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Vol. 19 - Issue 7 • July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019

INSIDE: WINERY GUIDE Vintage Ohio 25th Anniversary! Amphicar Festival July 24-28 2019 Summer Festivals Blues News Movie & Concert Reviews

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Summer Hours 636 State Route 534, Harpersfield Open 7 days a week! 440.361.4573 Sunday - Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-10pm, Saturday 12-9pm kosicekvineyards.com Music Entertainment Schedule Join us for a quiet Fri., July 5th 7-10pm Ernest T Band Sat., July 20th 5-8pm Face Value Duo Sat., July 6th 5-8pm Jimmy Mrozek Fri., July 26th 7-10pm TBA afternoon on the deck. Fri., July 12th 7-10pm Flannel Planet Sat., July 27th 5-8pm Melissa and Mitch Sat., July 13th 5-8pm Rattlers Fri., Aug.2nd 7-10pm Flannel Planet Open regular hours on July 4th! Fri., July 19th 7-10pm Lost Sheep Band Sat., Aug. 3rd 5-8pm Steve Madewell 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 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice A Silver Celebration: Vintage Ohio turns 25! The year 2019 marks a milestone for wines are in limited production, the Vintage as one of the nation’s most Celebration tent will be open for ad- iconic wine and food festivals. It is ditional sampling and glass purchases our 25th Anniversary! To celebrate, from 2pm until 6pm ONLY each day. we have planned two special events These special 25th Anniversary events to make 2019 more memorable than are being coordinated with assistance ever: from Lauren Fiala, sommelier at the On Wednesday evening, July 31, state’s own “Wine Country Resort,” there will be a fabulous 6 course the Lodge at Geneva on the Lake. dinner featuring seven of the state’s www.theLodgeatGeneva.com most awarded vinifera, sparkling and As guests roam among the wineries dessert wines. Tickets for the dinner, enjoying the myriad of selections the in advance only, are $129 per couple, festival will have a wide range of ven- $70 per single guest. The evening dors offering; gourmet foods, crafts, will be spectacular and will feature exhibits and cooking demonstrations. some of the best wines ever grown There’s even a little brew too for in the state all matched with lovely those who want to enjoy a craft beer. cuisine to create a magical evening. The wine list includes nearly every Two stages provide entertainment major vinifera [European style wine] for attendees throughout the festival. grown in the state: Breitenbach Wine Check the listing for your favorites or Cellars’ Pinot Gris, Debonne’ Vine- perhaps find a new favorite! yards Unoaked Chardonnay, Ferrante Winery’s Gewürztraminer, Fire- lands Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Friday, August 2 Heineman Winery’s Riesling, Valley Stage 1 Vineyards’ Cabernet Franc plus Mei- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm - Don Perry ers Wine Cellars Rhèim sparkler and 44 Cream Sherry. Information about 3:30 pm-5:45 pm - Swamp Rattlers reservations and the vintages and 6:15 pm-8:30 pm - Yacht Rock Cleve- appellation of each wine, plus menu land items matched with each wine are at www.OhioWines.org. Reservations Stage 2 are required as a limited number 12:30 pm-2:45 pm - Larry Smith of tickets will be sold. Go to www. 3:30 pm-5:45 pm - Jim Ales OhioWines.org to reserve a seat. 6:20 pm-8:35 pm - Andy’s Last Band In addition, Vintage Ohio is bringing back some of the original wineries Saturday, August 3 who helped launch the event two and Stage 1 a half decades ago. And we are also 1:00 pm-3:00 pm - Forecast featuring a couple of wineries who have poured annually since day one 3:45 pm-5:45 pm - Miles Beyond all of whom are now proudly pro- 6:30 pm-8:45 pm - Discovery Band ducing wines from every family of grapes. Stage 2 The amazing wines, featured at the 12:30 pm-2:45 pm - Stan Miller July 31 dinner [as previously noted] 3:25 pm-5:40 pm - Aretifex will be poured on the Festival Field 6:20 pm-8:35 pm - Horns and Things August 2nd and 3rd to FESTIVAL ATTENDEES WHO ARRIVE There is so much to taste, see and BEFORE 5:30 PM. These attendees do at the Vintage Ohio Wine Festi- will help us celebrate and be treated val you’ll want to spend at least one to 3 complementary tickets to sample whole day or maybe two! some of these wines in a silver-span- For more information go to gled Celebration Tent. Because these www.visitvintageohio.com North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 3 North Coast Voice July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 • VOLUME 19 • ISSUE 7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • TA K E II • • • We would like to thank all of our sponsors and encourage • CONTENTS • • Playing 50-60-70's • our readers to patronize the fine businesses appearing in • Favorites and Much More • the North Coast VOICE. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publisher VINTAGE OHIO 3 AMPHICAR FESTIVAL 16 Fri., 7/5 • 2:30-4:30 p.m. • Mesopotamia Ox Roast LCS Communications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sat., 7/6 • 6-9 p.m. • Garretts Mill, Garrettsville V ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Editorial Director CONCERT REVIEWS 19 Fri., 7/12 • 2:10 p.m. • Trumbull Co. Fairgrounds CD REVIEW 5 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sage Satori Sat., 7/13 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. [email protected] The Stray Cats 40 Lil Paws Winery, Lake Milton, OH ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• MOVIES 21 Sun., 7/14 • 2:30-5:30 p.m. • Winery at Spring Hill Assistant Editor ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Yesterday, Shaft, Men In Black Fri., 7/19 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bob Moore COOKING WITH WINE 6 Peter Allen Inn, Kinsman, OH International, Toy Story 4, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Advertising & Marketing Sat., 7/20 • 7-9 p.m. • Goddess Wine House Nightmare Cinema ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hunter Sun., 7/21 • 2-5 p.m. Sales/Social Media/Events & Promotions BLUESVILLE 8 Greene Eagle Winery Cortland ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 440-813-3336 Kent Blues Fest Sat., 7/27 • 7 p.m. [email protected] WHATS ON THE SHELF 25 Dublin Down Tavern, Main Street Ashtabula ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Trenda Jones Sun., 7/28 • 3-6 p.m. Mentor, Willoughby, Chardon area New Books Hoss's Saloon, Golf Drive, GOTL NOW WE’RE TALKIN 12 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Staff Writers Fri., 8/2 • 7 p.m. A chat with the Muse of “My IRISH JAMS 26 Lil Paws Winery Lake Milton Sage Satori • Cat Lilly • Snarp Farkle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Patrick Podpadec • Helen Marketti Sharona” Irish, Folk, & Old Time Music Sat., 8/3 • 6-9 p.m • Buccia Vineyards Film Critic For booking call Ellie Westside Steve 330-770-5613 www.westsidesteve.com ON THE BEAT 13 KICKIN IT 27 www.takeii.com Contributing Writers Pete Roche • Bob Moore • Tom Todd Donniella Winchell • Trenda Jones Alan Cliffe • James Onysko • John Stoker 2019 Lakefront Circulation Bob Covert • Dan Gestwicki • Jim Ales Summer Concert Trenda Jones • Charleen Perry Series GOTL Outdoor Market Dates FREE Geneva Township Park • Geneva-on-the-Lake June 22nd • July 27th Concerts Every Tuesday August 31st at 7pm We’re Earn a July 9 ...... 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Twelve-bar boogie “Rock It Off” adheres to the familiar script of music-as-medicine (a la Robert Palmer’s “Bad Case of Lov- CD REVIEW ing You”) - but introduces some clever ■■■ By Pete Roche chemistry between a romantically-inclined doctor and nurse. Entertainment all Weekend! Fri & Sat: 7-10p • Sun: 2-5p The Stray Cats 40 “The blues don’t stand a chance when you get up and dance!” is Setzer’s diagnosis. Fri. 7/5 ...... Four Louies VThe Stray Cats were on a roll in 1983. Sat. 7/6 ...... FOG Four Old Guys On the earnest “I’ve Got Love if You Sun. 7/7 ...... Bob Potts Formed in 1979 by guitarist Brian Setzer, Want It” Setzer admits (via mail) he’s Fri. 7/12 ...... Nick Zuber the rockabilly rebels from Long Island Sat. 7/13 ...... In Demand down-and-out and destitute, but offers Sun. 7/14 ...... Jimmy Mrozek (Massapequa) didn’t truly taste success “a golden opportunity” for love to an Fri. 7/19 ...... The Woodpeckers until they absconded to England, where amorous interest. But the flip side of this Sat. 7/20 ...... The Knight Shift Band punk had resurrected the Cats’ favored coin is “I Attract Trouble,” whereon the Sun. 7/21 ...... Chuck Ditri Beau Brummel beats and Teddy Boy guitarist’s car-stealing, bar-hopping ne’er- Fri. 7/26 ...... Lost Sheep fashions. do-well outruns the authorities to Phan- Sat. 7/27 ...... Rhythm Connection Sun. 7/28 ...... Face Value Duo Setzer and fellow felines Lee Rocker (up- tom’s brusque beats and Rocker’s sinewy Fri. 8/2 ...... Dust My Broom right bass) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums) spy-surf bass. Sat. 8/3 ...... Patrick Jochum cut a self-titled debut in 1981, followed (twangy Gretsch Frenetic “I’ll Be Lookin’ Out for You” is a Sun. 8/4 ...... Holly's Uncle closely by the U.K. - only release Gonna guitars, booming Fri. 8/9 ...... Valerie Marini veritable riff repository that sees Setzer re- Sat. 8/10 ...... The Summit Ball. Their first American release, 1982’s bass, and minimal- visiting old haunts (and keeping an eye out Sun. 8/11 ...... Spoon Too Soon Built for Speed, was actually a compila- ist drum kits), old- for old acquaintances). “When Nothing’s tion that cherry-picked songs from the school attitude and HOURS Going Right” pits Rocker’s rubber-band CLOSED MON. • TUES-THURS NOON-7 PM first two LPs for a single stateside release. a “live, in-concert” bass with Phantom’s sparse, pots-‘n’-pans FRI & SAT NOON-11 PM • SUN. NOON-7 PM “Rock This Town” and “Stray Cat Strut” approach for their percussion for a cheerful, encouraging scorched the radio charts, and the band’s first collaborative studio release in over 25 834 South County Line Rd. number about luck and serendipity. “Third Harpersfield, Ohio 44041 rough boy visual aesthetic (with rolled up years. Time’s a Charm” is a Jerry Lee Lewis- 440-361-3049 jeans and pompadours) made them instant Oh, and they brought along uber-producer inspired sock hopper that would’ve gotten www.bennyvinourbanwinery.com favorites on then-fledgling MTV. Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi) and en- poodle skirts flying in the 1950s. Despite their retro / throwback ‘50s gineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Arctic Elsewhere (“That’s Messed Up,” “Mean sound, The Stray Cats were booked for Monkeys) to provide focus and friendly Pickin’ Mama”) the Cats channel Chuck Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy the Music! “New Wave Day” at the 1983 US Festival advice. Berry, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, and Elvis alongside INXS, Men at Work, and A The resulting effort - the aptly-named Presley with husky, assured vocals and Flock of Seagulls. There, they heated up 40 - captures the Cats in such high spirits rugged back alley rhythms. an already sweltering San Bernardino that you’d be forgiven for forgetting those stage over Memorial Day Weekend. But our favorite cut on 40 is the Mexi- 6451 SR 307 intervening pre-reunion years ever hap- cali-flavored instrumental “Desperado,” Harpersfield, Ohio Setzer, Rocker, and Phantom had already pened. whose reverb-drenched guitars recall the 440-361-3088 paid their dues in London. But playing “Why 40?” ponders Setzer in recent press saltwater string hysterics of Dick Dale to California crowds numbering in the release. “Well, the time was right.” (“Misirlou”) and Link Wray (“Rumble”). tens of thousands must’ve been a huge And album-capper “Devil Train” sends the confidence-builder: By the time the frisky “And it it’s a cooler-sounding title than 39 Cats on a clickety-clack railroad excursion Weekend Music 2-5pm kitties took the stage at Open Air Loreley or 41!” through mountains and valleys for a decid- Sat., 7/6 - Thomas Reed Smith in Germany three months later, they were “The recording was natural and comfort- edly Johnny Cash-like sign off. Sun., 7/7 - Mitch Larson kings of the cat box. able,” adds Rocker. “We went live, like Four decades may have passed since & Melissa Harvey The guys went separate ways in the ‘90s doing a gig. We recorded in a real, organic the Cats first found their paws…but you Sat., 7/13 - L.T.D. way. We were all in one room standing and 2000s, with Setzer finding addi- wouldn’t guess it from the overload of Sun., 7/14 - Pickin Rocks tional fame doing swing, blues, and Big next to each other, with the amps turned energy on this disc. Band (and few turbocharged Christmas up to 10.” Thu., 7/18 - Thomas Reed Smith classics) with his eponymous orchestra. Setzer, Rocker, and Phantom are cur- Sat., 7/20 - Fretless “It’s an old way of making records,” rently touring in France, Germany, and the Meanwhile, Rocker and Phantom delved says Phantom. “It’s the modern meeting Sun., 7/21 - Five O’Clock into their own personal projects, each man Netherlands…but they’ll return to North the vintage, which has always been our America in August for a string of concert evolving as an individual artist and team- inspiration.” Sat., 7/27 - Madison Cummins player whose talents bolstered whatever dates - including an August 14 show at Sun., 7/28 - Silver String Band musical brouhaha they had cooking. The go-for-the-throat attack is apparent the Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, immediately: The trio’s freshly-sharpened Ohio. Sat. 8/3 - Thomas Reed Smith So when the Cats decided to reunite for claws come out on 40 opener “Cat Fight Sun. 8/4 - Me and The Boy a fortieth anniversary album and tour, So stock up on catnip and get your struttin’ (Over a Dog Like Me),” a hellraising shoes on. www.hundleycellars.com they went about it the only way they hayride whereon Setzer’s sassy singer knew how: They shacked up at Blackbird is bemused by the “kangaroo court” of Kitchen opens at Noon and closes 30 minutes Studios in Nashville with vintage gear beautiful babes fighting for his affection. before the whole joint shuts down for the night. North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 5 North Coast Voice

