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5499 Lake RoadWINERY East • Geneva-on-the Lake, Ohio Restaurant & Tasting Room Open 7 Days Sun.-Thur. noon to 7pm (full menu) Fri. - Sat. noon to 11pm (full menu) Entertainment Live Music weekends through December. Tasting Rooms FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND all weekend. (see ad on pg. 9) See inside back cover for listing. Hours: 1-800-Uncork-1 EVENTS, SEE OUR AD ON PG. 7 Hours: Closed Mon. & Tues. Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed. 12-6 • Thurs. 12-8 Wed. thru Thurs. noon to 7 pm, Fri. 12-9 • Sat. 12-9 • Sun. 12-5 Fri. and Sat. noon to 11 pm, Laurello’s will be closed from Sunday noon to 7 pm Dec. 30th until February 12 834 South County Line Road 6451 N. RIVER RD., HARPERSIELD, OHIO 4573 Rt. 307 East, Harpersfield, Oh Harpersfield, Ohio 44041 WED. & THURS, 12 - 7, FRI. 12-9 440.415.0661 440.361.3049 SAT. 12- 9, SUN. 12-6 www.laurellovineyards.com www.bennyvinourbanwinery.com WWW.HUNDLEY CELLARS.COM [email protected] [email protected] Your Winery Can Be Entertainment every weekend see ad on pg. 6 Here! Stop and try our New Menu! 1520 Harpersfield Road Geneva • 440-466-1248 Call Geneva Exit off I-90, S. on SR534 • 2/10 mile Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11:30-8pm Fri & Sat: 11:30-10pm 440.415.0999 www.deersleapwine.com

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Live Music Entertainment Saturdays 5-8pm Gift Certificates make great stocking stuffers! Dec. 7th Face Value Duo Jan. 4th Maria Petti We would like to wish all of our Dec. 14th Jim Ales Jan. 11th CC & Sandy family and friends a very Merry Dec. 21st Amy Varckette Christmas and Happy New Year! Please follow us on Facebook! Estate Vineyards & Award-Winning Wines OHIO WINE COUNTRY WINERY GUIDE 2 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice Jam-balaya New Year’s Eve Chef Nicholas Kustala, Don Perry, and full menu). The musical celebration will never the same twice and one that offers the numerous talented musicians invite you to begin at 8:00 pm with an acoustic set by audience the opportunity to enjoy many of share this spectacular evening with them the Face Value Duo and will build through their favorite musicians playing together as and ring in the New Year at Coffee Creek the evening as Don Perry’s Jam-balaya they’ve never seen before. Estates in Austinburg, Ohio. brings you a collaboration of regional When coupled with the culinary talents of Chef Nicholas Kustala, a veteran of the lo- musicians that is unique and an incredible Chef Kustala and celebrated in the banquet cal hospitality scene, established the Estate amount of fun. hall of Coffee Creek Estates, one cannot on Coffee Creek in 2009. He worked tire- Jam-balaya is the brainchild of Perry, and imagine a more proper way to welcome the lessly since to develop the 1840s mansion, features more than a dozen artists. The jam New Year. former auction barn, and the surrounding came to fruition and was first presented this Please join us for Jam-balaya New Year’s property into a full scale event center. past summer at Laurello Vineyards. The Eve 2020!! The event will take place in the banquet idea was born from his years of being for- tunate enough to share the stage with some Pre-sale tickets only. Available at hall and the celebration will begin with a http://coffeecreekestate.com cocktail hour at 6:30 pm. A lavish, family- of the most popular musicians in the area style dinner service will begin at 7:45 with and his hopes of bringing many of these Check with the local hotels in Austinburg a winter garden salad and moving on to talented artists together for an unforget- for lodging and transportation options. other delicious selections such as roasted table evening of music, friendship, and fun. chicken with Dijon cream (see ad below for The result is exactly that, an event that is

The Estate on Coffee Creek Presents MENU Jam-balaya New Years Eve FAMILY STYLE DINNER Winter Garden Salad Join some of your favorite regional artists Baby Greens, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, for a celebration of Music and Fellowship Dried Cranberries, Aged Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Special Guests include: Fingerling Potatoes Roasted In Garlic Oil “The Jenn” from “Andy’s Last Band” Penne Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce Michael Kakias from “The Castaways” Topped With Ricotta Cheese Melissa Harvey & Mitch Larson Pan Braised English Snap Peas Roasted Chicken With Dijon Cream Good Luck New Years Tickets on Sale Now at Pork Loin With Rosemary CoffeeCreekEstate.com New York Style Cheese Cake With facebook.com/DonPerrySaxman Black Cherry Compote Cocktail Hour 6:30 $75.00 Per Person Dinner Service 7:45 Music Begins 8:00

North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 3 North Coast Voice Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 • VOLUME 19 • ISSUE 12 •••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • CONTENTS • • TA K E II • We would like to thank all of our sponsors and encourage • Playing 50-60-70's • our readers to patronize the fine businesses appearing in JAM-BALAYA NEW KICKIN IT 18 • Favorites and Much More • the North Coast VOICE. • • YEAR’S EVE 3 • • Publisher WATERFRONT FRONTLINE 19 •••••••••••••••••••••••• LCS Communications OPERA NIGHTS 5 Thu.Dec. 12 • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. NOTES FROM TOM TODD 20 Charbenay Winery • Warren Editorial Director ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sage Satori WINE 101 6 Sat. Dec. 14 • 6-9 p.m. [email protected] MOVIES 21 Kyra Restaurant • Howland Knives Out, A Beautiful Day in the Assistant Editor ROOTSVILLE 8 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Bob Moore Americana & Blues News Neighborhood, The Good Liar, The Irish- Fri. Dec. 28 • 7 p.m. man Peter Allen Inn • Kinsman Advertising & Marketing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ON THE BEAT 11 Hunter GIFT OF STREAMING 23 Fri. Dec. 27 • 7 p.m. Sales/Social Media/Events & Promotions Regional events, concerts & news Benny Vino Winery 440-813-3336 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• [email protected] STAY IN TUNE 25 Sat. Dec. 28 • 6:30 p.m Trenda Jones CD REVIEW 12 Greene Eagle Winery • Cortland Mentor, Willoughby, Chardon area Denny Carleton, Shadowlands FOLK & IRISH JAMS 26 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Staff Writers Irish, Folk, & Old Time Music Tue. Dec. 31 • New Year’s Eve Sage Satori • Cat Lilly PEDESTRIAN RAMBLINGS 15 Festivities at 6pm & Music at 9pm Patrick Podpadec • Helen Marketti Greene Eagle Winery • Cortland. Steelhead Trout ON THE DANCE FLOOR 27 Film Critic Leaf Borbie and the Family Tree For booking call Ellie Westside Steve 330-770-5613 www.westsidesteve.com NEW ON THE SHELF 16 Recent book releases SPOTLIGHT 28 www.takeii.com Contributing Writers Woodpeckers Pete Roche • Bob Moore Donniella Winchell • Trenda Jones Alan Cliffe • James Onysko LYLE JAMES HEATH Complete Family & Cosmetic Dentistry John Stoker • Steve Madewell -Booking all types of gigs! Circulation -Will OPEN for bands at large venues! Bob Covert • Dan Gestwicki • Jim Ales -Hire me for your band for the night! It’s Never Too Late Trenda Jones • Charleen Perry To Have a Great Smile! NOW BOOKING FOR FALL, WINTER AND 2020

