, she plays with her remembers own trio, and also his blue- shines in a big collar native band setting, like Cleveland roots. His production company motorcycles the one she works Reason.tv has chosen Cats on Holiday to on display, and blues with at the Rock provide the soundtrack to the new “working music playing from and Roll Hall of man/ blue collar” documentary they are one end of the mile- Fame. Ms. filming in Cleveland. The band’s long entertainment Warren appears performance was filmed on Thursday April strip to the other. regularly at th 30 at the Parkview Nite Club, one of Participating bars will Nighttown Jazz Clevetown’s premier blues venues. feature blues, swing, Club, Grog Cats on Holiday member Denis Devito and jazz-oriented Shop, and was really excited about the date at the combos and bands House of Parkview. The documentary features staggered throughout the Swing. She Cleveland artists that have eked out an day, beginning in the has gigged existence and actually “like it here”. They afternoon and swingin’ with everyone from soul were quite taken with the “working man/ on til the wee hours of singer Solomon Burke to bandleader Gerald blue-collar “ themes that are featured in the night. Scheduled entertainment at press Wilson, from Clark Terry to the Cleveland COH’s recordings and chose the horn driven time includes: “Gotta Be Down” as the opening sound track. They also filmed the band performing “Butterball,” “Halloween,” “Walk Johnny,” and “Workin Man.” The band played from 6:30-8:30, taking a break to do an interview, then came back for a small set. The Parkview is located just North of West 58th and Detroit.(phone:216-961-1341). The bar has great reasonably priced food and is one of The Cat’s favorite places to gig. Local fans were invited to attend the taping, with the advice to “wear your good clothes, you might be on camera.” http:// www.ParkviewNiteClubpcom Cats on Holiday is a hard rockin’, swamp poppin’ outfit serving up a healthy dose of American influenced roots, country, cajun and blues. Reigning from the Cuyahoga River Valley on the shores of the great Lake
May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 13 www.tedriser.com By Andrea Razavi May 6th, 13th & 20th 7ITZ %ND s Bike & Musicians Nite Tony Rio releases “Dance” with some heavy hitter
-AY TH s Nashville songwriters, May 21 at the Boneyard. Sammy K's T ony Rio, has been hard at work again, Fame inductee for 2008, has graciously also penned the open-road, movin’ down-the- going back and forth to Nashville for the last agreed to host this can’t miss event. If you highway cut “Freewheelin’.” Dan Mitchell, eight months to record his latest CD would like a ticket you can either get them at wrote, “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas, You -AY TH s “Dance.” Now that it is complete, Tony has the door or if you email them, the band will Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band,” and Billy been traveling and promoting it. Tony tells send you one or two tickets. Davis helped produce the CD. Dan Mitchell Cowboys in Bainbridge me he is working on The Freewheelin’ Tour There’s a new edition to the band, David also wrote , “HillJack”, which is on the new for later this year in conjunction with Iron Newcomb, who plays the keyboard. Tony CD. These are some heavy hitter Nashville Cowboy Productions. “We have always says “he is a fantastic singer too, and he songwriters! You can order the CD, “Dance” played at our home clubs, we can’t forget helped me write a song called, “The Letter”, and other merchandise from the new website, -AY TH s where we came from”, Tony tells me, “but two years ago which was actually added to on myspace, or just come to a live show and Max Dugans in Chesterland this year we are starting to play more in the the new CD at the last minute. “We have the pick one up. You can download the CD at Cleveland area. Our website is being wonderful privilege of having Jodi Workman Dig station, CD Baby, or I-Tunes, soon to be renovated so if you check out our myspace as our manager for the last four years. That released. page (www.myspace.com/tonyriorelentless) helps us out tremendously. She is our band As always it is so fun talking to this man -AY TH s you can check out all the tour dates. Later in mom! She is AWESOME!! Now we will be who just beams with boy charm and musical the summer Tony Rio and Relentless are working with Derek Smith, of Iron Cowboy charisma. Still a big kid himself and loving Wagon Wheel going to be a part of The North Coast Music Productions, who will be organizing a tour, what he does. Festival. This is a three day 300 plus band other show dates and the marketing end of Make plans to hit The Boneyard in HOTLINE: 216-556-2212 event in Cleveland. Of course if you don’t things. We also have Melissa Russell, who is Mayfield Heights in the early evening, May want to wait that long, the CD Release Party helping out with the day-to-day operations. 