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Sun. July 14 • 4:30-7:30 Old Mill Winery • Open Mic in NYC. “Anytime you get to play with VThe Allman Betts Band your heroes it’s a dream come true, but Sat. July 20 • 2:00-2:30 With J.D. Simo John Fogerty, that’s pretty special. We Luisa's • Tunes for Tails are beyond honored to share the stage Tuesday, August 27 @ House of with him on these upcoming dates,” says Blues Betts. “As a longtime fan of CCR, I’m Fri, August 2 • 3:30-4:30 The sons of First Friday on Main • Ashtabula so amped up to do some shows with one Gregg Allman of the best voices in rock music.” adds (Devon Allman) Allman. Sat. August 3 • 5:30-8:30 and Dickey INSPIRED BY NATURE Luisa's • Upstairs in the Cantina Betts (Duane The Allman Betts Band includes Devon INTERPRETED THRU IMAGINATION Betts) have Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley Jr. Fri, August 9th • 5-8 ongoing create your own joined forces to on bass (son of original Allman Broth- Triangle Lounge w/ form The All- ers Band bassist Berry Oakley), Johnny Enduring Expression Homemade Handmade Music man Betts Band. Stachela on slide guitar, John Ginty on FUN FRIDAYS 10 a.m They kicked off Hammond B3 (Robert Randolph/Dixie $15/2 Sessions their World Tour Chicks) and Devon Allman Project per- Cat March 27, 2019 cussionists R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow) By appointment, visit our Showroom and sold out and John Lum. Additionally, Brotherhood Call: 440.466.0702 twelve of their of Light, the “original San Francisco Lilly first eighteen psychedelic show” is providing visuals 764 South County Line Road For Bookings call shows. The show features new music, and lighting for the evening. Brother- Harpersfield 440-466-4623 or 440-417-4199 songs from their solo projects and classic hood of Light has worked with The All- Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman tunes man Brothers, Grateful Dead, Jefferson in honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Led Allman Brothers Band. The new album, Zeppelin and The Who among others. released on June 28, 2019, was recorded General Admission Tickets: $35. On sale at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound now! Please join us for an extended vacation or just spend a Studios and produced by Matt Ross- Opening Act Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, John weekend in the northeastern most portion of the state! Prine and Elvis Presley). Former Allman J. D. Simo Brothers Band keyboardist and cur- Simo grew up in Chicago and began July 4-6: July 4th Festival, Lakeview Park rent Rolling Stones keyboardist, Chuck playing guitar at the age of five. By age Leveall, and former Greg Allman Band 15, Simo had already formed a band and Fireworks Over the Lake - July 6 @10pm Hammond B3 player, Peter Levin, both released a live EP recorded in Phoenix, July 13: Downtown Sock Hop guested on the record. For this album, the Arizona that sold 5,000 copies. band was motivated by classic record- In 2006 Simo moved to Nashville, Ten- all afternoon • Downtown Conneaut ing techniques, and the vintage gear in nessee, becoming the lead guitarist in July 10 & 24: Conneaut Arts Center Movies Under the the historic Alabama studio, they cut the the Don Kelley Band. This led to Simo’s album live. No computers. No digital employment as a session musician until Stars Extravaganza • Conneaut Arts Center editing. 2011. July 27: Lighthouse Run to the Lake The Allman Betts Band are rigorously In the beginning of 2010, he joined 5K run, 1.5K walk • Conneaut Arts Center touring, making stops at performance bassist Frank Swart and drummer Adam spaces all over the world as well as Abrashoff to form the rock band SIMO. July 12-28: The House at Pooh Corner renowned festivals. The band is rapidly In June 2015 SIMO signed with Mascot Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo gaining a strong following where they are Label Group. They finished their second performing to packed venues and selling record entitled “Let Love Show the Way” Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. out many of their shows. in Macon, Georgia which was released The forthcoming summer portion of their January 29, 2016 on CD, Vinyl and Thursdays: Lighthouse Cruisers Cruise-Ins • Conneaut Township Park 5pm tour has many highlights, including a digital download. The album debuted at Fridays: Five Division Racing at Raceway Seven • 7pm handful of dates with John Fogerty in number 4 on the Billboard Blues chart in Fridays & Saturdays Music at Buccia Vineyard 6-9pm the Northeast with stops in Providence, January 2016. Sundays: Evening Concert Series, Conneaut Arts Center 7pm RI, Portland, ME, Boston, MA and a In August 2015, Simo participated in the www.visitconneautohio.com • FB: VisitConneautOhio performance at Radio City Music Hall 100th Birthday celebration for Les Paul 8 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In the begin- and Michael Bloomfield on the track ning of 2018, Simo embarked on his first “Sweet Little Angie.” “You Need Love,” solo tour opening for Tommy Emmanuel. meanwhile, channels forebears such as He also appeared on Emmanuel’s [Ac- Jimi Hendrix, Santana and the Allman complice One] album. Simo continued to Brothers Band, while “Accept” weighs tour throughout the spring and summer in at an epic 17 minutes of outer space with a revolving cast of friends resulting exploration. in the recording of his first solo album in With his band, SIMO, JD and cohorts August. have gained a solid fan following from On his new and first solo record, OFF AT touring and opening for bands such as 11, recording artist and Chicago native Blackberry Smoke, The Gregg Allman now Nashvillian, J.D. SIMO wants band, Warren Haynes, Tommy Emmanuel you to know that above all things, what and others. They have played Bonar- matters most to him is that music should roo, Warren Hayne’s Christmas Jam and be honest. The gifted artist more than Mountain Jam since the formation of the offers this in a psychedelic, free-flowing, band in 2010. dynamic soundscape that exemplifies just that… honesty. Acid rock, traditional blues, folk, soul, free form jazz, and the never ceasing desire to improvise pulses from this col- lection in a mind bending, kaleidoscope of sound, energy and vibe. NPR said, “Nashville blues trio SIMO sounds as if it comes to us straight from 1968.” And Rolling Stone lauded, “J. D. Simo spins soulful psychedelic blues rock with an improvisational bent reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and Stevie Ray Vaughan.” 11th Annual Kent With influences as diverse as the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Captain Beefheart, Blues Fest Miles Davis and the Allman Brothers to Friday, July 12th blues guitarists such as Lightnin’ Hop- Kent offers a number of great mu- kins and BB King, this young artist, is sic venues, and on Friday, July 12th, Richmond Trolley, Limousine & Transportation taking the listener on a musical journey downtown bars and clubs will host the using LOVE as the guideposts. He explains, “There’s an underlying theme 10th Annual Kent Blues Fest. Thirty of LOVE that permeates the album; both acts will perform at 24 locations includ- outward love but also inner and self-love. ing restaurants, bars, bookstores and These days, everything is so heavy, but I outdoor parks. just want to point out some joy, love and “We are excited and humbled to be Leave the Driving to Us! deep passion; in this world, we all share marking the 10th anniversary of this that spirit. OFF AT 11 does that.” event, thanks to the support of the Kent Affordable and Trustworthy • Diverse Fleet of Vehicles The eight-track Off at 11, which stirs and Northeast Ohio community, and the Jolly Trolley, White Stretch Limousine, Limousine Party Bus, together Simo’s roots in blues, R&B and city,” says Mike Beder of the Crooked Wheelchair Accessible Van, and other vans to accommodate parties rock, is an outgrowth of a solo tour he River Arts Council in a press release an- from small to large, simple to elaborate. did during early 2018. “I came back from nouncing this year’s event. “The Kent CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP! Our professional, chauffeurs will take the utmost care of that realizing there was a lot of older Blues Fest is our flagship event, and • Wine Hops you and your party throughout your trip. Just relax and school blues stuff from the ‘50s I really it’s still the biggest. Plus, it’s all free, • Proms leave the driving to us. Our punctual pick-up and drop-off wanted to do that I’d never really had the thank to our generous sponsors.” Each • Weddings service is available early morning to mid-night or even later. support to do in the band,” Simo recalls. year, the Crooked River Arts Council • Sporting Events • Covered Bridge Tours Strike-a-Pose Photo Booth Rentals is our sister company. But what Simo initially thought would be also produces the ‘Round Town Music Rent our photo booth for weddings, birthday parties, • Concerts “a kind of ‘50s blues record” took a bit of Festival, Kent BeatleFest and American corporate event, or just for the fun of it! Check out our a turn when he got the call inviting him • Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties website at www.strike-a-pose-now.com for details. Roots, Kent’s Americana, bluegrass and • Corporate Events to play with Grateful Dead co-founder country music festival. Lesh last May. If you haven't experienced Richmond Trolley & Limousine This year’s festival boasts a stellar line- Off at 11 certainly explores that kindred up, featuring performances by 15-60- service yet, give us a try for any event and ENJOY the ride! duality. Simo covers Little Walter’s “Boom, Boom, Out Go the Lights” and 75 (The Numbers Band) · Armstrong Slim Harpo’s “Got Love If You Want Bearcat · BC Hudson & Daryl Rowland 2423 Deerfield Dr. • Ashtabula • 440-964-9403 It” and pays tribute to both B.B. King Continued on page 10 www.richmondtrolleyandlimo.com North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 9 North Coast Voice Continued from page 9 Big Screen Sports! · Blues Open Mic · Clapton Tribute: Wings, BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork & MORE! Evolution · Dale Galgozy · Dave Ham- mer · Gaetano Letizia & The Under- world Blues Band · Guy Pernetti · J. J. Vicars · Jarred Goldweber and The Park Brothers · Jen & Anthony · Johnny G · OPEN DAILY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS! Lenny Paul Duo · Liz Bullock and The Cleveland Tremonts · Memphis Cradle · Mike ATM Mastercard VISA® NETWORK ® Lenz · Monica Robins and The Whis- Blues Society key Kings · Nate Lupi · Ray Flanagan Trio · Roger Hoover · Terry Fairfax · TUESDAY WING NIGHT VISIT OUR The Bluestones · The Greasy Boys · The Jon Mosey Trio · The Juke Hounds 60¢JUMBO WINGS & 65¢ BONELESS WINGS WEBSITE · The Outside Voices · The R&D Duo FOR ALL · The Zydeco Kings Duo · Tom Evan- OPEN MIC WITH JIMMY ALES • 7PM chuck · Wallace Coleman. THE LATEST The complete schedule is available on DJ Rob Flying Pig Entertainment HAPPENINGS their website www.kentbluesfest.com Every Friday! • 8-Midnight IN CLEVELAND BLUES! Buckeye Bluesfest FRIDAYS AT 8:00pm • Free Juke Box! Friday, July 19 through Sun- QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING NEW day, July 21 The Buckeye Bluesfest is another PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS! MEMBERS fun event coming up, held at Cha- 1153 Mechanicsville Rd. • Geneva • 440-466-9229 WELCOME! pel Hill Mall, 2000 Brittain Road, in Akron. Three days of live music on www.grandrivermanor.com www.clevelandblues.org three stages, featuring over thirty acts. Tickets start at twenty dollars. Day and weekend passes are available. Less Cleveland Blues than a one tank trip – a great blues festival and so close to home!!! Society Jam Nights Line up: July Jam (7/8/19) – THE LACHY DOLEY GROUP S.E. Gears & Cheers The Midlife Chryslers Feat: Michael w/ Anthony Lovano Project Stanley The Ashby All-Stars (Southside Johnny August Jam (8/12/19) – Tribute) Merwin’s Wharf w/ Madison ‘EVOLUTION’ ~ Eric Clapton Tribute Crawl ‘TESTIFY’ ~ SRV Tribute September Jam (9/9/19) – THE FM Project ~ Steely Dan Tribute Jim Ales Sand Trap w/ Blue Collar and..... ‘MIKAYLA KING & THE EVERY TUESDAY...Grand River Manor BLUE FOX BAND, APRIL RED, Acoustic Fun! ‘THE MICHAEL WEBER SHOW’, Wing Night Live! • OPEN MIC 7-10 October Jam (10/14/19) – ‘BANDOG’, CENTRAL BLUES Paradise w/ Brickhouse Blues CO., Jeff Fetterman Band, Mike & the Wed. July 3...... Ferrante Winery ...... 5:30-8pm Band Modernes’, ‘Naturally Blue’, ‘ROXY Thur. July 4...... Old Firehouse Winery ...... 12-4 REBEL’, ‘Rick Ray Band’, ‘Hard- Sun. July 7...... Old Mill Winery Open Mic ...... 4:30-7:30 wired’, Clyde Alan Hensley, Nathann Sun. July 21...... Driftwood Point w/ Sheppard’s Pie ...... 5-8 November Jam (11/11/19) – Michaud, T-DOG 3, ‘KEN TUCKER Rock Creek w/ Blue Matter Thur. July 25...... Ferrante Winery ...... 5:30-8pm BLUESMAN’, ‘BRIGHT LIGHTS’, Fri. Aug 2...... Vintage Ohio - Stage 2 ...... 3:25-5:40 Tyrone Hornbuckle, ‘Yankee Bravo’, KING BEES, DAMIAN KNAPP, Sun. Aug 4...... Winery at Spring Hill...... 2:30-5:30 December Jam (12/09/19) – Dino’s w/Night Walkers BUCKEYE JAM BAND, and Kayla & Call me at (440) 417-2475 or find me on Facebook the Victorious Kaybirds. 10 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice

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Vocals- Guitar-Harmonica-Ukulele • Saturday, July 20th • 4-8pm It has been 40 years since the hit song, Featuring a blend of acoustic “My Sharona,” hit the airwaves and classic rock, pop & country. Acoustic at the Cove, GOTL became an instant hit. The song was Tues, 7/9 • 6-9 pm made popular by The Knack’s front Campoloa's Italian Bistro • Mentor • Friday, July 27th • 8:30-11:30pm man, Doug Fieger. As it turns out, there is indeed a real Sharona, who was the Sat, 7/13 • 7-9 pm Oscar Gamble Trio at muse behind the song. Sharona Alperin Buckeye Chocolate Cafe • Chardon Wine & Walleye Festival takes some time to share her thoughts and stories about the iconic song, her Bridge St, Ashtabula Harbor Sharona on the cover for Sat, 7/20 • 7-10 pm relationship with Doug, and her life after the single, My Sharona Campola's Italian Bistro • Mentor the rock star glamour. • Monday, July 29th • 5-9pm “I was working at a clothing store in Sharona Sun, 7/21 • 12-4 pm LA and one of my clients introduced me as she is Old Firehouse Winery • GOTL Acoustic at Sportsterz, GOTL to her boyfriend, which happened to be today Doug Fieger. He invited me to listen to his Sat, 7/27 • 8-11 pm Rob Lundi band and I agreed. Shortly after, he said Rider's Inn Painesville FACEBOOK.COM/FLYINGPIGENTERTAINEMNT we were going to be together. I was 17, For bookings: 440-622-3501 [email protected] he was 25. He was in a 9-year relation- Email: [email protected] ship and I was in love with my boyfriend, Marty. I told Doug he was being ridicu- lous. He pursued me for about a year and eventually he broke up with his long-term Sharona with Doug Fieger girlfriend and I broke up with Marty.” when they were dating By the time she was 19, Sharona was on was selling real estate since I was born,” the road with The Knack. “It was exciting. she laughs. “Doug and I were always ‘My Sharona’ had sold one million copies. talking about getting a house together. He It was being played everywhere and now, would ask me to meet with the real estate forty years later, it’s still being played. agent to view the houses while he was That’s me on the cover for the single. I on the road or in the studio. Then when wore the clothes that I always did in those he came back from the road, he would days which was a tank top and jeans.” ask the brokers if it would be OK for “I always stayed true to my friendships me to show him the houses. The brokers while I was with Doug. I never acted any thought I had a knack for selling and better or above anyone. I never wanted actually that’s how it all got started.” anyone to think because my boyfriend Almost on a weekly basis, Sharona is was in a famous band that I was entitled. asked if she is that Sharona from the I still stayed true to who I was. I kept my song. She also receives mail from fans of friends included and part of my life. I The Knack. They send memorabilia that always felt that was important,” she said. they would like autographed. “I received Sharona and Doug were together for four a package recently where there were years when she ended their relationship. post it notes with specific instructions of “I wanted to be my own Sharona instead where I should sign,” she laughs. “I am of someone else’s Sharona. We stayed in glad after all of these years the song is touch off and on over the years. We re- still popular and it keeps the memory of mained friends and I spent time with him Doug and the band going. I learned so often before he passed away from cancer many life lessons during my time with in 2010.” him and in our friendship that followed. Enjoy your life, be happy, be humble… Today, Sharona sells high-end real estate and stay humble.” KID MITCHELL & TED ALEXANDER in Los Angeles. She covers areas of Hol- lywood, Malibu, Brentwood, and more. “I www.mysharona.com 12 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice

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The Maritime DJ/VJ/KARAOKE Cleveland’s Museum on Walnut Boulevard will be the *Every Friday & Saturday starting @ 8pm Irish Cultural presenter for the hour of films, which get Or Immediately After The Band Until 2am Festival seeks underway at dusk. to preserve, memorialize On August 9, the one-hour documentary, and document “We Lived on Oak Street,” will be pre- Irish History sented by the Finnish-American Heritage July 4 • 6-10 and Tradi- Association. The film uses historical pho- tions - from the tos and interviews to tell the story of the gentle stirrings Finnish migration to Ashtabula Harbor, Tyrone’s Tunes of the harp, to which became one of the largest Finn- the boom and pomp of the pipe bands; ish settlements in the United States. An from the soft hush of our love songs, to abridged version of a 1927 documentary the thunder of Celtic dancers and rock about the community’s Finnish band’s bands. historic trip to Finland will be screened, July 5 • 8-11 as well. LIST OF 2019 ENTERTAINERS: For many Finnish migrants, farming was Rhythm Connection Gaelic Storm, We Banjo Three, The Stan- more to their liking than dock work, and fields, The Byrne Brothers, Cherish the the August 16 presentation will focus on Ladies, Rory Makem, Derek Warfield and the county’s agricultural heritage told the Young Wolfe Tones, Fintan Stanley, through barn quilts. “The Story Quilters Sat. July 6 • 8-Midnight Sharona with Doug Fieger Brother Crowe, Ashley Davis, The New Threads,” a documentary about the more when they were dating Barleycorn, Marys Lane, Bangers and than 100 barn quilts in the county will Larry, Daryl, Mash, Ballinloch, Brigid’s Cross, Dermot be screened that evening. The one-hour Henry, Kilroy Ceili Band, Dennis Doyle, documentary was produced for the Barn D S Garry Gormley, Andrew McManus… Quilt Trail in 2017. aryl & heryl And more! The final Film Festival evening is August General Admission Only $12 Children 23 and will be an open forum for locally under 10 get in FREE! Parking is FREE! produced, short subjects. Filmmakers July 12th (ish) LOCATION: Berea Fairgrounds, 19201 are invited to submit their work for the E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, festival by contacting Carl Feather at 440- Great Lakes Christmas Ale OH 44130 415-3596. Films must be presented as mp4 or .mov files. A selection of classic FESTIVAL TIMES: Friday: 5 pm - 11 comedy short subjects will round out the on Tap! pm, Saturday: 1 pm - 11 pm, Sunday: 1 program. pm - 10 pm In the event of rain or other inclement https://clevelandirish.org weather that would prevent outdoor pro- jection, the scheduled film will be moved July 20 to the next Friday’s program. Harbor Heritage Film Harbor Heritage Film Festival takes place Christmas in July Festival in the greenspace immediately west of The stories of Ashtabula Harbor’s heri- Bridge Street Art Works, 1009 Bridge Party tage will be presented in an outdoor film Street. Bring your favorite bug-repellant series on Friday evenings in August. spray and a blanket to spread on the green VisitGenevaOnTheLake.com & VisitAshtabulaCounty.com or a chair. Concessions will be available SEND US AN EMAIL TO RECEIVE OUR MAILINGS! The Harbor Heritage Film Festival opens to purchase. August 2 with several short documentary Two Facebook Pages: HighTide Tavern and Betty's HighTide Fun films highlighting The Harbor’s growth The festival is free and appropriate for Email: [email protected] as the greatest iron ore receiving port on all ages. Contact: Carl Feather, 440-415- 5504 Lake Road East • On the Strip The Great Lakes. The Hulett unloaders 3596 Continued on page 14 Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio • (440)466-7990 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 13 North Coast Voice Continued from page 13 horsepower. Drumplay show at Bop On July 21, 2019 they welcome the return of cars to Hale Farm & Village. Cars from Stop to benefit North- the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, private collectors and car clubs will park east Ohio Coalition for among the historic buildings. See new, the Homeless old and everything in between including The local Johnny Cash’s tour bus (on loan from the jazz group Rock & Roll Hall of Fame). Crawford Drumplay Collection cars include; a 1960 Stain- has played less Steel Thunderbird, 1953 Ford Pace around Car, 1925 White Yellowstone Bus, 1921 town for Lincoln L-101 and others. the past According to Museum Director, Jason 25 years. Klein, “It is exciting to be welcoming But they cars back to Hale Farm & Village. The re- haven’t turn of this event is something our patrons played have been requesting for years and we are the Bop thrilled to make it happen in 2019.” Stop since Guests will also be able to participate in the Music curator discussions on the Evolution of Settlement Mechanized Transportation. All regular took over museum exhibits and demonstrations are the venue open to the public during the meet. Hale and turned Farm & Village showcases 90 acres of it into the vivacious jazz club that it is historic structures, farm animals, gar- today. dens and early American craft and trade demonstrations, including glassblowing, Drumplay will make its debut at the club blacksmithing, pottery, and weaving. at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. The concert will serve as a benefit for the Northeast If you or your car club are interested in Ohio Coalition for the Homeless. bringing a car, please register at the web- site below or call 330-666-3711 x 1713. The band’s been through many incar- Club discounts may apply. nations over the years. In addition to The meet runs from 10:00 am-2:00 pm founder James Onysko, the current lineup on Sunday July 21, admission is $10 includes several great local musicians, for adults, $5 for youth ages 3-12 and including trumpet and fluegelhorn player members are free. Café 1810 and other J. Scott Franklin, djembe and percus- food vendors will be offering sandwiches, sionist Tony Handy, conga player and snacks, beer and wine. Presale tickets are percussionist Tim Lane, upright bassist available now at www.halefarm.org. and singer George Lee, drummer John Stebal, and gong and singing bowl player Paul Stranahan. Geneva Summer Series Drumplay, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7, Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551. brings free food, mu- tickets: $10, sic, movies, family fun www.themusicsettlement.org The Geneva Summer Series is heating up with free food, music, outdoor mov- ies and family fun, Geneva Recreation Special Events Coordinator Margie Hale Farm & Village Netzel said. “There is so much to do in Car Meet Geneva!” she said. “Our summer lineup Visit the living history museum on July includes great bands, yummy free food 21, 10am-2pm for the Hale Farm & Vil- and blockbuster movies. Every event was lage Car Meet. a hit last year, and this year is looking even better.” For three decades, beginning in the 1960’s, a summer car meet was held “We have had a record amount of rain in the historic village of Hale Farm. this summer, which has forced us to Hundreds of participants from near and reschedule the first two events,” Netzel far gathered to talk shop and compare said. “Please check the city’s Facebook 14 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice page before you come if the skies look cloudy.” The The summer events are revamped tradi- tions for the city, bringing more families Porch Rockers into the city in the evenings. Band “We booked many of the fan favorite bands everyone knows and loves, and Come celebrate with also brought in a few new names to keep us at the 27th annual things fresh,” Netzel said. “With the generosity of our local businesses, we Great Lakes Medieval added the free food last year. There is nothing better than enjoying a hot dog, Faire! strawberry shortcake, popcorn, frozen Saturdays and Sundays, July Sat. 7/6...... 3:30-7:30 ice, pizza or s’mores while you listen to 13th through to August 18th, Debonne Vineyards an evening of music.” 2019 The summer series also includes the an- 11am - 7pm, rain or shine! Thurs. 7/18...... 6-9 nual Movies Under the Stars, held every The Great Lakes Medieval Faire is a other week at Memorial Field. The mov- shaded, 13th century family fun theme Mr. Lee's Bike Nite/Open Mic ies, which begin at 8:45 p.m., feature th park filled with fine continuous entertain- free popcorn. 40 Painesville Party ment, juried crafts and artisans, rides Sat. 7/20...... 7-10 in the Park and interactive games, and foods fit for a “Of course we have to wait until dusk to King. Mr. Lee's start the movies,” Netzel said. “There’s July 19th – 21st something really special about sitting The Painesville Party in the Park is The shire of Avaloch is filled with Sun. 7/28...... 1:30-5 under the stars in the dark and watching Ohio’s largest free music festival featur- outstanding entertainment. Shoppe for a film. We encourage everyone to bring ing over 30 musical acts on the 2 stages. treasures from silks to swords, and hear Ferrante Winery a chair, a blanket, a drink, and a picnic. Entertainment includes; up and coming the pounding of the blacksmith echoing Like us on Facebook: The Porch Rockers Band through the misty forest. Watch demon- And of course, don’t forget the bug local acts, award-winning Cleveland For bookings, call spray!” musicians, and national touring acts from strating crafters: hand-blown glass art, 440.339.1069 or 440.339.9482 The Geneva Summer Series is sponsored all reaches of the US including California, Continued on page 23 by: Luigi’s Pizza, Baskin Robbins, Ge- New York, New Orleans, Texas and more. neva Giant Eagle, The Geneva Fraternal The Party in the Park strives to provide a Order of Eagles, ACMC, Subway of very unique musical experience by bring- Friday 4:00 - Midnight Madison, Coldwell Banker Schmidt ing together acts of many different genres Saturday 2:00 - Midnight Realty, Northwest Ambulance Dis- including; Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Sunday 2:00 - Dark trict, St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Pop, Indie, Folk, Rock-a-Billy, Country, City Church, The Geneva Community Classic Rock, Jam Bands, Latin, Soul, Improvement Corp, the City of Geneva, Bluegrass and more! Beach Bar & Grill! and the Geneva Business Association. Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band, Justo LAKE Best place to watch ERIE the sunset on the Lake. The summer series continues with: Saborit & The Latin Soul, ZZ top tribute LAKE WALLEYE! ERIE Book us for your Special Event! - The Eliminator Band, Voodoo Funk, PERCH! July 11: Ice Cream Sock Hop with Festivus and many, many more are on Elvis and FREE ice cream sundaes and board for the party! THU. JULY 4 ...... HAMPSHIRE MOON...... 8:00 lemonade FRI. JULY 5 ...... KENDALL STAUFFER & FRIENDS ...... 8:00 Be sure to catch Dallas-based Vandoliers SAT. JULY 6 ...... ANITAKEYS & FRIENDS ...... 8:00 July 16: Ralph Breaks the Internet at who have a new album titled Forever SUN. JULY 7 ...... THE WOODPECKERS ...... 5:00 Memorial Field with FREE popcorn and in support will be performing at FRI. JULY 12 ...... BLUES CHRONICLE ...... 8:00 July 25: Summer Fun with the Lake Ef- Painesville Party in the Park on July 21st SAT. JULY 13 ...... BRICKHOUSE BLUES ...... 8:00 7:30 – 9:00. It’s the instrumentation that SUN. JULY 14 ...... ALEX BEVAN ...... 5:00 fect Band with FREE Popsicles, pop- FRI. JULY 19 ...... MARIA PETTI ...... 8:00 corn, and lemonade separates them from others. When they SAT. JULY 20...... THE JILLETTES ...... 8:00 seamlessly inject punk rock with ‘60 and July 30: Avengers Infinity War at Memo- SUN. JULY 21 ...... SHEPHERD’S PIE ...... 5:00 ‘70s country grime, old-timey fiddlin’, rial Field with FREE popcorn FRI. JULY 26 ...... PHIL & STEVE MADEWELL ...... 8:00 Tex-Mex horn and violin, and heartfelt SAT. JULY 27...... ALAN GREENE BAND ...... 8:00 Aug. 8: Pizza Party! With the Take 2 balladry, a rich new sound emerges. SUN. JULY 28 ...... THE AWAKENING ...... 5:00 Band and FREE lemonade and pizza by FRI. AUG 2 ...... ERNEST T. BAND...... 8:00 The Painesville Party in the Park takes Luigi’s SAT. AUG 3 ...... KISMET ...... 8:00 place in the beautiful tree lined Veter- SUN. AUG 4 ...... 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North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 15 North Coast Voice MITCH LARSON Insurance International Amphicar for the Owners’ Club rest of us. 20th Anniversary Celina Lake Festival July 24-28, 2019 By James Onysko Open Mic at In one of his more famous quotes (the Old Mill Winery Auto Home Business Life 6-8 Every Wednesday origin of which has a few variations), Groucho Marx once proclaimed in a Fri., 7/6 Sparky’s Place 5-8 We Offer the hilarious huff: “I don’t care to belong to Sat., 7/7 Hundley Cellars w/Melissa 2-5 Personal Service any club that will have me as a member”. Fri., 7/12 Callaways 7:30-10:30 You’ve Missed Lately Well, clearly he could not have known of the future existence of the International Sat., 7/13 St. John Vianney w/ Melissa 7-10 AUTO • HOME Amphicar Owners’ Club; whose precise Thu., 7/18 Acoustic Thursday Old Mill Winery 6-8 BUSINESS • LIFE beginnings are a little murky … like the Fri., 7/19 Harpersfield Beef Roast w/ Melissa 5-7 waters in which these iconic vehicles Sat., 7/20 Private party TREEN sometime swim. It began as a marketing Sun., 7/21 Spring Hill 2:30-5:30 vehicle (pun intended) by a California INSURANCE importer of these cars, Ranchero Mo- Fri., 7/26 Mr Lee’s 7-10 1484 State Route 46 N. • Suite 8 tors, whose marketing motto would tout Sat., 7/27 Wine & Walleye w/ Melissa noon -2:15 Jefferson, Ohio 44047 “The Car That Swims”. That was around 1966/67; and the so-called “club” was Sat., 7/27 Kosicek Vineyard w/Melissa 5-8 (440) Sat., 8/3 Lake Fest W/Melissa 2:45-3:45 576-5926 short-lived, “folding in about a year”, ac- cording to Ed Price, Membership Director Sun., 8/4 Open Mic Old Mill Winery 4:30-7:30 of the I.A.O.C. The production of these 216-513-0529 for bookings Amphicars eventually ceased in 1968. Scott Treen Facebook.com/MitchLarsonAcousticMusic He went on to say: “Then in June of cars that we estimate are still around “. I 1976, a very energetic young guy named asked him why was Celina, Ohio, chosen Jim Nichols started an Amphicar Club for this annual Swim-In; and he replied: in Poughkeepsie, NY. He later moved “Why Celina? Good question. Back 25 to Mississippi for college. Sadly, he years ago, I was told that there was a drowned (he couldn’t swim) after falling group of Amphicar owners who lived in out of his Amphi in some isolated Missis- the Midwest, and had Swim-Ins in vari- sippi lake around 1982; and his club died ous locations. Two members of that group with him. A Jeff Sweet began a club in lived near Celina; and so they had a Western New York (most likely cen- Swim-In on Grand Lake St. Mary. Later, tered around Gloversville, NY), in 1990; the Fraternal Order of Eagles ‘adopted’ but it died from internal schisms. By them; and the rest is history. Someone a around 1995, the I.A.O.C. had formed. few years ago did a Google search; and It, too, had periodic crises (losing its found that Celina was within 30 miles early records); but by about 1998, it had of the geographic center of ALL Amphi- continuity and a web presence. I joined car owners’ zip codes. So it is about as the I.A.O.C. in early 2002. A club like the centrally placed in the country that you I.A.O.C. usually runs on a small core of can get for Amphicar owners. Plus, the fanatics; die-hards who swap operational majority of Amphicars are located in the positions around every couple of years. Midwest states of Ohio, Indiana, Michi- But maintaining continuity is always pre- gan, Wisconsin and Illinois. It is conve- carious”. Before the I.A.O.C. came into nient for a lot of people”. existence, there were ad hoc, or impro- Indeed, the Grand Lake, which extends vised events, put on by local Amphicar from St. Mary to Celina, is the ideal owners in their local environs, but noth- body of water for Amphicars … large ing as formalized as today’s organization. enough for a good, long “swim”, but Jim Golomb, current President of the shallow enough so as not to pose a dire I.A.O.C., confirms the historical re- danger to drivers, and their passengers. cord: “To the best of my knowledge, the Its waters are calmer than most. But the I.A.O.C. was started about 25 years ago. question now being posed is: “Could Currently, we have about 250 members. continued Amphicar use be in legislative Four hundred is the number of Amphi- jeopardy?”. A proposed bill by Missouri Senator, Josh Hawley, entitled Duck Boat 16 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice

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Our cars are equipped (as well as seven persons injured), and with an electric bilge fume extractor and resulting in criminal charges for the cap- electric bilge pump (most owners have tain, gave rise to this Senate Bill. Senator also installed a secondary high-capacity LOST SHEEP BAND Hawley’s proposed legislation, currently bilge pump); and carry warning placards worded, could negatively impact the to insure that the bilge plug is in place; recreational use of the Amphicar. Mr. that the doors are safety-locked; and that Organic Gluten-free/Dairy-Free Groceries Golomb (with Price’s input) addressed seat belts (if equipped) are not worn while the collective concerns of the I.A.O.C. in the water. Most Amphicars do not have Tues. July 9 • 7-9 • GOTL Twp. Park to Senator Hawley in a letter dated April seat belts as they were built before seat 19, 2019: belts were mandatory for automobiles in Fri. July 12 • 7:30-10:30 OPEN He states: “I am writing on behalf of the the USA. All of the Amphicars were built YEAR ACCEPTING Winery at Spring Hill ROUND! EBT! International Amphicar Owners’ Club. as convertibles (what might be called The Amphicar is a car; but it is also a under your Act, a ‘Canopy’)”. The letter Sat. July 13 • 7-10 boat. The Amphicar was built in Germa- further discusses current Amphicar use, Laurello Vineyards ny between 1961 and 1968. There were and its history, for the edification of Sena- • CBD Products now available! slightly more than 3,800 built; and it is tor Hawley. Sun. July 14 • 4-8 estimated that approximately 400-500 of These duck boats are left overs from Old Firehouse Winery • Whole Foods • Vitamins, Teas, Snacks, them have survived. The Amphicar was World War II having their origin, literally- • Wraps & Sandwiches built as a true Amphibious Passenger speaking, as a Schimmwagen - an am- Fri. July 19 • 7-10 • Salads & Smoothies Vehicle, intended to be driven on the phibious AND land vehicle used to pros- Kosicek’s Vineyards streets, and into the water, like a small ecute the Nazi war effort. Hans Trippel’s • Jewelry & Unique Clothing boat. Our concern is that the Amphicar, design, which ultimately resulted in the Sat. July 20 • 7-10 • Sunset Bar • Lucky Bamboo & More! although small and personally-owned, Amphicar, had competed with Porsche’s technically is an ‘Amphibious Passenger Schimmwagen .. the later having won Fri. July 26 • 7-10 Visit us at our Harmony Jade Vehicle’; and that the rules proposed by the German military contract to provide Benny Vino Winery store in Geneva-on-the-Lake! the Act (primarily crafted to enhance hybrid vehicles. Price makes mention of the safety of large-passenger-capacity the fact that the “Schimmwagen was the Sat. July 27 • 4-8 • Sportsterz Earth’s Natural Treasures too... ‘Duck’ boats typically used by tour winner of a German Army RFQ (request 56 S. Broadway • Geneva operators), will be applied to our Am- Sat. Aug. 3 • 7-10 440-466-4368 for quotation) for a small amphibious Hours: Mon-Weds 10am-6pm • Thurs - Sat 10am-7pm • Sun. 10am-5pm phicars. I am confident that the intent of scout vehicle. The winning design was by Deer’s Leap Winery your bill was not to include our cars, and www.EarthsNaturalTreasures.com to burden us with the same restrictions Continued on page 18 www.lostsheepband.com [email protected] North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 17 North Coast Voice Another upcoming event is the Holland, Available for senior Michigan Swim-In to be held Septem- ber 6-8, 2019. Speaking of Holland (not housing, private parties Michigan), in the Netherlands there is also an Amphicar Club who recently had and special events their own Swim-In with 35 Amphicars participating. And in Orlando, Florida, www.Abbeyrodeo.com Danny Pugliese there is The Boathouse Restaurant, which Thur., July 4th • 4-8pm Triangle Lounge, GOTL uses eight Amphicars, giving 150 cruise FRIDAY, JULY 12TH Continued from Page 17 cycles daily on a man-made lake, should V Fri., July 5th • 3:30-4:30 Veteran’s Park, Ash. Ferry Porsche; and VW was the builder. you ever be near Disney World. REDHAWK GRILLE Sat., July 6th • 11-3pm Clay Street Inn 8:30-11:00 pm Hans Trippel submitted a sleeker-looking Every year (and much closer to home), 7481 Auburn Rd., Concord Sat., July 6th • 4:30- 8:30 Triangle Lounge, GOTL entry, but did not win the competition. the Celina Swim-In coincides with the 440.354.4040 Sat., July 13th • 11-3pm Clay Street Inn Trippel had several cosmetic variants Celina Lake Festival. According to their around 1959. The version depicted in quarterly newsletter Wheels & Waves, THURSDAY, JULY 18TH Sat., July 20th • 11-3pm Clay Street Inn the photo was called The Alligator; but editor, Larry P. DePasquale, says: “Last CONCORD GAZEBO Sat., July 20th • 4:30- 8:30 Triangle Lounge, GOTL I have also heard it called The Fly - year (2018) was a big year for the 7-9:00 pm Sun., July 28th • 11-3pm Clay Street Inn maybe because the rear fin looked like 7229 Painesville Ravenna Rd., Concord Amphicar, being the 50th Anniversary Fri., Aug. 2 • 3:30 - 4:30 Veterans Park, Ash. the diaphanous wing of a housefly”. The of the last vehicle to roll off the assem- American military had their own versions Sat., August 3rd • 11- 3pm Clay Street Inn bly line in 1968. However, 2019 marks SATURDAY, JULY 27TH - a kind of water jeep. Trippel would go the 20th Anniversary of the Amphicars’ Sat., Aug. 3rd • 7-9 Goddess Wine House on to make his mark with the ‘gull-wing’ THE WINERY AT SPRING HILL involvement with the City of Celina Lake 7:30-10:00 pm door design used later in Mercedes-Benz Festival. Other cities have welcomed Acoustic Vocal Sounds luxury cars; but perhaps best known in 6062 S. Ridge Road West, Geneva from the Past and the Amphicars and their owners; but not 440.466.0626 Present. Sounds from the the movie Back To The Future, where and as enthusiastically and consistently as Big Band Era, the 30s, when, the characters go traipsing through Celina, Ohio. They extended their friend- Abbey Rodeo is: Jim Bonfonti, Chris Butcher, the 60s, The Beatles to time in a DMC DeLorean. The Amphicar the hits of today! ship to us; and made us feel like part of Verne McClelland, P. J. Philips, is something like that - an odd-looking Bob Yocum and Chuck Citraro. the community for the last 20 years”. For Bookings: thing, trapped in time, whose early design What a grand testament! So in back-to- Check out the Abbey Rodeo video at: lines resemble “a floating loaf of bread” www.youtube.com/watch?v=siwWk_2hELk 440.812.1037 back years, the I.A.O.C. has reached two as Price likes to joke. For a fascinating milestones. Last year, the community read on the evolution of the gull-wing witnessed 76 Amphicars (plus, two other door design by Hans Trippel, please visit: amphibious vehicles) - all representing https://oppositelock.kinja.com/youll- 230 Amphicar-related attendees - make never-guess-who-invented-the-gullwing- their way to the 50th Anniversary Year The Most Fun Radio on Radio door-1690724359 . since the Amphicars’ production was There are no known safety issues con- halted in Berlin. This year should see no nected with the Amphicar; and for now, less. The root word in ‘fanatic’ is ‘fan’. with The Most Fun Music! these Swim-Ins will continue as planned We are lucky to have such fans continu- … not only here in Ohio, but anywhere ing to enjoy their Amphicars, keeping Amphicar owners decide. Other events them afloat. during the year include the Mid-Florida Celina is only a few hours’ drive from Amphicar Meet, which takes place in our northern shores, or pop over to Port March; and the annual Port Clinton Clinton. It is well worth a one-tank-trip Swim-In where Billy Syx will lead a to have the adventure of lifetime, if group of nautically-bound mates for their you’ve never had a ride-swim in an Am- annual jaunt around the Lake Erie Islands. phicar 770 … the numbers representing 7 This immediately follows the Celina knots in the water; and 70 mph on land, Swim-In, which is a four-day festivity which was all these little machines could from July 24-28, and based at F.O.E. in muster. And unlike Groucho Marx in his Celina - a beautiful, summertime boat- resignation letter to the Friars’ Club, you house, and perfectly situated for an an- don’t have to be member of I.A.O.C. to Follow us on Twitter & Facebook, nual gathering of the tribe. Billy and crew take part in the fun. Club members pro- will rendezvous on the last day of the Ce- vide rides for charitable donations; and log onto magic1025.com for a link to both! lina Swim-In, and head north (by land) to so you can help the local community by Dock’s Lakeside Beach House Restaurant just “taking a swim”. Last year in Celina, in Port Clinton for dinner; before depar- their efforts resulted in $5,000.00 being ture the next day to Catawba, and around raised for the local food bank. For more www.magic1025.com the Lake Erie Islands. This is scheduled information on the Celina and Port Clin- July 28-31, and is a perfect way to end the ton Swim-Ins, and about the I.A.O.C. in month by experiencing the thrill of riding general, you may visit Your FM Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers! in an Amphicar. Simply put, these people are here to put a little joy into our lives. www.amphicar.com . 