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403 S. Broadway • Geneva • 440.466.5560 www.theoldmillwinery.com HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve, Noon-5pm (Gift Cards & Wine To-Go only) Gift Closed Christmas Day WINE 101 Certificates New Year’s Eve 3-9pm • Dinner 4-8pm ■■■ By Donniella Winchell Melissa & Mitch Duo 5:30-7:30pm make great Closed New Year’s Day gifts! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! A holiday journey of exploration Saturday, Dec. 28th && RESTAURANTRESTAURANT Pre-New Year’s Eve Party With Thanksgiving in the rear-view barrels built with wood from several Hats, Horns & a Champagne Toast! mirror, over the next few weeks, we different forest types, then filled them Fri & Sat: 7-10pm • Sunday Open Mic 4:30-7:30 will be welcoming more family and in year one. When the wine was ready, PASTA SUNDAY Continues! friends into our homes to celebrate all each winery sold a portion of the year’s Thurs, Dec 5: Mitch Larson $ 99 Includes Garlic Bread Fri, Dec 6: Tyrone Blues Sensation With purchase of beverage. the yearend holidays. Some may come production. In subsequent seasons, they Only 2 Dine-in only, please. Sat, Dec 7: Stone River band for the 25th, others, who must share set aside the best lots of any vinifera Sun, Dec 8: Open mic w/Dan & Cat Lilly TRY OUR NEW 8 for $8 celebrations with extend families, will red grown in the GRV [including, Thurs, Dec 12: Tom Smith WEEKDAY SPECIALS arrive anytime during the last couple of among others, Syrah, Merlot, the Cab- Fri, Dec 13: Ernest T Band weeks of the year. After opening gifts ernet cousins, Pinot Noir] and topped Sat, Dec 14: Free Howie JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY Sun, Dec 15: Open mic w/Jimmy Ales Open Mic Hosted by Mitch Larson and catching up, a perfect afternoon or off the barrels. The latest version, Cask Thurs, Dec 19: Chuck Ditri 6-8pm • Stop in & show us your talent! evening might be spent at one or more 1017, is a blend of the best from each Fri, Dec 20: Bobby Hayes & H20 ENJOY ACOUSTIC THURSDAY 6-8pm of the dozens of wineries in our own of the prior several years. The result is Sat, Dec 21: The Facemyers back yard. And while most of us have that each of the Cask wines are reflec- Sun, Dec 22: Open mic w/Tom Todd Burger of Month: Loaded Mac Burger $10.99 Wine Burger topped with cheddar bacon our favorite wines, perhaps this would tive of the finest reds that can be grown Thurs, Dec 26: Tom Todd mac & cheese be a time to explore some different in the AVA over the designated years. Fri, Dec 27: Lost Sheep Band Pizza of Month: White Pasta Pizza $8.49 Sat, Dec 28: Route 86 (Pre-NYs eve party) noodles covered in parmesan garlic sauce, varietals and blends. By adding in each winemaker’s skill, topped with melted cheese including the impact of each unique Sun, Dec 29: Open mic w/Mitch Larson Beer of Month: Fat Tire $2.50 The best idea is to begin with a plan…. Tues, Dec 31: Melissa & Mitch duo 5:30-:30pm barrel sources and the different blends Winery Hours: Closed Mon.; Tues-Thurs 3-9pm perhaps, on one trip, we will visit 3 or 4 Fri, Jan 3: Sound Check Fri 3-Midnight; Sat Noon-Midnight; Sun Noon-9pm chosen from the required list, each Sat, Jan 4: Ernest T Band wineries and ask to taste their Rieslings. Kitchen Hours: Closed Mon.; Tues-Thurs 4-8pm Cask offering is somewhat different Sun, Jan 5: Open mic w/Dan & Cat Lilly This variety typically grows well across Fri 4-10pm; Sat Noon-10pm; Sun Noon-8pm the Grand River and Conneaut Creek from that of their neighbors… and is districts. Riesling is a ‘cool-climate’ va- surely interesting to sip at each partici- rietal. Among the numerous Germanic pating tasting room. Open 7-Days-a-Week varieties, many experts believe Riesling Or if your palate tends toward sweeter, for Lunch & Dinner most closely reflects the soils, micro- native varieties, you can repeat the DEER’S LEAP WINERY climates and other elements unique to Riesling experiment, but substitute Ca- Full Bar • Large Selection the vineyards in which it is grown. And tawbas [many of which are sold using of Domestic, Imported Steak & Seafood then there are the decisions made by fanciful proprietary names] or select & Craft Beer Restaurant the winemaker. Most regional Rieslings the hybrid, Vidal Blancs or red or white are made in an off dry or slightly sweet semi sweet red blends. When approach Live Bands 7-10 Fri & Sat. style with a fresh, light finish. Our the tasting area, simply express your Fri. 12/6 Thunder Creek Riesling ‘noses’ are described as fruity, interest in a variety or style and let the with hints of melon or citrus or honey. talented staff help guide your journey Sat. 12/7 Lost Sheep Bands Live They are noted for their ‘backbone’ and of exploration. Most are well versed, Fri.12/13 Back When Band ‘balance.’ The result: at each winery not only in their own wines, but in most Sat.12/14 TBA visited, you will find this lovely varietal of those grown throughout the district. Fri. 12/20 Two Guys & 12 Strings 7-10 Friday & Saturday presented in a different style. At the end Wines from the northeast corner of the Sat.12/21 Jerry Cole & Hours: of your day, you may not be ready to Sun-Thur: 11:30-8pm • Fri & Sat: 11:30-10pm state are ever better, ever more recog- High Plains Drifters judge in a prestigious national compe- nized for their quality. Our winemakers Fri. 12/27 Castaways Stop in and try our new menu! tition, but you will surely understand are tapped to share their knowledge Sat.12/28 Uncharted Course some of the nuances that make this at local and national conferences. The Fri. 1/3 Two Guys & 12 Strings Daily Specials! grape and its resulting wine so interest- media is paying more attention. Our Sat.1/4 Lost Sheep Band Monday: Back by Demand 75¢ Taco Night ing and popular. local retail shelves commit lots of shelf Fri. 1/10 TBA Tuesday: $2.00 Off Burgers! Or if dry reds are your favorite, you space to ‘local wines.’ Restaurants are might visit the GRV wineries participat- expanding their wine lists to showcase Sat.1/11 Sam & Gary Wednesday: Buy One-Pound get one-pound ing in the Cask program. For years, few some of our best. CHANGING DAILY SPECIALS FOR Free Jumbo Chicken Wings $8.99 thought we could produce world class THE LUNCH CROWD TOO! Tis the season for you to share your Thur: 8oz Snow Crab Dinner with Two Sides $9.99 reds. No more. Each of the five [Ferran- pride in our progress by helping us tell Friday: All-You-Can-Eat Fish $8.99 te, Laurello, Debonne’, St. Joseph and the story to visitors from across the 1520 Harpersfield Road Grand River Cellars] began the project Geneva • 440-466-1248 Sat: Prime Rib Special 12oz. with Two Side $14.99 country. Geneva Exit off I-90, S. on SR534 • 2/10 mile in 2010 when an exceptional red vin- Sunday: Homestyle Dinners are back! $6.99 tage was harvested. Each winery pur- For additional information: dwinchell@ www.deersleapwine.com chased large, 500-gallon European oak Ohiowines.org 6 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice f f 4573 Rt. 307 East • Geneva 440.415.0661 LaurelloVineyards.com LAURELLO’S WILL BE CLOSED DEC. 30 until FEBRUARY 12 AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR 2020 SEASON. 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Fri. Dec. 6 Luisa's • 5:30 -8:30 Christmas Parade & Sing-along! ■■■ By Cat Lilly Sat. Dec. 7 • 1:00-4:00 Earth's Natural Treasures ....also....Luisa's • 5:30-8:30 Merry Christmas Roots Rockers! Sun. Dec. 8 • 4:30-7:30 Old Mill Winery • Open Mic ing with Robert Ellis’ stripped-down ver- sion of Willie Nelson’s “Pretty Paper”, Sun. Dec.15 • 2:30-5:30 Emmylou Harris’ stunning a cappella “The First Noel” and Johnny Cash’s Spring Hill Winery 1963 composition “The Gifts They Socks Give”. Dylan has arguably the strangest JD McPherson Sat. Dec 21 • 7-10 track on the project, the rollicking “Must When Oklahoma retro-rock revivalist JD Dublin Down w/ Dick Dana be Santa.” McPherson decided to record his first- & Dan Wagner ever Christmas album, Socks, he asked Most effective are original compositions himself one key question. “What do we such as Max Gomez’s reflective “Season exclude?” says McPherson. The answer: of My Memory,” Nikki Lane’s cool, no jingle bells, no cover songs and no Cat swampy and very sexy “Falalalalove” schmaltz. The resulting 11-track album and the Old 97s’ melancholy bummer of of all original songs, (New West Re- Lilly a holiday tune “Here It Is, It’s Christmas cords) overflows with vintage rock & roll Time”, sung by a protagonist who pines tidings of comfort and joy, including the For Bookings call for a lost love during late December. nostalgic warmth of “All the Gifts that 440-466-4623 or 440-417-4199 An Americana Ronnie Fauss lightens the mood with his I Need” and “Every Single Christmas,” holiday jailhouse tale on “Everybody and the jubilance of “Hey Skinny Santa” Christmas Deserves a Merry Christmas.” MITCH LARSON and “Santa’s Got a Mean Machine.” Various Artists “Just Me and These Ponies (For Christ- Throughout Socks, McPherson’s impres- Americana is the most nostalgic of the mas This Year)” is sure to stir up a sive garage-rock guitar work channels American music genres, suggesting even tear or two as Corb Lund sings of the classic R&B, rock, blues and rockabilly in its name an America that was more loneliness associated with being sepa- with snappy, growling riffs (“Bad Kid”), than it is now. If there’s a musical genre rated from friends and family during this slinky, reverb-drenched passages (“Holly, that matches this sense of nostalgia, special time of year. John Prine masks Carol, Candy & Joy”) and smooth, jazzy it’s Christmas music, which relies on a the heartache of lost love on “Everything shuffles (“Ugly Sweater Blues”). Along shared landscape of past Christmases Is Cool” and Dwight Yoakam adds his the way, he’s pitch-perfectly backed Open Mic at to build a soundtrack for the one in the unique country twang to the rousing by his four-piece band of Jimmy Sut- Old Mill Winery present. This set, which includes season- “Run Run Rudolph.” The Band brings ton on bass, Raynier Jacob Jacildo on 6-8 Every Wednesday al holiday fare from folk, country, rock, the album to a celebrated close with a keys, Jason Smay on drums, and Doug and pop icons Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, treasured version of “Christmas Must Be Corcoran on saxophone, steel guitar and 12-5 Old Mill Winery Emmylou Harris, the Band, John Prine, Tonight.” glockenspiel. McPherson also invited a Acoustic Thursday 6-8 few guests to help round out the sound, Dwight Yoakam, and others, amounts to There is enough to keep an average a pleasing playlist. Americana label New including vocal trio the Giardinaires and 12-13 Sparky’s Place 6-9 Americana fan satisfied in this classic singer-songwriter British country singer West gets into the holiday spirit with this rootsy Christmas collection. Nearly ev- compilation. The appropriately titled Lucie Silvas on the sizzling duet “Claus 12-19 Sammy K’s • Open mic 7-9 ery artist on this compilation has either vs. Claus.” disc is a mishmash of six never before charted on the Americana Music Charts 12-22 Hundley Cellars released selections–both originals and or received a nomination or award from Growing up in rural Oklahoma, McPher- w/Melissa 2-5 covers– from the label’s roster, along the Americana Music Association. The son was somewhat insulated from the with a sampling of existing songs to Common Linnets, the lone exception, imposing commercial machine of the 12-28 Buccia Vineyards make a full hour long set. are one of Europe s biggest Americana Christmas season and its accompany- w/ Melissa 6-9 The album kicks off strong with the acts having sold over 150,000 copies of ing “same 12 songs” soundtrack. He North Mississippi Allstars’ Luther Dick- their debut release across Europe and cites Phil Spector’s iconic 1963 album A 12-29 Old Mill Winery inson taking “Hark! The Herald Angels have contributed a brand new record- Christmas Gift for You as being a good Open mic 4:30-7:30 Sing” down to Memphis for a romping ing. “An Americana Christmas” is sure example of a timeless Christmas album. soul version that features his tasty slide to make your holiday memorable, merry “That’s an incredible record with incred- 216-513-0529 for bookings guitar licks. The momentum starts slow- and bright. ible arrangements of holiday standards. Facebook.com/MitchLarsonAcousticMusic Spector completely reinvented all those 8 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice songs and his versions ended up becom- Moonlight, Mistletoe & You embraces Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy the Music! ing the classics.” Keb’ Mo’s diverse talents to great effect, showing that the legendary blues man and For Socks, however, McPherson chal- four-time Grammy Award winner is just lenged himself to write new songs about as adept addressing R&B and Americana- topics that don’t often get addressed in styled roots music. Produced by Keb’ 6451 SR 307 holiday fare. The title track is a swagger- himself and recorded by Zach Allen at Stu Harpersfield, Ohio ing ode to a kid’s inability to hide their Entertainment all Weekend! Stu Studio in Franklin, Tennessee, this 440-361-3088 Fri & Sat: 7-10p • Sun: 2-5p disappointment with an unwanted gift. genre-bending artist provides seven new Other outside-the-box writing exercises songs with three covers. Weekend Music 2-5pm Fri. 12/6 ...... Big Agnes guided McPherson to two of the most Sat. 12/7 ...... FOG- Four Old Guys infectious songs on the record, “Holly, Staying true to his Blues roots, Keb’ uses Sat. 12/7 - Thomas Reed Smith Sun. 12/8 ...... Susan Hagan Carol, Candy & Joy” and “Hey Skinny the building blocks of a traditional Blues Sun. 12/8 - Face Value Duo Fri. 12/13 ...... Five O'clock Somewhere Santa.” The former was inspired by the song with the tracks “Santa Claus Santa Sat. 12/14 - L.T.D. Sat. 12/14 ...... Ted Riser Claus” and “Santa Claus Blues”, while Sun. 12/15 - Porch Rockers Sun. 12/15 ..... Tom Tweedle Ensomble “what if” scenario of having the legend- Fri. 12/20 ...... The Summit bringing his own flair to the Mildred ary songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and THURS. DEC 19: Sat. 12/21 ...... Legacy Band Mike Stoller write a Christmas song for Bailey original and Billie Holiday- Sun. 12/22 ..... R and R Duo the Coasters (“Yakety Yak”). For “Hey covered classic, “I’ve Got My Love to THOMAS REED SMITH Fri. 12/27 ...... Take II Skinny Santa,” McPherson received Keep Me Warm”. Keb’ keeps a jazz-like BAKED POTATO NIGHT! Sat. 12/28 ...... Rhythm Connection sway throughout with the help of Melissa Sun. 12/29 ..... Ted Riser some co-writing help from his band. AND WEAR YOUR UGLIEST SWEATER! They came up with three verses, all Manchester’s distinctive vocals, acting as Tues.12/31...New Year's Eve with Ted Riser related to cities and food, and a chorus. his female counterpart. Sat. 12/21 – Susan Hagan Fri. 1/3 ...... Shepard’s Pie They settled on three cities that are Many can relate to the humorous track, Sun. 12/22 – Mitch Larson Sat. 1/4 ...... Knight Shift Band music towns — Chicago, New Orleans “Christmas Is Annoying”, with its mes- Sat. 12/28 – Maria Petti Sun.1/5 ...... Take II and Memphis — and wrote about the sage of letting one’s inner Scrooge shine. Sun. 12/29 – Silver String Band HOURS food options for Santa as he is traveling Keb’ also highlights the romance that Sat. 1/4 - Thomas Reed Smith CLOSED MON & TUES • THURS NOON-7 PM through. soars throughout the holiday period, Sun. 1/5 - Susan Hagan FRI & SAT NOON-11 PM • SUN. NOON-7 PM This is a feel-good album – the band with both the title track “Moonlight, www.hundleycellars.com 834 South County Line Rd. sounds like they are having a blast. Pure Mistletoe & You” and closing number Harpersfield, Ohio 44041 Kitchen opens at Noon and closes 30 minutes honky-tonk - a retro-sounding blend of ”One More Year With You”, carrying a 440-361-3049 50’s R&B, swing and rockabilly for your more traditional Christmas sound. While before the whole joint shuts down for the night. www.bennyvinourbanwinery.com Christmas gathering that has something “Moonlight…” brings on the saxophone for everyone. solo, “One More Year With You” starts with jingle bells accompanied by piano and brass horns throughout, giving a true sense of the season and closing the album on a high note singing “sign me up for one more year with you”.

Moonlight, Mistletoe, and You Keb’ Mo’ After 25 years performing as Keb’ Mo’, this widely respected artist has finally Christmas Blues granted his eclectic global fan base a Stony Plains Christmas outing, offering a melting pot This CD combines excellent sound of influences and original songs. Keb’ reproduction with illustrations and Mo’ has come out with his first-ever interesting notes for the 14 tracks which Christmas album Moonlight, Mistletoe & You, on Snakefarm Records (UK). Continued on page 10 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 9 North Coast Voice Continued from page 9 ATM NETWORK Big Screen Sports! features some of the best Blues artists Wings, BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork & MORE! ever to appear on a Christmas collection, all performing sides that are upbeat and sure to liven up any Holiday party. Note, too, that some of the sides run well over 5 minutes, with the shortest cut being 2:11 (track 13), so this CD will entertain OPEN DAILY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS! for close to an hour. Christmas Party • Thur. Dec. 19th • 7pm Ttrack Listing: Duke’s Christmas - The Duke Robillard Band; Christmas Time, Buffet & gift for everyone • DJ & Karaoke Part 1 - Billy Boy Arnold (backed by Come meet the REAL Mr. & Mrs. Claus! The Duke Robillard Band); Switchin’ In The Kitchen - Asleep At The Wheel (with The Roomful Of Blues Horns); Merry Christmas Everyone - Rosco New Year’s Eve Gordon (with The Duke Robillard red-nosed uncles and frosted hearts—is with Oscar Gamble Trio! Band); Santa Come Down - Big Dave the Wall-of-Sound girl-group lament of Party favors and Champagne toast at midnight McLean; No Money, No Honey - Ma- Ruby Boots’s “I Slept Through Christ- ria Muldaur (with The Duke Robillard mas” and Nashville-via-Pittsburgh Band); Hootie’s K.C. Christmas Prayer songwriter Zach Schmidt’s update on TUESDAY WING NIGHT - Jay McShann (with The Duke Robil- 60¢JUMBO WINGS • 65¢ BONELESS the classic country weeper, “I’m Drunk lard Band); What Do You Really Want Again This Christmas.” Jim Elkington FRIDAYS OPEN MIC • JIMMY ALES • 7PM For Christmas? - The Rockin’ Highliners (The Zincs, Tweedy, Eleventh Dream QUEEN OF INCLUDING CHRISTMAS EVE! FRIDAYS (featuring vocalist Robert Dean); On Day) nails the English folk vibe, while HEARTS FREE A Christmas Day - Long John Baldry; The Yawpers celebrate the only way DRAWING PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS! JUKE BOX! Christmas 9-1-1 - Sonny Rhodes; Is they know how on “Christmas in 1153 Mechanicsville Rd. • Geneva • 440-466-9229 This Gonna Last? - Kristi Johnston; Oblivion.” Christmas Blues - Jimmy Witherspoon