21. If you have seen Tony’s show, well, I is right around the corner! This event will be “It’s always a dream, never a competition,” don’t have to tell you how much fun you’re held at the Boneyard in Mayfield Heights. As says Tony, “getting my music to the fans is gonna have, and if you haven’t well, what the an added attraction, Chuck Collier, WGAR #1 in my book! We write, we play, we write, hell are you waiting for? The new CD is 99.5 radio legend and Country Music Hall of we play.” The goal in mind with all of this loaded with talent and personal messages that hard work is getting a record deal with a will hit home. GREAT label who will allow Tony to be I had the personal pleasure of playing on who he is and write the songs and perform the Boneyard stage with my musical mentor them true to his music style. and friend Ted R. and the Marshall Band. I can tell you one thing for sure, the Tony, let’s talk about Dance, the stage is one of the best I have new CD: performed on. The “One of the first songs I Boneyard sound staff ever wrote, “Luckiest Man”, knows how to execute was originally on our very incredible sound and first CD and it has been re- mixing in every way, recorded and re-produced for like true professionals. the new CD. We have a The acoustics and stage wide variety of set-up are as good as it songwriters on the gets. I have no doubt this is CD titled going to be one Kickin’ “Dance”. Bob It Country party! The Andrews, our Boneyard is located guitar player/ in Mayfield Hts, singer wrote with easy access and co-wrote from Route 271 many of the through Rt. 90 or songs. The title Rt. 480. It is at the cut, “Dance,” corner of Lander was written by and Mayfield Jeffrey Steele.” Roads. You may Congratulations to recognize one of the one of Steele from the hardest being the BMI working Songwriter of musicians the Year for around, Mr. 2003, 2004, Tony Rio! 2005, and 2006. He has written See y’all eight #1 hits there!! and over twenty-five top ten hits. Jeffrey 14 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 :((.(1'6 3/$< &20(($5/< 0D\ )5((%((5 62<28&$1 PONG ON *(7,1 ,QFK6OLFN 7+856'$<6
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M any of us entitlement) to the single, who have reached a urban Mom (struggling to meet certain age are the bills while standing in the familiar with the breadline). expression: But what about a free “There’s no such festival? What could that mean to thing as a free both of the above, and to their lunch”. That quality-of-life? What kind of may or may not economic generator can be kicked be true into gear for a once-flourishing depending on region seemingly down on its luck? Comté (East of France) - south of the Alsace where you fall Richard Florida, in his excellent book, “The region. It’s called Festival International de in the social Rise of the Creative Class (and how it’s Musqiue Universitaire - or simply, F.I.M.U. pecking order transforming work, leisure, community & (pronounced fee-moo). I have the privilege of - from a well- everyday life” answers the question with a being their USA correspondent; and three heeled resounding endorsement of what the arts can area acts (with ties to our region) have been financier mean to a city. selected to be this year’s musical (whose Think Ashtabula, Cleveland and Lorain ambassadors from America. expense (not to mention Youngstown) - all beset by From May 29 through June 1, 2009, in the account is hard times. Intuitively, we know any of these old town of Belfort, F.I.M.U. (in partnership considered places could benefit from a free event such with the students of UTBM (Technological some sort as what’s taking place for the 23rd time in College of Belfort Montbéliard), and the of the modest-sized town of Belfort, France, Town of Belfort, will organize and produce situated in the beautiful hills of Franche- the performances of over 130 musical groups from nearly 35 countries - this year, for the first time, welcoming musical formations from Columbia, Israel and the South of Africa. This does not include the many spontaneous jams that will break out all over the city - on the streets and in the pubs - including the pre-festival concerts which take place as musicians arrive into town. The Northeast Ohio contingent includes the early Americana/Jugband quintet,
Warren, Ohio native Phil Kester from Elliptical Ferns 16 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 Smokin’ Fez Anniversary in culture d’Monde, roaming centreville and Monkeys ; just a couple of discovering the place. and years. I well expect for there to be a Golden Mississippi- Take the Anniversary, too, assuring the revelry of Delta Blues youthful energy of festival-goers for years to come. “Eclectic, slide students, and intercultural and free”, F.I.M.U. welcomes guitarist, create a joyous the world by pursuing its discovery of new Austin environment by talent. Ask Tim Lane, drummer for Walkin’ putting music Cleveland Celtic rockers, Whiskey Island Cane. Plus, lovers within Ramblers, about his experiences at F.I.M.U. an arms- a few years ago; and he will tell you why electronica/ this type of festival works so jazz well: ensemble from Brooklyn, New York, named Elliptical reach Ferns , of the have been artists , gratis . The invited for venues themselves 2009. What makes the latter unique is their are also part of the “Belfort use of the sonorous Tuba in their music, story (buildings or spaces whose everyday is a which is this year’s highlighted instrument at uses are transformed by F.I.M.U.) - partly wonderful F.I.M.U. The Ferns include Warren, Ohio, due to their historic nature, but also suited to place with an native, Phil Kester, on drums, percussion and artistic expression: Chapiteau Jazz (the Jazz intriguing electronics. tent); L’Arsenal (the rock stage); Kiosque history. The wall The idea for a free festival first originated (traditional stage in the round) Saint surrounding it gives with the pupils of UTBM (in 1986) with the Christophe (church ambiance); and so forth. an encompassing single purpose of making music. It was not From the center of the old town of Belfort to feel to the little long before the general public “invited itself its protective fort on high ( Citadelle ), the town. One big to the festival, wandering through the stages whole town becomes the festival. To reason why it’s a and activities as it found them”. Now, more experience F.I.M.U. is to immerse yourself in great place for a than two decades later, some 2,500 musicians will offer a wide variety of music genres. Classical, jazz, rock, traditional and world music groups will generously display their talents throughout the city center. As Olivier Lambert, my liaison with F.I.M.U., states: “What is important to say about F.I.M.U., and what makes it successful, and what creates its particular mood of friendship is this: the concerts are free and musicians come just to share their music (as there is no fee).The audience knows that, and is very grateful with groups. There is no commercial relation between musicians and audience. It creates a close relationship between both. What’s more, audiences can meet these musicians, and talk to them very easily. It’s a cultural experience, too, as audiences can discover music they didn’t hear before - music from everywhere in the world. For many people who come, it’s their lone outing in the year.” This principle makes for a festive atmosphere; and the student and volunteer dimensions make F.I.M.U. a special event. Invitees are mostly made up of music students and amateurs. In the French meaning of the word, an amateur is one who does something for the sheer love of it. No lack of professionalism here - only world- class talent. Herein lies a clue to the success of a small idea, which has grown well into adulthood, soon to celebrate its Silver
May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 17 strategic Trouée (Gap) de Belfort , meters) by 72 feet long (22 meters), between the Vosges mountains and the commemorating the 104-day siege of the Jura , the town was often besieged. Franco-German War (1870–71). It is During World War I, it was considered the masterpiece of French successfully defended by sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (1834- the French, but occupied 1904) - although he is more famous for Lady by the Germans in World Liberty (Statute of Liberty) - a gift from War II. France to mark the American Revolution. Its fortified old quarter is There are two other Lady Liberty statutes - on the east bank of one in Paris; and the other in Colmar where the river. Bartholdi was born, not far from Belfort. Near to Closer to home as part of the United City Hall, States Botanic Garden, there is Bartholdi looking up to Park in Philadelphia; at its center stands the the precipice famous Bartholdi Fountain, which below the he created for the 1876 fort, is the International Centennial sculpture Exhibition in Philadelphia. Lion du He was also working on Belfort his design for the Statue of to play. Belfort is very (majestic Liberty at the same time. I festival of music is that cultures merge well welcoming to the in size mention all of this to show our in Belfort - it being in the midst of Western entertainers that have and connection to France; and now, in a smaller Europe. Irish music was received well there come a great distance to scope), way, musicians can benefit from my personal as is all world musics. perform the music of which good fortune as F.I.M.U.’s correspondent. “The pilote (volunteer guide) was very their homeland”. stands Much awaits this year’s representatives from informative, making our adventure even A little history of the old 36 feet America; and I suspect that in 2009, they more interesting, as we felt comfortable town is in order. It is the capital of high will be particularly well-received, given moving through the romantic town. Music Territoire de Belfort in eastern France on (11 the Europeans’ love for Barack Obama. from another exotic country was around the Savoureuse River. Habitation began in Besides viewing the red sandstone every corner, up every hillside. I can Gallo-Roman times; and Belfort was first sculpture ( Lion du Belfort ), a symbol imagine this festival growing every year - recorded in the 13th century as a possession of Belfort’s history and pride, for it was run tightly from every angle. Good of the counts of Montbéliard, who granted it American groups will encounter a sound guys at each stage, and pro gear for us a charter in 1307. Because it controlled the welcoming audience garnered from an estimated population of around 60,000 music-loving souls. Last year, attendees to the festival were numbered to be around 75,000 - coming from within Belfort as well as from nearby towns (and countries) - an increase from previous year’s estimates. So what would a similar spectacle bring to our depressed economy? Not just in terms of the “multiplier effect” (meaning creativity generating new economic activity for a region), what can be gleaned from an organization such as F.I.M.U.? How can such a festival serve to enhance the reputation of a city, making it a sought- after destination - a place people WANT to visit and experience? The closest thing we have to F.I.M.U. is the summertime Ingenuity Festival in Cleveland; but it’s based on a different model. Although not entirely free, the cost is minimal; and its energy does bring people downtown to savor the arts (and spend their money). Ingenuity will take place for the fifth time the weekend of July 10-12 at Playhouse Square. There is also