18 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice LYLE JAMES HEATH THE MULTI-INSTRUMENTAL, VERSATILE MUSICIAN Open 7-Days-A-Week! -Booking all types of gigs! -Will OPEN for bands at large venues CONCERT REVIEWS -Hire me for your band for the night By Pete Roche *EVERY SUNDAY (UNLESS OTHERWISE SCHEDULED) ■■■ Our 13th CLAY ST. GRILL 11AM-3PM (AUSTINBURG) *EVERY THURSDAY (UNLESS OTHERWISE SCHEDULED) Season! OLD FIREHOUSE WINERY 7-11PM (GOTL) leaving the Eve 6 auteur to his own devices FOOD COURT -SAT JULY 6TH: PRIVATE PARTY (such as his vape pen). “Curtain,” “Open V -SUN JULY 7TH: AMERICAN LEGION Road Song,” and “Inside Out” (the beautiful Geneva-on-the-Lake ASHTABULA *OPEN MIC • 3-6PM oblivion song) were quality cuts from the -FRI JULY 12TH: YANKIES BAR GRILL Eve 6 catalog—but Collins also surprised 7-11PM (GOTL) with a zinger (“Matter of Time”) from his other band, Fitness. -TUES JULY 16TH: GRAND RIVER CELLARS *PRIVATE EVENT (MADISON) Collingwood’s time in “star position” (as -WED JULY 17TH: FERRANTE WINERY Alexakis jokingly described it) began with 5:30-8:00PM (GENEVA) Art Alexakis a rollicking run through REM oldie “(Don’t Roasted Corn-on-the Cob -SAT JULY 20TH: LUISA'S MEXICAN GRILL Go Back to) Rockville” and Fountains Corn Dogs • Sausage • Pulled Pork TUNES FOR TAILS 3:30-4:00PM House of Blues June 6, 2019 of Wayne favorite “Survival Car.” The -MON JULY 22ND: SPORTSTERZ BAR & GRILL For years now, Everclear front man Art collegiate-looking raconteur mesmerized Hot Dogs • Fresh Cut French Fries 5PM-9PM (GOTL) Alexakis has hosted the Summerland with “Dip in the Ocean” and “Valley Winter -SAT JULY 27TH: OLD FIREHOUSE WINERY Tour, a collaborative concert that typically Song”—which he described as an ode to Hamburgers • Nachos 8PM-12AM (GOTL) features‘90s bands like Sugar Ray, Filter, seasonal-affective disorder. “Radiation Vibe” Cheese-on-a-Stick • Cheese Cakes -WED JULY 31ST: FERRANTE WINERY Sponge, Fuel, and Toadies, alongside his came packed with a verse or two from Steve 5:30-8:00PM (GENEVA) own. But this year, the Sparkle and Fade Miller’s “Jet Airliner,” while “You Can -WED AUGUST 7TH: OLD FIREHOUSE WINERY singer / guitarist decided to strip things Come Around if You Want” hailed from 7-11PM (GOTL) Collingwood’s latest project, Look Park. down for the Songs & Stories Tour, whereon Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! he hit the road with just a few acoustic And yes, “Stacy’s Mom” concluded Collin- LOCATED ON THE STRIP Call/text 440-381-3736 guitars—and a couple fellow ‘90s front gwood’s time at center stage, where he wel- GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE RESORT or contact me on Facebook men—for an evening of unplugged anthems, comed vocal participation from enthusiastic anecdotes, and audience Q&As. fans below. The standing-room only pit at House of Alexakis is now a father in his 50s, and was Blues became a seated, coffeehouse-style recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, forum for Alexakis’ low decibel show- but the alternative rock icon from L.A. ap- case, which included opening sets by (and peared to be in good health and even better later team-ups with) John Wozniak (Marcy spirits for this Thursday night soiree. Playground), Max Collins (Eve 6), and Chris Collingwood (Fountains of Wayne), “I love playing with Everclear,” he noted. along with an informal post-show chat with “But it’s nice to not have to blow it out every ticketholders down front. night!” He also remarked that he and the other guys were celebrating several years of The solo spots were bookmarked by cool collective sobriety. acoustic covers boasting all four ‘90s poster boys. Barry McGuire’s somber ‘60s ballad The Songs & Stories Tour coincided with the “Eve of Destruction” was a timely icebreak- release of Alexakis’ forthcoming solo debut, er that introduced the musicians and set Sun Songs (due for midsummer release on the tone for Wozniak, who, clad in an Atari The End Records), so the bespectacled, pro- T-shirt, dusted off Marcy Playground hits digiously inked Art got a chance to find his and deep tracks like “Cloak of Elvenkind” unplugged feet again in a living-room style and “Star Baby.” The “Woz” also broke setting. But after a respectful run through out two songs about buses (“Vampires of The Rolling Stones’ “Dead Flowers,” the New York,” “Saint Joe on the School Bus”), headliner stuck mostly with tried-and-true and a silly, semi-historical summary of the hits from Everclear outings like Sparkle and Anglo-Chinese opium war (“Poppies”) Fade (1995) and So Much for the Afterglow before delighting the Cleveland crowd with (1997). a campfire-style singalong of 1997 smash “Songs from an American Movie,” “I Will “Sex and Candy.” Buy You a New Life,” “Strawberry,” and Disco lemonade, anyone? “Santa Monica” were elegiac in acoustic format—but it was paternity poem “Father Woz, Alexakis, and Collingwood joined Col- of Mine” that got eyes misty. Wozniak, lins on an effective rendition of Tom Petty’s “You Don’t Know How It Feels” before Continued on Page 20 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 19 North Coast Voice Continued from page 19 E Roland was every bit as animated as Dylan, and Kris Kristofferson. DiFranco is Award for his work on the musical Ha- Collingwood, and Collins rejoined their Wilson on this outing, wriggling his hips and also a devoted mother, hardworking philan- destown. She also thanked fans for sticking host a couple songs later to wrap up with waving his arms to Johnny Rabb’s robust thropist and environmentalist, entrepreneur, with her through the thick-and-thin of thirty The Band’s timeless “The Weight.” Imbued drum beats throughout the Soul set. But feminist, outspoken LGBTQ icon, and years of musical exploration. with steel-string guitars, an acoustic bass, the bandleader (in a feathery peacock-like reproductive rights activist who demonstrat- The six-string sorceress ditched her sweat- light percussion, and harmony vocals by the hat and rosy sunglasses) began his evening ed alongside Dennis Kucinich and Gloria shirt after warming up (and quipping about quartet, the folk-rock gem made for a choice seating at a white piano for the plaintive new Steinem. “life changes” in her late 40s) before wind- closing hymn for Alexakis’ strummin’ ‘n’ “Observation of Thoughts.” Oh, and she’s also an author: DiFranco pub- ing into “Gravel,” “Alla This,” and “Shame- story-tellin’ revue. But then it was time for the hit parade, in the lished her Viking Books memoir No Walls less.” The outing ended with smile-inducing form of favorites from Hints, Allegations and The Recurring Dream just last month. recreations of Ani oldies “Joyful Girl” and Collective Soul & and Things Left Unsaid (1994), Collective But rest assured, the Jill-of-all-Trades re- “Both Hands.” Soul (1995), Dosage (1999), Blender (2000), mains focused on music—both in-studio and Greenwich Village songbird Lucy Wain- Gin Blossoms and other “alternative” era discs. Performed on stage. Dynamo DiFranco issued Which wright Roche (no relation to this writer) MGM Northfield June 11, live onstage, tunes like “Heavy,” “Why, Pt. Side Are You On in 2012, Allergic to Water in opened with forty minutes of exquisite solo 2019 2,” “Precious Declaration,” “December,” 2014, Binary in 2017, and—just recently—a acoustic guitar that showcased her sweet, Last summer, Tempe, and “Better Now” had even more energy No Walls “mixtape” of stripped-down hits. rich vocals as much as her picking prowess. Arizona jangle-rock kings and edge than their studio-borne origi- nal versions. Lead guitarist Jesse Triplett Ani unveiled some of those hits (and lesser- If her name sounds familiar, it’s because Gin Blossoms energized known fan favorites) at Evans Amphitheater Lucy is the daughter of Suzzy Roche (of the Hard Rock in North- tore through his strings with Dean Roland crunching power chords in the background, at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights on a misty, The Roches) and Loudon Wainwright III, field with old hits and fresh humid Thursday evening. Accompanied and half-sibling of folk-rockers Rufus and fare from their then-new as E shimmered, shook, and stirred the MGM crowd into a frenzy. only by ace drummer Terence Higgins (with Martha Wainwright. But Lucy’s been mak- sixth studio album, Mixed a minimalist kit) and upright bassist Todd ing a name for herself for over a decade now, Reality. But this June Churchy rock epic “Shine” (“Whoa, heaven Sickafoose, the “Righteous Babe” rocked a issuing albums like 2010’s Lucy and 2013’s found singer Robin Wilson let your light shine down”) arrived unex- grateful audience with nearly twenty steel There’s a Last Time for Everything on small and the gang sharing the pectedly early in the set, but the Soul men string-generated songs from key albums like labels, or entirely on her own. “It gets bigger bill with another notable were able to maintain momentum with “The 1991’s Not So Soft, 1996’s Dilate, 1997’s every time,” said Roche of her releases, band from the ‘90s—Col- World I Know,” “Crushed,” and “Are You Living in Clip, and 1998’s Little Plastic including 2018’s Little Beast. “This time I lective Soul, who shuffled the Answer.” Blood bits “Over Me,” “Right Castle. ran off 10,000 copies.” their own alt-rock hits with as Rain,” and “Now’s the Time” let fans samples from their new sink their teeth into the new material with The petite fingerpicker took the stage at dusk “Stateside” was poignant and reflective, disc, Blood. the Rolands, while REM cover “The One I in a 9:30 Club hoodie and greeted the pa- while “I Won’t Back Down” saw Lucy Love” saw the brothers welcoming some of vilion spectators (and lawn onlookers) with reducing Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever hit to Oh, and the Hard Rock “Rocksino” is now “God’s Country,” “Anticipate,” “Life Boat,” its barest, soulful essentials. the Center Stage at MGM: same location, the Gin Blossoms boys back out for a titanic team-up. and “Out of Habit,” with the digits of her Wainwright Roche noted that she attended same facility, different management. right hand—the strumming hand—wound E, Dean, and company closed out the titillat- Oberlin College, which made the Cain Park Accompanied by longtime bassist Bill Leen, with black electricians tape to safeguard her gig something of a homecoming show, al- drummer Scott Hessel, and co-guitarists ing Now’s the Time Tour gig in Northfield skin…and dull (or perhaps accentuate) her with a manic, muscly “Gel” and the resplen- though she currently lives in Brooklyn, New Jesse Valenzuela and Scotty Johnson, the attack on the strings and guitar body, which York, with her dog, Maebe. charismatic Wilson led the Gin Blossoms dent, rhythmic “Where the River Flows” and she thumped, slapped, and knocked for charge through familiar New Miserable “Run.” percussion. Experience (1992) standards like “Until I Musically, DiFranco is all over the map, mix- Fall Away,” “Hold Me Down,” and “Hey Howard Jones, Men Ani DiFranco ing folk with punk and country with R&B Jealousy.” and soul. Selections like “Two Little Girls,” Without Hats But selections from the recent Mixed Reality Cain Park June 13, 2019 “Fire Door,” “As Is,” and “Bad Dream” (produced by Cleveland hit-maker Don While a majority of Ameri- highlighted her ability to draw from seem- House of Blues June 16, 2019 Dixon) were equally effective: “Still Some can bands were hopping ingly divergent sources and synthesize those Synthesizer whiz Howard Room in Heaven,” “Wonder,” and “Break” on the grunge bandwagon, influences into pint-size pieces that make you Jones had already amassed were charged with positivity and passion— driven by Seattle upstarts wanna sing and dance along. a string of hits by the time and complemented the crowd-pleasing Blos- Nirvana, Soundgarden, and he played Live Aid in Pearl Jam in the early ‘90s, And yes, the socially-conscious lyrics get London in July 1985. But soms radio classics “Alison Road,” “Found you thinking, too. Out About You,” and “Til I Hear It From Ani DiFranco was busy it was that performance— You.” The five-piece also paid homage to honing her acoustic guitar In fact, DiFranco’s compositional skills are witnessed by nearly half Tom Petty with a rambunctious Gretsch and skills in Buffalo, New York. And rather than so refined that she required a fresh instru- the world via simulcast— Telecaster-driven romp through Heartbreak- sign on with a major record company, or ment, in myriad tunings, for almost every that cemented his status as ers hit “Even the Losers.” even a cool indie like Sub Pop, the DIY- new bit, keeping trusty technician Lisa an icon of the big hair era. minded DiFranco launched her own label “Sully” Sullivan occupied handing off Alva- Like Gin Blossoms, Collective Soul are also Jones began his Father’s and struck out alone. rez-Yairi guitars for the duration. Later, Ani Day show at House of in their third decade together. The Stock- jokingly warned listeners that they might get bridge, Georgia band also boasts most of Now—some thirty years later—the “Little Blues by recreating that Folksinger” is a couple dozen records deep start feeling queasy because she was going to moment at Wembley the members it started out with in the early play four or five numbers in standard E. ‘90s—including brothers E Roland (lead into a stellar, genre-juggling career that has Stadium. Sliding behind vocals, piano) and Dean Roland (rhythm featured team-ups with singer / songwriter DiFranco praised drummer Higgins and a Roland electric piano, guitar), and bassist Will Turpin. luminaries like Bruce Springsteen, Bob bassist Sickafoose, who recently won a Tony Continued on page 28 20 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice

Jive, reflecting a silly Hollywood idea of Westside African American culture of the time. Noth- ing particularly high quality or memorable, Steve MOVIE REVIEWS but one character has remained a pop icon westsidesteve.com ■■■ By Westside Steve Simmons over the decades, the hard-boiled Detective John Shaft, originally played by Richard Wed. 7/3 • Asbury All Stars all based on a lie. John Lennon once said, Roundtree. (Southside Johnny Tribute) “Being honest may not get you a lot of The series got a reboot about 20 years ago, 7:00 pm • Downtown Barberton V friends but it will always get you the right on Tuscarawas in front of the with Samuel L Jackson joining Richard Lake Theater with special guests ones.” Roundtree, and now two generations of Shafts The Woovs • FREE!

The other, and most important, problem become three with the addition of J.J. (played Sat. 7/6 • Old Firehouse Winery is that Jack is losing his precious con- by Jessie Usher), the estranged son of Jack- 4:30 PM • Geneva-on-the-Lake nection with Ellie (Lily James), his best son’s version of the character. July 8, 9, 10, 11 friend from childhood and, even though Maya (Regina Hall) is Jackson Shaft’s The Keys • Put-in-Bay they won’t admit it yet, the love of his ex-wife, who left him when J.J. was just an 2-4 & 7-10 • Mon. - Thur. life. Just before a rooftop concert planned Yesterday infant. Reason? Same old story from police Sat. 7/20 • 9:30 PM Universal|PG-13|116 min to catapult him to worldwide status, he dramas of every era - a cop’s life was just too Asbury All Stars makes the acquaintance of an old man dangerous and she wanted to raise the son in Appearing at the Buckeye Blues Fest Because this story is so left of center, I in a quiet English town, who gives him at Chapel Hill Mall a more civilized fashion. J.J. is working for think I’ll issue a spoiler alert. If you are a piece of valuable advice about honesty going to see it, you probably want to the FBI however, as a peaceful and bookish Sun. 7/21 • On Tap • Medina and love. That old man is obviously a systems analyst, a far cry from his ultra-cool 5:00 PM • On the patio enjoy the element of surprise; if not, you 78-year-old Lennon who, in this alter- probably won’t care anyway. foul-mouthed tough guy of a father. When July 29, 30, 31 & August 1 nate universe, was never a celebrity and J.J.’s best friend, a reformed drug addict The Keys • Put-in-Bay For many of us of a certain age, the Baby was never murdered. (Personally, I think working in a public service organization, 2-4 & 7-10 Mon. -Thur. that character should have stressed the Boomers, there is an unshakable devotion winds up dead from a drug overdose, J.J. sus- Sat. 8/3 • Old Firehouse Winery to The Beatles, whose music and social Liverpool accent but…). I had expected pects foul play. When his FBI superiors blow 4:30 PM • Geneva-on-the-Lake the film would end with the world revert- influence guided us through most of our him off as he presents his theory, he reluctant- To purchase Westside Steve Simmons childhood and beyond. That being said, ing to the way it was when Jack realizes ly turns to his father for help. Eventually the newest CD A Pirates Life visit there’s always a tendency to look askance what’s really important in life, but that polar opposites mesh into a pretty solid team, www.cdbaby.com/artist/westsidestevesimmons at any project that focuses on The Fab wasn’t the case. That means that when he as the son brings modern detective technol- Four from a millennial point of view. I finally comes clean and tells the world ogy to the table, along with dad’s legendary wanted to make sure that Danny Boyle, that John Paul George and Ringo created status on the tough streets of Harlem. As they the director, was old enough to be a Bea- all this music, they still don’t exist. unravel the plot, the audience is treated to a tles fan, and he was certainly born within According to Boyle, Himesh (who did big helping of action, wisecracks from Samuel the parameters of our generation. He’s all his own singing) was chosen for his L, laugh out loud scenes, a week’s supply of also the guy that directed TRAINSPOT- voice more than his acting but the film f-bombs and, may I say, a hell of a lot of fun. TING and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, isn’t high drama so it didn’t bother me. Frankly, after I saw the film, I checked the giving me absolutely no clue which way In the end, it’s an original concept, highly box office and competing reviews, and I am he was going to go with this one. entertaining, and at least they didn’t pull disappointed this film isn’t selling a lot more Here’s the hook. Jack (Himesh Patel) is a the old dream ending out of their, uh, tickets. It’s not great art, it’s just great fun. struggling singer-songwriter who experi- dramatic bag of tricks. Besides the fact that this film is pure enter- ences a change in his life when, after B- tainment, and especially considering its roots being hit by a bus, he finds himself trans- and Harlem setting, it exhibits almost none of ported to an alternate universe where WSS the current trend toward ham-handed political some common things never existed. For correctness. Just remember that John Shaft, example, there are no cigarettes or Coca- rhythm and blues, and great big cars were Cola but most importantly there have cooler back in the seventies, but this could never been any Beatles. That means this have been Asians in Chinatown, Irish in South unknown musician now has dozens of Boston, or Italians in Little Italy. Unlike Spike the greatest songs in the world in his sole Lee’s vision of everything being us-versus- possession. First his friends, then the lo- them racially, this one is us versus them cal music community, then the world will meaning the good guys versus the bad guys. regard this kid as the greatest songwriter And don’t tell me it doesn’t bring a smile to in the history of music and his fame and your face when you hear that Isaac Hayes fortune skyrocket. Under the influence of Shaft soundtrack as the bad guys are about to get a particularly nasty Los Angeles manag- Warner Brothers|R|111 min their asses kicked. er, Jack is poised to become the biggest After the racial tensions in the 1960s began A- star the world has ever known. But of to subside a bit, a phenomenon took place in course, there’s a downside. First of all, American Cinema called Blaxploitation films. WSS Jack realizes that this newfound fame is Mostly they consisted of violence and 1970s Continued on page 22 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 21 North Coast Voice Continued from page 21 sworth is charismatic enough to almost trash cans wherever she takes him. I’m a big fan of, and Richard Chamberlain, pull it off. Another story line involves Little Bo who was a TV icon as Doctor Kildare from They do tie-in Agent M’s encounter with Peep (Annie Potts) and her three porce- 1961 through 1966, probably before many the baby alien, but by that point nobody lain sheep, who have been separated from of your parents were born. really cares. I can’t imagine there would the rest of the toys and find themselves The film consists of a series of vignettes, be a suitable number five but who knows? on the shelf in an antique store in an five short horror features, each of which D+ amusement park. When Bonnie’s family begins with somebody stumbling across takes a trip to that very same park, Forky a spooky old theater and finding the show WSS gets lost and winds up in the clutches of reflects their deepest darkest fear. First off, Gabby (Christina Hendricks), a talking a bunch of C-list actors are chased by a Men In Black doll not unlike Chatty Cathy. She has a psycho killer wearing a welding mask. Add International sinister plan and some decidedly creepy in a bunch of parasitical giant spiders from Sony Columbia|PG-13|114 min henchman in the form of ventriloquist outer space and a twist. dummies. All the toys band together to Another representative in the summer Next up is a self-conscious young woman rescue the little wastebasket refugee, as engaged to a handsome young man who season’s flood of retreads is the fourth Woody and Bo Peep rekindle a romantic installment of MEN IN BLACK. So far convinces her to have plastic surgery so that attraction. The themes of loyalty, love, her face and body can be as perfect as his it has the honor of being the polar op- redemption, and teamwork shine in the posite of TOY STORY 4, in that while mothers. A long way from his role as the most perfectly scripted, voiced (the list handsome and kindly Kildare, Chamber- TS4 has shown consistent quality, MEN of celebrities is seemingly endless), and IN BLACK, which didn’t start at a very Toy Story 4 lain, still debonair in his 85 years, but he is Disney/Pixar|G|100 min animated film of the year, actually in now more of a mad scientist. And we know lofty point to begin with, has degraded quite a few years. Plus, Woody and Buzz with every step along its journey to Not only is Disney the world champion at how creepy hospitals can be, even if the Lightyear (Tim Allen) are a movie team hook has been borrowed from Rod Serling. complete mediocrity. I understand that producing family-oriented entertainment, that reminds me a lot of Rocky Balboa Hollywood will keep a franchise alive as but they are also one of the smartest. If I At the outset of segment 3, Rourke shows and Apollo Creed, previously rivals up and introduces himself as the projection- long as they think there are a few bucks can paraphrase an old maxim, Disney is turned stout allies. I loved it. to be made and this has to be one of those fully aware that if you can’t beat them, ist and bids the newest customer, a Catholic cases. buy them. Pixar was originally the anima- A priest, “Welcome to My Nightmare,” as tion division of Lucas Films, later pur- WSS the story stumbles into a cheap and bloody The original MIB was a somewhat amus- rip-off of THE EXORCIST. Next up, a ing action comedy starring Will Smith chased by Steve Jobs and the Apple gang and finally in 1986 one of the tentacles of young single mother visits what appears to and Tommy Lee Jones who have long be a psychiatrist, at the urging of her foul- since bid their goodbyes. In this outing, the Disney octopus. With the release of the 4th episode of The Toy Story Saga, mouthed children, who get to figure out the stodgy boss and hot shot young agent what must be hallucinations, as the world are played by Liam Neeson, known as they’ve set a benchmark previously un- touched by any other motion picture fran- around her becomes increasingly ugly. It High T, and Chris Hemsworth, Agent H, seems everyone is actively urging her on to respectively, with the addition of a rookie chise. There have been sequels that have been just as good as the original picture, suicide. Why? Who knows. Furthermore, Agent M, played by Tessa Thompson. who cares? Finally, a young piano prodigy, When she was a child, she was involved even a few 3rd outings which have been pretty good, but never have I seen a No. Riley, survives a deadly attack that leaves in a brief encounter with a baby alien. both his parents dead after a recital. Upon This was unbeknownst to the agents who 4 as good as this one. When Kenny Log- gins sang about watching his son sleeping awakening, the doctors tell him he actually handled the situation, and therefore she Nightmare Cinema died on the operating table for 17 minutes escaped the effects of the mind erasing with his old bear, he captured the idea Cranked up films|R|119 min perfectly. Toys are immortal, reincarnated and it seems this experience has given him flashbulbs the agents all carry, and it’s I think we’ve talked about this before, but the ability to, like THE SIXTH SENSE, see that memory that prompted her to sign over and over, and there will always be children to love them. in my opinion almost all horror movies dead people. Like Grandma in the Toy Tele- up for the MIB division of the FBI, CIA, are garbage, mostly because the sequel phone episode of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, or whatever the hell it’s part of. She will As Episode 4 begins, all the toys have degenerates so badly and there is so much his mother’s spirit is urging him to join her end up in London under the direction moved on to another child, Bonnie, who imitation going on, but there are icons in the world of the Dead. Also, the attacker of High T and partnered up with Agent