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Vol. 17 - Issue 10 • October 11 - November 8, 2017

INSIDE Winery Guide Visit Fitzgerald’s Wine Bar on Bridge Street Interview with Manhattan Transfer’s Erin Dickins Memoriam to Paul Hamann Jazz & Blues News Movie and DVD Reviews

Entertainment, Dining & Leisure Connection Read online at www.northcoastvoice.com North Coast Voice OLD FIREHOUSE

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HOURS One of the newest Tasting Room: Mon. - Tues. 10-5 pm • Wed. & Thurs. 10-8 pm Ashtabula County Wineries Fri. & Sat. 10-10 pm • Sun. 1-6 pm 4316 Park Ave., Ashtabula, Oh Restaurant: Wed. & Thurs. 12-8 pm Check website for hours Fri. & Sat. 12-10 pm • Sun. 1-6 pm PARKAVENUEWINERY.COM 5585 N. River W, Geneva, Ohio 44041 (440) 466-8466 www.ferrantewinery.com 216-401-4941 Open 7 Days a Week! 636 State Route 534 • Harpersfi eld Mon. - Thurs. 12-6 • Fri. 12-9 • Sat. 12-9 • Sun. 12-7 440.361.4573 • kosicekvineyards.com MUSIC SCHEDULE SATURDAYS 5-8 PM Save the Date: With the cooler temperatures upon us, warm up with a 11/11/17 glass of your favorite KV wine. Kosicek Sat. 10/14 Wicked Vinyl Sat. 11/4 Face Value Duo Vineyards 4th Sat. 10/21 Matthew Joseph Crays Sat. 11/11 Steve Madewell Anniversary Sat. 10/28 Alex Bevan Sat. 11/18 Flannel Planet Party! 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 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice Fitzgerald’s Wine Bar brings “Wine Library” and Jazz Age feel to Bridge Street ■■■ By Cat Lilly component, with a full bar and comfortable Walking into Fitzgerald’s Wine Bar in table seating to relax and enjoy a bite or a Ashtabula Harbor’s Historic District is like full meal. Th ere is also an outdoor patio to CELEBRATION taking a step back in time to the days when enjoy the last few balmy evenings under the GrandWEEKEND Opening 1023 Bridge Street jazz reigned supreme. Th e décor is a tasteful Autumn sky. Historic Ashtabula Harbor mix of retro and modern, spanning the Fitzgerald’s off ers a line of signature decades from the building’s construction in mixed drinks which were the purported the late 1800’s through the present, with a favorite cocktails of famous American touch of the nautical and more than a nod authors, like Ernest Hemingway, Edmund to the rich history of Bridge Street. Th e vibe Wilson and Truman Capote. Th eir signature Restaurant•Wine•Beer•Spirits is cozy and relaxed, like an old fashioned drink, Fitzgerald’s Flask, is served in a stop- night club, and the ambient lighting, smoky pered glass fl ask that holds enough for two. colors, and soft background music take one It’s a special take on a gin rickey that has OCTOBER 13-15 back to the days of Scott and Zelda and the become an instant hit with the patrons. Th e FRI: NOON-11PM Jazz Age. drink was the preferred cocktail of famed SAT: NOON-11PM • SUN: NOON-8PM Proprietress Debra Grim fell in love with author F. Scott Fitzgerald, who is also the the quaint charm of Bridge Street when she bar’s namesake. Special Wine & was visiting family in the area. Grim said Th e wine bar carries a vast array of fi ne she saw the need for this sort of business. wines, both from local vintners and from enterprising lady might come up with next. Champagne Tastings “I looked at Bridge Street and thought to all over world. Th ey are displayed down- In her own words, “If F. Scott Fitzgerald was myself, ‘what does this community need, stairs in the mini-bar on shelves against the alive today we like to think this is the kind Live Entertainment what does this area need, what do I think wall, with an authentic sliding store ladder of place he’d hang out.” Well, razzamatazz suits Bridge Street?” Grim said. “Th e build- for easy access. Debra calls this the “wine and all that jazz - Fitzgerald’s is the “bee’s & Prizes library”, much like a card catalog for wine. knees!” ing is very historic – it’s been through the For More Information industrial era, it’s been through the Roaring “Th e fi rst column from fl oor to ceiling is Fitzgerald’s Wine Bar is located at 1023 Twenties and here we are today in con- our driest and most robust reds. Th e next Bridge Street in Ashtabula Harbor. Th e bar FitzgeraldsWine.com temporary times, so we have lots of little column is lighter and the third is lighter is open 4-10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and /Fitzgeraldswine elements that pay homage to that – it’s a yet. In the center column we have local and Th ursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and very eclectic mix .” Ohio-based wines. Whites are arranged the 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. For more infor- (440) 536-4361 Fitzgerald’s, located two doors west same way – drier, then sweeter all the way mation, please call (440) 536-4361. of DeFina’s Harbor Store, and is the last to our fruit wines. We also carry prosecco historical building to be renovated on lower and champagne as well.” Bridge Street. According to the plaque on Many of the wines Fitzgerald’s carries are Richmond Trolley, Limousine & Transportation the front of the brick building, “H.D. Cook exclusive in the area to her establishment, Boots and Shoes” was the fi rst business at brought in directly from Europe or through that address, operating from 1896 to 1899. distributors who work with boutique wine Over the years, the property changed hands shops and restaurants. “We do have some many times. LeRoy’s Variety Shop was occu- wines you can get in a big-box store like the pying the space in 1967, when a fi re gutted 19 Crimes line,” says Grim. “It’s been such the building, leaving nothing but an empty a fun series and so well-received.” Th e 19 shell. Since that time, it remained vacant Crimes line is a series of Australian wines Leave the Driving to Us! until Grim, a Mentor native, took it over that off er an interactive app for your phone. Affordable and Trustworthy • Diverse Fleet of Vehicles Each bottle is adorned with the face of and began the hard work of renovating, Jolly Trolley, White Stretch Limousine, Limousine Party Bus, from the bottom up, an interior that was an infamous Australian criminal. Th e app basically just a dirt fl oor and a roof. enables the bottle to “come to life”, and Wheelchair Accessible Van, and other vans to accommodate parties Many pains were taken to recreate the recount for you the salacious details of their from small to large, simple to elaborate. feel of the days when Ashtabula Harbor was crimes. CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP! Our professional, chauffeurs will take the utmost care of a bustling port in its heyday. What little Fitzgerald’s core menu of sandwiches • Wine Hops you and your party throughout your trip. Just relax and could be salvaged in the burned-out build- and small bites is augmented by mouth- • Proms leave the driving to us. Our punctual pick-up and drop-off ing was saved, like a tiny blue glass Vicks watering daily specials prepared by Chef • Weddings service is available early morning to mid-night or even later. • Sporting Events bottle, on display on a shelf downstairs. Anthony, who acquired some of his training Strike-a-Pose Photo Booth Rentals is our sister company. Scorched window moldings were cleaned in the Outer Banks. Need I say more? Goat • Covered Bridge Tours Rent our photo booth for weddings, birthday parties, and shaved, then cut to match the original Cheese Stuff ed Chicken Breast, Pan-Seared • Concerts corporate event, or just for the fun of it! Check out our • Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties website at www.strike-a-pose-now.com for details. wooden trim. Lamb Chops, Baked Salmon with Mascar- • Corporate Events Fitzgerald’s opened its doors to guests pone – this is fi ne dining, folks. I personally on Wednesday, July 19, just in time for sampled the Shrimp and Grits and it was to If you haven't experienced Richmond Trolley & Limousine the Wine and Walleye Festival. Th e fi rst die for! fl oor mini-bar is all about tasting - crafted Fitzgerald’s offi cial Grand Opening service yet, give us a try for any event and ENJOY the ride! cocktails, fi ne wine, craft beer, spirits and Weekend is October 13th thru 15th. Grim small bites. Th e fi rst fl oor retail area pro- has many special events planned for the 2423 Deerfield Dr. • Ashtabula • 440-964-9403 vides wine tastings, and retail wine sales. coming months - check website or Facebook www.richmondtrolleyandlimo.com Th e second fl oor has more of a restaurant to stay posted. Hard to imagine what this North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 3 North Coast Voice Oct. 11 - Nov. 8, 2017 • VOLUME 17 • ISSUE 10 •••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • CONTENTS • • TA K E II • We would like to thank all of our sponsors and • Playing 50-60-70's • encourage our readers to patronize the fine • Favorites and Much More • businesses appearing in the North Coast VOICE. WHAT ABOUT JAZZ 5 BREW NEWS 16 • • Publisher Victor Wooten Trio •••••••••••••••••••••••• MEMORIAM TO PAUL Wed. Oct. 11 • 6:30-9 LCS Communications Bronzewood Golf Club V WINE 101 6 HAMONN 17 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Editor Sat. Oct. 14 • 7-10 • Benny Vino ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sage Satori BLUESVILLE 8 MIND, BODY, SPIRIT 19 Sat. Oct. 21 • 7-10 [email protected] Pinelake Columbiana, OH Blues News ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Benefi ts of Yoga Sun. 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DON Musicians wanting to learn Victor's WHAT ABOUT JAZZ? unique style and elusive techniques PERRY ■■■ By Don Perry began seeking him out for lessons and seminars at music stores and schools around the world. Th ese workshops be- Victor Wooten Trio @ Beachland Ballroom came the training ground that lead to the VSaturday, November 4, 2017, 7:00 pm formation of his acclaimed Bass/Nature Camp in 2000, which eventually ex- ber 11, 1964, it was while the family was panded into Victor Wooten's Center for Face Value Duo: stationed in Hawaii that the brothers Music and Nature. Th ese "intensive" style Sat. Oct. 14th • 6-9 began performing as a fi ve-piece band. programs welcome all instrumentation With Regi on guitar, Roy on drums, Rudy and vocalists, and have helped thousands Laurello Vineyards on sax, Joseph on keys, and Victor on of people of all ages from all corners of bass, Th e Wooten Brothers Band was the world enhance their musical and born. personal lives. Sat. Oct. 28th • 6-9:30 Victor has been referred to as one In 2009, Wooten Woods became the Ferrante Winery of the most fearless musicians on the new home for all of Victor's camps. Th e planet. Th is was evident when, in 1981, nearly 150-acre retreat, owned by Victor his older brother, Roy, recommended and his wife, is located on the beautiful Fri. Nov. 3rd • 6-9:30 him as a bluegrass fi ddle player for a Duck River west of Nashville, TN. Th is Ferrante Winery job performing at a nearby amusement picturesque retreat center, largely built park. Victor, having never played violin by the hands and hearts of past students, in his life, was thrilled to meet the chal- has provided many more opportunities Sat. Nov. 4th • 5-8 lenge and borrowed an instrument from for Victor and his staff to share their his high school orchestra teacher and lifelong experiences with others. Kosicek Vineyards immediately began practicing. Quickly As an author, Wooten penned “Th e learning the most popular fi ddle tunes Music Lesson”, a Spiritual Search for @facevaluemusic and techniques, he took the job at Busch Growth through Music, a self-published Gardens, playing fi ddle and bass in the novel about Life and Music. Th e book "My mom always said the world needs Good Time Country Show. presold hundreds of copies before its more than just good musicians. She said Th e Wooten Brothers rapidly became release and was quickly picked up by we need good people." - Victor Wooten staple fi gures and star attractions at the the Berkley Publishing Group/ Penguin park, working in the German, Italian, USA Inc. Now translated into multiple Born the youngest of fi ve boys, Victor Country and Bluegrass, and Americana languages, Th e Music Lesson is currently Lemonte Wooten began learning to play shows. By 1981, the brothers were per- required reading in curriculums around Auto Home Business Life music at the tender age of 2. He started forming for US troops overseas for the the globe and has become a "must-read" performing in nightclubs and theaters Busch Gardens USO show. for musicians world-wide. as the bassist with the family band at In 1987, Victor traveled with a friend Wooten's sought-after skills and leg- We Offer the age fi ve, and at age six, was on tour with to Nashville, TN. During their short endary insight has led to recordings and his brothers opening shows for legend- visit, he fi rst connected with the banjoist performances with artists such as Chick Personal Service ary soul artist Curtis Mayfi eld. Baylor Fleck. After their initial meeting, Corea, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Clarke, Wooten, now a fi ve-time Grammy Wooten and Fleck kept in touch and con- Th e Dave Matthews Band and Bruce You’ve Missed Lately winner, hit the worldwide scene in 1990 tinued sharing musical ideas. In 1988, Hornsby, just to name a few. His respect- AUTO • HOME as a founding member of the group Bela Wooten found himself living in Nashville ed reputation as a teacher and speaker/ Fleck and the Flecktones. Continuing and soon “Béla” and Victor, along with lecturer on the subjects of both Music BUSINESS • LIFE to blaze a musical trail with the band, Victor's inventive brother Roy "Future and Nature have garnered invitations Victor has also become widely known Man" Wooten, and harmonica & piano for him to speak and teach at schools for his own Grammy nominated solo wizard Howard Levy, formed the eclectic across the country and Canada, including TREEN recordings and tours. ensemble Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. such prestigious institutions as Berklee A father of four, Victor is also a Th e eclectic group began touring and College of Music and Stanford & Harvard INSURANCE published author and has won every recording, and has not stopped since. Universities. 1484 State Route 46 N. • Suite 8 major award given to a bass guitarist, A few years after he began touring Don’t miss this opportunity!!! Victor Jefferson, Ohio 44047 including being voted Bassist of the Year with the Flecktones, Victor released his Wooten is one of the most gifted musi- in Bass Player Magazine's readers poll fi rst solo project, “A Show of Hands”. cians of our time. Th e Victor Wooten Trio (440) 576-5926 three times (the only person to win it Recorded with only a 4-string bass, no (with Dennis Chambers and Bob France- more than once.) In 2011, Rolling Stone multi-tracking, and a lot of groove and schini) is touring throughout 2017. Visit Magazine voted Victor one of the Top soul, this revolutionary CD was voted www.victorwooten.com. Ticket info at Ten Bassist of all time. one of the most important bass records www.beachlandballroom.com. Scott Treen Born to a military family on Septem- of all time. North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 5 North Coast Voice 403 S. Broadway • Geneva 440.466.5560 www.theoldmillwinery.com WINE 101 Gift Certificates TRY ■■■ By Donniella Winchell make great STILL OPEN 7 DAYS-A-WEEK gifts! OUR NEW FALL THRU OCTOBER! MENU! Halloween Costume Party VTime for baseball playoff s, && RESTAURANTRESTAURANT Sat. Oct 28th Cash Prizes for Best Costumes! football and red wines Music by Fri & Sat: 7:30-10:30 • Sunday Open Mic 4:30-7:30 Ernest T Band Th e Indians are hot, the Browns [??] and California. Full maturity requires a Thurs, Oct 12: Jim Ales are still here, Ohio State may yet chal- long growing season, so in many Ohio Fri, Oct 13: The Grinders Beer of Month: lenge for the playoff s and the college vineyards, it produces somewhat less Sat, Oct 14: Lost Sheep Band reunion season is ahead. intense coloration than in other world Sun, Oct 15: Open mic w/Mitch Larson Labatt & Labatt Lite $2.50 Plus cool weather, harvest season com- viticultural regions, but still yields a Thurs, Oct 19: Tom Todd Burger of Month: ing to our area wineries, and a time to lovely fi nished, full bodied wine. It is Fri, Oct 20: The O'Needers start sampling red wines again. Perhaps poured in our region both as a variet- Momma Mia Burger $10.99 via a tailgate gathering or house party. Sat, Oct 21: The Facemyers ial and more also as one of the wines Sun, Oct 22: Open mic w/Melissa Harvey Pizza of Month: For tailgating: some ideas. Select from blended into the CASK series vintages Thurs, Oct 26: Mitch Larson The Perogi Pizza $8.99 some of the reds below, prepare a crock developed by several of the Grand River pot full of chili and bring along some Fri, Oct 27: Swamp Rattlers Valley wineries. Enjoy Open Mic Every Wednesday fresh, crunchy baguettes. Pack a small Cabernet Franc: is still widely planted Sat, Oct 28: Ernest T Band Hosted by Susie Hagan • 6:30-8:30pm!! table, a couple of fresh mums in a vase, in some of the world’s fi nest growing Sun, Oct 29: Open mic w/Rick & Lou Accoustic Thursday 6-8pm wine glasses, plates, napkins and utensils districts. It ripens much earlier than Thurs, Nov 2: Tyrone Hornbuckle [use real ones, not paper and plastic.] its cousin and generally requires less Fri, Nov 3: Miles Beyond Winery Hours: Mon-Thurs: 3-9 pm Bring a candle encased in glass to protect cellar time to reach drinkability. In a Sat, Nov 4: Stone River Band Fri: 3-Midnight • Sat: Noon-Midnight • Sun: Noon-9 pm against an un-expected puff of wind. fi nished wine, it produces spicy aromas Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4-8 pm Sun, Nov 5: Open mic w/Jimmy Ales Fri: 4-10 pm • Sat: Noon-10 pm • Sun: Noon-8 pm Remember the corkscrew… for sure. You and has a more grassy [vs. fl oral] nose might also bring along an insulated jug than some other reds. Sometimes when of pre-brewed coff ee to serve while ev- Mother Nature produces a cooler wet eryone breaks down the party in plenty summer several local wineries produce Open 7-Days-a-Week of time to see the kickoff . some lovely, lovely rose’ wines from EER’S EAP INERY for Lunch & Dinner Ideas for your house parties: Fire up their Cab Francs. D L W the grill and grill some great burgers or Pinot Noir: the cool climate, fi nicky Full Bar • Large Selection Steak & Seafood steaks. Add a tossed green salad with and shy bearer has helped build the of Domestic, Imported some yummy double chocolate brownies & Craft Beer Restaurant reputation of Oregon as a world class for dessert. It will amaze you how well a growing region. It is often described as big, dry Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet ‘elusive’ and ‘diffi cult.’ But fortunately Fri. 10/13: Lost Sheep Sat. October 28 Franc goes with both the meat and the for our region, local winegrowers have Sat. 10/14: Swamp Rattlers dessert! been working in their vineyards and