18 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 the free-to-attend Hessler Steet Fair (May that is not possible for you, dear reader, then 16-17), and the annual Parade the Circle consider coming to the Sandy Chanty, 5457 (June 13) - both happening around Lake Road in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, University Circle near the Case Western over the Memorial Day weekend - as that "O@@SbM2;P?LH Reserve University campus. Except for venue will host a “Friends of F.I.M.U.” send- nearby vendors, neither of these events off party for Austin Walkin’ Cane (May 23), 5?MN+;CH1NY+;>CMIH4CFF;A?Y generates the kind of economic activity that and the Smokin’ Fez Monkeys (May 24). Open 11am to 2:30am Mon-Sat • Closed Sundays Belfort enjoys with their much-loved Although the Elliptical Ferns will not be F.I.M.U. In fact, there have been performing this weekend, their new CD interruptions in the Hessler Street Fair (entitled “Reminiscent of the Future”) will be %L?;N.F;=?@IL OLA?LM5CHAM schedule due to money woes. And although played between sets. Your Clean and Friendly Neighborhood Bar Parade the Circle takes a year of planning, From their MySpace site, the Ferns it’s over in a day. The French festival is a describe their music: “Some descriptions of four-day affair. the circular rhetoric of Al Sistani and other ¢ Previously-invited groups (to name only a religious leaders throughout the world, talk +IH 25 Mini Taco Night few) have included Lost State of Franklin about the open, double meanings of their (country); Troubadours of Divine Bliss speech. The economy of words, the sleight of ¢ (folk); Kassaba (world); The Original hand in meaning...everything isn’t black and 2O?M 35 Jumbo Snakeboy (blues); and my band, Drumplay white...hence the “Elliptical Terms” (jazz), who performed in Belfort in 2002 and description. The way jazz musicians play is Breaded Shrimp Night 2003. The following year, I became their the art of camouflage...obscure the form, correspondent; and I am blessed to be able to play over the bar, move into the open Customer Appreciation Night attend every year - sometimes performing interpretation of melody, substitute 2BOLM with other groups. My job is to make chords...grooves...effects... instant Happy Hour Extended to 9pm American bands aware of the values which connection to the dance...blur the black dots ¢ F.I.M.U. promotes; and to bring musical on the page and remember the poetry of 50 Hot Dogs & Free Pool! ensembles that are “uniquely American” to conversational dialogues...hence Elliptical the attention of festival organizers. Inquiries Ferns ”. 1;N Karaoke with Nite Starz can be made to me at the following email Sound interesting? Come see (and hear) address: [email protected]. for yourself. An added bonus? It’s free, too. 9pm-1:30am Want to go? Flight fares to Europe are at an all-time low; and there is still time to get Visit www.sandychanty.com for more >>CNCIH;F"O@@SbM.;LECHAQCNB#HNL;H=? ?BCH> OCF>CHA your passport should you wish to attend. Go details. to www.fimu.com for more information. If LifeBanc -LA;H;H> The Girls 2CMMO? Band "IH;NCIH
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May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 21 left for recorded two albums in 1978 and 1982 the free containing racist and misogynistic lyrics of world. extreme vulgarity and racial crudity: DAC “Nothing Sacred” and “Underground had a Album.” Also available is a best of the X- clear eye on rated albums compilation entitled “18 X- what his future Rated Hits”. Coe has defended the songs AC has always been known for D was to be; he decided to take the country (such as one deriding an adulterous wife his ability to defy categorization. But one music world by storm. And though he had to who leaves her white husband and children category that has always shown his strongest claw, hype and charm his way up the ladder, for a black man as a “Nigger F*****r” in a quality is as a “Songwriter”. As a lyricist his talent pulled him through. His ability to song of that name) as bawdy fun which David should be categorized right up there feed the press juicy stories and tales of his never made him much money as well as with Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and John misdeeds didn’t hurt either. pointing out that his drummer at the time Lennon. They are from different genres of was black. This has also led to confusion music but linked through the brilliance or Around the time of his first album release regarding offensive works by other artists, words. (Penitentiary Blues) in 1971, stories of his especially Johnny Rebel, whose songs are prison days and teaching a young Charles often mistakenly attributed to Coe. Coe’s David was born in Akron, Ohio and has Manson to play guitar fed the flames and got second album, the psychedelic concept been his own man since he was a child. He his music and name out among the masses. album Requiem for a Harlequin , contains became familiar with several of Ohio’s He was a tireless self-promoter; something many strong anti-racist and pro-civil rights correctional institutions starting from the age that still serves him well to this day. Much statements. One track describes the birth of of 9. He emerged a fully formed adult who