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) The 1/4: T.B.A. (Watch FB Page) Gift Certificates Are Great Stocking Stuffers! multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” is progressive rock group will be bringing based on the triple-platinum album of the HOT & TASTY We will be Closed on its highly-anticipated Winter Tour 2019 same name. In keeping with the classic Christmas Eve, back to Cleveland! Returning with all- line “If You Want To Arrange It, This Christmas Day new staging and effects is the unforget- WOOD FIRE World You Can Change It,” the story is & New Years Day! table show that started it all, “Christmas set on Christmas Eve when a young angel PIZZAS! Eve and Other Stories.” TSO’s show that is sent to Earth to bring back what is best started small, performed to 12,000 people BE SURE TO LIKE & FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK representative of humanity. Following fa- TO KEEP UP WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE AT DUBLIN DOWNS! in five cities in 1999, which then explod- vorite TSO themes of “strangers helping ed onto the national scene, eventually strangers” and “the kindness of others,” playing to 9 million fans over the course “Christmas Eve & Other Stories” takes of an incredible 12 years, the mega-hit listeners all over the world to help reunite The all-new Rocket Mortgage Field- a young girl with her distraught father. House will host two spectacular shows The album and tour feature such fan-fa- on Friday, December 27 at 3:00 pm and vorites as “Ornament” and the epic “Old 8:00 pm with a portion of the proceeds City Bar,” both of which have not been benefiting The St. Augustine Hunger performed live in recent years. The rock Center courtesy of 98.5 WNCX and opera also features such TSO classics TSO. This marks the 21st year TSO has as “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24,” “O’ supported the hunger center, providing Come All Ye Faithful,” “Good King Joy,” them more than $600,000 in donations “Promises To Keep,” and “This Christmas from their performances in Cleveland! Day.” Additionally, the tour will enjoy a new second set containing some of TSO’s A product of the vision and imagination greatest hits and fan-pleasers including of TSO’s late founder/composer/lyricist “Christmas Canon,” “Wizards In Winter” Paul O’Neill, “Christmas Eve and Other and many more. Stories” began the unique format O’Neill called “Rock Theater” and forged a deep Reserved Tickets start at $49.50. Tickets connection with their fans that it turned on sale now at the livenation.com, rock- into the wildly-successful tour, cement- etmortgagefieldhouse.com and Northeast ing the group’s status as a must-see, Ohio Discount Drug Mart locations. Ashtabula County’s Lights On The Lake Come out and enjoy the 2019 festival of day light attraction with some displays as lights at Lake Shore Park, now in its 14th big as a truck is great for creating family year! Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday fun and memories. Make it an annual now through December 29th 6 to 9pm family tradition to enjoy professional (until 8pm on Christmas Eve and Christ- light displays in this beautiful pictur- mas day). esque setting. Experience over 70 displays on Lake- Several displays and a special sec- shore Park’s 54 acres of rolling hills and majestic Lake Erie backdrop. This holi- Continued on page 13 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 11 North Coast Voice spirituality while pursuing Continued from Page 11 his calling. Carleton’s nar- rative reveals some either unbelievable coincidences CD REVIEW or divine interventions, according to your point ■■■ By Cat Lilly of view. The book weaves between musical and spiri- Denny Carleton tual revelatory experiences, sometimes with a good dose Shadowlands of humor. For example: If you want to hear some authentic with various performers, under the title Denny sings at an Indian 1960’s roots music from someone who of Denny Carleton and Friends. He has powwow and is confronted has been there, then Denny Carleton is recorded 12 CDS, which are available on by a Native American your man. Denny has been a long last- iTunes and Spotify. woman who wants his mu- sic to be more inclusive, and ing figure in the Cleveland music scene, But this talented singer/songwriter is having played with notable ‘60s bands at the same time by a very actually much more than that – he is also dogmatic Christian funda- such as The Choir and the Lost Souls. He a radio personality, a worship and praise has continued writing, performing, and mentalist. Welcome to My leader, an author, and a teacher. Denny is World is a good example of recording through a succession of genre a veteran of the Cleveland Radio scene, changes, including punk, Gospel , Blues, the “new evangelization” hosting his own show, Cleveland Music - one person telling their Jazz, Folk, experimental, avant garde, and Connection from 1997 – 2007, on 1330 worship. Carleton has been the praise story and experience in a theatrical pieces. AM, where he conducted interviews with leader at the Charismatic Conference for real and nonjudgmental way. In addition to being a gifted guitarist and local area musicians. He did a stint on the last four years, as well as playing lead singer, Carleton is also a prolific song- 1220 AM The Word from 2006-2009, as Shadowlands guitar at the Fest’s mass for four years, writer whose blend of original mate- well as appearing weekly (Saturdays and CD Release and served as Lake Life Teens music rial blending Folk, Rock and acoustic Sundays) with Sister Juanita Shealey on director for seven years. He currently It’s been a long time coming, but Denny influences has been aired on 300 college 1490 AM. leads praise every Sunday night at St. Carleton’s new release, Shadowlands, is and public radio stations in the U.S. and After the rockin’ 60’s, Denny’s journey Cosmos and Damian Catholic church in now available for a listen or for pur- Canada. Out of his love for music and the took him down a path toward music for Twinsburg. He is an ecumenical praise chase. Says Denny: “This CD for me music community, he organizes concerts leader, representing a number of differ- is some sort of turning point or mile- ent Christian Churches in the area. He stone. With Al Globekar’s direction and has worked at many local parishes, too production, twenty-five musicians from numerous to mention, promoting unity Cleveland and Lake County played on among the world’s Christian churches. the CD and it certainly has elevated the Five of his Praise and Worship CDs can sound of my songs a great deal.” The be heard on iTunes, including his new- project was two years in the making. est Psalms. He recently finished a Mass The CD promo describes it as “Folk which is available with sheet music and Rock Americana (In a Northern Way) MP3 downloads for free at his website with elements of the British Invasion, www.dennycarleton.com combined with Denny Carleton’s quirky Denny has taught guitar for many years, spiritual songs and Al Globekar’s virtuo- from beginners to more advanced stu- so guitar work.” A host of A-list Cleve- dents, specializing in the creative aspect land area musicians lend their skills to of playing, while teaching the theory the effort on a variety of instruments in- behind the instrument. He has written two cluding acoustic, electric, baritone, bass, books on guitar, “Learn Theory on Guitar lap steel, and Nashville tuned guitar, in Plain English”, and “Learn Guitar piano, organ, cheesy organ, harmonium, Chords Fast”, which includes a DVD. He accordion, violin, child xylophone, sax, currently teaches at the Willoughby Fine flute, drums, roto toms, maracas, synth, Arts Association, West Geauga Market and tambourine. House in Chesterland, Arrowhead Music The first thing that struck me about in Mentor, and Mater Dei Academy in Shadowlands was the cover art, by Larry Cleveland. Weber. It is most intriguing, with its In 2015, Carleton published his mem- depiction of a man (who from the back oir, Welcome to My World. The book is looks a lot like Denny, curiously enough) a story of a Cleveland rocker from the walking down the railroad tracks with a 60’s who rubbed elbows with many of guitar on his back, headed for a tunnel the greats who both rose from or came with a shining light at the end of it. An through there. But it’s also a tale of the apocalyptic wave is bearing down on path less taken – that of a rock-n-roll the tunnel from the other side. The sky survivor who struggled to stay true to his Continued on page 29 12 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice Continued from Page 11 tion that moves to the music have been and 21st. Call 440-998-6506 for tickets, BOOK recently added. You’ll see more displays open time slots and other details. YOUR PARTY and a variety of added effects that lend Lakeshore Park is located at 1700 East HOLIDAY extra sparkle and glitter to the park. PARTY ROOM! 1st Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 NOW! Cost of admissions: $5 per vehicle, Buses Tickets can be purchased at the gate or - $1 per person, Mini Buses - $20 at local businesses listed on the website Horse Drawn Carriage Rides will be www.aclotl.com available, Dec. 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20st, Come for the Food ... Stay for the Entertainment House Of Blues® Concert Announcements Comedy Night! breaking festival events and celebrated theater productions throughout America. Sat. Dec. 14th • 8pm Taking More Info: www.floydtribute.com Brent Terhune New Year’s Brent Terhune is a stand-up comedian, Eve dinner writer and podcaster. You can find his pro-wrestling podcast, Wrastlemania, Iration (Reggae fusion) w/ reservations. Ballyhoo!, Iya Terra, The Ries on iTunes as well as his comedy Serving album, Mr. Turkey. Brent is a writer for Wish You Were Here Brothers the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show

16th Annual Holiday Show – Friday, February 21 Lobster, and you can hear his comedy on Sirius/XM Channel 99. He is also the writer and illustrator of the Pink Floyd’s Greatest Hits, General Admission Tickets: $25. On Prime Rib, Uncle Frank Comic Strip. Classics & Obscurities sale now! Steak, Tickets only $5 in advance and $7 at the door! Saturday, January 4 Iration is an alternative/reggae group of Shrimp and Reservations are strongly recommended. musicians, formed in Isla Vista, CA. Their General Admission Tickets: deep-rooted reggae influence is fused much more! Mark your calendars for January 11th Comedy Night $19.50. On sale Now! with elements of rock and pop to create In 2020 Wish You Were Here celebrates smooth original sounds – “We’re all about 6884 North Ridge Road (Rt. 20) • 440.428.9926 its 25th Anniversary as one of America’s luv”, states the band. The group is made most popular Pink Floyd tribute acts, up of members Micah Pueschel (Guitar/ combining Sight and Sound to capture Lead Vocals), Adam Taylor (Bass), Jo- the mood, emotions, and intensity of a seph Dickens (Drums), Cayson Peterson Floydian theatrical concert experience. (Keyboard/Synth), and Micah Brown New Winter Hours! (Guitar/Vocals). Most of the members of The 10-piece band authentically recre- Iration met DJ/VJ/KARAOKEwhile growing up in Hawaii Wed-Sun: 9am-Midnight ates music from the entire Pink Floyd but the band members*Every Friday reconnected & Saturday in Closed Mon. & Tues. canon, including classic favorites from Santa Barbara, CA startingcirca 2004 @ - 8pm the excep- “Dark Side Of The Moon”, “Wish You tion being MicahOr Brown, Immediately a California After Were Here”, “Animals and The Wall”, native, who officiallyThe Band joined Until the 1amgroup in along with show-stopping deep tracks 2014. Iration has been touring nation- Same Great for the true Floyd fanatics - featuring a ally since 2008, performing at festivals spectacular multi-media stage production nationwide from Lollapalooza to Sunfest with moving lights and lasers, vintage and Hangout, closing stages at festivals Burgers & Wings! videos, flying inflatables, sound -ef like Bottlerock and Outside Lands. These fects, Wall bricks and more. Originally Hawaiian-bred musicians look forward to debuting as Harvest Pink Floyd Revue Happy Holidays from spreading their original sound and ‘Aloha The High Tide Family! in 1987, the band is one of the longest spirit’ all the while never forgetting to get continually-performing Pink Floyd a surf in when possible. tribute acts in the world, with an unparal- New Year’s Eve Party! leled history of sold-out concerts, record- More Info: www.irationmusic.com Champagne Toast at Midnight 10,000 Maniacs featuring Mary Ramsey will perform at Music Box Supper Club Karaoke schedule Friday, December 20th with to be determined. Cats on Holiday Duo Founded in 1981 in Jamestown, NY, 10,000 Maniacs is one of the most enduring bands from the early “alterna- 5504 Lake Road East • On the Strip tive rock” movement having released Continued on page 14 Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio • (440)466-7990 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 13 North Coast Voice Continued from page 13 millions of listeners worldwide. 2019 close to 20 albums, including 2015’s marks the 30 year anniversary of the Twice Told Tales and 2016’s Playing release of Blind Man Zoo. Favorites, while consistently touring 10,000 Maniacs continue to receive Please join us for an extended vacation or just spend a the U.S. and abroad. All told the band rave reviews for their live perfor- weekend in the northeastern most portion of the state! has sold over 10 million albums, with mances. Onstage.com said, “Ramsey’s 8 Billboard Hot 100 singles, and has vocals were lush and her phrasing CHRISTMAS IN CONNEAUT made countless appearances on national impeccable as she delivered the goods TV, including Saturday Night Live, The on the hits...Ramsey’s featured viola Conneaut Rotary Christmas Cards • Lakeview Park Late Show With David Letterman, and playing was also a delight, highlight- more. ing the strengths and distinctive flair Rotary Holiday Tour of Homes While 2017 marked the 30 year anni- of the band’s current line-up. The December 7 - 1 pm • 4 pm, call for reservations 440-593-1608 versary of the release of 10,000 Mani- performance at City Winery was highly acs’ critically acclaimed, break-out al- entertaining...” Rock Nativity at Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo bum, In My Tribe, which Rolling Stone 10,000 Maniacs include: Mary Ramsey, Nov. 29 - Dec. 15 Magazine included in their “100 Best lead vocals,viola; Steven Gustafson, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 • Sundays 2:30 Albums Of The Eighties”, 2018 marked bass guitar; Dennis Drew, keyboard; 3 significant anniversaries for the band. Jeff Erickson, guitar; John Lombardo, Voices of Hope Holiday Concert It was 26 years ago in 1993 that Mary guitar; and Jerome Augustyniak, drums. Dec. 5 • 6 pm - Conneaut Human Resources Center Ramsey began her tenure as lead singer for the band. It was in that same year Music Box Supper Club is located at Homefront Christmas • Dec. 8 • Noon-5 pm that 10,000 Maniacs made their iconic 1148 Main Ave, Cleveland, OH, Doors Northcoast WWII Museum (D-Day Museum) performance on MTV’s “Unplugged”; open at 6:00 p.m. Showtime is 8:00 the released recording would go on to p.m. This event is open to patrons of all Santa at Fire Station 3 - Dec, 7, 14 & 21 • 4:30-7:00 pm sell millions of copies. 2018 marked the ages. Tickets are $45-$55. 35th anniversary of the release of their For more information call (216) 242- Music on Friday & Saturday Evenings first full-length recording, Secrets of 1250 or visit Sparky's and Buccia's the I Ching, which caught the attention www.musicboxcle.com of BBC radio legend John Peel, who www.visitconneautohio.com • FB: VisitConneautOhio brought the band to the attention of For more information visit: www.maniacs.com Celebrate Holiday Traditions at the Cleveland History Center North Coast residents and visitors look- ence the holidays all season long with ing for a festive night out can spend an family friendly activities, seasonal evening in the Hay-McKinney Mansion vignettes and nostalgic decorations. Visi- taking part in the Cleveland History Cen- tors can learn about the traditions and ter’s Ghosts of Christmas Past Candle- gifts that have delighted Clevelanders light Tours! As dusk settles on the historic young and old throughout history. mansion, guests are invited to explore its beautifully-decorated rooms in an No matter what holiday you celebrate or immersive tour experience led by expert what age you are, new memories and tra- museum staff. ditions start here at the Cleveland History Center. Create new traditions with your True stories from Cleveland’s past along families and friends by connecting with with themed costumes, elaborate décor, holiday traditions from Cleveland’s past. and theatrical performances help weave “So whether you remember shopping at together a holiday mystery that will make Higbees, enjoy a holiday ghost story, or this new edition to the Cleveland His- just love the holidays, we welcome all to tory Center’s winter experiences one to start their holidays here.” says Museum remember. Director, Angie Lowrie. Tours will be offered every Friday and Holiday experiences at the Cleveland Saturday from now through Dec. 14, with History Center run from now through additional tours offered Thursday through January 5th, 10am to 5pm. Additional Sunday, Dec. 19-22. Ticket prices are $20 information for the Ghosts of Christmas nonmembers; $15 members; with group Past Candlelight Tours and holiday expe- rates available. riences can be found at: In addition to the Ghosts of Christmas www.wrhs.org/holiday-traditions-start- Past Candlelight Tours, the Cleveland here KID MITCHELL & TED ALEXANDER History Center invites guests to experi- 14 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice

they provide a wonderful opportunity from northeastern Ohio, through Pennsyl- to catch a true Lake Erie trophy without vania and into New York, is called Steel- PEDESTRIAN RAMBLINGS needing a boat to get out in the lake! head Alley, and like the Lake Erie Wine ■■■ By Steve Madewell Steelhead may start cruising around the Region, Steelhead Alley has become quite mouths of rivers as early as mid-August famous in select circles. to begin their upstream journey. They Over the past thirty-five years, the reputa- may still be in the lower sections of the tion and popularity of this fishery have river in late May or even early June as steadily grown, and like the wine indus- they work their way back to the lake. As try, the fishery has gotten increasingly a general rule steelhead “season” runs be- diverse and sophisticated. Techniques and tween October through the end of April. gear have been developed or refined spe- As of this printing, the 2019-20 steelhead cific to Great Lakes conditions and there run is well underway. are numerous guides and lodging services Between the regional Metropark Districts developed just to meet the needs and ex- and increased efforts of the State Division pectations of visitors to the region. I have of Wildlife, there is a tremendous amount personally entertained dozens of fishing of publicly owned stream frontage in guests from as far away as Newfoundland Lake and Ashtabula counties! Ashtabula to California, and these visitors contrib- Park District has done a remarkable job ute to not only the economic property of working with several partners acquiring our region but also to the re-vitalization stream frontage along Conneaut Creek. and re-branding of our region as a truly remarkable place! So after a good day of This spawning cycle combined with a fishing and enjoying a great local bottle large, hard fighting fish, a diverse collec- of wine, I re-phrase and re-ask my ques- tion of streams and reasonably good pub- tion “Did you think you would have a day lic fishing access has created a very spe- like this in Ohio”? My friends are always cial recreational fishing opportunity for amazed! Steelhead Trout the Lake Erie and the shoreline stretching A Northeast Ohio Treasure I like to ask out of state friends what do come back into streams to spawn. This they think of when they think of Ohio. It process of moving from freshwater to is entertaining to hear what people come saltwater and then back to freshwater is a up with. It used to be a pretty safe bet remarkable phenomenon rarely found in that they wouldn’t mention our wine- nature and while Great Lakes steelhead producing region, nor our incredible do not go through the physiological trans- steelhead fishery, but over the years the formation required to move from fresh to answers have been changing. More and saltwater, they do move from stream to more people are becoming aware of the lake and back again. remarkable cluster of wineries that exist Fertilized, west coast steelhead eggs in northeastern Ohio and the same holds were introduced into the Great Lakes in true for the silver treasure swimming in a the 1880s and there have been reproduc- handful of local streams. ing populations of steelhead in the Great THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR! The Ohio Department of Natural Lakes drainage ever since. While some madewellmusic.com [email protected] Resources experimented with stocking successful reproduction does occur in the salmon in Lake Erie for several years great lakes drainage, it is excitedly rare Madewell Music on Facebook Steve Madewell on Reverb Nation and by the mid-1980s had concluded that in Ohio. Most local streams simply get 440 479 3062 stocking surplus rainbow trout from the too warm in the summer and carry too On behalf of Steve and Phil Madewell, London, Ohio fish hatchery provided a much silt after heavy rains. Both of these The Dive Kings: Tom Meisterheim and Brian Langguth “higher rate of return for the investment” factors can kill trout or suffocate their of resources. By the late 1980s, the state eggs. Consequently, the Ohio steelhead A Big Thank You to the owners, managers, staff and patrons had decided to forego salmon altogether program is dependent upon an annual who supported live music in NEO and allowed us to perform for you! and focus solely on a steelhead trout spring stockings We had a wonderful year! program. Over 400,000 six to nine 9 inch trout are Stop by the Old Fire House Winery for my last Steelhead is a strain of rainbow trout that released in a few Ohio streams; the Con- solo performance of the year are from the Pacific Coast. They spawn neaut Creek, Ashtabula, Grand, Chagrin in freshwater streams and after hatching, and Vermillion Rivers. These little fish Saturday December 14th • 6:00-10:00 PM the young fish spend approximately two head out into the lake where they rap- All the Best for 2020! years in the stream before heading out idly grow and ultimately return to these to the ocean. As adults, they ultimately streams to spawn. 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prose is as witty, entertaining, and wildly trademark wit, Rocca brings these men unpredictable as the author himself. It’s and women back to life like no one else a tenderly evocative coming-of-age story can. Mobituaries is an insightful and and a raucous love letter to the power of unconventional account of the people NEW ON THE SHELF music and creativity from one of the most who made life worth living for the rest ■■■ Compiled by Sage Satori renowned musicians of our time. of us, one that asks us to think about who gets remembered, and why. the experiences that forged him as an mobituaries – Great Acid for the Children: artist, a musician, and a young man. Lives Worth Reliving Desk 88: Eight Pro- A Memoir His dreamy, jazz-inflected prose makes From beloved gressive Senators Who The iconic bassist the Los Angeles of the 1970s and 80s CBS Sunday and co-founder of come to gritty, glorious life, including Morning cor- Changed America the Red Hot Chili the potential for fun, danger, mayhem, respondent and Since his elec- Peppers tells his or inspiration that lurked around every humorist Mo tion to the U.S. fascinating origin corner. It is here that young Flea, looking Rocca, an en- Senate in 2006, story, complete with to escape a turbulent home, found family tertaining and Ohio’s Sherrod all the dizzying highs in a community of musicians, artists, and rigorously re- Brown has sat on and the gutter lows junkies who also lived on the fringe. He searched book the Senate floor you’d want from an spent most of his time partying and com- that celebrates at a mahogany LA street rat turned mitting petty crimes. But it was in music the dead people desk with a world famous rock where he found a higher meaning, a place who have long proud history. In star. to channel his frustration, loneliness, and fascinated him. Desk 88, he tells love. This left him open to the life-chang- In Acid for the the story of eight ing moment when he and his best friends, Mo Rocca has always loved obituar- Children, Flea takes readers on a deeply of the Senators soul brothers, and partners-in-mischief ies—reading about the remarkable lives personal and revealing tour of his forma- who were there before him. came up with the idea to start their own of global leaders, Hollywood heavy- tive years, spanning from Australia to the band, which became the Red Hot Chili weights, and innovators who changed Despite their flaws and frequent New York City suburbs to, finally, Los Peppers. the world. But not every notable life setbacks, each made a decisive con- Angeles. Through hilarious anecdotes, has gotten the send-off it deserves. tribution to the creation of a more poetical meditations, and occasional Acid for the Children is the debut of just America. They range from Hugo a stunning new literary voice, whose His quest to right that wrong inspired flights of fantasy, Flea deftly chronicles Mobituaries, his #1 hit podcast. Now Black, who helped to lift millions of with Mobituaries, the book, he has American workers out of poverty, to gone much further, with all new essays Robert F. Kennedy, whose eyes were on artists, entertainers, sports stars, opened by an undernourished Missis- political pioneers, founding fathers, sippi child and who then spent the rest and more. Even if you know the names, of his life afflicting the comfortable. you’ve never understood why they mat- Brown revives forgotten figures such as ter...until now. Idaho’s Glen Taylor, a singing cowboy who taught himself economics and Take Herbert Hoover: before he was stood up to segregationists, and offers president, he was the “Great Humani- new insights into George McGovern, tarian,” the man who saved tens of who fought to feed the poor around the millions from starvation. But after less world even amid personal and political than a year in the White House, the calamities. He also writes about Her- stock market crashed, and all the good bert Lehman of New York, Al Gore Sr. he had done seemed to be forgotten. of Tennessee, Theodore Francis Green Then there’s Marlene Dietrich, well of Rhode Island, and William Proxmire remembered as a screen goddess, less of Wisconsin. remembered as a great patriot. Along- side American servicemen on the front Together, these eight portraits in politi- lines during World War II, she risked cal courage tell a story about the tri- her life to help defeat the Nazis of her umphs and failures of the Progressive native Germany. And what about Billy idea over the past century: in the 1930s Carter and history’s unruly presiden- and 1960s, and more intermittently tial brothers? Were they ne’er-do-well since, politicians and the public have liabilities…or secret weapons? Plus, successfully fought against entrenched Mobits for dead sports teams, dead special interests and advanced the countries, the dearly departed station cause of economic or racial fairness. wagon, and dragons. Yes, dragons. Today, these advances are in peril as employers shed their responsibilities Rocca is an expert researcher and to employees and communities, and a storyteller. He draws on these skills U.S. president gives cover to bigotry. here. With his dogged reporting and But the Progressive idea is not dead. 16 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice The Beautiful Ones collaboration with Prince in his final In Me, Elton also writes powerfully #1 NEW YORK months—a time when Prince was about getting clean and changing his My Gift to you.... TIMES BEST- thinking deeply about how to reveal life, about finding love with David Fur- Peace SELLER • more of himself and his ideas to the nish and becoming a father. In a voice The brilliant world, while retaining the mystery that is warm, humble, and open, this of Mind. coming-of- and mystique he’d so carefully culti- is Elton on his music and his relation- age-and-into- vated—and annotations that provide ships, his passions and his mistakes. context to the book’s images. This is a story that will stay with you by superstardom a living legend. story of one This work is not just a tribute to an of the greatest icon, but an original and energizing artists of all literary work in its own right, full of Auto Home Business Life time, in his own Prince’s ideas and vision, his voice and A Song We Offer the words—featur- image—his undying gift to the world. ing never-be- for You: Personal Service fore-seen photos, original scrapbooks My Life You’ve Missed Lately and lyric sheets, and the exquisite AUTO • HOME memoir he began writing before his Me: Elton John with BUSINESS • LIFE tragic death Whitney Prince was a musical genius, one of Official Autobiography In his first and Houston TREEN the most beloved, accomplished, and Whitney Hous- acclaimed musicians of our time. He only official INSURANCE autobiography, ton is as big a 1484 State Route 46 N. • Suite 8 was a startlingly original visionary superstar as the with an imagination deep enough to music icon Elton John music business Jefferson, Ohio 44047 whip up whole worlds, from the sexy, reveals the has ever known. She exploded on the (440) 576-5926 gritty funk paradise of “Uptown” to truth about his scene in 1985 with her debut album and the mythical landscape of Purple Rain extraordinary spent the next two decades dominating to the psychedelia of “Paisley Park.” life, from his the charts and capturing the hearts of But his most ambitious creative act rollercoaster fans around the world. One person was Scott Treen was turning Prince Rogers Nelson, lifestyle as there by her side through it all—her born in Minnesota, into Prince, one of shown in the best friend, Robyn Crawford. the greatest pop stars of any era. film Rocket- Since Whitney’s death in 2012, Robyn The Beautiful Ones is the story of man, to becom- has stayed out of the limelight and held LOST SHEEP BAND how Prince became Prince—a first- ing a living legend. the great joys, wild adventures, and person account of a kid absorbing the Christened Reginald Dwight, he was hard truths of her life with Whitney world around him and then creating a a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses close to her heart. Now, for the first persona, an artistic vision, and a life, who grew up in the London suburb of time ever, Crawford opens up in her before the hits and fame that would Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop new memoir, A Song for You. Sat. Dec. 7 come to define him. The book is told star. By the age of twenty-three he was With warmth, candor, and an impres- in four parts. The first is the memoir performing his first gig in America, fac- sive recall of detail, Robyn describes Deer's Leap Winery Prince was writing before his tragic ing an astonished audience in his bright the two meeting as teenagers in the 7-10 death, pages that bring us into his yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T- 1980s, and how their lives and friend- childhood world through his own shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John ship evolved as Whitney recorded her lyrical prose. The second part takes had arrived and the music world would first album and Robyn pursued her Fri. Dec. 13 us through Prince’s early years as a never be the same again. promising Division I basketball career. musician, before his first album was His life has been full of drama, from the Together during countless sold-out Spring Hill Winery released, via an evocative scrapbook early rejection of his work with song- world tours, behind the scenes as hit af- 7:30-10:30 of writing and photos. The third writing partner Bernie Taupin to spin- ter hit was recorded, through Whitney’s section shows us Prince’s evolution ning out of control as a chart-topping marriage and the birth of her daughter, through candid images that go up to superstar; from half-heartedly trying the two navigated often challenging Fri. Dec. 27 the cusp of his greatest achievement, to drown himself in his LA swimming families, great loves, and painful losses, Old Mill Winery which we see in the book’s fourth sec- pool to disco-dancing with Princess always supporting each other with tion: his original handwritten treat- Diana and Queen Elizabeth; from laughter and friendship. 7-10 ment for Purple Rain—the final stage friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Deeply personal and heartfelt, A Song in Prince’s self-creation, where he Mercury, and George Michael to setting retells the autobiography of the first for You is the vital, honest, and previ- Sat. Jan. 4 up his AIDS Foundation to conquering ously untold story that provides an three parts as a heroic journey. Broadway with Aida, The Lion King, understanding of the complex life of Deer's Leap Winery The book is framed by editor Dan and Billy Elliot the Musical. All the Whitney Houston. Finally, the person 7-10 Piepenbring’s riveting and mov- while Elton was hiding a drug addiction who knew her best sets the record ing introduction about his profound that would grip him for over a decade. straight. www.lostsheepband.com North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 17 North Coast Voice