is less fascinated by a 50s era cowboy along the way. Without even mentioning the has come to the hospital to kill the only H and become embroiled in the flimsy doll than her male predecessor. The stout- classics (FRANKENSTEIN, The WOLF- witness to the crime. This one’s actually the excuse for a plot concerning some Mega hearted Woody (Tom Hanks) feels a bit MAN, DRACULA, etc), there are some best story of the five but still not particu- weapon. The plot really doesn’t matter neglected but never gives up on his devo- modern-day landmarks including TEXAS larly great. Also,, if one of the reasons you very much because in all incarnations tion to the child who is facing her first CHAINSAW, THE EXORCIST, and even show up for this is to see Mickey Rourke of the MIB, it’s only there as a binder to day in kindergarten. Here she will make the Jason and Freddy series. I realize there let me clue you in - he has maybe 15 words hold together scenes featuring dozens the acquaintance of a decidedly non-tra- is a new CHILD’S PLAY in the theaters but of total dialogue and one minute of screen of different types of space creatures, ditional new toy friend. For an art project, frankly I’m a little tired of retreads and also, time. apparently the ones that didn’t make the she fashions a little character from parts I’ve heard a little bit of buzz about NIGHT- cut for the STAR WARS bar scène. That she’s found in the wastebasket - one of Anyway, if you are a big fan of horror MARE CINEMA, which just hit the brick- movies, I might give this one a C+. If you prototype has become more and more those plastic sporks, a couple baby doll and-mortar theaters. The buzz is that it’s the threadbare as sequels are released. eyes, and some pipe cleaners - and names aren’t, I’d give it a C-, and of course that’s most gruesome film in a long time, so this is on the curve relative to other horror films The dialogue, which is mostly quips from him Forky (Tony Hale). As only a child just for you aficionados, not those looking Agent H, is meant to be cutesy but winds can do, Bonnie loves Forky, even though for date night fare or some place to drop off C up usually just annoying. Luckily, Hem- it’s his natural instinct to try and return to the kids. Also, it stars Mickey Rourke, who WSS 22 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice Continued from page 15 entrance. Cain Park is located at 14591 Rock CLE hosted at the House of Blues Superior Road in Cleveland Heights. Cleveland consists of two stages, 10 jewelers threading fine gold wire around bands, and proceeds go directly to Laura’s exquisite crystals and jewels, clothiers, The Cain Park Arts Festival 2019 Food Home – a shelter supporting women and soap makers and more. Try your hand at Vendor roster is filled with award- children in need. Seeing a disconnect in archery, axe-throwing and other games winning food trucks and more! This year the Cleveland music scene between male of skill. we are happy to welcome THE SWEET SPOT, WILD SPORK, SNOWIE DAZE, lead and female-fronted bands, the event Joan of Arc is here! BUCKEYE CHOCOLATE AND EURO- was founded to help raise the profile of Joan of Arc has come to the beautiful PEAN GOURMET ALMONDS, NOTH- woman musicians and their band mem- village of Avaloch to enlist help in her ING BUNDT CAKES, THE PEARL bers. Women Rock CLE is dedicated to battle against the French King. Come ASIAN KITCHEN, THE PIEROGI highlighting bands across the spectra of join her band of brave followers as she LADY, and SLYMAN’S FOOD TRUCK. contemporary music. courageously seeks the support of our The Arts Festival will also feature live About Laura’s Home: For women and own goodly King William and sets out to entertainment throughout the weekend. children, we are a bridge from crisis prove herself to him at our own Human On Friday, July 12, LOST STATE OF to stability and self-sufficiency. Today, Chess Match. FRANKLIN will be in the Evans Am- hundreds of single-mothers and their Throughout the day, along with Joan, phitheater 3:30-7:30pm and CHARLIE children are experiencing or on the verge explore the wonders of our exciting MOSBROOK with REBECCA WOH- of homelessness. With 166 beds and 55 village. Laugh with the Washing Well LEVER perform in the Alma Theater rooms, Laura’s Home offers a variety of Wenches, thrill to the excitement of the 4-5:30pm and 6-7:30pm. On Saturday, services intended to prepare women and combat armored Joust, and revel with July 13, the Evans Amphitheater will children for positive, productive futures. our many delightful and merry musi- have the ALYSSA BOYD TRIO 12-2pm, More info: www.thecitymission.org cians. LENNY RUSSO BAND 2:30-4:30pm, Featured Artists: and THE SHOOTOUTS 5-7pm. The When your stomach growls sink your MAURA ROGERS AND THE BEL- Alma Theater will have the family show teeth into a colossal Turkey Legge or LOWS: The passionate vocals and poetic MA’AT IS MISSING: DECIPHER- sit down for an authentic full-course, lyrics delivered by Maura Rogers will tug ING MANNERS at 12:30pm, 2pm, and fire-roasted chicken dinner, and finish at your heart and the Bellows will get the 3:30pm.On Sunday, July 15, THE NUM- your day off with delectable homemade rest of your body moving. This Ameri- frozen custards and pastries. BERS BAND WITH ERNIE KRIVDA will be in the Evans Amphitheater 1-4pm Continued on page 24 Step back in time to an age of romance and the family show MISSION IS POS- and chivalry, where brave knights battle SIBLE: WHAT GOES UP MUST COME for the favor of the Queen, fair damsels DOWN will be in the Alma Theater at and minstrels frolic, and the villagers 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm. and enjoy a festival day with much mer- riment! Cain Park is located on Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads.An http://medievalfaire.com Arts Festival parking shuttle is available for this event. The free shuttle runs Sat- urday, July 13 (10am-8pm) and Sunday, 42Nd Annual Cain July 14 (12-5pm). Those interested should park at Cleveland Heights City Hall (40 Park Arts Festival, Severance Circle) and take Lolly the Trol- July 12-14 ley to and from the Arts Festival. Cain Park’s 42nd Annual Arts Festival returns to Cleveland Heights July 12, 13, and 14. The Cain Park Arts Festival is a Concert Announcements juried fine arts and crafts event featur- Women Rock Cle ing the work of artists from across the country with a wide range of fine art cat- Saturday, July 20 @ egories including painting, photography, House Of Blues prints, jewelry, ceramics, glass, leather, sculpture, wood, and other materials. General Admission Tickets: $10 On sale Now This all ages and family-friendly arts Hosted by: Gabrielle Kreuz festival is open Friday, July 12 (3-8pm) Saturday, July 13 (10am-8pm), and An annual music festival consisting of the Sunday, July 14 (12-5pm). Admission best up-and-coming female-fronted acts is free on Friday and $5 per person on Northeast Ohio has to offer, Women Rock Saturday and Sunday (children 12 and CLE’s mission is to elevate the reach of under are free). Tickets can be purchased Cleveland musicians while also benefiting in advance at the Cain Park Ticket Of- local organizations who serve women in fice (216-371-3000) or at the Festival our community. The 3rd annual Women North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 23 North Coast Voice Continued from page 23 town since. cana band rooted in folk, rock, and blues MADELINE FINN: Rustbelt native and is fronted by three females and rallies a multi-instrumentalist Madeline Finn lively mix of vocal harmonies, soul-stir- works hard to make sure the focus of her ring accordion & guitar leads, and fresh performances go beyond just the voice. dynamic rhythms. Maura Rogers and She strives to craft songs that call upon the Bellows released their latest album the intensity and emotion of her pop- “Always” and producer Jim Wirt (Fiona punk history while blending with her love Apple, Lake Street Dive, Incubus) said, of Acoustic/Americana music. “every note played on this album per- V fectly expresses the honesty of the songs. KID TIGRRR: A sparkly & ethereal Maura’s voice is idyllic, unlike anyone electric solo project of Jenna Fournier, I’ve ever worked with.” MR&B have who fronts one of Cleveland’s rock Listen To opened for Shovels and Rope, Welshly staples, NIIGHTS. Combining layers of Arms, Mason Jennings, The Dustbowl looped guitar and the lulling ambiance of Revival, Wild Child, Will Hoge, The Ac- shoegaze with confessional songwriting cidentals, and many wonderful others. and contagious melody, KID TIGRRR AJ & THE WOODS: Founded on the invites listeners into her intimate world of sweet nostalgia of delta blues, AJ & melancholy and enchantment. The Woods elevates roots rock to a new THE DREAM MASONS: Indie act The height. Their sultry sound features strik- Dream Masons create slinky blues-folk and have a six-pack on us! ing female vocals and intricate guitar with a bite, offering up punchy, old melodies which organically blends pas- school moments. The Dream Masons sionate folk, rock, and blues music. Home were formed in 2016 as singer Annasta- grown in Cleveland, Ohio and established cia, who says she “knew of” guitarist Eric Make requests at in 2015, AJ & The Woods plays through- Hellinger from other musicians, heard out Ohio and the region. the guy playing at a studio in Huron Facebook.com/WFXJTheFox ALYSSA BOYD: Alyssa Boyd Quartet where she was recording her “folk-y” captivates their audiences with a jazzy, solo project. “I met all the guys in the neo-soul ambiance. Powerful vocals, and band at studios,” says Annastacia. “We a bassist that shreds, this charming four were all working on other projects, but piece aims to give you all the feels! it was a meant-to-be type of thing. We came together first as musicians and then More Country GUARANTEED! THE SCENIC ROUTE: The Scenic had to learn to be friends. We’ve finally Route is a five-piece rock band from gotten there.” Canton, Ohio. The band was founded in 2011 by lead vocalist, Rachel Crozier. For HEYOHWELL: Heyohwell is an up and the past eight years, the band has worked coming two-piece indie pop band from hard to build a name in the vibrant NE Cleveland, Ohio. The duo consists of Ohio music scene. The band’s original Hallie Hertrick(vocals/guitar) and Matt music is rock flavored with elements Heckman(drums). The pair focuses on of pop, funk, R&B and blues to create creating exciting, interesting music with something truly unique. Their newest infectious hooks, and prides themselves EP, “Ultraviolet,” dropped in June 2019, on their energetic live performances. and is a milestone for the band as a more Heyohwell has played many venues mature, modern sound. The band is also across Cleveland, from the Grog Shop to invested in the community, lending their the Agora and etc. The duo’s next record talents to causes such as gender equality is set to release in the summer of 2019. and empowerment, arts education, and INDRÉ: Indré is a singer/songwriter from animal rights. Akron, Ohio. She released her debut HERA: HERA is a Cleveland based album, “Serenity” in February 2019, and Electronic-Pop Duo, brought together she continues to touch the hearts of the by their common love of experiment- Akron music scene with her powerful MORNINGS 5-10am ing with sounds, rhythms and looping. vocal range and emotional depth as a Their unique sound features lush har- songwriter. As she grows, her future only monies atop a layered synth and bluesy gets brighter, and her potential rivals that guitar backbone. Particularly inspired by of the biggest artists in the game. Women Rock CLE’18, Neha and Nathan GABRIELLA KREUZ (Host): started their musical journey at the end of 983TheBull.com Gabriella Kreuz is a freelance broadcast 2018 and have been performing around Continued on page 29 24 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice

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Evidence in the world. from more than 100 countries demonstrates Sun. August 4 Nothing is harder to do these days than nothing. Now she is sharing her journey, from that people’s motivations and behavior 2:00-5:00PM But in a world where our value is determined reflect the extent to which they take sur- Melbourne schoolgirl to international by our 24/7 data productivity . . . doing nothing vival for granted - and that modernization Debonne Vineyards superstar, in this deeply personal book. may be our most important form of resistance. changes them in roughly predictable ways. Warm, candid, and moving, Don’t Stop So argues artist and critic Jenny Odell in this This book explains the rise of environmen- To Book: 440-796-3057 Believin’ is Olivia Newton-John’s story field guide to doing nothing (at least as capital- talist parties, gender equality, and same-sex www.agelessband.com in her own words for the very first time. ism defines it). Odell sees our attention as the marriage through a new, empirically-tested version of modernization theory. Check out our videos! North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 25 North Coast Voice Jams and Events Off The Wooden Spool Irish, Folk, & Old Time Music an Etsy shop By Laura Fidel Unique quilted gifts Jams, festivals, and beautiful weather! • Note schedule change: Irish Session, These are the things that make July a Saturday, July 27th 2:40-4:30 pm at Wil- V wonderful month for music in NEO. Take loughby Fine Arts Association Gallery, from the heart a look at the number and diversity of this 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH month’s listings and I think you’ll agree 44094, Phone: 440-951-7500. Visit my shop for information and pricing. that there is something for everyone! Regularly Scheduled: • Tune Traders open session ...fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm at West • Ukelele Club: Monday evenings at Woods/Geauga Park in Geauga County... Perry Public Library from 7-8:45 pm. The off Rt. 87. library is located at 3753 Main St., Perry, 440-259-3300. Contact Gary at pens- Special Events, etc. [email protected] for more info. Begin- • Willoughby Scottish and Irish summer ners are welcome. Note: this event may Sessions - 1st Wednesdays, 7 pm until be cancelled if the library is closed for a it’s too dark to see. The sessions are at Monday holiday. the gazebo in Point Park Downtown Wil- loughby. Inclement weather may cause • Irish Jam, 1st Saturday of the month, cancellation. Briquettes Smokehouse in the historic Ashtabula Harbor, 2-4 pm. Briquettes • Drum Circle second Friday at Relax- is located behind Harbor Perk at 405 ation for Health & Center for Growth, Vandy Linhart [email protected] Etsy shop - offthewoodenspool Morton Dr. 6:30-8:30PM, 2049 W. Prospect, Ashtabula, OH., 44004. For the summer • Cancelled for the summer, resuming in months, drum circles at Walnut Beach September: Old Time Jam, 2nd Saturday on the third Friday, 7-9 pm. See NEO of the month, led by Joel Specht at the United Facebook for more information. Harbor Perk, 1025 Bridge St., Ashtabula, OH, 440-964-9277, from 4-6:30 pm. • Hale Farm Music in the Valley, July 13- 14th, 10-5 pm. Hale Farm is located at • Magic Tree Irish Jam, 3rd Sunday at 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OH 44210. Visit Magic Tree Pub, 7463 South Ave., Board- www.halefarm.org for more information. Jeremy James man, OH (1/4 mile south of Rt. 224), 6-8 pm. Contact Frank Krygowski at frkry- • Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival, July and [email protected] for more information. 