has been written about David’s past and his soul music in a celebratory style; others are Shove It” are million seller had taught himself to play guitar and then lifestyle but not much about his furious rants against the KKK and what he songs penned by David. Johnny Cash achievements over the years. calls “the asphalt jungle”. Another track recorded David’s songs including “Would entitled “F**k Anita Bryant” rants against You Lay With Me” on his current chart With nearly three decades of following Anita Bryant for her opposition to topping album entitled “CASH”. He Patio Open with his musical muse wherever it’s led, this homosexuality. performs both Country and Rock shows Corn Hole Games! outlaw has crossed the panorama of depending on the venue. American roots music. As well as His “Greatest Owners Roz Hits Album” is & Bob Poff are being a singer, A collaboration between Pantera members pleased to offer Platinum and his songwriter, and and DAC produced the aptly named Rebel guitarist, David “First Ten Years Album” is Gold . Meets Rebel . The album features; David Opening for is also a He has had Allan Coe - Vocals, Guitars, Dimebag Darrell the season magician, deep sixty-three - Guitars, Backing vocals, Rex Brown – the weekend of sea treasure songs on the Bass, and Vinnie Paul – Drums. It is May 1st & hunter and movie Billboard described as “outlaw country” and placed # the weekend star. His movies 38 on Billboard’s Top 200 and #3 on the Top include Singles Charts, of May 8th including Independent Album charts. The album was “Stagecoach”, recorded while members had time off from “The Last Days of “Mona Lisa Lost Her tours 1999 – 2003. Rebel Meets Rebel was Roasted Corn-on-the Cob Frank and Jessie released on May 2, 2006, under Vinnie Paul’s James”. “Lady Smile”, “The 7cfb8c[gGUigU[Y Ride”, “Please own label Big Vin Records, posthumously Di``YXDcf_ Thurs. May 7th - The Ultimate Night Out -- $1 Drink Special All Night For Everyone with DJ Trevor Fri. May 8th - THE GREEN Sat. May 9th - SONIC ANTHEM ... PLUS ... BICYCLE DAY, DOSE, THE HEIGHTS BAND Thurs. May 14th - The Ultimate Night Out -- $1 Drink Special All Night For Everyone with DJ Trevor Fri. May 15th - IT’S A DANCE PARTY with 7% SUPERSTAR with guests HARD LUCK HEROS Sat. May 16th - 80'S PARTY BAND - HOLLYWOOD BLVD. PLUS TANYA ELISE KOS Thurs. May 21st - The Ultimate Night Out -- $1 Drink Special All Night For Everyone with DJ Trevor Fri. 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May 31st - The M Agency Showcase with 6 Bands May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 23 Saint Anselm will celebrate their 37th Annual Festival Memorial Day weekend, Thursday, May 21st through Sunday, May 24th! festival 5 years ago and have taken it from garage bands in the school gym to a top notch outdoor entertainment venue that has attracted some of Cleveland’s most legendary musicians and bands.” Bob has been the visionary behind the T he 37th Annual St. Anselm Festival to attend the festival every day, music becoming one of the festival’s main officially kicks off the 2009 summer season! Thursday - Sunday, just so you don’t miss Bob Zakrajsek, Entertainment Director for signatures. In addition to all of the quality attractions any of the entertainment and attractions that the festival, shared a little information about The festival will come alive on Thursday that annual festival-goers have come to are in store for you. Here is an added bonus - the transformation that has taken this festival evening with “ Revolution Pie ” and their expect, this year’s concert line-up will There is No Cover or admission charge! to a new level, “I took over the authentic tribute to the music of the Beatles. attract music lovers of all ages. You’ll want responsibility of entertainment at this Friday evening’s concert will fill the 24 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 festival air with the sounds of Bruce games provided by Bates Brothers sandwiches. There is also an array of tasty Springsteen and Southside Johnny featuring Amusement will be returning. The ride pass items from the outside food vendors to “ Stone Pony and the Northcoast costs are $12.00 on Thursday satisfy everyone’s taste buds! Horns ”. Special guest, the legendary, and Friday; Senior Day is new event this year. Music MSB Saturday and by the Maple Mountain Chorus of the tribute Sunday “ Sweet Adolines ” will entertain indoors, in band, afternoon Kelly Hall at 1:30 PM, followed by “The “ Stage passes Lenny Russo Band” playing swing, Pass ” (Noon – Dixieland and blues for dancing and will be 5:00 pm) listening enjoyment from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. !B?;J?MN part of the are $10.00 There will be craft vendors, a 50/50 raffle, rocking and and instant bingo throughout the afternoon. ??L festivities. evening The stuffed cabbage dinner including dessert After a passes and beverage will be offered to seniors for CH2IQH several year (4:00 pm $5.00. Beer, Cigarettes, Wine, hiatus, the to 11:00 The Festival hours are Thursday and Lottery, Breakfast Sandwiches, band is pm) are Friday, May 21st and May 22 nd from 5:00 French Vanilla Cappuccino, getting back $12.00, pm to Midnight, Saturday and Sunday, May rd th Energy Drinks, Bread, together for with an 23 and 24 from noon to midnight, rain Milk, Eggs & More! an official all-day or shine . The Saint Anselm Parish Festival is reunion pass located at 13013 Chillicothe Road, show. option Chesterland, Ohio. There is parking on the !B?