them outside the context of self-con- tained radio programs. Williams was a star of WSM’s Grand KICKIN’ IT Ole Opry when he began hosting his own radio show for the same station in 1951. Sponsored by Mother’s Best Flour Company, the 15-minute broadcasts aired Grit & Grace by Tim with his health. The demands of his every weekday. But there was a prob- meteoric career and life on the road had lem: Williams was wildly popular and V McGraw taken a toll. McGraw came to a cross- his aggressive touring schedule meant From Grammy- roads where knew that unless he made his he couldn’t always be at the station to Award winning physical health a priority, he would put perform the show live. Many of the music superstar his personal happiness and professional broadcasts were actually pre-recorded and actor Tim success at risk. In Grit & Grace, McGraw transcription discs that were aired and McGraw comes shares his transformation story along with then forgotten. The discs were re-dis- a one-of-a kind encouragement, inspiration, and real-life, covered decades later as they were being lifestyle book practical advice to help readers become hauled to a dumpster. The find more than that melds his healthy, strong and fit in mind and body. doubled the number of known Hank Wil- personal fitness For the first time, McGraw will share the liams recordings. transforma- details of the mental and physical routine The compilation was produced by Cheryl tion story with that got him in the best shape of his life. Pawelski, and each track was restored practical advice He suggests that there is no magic for- and remastered by Michael Graves. to inspire healthy mula to getting stronger and healthier: it Together, they earned Best Historical changes in readers’ lives. is about making a commitment to do and Album Grammy award for their work on Tim McGraw is as well-known for his be better, and holding yourself account- Hank Williams’ “The Garden Spot Pro- unparalleled accomplishments in the able each day. McGraw didn’t follow grams, 1950” compilation in 2015. a playbook or have a squad of trainers entertainment industry as he is for his The recordings are packaged in a slipcase boundless energy—he is the embodi- overseeing his every step. He describes his way of getting into shape as more with a book that chronicles Williams’ ca- ment of vitality and success. But only a reer in photographs. With the assistance decade ago, he found himself struggling “maverick”--tuning into a vision of what you personally want to achieve, staying from Scott B. Bomar and Williams photo focused, and putting in the work. collector Ken Campanile, the 272-page hardbound volume was assembled by McGraw says his physical transforma- leading Williams expert Colin Escott, tion has ignited a whole-life transforma- who wrote the definitive biography of tion. “My mind is clearer, my sense of the American music icon and has won purpose is sharper, and my relationships two Grammy awards for Best Historical are deeper. Consistent physical exercise Album for his production work on previ- helps me bring focus to my life and to the ous key Williams releases. Williams’ people who mean the most to me.” In Grit daughter, Jett Williams, contributed a & Grace, McGraw makes this transforma- touching foreword that sets the tone for tion accessible to anyone, sharing with the collection of images. readers the physical and mental tools they can use to create the life they deserve. To gather the photos, the team coordi- nated with Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music, the Grand Ole Opry Archives, the Center for Popular Music Hank radio recordings at Middle Tennessee State University, the and book coming soon Country Music Hall of Fame and Muse- An extensive six-CD collection of 144 um, the production company behind Ken songs from Hank Williams radio record- Burns’ “Country Music” documentary, ings will be released on Feb. 7, 2020 on and various Williams fans and historians. BMG. The release will also include a They uncovered unseen images from the book of photographs. estates of other country stars of the day, including photos that had been saved by “Hank Williams: Pictures From Life’s Hank Thompson, as well as fellow Grand Other Side - The Man and His Music in Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens. Rare Photos and Recordings” represents The Dickens collection includes two the complete rundown of Williams’ per- rare color slides of Williams. Other color formances from the existing transcription photos that were unearthed include a trio discs. This is said to be the first collec- of images of Williams at the Sunset Park tion to gather the entirety of Williams’ in Pennsylvania and a photo of Williams Mother’s Best performances and presents in bed recovering from back surgery. 18 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice drinking water aquifers is still unknown. stories of communities that have taken a Fracking requires a vast infrastructure, stand against injection wells and fracking including drill pads, pipelines, compressor and threats to their natural resources in stations, roads, hauling trucks, and waste in- general. We think these stories will inspire jection wells. The process uses astronomical our own local communities to take a stand, WATERFRONT FRONTLINE and to participate in developing our future. ■■■ By Dr. T. Gallo & Sarah Brower amounts of fresh water and produces similar amounts of toxic waste that are put through There are so many alternatives to resource municipal wastewater plants, sprayed on extraction and industry as usual. We do not rural roads, or blasted into permeable rock have to be a corporate resource colony or V layers thousands of feet below ground, toxic waste dump. We believe that we can through loosely regulated injection wells. have jobs and economic prosperity while Fracking waste contains toxic levels of ra- actually enhancing the quality and beauty diation and carcinogens, and other chemical of our natural environments. This way for- constituents that remain unknown because ward will ensure the continued growth and Welcome to Waterfront Frontline, a new was, I started on a line of research that led the fracking fluid composition is protected prosperity of our regional culture--a terroir column dedicated to the beautiful lakefront me down a rabbit hole so deep and convo- by patent laws. The oil and gas industry is we can be proud of. landscape that helps make our entertain- luted I needed help sorting it out. I joined a exempt from many of the environmental Dr. T Gallo ment and tourism industry possible. Follow local group, Ashtabula County Water Watch regulations that apply to other industries, Ashtabula resident this spot for information on how we can (ACWW), where I learned that the Petmin such as the Resource Conservation Recov- DNP Nursing Practice; nurse practitioner best utilize the abundant natural gems of plant is only the tip of an industrial iceberg ery Act, which ensures that hazardous waste Sarah Brower our region, while protecting these resourc- heading for Ashtabula, and a key component is disposed of safely. Ashtabula resident es from an array of threats that receive little of a massive oil and gas extraction cam- Fracking waste disposal is an issue that af- M.S. Ecology attention in proportion to their potential paign focused on Pennsylvania and Ohio. fects us here in Ashtabula County every day. Ashtabula County Water Watch Team is impact. In a nutshell, I learned that the hundreds of Currently, there are 15 active fracking waste a group of concerned residents whose Having lived in the arid western United tons of air pollutants emitted by the Petmin injection wells in the county, and frack- mission is to protect water quality and the States for more than 20 years, I returned plant may only be a secondary concern, ing waste is spread on rural roads as a dust health of Ashtabula County residents and home to Ashtabula County to find a well- compared to the impacts of its immense suppressant and de-icer. When a red tanker ecosystems. “We strive to promote all of spring of lush natural landscapes, sharing consumption of natural gas. The plant truck drives down your gravel road spraying the good in our community while urging an underlying life force that was in short proposes to consume 15,000 million BTUs “brine,” it may in fact be a concoction of better regulation, cleaner policies, and local supply out west—fresh water. Our regional of natural gas per day, which is more than radioactive fracking waste. We calculated and independent development.” culture is defined by our waters, especially double the consumption of every household that Petmin’s natural gas consumption in www.acww.us Lake Erie, part of the greatest fresh water in Ashtabula County combined, or equiva- Ashtabula will require the drilling of about reserve in the world. Ashtabula County is lent to about 2,500 barrels of oil, or 50,000 7,300 more gas wells. Where will these home to over 1,200 farms, 34 wineries, gallons of gasoline. The gas will reach wells be drilled and where will the waste 18 covered bridges, miles of high-quality Petmin through the recently constructed end up? streams (including three State Scenic Riv- Risberg gas pipeline, originating in western Where is the Ohio Environmental Protection Organic Gluten-free/Dairy-Free Groceries ers), Metroparks, over 15 annual festivals, Pennsylvania and terminating in north- Agency (OEPA) and the Ohio Department FEATURING many craft and artisan events, and a host ern Ashtabula County. As noted by City LOCAL of Natural Resources (ODNR) when we ARTISTS! ACCEPTING of live music gatherings. In winemak- Manager, Jim Timonere, the pipeline was a EBT! need protection from the harms of fracking ing, the word terroir means the totality of crucial component in bringing in the South waste? The EPA and ODNR grant permits environmental factors that contribute to African company, Petmin, and will pave the for fracking wastewater to be injected in CBD OPEN wine quality, and more generally, anything way for many other manufacturing indus- PRODUCTS YEAR Ohio wells. Do they regulate or keep track ROUND! that is produced in the region. You could tries in the area. of how much waste goes into these wells, say that fresh water is the hallmark of our The source of this natural gas will likely where it comes from, what it contains? No. terroir, because all of our regional ameni- be from gas wells in Pennsylvania and Remember the 4.0 magnitude earthquake ties, attractions, and industries have healthy SALES-SALES-SALES southern Ohio, with two-thirds of that gas that could be felt all over northeast Ohio fresh water ecosystems at their core. With recovered by unconventional drilling, a.k.a. in 2011? It was the result of an accident DECEMBER 6th & 7th tourism bringing in over $450 million to Christmas Party hydraulic fracturing, or fracking for short. at a fracking waste injection well near the county, it is clear that our economic Free Food Samples • Door Prizes Fracking consists of drilling into permeable Youngstown, where the waste was injected health and our environmental health go Entertainment and DISCOUNTS shale layers thousands of feet below ground into impermeable bedrock below the tar- hand-in-hand. and blasting a slurry of toxic chemicals into geted shale layer. How much does ODNR DECEMBER 14th When I moved back to Ashtabula County, I the well to release gas and oil trapped in the charge Pennsylvania companies for fracking 10th Annual 1/2 price Clothing Sale Free Food Samples • Door Prizes got to catch up on some of my favorite area shale. This extraction method is incredibly wastewater injected in Ohio? Twenty cents Entertainment and BIG DISCOUNTS treats, such as sipping on local wines, visit- taxing on the environment where it takes per barrel. ing nearby farms, swimming in Lake Erie, place, and many peer-reviewed scientific YOUR CBD HEADQUARTERS I could go on ad nauseum about the dangers and paddling down the Ashtabula River. papers published in the past few years have CBD experts are here to help. of fracking and its impact on our region, But I had a whole other type of catching up linked fracking to public health problems, which is why we at Ashtabula County Water Earth’s Natural Treasures too... to do. Shortly after purchasing my house such as asthma and birth defects. Accidents 56 S. Broadway • Geneva Watch have decided to take turns authoring in Ashtabula City, I learned that construc- on fracking pads and during transport of 440-466-4368 this column each month. However, the story tion of the Petmin pig iron plant would waste have caused contamination of surface Hours: Mon-Weds 10am-6pm • Thurs - Sat 10am-7pm • Sun. 10am-5pm is not all doom and gloom. We will also begin right behind my house in the spring water and destruction of streams and wet- www.EarthsNaturalTreasures.com spend time highlighting some of the success of 2020. Not knowing what a pig iron plant lands. The long-term effects of fracking on [email protected] North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 19 North Coast Voice