Fri. 10/20: Full Circle Halloween Party Locally, although we are primarily a in the cellars to match the challenge with Swamp Rattlers cool climate white region, we produce off ered by this varietal. Its nose often Sat. 10/21: Black Jack Gypsies lots of reds from which to choose. off ers hints of raspberries and other red Fri. 10/27: Ageless Band Chambourcin: is the French-American fruits. Sat. 10/28: Swamp Rattlers Daily Specials at the Winery! hybrid which was one of fi rst widely Malbec: Although produced sparingly planted ‘new generation’ of red wine in our region, this variety's deep, dark SUNDAY: Homestyle Dinners Halloween Party! grapes introduced to the region in the red bunches produce a big red with lots Fri. 11/3: Ageless Band MONDAY: Quesadilla & Fajita Specials early 1980’s. It produces a lovely, light of tannin and color. Argentina has made TUESDAY: 2.00 off Gourmet Burgers Sat. 11/4: Phillips Band and pleasant red that is ideal for some- it international reputation on this wine WEDNESDAY: Our famous BOGO Wings, one who "does not like red wines." [known in some parts of the world as Fri. 11/10: Sam & Gary and now ... BoGo Boneless Wings with Merlot: its name is derived from the Auxerrois], and it would be worth ex- Sat. 11/11: Black Jack Gypsies your favorite Wing Sauce! French word for "blackbird." It is gener- ploring at the handful of wineries here Fri. 11/17: Porch Rockers THURSDAY: Create your own ally fi nished in a soft style and can be who do off er it. Pasta Dish or Grilled Pizza consumed much "younger" than some Fine wine, great food, old friends and Sat. 11/18: Lost Sheep FRIDAY NIGHT: Fish Fry if its Cabernet cousins but is enjoyed by winning sports teams……..perfect, any SATURDAY: Prime Rib Special those new to red wine as well as by the time, any place. And...who knows what 1520 Harpersfield Road most 'sophisticated" palates. next fall's sports seasons will bring? We Geneva • 440-466-1248 DAILY SPECIALS FOR Geneva Exit off I-90, S. on SR534 • 2/10 mile Cabernet Sauvignon: the most re- need to celebrate when we can. Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11:30-8pm Fri & Sat: 11:30-11pm THE LUNCH CROWD TOO! spected of all the red varieties. It is For additional information: www.deersleapwine.com SPECIALS CHANGE DAILY grown around the globe, but accounts [email protected] for most of the great reds of Bordeaux 6 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017