=EION-OL Saturday’s for $18.00. grounds in addition to the overflow lot at the &OA?1?F?=NCIHI@ show will go Jungle Terry will be returning with his exotic Geauga Plaza (Rt. 306 & Rt. 322) with into high gear with the return of “Paul animal show on Sunday at 1:30 PM. complimentary shuttle service right to the &;L>NI$CH> Fayrewether ” and his band performing all The “ TEN-THOU DREAM DRAW ” cash festival. The Parish phone number is 440- 0;L? ??L his legendary classics, theatrics and all. The raffle is being introduced this year with a 729-9575. Visit www.stanslem.org for a opening act will feature a tribute to the music Grand Prize of $10,000! Tickets are being complete schedule of events with days and ,ILNB0C>A?Y+;>CMIH of Carlos Santana with the band “ Evil sold for $5.00 each or six for $25.00. There times. (Across from Haines Rd.) Ways ”. will also be a $500 “ Consolation Prize” for Hope to see you throughout the Festival Also, at 5:30, Cleveland’s youngest rock the second ticket drawn. Monte Carlo will be weekend! band, “ Recess ” will take the stage. All of the open from 7:00 pm until midnight on band members span the ages of 9 -12 and are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Try led by 9 year old front man, Vincent Fondale. your luck on Texas Hold’em, Blackjack and They have earned some early notoriety as a other exciting games of chance. result of their “Journey” performances that Look for the return of the daily feature are being seen on the internet. This kid can food items in the Church Food Booth – sing! Thursday’s feature is a “ Pulled Pork Sunday, you will be crooned by the Sandwich with Baked Beans and Coleslaw”, sounds of Crosby, Stills & Nash performed Friday’s special will be a “ Fish ‘N Chips by an incredible tribute band… “ OHIO ” Dinner ”, Saturday’s specialty is “ Homemade “What a wonderful Tribute to CSN. These Stuffed Cabbage Dinner”, and Sunday’s guys are great!”- Joe Vitale, legendary feature is “ Pierogies ”. New this year is drummer – Crosby, Stills & Nash. homemade meatballs, using the winning Also on-stage will be Cleveland Blues recipe from our Meatball Cook-Off held favorite, “ The Alan Greene Band earlier this year. Donna Marie Fabe’s featuring Mr. Stress”. delicious recipe will be served all weekend For the children, the quality rides and with our cavatelli or in meatball sub May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 25 26 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 ~ Continued from page 10 blues shuffle intros with fuzz guitar leads and sounds like Cream meets George Saturday Nite Mojo has released their Thorogood. Fool No More a slow blues with debut CD Neighborhood Sweetie. When a positive outlook when none seems apparent I kept hearing their cut Just the Way We Like in the short term. Some cool slide guitar It on the North Coast Lix show, I wondered leads in this one. when it was coming out. Saturday Nite Mojo is four guys who come from different Boston is a minor key rocking Blues singing musical backgrounds. Each member brings out to a lost love he can’t forget. Nobody his own unique style to the band in the Got Dem Blues is a shuffling blues that’s genres of Blues, Rock, and Southern Rock doesn’t discriminate anyone getting the blues just to name a few. This album contains in severe fashion. Ashtabula Blues a slow songs that were individually written by each blues about a bank not loaning out any MON.- FRI 10:30am-7pm member as well as collectively written songs money because $/-%34)#3 7%,, $2).+3 by the they thought the HAPPY HOUR band. guy wanting to borrow was his Let’s dead father. $).% ). meet the Only in 25¢ A WING TUES./.,9 & THURS. band; Ashtabula, Denny right? Time to Kilsuric pack your bags guitar and and get out. vocals Musician’s Night from The last Parma has couple of songs WEDNESDAYS with Ted Riser 8-12 been were playing collectively guitar since written by the 1981. Joe band. Old Piete guitar Black Moe has $7.00 Buckets and vocals got a really WEEKENDS has been cool galloping of Beer playing his beat and some axe since age amusing 14. Drummer dialogue in the middle of the song. The FRI. MAY 8: Ramm Ed Durma became interested in the Blues guitar work in this one displays some nice when he was 5 years old. He’s started light touches. The final tune Never Givin Up playing drums when he was 9. Last but not is a rocking instrumental which was least, bassist “ Plain Ole Ray” Fisher first described as The James Gang meets The picked up the bass in the summer of 1970. Allman Brothers. That’s actually a good Forming out of the band The Porkchops, they analogy. I’ll bet that’s a real crowd pleaser. SAT. MAY 9: Brick Stonewall began writing their own material and became Saturday Nite Mojo . Well, here you have a party CD with the kind of Rock and Blues that very well may Starting out with the title tune go with beer and whiskey. 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Malvern,Ohio As you might know I grew In this, or any other run of the mill stalker up a DC (Superman, Batman flick the wife (or dad or…) is an afterthought May 15, 16 &17: etc) comics fan so I’ve not to the psycho or the victim. 