THE AMAZING TOM TODD ONE-MAN-BAND pretty girls, and great music by really hip NOTES FROM TOM TODD bands, I’d probably forget to pack stuff, too. On a darker note, the scenes from the Fifty Years After Woodstock, part 2 movie taken as the three-day event (it actually stretched out to four days) was (Ring) whatever candy bars and potato chips they winding down, of people wrapped in blan- Pizza place: Hello, Upstate NY Pizza, brought with them, and now they’re gnaw- kets, soggy, tired, hungry and just physi- waddya need? ing bark off of trees! cally and mentally beaten down, brought Sat. & Sun. Dec. 7 and 8 • 11AM - 4:30PM Manners Christmas Tree Farm Caller: We’re desperate, man! We need Pizza place: Haven’t eaten in four days, to mind news reels of war refugees from you say? Well, whatever number we come other countries. Where the Woodstock Thu. Dec. 19, Fat Lil' Buddies enough pizza for five hundred thousand (N. Olmsted) with Julie Slattery 5 - 10 people! up with, we’ll have to double it. And people had to deal with a few days of they’re mostly young twenty-ish, huh? hardship, actual evacuees of war zones Fri. Dec. 20, Bahama Breeze in Cleveland 6 - 10 Pizza place: You need pizza for 500 to a Double it again! may have to survive for months or years thousand people…? with whatever supplies they can carry on Sat. Dec. 21, Bahama Breeze Caller: Yeah, and we’re gonna need it in Pittsburgh, PA 5 - 9 Caller: No, man, FIVE HUNDRED delivered. And by the way, the roads for their back. It’s a rather stunning, in-your- face reminder of how lucky we are to live Sun. Dec. 22, Old Mill Winery THOUSAND! We’re up in a place called miles are completely blocked with traffic, OPEN MIC! 4:30 - 7:30 Woodstock, and we’re starving, man! and the whole area is a sea of mud from in this land of peace and plenty. Thu. Dec. 26, Old Mill Winery Pizza place: Five hundred thous – well ex- that rain we had. But back to Woodstock: There were con- "Acoustic Thursday Night" 6 - 8 actly how many pizzas ya think ya need? Pizza place: Sounds like we’re gonna need cession stands. But they were expecting a Fri. Dec. 27, Bahama Breeze, a helicopter, or a fleet of helicoptors, or crowd of 50,000, not 500,000! Lines were Pittsburgh, PA 5 - 9 Caller: You’re the expert, I was hoping you long, and, with dwindling supplies, the could tell me. It’s mostly young people in a cargo plane to get that order up to you. Sun. Jan. 5, The Winery at Spring Hill That’s gonna cost you extra. concessioners decided to jack up the pric- 2:30 - 5:30 their twenties, and most of them haven’t es, charging $1 for hot dogs when the go- check out eaten in about four days because they Caller: Well, can you do it? For five hun- ing rate was a quarter. People angry about www.tomtoddmusic.com spent their money on the concert tickets dred thousand people? the wait and the prices burned down two for more information & pictures and gasoline to get up here. They’ve eaten Pizza place: Yea, no problem. It’ll be ready of the concession stands. On a more noble in 20 minutes. note, residents in the area, hearing reports of food shortages, gathered thousands of Caller: Oh, I forgot to mention, most of food donations to be airlifted to the site, these kids have been smoking marijuana including about 10,000 sandwiches, water, up here, and I understand that can make a fruit and canned goods. person extra hungry. (And I know you’re wondering, so here’s Pizza place: Sir, there ain’t enough pizza in this: There were only 600 porta-toilets the whole world…(click) on site, so that came out to about 800- Can you imagine half-a-million teenagers 900 people per toilet. I hope they were and young adults with no food, not to men- patient!) tion drinking water or rain gear or shelter But being a musician, I can’t help but or extra clothes, jammed into a giant wonder what the performers were think- muddy field, with no chance of even get- ing as they played for this audience. I’m ting out of there for days, with nothing to sure they were rattled and amazed by the comfort them but their fellow man and the simple act of performing in front of maybe music being performed on stage? “Yeah the largest music audience ever assembled man, it was, like, heaven!” in one place in human history. Plus, they In the 1970 documentary movie, Wood- had to be thrilled that their band, and their stock, you could see crowds of people music, was getting this kind of incredible pushing down the fences to get in. It exposure. But I bet some of them were was a scary scene, because it showed the thinking, as they gazed at the muddy, whole deal was out of control. The people hungry, often stoned or drunk, desperate weren’t mean or looking to riot or any- sea of faces, “Let’s finish our set and get thing - there were just too many of them! the hell out of here!” But when I re-watched that scene, what And it all happened just an afternoon’s struck me was, no one had hardly any drive from here! If I could go back in supplies with them. They didn’t think to time, would I want to actually go to bring food, water, cover from rain, etc. It Woodstock? Would you? It’d be a lot of made me think back to my teenage years. hardship and hassle, a miserable muddy Yeah, I was the same way. If I was looking three days, but THE EXPERIENCE OF A forward to a weekend with thousands of LIFETIME! 20 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice short were when he assumed a Southern accent as in FORREST GUMP and THE Westside LADYKILLERS. Maybe I’m being picky but not all actors are great at dialects. He Steve MOVIE REVIEWS doesn’t use one here though he does do a fair, but not amazing, reflection of the westsidesteve.com ■■■ By Westside Steve Simmons familiar voice. Personally, I’m too old to further details of the plot would spoil the have been a “Mister Rogers Neighbor- Friday, Dec. 20 • 8:00 PM mystery for any of you who would like hood” aficionado, and I don’t have kids, to go see this one and I recommend that so I’ve grown up knowing little more Barbarino's you do. about the show than the fact that it is defi- Columbia Station nitely iconic and his voice and manner- Truth be told, it’s not obvious at all isms are immediately recognizable. (And how the murder took place, or why, so of course, there’s the National Lampoon Saturday, Dec. 21 • 8:00 PM suspicion is cast on every member of the Radio Hour parody which is pretty damn Firehouse Grill household. The puzzle becomes more funny.) 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Stand-up fully portrays the varying styles of ne’er Malvern guy that I am, I always check, and to do wells who make up the old fellow’s To all outward appearances, it would my surprise I found that it was written family, including a couple of surprises, seem that Mister Rogers is one of the decades ago by a fellow who said he namely Don Johnson and Jamie Lee Cur- sweetest and most caring human beings Friday, Dec. 27 • 8:30 PM wanted to write something that sounded tis. Speaking of acting, since I mentioned you could ever want to meet. What we Sully's Irish Pub like an old traditional song. My point? I learn from this film does not change that Tom Hanks’ Southern accent in another Medina would have guessed that KNIVES OUT, review this month, let me point out the opinion whatsoever, but that’s not what a new mystery film, would have been this film is about. What I’d feared was Daniel Craig, an Englishmen, adopt a rea- To purchase Westside Steve Simmons derived from a novel by someone want- sonable Southern gentleman dialect even one of those miserable exposes like you newest CD A Pirates Life visit ing to re-create the genre made famous if it does slightly resemble Moe Howard’s find on YouTube, that start off with “The www.cdbaby.com/artist/westsidestevesimmons by the iconic Agatha Christie. As it turns Colonel Beauregard. I’ll tell you this tragic last years of…”, and then pro- out, it’s written, produced, and directed much, we might think we know what ceed to show they drank themselves to by Rian Johnson as an homage to that happened, though we probably don’t, and death, were broke, miserable, etc. Thank style. I was about to try to find the series certainly won’t be sure of the why and God that’s not the direction of this flick. of novels when I found this out. wherefore which is, of course, spelled Surprisingly however, this isn’t as much The venerable Ms. Christie follows a out in the climax of the flick. It doesn’t about the life of Fred Rogers as it is about certain pattern with her novels. Most of- move along as quickly as one might have the life of Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), ten, a crime has been committed among liked but audiences are sure to enjoy the a bitter journalist for Esquire magazine a group of relatives or friends and one unfolding of the mystery in the finale. whose forte is uncovering dirt on those AgeLess Band of her famous detectives, be it Hercule he profiles. His anger seems to stem from agelessband.com B the fact that his father abandoned him, his Formerly Whooz Playin' Poirot or Miss Marple, are called upon WSS to get to the bottom of it. In this case, the dying mother, and his sister, many years sleuth is Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), ago. Now the sister is going through her Fri. Dec. 6 who has been hired anonymously to find second or third or whatever marriage to 6:30-10:30PM out what really happened to a famous and someone else Vogel doesn’t approve of, Debonne Vineyards very wealthy mystery novelist, Harlan but he decides to attend the wedding any- Ageless Trio way. There he gets into a drunken alterca- Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). Over the years, the old fellow has steadfastly tion with his estranged pop and spoils the party for everyone. His dismal attitude Fri. Dec. 13 refused to allow his work to be made into 6:00-9:00PM film productions and this loss of revenue carries over into own his family life, and sorely vexes his immediate family. The seems to be causing a rift between him Laurello Winery old man appears to have taken his own and his wife. So, what does this miser- Len Solo life in his top floor study, but remember A Beautiful Day in the able son of a bitch have to do with a kids’ that this is a mystery so the key word show host? Glad you asked. His editor Fri. Dec. 27 has ordered him to do a 400-word puff here is “appears.” The unsavory group Neighborhood 8:00-11:00PM of dependents gather around the old au- Sony|PG|109 min piece on the star and of course Vogel resents the assignment. After 20 minutes Rider's Inn thor’s mansion for the reading of the will, I think I’ve said this before, but I’ve Ageless Trio like ghouls around an open grave. The never been a huge fan of Tom Hanks and of what he’d expected to be a one-hour police and prospective beneficiaries are I don’t know why. Every time I see the interview, he finds himself intrigued by the mild-mannered Rogers but, more To Book: 440-796-3057 ready to write off the death as a suicide, guy, I am amazed at what a stellar job he www.agelessband.com until the unexpected guest Mr. Blanc does, regardless of the role. As a matter important, Mr. Rogers becomes intrigued begins to suspect foul play. I fear that any of fact, the only times I thought he fell Continued on page 22 Check out our videos! North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 21 North Coast Voice Continued from page 21 Actually, their ages are imperative to the figures as larger-than-life figures in a passion with him and the obvious pain in his life. plot of the film, as you will see. And the play, while Scorsese’s are probably more real- The interview morphs into a relationship twist came as a surprise, which is the istic garden-variety mugs. Often his stories are with Vogel and his family and a 400-word factor that elevates this film from a C+ to centered on the rat, in this case Frank Sheeran piece that becomes almost a novella. an A-. Intriguing and suspenseful with a (DiNiro). They both follow a code of honor welcome dearth of gunfire and violence. but the latter tends to include the seedy side of To adopt a cliché, this really is the feel- organized crime. good movie of the year but if I did have A- to find fault it would be hardly worth WSS Frankly, I thought the casting here was a little mentioning. Tom Hanks can’t really turn The Good Liar odd and would certainly draw protest in today’s into a character like a chameleon changes Warner Brothers/New Line|R|150 min political climate (like if a white guy played a colors like, for example, Gary Oldman, black guy or a Mexican played an Indian), and picks up the accent, the mannerisms, and Here’s a little piece of trivia for you. here’s why. The Irishman is Hoffa’s right-hand even the look of whoever he’s playing. Which age group goes to see the most man and is played by an Italian, De Niro. I would imagine that with a little more movies? The answer, as I think I already Hoffa, who was actually German/Irish born effort Hanks might have nailed this char- knew, is 25 to 39 who, at 24%, are the in Indiana, is played by the charismatic but acter. largest single group, which explains the distinctly Italian Pacino. He also doesn’t look targeting by the studios. What surprised or sound anything like Hoffa, quite a departure Second, I don’t think the audience is able me was the second largest group, weigh- from the Jack Nicholson portrayal from years to make an emotional bond with Vogel ing in at 21%, are seniors 60 and over. ago. I’m guessing one reason for that is that as strong as it needs to be to make the In light of that statistic, I’m surprised The Irishman nobody in today’s generation really knows who film fire hot on all 8 cylinders. My own there aren’t more films targeted towards Netflix|R|210 min Jimmy Hoffa was nor what he looks or sounds empathy for the plight of him, his father, older Americans. The few that are usually One of the most popular genres of Ameri- like. Not to mention that having DeNiro, Pesci, and his family was lukewarm at best. follow the same modus operandi. Find can films is the true (and almost true) stories of and Pacino in the same film is like having Joe On the other hand, Fred Rogers really yourself a handful of senior citizen actors, the world of organized crime. If Martin Scors- DiMaggio, Sandy Koufax, and Babe Ruth on comes off as a mythical creature, caring, put them in a situation where they are ese isn’t the king of the category, he’s at least the same baseball team. honest, and pure of heart. And that’s what facing disrespect from snotty youngsters, always mentioned in the top two, along with and have them pull off some type of Ad- The guiding hand through this film, Russell shines through the film. Francis Ford Coppola. Sure, Scorsese has TAXI Bufalino, the guy who can get things done, venture or Heist and come out Victorious. DRIVER, GOODFELLAS, CASINO, MEAN B I’m pleased to say this one is different. is Pesci in a surprisingly understated role WSS STREETS, etc., but Coppola, well, hard to ar- compared to his usual histrionics. He isn’t the I wouldn’t have necessarily guessed the gue with THE GODFATHER. Actually, the one path it would take from the previews, but power but he facilitates the power, if you know crime film of Scorsese’s I was least impressed what I mean. at least one knows it will be a solid effort, with was GANGS OF NEW YORK, which was given a cast that includes Ian McKellen, at one time billed as the Irish GODFATHER. There really is a lot more to the Hoffa story Helen Mirren, and Jim Carter. Let’s just say the disconnect might involve the than we might recall. Don’t forget that the US Yes, the movie has some of the elements fact that he has the vowel at the wrong end of mafia had a stronghold in Havana and expected of a con film, but not in the manner of the his name. ;-). Jack Kennedy to get rid of Castro, so they could keep their investment, as repayment for the Over-the-Hill Gang, where the outlaws Anyway, THE IRISHMAN is a groundbreak- were sweet and lovable. Not at all. Here election assistance old Joe got from the Mob. ing film in more ways than one. First of all, it Not only did that actual quid pro quo never the group of grifters, which includes comes from the world’s heavyweight champion McKellen and Carter, are pretty unsa- happen, but Bobby, Jack’s Attorney General, of streaming services, Netflix, and it features turned his sights toward wiping out the Cosa vory fellows. Their two crimes of note a cast whose pedigree is hard to argue with. in this film include a scam to defraud Nostra. You don’t have to check Wikipedia to Looking back over their filmography, it’s ap- find out what happened to the Kennedy boys. some unscrupulous Russkies out of a lot parent that Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese of money, and one personal scheme to are something of the Bill Belichick and Tom Actually, a lot of the movers and shakers in swindle elderly widows out of their life Brady of the movie world. And this time this saga of the American underworld wound savings. This time the intended victim they’ve added a couple more first-ballot Hall of up dead and that’s a matter of record. What is will be Betty (Mirren), a sweet woman Fame Mafia movie actors in Joe Pesci and Al not a matter of record are the actual facts of the with a large bank account who falls under Pacino, in a crime saga based on actual events. case, which we will probably never know until the spell of the charming but unscru- Oh, by the way, unlike most films, this one they find the body. This film provides a very pulous McKellen. His cohort Vincent weighs in at three and a half hours, meaning interesting conjecture, but of course, when all is (Carter) poses as a financial advisor and that watching on Netflix allows you the advan- said and done, who really knows? draws up the papers to combine the assets tage of pausing the flick for bathroom trips, etc. of the victim and the con man. The fly The film looks great, meaning that you actually in the ointment here appears to be her So, let’s compare. While THE GODFATHER believed it was shot in the 60s and 70s, but skeptical grandson who will eventually was something of a legend based on actual with modern-day cinematography, and it never come to the realization that, if it makes people and events, THE IRISHMAN is based gets boring even as it approaches the four-hour his grandmother happy, then he’s fine on what is supposed to be the actual people and mark. It gives flesh to the skeleton of a story with it. These plot devices are apparent events of the time. And the time? It was the era we’ve all heard about but never really delved early in the film, so I’m not giving any- of the rise and fall of union boss Jimmy Hoffa into. Netflix has taken another big step with thing away, but let me say that I thought I who, though a household name, wasn’t really this one. This is a watershed for American film- had it figured out but I was only partially well understood by the American public. Of making. right. It turns out this involves more than course, that’s kind of the deal with most histori- A a sting operation featuring senior citizens. cal stories. Coppola tends to portray his Mafia WSS 22 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice figures as larger-than-life figures in a passion play, while Scorsese’s are probably more real- istic garden-variety mugs. Often his stories are centered on the rat, in this case Frank Sheeran (DiNiro). They both follow a code of honor How to Win this Holiday with the Gift of Streaming but the latter tends to include the seedy side of organized crime. Frankly, I thought the casting here was a little odd and would certainly draw protest in today’s political climate (like if a white guy played a black guy or a Mexican played an Indian), and here’s why. The Irishman is Hoffa’s right-hand man and is played by an Italian, De Niro. Hoffa, who was actually German/Irish born in Indiana, is played by the charismatic but distinctly Italian Pacino. He also doesn’t look By Amanda Nelson to these platforms with a remote control and access apps. In this case gift cards for included movies and comedy specials while or sound anything like Hoffa, quite a departure designed to be used across different ser- streaming services may be a wise choice. they are paying for it. Then when the show from the Jack Nicholson portrayal from years One of the trendiest gifts that actually keeps on giving is the various kinds of vices. It’s essentially the most user-friendly The person can activate it when they know won’t return for a year, the subscription can ago. I’m guessing one reason for that is that situation, making the living room TV ac- they are ready to explore a new app and it be cancelled and those funds can be used to nobody in today’s generation really knows who digital content streaming. Digital content Jimmy Hoffa was nor what he looks or sounds typically focuses on visual media like tele- cessible and convenient for all in the family will help them determine if the available try something else. During football season, like. Not to mention that having DeNiro, Pesci, vision shows and movies and streaming is to use. Although smart TVs have been sold content will keep them interested to con- streaming services that mimic cable like and Pacino in the same film is like having Joe the act of watching over the internet with- for a few years, they are constantly being tinue service. For example, many who are YouTube TV and Sling TV are a popular DiMaggio, Sandy Koufax, and Babe Ruth on out storing it onto your device. Streaming improved upon and much like computer cord cutters routinely rotate or try different choice to assure your sports or live event the same baseball team. devices and services provide thousands of purchases, they can become outdated rather services so that they can get new shows and needs. There are also highly specialized The guiding hand through this film, Russell hours of beloved TV shows from past and quickly. If the TV was purchased in the last movies without paying subscriptions for services targeted to a specific theme such Bufalino, the guy who can get things done, present, blockbuster to indie movies, and two-three years it is likely a smart TV with all of them at the same time. HBO NOW as CBS All Access, Disney+, and even The is Pesci in a surprisingly understated role countless cartoons among others for the built in streaming apps and internet connec- is commonly hit with this practice. When Wrestling Network. Gift cards for iTunes, compared to his usual histrionics. He isn’t the whole family to enjoy. The amount of com- tion. Please note not all device brands sup- popular shows like Game of Thrones air for Google Play and Xbox Live are similar to a power but he facilitates the power, if you know panies that are putting their foot into this port apps equally and there is a chance your a 12 week season, many will buy the service Continued on page 24 what I mean. content race is rapidly increasing year over smart TV still doesn’t work with certain for those months and prioritize viewing the There really is a lot more to the Hoffa story year. So how can you leverage this into a subscriptions. than we might recall. Don’t forget that the US purchase that makes you the new favor- Say all the TVs in the house were updated mafia had a stronghold in Havana and expected ite at this year’s holiday gathering? Cord to flat screens five years ago, these units Jack Kennedy to get rid of Castro, so they could cutting, or the act of replacing a traditional are likely not smart TVs. However, all flat keep their investment, as repayment for the election assistance old Joe got from the Mob. cable bill with streaming subscriptions is screens are going to have the necessary Not only did that actual quid pro quo never one economy bubble that will not destroy ports included on the back panel for you happen, but Bobby, Jack’s Attorney General, the industry when it bursts. Subscriptions to be able to hook up a streaming device turned his sights toward wiping out the Cosa is a fancy way of saying monthly bill but which then provides the app menu where Nostra. You don’t have to check Wikipedia to some services have it available as an an- you can access several subscription services find out what happened to the Kennedy boys. nual price as well. Streaming devices and as desired just like smart TVs. Examples Actually, a lot of the movers and shakers in services may come and go but the concept of streaming devices are Roku, Amazon this saga of the American underworld wound of endless at home entertainment is here to Firestick, and Apple TV. They plug into up dead and that’s a matter of record. What is stay. Can this be gifted and if so, where to a USB port and act as a wireless internet not a matter of record are the actual facts of the start? card. It gives the TV the capability to access case, which we will probably never know until the internet and the software to pull up the they find the body. This film provides a very You’ll want to know a few things about the recipient to determine the best approach. menu of apps. Lastly, if there are no flat interesting conjecture, but of course, when all is screens in the house and only traditional said and done, who really knows? First thing to consider is what kind of television do they own? There are smart tube TVs are available you may have some The film looks great, meaning that you actually TVs, flat screen TV’s and traditional tube luck although your chances are limited. believed it was shot in the 60s and 70s, but TVs. All smart TVs are flat screens but not Some entertainment devices such as blu-ray with modern-day cinematography, and it never players, X-Box, or Playstation systems can gets boring even as it approaches the four-hour all flat screens are smart. Smart TV refers to the unit including internal software that be set up with internet and connect to older mark. It gives flesh to the skeleton of a story TVs if ports for the right cords are available. we’ve all heard about but never really delved loads as a menu on the screen for you to into. Netflix has taken another big step with choose “apps” which are basically websites When in doubt if your friend or family this one. This is a watershed for American film- that house subscription services. Standard member has the appropriate equipment making. apps are popular streaming services like consider that all streaming services can be A Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. When used on smart phones, tablets, computers, WSS you own a smart TV, you have easy access and any other device that can get online North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 23 North Coast Voice Continued from page 23 Lastly, a specific service may be sought out Visa gift card in the sense that they can be for its exclusive content that can’t be ob- used to purchase a variety of apps, movies, tained other places. Many streaming devic- music, games, books and anything available es even offer original content to entice your for those marketplace hot spots typically purchase especially if your TV does not used when viewing from phones, tablets and require an external device to access apps. gaming systems. 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STAY IN TUNE “Home of Smoking Hot Guitars” If You Can Dream It, I Can Build It. ■■■ By Luthier Patrick Podpadec Custom Designs Before you know it 2020 will be here. One that I fixed last month had lost the Guitars Basses That seemed so far in the future to a guy binding on the neck and when I inspect- Acoustic who graduated in 1973. At that time I ed the fingerboard the board just kind of Electric couldn’t even conceive the year 2020. fell off of the neck because the glue had Mandolins Well here we are! dried up so much. Of course there were Double Necks Harp Guitars As I said in last month’s article, I have a few missing frets due to this problem