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Saturday, Oct. 21 A veteran of the Cleveland music scene, Alan Greene was voted Best Hundley Cellars • 2-5 Guitarist in Northeast Ohio in the 1997 Scene Magazine Annual Readers Poll and the 2004 Free Times Readers Poll. Thursday, Oct. 26 Alan was also a member of Breathless, Cat Alan Greene hosts the reformed Humble Pie, the Innocent, Old Mill • 6-8 BluesTime on oWOW and the Mr. Stress Blues Band. Greene Lilly has also performed and recorded with Michael Stanley, Donnie Iris, Trent 216-513-0529 for bookings For Bookings call internet radio Facebook.com/MitchLarsonAcousticMusic Reznor, and Pere Ubu. Greene also 440-466-4623 or 440-417-4199 Veteran Cleveland blues guitarist and band leader Alan Greene is the new host co-authored “Angel Love” on Carlos San- of BluesTime, the weekly three-hour tana’s SuperNatural Legacy Edition. blues music program that runs from 9 Now in its third year, oWOW is pm to midnight every Saturday night on Northeast Ohio’s online radio station. oWOW, Cleveland’s locally owned, oper- oWOW’s Timeless Rock format features ated, and programmed online Timeless a diverse playlist of rock, progressive Rock radio station. pop, reggae, rhythm and blues and BluesTime features the many shades singer – songwriters. oWOW is locally of blues music by navigating the decades owned, operated, and programmed. from the folk blues of Robert Johnson oWOW is available worldwide online at to blues legends like B.B. King, Howlin’ oWOWnow.com and through its custom Wolf, and Muddy Waters, and today’s smartphone, tablet, and connected blues masters including Joe Bonamassa, vehicle apps. oWOW is also available on Kristine Jackson, Robert Cray, and Gary all Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Clark, Jr. other brand smart speakers, as well as “BluesTime restored the Cleveland ra- the TuneIn portal app for Roku, Sonos, dio tradition of a weekly Saturday night and Blackberry users. blues music program. For many years, Clevelanders ritually listened to Michael BREASTFEST Fitzpatrick’s “Blues with Fitz” Saturday evenings on WCPN,” said oWOW Chief Sunday, October 15th Content Offi cer John Gorman. “Alan Brothers Lounge 2 – 8 Greene is a well-known respected blues Cleveland's top female singer-song- musician and band leader. He was our writers gather their talents for the 17th fi rst and only choice to host BluesTime.” consecutive year to raise awareness and "We're thrilled to have Alan Greene funds for those aff ected by breast cancer. join oWOW as the new host of Blues- Th e event was founded by singer-song- Time,” adds Steve Pappas, operations writer Tracy Marie. Tracy tells the story manager, music director, and afternoon of how Breastfest began: drive host of oWOW. “Alan’s vast knowl- “Well from the beginning: Rewind to edge of the blues and his experience in 1998/ 99… I performed at an annual the music business is second-to-none. Breast Cancer Benefi t called FemFest. It He's taking BluesTime to a new level!" was pretty cool: An all chick band line-up 8 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice including some of the greatest talent in building was falling apart. A year later, it Cleveland at the time. It was held at the went up for sheriff 's auction. It changed Old Peabody’s. A girl named Catherine hands, but fl oundered, then was closed Beeks joined up with Freetimes Market- for awhile. In 2005, it was purchased ing Director, Courtney Baker to make by Chris Riemenschneider and Rodger the event a success. However, in 2000 Riggs, who totally renovated the build- Catherine moved to California and the ing, using lots of cherry wood and event was gone as well. In 2001, Mike mahogany along the way. In 2005, it Yates (www.mikesbarn.com) approaches re-opened as a thoroughly modern music me with an idea of an all ladies show. venue with a distinct focus on local tal- He mentioned the FemFest event and ent. the cause and with some direction Th e pub has the atmosphere of a from another friend decided the event neighborhood bar, with big screen TVs. would be renamed and reborn. As a joke Th e main stage in the concert hall in back someone yelled Breastfest and laughed. hosts everything from a classic big band I was like, COOL! Th at’ll bring more on Mondays, a smokin’ hot blues jam men then FEMFEST. So, Breastfest 2001 hosted by Michael Bay and the Bad Boys became the fi rst annual. It was held at of Blues on Th ursdays, and 70's cover Beachland Ballroom and Tavern. We bands on the weekends. Th e front wine had both rooms going at the same time. bar has a small stage in the front window Almost 30 acts. Courtney Baker, Robin and off ers a more intimate setting for Stone and I worked together with artists, singer-songwriters, duos and small jazz sponsors and media to make that event ensembles. Th e wine bar features Mike a huge success, even 2 weeks after 9/11. Petrone piano bar on Sundays, Velvet Since then we have had events at Th e Voyage fusion jazz on Mondays, and Rock Hall, Hi-Fi Club, Brother’s Lounge, 10 x 3 Singer/Songwriter Showcase on Parkview and Happy Dog. Dot Martin Wednesdays, hosted by Brent Kirby of has been my partner in planning since the Jack Fords. Interesting concept: a 2006. Robin Stone and a plethora of local pre-arranged Open Mic where each the talented ladies continue to perform for line-up is determined in advance, and the event annually.” each player performs three songs, two of Th is year will feature Cleveland- which must be originals. area singer-songwriters: Emily Keener, Brothers has everything – ambience, Maddie Finn, Michelle Gaw with her history, amazing food, and great music. band "Mimi Arden", Alexis Antes, Luca What a wonderful venue for Breastfest Mundaca, Becky Boyd, Saam Cabot with 2017! (Brothers Lounge, 11609Detroit her band "Questionable Attitude" and Ave., Cleveland 44102) Tracy Marie. Coordinators are excited to welcome the art of dance to the Breast Fest stage featuring: Melissa Lopez, Tribal Fusion Bellydance from Th e Hive: Embodiment Education Center. A $20 donation is requested at the door, and proceeds will benefi t the Gathering Place & Infi nite Hope. Brothers Lounge is a vintage establish- ment off ering a rejuvenated spirit with three bars that off er something for ev- eryone: the neighborhood Pub, the Wine Bar with its own smaller stage and piano, and the Concert Hall featuring the main stage. Th ere is also a nice outdoor patio. Th e menu focus is upscale, creative, healthy and reasonably priced. Th e long-time Cleveland institution Gregg Allman A Final until about ten years ago was a working man’s neighborhood bar. But even in its Farewell “dive” days, it was known as a bastion of the blues. In its heyday, Brothers was Southern Blood host to some of America's greats; Buddy Th e music community was devastat- Guy, Bonnie Raitt, and B.B. King all ingly impacted by the passing of blues performed there. Blues legend Robert legend Gregg Allman, an active player Lockwood Jr. was a regular performer. Continued on page 10 But by 2002, the 90-plus-year-old North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 9 North Coast Voice Continued from page 9 & TRAILS LEAD TO THE S GRAND RIVER in the music scene since way back in the to include a mix of covers that “held D deep meaning for him.” According to ATM 60’s when he and his brother Duane took Mastercard VISA A NETWORK ® MANOR the world by storm. The Allman Brothers his manager Michael Lehman, “When 1153 Mechanicsville Rd. Band essentially defined the blues-rock Gregg picked the songs, he knew where jam band genre. 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In trademarked heartfelt drawl. “Love Sponsored by like Kerosene” shows why Allman was of Ashtabula County fact, he released eight solo studio albums South Madison Motorcycle Club that have all been regarded by fans and such a major blues force and why he is Sign in starts at 10:30 Music by the critics alike. All of those years of record- sorely missed by blues fans. Songs such Ride out and return to the ing and performing finally culminated as Tim Buckley’s melancholy “Once I Grand River Manor. Burnt Valves into one final album. Southern Blood was Was” (“Sometimes I wonder … do you Free Food while it lasts, 50/50 raffle, officially released on September 8, and is ever think of me”) to Dylan’s “Going Food, Prizes & Good times! Door Prizes, Chinese Auction, gun raffle Donation - $15 per person $25 per couple Allman’s posthumous gift to the music Going Gone” (“There’s not much more Everyone welcome and all vehicles are welcome! drawing. $15 at the door world. This album really shows Allman to be said/ it’s the top of the end … I’m closing the book on pages and text/ I THURS: Open mic, DJ, Karaoke and Guitar Licks Competition dipping into his southern roots. Even though Allman only gets a co- don’t really care what happens next”) , TUESDAY WING NIGHT • 50¢JUMBO WINGS & 55¢ BONELESS WINGS write for one out of the ten tracks here, reveal his emotional standing about his life and career. OPEN MIC • 7PM it’s clear he was intimately involved with choosing the covers that dominate the Southern Blood may just be Allman’s FRIDAYS AT 8 • QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING • 100% WINNINGS IF PRESENT! disc. Greg recorded the album back in finest solo release. Even though he was PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS! March of 2016 at the iconic recording extremely ill and his voice was some- studio, FAME Studios, located in Muscle what weakened, he digs into the lyrics FOOD & DRINK with all the reflective ache and intensity Watch THE INDIANS on Our Big Screens! SPECIALS! Shoals, Alabama. This legendary studio was the home base location for Duane of a man who knows this is his final Allman when he was a notable session statement. Allman sings these songs musician, and where the original lineup with the same soulful passion that has EVERY TUESDAY, 7-10 of the Allman Brothers Band was born. trademarked his finest vocal perfor- Southern Blood is the first album mances through his five decade career. Grand River Manor Gregg Allman released since 2011 and The release caps a remarkable career it took on a completely different tone in a typically classy and thoroughly Wing Night and feel. Initially, the plan for the album refined, unflinchingly personal, fashion. was for Allman to write all of the songs He was rightfully proud of his work on himself. However, due to a few major the profoundly moving collection, and Thurs. Oct. 12, 6-8pm health complications, like his grueling has left behind a beautiful swan song. 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NOW WE’RE TALKIN Just LIKE ■■■ By Helen Marketti That! VManhattan Transfer founding member Erin Dickins releases new album ACOUSTIC POWER TRIO! Erin Dickins is an original and found- songs on her new CD, which is due for re- ing member of 80s band, Th e Manhattan lease on October 20. When asked about her Saturday, Oct. 14 Transfer. Her career has spanned over 40 choice of songs, Erin said, “I wanted to do DUBLIN DOWN years. Her latest jazz album titled, “Vi- some of these songs for years. I knew that gnettes,” is due for release on October 20. I could sing them well. I am not sure what Ashtabula • 7-10 “I fell in love with music as a young exactly prompted me to do each song with kid. My dad was a very talented amateur one musician. I recorded all over the planet. music and its purpose. “I think it’s im- Fall & Winter musician who played jazz piano. He played Th ere were recordings in Nashville, Texas, portant for anyone involved in the arts to guitar, banjo, and Dixieland. He was my New York, Hawaii and London. encourage the next generation. Programs bookings available biggest infl uence because I could sing She continues, “I wanted to produce are often being cut from the schools. People call Scott and play with him. He bought me a guitar something myself. As soon as I started do not realize that these programs are game 440-812-3772 which was such great fun,” remembers working on this project, I realized for the changers for kids! Th is next generation is Erin. “I also had my little stereo and my fi rst time in my life I didn’t have a wonder- going to be running our country and shap- mom would buy records for me such as ful group of people who I trusted deeply ing the world. Th ey need to have the benefi t Broadway shows, Barbara Streisand and telling me what I wasn’t allowed to do. Th is and joy of the performing arts in their souls Tony Bennett. Th ose were my early infl u- is a great expression of who I am. Th e sound so they can do it right.” Featuring: ences. I would then go into my bedroom of the songs is from the collaboration with Erin’s new CD, Vignettes is available on and listen to Dave Van Ronk and Bob Dy- the musicians. It made me rise to the occa- her web site, CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon. Scott Treen, Chuck Ditri lan! I was greatly infl uenced by just about sion.” www.erindickins.com everything that was going on at the time. I Erin took a break from the music world www.sizzleandswing.net & Gary Slovensky had my parents’ infl uence, jazz, pop of the to recharge and regroup before returning times, and underground folk music.” to her work with renewed energy. “I had my When asked if she ever considered a burn out point several years ago and moved career other than music, she answered: “It to Hawaii. I escaped music for three years. 4618 Main Avenue • Ashtabula never occurred to me that I wouldn’t be a Eventually, what you are meant to do will 440-992-3013 • www.dublindown.pub singer. Th ere was never anything formal. tap you on the shoulder and let you know Hours: Kitchen open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm During school, I participated in singing that you are still being called. Music is my Bar open til 11 Mon-Thurs & Midnite Fri & Sat groups. While I was in college, I went to muse and lover. I have more discretion now Closed Sunday. New York and met a publisher through and am able to record when I want to. Th is someone that my mother knew when I was new CD is all-encompassing and knocked Dublin Down a kid. Th rough that experience is how I everything out of the box for a year. You’re Presents: met Tim Hauser and Marty Nelson of Th e glad the project is complete but then you Daily Specials & Events Manhattan Transfer. Th ey were looking start thinking of what you can do next.” TUESDAYS...Cornhole Challenge! MONDAY: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL for female singers. We sang together and In addition to her work in the music Sign up starts at 5:30. $5 entry per DRINK & FOOD SPECIALS it was magic. It all happened before I really industry, Erin has another passion she is person...Cash prizes awarded! during the game! had a chance to think about what I wanted pursuing - her love of cooking. She owns a WEDNESDAYS...Open Mic Night to do with my life. I was defi nitely driven company called Sizzle and Swing, which is with Mike Brown 7-10pm TUESDAY: Lucky Hours 2pm-6pm for a 19-year-old.” a collection of spices. “As a creative person, $1 Off All Drinks. “I stayed with Th e Manhattan Transfer I really do not know any musicians who SATURDAY 10/14...Just Like That Cornhole Challenge for fi ve years,” said Erin. “I loved being aren’t brilliant in the kitchen. It brings SATURDAY 10/28 part of the group but did not want to be love and light unless you burn the toast,” WEDNESDAY: Ladies Night with an ensemble singer the rest of my life. I chuckles Erin. “Sizzle and Swing produces Scaryoke Drink Specials & Open Mic Jam worked on some of my own projects with 10 diff erent fl avors of herbal seasonings with Suggested Remedy Columbia [Records]. I toured with Leonard that are natural, sugar free and gluten free. Karaoke 7-? THURSDAY: CRAFT BEER NIGHT! $1 OFF CRAFT BEERS! Featured breweries Cohen and Gregg Allman, which was crazy! Th ey are hand blended, high quality season- Be Sure To Like Our Facebook Page For More Info! [laughs]. I sang on other artist’s record- ings that make cooking easier for the home New Holland, Platform, Great Lakes, ings such as Talking Heads, Yoko Ono and chef. I am currently working on two more Stop in and Cheer on the Indians to Lagunitas & Many More! James Brown. I was able to have these fl avors. I have a wonderful team of workers. the World Series Championship! other experiences which were wonderful It is funny because when I am doing a cook- Watch all the games on our BIG FRIDAY: Free Hors d'oeuvres although I did miss the giant success of ing demonstration at trade shows, I end up screen video wall and enjoy drink & food specials that will put a SATURDAY: GO BUCKEYES! Food & Drink Th e Manhattan Transfer.” singing!” Specials during all O.S.U. Games! Erin’s latest project is a collection of jazz Erin takes a few moments to refl ect on Francisco Lindor smile on your face! North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 11 North Coast Voice all agreed behind closed doors that they were not a ballad band. But tragedy struck in 1978, when Kath died from an accidental gunshot wound. ROCKUMENTARY REVIEW Th e boys pressed on with guitarists Don- ■■■ By Pete Roche nie Dascus and Chris Pinnick, but found it diffi cult to replace their “driving force” on Hot Streets, Chicago 13, and Chicago Chicago: Now More Th an Ever XIV. Th e death—along with changing tastes in music (and an audit of Guercio’s V“Nobody in rock has lasted this long,” co-founder / keyboardist Robert Lamm. accounts)—spelled the end of an era says Chicago trombonist Jimmy Pankow But the jazz and classically-trained musi- for Chicago, who were dropped (paid to at the end of a new documentary on the cians longed to write and perform their leave, actually) from their label. quintessential rock-band-with-horns. own material—and were fi red from a “It still hits me,” says Loughnane of “Nobody!” residency when they insisted on playing Kath. Pankow’s right. the original composition “Clouds.” Desperate to maintain the winning Notwithstanding Th e Beach Boys, no So the guys headed West and rented streak, Chicago experimented with disco, American band has had more success a house outside Hollywood where “each hired another singer (Bill Champlin, who than Chicago, who’ve sold over 100 mil- man had a shelf in the medicine cabinet, declined to be interviewed), and threw an isolated ranch. It was a readymade lion records, released over 45 gold and and each man had a shelf in the refrig- themselves at the mercy of uber-pro- binge.” Th e trappings of fortune and platinum albums, and charted 70 singles erator.” “Th is is what I wanted to do for ducer David Foster. He formed a “power fame was refl ected onstage, too: A phone in its half-century-long career. No Ameri- a living,” says trumpeter Lee Lough- couple” with Cetera for Chicago 16 and booth constructed to blend in with the can band has stayed together longer, nane, whose parents tried to dissuade 17, which begat MTV hits in “Hard to group’s urban stage set was actually a either: Chicago hasn’t skipped a year of him. Chicago honed their craft at Th e Say I’m Sorry,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “snort-a-torium” where band members touring since their 1967 formation. Whiskey-a-Go-Go and Fillmore West, “Hard Habit to Break,” and “Stay the took turns snorting lines during their Where other bands come and go, re- where they befriended Janis Joplin (after Night.” “I know I’m great,” gushes Foster. marathon concerts. Let’s see Motley Crue peatedly breaking up and reuniting over a misunderstanding over a hairbrush) “You can’t win sixteen Grammys and not try that. “Th e biggest mistake we made the decades, Chicago came—and just and Jimi Hendrix—who praised guitarist be great.” was telling ourselves ‘We’re all grown keep going. Terry Kath as being “better than me.” Later, the smarmy songsmith admits men, we know our limits,’” surmises for- Now the Windy City ensemble is the Signed to Columbia Records by Clive he probably softened Chicago’s sound mer drummer Danny Seraphine. “Th at’s subject of a two-hour “rockumentary” by Davis, they released the double-LP debut too much. Cetera, who refused to partici- bullshit.” Peter Pardini. Chicago: Now More Th an Chicago Transit Authority to critical pate in the fi lm, went solo, leaving the All the players partook in the liba- Ever drew raves at its 2016 premiere at acclaim, but had trouble getting their band to march into the ‘90s with bassist tions, including guitar hero Kath, who the Sedona Film Festival, and rocked in longer songs played on AM radio. So the Jason Scheff , drummer Tris Imboden, abused a variety of substances to fuel the New Year in January 2017 on CNN. label targeted college crowds and began and guitarist Keith Howland. It’s here high-octane hobbies like hunting and Now the captivating chronicle is available editing and splicing the longer works Pardini makes the common documentary motorcycling. “Guns and drugs don’t on home video for Chicago cultivators, into radio-friendly singles. “We felt dif- mistake of hitting fast-forward, devoting mix,” deadpans Pankow. “We didn’t do collectors, and just plain curious fans ferently about things,” reports Lamm, less and less screen time to later eff orts: enough [for Kath],” concludes Parazaider. from MVD. whose views on Vietnam and the Civil Th e band’s then-unreleased Stone of “We should’ve intervened.” “But how do Produced by the hit-making group, Rights movement informed his other- Sisyphus and XXV / holiday eff orts aren’t you tell someone not to do the things who gave Pardini unprecedented access wise poetical lyrics. mentioned. you might be doing? We didn’t know how to archival footage and to current (and Reducing their moniker to Chicago Few fans will argue that the Kath years to handle it.” former) members for exclusive inter- (stylized in a distinctive swirl logo), the weren’t more compelling, but it’s peculiar Still, the hits kept coming. views, Now More Th an Ever is the fi rst band continued with an eponymous that so little time is spent on Scheff , We get the inside scoop on the origins comprehensive video history of the infl u- follow-up double-LP, which yielded hits whose tenure (1986-2016) was much of “Beginnings,” “Just You ‘n’ Me,” “Call ential outfi t. Although they’ve released in “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My longer than Cetera’s. Moreover, percus- On Me,” “Does Anybody Really Know plenty of live albums and DVD titles with World,” both segments of a larger “ballet” sionist Laudir De Oliveira (dec. 2017) What Time It Is,” and “Saturday in the backstage bonus clips, they just never composed by Pankow. Th e fi lm reveals isn’t named, nor is interim guitarist Park” and are treated to sound bites of got around to committing to a career- the true meaning of Lamm’s mystical “25 Dawayne Bailey. lesser-known (but comparably strong) spanning revue until now. or 6 to 4.” Still, there’s enough confl ict and selections like “Fancy Colours,” “Free Divided into chapters named after Chi- Th e guys, in contemporary interviews, controversy in Kath’s passing, the Form Guitar,” “Movin’ In,” “Harry Tru- cago tunes, the fi lm fi rst delves into the recall how scared they were in the studio drugged-out Caribou years, the alleged man,” and “It Better End Soon.” band’s infancy as Th e Big Th ing, whose and how frightened they were of success, embezzling by Guercio, the departure of Chicago achieved another level of six members were friends at DePaul Uni- and yet they “didn’t know failure” until Cetera, and unceremonious dismissal of stardom when bassist / tenor Peter versity and contracted with one another later in ‘70s. “We burned the candle,” Seraphine, who rejoined his mates for Cetera asserted himself on Chicago X, via handshakes. Th e fi lm then tracks concedes Pankow, who, along with Lamm their induction into the Rock and Roll turning in the power ballad “If You Leave their ascent as Chicago Transit Author- and Loughnane, speaks at length about Hall of Fame. Th e photo slideshows are Me Now” with producer Guercio. Th e ity, playing in clubs (like Barnabys) in the band’s time at Caribou Studios in fascinating, as are the archival TV clips song sent mixed messages to the public, and around the Windy City. “We played Colorado, where manager James Guer- (Merv Griffi n, Dick Cavett, etc.). Pardini who needed convincing the band hadn’t corners so people could dance and drink,” cio corralled the boys—ostensibly for gets input from present and former man- sold out. Lamm claims a majority of the Pankow refl ects. creativity’s sake. agers, like Peter Schivarelli and Larry group decided to stand behind every “Robert had a thick book with like, “It was a devil’s play land,” says Lamm. Fitzgerald, but it would’ve been cool to member’s songs and record them to the fi fty songs already written,” remembers “We were young men with too much make room for comments by the other best of their abilities—so long as they sax man / fl autist Walter Parazaider of money and access to lots of drugs on noted musicians Chicago has inspired. 12 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice October at Geneva on the Lake OPEN DAILY 7am-2:30am Open at 7am for Breakfast and cooking until 1:00am! GOTL Restaurant Week Oktoberfest in Geneva on the Most items available for take-out, too! Monday through Sunday Lake now through the 15th Assorted restaurants and taverns will Happy Hour Mon-Thur 1pm-7pm Oct. 9 - 15 be off ering a $5 special of a 3 ounce sample of specialty beer coupled with a $1.50 Domestic Bottles & Well Shots (Holidays Excluded) "small bite" plate. DJ/VJ/KARAOKE Th e Sandy Chanty will be Every Friday & Saturday starting @ 8pm celebrating their 14th An- Or Immediately After The Band Until 2:00am nual Chanty Fest! See ad MON: Sloppy Joe • TUE: Wing Night $5 on page 17. WED: 2 Tiders or Hot Dogs Lunch Sandwich Daily Food & Onion Rings or Fries Special Specials! THUR: Taco Night M-F 11:30-1:30 Fri. Oct. 13 • 8pm-Mid. Tyrone's Tunes Sat. Oct. 14 • 7-11pm Geneva on the Lake business owners are welcoming diners to the fi rst annual GOTL Restaurant Week. Th e event Th e month of October Larry, features 8 eateries with each off ering a fi nishes out with a Resort fi xed menu and pricing. All participat- Daryl, Daryl & Sheryl ing venues are listed below. Th e fi xed Wide No Karaoke afterwards menus are listed for our advertisers and Costume party! the others can be found on the venue Cash prizes will be awarded for First website or social media pages. and Second Place costumes. Firehouse Winery Post your picture to Facebook taken at Sat. Oct. 21 • 2:00-7:30 $24.95/pp Starter: Glass of wine one of the participating taverns on Fri- Entrée: Mediterranean Shrimp OR day or Saturday evening, October 27-28, Adult Chicken Breast Penne Sautéed in Garlic and the most "LIKES" win! Alfredo with Grape Tomatoes, Mush- rooms, Black & Green Olives. Served NON-Hay Rides! over pasta. Sat. Oct. 28th High Tide Halloween Party with Circus $20/pp Starter: Beer Cheese Dip with Theme. Witches brew, costume Pumpernickel bread Entrée: Goulash Dessert: Strudel judging & prizes. We are a proud participant of the first annual Sandy Chanty "Best of the Strip" Costume $25.95/pp Starter: Smoked Lobster Th e Halloween Crawl con- Judging. More details to come. Dip, Entrée: Lobster Lasagna Dessert: Sandy Chanty tinues weekends through #GOTLHalloween17 October 28. Crosswinds Grille at Th e Lakehouse Visit several establishments in Starting Nov. 1st we will be collecting for Thanksgiving Inn Geneva-on-the-Lake and get your "Crawl Dinner & will be closing at 1am for winter hours. Th e Lodge at Geneva on the Lake Card" stamped and receive a FREE shirt GOTL Brewery for completing the crawl. A purchase is SEND US AN EMAIL TO RECEIVE OUR MAILINGS! Pieros Pasta House required at each location but does not Th e Pickled Pepper have to be alcohol. Drink Responsibly! Two Facebook Pages: HighTide Tavern and Betty's HighTide Fun Tax and Gratuity is not included in Email: [email protected] the prices listed. For more details visit 5504 Lake Road • On the Strip www.visitgenevaonthelake.com Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio • (440) 466-7990 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 13 North Coast Voice