6ICTORIA 7EEKEND s TIL been immersed in the history That’s how it is here too. The stars are the of the Marvel group, which #RESCENT 4AVERN 0ATIO s 0UT )N "AY smoking hot Ali Larter as Lisa the lunatic includes, among many May 22, 23, 24 & 25: and Idris Elba as Derek the object of her others, Iron -EMORIAL $AY 7EEKEND s TIL affection. Derek’s some sort of hotshot Man, The Hulk, #RESCENT 4AVERN 0ATIO s 0UT )N "AY executive who appears to be blissfully happy Spiderman and in his marriage to slightly overbearing X Men. Saturday, May 30: Sharon (Beyonce). She’s kind of a I did talk to /LD &IREHOUSE 7INERY 0- combination of Clair Huxtable and Aunt some 'ENEVA ON THE ,AKE /HIO Esther. So the story goes like this, Lisa shows up www.westsidesteve.com at the generic big city office, lo and behold, as Derek’s own temporary personal assistant. In the days following, one by one the office employees come down with flu like LOST SHEEP BAND symptoms and Lisa moves from desk to desk though never far from her prey. However her best efforts to lead our hero into temptation fall short. This guy is just not buying. Scenes include an interlude in the men’s room at the Christmas party and a semi nude episode in the parking lot that would have most normal men in the back seat quicker than a beer can at a DUI checkpoint. Not Charles. As a matter of fact guys, the term P.W. comes to mind if you know what I mean. That actually makes things even less believable as he Sat. May 16 grovels and begs over situations in which he was truly innocent. Hey at least Michael He’s a nearly ageless Douglas got laid in FATAL ATTRACTION. mutant who besides the usual As the film rolls on the clichés get more and superhuman abilities can shoot more outrageous. Christine Lahti returns to those deadly Edward the screen as a completely befuddled police aficionados last year who were completely Scissorhands blades out of his knuckles. He’s officer. Actually I think that role is required pissed off about the ending of last years one of many super guys that the military has by law to appear in every stalker movie. offering in this saga. targeted for induction into an extraordinary 7:00 to 11:00 At any rate the law fails and the wife Apparently somebody got the message and fighting force. Well our boy can’t abide the takes matters into her own hands for the decided to give Hugh Jackman’s popular immorality the job requires. His brother, on predictable climax. Her dialogue sounds like Fri. June 5 Wolverine character his own flick. the other hand, is just fine with whatever out takes from Mr. T’s ROCKY 3 script. Well that angle has worked out well at the dastardly acts he’s asked to perform and I did wonder about a couple things. First box office and on the screen as well. therein, my friends, lies the rub. would this movie see the light of day in I’ve liked the entire X Men film series and The rift between the boys reaches a point of today’s politically correct atmosphere had WOLVERINE may be my favorite so far. no return and the plot expertly winds and the races been reversed? You must admit that Wolverine himself is twists through many episodes of deceit and Also, though she was admittedly a huge pretty cool. Marvel heroes tend to be either action. 9:00 to 1:00 pain in the ass, did Lisa really do anything whiners (Spiderman) or tough bastards like Here, everything you’d need to make a serious enough to warrant the final scene? this guy. superhero flick is top notch. www.lostsheepband.com Maybe a more vicious villain would have 28 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 The characters are vivid, the story intriguing, and the fighting and effects outstanding. There’s no cheap dialogue and no explosions for their own sake. And the violence is balanced; just rough 306 enough to excite without pushing the rating to an R. Now if you recall, I’m not familiar with many of the Marvel characters so after each flick I try to find someone who’s a fan of the books to see just how true to the original the film version is. This time it was a fellow named Nick. While he agreed with me that as a stand-alone motion picture it was done well, as a fan of the seminal work, he was annoyed by the liberties taken with the basic characters. That’s understandable. Home of the Hoover I know how cranky I get when directors put a wig on Lex Luthor. It’s almost like a 2 HAPPY HOURS! film version of the Bible in which the hero escapes at the last scene. Hmmm I suppose 7:30-10:30am He does when you stop and think about it, & 4-6:30pm but you get the idea. As a film I thought it was first class. As a Daily Specials strict interpretation of the books, Nick says it Open 7 Days • 6:30am-2:30am falls short. It’s your call folks, but I give it: Full Kitchen Menu Breakfast Served 7-10:30am A - 7377 Lakeshore Blvd. WSS Mentor 440.257.3557 [email protected] All Roads & Trails Lead to the Lake County's Most OPEN Screwed Up Country Band! DAILY GRAND RIVER INCLUDING MANOR HOLIDAYS! +?=B;HC=MPCFF?0>Y%?H?P;Y ').*>K887H:H:$ Watch the Games on our BIG SCREEN! Sat. 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Mother… 17 18 19 20 10 Genetic code 21 22 23 24 25 26 13 Stewart who sang W ell it’s that time again; no I’m Someday you will thank me, 27 28 29 "Maggie Mae" not going into my rant about spring For all this crazy stuff! 