also. These frets are very small and most Major Repairs Fast, Reliable Turnover Reliable Fast, been making headway in the shop. Musicians Working for Restorations manufacturers do not make those sizes “The Dreamcaster” Since my last writing I have had two Refinishing Custom built for Brian Henke different young fellows who have anymore. I had to drastically file down Refretting the smallest wire that I keep in stock Intonation Adjustments reached out to me with the interest in Acoustic Pickup Installs learning the art of Lutherie. This is very to try to match it. As I mentioned there exciting to me, because it gives me a were a few inlays that had popped out as WINTER SPECIAL chance to pass on a dying art and helps I was working on cleaning and replacing $10 OFF me focus on my “building” end of my the frets. ANY REPAIR With mention of business. I have several designs for in- Another problem that is common to this ad. struments that have been floating in my these instruments is that the years of Bowl Back Mando mind for many years and this looks like string tension pulls the necks out of posi- Patrick Podpadec stripped out. Apparently someone had Luthier it will give me an opportunity and some tion so the neck angle is usually compro- tried to screw it in so hard that it lifted time to be able to pursue these proj- mised and the bridge becomes too small the fingerboard up from the neck. After 440.474-2141 ects. It will also help me get my shop to have good tension on the top. Another I removed the neck and filled the holes, [email protected] back into shape with building drawers problem that I have encountered with I found that the neck itself had warped www.liamguitars.com and shelves and re-arranging my spray these mandolins is the tuning machines and twisted very badly. I had to sand booth. were often housed with a back plate on down the ypogue area of the neck flat to I have also been wanting to improve the back side of the headstock and the get the twist out of it before I could re- my website with more information smaller gears that were used were lubed glue the fingerboard back down in place. and “How To” videos. There is also up with grease to keep them in shape. This is where it with this project till next more work to be accomplished on Most of the time this grease has been week. my CNC projects, this includes more long dried up and the tuners are very hard to manipulate. I find that the back Remember that there is one of Ohio’s ideas that will generate more income best kept secret coming up this week on for the Smoking Hot Guitar business. plate has to be removed and all of the gears re-greased till they loosen up a bit. Dec 7th at the Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio. I’m looking forward to working with This is the Woodchopper’s Ball hosted a few people to help with future music In most cases this procedure works fine for fixing the problem. by Brian Henke. You will not be disap- festivals too. pointed if you go to listen to some of the Last month was the month for fixing On one of the mandolins that I repaired country’s best fingerstyle musicians. So mandolins. I think 3or 4 old bowl back I had to remove a decorative plate that until next time, please keep it in your style came into my shop. So many adorned the section where the body lane and more importantly Stay in Tune! joined the neck. The glue joint under- people seem to find that style in their Keep Smiling! attic and it may have belonged to their neath this back plate revealed that the grandfather and it’s broken and they neck had separated at the joint and had Patrick from Liam Guitars/ Smoking Hot want to see it back into playing condi- to be re-glued. I reinforced this joint by Guitars tion. During the early part of the 19th drilling a small hole down through the century there were thousands of them body and neck, and then a screw was imported from Italy during the era of the added to hold the joint. I put a small 1/4 Mandolin Orchestras. Many of them did ‘ pearl dot over the screw hole and it not survive due to the fragile building looked as though it was original to the techniques of the times. The many small instrument. It worked out very well. strips of wood that were used to glue Another mandolin that came into my the backs together often left cracks in shop was an early 60’s Mayfair. This the staves of the backs. Many of these instrument was a Korean made ply- instruments were also adorned with wood mandolin that had a unique shape pretty elaborate inlays which many of along with having a magnetic pickup the inlays have lifted or have been lost and a volume and tone control knob. It while sitting in a warm attic for 50+ yrs. had a bolt on neck and the screws were North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 25 North Coast Voice Jams and Events The Most Fun Radio on Radio Irish, Folk, & Old Time Music with The Most Fun Music! By Laura Fidel As the holidays approach and the year Boardman, OH (1/4 mile south of Rt. comes to a close, remember that music 224), 6-8PM. Contact Frank Kry- can lift the spirit, soothe an anxious gowski at [email protected] for heart and bring joy to the world. Shar- more information. Call (330) 629- ing your talents with others at this time 2667. of year may just be the best gift you can • Erie Irish Jam, 2nd Sunday of the give! month, 2-4PM at the Tap House Bar, On a practical note, December can be a 333 State St., Erie, PA. Traditional month where bad weather and holiday Irish tunes, instruments and percus- events can affect the jam schedule. sion, please! Call (814) 520-5419. Contact the venue if in doubt. • Old-Time Jam, MT Glass, Cleveland Follow us on Twitter & Facebook, Regularly Scheduled: Hts., 13443 Cedar Rd. (just west of • Ukelele Club: Monday evenings at Melt), Cleveland Heights, 2nd and 4th log onto magic1025.com for a link to both! Perry Public Library from 7-8:45PM . Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Call (216) 932- The library is located at 3753 Main St., 0603. Perry, (440) 259-3300. Contact Gary • Willoughby Fine Arts Irish Session at [email protected] for more info. is cancelled in December due to the www.magic1025.com Beginners are welcome and instru- holidays. Willoughby Fine Arts As- ments may be purchased from most sociation Gallery, 38660 Mentor Ave., music stores. Note: this event may be Willoughby, OH 44094. Call (440) Your FM Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers! cancelled if the library is closed for a 951-7500. Monday holiday. • Tune Traders open session ...fourth • Irish Jam, 1st Saturday of the month, Thursday of the month at 7PM at West Briquettes Smokehouse in the historic Woods/Geauga Park in Geauga Coun- Ashtabula Harbor, 2-4PM. Briquettes ty...off Rt. 87. Call (440) 286-9516. is located behind Harbor Perk at 405 • Drum Circle second Friday at Relax- Morton Dr. Call (440) 964-2273. ation for Health & Center for Growth, • All Things Coffee House Old Time 6:30-8:30PM, 2049 W. Prospect, Jam, 2nd Saturday, 11AM-2PM. The Ashtabula, OH., 44004. See NEO venue is located just off Rte. 193 in United Facebook page for more infor- Kingsville, north of I-90. Intermedi- mation. Call (440) 228-3977. ate skill level and no bones or spoons, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year please. Call (440) 224-3069. and let’s look forward to playing and • Magic Tree Irish Jam, 3rd Sunday enjoying a lot more music in 2020! at Magic Tree Pub, 7463 South Ave., Being asked if I want an- other glass of wine is like being asked if I want more money.