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Grand River Valley Wine many lodging locations available. For Come for the Food ... Stay for the Entertainment VRegion Hosts 10th Annual those looking for other things to do in the area, contact the Ashtabula County Turkey Trot to Help Local Conventions & Visitors Bureau at www. Comedy Night Food Banks visitashtabulacounty.com, or the Lake A Progressive Food & Wine Tasting Event County Conventions & Visitors Bureau Sat. Oct. 14 • 8pm at www.lakevisit.com . Fall foliage is at its prime and the last For the menu at each winery visit rows of grapes have been harvested. www.wggrv.com or call 440-466-3485 Now is the time to start to focus on the Chad Zumock upcoming holidays, particularly Th anks- giving and the 10th Annual Grand River Clyde Hill Creative Works Chad has performed all over the country Valley Wine Region Turkey Trot. Join hosts open house Saturday, and became a recurring guest host on The Bob & Tom Show. Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & October 28th He has also recently appeared on Gotham Comedy Live Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery & Clyde Hill Creative Works is hosting hosted by Norm MacDonald. Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, and St. an open house bash with Th e Family Joseph Vineyards on Saturday, Novem- Dog! Chris Burton’s ceramic show room Tickets only $5 in advance and $7 at the door! ber 4th from Noon-5 p.m. for this drive- Reservations are strongly recommended and studio is open every 2nd and 4th yourself tour of wine tasting, paired Friday and Saturday but this one is extra with food samples for your Th anksgiving Mark your calendar! November 11 is the next comedy night special! Th e October 28th open house meal. includes live music 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. All fi ve participating wineries are Th e Family Dog performs original 6884 North Ridge Road (Rt. 20) • 440.428.9926 within 10 minutes of each other, making compositions and has a history of de- this a very convenient excursion for trav- lighting audiences of all ages with a cross elers. Each winery will feature a diff erent section of roots, blues, folk & gospel mu- part of the Th anksgiving meal and pair sic. Stop in for our passionately shared Join Cougar 93.7 two wines that compliment it. In addi- artistic ventures at Clyde Hill Creative tion, recipes will be given out. Th e cost is Works, 764 S County Line in Geneva. only $5 per person at each winery, and if Bring chairs. Sunday, October 22nd you bring in a canned food item you will receive $1 off . Th ese food items will be donated to the local food banks just in Lymphedema support group time for the holidays. to hold fundraiser at Grand Bridal Fair “Th ere is so much to be thankful for at Spire Institute • Geneva • 11a-3p this year,” states Nick Ferrante, wine- River Cellars maker and owner of Ferrante Winery & Th e Lymphedema support group is Ristorante. “Th e grapes were not where having a fund raiser at Grand River · Hair & Makeup by Bella Donna we needed them in terms of pH and Cellars on October 22, from 1:00 until 4:00 pm, with entertainment provided Salon and Spa in Painesville brix this year until the last minute heat wave in late September. Th is change of by Prodigal Sons, a Chinese auction, and · The Area’s Finest Wedding weather literally saved our crops and the two Professionals ready to help you prediction for 2017 vintages is a good 50/50 raffl es. “Laughing for Lymphedema” is a fund- plan your perfect day! one.” “Th is is such a great event to help the raiser that will assist with education and · Food & Adult Beverages consumer pick out the perfect bottle of garments. Insurance does not cover the wine for their holiday table,” says Larry cost of garments. While having lym- for Purchase phedema is no laughing matter, come · Prizes, Discounts & More! Laurello, owner of Laurello Vineyards. “Drinking authentic, local wines at the spend a few joyful hours with friends holiday table gives you a sense of com- and support a great cause. Tickets are just $5.00 Pre-Sale, munity and pride.” Th e support group meets every 3rd While visiting the area the group Wednesday at University Hospital, 7500 $7 At the Door encourages travelers to take a mini- Auburn Road in Concord, at 6:00pm. vacation and spend their weekend in Th e support group is available to anyone TO LISTEN LIVE AND WATCH OUR LIVE COUGAR CAM wine country. Th ere are lots of shops diagnosed with lymphedema, their to visit and beautiful covered bridges friends and family. WWW.COUGAR937.COM to check out in the area. Th ere are also Continued on Page 22 14 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice Lake County Visitors Bureau Welcomes Mark Wood of Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Lake County Visitors Bureau across the country….”one note at The class is free to attend, as are associations, motor coach operators presents Grammy Award winner a time.” Wood will also perform at audience tickets. Teachers, music and individuals through advertise- Mark Wood, the world’s premier the Annual Meeting along with the students, music education advocates ments, trade shows, and other edu- electric violinist and original mem- Mentor High School Electric Or- and anyone who loves music are cational means. To increase public ber of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra chestra. In addition, Ken Howard invited to attend as audience mem- awareness of historical, cultural and as the keynote speaker at their from Doc Howard’s Distillery will be bers. However, students who wish recreational opportunities in Lake 2017 Annual Meeting. The event offering up samples of his tantaliz- to participate in the class as well as County. To increase the number of takes place at Noah’s Event Venue ing spirits. those wishing to be a member of the overnight visits in Lake County and in Mentor on Thursday, October 19 Tickets to the Annual Meeting are audience must make a reservation the number of visitors to area at- from noon-1:30 pm. $25/Standard Ticket and $15/Edu- by calling (440) 951-7500 x113 or tractions, restaurants, festivals, mu- According to Scott Dockus, execu- cator Ticket. Both tickets include a emailing dmalinowski@fineartsas- seums and retail shops for pleasure, tive director of the Visitors Bureau, catered meal by Marion’s Mediter- sociation.org. The Master Class is business and enrichment. the goal of this year’s meeting is to ranean Restaurant from the Holiday sponsored by The Sun and Moon Since 1957, The Fine Arts Asso- focus on three tourism impacts: the Inn, two whiskey samples and the Piano Shoppe, LLC, Painesville, OH. ciation has been serving the com- host communities, the visitor and program. Purchase tickets at The Fine Arts Association is lo- munity by enhancing lives through the (music/education) industry; www.lakecountyannualmeeting.com/. cated at 38660 Mentor Avenue, Wil- performances, arts education, thera- to create an opportunity for the Partnerships are a key focus of loughby, OH 44094. Safe, secure pies, community partnerships and musicians of Lake County to take the Visitors Bureau and in that vein on-site parking is free. The Main advocacy. For more information on center-stage within the world of Mark will also present a Master Gallery and Corning Auditorium are The Fine Arts Association’s perfor- music education. Class at The Fine Arts Associa- barrier free. mance and arts education offerings, Wood is the creator of “Electrify tion the evening before the Annual The mission of the Lake County visit www.fineartsassociation.org or Your Strings,” a program that aligns Meeting. The Master Class will Visitors Bureau is to promote Lake call 440-951-7500. with his passion for saving and ex- begin at 7:00 pm on October 18 in County, Ohio through the travel and panding music education programs the Fine Arts’ Corning Auditorium. tourism industry by marketing to

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Nov. 11 Saturday, 11/1 lager. Th e carefully selected combination of ‘homegrown’ American hops pairs juicy and the brewery collaborated with Germany’s Red Hawk Rhythm Connection Band 8pm-12am Brauhaus Miltenberger, whose approach 8:30-12:30 resinous aromas with a unique mix of low- Open daily until 2:30am bitterness and citrus fl avor with a touch to the classic style they’ve long admired. Kitchen Open Sun-Mon 5pm-9pm Th e result is a festival beer true to their www.lostsheepband.com Wed-Thur 7am-9pm • Fri-Sat 7am-12am of pilsner maltiness—promising to make this brew one both IPA and lager lovers are style—deep golden in color with deceptively surely going to appreciate. rich malt fl avor and balanced by traditional Home Grown New American Lager is German-grown whole-cone hops. the brewery’s latest shining star of authen- Th e drinkability is a bit lighter and crisper ticity, proving Victory’s leading brewing than many seasonal October beers so it can principle of combining European tradition easily be paired with German sausage and and American ingenuity is alive and well other heavier fall fare. within the saturated beer market. From the 6.1% by volume brewery that is already known for making IBU 30 the acclaimed traditional German pilsner, Sierra Nevada has been awarded and Prima Pils, Victory has now also redefi ned nationally recognized for being a leader in what an American lager can be to both environmental sustainability. craft and domestic drinkers. Ron Barchet, Adding to your beer knowledge - co-founder, Brewmaster, and COO explains, “Lagers have always been a successful and Specialty Malt labored style in Victory’s portfolio. Our Malted barley generally falls into two expertise in cold fermentation and use of camps: base malt and specialty malt. Base whole fl ower hops eff ectively guided our malt is highly modifi ed malt that is re- innovation process for this ‘hoppy lager.’ sponsible for producing the bulk of the fer- After sixteen iterations of experimentation, mentable sugars in the beer. Specialty malt we were able to bring these fl avorful hops is malt added for its fl avor, color or eff ect into a lighter body, while creating a suf- on the body and mouthfeel of the fi nished fi cient, crisp fi nish.” beer. Specialty malts are typically produced Home Grown features inviting aromatic by kilning and/or roasting barley. Caramel notes of pine, citrus, and hop resins that malt is made by placing germinated barley melds perfectly with fl avors of tangerine with a high moisture content directly into citrus and slight maltiness. Bill Covaleski, a roaster. Th e resulting malt produces co-founder and Brewmaster elaborates, unfermentable sugars during the mash- “Our goal has always been to deliver beers ing process, adding sweetness and body to to you that off er satisfying comfort. But, fi nished beer. Roasted malt is base malt we never overlook the excitement of bold that has been placed in a roaster similar to twists and nuanced fl avors. Look for Home a coff ee roaster to produce deeper, darker, Grown to deliver all of the above as the baker’s cocoa and espresso fl avors like those common in a porter or a stout. 16 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice In Memoriam of Paul Hamann, Extraordinaire of Suma Recording Celebration of Life to be held at Beachland Ballroom October 15th CLYDE HILL We, family, friends, and the music spent a lot of time helping his father to CREATIVE WORKS community, have recently had to say design and build much of the new equip- Decorative and Functional Art goodbye to one of our best friends. It is ment for the Suma facility. Chris Burton, KSU bfa`73 sculpting my pleasure to honor my good friend, During the fi rst few years Suma was Paul Hamann, with a few words of my up and running, many of the record- own and a few thoughts and memories ing duties were shared with his father. from his many loved ones and family. Paul’s mother was the offi ce manager, his Paul Hamann was a master sound en- brother Dave helped out, and Mike Bish- gineer at Suma Recording, "A New Age op, a talented sound engineer, stayed Communication Studio," on Vrooman on board from the Cleveland Recording Unique, individual ceramic creations Road in Leroy, Ohio. He was also an days. By the the mid to late 80's, Paul featuring Mural-on-a-Mug! extremely talented bass player. Even had assumed all of the responsibilities of Hundreds of variations though many people have not physically running and operating one of the most been to the studio, many people have at sophisticated, well-equipped recording Open House least heard of it. studios east of the Mississippi. Since that time, Paul has worked with iconic musi- Sat, Oct. 28th Here is a little history of our good with live music by friend and his legacy. cians such as Dave Th omas from Pere Paul’s parents were both extremely Ubu, Joe Walsh, Alex Bevan, Bob Cesare Family Dog 1-4 intelligent and gifted. His father Ken from "Revolver" (a Beatles tribute band ), Harpersfield worked in electronics and recording Th e Black Keys (with whom Paul recently engineering, and his mother Gloria received a gold record), Rachael Brown (440)645-9029 had a degree in musical performance and the Beatnik Playboys, and hundreds By Appt...text/call/facebook and was a very talented pianist. Paul more. grew up playing cello in high school and Paul was always fair and accommodat- INSPIRED BY NATURE. ing to any and all of his clients, leaving soon thereafter started playing bass. INTERPRETED THRU Paul's father owned and operated one of them with an overwhelming feeling of Photo courtesy of Nancy Schwegle. Cleveland's premier recording compa- satisfaction rare in the recording indus- IMAGINATION. nies, Cleveland Recording. try In the mid 70’s, Paul’s father had It's hard to explain what it feels like started to dissolve the partnership of to be around a Wizard, but if I had to, I his Cleveland Recording Company. He would say it's a lot like hanging around was looking to start a new, innovative Paul Hamann. He was a man of few studio that could also be used as a medi- words, using only the ones that make tation retreat and was lucky enough to sense. He could say a lot with a funny fi nd the perfect place with the help of smirk, with a raised brow, or maybe just Alex Bevan. Alex had come across this a shrug of the shoulders. He was a mas- "mystical" location through his friend ter at "One Liners." Barry Weinburg from Mayfi eld Music. I like to think that Paul was one of After seeing the location and facility, it those people who were sent here from was immediately apparent to Ken that heaven or maybe from where “Spock” the Vrooman Road location was the came from, to somehow guide or inspire perfect spot for his new studio. In 1977, everyone that had the pleasure of Suma Recording was born. Around that meeting him. Th e many stories that his time, Alex Bevan met Paul over a dinner friends and family have shared with me, he was sharing with Ken and Gloria at and many of my own, all seem to refl ect their home, and before you know it he a message; Paul was among the few hu- was travelling and playing bass with mans who was lucky enough to fi nd the Alex. perfect occupation for his natural born Around the time of the transition virtues. between Cleveland Recording and the To be a Master Sound Engineer, you "New Age" Suma studio, Ken Hamann need a number of skills, and one is "per- had been working with Telarc (a clas- fect pitch.” I remember playing with him sical music recording company) help- once at a jam or something and after a ing to develop a new digital interface couple of songs he leaned over and said, system from the widely used analog “Your G is a little fl at." Over top of all of system. So the new Suma Recording the instruments in the room, another location was designed to accommodate guitar, fi ddle, mandolin, and banjo (yes both analog and the new digital formats even a banjo!), he was able to discern of the future. During the time of mov- that I was out of tune. I said "How long ing the studio to its new location, Paul Continued on Page 18 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 17 North Coast Voice