18 Denote cleaning again, even though I DO seem First verse: 30 31 32 33 20 Helps to have accumulated as much, if not Boom-pa Boom-pa-Boom-pa-Boom- more stuff than I got RID of last year! pa… 23 ___ Speedwagon 34 35 It’s kind of creepy… it’s like it just 24 Winter sport I’m a big boy now you darling, 36 37 38 39 40 41 appears every spring and then we have 25 X to deal with it all over again! And I don’t want you to fret, 42 43 44 26 Chinese food ingredient When I wake up in the morning, 27 Cause of sickness No, I’m referring to Mother’s Day My bed’s no longer wet! 45 46 47 48 49 50 29 Promotions and lucky for you I’m forewarning you now so you can get out there and do I no longer have to go to school, 51 52 53 30 John Fogerty band (abbr.) whatever it is you’re supposed to do for So leave my ears alone, 31 They sang "Take on Me" 54 55 56 your mother. And you better do it right You may think that it’s so cool, 32 Be seated or she’ll send you straight to your room! To twist them to the bone! CrosswordUniverse.com 33 Abba hit song 35 Formosa It was sad when my neighbor told Oh you little mother, ACROSS 35 Throw me that his mother died over the winter. You’re only three feet tall, 38 John who sang "Your You’re not like any other, 36 Gnawer I said “Wow… did she hate winter that Song" much?” He just looked at me as if I was As you waddle down the hall! 1 Account (abbr.) 37 Large meal 39 Rarity some kind of an idiot, then smiled and 5 American Cancer Society 39 Fare's ride 40 Girl in Wonderland said “You’re an idiot!” (I get that a lot!) You think that you can spank me, (abbr.) 42 Former currency of Guinea 41 Rolling Stones album, “But Mom would have liked you.” You think that you’re so tough, 8 Abnormal 43 ___ and crossbones Someday you will thank me, "Let It ___" For all this crazy stuff! 11 ___ Straits 45 Singer Billy Now I realize that not everybody’s 42 Family Stone leader mother is still living. So you’re going Church bench Dual 12 48 44 Clark ___ (Superman) to have to improvise… I’ll rent you Second verse: 13 James Taylor hit, "Fire 50 Famous canal 45 Semite mine for $10! Hey for another $5 I’ll Boom-pa Boom-pa-Boom-pa-Boom- and ___" 51 Look up to 46 Single throw in my Pops too! They’re a pa… 14 Wields 52 Rowing device 47 Adam's wife HOOT! 15 Jeff Lynne's band 53 Friendly I wish you still baked cookies, 49 Unrefined metal I wish you still baked bread, 16 Gumbo ingredient 54 Small Now last year my Mother warned me never to write an article that included I glad you shaved your goatee, 17 Gets out 55 Compass point her. So being the good son that I am But not about your head! 19 What you do to a gun 56 Has toes guess what I’m doing! 21 Petty who sang "Refugee" No longer can you chase me, 22 Pressers DOWN That’s right MOM, not only did I No longer can you strut, Slower than a snail you be, 24 Short-term memory (abbr.) include you in this article, I even wrote you a song! Feel free to sing this to No taller than my butt! Gets older Burned 27 1 your mom wherever she is! 28 For one's good 2 Commander of "Deep Oh you little mother, 30 Gaming house Space Nine" Think of the “Smothers Brothers” on You’re only three feet tall, 33 House covering 3 1960s Eric Clapton band “Laugh In” when singing this! Ok, You’re not like any other, 34 Texas stew 4 Quiz Everybody Lets Sing! As you waddle down the hall! The chorus: You think that you can spank me, Boom-pa Boom-pa-Boom-pa-Boom- You think that you’re so tough, pa… Someday you will thank me, For all this crazy stuff! Oh you little mother, You’re only three feet tall, Just brings a tear to my eye! You’re not like any other, Happy Mother’s Day to all you little As you waddle down the hall! Mothers! You think that you can spank me, ~ Answers on pg. 4 You think that you’re so tough, ~ Snarp [email protected] 30 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 6 - 20, 2009 May 6 - 20, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 31 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING: Kites on the Lawn - May 9th Fri., May 8 - Tom Todd The Ohio Society for the Elevation of Kites will be joining us from 1-5 p.m. weather permitting. Sat., May 9 - Fretless Wine Country Progressive Dinner-Friday, May 15th Sun., May 10 - Cora & Cami The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Grand River Cellars with Blue Cheese, pear and walnut crostini Fri., May 15-Keith along with a fresh caprici salad; then to Debonné Vineyards for grilled Pacific Rim chicken with pea- Sat., May 16-Whooz Playin nut sauce over noodles topped with fresh cilantro, shredded coconut and lime wedges, red ginger slaw Sun., May 17-Tom Todd and a roll. Finish with dessert at South River Vineyard. Our wine maker will pair each of the courses with his choice of wines. Vegetarian option available. Reservations required. Wed., May 20-Dennis Ford Seating is very limited and will sell out quickly. This is a prepaid, non-refundable ticket event. $47.50 Fri., May 22-Light of Day Duo per person which includes wine pairing with each entrée, gratuity and tax. Sat., May 23-Fretless Model Airplanes– May 16th Sun., May 24-Brian Henke Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the winery sipping wine and watching those Model Airplanes. 1-5 p.m. Entertainment plays on Wednesday & Friday Normal Business Hours: Monday & Tuesday Noon-6 p.m.; from 7-11 p.m.; Saturday from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday & Friday Noon-11 p.m.; Thursday & Saturday Noon-8 p.m.; Sunday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. NOW OPEN ON SUNDAY’S 1-6 P.M. SERVING A VARIETY OF APPETIZERS, GRILLED SANDWICHES, AND DELICIOUS ENTRÉES. OPEN WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY NOON-8 P.M.; FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOON-11 P.M.; SUNDAY 1-8 P.M. 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