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A large one at that! Deemed his “forever homies”, it would appear he has found a perfect addition to his family tree. I was delighted to discover they had an ON THE DANCE FLOOR album available for purchase, and at ■■■ with Nikki Vinyl twenty dollars it was a steal. The vinyl records also come in an array of mixed colors. Fun! Side A starts off light, slowly elevating into the unmistakable sounds of the Carnival Disco, a genre coined by the band themselves. Nothing Matters in a Dream is the full length debut album from the band, and while it’s a delight from start to end, things really start to heat up on Side B. “Moon Juice,” the first track off this side is a trippy, spacey journey that you won’t want to end. Followed later by “Hey Penny”, where upon listening you will be temporarily transported to an old timey carnival, one that has just the right amount of haunting. This band clearly has a vision - they have loads of talent, and are a group dedicated to making good original music. So get out and see these guys while you can - catch Leaf Borbie and the Family Tree them at the Beachland Tavern on Decem- Let me set the scene - it’s Halloween The keyboardist, Nate Hale, was tearing ber 27th. All ages, doors open at 7:30, night and I’m stepping into the Beach- it up that Halloween night. He was head $10 show, I’ll see you on the dance floor! land Ballroom, something I hadn’t down in battle position, hair draped over done in over a decade. Heading into the his face for most of the show. His playing costume-filled dance floor, a familiar will possess you and is very nostalgic, feeling washed over me, and before I as he manipulates his Korg to sound like could get my jacket off I had broken out a 60’s era organ. Remove him from the All CAVS games are on Fox 107.5 in full boogie fever. band and it would have a completely dif- The band was Leaf Borbie and the Fam- ferent feel. ily Tree, a six piece group of talented Alex Rendek may not be the original gui- musicians from Cleveland. The eerie tarist, but it is hard to imagine the band vocals of the front man will draw you in, with anyone else. He fits in so well with while a distinctly talented ensemble will the other members, not shy with solos, keep you hooked. With an assortment but never a showboat about it. In fact, of different talent and influences pres- what I really enjoyed about this band was ent on stage, this band commanded the every member held their own, yet no one attention of the audience and we gave it seemed like a prima donna. willingly. Tyler Adams on bass, Lane Neumaker on Listed as one of Cleveland’s stranger drums, and Lauren Elizabeth on percus- bands, I caught them completely by sion amplify the bluesy feels. Not always chance. I actually went to Beachland following the 4/4, they still keep your feet to hear another band in the Ballroom, moving and leave you wanting more. and was leaving after the show. Head- Finally we have lead singer/harmonica Listen To ing through the double doors, I was player, Robbie Fale. A bandleader who “swooned in” by lead singer Robbie clearly believes in his band, and has care- Fale. Inside the Tavern, the stage was fully constructed a multi-genre group who and have a six-pack on us! filled with demons, not a far cry from play together effortlessly. The harmonica their normal attire. The dance floor was adds more to this six-piece than you’d a mixed bag from Pennywise, to Wesley imagine, giving it an extra bluesy kick. from Princess Bride. Right there on Make requests at the dance floor I was set into a trance, Fale started the band years ago as a solo never before have I been so completely project - Leaf Borbie is an anagram of in my element. his name. But what’s life without family? Facebook.com/WFXJTheFox North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 27 North Coast Voice MUSIC SPOTLIGHT ■■■ By Sage Satori www.Abbeyrodeo.com The Woodpeckers Saturday, December 21st Dershaw (vocals, pedal steel) and Hooley House Sports Bar & Grille Bill Whitaker (vocals, bass) had been 8-10:30 pm playing with Drake Hollow, a band 7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor, OH originally formed by Steve Madewell, that band included Al Bonnis and the Friday, January 10th late Perry Yowell. To continue play- Beachland Ballroom & Tavern ing they joined up with longtime area featuring Abbey Rodeo with musician Bob Yocum (vocals, guitar, HEARAFTER fiddle) to form a core trio able to per- 8-11:00(ish) pm form 3-part harmonies backed by pedal 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland Tickets: $10 ADV & DOS steel, guitar and bass. In recent years We are dedicating this eveningto the they’ve expanded to a fuller sound Beachland Ballroom and Cindy Barber. All proceeds will go to the and even more song variety provided Beachland Ballroom. by Doug Bukovac (guitar, banjo) and 216.383.1124 beachlandballroom.com Based in Lake County, Ohio, The by, Stills & Nash fronting Bob Wills & Randy Wischhusen (snare). Woodpeckers are veteran musicians of the Texas Playboys, or vice versa and Nearly all the Woodpeckers juggle Abbey Rodeo is: Jim Bonfonti, Chris Butcher, numerous past and present bands. They that will help paint the picture. involvements with other bands, includ- Verne McClelland, P. J. Philips, play an eclectic mix of western swing, The Woodpeckers’ distinctive group ing Abbey Rodeo, Spoon Too Soon, Bob Yocum and Chuck Citraro. country, pop, rock, bluegrass, folk, sound highlights three-part harmonies the Jillettes, the Big North Band, the Check out the Abbey Rodeo video at: R&B and whatever else is appealing to and pedal steel. Each member is a Surfside Band and Mosquito Creek www.youtube.com/watch?v=siwWk_2hELk the band and their fans. Imagine Cros- multi-instrumentalist with years of ex- Band. These musicians are runnin the perience. To quote one member anony- roads and playin the tunes for their mously, “This is the band we cheat on boot stompin crowds to kick up their our other bands with.” heels and smile. More Country GUARANTEED! With the pedal steel and songs like The Woodpeckers have been photo- “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” it would be graphed playing together as far east easy to peg the group as a western as Pennsylvania and as far west as swing band along the lines of Asleep Malibu, CA, indicating formidable at the Wheel, or perhaps Commander migratory abilities. Most often they Cody, both of whom they cover. But can be spotted locally in Northeast the Woodpeckers happily migrate all Ohio. Recent appearances include the over the map, doing songs from the 20s Blue Sky Folk Festival in Willoughby, to the present by artists as diverse as, Campola’s in Mentor, Driftwood Point Hank Williams, Ray Charles, Johnny and Harpersfield Vineyards out Geneva Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, way. Dan Hicks, Gram Parsons, Emmylou The Woodpeckers can be seen the first Harris, Santo & Johnny, Marshall Saturday evening of each month (ex- Tucker, CSNY, the Eagles, Steve Earle, cept December which will be the 14th) the Supremes, the Four Seasons, and of at Local Tavern’s Fish Bar 11 Ches- course Bob Wills. ter Street in Painesville, Ohio. Other Some of their regular crowd-pleasers dates so far for next year (besides the are a semi-acappella Eagles-ish rendi- monthly Fish Bar residency) include tion of “Seven Bridges Road” and a the Sap’s-A-Risin’ Festival at Swine bluegrassed-up cover of the Supremes’ Creek on March 15th and the Concord MORNINGS 5-10am “Stop! In the Name of Love” with vol- Township Summer Concert Series at unteer audience choreography. Lately the Town Hall Gazebo on July 16th. they’ve been shaking things up a bit Ahhh yes, summer will return. with a surf instrumental or an unexpect- To keep track of the Woodpeckers visit ed version of “Goldfinger.” www.facebook.com/woodpeckersban- 983TheBull.com The Woodpeckers formed in 2015, dohio evolving from earlier roots. Mark 28 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 11/27/2019 Ws Zodiac

Home | Wordsearch North Coast Voice Continued from page 12 8. Swords Into Plowshares – Message ZODIAC above is angry but contains a rain- of peace and brotherhood, referencing Can you find theZODIAC signs of the zodiac and months of the year? bow. His path is littered with signs and Isaiah 2:4, famous verse about a concept They Canmay yoube horizontal,find the hidden vertical, words? diagonal, forwards or guideposts – Shadowlands, Welcome to in which weapons of war are converted to They may bebackwards. horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. My World, Twilight Zone, Big Wheel, be used for peace. Background vocals by a chorus of angels. APRIL, Forever: 50 Miles. Other imagery along AQUARIUS, the way includes an Indian teepee, the 9. Beautiful Spring – A really remarkable ARIES, Tree of Temptation from the Garden of track, out of the ordinary, and reminiscent Eden, and a gravestone reading “Re- of the talking blues style of Ramblin’ Jack AUGUST, member Me”. Elliott. Highlights an ugly bit of Ohio his- CANCER, All songs on the CD are originals, all but tory, retelling the story of Colonel David CAPRICORN, three written by Carleton alone, and the Williamson, who led the expedition that DECEMBER, others co-written with Alan Globekar. murdered 100 innocent Delaware Indians FEBRUARY, This is excellent and intricate song-writ- at the town of Gnadenhutten, Ohio. (The GEMINI, ing with plenty of nuance and thoughtful betrayal became known as the Gnaden- JANUARY, lyrics. The songs are well-constructed, hutten massacre.) Excellent arrangement, enhanced by rototoms and maracas (Dave JULY, and spotlessly recorded. In fact, the JUNE, whole package is beautifully produced, Alexy) and beautiful flute work by Di- from the cover art to the sound quality. anne Leonardi. My personal favorite track LEO, on the CD. LIBRA, Song list: 10. Big Wheel – The wheel of fortune, MARCH, 1. Shadowlands – A Warren Zevon-esque with its pitfalls and triumphs. Lessons MAY, opener that sets the tone and puts the learned, and loved ones lost. The cycle of NOVEMBER, concept in place: “They don’t listen but life, round and round, like a wheel. OCTOBER, they have ears/ That’s how it goes in this valley of tears.” 11. Get Back To The Garden – Neil PISCES, Young-style grunge with a message about SAGITTARIUS, 2. Welcome to My World – Opens with Mother Earth and getting back to ba- SCORPIO, an intro played on a child’s toy xylo- sics. Killer Hammond B-3 ala Mr. Moss SEPTEMBER, phone and a short history lesson. Good Stanley. inspirational pop. TAURUS, 12. Light At The End Of The Tunnel – VIRGO. APRIL, AQUARIUS, ARIES, AUGUST, CANCER, CAPRICORN, 3. Here Comes the Rain – Country-influ- Although Al Globekar is all over the CD DECEMBER, FEBRUARY, GEMINI, JANUARY, JULY, JUNE, enced with a tip of the hat to the music with his guitars (acoustic and electric, of the Beatles. Great guitar pickin’ and lap steel, baritone, Nashville-tuned, and LEO, LIBRA, MARCH, MAY, NOVEMBER, OCTOBER, PISCES, some tasty fiddlin’ (Tom Brehm) add bass) and joins in on background vocals, SAGITTARIUS, SCORPIO, SEPTEMBER, TAURUS, VIRGO. a Cajun flavor. Nice use of accordion we only hear his lead vocal on the first (John Hlavka). verse of this closing track, an interesting Puzzle Choice 4. I Can See A Rainbow – A beautiful touch. Journey concludes with hope for ballad, an ode to the earth and all that is finding spirituality at the eventual end of good on it. Gorgeous guitar solo. the tunnel. 5. Twilight Zone – A stand-out tribute to Denny Carleton is a survivor of some of 60’s TV – Patsy Cline, Lawrence Welk’s the most important cultural episodes of bubble machine, Fred and Ethel, Lucy our lifetimes, and has come out of it with and Desi, Dobie Gillis and Maynard G. a unique understanding of the past and a Krebs are all mentioned in this comical vision for the future. Shadowlands is a little ditty about pop culture. Saxophone commentary for our time, a musical story work by the late Norman Tischler is of one pilgrim’s journey in a conflicted worth the price of admission all by itself! world. Shadowlands is a concept album: While shedding light on life’s harsh reali- 6. This Is Forever – Another step in ties and disappointments, the pretty pop the journey, presumably the last one, harmonies, uplifting melodies, and inspi- destination in life’s universal plan. rational lyrics manage to leave us with a Augmented by harmonious violin (Carol sense of optimism and light-heartedness. Linsenmeier). Shadowlands is now available on ITunes, 7. Remember Me – Clever little homage CD Baby, and Spotify. You can also to the Beatles, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, pick it up at one of Denny’s gigs (Look and other great influences. Great guitar for him at Great Scott Tavern, or Wil- work on this song – love the Beatles lick loughby School of Fine Arts, just to name and the solo. “Remember me when you a couple) or purchase directly from his write your songs/ Remember me when website: www.dennycarleton.com the day is long.”

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www.puzzlechoice.com/pc/Ws_Zodiacx.html 1/1 North Coast Voice Across 13. Portable shelter Find the way through the Maze 1. Remain 21. Two-fold 5. Ease off 22. Alcove 10. Roster 24. Demon or spirit 14. Roofing material 25. Plant life in a particular region 15. Come up 26. Ecstatic 16. Small island 28. Youngster 17. Wading bird 30. Highland fling 18. Welcome 31. Garden tool 19. Midday 32. Cylindrical container 20. Recline 33. Wheel shaft 21. Entranceway 34. Boundary between the US and 22. Attack from all sides Mexico 23. Lassitude 35. Combination of musical notes 25. Currency unit 36. Earlier 27. Ancient Chinese dynasty 38. Read metrically 28. Pottery material 42. Halo 29. Stray 44. Small shelter 32. Religious song 45. Respectable 35. Small cut of meat 47. Frequently 36. Supplication 48. Behemoth 37. Center of rotation 49. Diminish 38. Garment 50. Cud-chewing mammal 39. Stench 51. Foe 40. Fruit machine 52. Steep rugged rock or cliff 41. Carbonated drink 53. Track 42. Part of a church 54. Magicians or sorcerors 43. Small barrel of ancient times 44. Difficult 57. Concession given to mollify 45. Singing pair 58. Argument in favor 46. Circular 59. Evergreen tree 48. Patio 52. A skilled practice 54. Mineral 55. Prohibit 56. Harangue 57. Upsurge 59. Renown 60. Assistant 61. Musical instrument 62. Detail 63. Narrow secluded valley 64. Sharp end 65. Depend Down 1. A static photograph 2. Shinbone 3. Extraterrestrial 4. Affirmative 5. Liman 6. Mistake 7. Layer 8. Employ 9. Domestic animal companion 10. Woven fabric 11. Triangle with two equal sides 12. Plum (Answers on page 26) Rick Ray 30 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 8, 2020 North Coast Voice

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