Continued from Page 17 what he loved to do. Th at is such a rare have you noticed that it was out of combination. He was like the “perfect tune?" and he said "Since we started". storm" of natural abilities and determi- Now you know the reason I named my nation to accomplish what you love to lutherie article "Stay in Tune". do - record and play music. He had the Another skill is patience to listen to a ability to rebuild microphones and other section of music over and over, or maybe delicate stuff when he wasn't "manning" stay up all night to work on something to the board like a captain on his boat. He get it right. It is important to have good could play a bass line to any genre of timing, like a metronome. I know I would music with fl awless timing and precision. V drive him crazy with my style of playing If he ever made a mistake, I wasn't there (which many would say includes very bad to witness it. timing). Paul was steady as a rock when Th ere have been countless musicians he played the bass. A lot of musicians who have walked through the doors at would say, “He’s in the pocket.” Th ere was Suma Recording, "A New Age Studio," a great article written about Paul titled and every one of them would tell you "He had a feel for sound." I believe he did Paul Hamann had better ears than Paul in his studio at Suma. Photo courtesy of Debbie Daniels. actually "feel" the sound. anyone. I've always said that "Paul could hear a mosquito fart." He once told me it I never was lucky enough to meet diameter sections of PVC pipe and was which one to play. He encouraged me to actually sounds more like a squeak than Paul's father Ken, but I've been told that fueled by any fl ammable gas available. think for myself and to be my own per- a fart. Typical of his quick responses, it he was a genius when it came to design- Paul's favorite fuel was acetylene from son. Th ose lessons are hard to learn on again makes perfect sense. It's no won- ing and building recording equipment. his cutting torch. Jim said: "At one July your own. Maybe we can try to imitate der why no one else could hear it. Paul inherited many of those qualities Fourth party at Suma, I was obsessed some of their qualities of life by honoring All of Paul’s close friends and some too. After helping build and assemble with getting better accuracy from the their virtues, like patience, wisdom and family members have shared stories every piece of their new "state of the art" Potato Gun. I wanted to hit an axe head stability. with me. Jim Schafer, his brother-in- sound board in the mid to late 70's, Paul and slice the potato in half. I thought He loved sitting and creating master- law, shared one such story about Paul's spent the next 30 years or so maintain- that would be cool but Paul thought I was pieces of sound at Suma Recording. Th e infatuation with sound, involving "Th e ing and repairing, or adapting new or old nuts." When I told him what I wanted to focus it took to drive him to stay late and Potato Gun." Sometime in the early 90s, equipment to do pretty much whatever do, Paul told me I was missing the point just do whatever it took to get it right Paul built a cannon for shooting potatoes he wanted it to do. Yes, he was born with of shooting the thing. “Th en what IS the was honorable. Paul did not tolerate sec- great distances. It was made of diff erent all of the right qualities to be the best at point?" Jim asked him. "Th e BOOM!" he ond best. It was either right or it wasn't. said, "it's all about the BOOM!" For the past 12 years, Paul played the Paul's long-time best friend, confi - bass and shared the stage with the Silver Complete Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dante, and girlfriend, Debbie Daniels, String Band at many of Northeast Ohio's explained to me how incredible it felt to wineries and summer festivals. Paul also have shared an experience of everlast- inspired many new students studying It’s Never Too Late ing love with Paul. Debbie also told me, recording engineering at Lakeland Com- To Have a Great Smile! as I saw for myself too, how all of Paul’s munity College. He leased out the studio friends rallied around him when they re- to Lakeland and helped inspire hundreds ceived the news of his failing health. Th e of new sound technicians. camaraderie of musicians who came to- As our lives continue, we are thankful Preventative Services: Hygiene Therapy gether for Paul during this time touched to know we are much better off hav- Periodontal Screenings & Maintenance | Oral Cancer Screening her heart. I know that all of his friends ing met the "Wizard,” and he may guide wanted to give back some of the love that some of us through our uncertain times Technology: CEREC – One visit crowns we all have been lucky enough to have with his eternal wisdom. Alex Bevan received from Paul during his short time said it best when asked what he will miss Cosmetic Dentistry: Porcelain Crowns and Veneers | Implants | Teeth Whitening on planet earth. I know for myself it's most about his friend's passing, "Just hard to repay someone for their priceless Other Procedures: Root Canal Therapy | Dentures | Tooth Colored Fillings about Everything." Extractions | Infections | Trauma | Denture Repairs words of wisdom, or the enjoyment that Th ere will be a Celebration of Life me- you shared in a humorous moment, even morial held at the Beachland Ballroom Financing: if it might be at your own expense. on October 15th from 1:00 to 4:00. We accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover All of the friends with whom Paul Many friends, musicians, and col- Financing available through third party options such as Care Credit shared his love of music and humor can leagues will be there to honor Paul never forget his mysterious demeanor Hamman for all that he was and forever Fortney Dental Group - just waiting for the right moment (it's will be. 299 South Broadway • Geneva, OH 44041 all in the timing) to deliver his one line Some of the musicians confi rmed humor. Th e man with the awesome “mut- to pay tribute are: Alex Bevan, Colin 440-466-2721 ton chops” reminded some of Elrond, Dussault, Austin Walkin’ Cane, Paul Ko- Hours by appointment including evenings & Saturdays • Serving Ashtabula, Lake and Geauga Counties the Lord of Rivendell in Th e Lord of the vak, Jim Schafer, Rachel Brown, and Th e Rings. Paul was always encouraging in Silver Strings. www.fortneydental.com his own no nonsense way. If I wasn't sure Hope to see you there! Keep Smiling! NEW PATIENTS & EMERGENCIES WELCOME which note to play, Paul would give me a Patrick Podpadec and Paul Hamann's minute to fi gure it out before he told me many Friends 18 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice

I have learned from yoga it is that one breath better, we have the opportunity small change over a long period of time to feel better. can lead to big changes. I was doing a lot 2. Th e physical and mental bodies can MIND BODY SPIRIT of rock climbing, mountaineering and improve – Yoga can increase fl exibility, ■■■ By Sage Satori ice climbing while I was in the Marines strength, and balance and when you and this hobby transitioned with me begin to fi nd those increasing on the into the civilian world. I began taking outside it’s not long before you begin to A glimpse into the practice of Yoga trips all over the US and even down into notice them increasing on the inside. You V the Andes of Peru and Ecuador. While can fi nd yourself becoming more fl exible Th e myths, challenges, and benefi ts of Yoga at any age. hanging out with climbers from all over in your experiences, you can fi nd more North Coast Voice - When were you the world I realized that all of the serious strength when you need it, and before fi rst exposed to Yoga and from that point ones cared more about their health, di- long you begin to notice more balance in what prompted you to go on to teaching? ets, strength and fl exibility than most of your life. Jodi - I was fi rst exposed to Yoga in the people I knew. It was this realization 3. Focus – A Yoga practice is built my early twenties and at that time it was that lead me right back to yoga. In time around focus and that focus creates more more challenging to fi nd classes locally. I the yoga practice began taking priority mindfulness, not only in our physical was fortunate to fi nd a great class with a over climbing and from there it was just actions, but also in our everyday experi- great instructor at a local YMCA. I really a natural progression to begin teaching. ences. It’s often said that Yoga reduces enjoyed the practice and very quickly NCV - What would you say are the top stress or tension, and while I believe realized the benefi ts that I was receiv- 3 benefi ts why nearly everyone would that is very true, I also believe that the ing from that practice, not only physi- benefi t from Yoga? stress reduction is greatly informed by cally but also mentally, and those quick Jodi - It’s challenging to list the top new levels of awareness and mindfulness benefi ts encouraged me to want to learn three benefi ts from a regular Yoga prac- that help us to make better choices for more. Again, at that time, there were not tice, simply because there are so many, ourselves. so many options for Yoga teacher train- so I’m going to list the most basic which I I believe that every person can benefi t ing. In fact, there were only three loca- feel that most individuals can relate to: from a Yoga practice regardless of age, tions in the greater Cleveland area where 1. Breath – Th e increased awareness race, gender, or ability. Th e great thing you could further your studies. I was not of breath has the potential to improve interested in becoming a Yoga teacher respiratory effi ciency. When we learn to Continued on Page 20 at that time, but simply wanted to learn more about the practice, its history, and the mind-body connection. Th at fi rst 200-hour teacher-training course gave Featuring 4-Directional me a deeper understanding of the basics. From there I branched out, studying the Healing many diff erent lineages of Yoga, the rich Celebrations Life is meant to be celebrated…. history, and the therapeutic applications That includes understanding every aspect of our lives; our Soul’s of Yoga. Th ese many hundreds of hours Purpose, our Health, our Finances, our Professions and our Relationships. of study led to the opening of my com- Bob and Susie Moore pany, Now & Zen Wellness Studio, where Sat. Oct. 21 • 11am~2pm my focus has been on Yoga Th erapy. I An interview with instructors mostly work one on one with clients Numerology, Angels & All Is Well Gathering Jodi Bukky, Marque Garaux and seeking ways to bring more balance in After the success of our retreat in Austinburg 70 year old enthusiasts Bob and all levels of their body and to all aspects earlier this month, we are looking forward to Susie Moore. of their lives. Th ough I hadn’t intended these Gatherings being even more uplifting, Do you think of Yoga as contortions to instruct weekly Yoga classes, those more enlightening, and bringing more joy beyond your ability or perhaps sitting early clients had other intentions for me, into people's lives. in a still pose for long periods of time? and a once a week group class eventually lead to multiple classes each week. Fast It can be that, but the practice of Yoga forward to the present day and while my Sat. Oct. 28th "Calista Paints" ... and so do you! is personal and so broad that it can be “Calista” will guide you to meet your own inner whatever you need it to be. One thing focus remains on my private practice, I continue to off er a few weekly classes for artist and invite her to play! We all need more play it defi nitely is, in any of its forms, is in our lives, and FeatherTouch has been hosting benefi cial to body, mind, and spirit. the public. We decided to explore yoga from a Marque - I fi rst began practicing yoga events that are all about celebrating our individual simple perspective that may inspire in 2002. I was 22 years old and serving gifts, so why not join us and possibly uncover one readers to pursue the practice for health as a United States Marine. I began yoga of yours? ALL supplies are included!! and fl exibility and at the very least open with hopes of alleviating my back pain Both "playshops" will be held at our FeatherTouch Celebrations home in Mentor. eyes to another perspective. and nothing more. I was far too self Instructor Jodi Bukky responds to conscious to practice at a yoga studio so I started with a DVD that I picked up For further info, or to register for a program: our questions fi rst, followed by instruc- [email protected] or call (440) 223-7510 tor Marque Garaux. from Target. I defi nitely had no intention of ever teaching but if there is one thing www.FeatherTouchCelebrations.com North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 19 North Coast Voice Continued from Page 19 ing the class in that direction. as well as improved posture are addi- about Yoga is that it arrives in many Marque - I teach a type of yoga called NCV - Th ere seems to be limited tional benefi ts I've gained. forms and it meets you exactly where you Ashtanga Yoga. Th e name (Ashtanga or 8 options for beginners and people with Yoga emphasizes positivity and grate- are. I often hear folks say that they could limbs) is in reference to the 8 limbed or arthritis or other physical limitations. fulness, and who doesn't need remind- never practice Yoga because they are 8 step path to enlightenment. Th is yoga If you are aware of any in the Lake and ers about that! infl exible, and that right there is a great comes from Mysore, India and is the Ashtabula Co. areas please share. Bob - A. Although I spend the winter reason to begin a practice. Yoga is not all root of most of the yoga styles that are Jodi - We’re fortunate that yoga has in Colorado, my expenses for psychotro- what you see in the media, it takes many practiced outside of India today. I take grown in popularity over recent years pic drugs have been cut in half. forms and all you really need to begin yearly trips to Mysore, India to study and as a result, there are many local Yoga B. - If one thinks of one's body as a your practice is your breath! under the guidance of my teacher who is classes available for people of all abilities. Rubik's Cube, with the organs and tis- Marque - Th e reasons why I believe the lineage holder. I suggest looking to your local commu- sues diff erent colored cubes, then yoga people of all ages should be practicing NCV - Are there some myths you feel nity centers or health /wellness centers. rearranges the cubes into the desired yoga is for strength, fl exibility (or mobil- that keep people from exploring Yoga? Th ey often off er a variety of classes solution as effi ciently as an 11-year old ity) and stress reduction. Th e fi rst 2 are Jodi - As I mentioned above, people including Chair or Gentle Yoga that can math whiz. both clearly dealing with our physical feel that they need to be more fl exible be less athletically challenging. If you are C. - FBS. No, I'm not referring to the well being but on a more subtle level they to begin Yoga, however, that’s not true. in the Geneva or Perry areas, please join football tournament where Ohio State also deal with our mental and emotional Th e fl exibility comes with the continued us at one of our local morning or evening will meet Alabama for the National well beings. We are all aging every single practice. Also, sometimes folks try a class classes, the current schedule can be Championship, but to Flexibility, Bal- day. It is inevitable. Ask anyone you and it doesn’t fi t their needs. To that, I found at www.now-zen.net. We also off er ance, and Strength, the three primary know who is in their 50's, 60's, 70's or suggest trying again. Th ere are so many outdoor classes in the summer months benefi ts of yoga. beyond if they can still do the things they diff erent styles of Yoga and I’m confi dent and a monthly relaxing class at Grand 3. What do see as the biggest myths could when they were 25. All but maybe a that there is a class/teacher out there for River Cellars which is a fun way to spend or misunderstandings in the general rare few will give you list of aches, pains, everyone. Another myth is that Yoga is an afternoon with friends. public about Yoga? and injuries that prevent them from a religious practice. Although its origin If you would like more information Sue - You might feel hesitant to join a doing the things they used to. When stems from Asian cultures, Yoga is prac- about Yoga or assistance in fi nding a class because of inexperience or lack of you lose mobility you lose the ability to ticed around the world by people of all class to suit your needs, please feel free strength. You WILL be able to fi nd the participate in the activities that you love faiths and beliefs. to contact: right fi t! Remember it is called a yoga and this absolutely aff ects your quality Marque - Th e biggest myths that I Jodi Bukky "PRACTICE!" of life and your happiness. Many people battle are with young people thinking Now & Zen Wellness Studio Bob - A. Fear of Farting. Many people including doctors, scientists, yogis and that yoga is too easy and that they could www.now-zen.net 440-536-0553 cite their fear of farting as the reason even philosophers have written volumes not possibly enjoy it or fi nd benefi t from they don't do yoga. In fact, this fear is about yoga and the evidence of stress it and then on the fl ip side, I have older Susie and Bob Moore, yoga lovers, and "overblown" or, should I say, "infl ated". reduction. I could go on and on here, people thinking that yoga is only for the two healthiest, most energetic people For example, I have never farted during however to keep it simple, based on my young and bendy people. Everyone is I know, (and by the way they are a young yoga, despite beginning yoga at a time personal experience and observation, always thinking that they are too young 70) gave the following responses from of my life when considerable fl atulence we all secretly crave routine. Even for or too old or too weak or too infl exible diff erent viewpoints. was the norm. Whether my lack of those people who don't like routine, their or whatever. In Ashtanga Yoga everyone NCV - How and when were you fi rst farting was due to the enhanced muscle subconscious minds still crave it. Our who comes through the door is assigned introduced to Yoga? control that yoga induced, or my daily modern lives are extremely stressful and diff erent portions of the practice, one Sue - Lilias, a woman from Cincinnati intake of Beano, I can't say. A sound- every day we face an infi nite number of on one, from me. My goal is to make had a PBS yoga TV class about 40 years track of pounding techno also helps. unknowns. Th ese unknown factors of our sure everyone faces some challenges in ago I was instantly intrigued. Soon after B. Having Your Bottom Stared At. lives create stress. With my yoga practice their practice. People with more strength that a neighbor began teaching gentle Everyone worries that other yogis are however, it is a steady factor that I can and fl exibility will receive longer lists of Hatha yoga classes in her basement and I staring at their bottoms, particularly always count on. I do my practice each postures and of more diffi culty. People was completely hooked. during Downward Facing Dog. I mean day, fi rst thing in the morning. Th is sets with less strength and fl exibility receive Bob - About fi ve years ago, my wife Su- "everyone" in the Trumpian sense, as the tone for my entire day and no matter less. Every day we work together on the sie dragged me to my fi rst yoga sessions, when, during the important meeting of what happens during the rest of my day, postures that we have been assigned and only two blocks away, and I had run out world leaders in Paris, where issues like I know that I have already done some- if one day you start to adapt the level of of excuses. After several weeks of misery, climate change and the worldwide refu- thing positive for myself and to me that diffi culty and it becomes too easy then I was hooked. gee crisis were being discussed, he said is a win. I simply add one or two more postures NCV - What are the top 3 benefi ts "All everyone is talking about over here NCV - What style of Yoga do you onto the routine. Th e practice can be you’ve noticed in your own body and is John Podesta's emails." In truth, the teach? quite basic for my 70 year old students mind since taking on the practice? promise of ogling other people's bot- Jodi - I teach a therapeutic style of whose goals are to simply increase mobil- Sue - I believe that because you use toms typically comprises no more than Hatha Yoga, although, my classes are ity and quite challenging for the strong, your entire body in an equal and bal- 40% of the reasons people enjoy yoga. informed by the many styles of Yoga fl exible students who need to be pushed anced manner, you enable opening and C. Yoga is Only for the Young. I that I have studied. I tend to take what I physically and mentally. I encourage you stretching of constricted areas. Th is strongly resemble that remark and, believe are the best aspects of each style/ to step out of your comfort zone and try. translates into fewer headaches and less remarkably, the older I get, the more my lineage and apply them to my students’ Why not? shoulder tension for me. yoga practice improves. present day challenges and experiences. Marque Garaux Yoga's mindfulness and breathing So much can be said about yoga that My teaching method is very much intui- Great Lakes Ashtanga Yoga techniques enable me to get to sleep bet- may entice or dissuade, but if you give tive, fi nding out what the students are 10 E. Main St. Geneva, Ohio ter and manage anxiety. it a chance you'll notice a diff erence and most needing in that moment and focus- 440-853-3952 Increased strength and core strength perhaps even change your life. www.greatlakesashtangayoga.com 20 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice Earth Day Coalitionís 20th Annual Instrumental Evening For Th e Earth Earth Day Coalition’s Local non-profi tís fall benefi t to be held October 18, 2017 at the smARTspace at 78th Street Studios Earth Day Coalition, a local non-profi t organization located in Ohio City, 20th Annual holds an annual fall benefi t to support their four, year-round community Instrumental Evening for the Earth works programs. Th is yearís event will be the 20th Annual Instrumental Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 Evening for the Earth and will be held on October 18th at the smARTspace at 78th Street Studios in the Gordon Square Arts District. Th e evening will 6-10pm • smARTspace at 78th Street Studios feature a gourmet reception with dishes from acclaimed local restaurants, live auctions and eco-raffl es, an art showing at the 78th Street Studios, and Join us for an enchanted evening of delicious food, music, and art in musical performances throughout the night. support of Earth Day Coalition’s mission to provide education, Gourmet Reception & Eco-Raffl e Enjoy dishes from acclaimed local restaurants while bidding on an exciting inspire leadership and encourage action for a healthy environment. selection of earth-friendly items, services, and packages Community Awards Awards will be presented honoring organizations and individuals involved in Earth Day Coalitionís Community Works Programs: Clean Transportation, Neighborhood Action, Student Environmental Leadership and EarthFest 3606 Bridge Avenue, STE #4 Live Auction 3606 BridgeCleveland, Ave. Cleveland OH 44113 OH 44113 Join our auctioneer Bob Hale in an action-packed live auction of eco-get- 216.281.6468| 216.281.6268 | earthdaycoalition.org | earthdaycoali�on.org | aways, exciting nights-on-the-town and more. Live Music Gourmet Reception • Live Auction & Raffle • Live Music • Art Galleries Hope & Stanley Adelstein Enjoy acoustic rags, blues and jazz by the Brad Smedley Acoustic Jazz Trio Eileen Dorsey Studio during the reception and eco-raffl e, then dance the night away with Cleve- Fund of the Cleveland Foundation landís original Rock ëní Soul Party Band ñ Th e CruiseMasters Galleries Starting at 9pm explore the maze of galleries at 78th Street Studios Tickets General Admission* - $85 6-pack of Tickets* - $400 *Includes hors díoeuvres and your fi rst round of drinks are on us VEP (Very Environmental Person) Ticket** - $125 **Includes hors díoeuvres, preferred parking, access to a private VEP area in Eileen Dorsey Studio, a champagne toast and dessert reception, and an open bar More Info and Tickets For more information about purchasing tickets, volunteering, and other ways to get involved, call (216) 281-6468, visit earthdaycoalition.org or email [email protected] About Earth Day Coalition Established in 1990, Earth Day Coalition's mission is to provide education, inspire leadership, and encourage action for a healthy environment. Across the world. Earth Day Network: Worked with over 50,000 partners in 158 countries Created 5 teach-in toolkits, each translated into 4 languages to reach mil- lions of people worldwide Engaged 75% of U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives in Earth Day ac- tions; Received formal proclamations from 72 Mayors worldwide Supported events in 12 U.S. Embassies and 9,668 local governments Reached 45,000 U.S. K-12 teachers and hundreds of thousands of students with the Climate Education Week toolkit Recorded 120,000 Acts of Green in China alone; Logged 3 million viewers onto Earthday.org Pope Francis, Dalai Lama, Bill Nye, Anil Kapoor, Katy Perry and more all tweeted about Earth Day Counted 13 million new trees to be planted towards the Canopy Project. Over 1 billion people participated in Earth Day 2017! North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 21 North Coast Voice

Continued from page 14 LOOKING FOR A teams of workers in the grape fi elds har- LYLE Save the Tavern 4th Annual vesting grapes by hand or by machine. HEATH Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 23rd Th e recent heat wave has been a bless- THE MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST On Monday, October 23rd a fundraiser ing for the grapes and for all the area You don’t have to leave your dogs & VERSATILE MUSICIAN grape farmers. kennelled or alone while you’re away, for Save the Tavern will be held at the they can stay with me! Booking for Fall & Winter Wagon Wheel Restaurant & Bar in Madi- Debonne Vineyards, Ohio’s larg- Musician for hire! Rent me for the night! est estate winery, has over 160 acres I play guitar, bass, drums and sing. son, from 5-8pm. Four years ago, the Unionville Tavern of grapes in the region. Th eir team of Now teaching music lessons for the above workers began September 19th and will V instruments and piano!! Text/call/FB to inquire. Preservation Society held the fi rst Spa- ghetti Dinner Fundraiser to raise money work seven days a week until all the Friday, Oct. 13th • 6-10pm to replace the roof on the Unionville grapes are picked, many of those days Old Firehouse Winery • GOTL Tavern. It has been a long process to from sun up to sun down. Gene Sigel prepare the building for Phase 1 - Exte- is the vineyard manager for Debonne Saturday, Oct. 14th • 4pm-6pm rior to replace the roof and rehabilitate Vineyards and Grand River Cellars, as Corner Bar • Steak Fry • Austinburg the porch entryway. At the time of the well as the owner of South River Vine- 4th Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Phase yards. He and his team take care of the • Safe, fenced-in yard 1 - Exterior will be COMPLETE!! Join the fi elds all year and then wait to see how PUPPIES Sunday, Oct. 15th • 3pm-7pm • Lots of play time & exercise & SENIORS celebration of the NEW roof and reha- it’s all going to end. “Th e recent spell of • Home environment WELCOME! Sammy K's Steakhouse bilitated portico! Help the society raise exceptionally hot, dry weather in Sep- • Sleeps in the house Baxter Birthday Bash Benefit funds for ongoing eff orts to RESTORE tember has been like a gift from a fairy • Day camp, vacation, weekends Perry the Tavern! Godmother,” states Mr. Sigel. “Earlier • Reasonable rates! A $10 dinner ticket includes spaghetti, in September we thought the grapes Call Linde at salad, roll, and dessert. Drinks are avail- were on the verge of disaster with exces- Saturday, Oct. 21st • 8-10pm sive acidity and low sugar creating a lack 440 able at the bar for additional cost. Th e -951-2468 Goddess Wine House • Saybrook evening will also include a Chinese Auc- in characteristic fl avor. Th e heat wave tion & 50/50 Raffl e! has allowed the grapes to dehydrate and Saturday, Oct. 28th • 6-10pm Chinese Auction items are still needed, accumulate sugar and develop the in- Old Firehouse Winery • GOTL so if you’d like to donate call 440-417- tense fl avors and characteristics of our 8299 best vintages.” Gene went on to say they PUPPY RAISER, Leader Dogs for the Blind To book contact: 440-381-3736 are selectively harvesting those grapes that are ready and will continue to let Bluegrass Jamboree October others hang on the vine until they have reaped all the benefi ts they can from 28th this weather. Th e Hambden Grange Bluegrass Jam- Tony Debevc, owner of Debonne boree and Doghouse Entertainment is Vineyards, is excited to see how the fi n- getting ready to open the doors on the ished product is once this near-perfect indoor season! We have two great bands harvest is processed and put into the opening up the season on Saturday, bottle. “Th e process of a bottle of wine October 28th - Anthony Prater and the from the fi rst bud break on the vine to Ramblers from Akron, and Hidden Drive the moment it is bottled is all part of from the Sandy Lake area in PA. Doors the story and everyone loves a great open at 6 pm with music starting at 7. story. When visitors come we love to Hambden Grange is located at 9778 Old talk about the grapes because we love State Rd., Chardon, near the corners of the grape farming industry. Th is sudden Routes 6 and 608. turn of events with the weather is going On November 4 we move to the John- to be one that we remember for a long son Community Center at 800 Gillmer time.” Debevc went on to say that this Rd., Leavittsburg, Ohio, when the Allegh- is a great year to make your own wine eny Drifters out of Pittsburgh, and South at home because of the exceptional 79 from Ashtabula will come to entertain quality. Debonne Vineyards has a juice the folks. house that sells juice by the gallon for wine making and jelly making, as well as all the supplies and instructions on Recent Heat Wave Makes for how to make wine. Th e juice house will remain open seven days a week until Exceptional Grape Harvest October 28 and after that by appoint- at Debonne Vineyards ment. Perfect Year for Home Winemaking Photo opportunities and videography Everywhere you look in the Grand are available as the harvesting contin- River Valley Wine Region you will see ues.

22 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice seems longer). Even after the loud and jarring climax you are left with a black feeling of “So what?” Th ere isn’t any char- acter that you want to see win or lose, MOVIE REVIEWS except possibly Harrison Ford, and even if you did it’s hard to tell the replicants ■■■ By Westside Steve Simmons from the real people so it wouldn’t really matter. In short I was amazed by the almost impossible to distinguish from visuals but severely disappointed by the V actual humans. snail-like pacing. Th irty years ago, the mission of Los Westside Steve Angeles cop Rick Deckard (Harrison C Ford) was tracking down replicants that WSS Saturday, October 14 may have jumped the track as far as their programming went, and become a dan- Firehouse Grill Malvern ger to humans. He wound up having a 8:30 PM romantic aff air with one of them named Rachel (Sean Young) before he disap- peared. Friday & Saturday So now all that time has passed and November 3 & 4 there are new recruits. One of them is Easy Street Band Ryan Gosling as Offi cer K or Joe or a Annual Reunion! series of letters and numbers, depend- ing on who you ask, and he has a similar The monumental Easy Street Band assignment. He’s hunting down androids weekend at the Tangier in Akron. from the older generations on his regu- Check Westside Steve Simmons on Facebook for changes. lar beat when some rather disturbing To purchase Westside Steve Simmons rumors come up. Remember, one of the newest CD A Pirates Life visit hooks is that we should doubt whether www.cdbaby.com/artist/westsidestevesimmons Blade Runner 2049 he is human or not. He has some strange Warner Brothers|PG-R|163 min memories but can’t exactly pinpoint www.westsidesteve.com I’ve never been a huge fan of Ridley their accuracy. One memory is of a toy Scott even though the guy has a huge wooden horse he had as a child. He portfolio of action fl icks. Most of the remembers being chased by other boys ones I’ve seen I found pretty medio- from the orphanage and hiding that toy American Made cre and I’ve disliked the entire ALIEN from them. He also remembers a specifi c Universal|R|115 min franchise, but my favorite Scott fi lm date carved on its base and that some- As you may know I’m a fan of Tom was the original 1982 BLADE RUNNER. how it must relate to another mystery Cruise, and even though it seems hip Unfortunately this version is directed by starting to unfold. to attack him in some circles, I fi rmly a relatively unknown Frenchman named Remember that 30 years ago the believe there are roles he can play as well Denis Villeneuve. replicants were almost impossible to tell or better than anybody in the business. Adapted from a 60s novel by the king from human beings, so imagine what For that reason he’s one of the few ac- of the genre, Philip K Dick, BR1 was at advancements have been made in that tors whose presence has at least some the vanguard of the cyberpunk move- time. But that’s not the most frighten- infl uence on my decision when choosing ment and was a milestone in modern ing development. It looks like the DNA a fi lm. Not only that, but he’s still a big science fi ction. Cyberpunk itself is of the replicants and the DNA of human enough star that he doesn’t need to do a an odd little corner of Sci Fi; a dysto- beings are at least somewhat compat- movie he doesn’t believe in, just for the pian view of the world that blends the ible because it seems that one of the bio money. breakdown of society and the squalor robots has given birth. I’m trying to get a line on the actual produced by over-populated cities, But here’s the bad news, at least for hook of this political action period piece with stunning technological advances. moviegoers. One of the coolest features from the Iran-Contra era. Entertain- Remember Max Headroom, where of the original was the stunning sets and ment? Political commentary? I guess every back alley and street corner was eff ects. Unfortunately, the modern-day both have a part to play even though festooned with videos screens? Just as fi lm makers seem to have decided that’s unfortunately neither one gets much of a technology and automation have slowly all they need. Th ere’s absolutely no doubt foothold here. been making humans performing grunt you’ll be sucked in by the graphics but Before I get into a summary, I’d like labor unnecessary, the development as time drags on the story development to point out a few things that I noticed of smarter and more realistic artifi cial drags like a ball and chain secured to the right off the bat. First of all, the entire intelligence units will, if you believe the plot. Actually the atmosphere and the production seemed just a little bit cheesy, science fi ction writers, start behaving eff ects are the only things that make it you know, no impressive camera shots or more and more like human beings. In possible to sit through this long and slow scenery. Th e budget was a paltry 50 mil- the world of BLADE RUNNER these presentation of pretentious nonsense lion bucks. Yeah I know, a lot of money creatures are called replicants and (it’s about two and a half hours but Continued on page 24 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 23 North Coast Voice Continued from page 23 return trip. While that’s a dangerous enough money to hire a dialect coach. little bit to imagine how Lofl and grew up to you and me but relatively minor but profi table situation, remember we’re Anyway gang, you’re on your own here. to look like the elder Brosnan. compared with most Hollywood produc- dealing with a Central American drug C Th e show is set in the series of fl ash- tions. And with the exception of Tom cartel, the CIA, and the US government, WSS backs. During the young man’s early life, Cruise, the cast isn’t anything to write so let’s just say trust and confi dence in he was kidnapped by a Comanche tribe, home about. It’s not like the others are your employers is at a minimum. Over assimilated into the Indian culture, and refugees from Mentos commercials but the next few years every time Seal fi nds came to look at his captors as his family. there’s no one to draw attention away himself in the frying pan, a twist of fate Th ere is a wide gulf, which I assume will from the main guy. keeps him from jumping into the fi re. be explained in greater detail in Season Supposedly the story is cobbled to- At least for a while. I’ll avoid the spoiler 2 (in production now), as he grows into V gether from an actual videotape account but let’s say our hero will pivot from one the patriarch and central fi gure of the by the main character Barry Seal, a TWA dangerous situation into another at least story. Frankly I’ve never read the book, pilot recruited by the CIA to help out a few times. so I have absolutely no idea how far into Uncle Sam with some kind of skulldug- So depending on point of view, if modern history the saga will go, but I’m gery going on in Central America. Re- AMERICAN MADE is meant to be an ac- guessing that will depend on the ratings. member the Iran-Contra scandal? Have tion thriller, it’s not really all that thrill- Mixed with the fl ashbacks of young Eli you heard of Pablo Escobar and the ing and the budget production seems growing up with the Indians, the story Medellin cartel? Yes that’s the backdrop to be the problem. If it’s meant to be a is centered on the McCullough ranch and that’s the era. Personally I don’t political statement, it rarely rises above and the brewing storm between them have a problem believing that just about a general snarkiness about the Reagan and their neighbors, the Garcia family. everything that goes on with the CIA, Administration. I mean, nobody’s really Remember this was all Mexico just a few especially in the third world, could easily surprised that neither the Sandinistas Th e Son years back. Eli has determined that the devolve into a clusterf***. In this case it nor the contras are upstanding members AMC|10 episodes future of the ranch should involve oil certainly does, on many levels. of society, right? If it’s a human inter- exploration, as the cattle business seems Well gang, since we are a monthly, and Th e CIA off ers the underpaid and est story well, we won’t really like any to be slowing. His problem? Th ere are a approaching those long winter nights, overworked Seal a chance to make a few of Seals friends, associates, or relatives, series of attacks on his oil rigs and his I’m going to focus on some cable series. more bucks and help out his country by especially his dirtbag brother-in-law. men, intended to sabotage that goal. You can fi nd a lot of these on services like fl ying loads of information and weapons Th e saving grace? Th e undeniable cha- He assumes this interference is coming Netfl ix or Hulu or Amazon Prime video, around the Central American jungles. risma and charm of Tom Cruise himself. from the Garcias. Even more distress- even HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, etc. on During these duties he’s off ered an Oh sure, I had to overlook that Louisiana ing is that Eli’s middle son Peter is in demand. If you would rather spend your even sweeter deal to carry drugs from accent he tried to pull off but with the 50 love with Maria Garcia, adding a bit of money on beer you can also fi nd a lot of the cartel into the United States on the million dollar budget maybe there wasn’t Romeo and Juliet to the mix. this stuff at your public Library on DVD. As season 1 rolls on we learn more of Th at will probably come in handy now the relationship between the old man, that Netfl ix is increasing its prices and his sons, and his neighbors, and we meet decreasing its selection. a series of interesting characters, but Back in the 50s, the Western was one not in much depth. We get sketches and of the most popular genres of entertain- outlines of characters but because of the ment. Th e 1960s and 70s added the ele- time frame and the fl ashbacks, nobody ment of the anti-hero, with the popularity really gets fl eshed out. of Clint Eastwood in the Spaghetti West- Also, like most things these days, erns, and sought to shift the focus from there’s a climate of politics as the writers the typical good guys/bad guys stories, attempt to inject their feelings about often redefi ning good vs. evil, and rewrit- border security and immigration as it ing a little bit of History. might relate to those issues way back One great thing about a cable serial then. is that it’s much easier to tell the story THE SON isn’t nearly as riveting as inside a 1000-page book in a 10-episode LONESOME DOVE (and I wish that series that it is a one-hour fi lm. Th at’s the one could have been done with today’s case with the sprawling western saga Th e production values as a cable series), Son, adapted from the novel of the same nor is it quite as heavy as Cormac Mc- name and written by Philipp Meyer. Carthy’s BLOOD MERIDIAN. Still it’s Th e book follows the McCullough a reasonably entertaining series and I family from its beginnings in post-in- look forward to Season 2. I did fi nd out dependence Texas, and the patriarch Eli that Sam Neill was originally set to play McCullough as he grows from a young boy the lead role but backed out because of to a hard-working rancher to a somewhat personal reasons. Of course, Brosnan is paranoid Machiavellian version of a wild certainly charismatic enough to pull it west Godfather. off and those of you dialect fans will be Jacob Lofl and plays the young Eli while at least interested by his performance the old Eli is Pierce Brosnan. For some for that. reason, they don’t look all that similar C+ so you will need to suspend reality just a WSS 24 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice If You Can Dream It, in the proper succession, because you can easily glue yourself into a "corner." Th at I Can Build It. would occur when, because of the clamp- STAY IN TUNE ing procedures, you had left an area that had not been properly glued. I always ■■■ By Luthier Patrick Podpadec test these types of repairs with several Custom Designs "dry runs" before I commit to putting any Guitars I must admit that I glue down. I want to make sure that all of Basses Vhave been a little out my I’s have been dotted and my T's have Acoustic of sorts in the past few been crossed before I glue it down. By Electric weeks. I, along with doing it this way, I’m assured my success Mandolins many friends, have been rate is at its highest. Th is relieves a lot of Double Necks Harp Guitars

grieving the loss of a stress. Major Repairs Fast, Reliable Turnover Reliable Fast, close friend. A longer Another repair I will be doing is put- Musicians Working for Restorations “The Dreamcaster” Custom built version of the story of ting a 1/4" output jack into the end of Refinishing for Brian Henke our Friend Paul Ha- a "Johnny Smith" arch top jazz guitar. Refretting mann can be read on In its original construction it had a 1/8" Intonation Adjustments page 17. jack mounted under the fl oating pick Acoustic Pickup Installs I have had a few guard. Th is was always a problem as the FALL SPECIAL things come into the player had to fi nd an adapter every time $10 OFF shop in the past few he played. Th e problem was that most ANY REPAIR With mention of weeks, but have not had output jacks have a threaded outside this ad. a lot of time and/or my held in place with a small nut. On an in- usual enthusiasm. One strument like the arch top guitar there is Patrick Podpadec job I'm working on is no way for me to reach my hand inside to Luthier an early 1970's Epiphone acoustic, one I remove the strings completely, and tight that nut. But there is another type with the bolt on the neck. When they then take the four screws out of the back of jack that has large threads on it like 440.474-2141 were new, it was a way for Epiphone to to remove the neck and get it out of the a screw that you can tighten into a pre- [email protected] lower its manufacturing cost while still way. I take a small mirror and a small determined hole. Th is works great, but www.liamguitars.com producing a fairly good product. How- light and peak around inside the guitar you cannot solder the one end up on the ever, there was a little problem with the by the neck block. Th e whole time that pots until after you have screwed it into design that seemed to have shown up in I'm looking around, I'm pressing down place. If not, you would risk twisting up many of that neck joint style. It turns on diff erent areas around the sound the wires so much that you could easily out the width of the neck block was not hole. Th is often reveals where the top break a solder joint. Another issue is the wide enough to establish a suffi cient has come loose from the top. Sometimes size of the hole in the tailpiece, which gluing area on the top after they routed you can see an obvious separation by just has to be large enough to accommodate out the neck block to accommodate the looking at where the top meets the edge the new jack. Oh yeah, and it has to line neck width at the 14th fret and beyond. of the routed out cavity for the neck. I up perfectly too. So, when the guitar was all strung up can also measure the length of the cleat Normally I don’t like to change any- to its proper pitch, the tension was too that I'm going to make to reinforce and thing about an original instrument. But I AgeLess Band great for the inadequate neck block size, increase the gluing capacity of the top to also feel that if a renovation is done with agelessband.com and it caused the guitar to want to fold the neck block. class, by not “defacing” the instrument Formerly Whooz Playin' up. When this pressure occurred it tend- I found that if I make the re-enforce- in some way, and if it is performed in ed to pull the top away from the main ment cleat in a triangle shape (looking a professional manner so you can’t tell Sat. Oct.14 • 3:30-7:30PM strut bar that runs horizontally across down its length), I can use this shape to whether it was done in a factory or not, the top, just above the sound hole. glue it up into the corner and be able to and if it improves the functionality of the Debonne Vineyards, Trio It was lucky these guitars were also clamp it to the side of the neck block and guitar, I say "Why not?” It's like putting equipped with plywood tops because if top at the same time. I do one side at a real nice "shock absorbers" on your car. Sat Oct. 21 • 8-11PM they weren't, the top would have broken time, making sure it’s properly clamped. If done right it's just a smoother ride! right down a grain line and rendered the I also try to "smash" the curled top back Before I leave, I would like to ask any- Rider's Inn, Painesville guitar "very broken." After seeing this into shape and most of the time the new one and everyone to say a little prayer problem on hundreds of these Epiphone glue will hold it to its new fl at position. I or share good thought with someone Fri. Oct. 27 • 7-10M types, I came across a great solution and will then check to ensure I have put glue who has touched your life in some way. Dear's Leap Winery, Trio a viable fi x for all but a few where even between the main strut brace and the Th e love we share will come back tenfold more problems occurred. top. Gluing this area ensures the top will later. 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sories that people will be proud to wear. Our biggest challenge so far is defi nitely gaining exposure to new markets. You endorse musicians. What made you TALKING SHOP chose that direction? ■■■ By Mike Edgerly Our mission and that of most musi- cians is very similar - we are artists hon- ing our craft and creating something with Endorsement Talk passion and pride that people can enjoy, V and like most craftsmen's studios, we V As a signed and touring artist I get asked not use the product, why would I want to tell people they should? Why would I use always have music playing while we work. quite a few questions about touring, gear, You just got a stand in a new local endorsements, and label association. Th at’s the product on every show or use their logo in ads? It is very important you learn business, Harbor Yak, in the Ashtabula the short list. Th e most common of these harbor. Is that a market you have been conversations concerns endorsements. about the product, the company, and why they do what they do. anticipating? If so, why? Musicians always ask how they can Th is was a pleasant surprise and not establish relationships with products they One of the local endorsements I have is with a Erie, Pennsylvania company name initially a market that we had our eye on, use or would like to use. First, you really but it has opened up the desire to develop should be using the gear you are trying to VP&Co. Sunglasses. I have known, on a personal level, Phil, the co-owner, for sev- a style of eyewear that is designed to represent. It is a misconception to believe withstand an active outdoor lifestyle. that an endorsement makes you look eral years. He started this company with his partner Vince long before they came Here at VP&Co. we also enjoy outdoor more established or creates a buzz about activities, and kayaking at Harbor Yak is you. It doesn't. It is a two-way street. Th e to me about the product line. I have just acquainted myself with Vince and, after defi nitely a great time. company picks you or you pick them, hope- What’s in the future for VP&Co.? fully, about representing their product or viewing the product and what it off ers, I was down with the representation. With We are a stakeholder centric company company. Th ey come to you knowing you with a focus on listening to consumers have an audience they would like to sell some sales due to my association, we have decided to release a signature series line, and developing eyewear solutions tailored their product to and you chose them; or to the needs of the market. Our long term you approach them because you like their due out in December 2017. To give you an idea of what their amazing company growth plan focuses on the satisfaction of product and want to show others you use all stakeholders especially customers and it and want them to use it as well. If I do is about, I sent them a questionnaire and the company’s answers appear below. I employees. urge you to check them out online and Check out VP&Co. Sunglasses at www. grab yourself a pair. If you like them, hit vpandcosunglasses.com them up and see if you fi t their endorse- As you can see, this company has a ment criteria. Or if you’re not a musician, very interesting product to off er. Phil and check them out and see why I wear them Vince put a lot of knowledge and love into exclusively on and off stage. their company. If you would like to see How did the conception for this product and try on a pair, visit my merch table at come into fruition? any show. If you feel this beautiful crafted Our mission is to design, develop, and product is something you would like to manufacture corrective and protective represent, get a hold of Phil and Vince. eyewear which includes protecting your Endorsements are about representation eyes from harmful UV rays. VP&Co. wants fi rst and foremost. Th ey are a privilege to be the provider of a kind of eyewear that and not something that you should take is designed and produced in the tradition lightly. I fi nd that when musicians and of great craftsmen. even athletes have a hard time getting What makes this product more desirable endorsements it is for their lack of experi- than other brands? ence, popularity, and most of all knowl- Our production processes are steeped in edge of the product and company itself. the tradition of the arts and crafts move- It is so important to take this informa- ment that dates back to its forefathers, like tion seriously. Not only do you represent William Morris, to present day contem- them, but they represent you. poraries like Roy Underhill and Wendell Every endorsement I have involves a Castle. Th is tradition, coupled with our company I have studied and a product I modern design process and aesthetics, have used. I work with them personally makes VP&Co. a superior alternative to and get to know the owners on a personal the mass production of eyewear. level. If there is something you would like What were some of the hurdles you to discuss about endorsements or how faced between prototype and fi rst run? to get them, you know how to fi nd me. I Th e challenges were many, from sourcing would love to sit with you and share some sustainably harvested wood to designing information. Hit me up online or come functional and aesthetically pleasing acces- to a show and we can take some time out and Talk Shop. 26 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice

ening”). “I’ve had enough!” Steven exclaims. “Let me outta here!” DVD REVIEW Th e Dante Alighieri-inspired epic was rendered anew at each stop on Cooper’s ■■■ By Pete Roche subsequent Nightmare concert tour. Th e show included here was fi lmed at Special Edition – Alice Cooper’s Welcome to my Wembley’s Empire Pool with David V Winters directing Cooper and his cast Nightmare. Just in time for Halloween! of creepy-crawly extras. Joined by a full rock band—whose musicians are mostly Th e world was already reeling from kept in the shadows, in deference to the (or rejoicing to) the gender-bending elaborate props—Cooper masquerades in antics of David Bowie (Th e Rise and Fall tuxes and unitards, adding the anthemic of Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane) and “I’m Eighteen” and defi ant “No More Mr. onstage shock tactics of the Kabuki- Nice Guy” to the mix for good measure. caked Kiss (Hotter Th an Hell, Dressed Undertaken light years before the to Kill) by the time Jimmy Carter took advent of CGI (and two years pre-Star residence in the White House. Wars), the visual eff ects on the TV spe- But Vincent Furnier was ready to take cial are decidedly of Sigmund and Th e Sea horror rock to the next level. Monsters / Land of the Lost caliber and Better known as Alice Cooper, do look a little cheesy by today’s stan- Furnier had already notched a couple dards. But that’s part of the charm in hit albums (School’s Out, Billion Dollar revisiting Cooper’s creation 42 years on. Babies) with his namesake band before It’s also fun hearing (and seeing)Vin- rebranding himself as a bona fi de solo cent Price cackle over pop music…seven act for the groundbreaking Welcome to years in advance of his equally famous My Nightmare. Conceived as a musi- cameo on Michael Jackson’s Th riller. song performances, Nightmare found the icebox death / resurrection of a cal voyage through the mindscape of a Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Night- Cooper imagining—and acting out— snow queen during “Cold Ethyl,” then— slumbering teenage boy named Steven, mare Special Edition is available now on spooky scenes whose décor and choreog- following a protracted Price lecture on the album drew upon Cooper’s love of Amazon. comic books and campy ‘50s and ’60s raphy took as many creative cues from arachnids—cowers from spiders on a B-movies for its surreal song chronol- such Broadway musicals as Singing in giant web for “Black Widow.” ogy. One could almost see the ghastly the Rain, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Portraying the Spirit of the Nightmare, ghouls tormenting sleepy Steven while and Fidder on the Roof as from live-in- Price seduces Steven / Alice further down listening to haunting tracks like “Devil’s concert (or stage-mime) boob-tube fare the rabbit hole. Th e uneasy bargain? En- Food,” “Some Folks,” and “Black Widow.” like Old Grey Whistle Test, American dure the visions, and don’t try to escape. Cooper knew his Lovecraftian lyrics Bandstand, and Don Kirshner’s Rock It’ll all be over soon enough. packed visual appeal, so in April ’75 he Concert. “You’re not selling your soul to the transformed the whole of Nightmare Th e aff air opens on Steven (Cooper) devil,” coos Price. “You’re just renting it into a provocative ABC television special writhing in a gothic-style bed, his mind out.” featuring professional dancers, colorful beset by fever-dreams. Th en the music Calliope music accompanies Cooper’s costumes, spine-tingling sets…and a commences (“Welcome to My Night- schizoid rumination during “Years Ago,” certain iconic horror actor. mare”), prompting a bat-girl and voodoo whereon he ponders his tenuous position Now—even as the hyperactive Alice man to come into frame, spinning and between boyhood and manhood. Rock tours behind his 27th studio album, split-kicking to the funky bass. Th e sub- star Alice (in thematically-appropriate Paranormal—rock’s reigning master of conscious Steven (now sporting Cooper’s black leather) emerges from the pages the macabre is delivering Nightmare to signature eye-paint) is nearly boiled in of a tabloid magazine (featuring Donnie today’s discerning home video audience. a witch’s cauldron during “Devil’s Food,” Osmond) on “Department of Youth.” Th e Eagle Rock release marks the TV after which Vincent Price (Th e Fly, House Th e battle between Steven’s id and ego special’s DVD debut, pairing Cooper’s of Usher) introduces himself as the rages on in front mirrors and alongside long-dormant program with a full- nightmarish narrator / guide. candelabras (“Steven,” “Th e Awakening”), length concert fi lm from the 1975-76 “Th is is the big one, the ultimate and the psychology of the duel is symbol- Nightmare tour. phantasm!” says Price of the forthcoming ized by Price and Cooper astride opposite Rob Zombie, Slipknot, and GWAR dreadful delusion. “I think you’re gonna ends of a seesaw (“Years Ago Reprise”). have nothing on Alice, who incorpo- like it. A nocturnal vacation, a necessary Hailing from Cooper’s 1971 album Love rated masks, makeup, and roleplay sedation!” It to Death, “Th e Ballad of Dwight Fry” into his shows eons before those ‘90s Skeletons prance with Alice (in white sees our straightjacketed protagonist rockers rose to stardom. Produced a tux and top hat) on the swinging, big contemplating—and aff ecting—escape good six years before MTV’s airwaves band-styled “Some Folks.” Red hues from the clutches of his own subcon- popularized videos placing emphasis dance over department store manne- scious. on neon-lighted make-believe and quins (and a lone female ballerina) on But not before a nine-foot tall Cyclops vignette vamping over straight-laced “Only Women Bleed.” Cooper laments chases him about the room (“Th e Awak- North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 27 North Coast Voice on Variax electric guitar, fi ddle, and harmonica. He even sat down to CONCERT REVIEW tweak a little pedal steel, too, marinating ■■■ By Pete Roche the mix with country overtones. Bill Payne (of Little Doobie Brothers still Rockin and set to Feat) provided smooth V keys and juke-joint pi- release new CD Spring 2018 ano on a Kronos, while Over two thousand diehard Doobie What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, bassist John Cowan (on Brothers fans fl ocked to the Hard Rock the rollicking “Road Angel” and acoustic- fi ve-string Sadowsky) Live in Northfi eld, Ohio in September to powered “Spirit.” conspired with drum- listen to the music. “Dark Eyed Cajun Woman” was a cool mer Ed Toth to concoct Still anchored by three key members, cut from 1973’s Th e Captain and Me, those rugged-but-irre- the brothers (mostly) sidestepped their while the southern-fried “South City sistible Doobie rhythms. Michael McDonald “yacht rock” years Midnight Lady” showcased the boys’ Mark Russo’s saxo- Pat Simmons (1977-1980) in favor of the boogie, penchant for southern-fried, fricasseed phone solos were as zesty as the band’s his latest CD, Wide Open. blues, (and bluegrass) rock hits produced guitar rock a la Lynyrd Skynyrd and All- lead guitar work, and there was plenty of Supporting the Doobies was acoustic in the early ‘70s by vocalist / guitarist man Brothers. that. Simmons favored a peach-colored ensemble J.D. and Th e Straight Shot, who Tom Johnston and lead guitarist Pat Th e electric “Eyes of Silver” and siz- Westwood Music six-string, while McFee warmed up the venue with selections Simmons. zling “Sweet Maxine,” demonstrated the noodled on a Variax Line 6. from their latest album, Good Night & Th e San Jose-based band got “Rock- ferocious musical facility these dudes “You gotta trust the power of the blues, Good Luck. sino” ticketholders off their rumps with still possess: Simmons (who favored a people!” preached Johnston. Th e group—who’ve opened for the their familiar cover of the Art Reynolds mint-green Westwood Music Strat) is a Payne prefaced soulful “Takin’ It to the Eagles and Jewel—packs a sweet, mellif- Singers’ “Jesus Is Just Alright” and their monster string-bender and slide guitar Streets” with churchlike organ. Latter-day luous sound that borrows a bit from each own 1972 Toulouse Street sizzler “Rock- Svengali. Burly, mustachioed Johnston is Doobie hit “Th e Doctor” (from 1989’s Cy- of those infl uences. in’ Down the Highway.” Bright Stampede a badass singer /showman and master- cles) was equally inspirational and holis- Front man / band namesake James (1975) off ering “Take Me in Your Arms / ful fi nger-picker. And John McFee—who tic, while beloved unplugged oldie “Black Dolan (MSG /Knicks / Rangers exec) said Rock Me a Little While” spilled over into replaced gunslinger Jeff “Skunk” Baxter in Water” shimmered with rural arpeggios the new album title is a reverse-take on a pair of potent off erings from 1974’s 1979—remains a formidable utility man (courtesy Simmons and Johnston’s Taylor Edward R. Murrow’s radio sign-off , from acoustics) and wistful farmhouse fi ddle “Back when radio had ethics.” (McFee). After saluting the Indians for their Th en Johnston and Simmons comman- winning baseball streak, Dolan led his deered the proceedings with distorted gang through songs about a boy who guitars for a funky “Long Train (Without falls in love with a statue (“Moonlight”), Love)” and chunky FM staple “China forbidden love (“I Know You Know I Grove,” by which point most folks in the Know”), gambling at the track (“Run for capacity crowd were on their feet. Me”), and bad memories of domestic Naturally, the septet ensemble returned abuse (“Tonight”). to regale the audience with timeless Tou- Dolan’s surrounded himself with crack louse anthem “Listen to the Music.” musicians: Guitarist / mandolinist Marc Th e Doobies’ most recent studio album Copley has played with B.B. King and Ro- of original material is 2010’s World Gone sanne Cash, while upright bassist Byron Crazy, but they recorded the remake / House has thumped for Dolly Parton and duets disc Southbound (featuring Zac Robert Plant. Brown, Blake Shelton, Huey Lewis, etc.) But fi ddler Erin Slaver (Martina in 2014. McBride, Rod Stewart) was a standout A new Doobies album is scheduled for on this night, straining her bow and Spring 2018. lending harmony and background vocals Other notable Doobie alumni include to the Christmas-themed “Ballad of percussionist John Hartman, drummer Jacob Marley” and Th ree Dog Night cover Tony Pia, bassist Tiran Porter, and saxo- “Shambala.” phonist Cornelius Bumpus, (who died in Th e Straight Shot also boasted a lovely 2004). Sadly, longtime drummers Keith acoustic guitarist and pretty percussion- Knudsen, Bobby LaKind, Michael Hos- ist, both of whom added layers to the sack, and John Hartman have all passed stacked harmonies on “Perdition,” from away. the 2015 Natalie Portman western Jane Jeff Baxter is now NASA advisor and Got a Gun. defense consultant. Fans of Calico, Dixie Chicks, and Gaelic And Michael McDonald? Th e “Sweet Storm might dig J.D.’s stripped-down Freedom” songster is out touring behind Americana sound. 28 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | October 11 - November 8, 2017 North Coast Voice DON LEE "More Than Words Can Say Music Is" resembles a Mad Libs fill-in-the- blank booklet featuring a series of conversations with recording artists using their song titles in creative situations.

Other books continue the word play, without the fill-in-the-blank exercise: Book One "The Beat Goes On" Book Two "Without Further Ado..." Book Three "Reverb and Rhetoric..." "A Laurel Wreath For Bob Dylan" All books are available from Createspace.com or the author. Please email: [email protected] or (440) 813-9536

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