19 – 21, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, OH https://clevelandirish.org Mark Allen • Open Jam, 4th Saturday of the month, There will be plenty of activities and For nearly 5 years led by Andrej Debevc at Scribbler’s Cof- wonderful music at this year’s festival. Mark and Jeremy fee Co., 388 S. Broadway, Geneva, 440- Our friends from Ballinloch have a gig at 466-2233, from 2-4:30 pm. All instru- the festival. teamed up on 97.1 WREO. ments and styles welcome. The stars have Sessions and workshops hosted by some now aligned to present • Erie Irish Jam, 2nd Sunday of the of your favorite performers! Join us! The Mark and Jeremy month, 2-4 pm at the Tap House Bar, 333 festival needs volunteers. Go to https:// State St., Erie, PA. Traditional Irish tunes, signup.com/go/aCMomzA to sign up for Together Again! instruments and percussion, please! volunteer shifts. Join "Mark & Jer" weekday mornings from 5:30 til 10am • Old-Time Jam, MT Glass, Cleveland • Looking ahead to August: Raccoon as they start your day Hts., 13443 Cedar Rd. (just west of Melt), County Music Festival Cleveland Heights, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (www.raccooncountymusicfestival.com), at 7 p.m. Blue Sky Folk Festival(https://neomha. Enjoy Great Savings With “Discount Deals” org/blue-sky-folk-festival) and Music Along the River Online: www.mix971FM.com (www.facebook.com/MusicAlongTheRiver). 26 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 North Coast Voice KICKIN’ IT

Kent Stage Welcomes VBilly Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters • Wed., July 17 at 8pm Fronted by the mercurial actor and musi- guard - and recorded its 2008 debut, simply cian and drummer Billy Bob (known here as titled The Boxmasters. To augment their W.R., - obviously William Robert) Thornton, sound - and allow W.R. Thornton to step out the Boxmasters (the membership, at least from behind the drums to take the vocals to in the recording capacity, rounded out by the people - the Boxmasters recruited some J.D. Andrew on bass, guitars, and vocals sidemen to take on their road trips. These and Michael Wayne Butler on guitars and musicians included Brad Davis on mando- lap steel) are a California-based electric lin, guitar, and vocals; Teddy Andreadis on rockabilly/country rock band that is influ- harmonica and organ/keys; and Mike Bruce enced by the sounds of Johnny Cash, Merle on drums. Later in 2008 the band released the Haggard, and Buck Owens but puts a unique holiday album Christmas Cheer, also on Van- spin on the genre by adding a dash of British guard. Released in 2009, Modbilly featured Invasion-era rock (Beatles, Stones, Kinks) to two discs, one stocked with originals and the the mix. The band honed its skills in its early other with covers. days by playing a handful of live shows in Tickets for this show are $35 for Gold Circle, the California area, as well as a few gigs in and $25 for Reserved Seats. The show begins Tecate, Mexico. The three-piece soon entered at 8pm, with doors opening at 7pm. the studio - after securing a deal with Van- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Sun, September 29 With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, The tive album, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume Nitty Gritty Dirt Band remains one of the most III, arrived in 2003. Soon after, the band earned accomplished bands in American roots music. an additional Grammy for “Earl’s Breakdown,” The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played their first gig which they recorded with Earl Scruggs, Randy www.espn970wfun.com in 1966 in Southern California as a jug band and Scruggs, Vassar Clements and Jerry Douglas. by 1969 had become a cornerstone of the bur- Meanwhile, both “Mr. Bojangles” and Will geoning country-rock community. Their career the Circle Be Unbroken were inducted into the breakthrough came in 1970 with the release of Grammy Hall of Fame. the record Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band took a moment to the single “Mr. Bojangles,” a folksy Top 10 pop acknowledge their incredible history by filming hit that remains a staple of their live show. a 50th anniversary concert event at the Ryman At the peak of their country career, the band Auditorium in Nashville. Guests for that Circlin’ toured Europe with Johnny Cash and June Carter Back special included early Dirt Band member Cash, who hinted that they’d love to appear on Jackson Browne, Sam Bush, Rodney Crowell, a sequel to Will the Circle Be Unbroken, if the Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, John Prine, Jerry band ever decided to make one. That gesture con- Douglas, Byron House, Jerry Jeff Walker, and vinced the band to get back in the studio to record longtime Dirt Band member Jimmy Ibbotson. another all-star album. Circle Volume II featured The concert aired as a nation-wide PBS Pledge Johnny and June, as well as Rosanne Cash, Em- special in 2016 and won a regional Emmy for mylou Harris, Levon Helm, John Hiatt, Bruce Special Event Coverage. Hornsby, John Denver, Ricky Skaggs, New Grass Today, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band consists of Jeff Revival, and many other marquee names - not Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, for years to mention encore performances by Roy Acuff, known as “the new guy,” and Jim Photoglo, a Jimmy Martin, and Earl Scruggs. Released in friend of the band whose credits include co-writing 1989, the album won three Grammys and a CMA “Fishin’ in the Dark”, as well as touring and record- Award for Album of the Year. ing with Carole King, Dan Fogelberg, and Vince As the country music landscape shifted toward Gill. Newest members Jaime Hanna and Ross Listen to Local ESPN 970 WFUN Programming... a youth market, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band kept Holmes also bring years of experience to the band. on touring and recording. They played on two Hanna toured and recorded with The Mavericks and projects by The Chieftains, cut a song with Karla Gary Allan, while Holmes toured and recorded with Lake County Captains, Lake Erie Football, Bonoff for an album dedicated to the 1996 Olym- Mumford & Sons and Bruce Hornsby. pics, and contributed “Maybe Baby” to a Buddy Tickets for this show are $50 - $65 Doors: 6:30 & Local High School Sports! Holly tribute, Not Fade Away. Another collabora- pm / Show: 7:30 pm www.thekentstage.com North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 27 North Coast Voice Continued from page 20 der how much of the performance is live Without Hats—the Canadian electro-pop between Fender Stratocasters and Tele- the 60-something Englishman belted out a (human hands), and how much is Memo- group behind 1982’s ubiquitous “Safety casters, Cray dropped jaws and got feet pitch-perfect “Hide and Seek” that tugged rex…er, MIDI. But HoJo fans realize that Dance.” Formed—and still fronted—by the shuffling with Shame and a Sin (1993) heartstrings and readied Sunday night yes, much of his early canon derived from slender, slithery Igor Doroschuk, the group sizzler “I Shiver,” In My Soul (2014) entry revelers for the up-tempo dance marathon analog synths like Prophets and Emulators, dazzled with a batch of beauts from 2012’s “Hip Tight Onions,” and This Time (2009) to follow. and that he only incorporated additional Love in the Age of War (“Girl With the culinary cut “Chicken in the Kitchen.” state-of-the-art tech into his compositions in Silicon Eyes,” “Head Above Water”) and “You all out there?” joked Cray, craning It’s no secret that Jones’ latest effort, Trans- the ‘90s and ‘00s. the thirty-two year old earworm “Pop Goes his neck to peer into the Evans Amphithe- form, continues the thematic threads woven the World.” on 2015’s Engage. That’s because it’s the So even when you hear layers of lush key- ater darkness. “You cool?” Cool we were. second in a planned quartet of albums boards undulating away but plainly see that The band, which now consists of a couple Perhaps not as cool as Cray, but copacetic. Jones is doing nothing with his digits, you whose lyrics speak to the human condition: female keyboardist / singers, a Mohawk- Cohn was joined onstage for his set by the know he labored intensely at some earlier isolation, inclusion, communication, and headed drummer, and a long-haired heavy infamous Blind Boys of Alabama, who’ve point when programming those bits and collaboration will inform the music on the metal guitarist, also pumped things up existed in one form or another since the beats into his machines—and on his Ableton forthcoming Dialog and Global Citizen as with “I Like,” “Antarctica,” and a cover of 1940s—and which still counts feisty vo- Live software. well. Abba’s “SOS.” And yes, glitter-shirted Do- calist Jimmy Carter as its leader. Cohn and roschuk and company signed off with lively The keyboard wunderkind rolled out several Moreover, Jones had cohort Robbie Bron- the Boys premiered a couple songs from nimann with him to man a majority of the Rhythm of Youth culture bomb “Safety their forthcoming joint album Work to Do, new tracks from Transform in Cleveland— Dance,” which had the 40 and 50-year-olds enough to comprise a third of the show— synths, samples, and staccato beats heard on melding the former’s piano, guitar, and the pulsating “Take Us Higher,” “Beating in the audience dancing and moving their husky vocal strains with the latter’s ex- but he was careful to cater to ticketholders arms in “S” formation. by shuffling them with more familiar tracks Mr. Neg,” “Hero in Your Eyes,” “Human quisite gospel harmonies. Carter teasingly from his celebrated early efforts, Humans Touch,” and “At the Speed of Love.” Which Because hey, they can dance if they want to. referred to Cohn as their “Hebrew friend,” Lib (1984) and Dream Into Action (1985). left Howard free to visit down front with a nickname the Ohio native accepted as a The resulting set gave Jones an opportunity fans and sing into a headset microphone as badge of honor. lights and images flickered on a screen in Robert Cray, Marc to demonstrate his continued dedication to Clad in matching mustard-colored suits, the background. forward-thinking—to musical evolution— Cohn, Blind Boys of the four blind singers (and their sighted and gifted longtime fans with plenty of It was a fascinating exercise in work- Alabama guitarist) alternately sat and stood to reasons to cut loose and croon along. ing smarter, not harder. And the audience Cohn’s right and belted out on “Silver We’re always suspicious when we spy lap- seemed to enjoy having the star closer to Cain Park June 18, 2019 Thunderbird,” “Safe Place,” “Walk in top computers and camouflaged keyboards them—dancing and singing with them— Jerusalem,” and a version of “Amazing on a concert stage. One can’t help but won- rather than stuck behind a bank of key- Grace,” whose progression borrowed a boards a la Keith Emerson or Rick Wake- little from “House of the Rising Sun.” man. Cohn’s organist, bassist, and drummer What’s more, Jones bullet-pointed the provided sturdy backbeats and church-like proceedings by going acoustic (relatively chords, enhancing the already spiritual speaking) on a few of the familiar hits: He vibe. returned to his Roland for “No One is to Each Blind Boy had chance to shine Blame” while guitarist Robin Boult tickled on his own too, whether his voice be a his six-string, and he broke “Life in One We first beheld the slight- piercing falsetto, low tenor or bass, or (in Day” into a two-part (one slow, one fast) of-hand guitar magic of Carter’s case) a rugged rasp. Meanwhile, medley that melded Ragtime with New Robert Cray back in 1987, Cohn strummed on his acoustic guitar or Wave. Cross That Line (1989) smash “Ever- when the Georgian blues- twinkled away on piano—as he did on his lasting Love” and Dream Into Action (1985) rocker (“Smoking Gun”) signature hit “Walking in Memphis.” ditty were other crowd-pleasers. opened for Eric Clapton Alligator Records soul singer Shemekia Jones wrapped by letting loose on “What Is at Richfield Coliseum. Copeland opened the Clay / Cohn gig Love?” “New Song,” and “Things Can Only Decades on, Cray is still with a few numbers from her latest CD Get Better” while cavorting with a red Korg kicking it, having cut (America’s Child) and a couple choice old- “keytar,” allowing onlookers to finally get Nothin’ But Love in 2012, ies from her 20-year career. The daughter a glimpse the finger-magic he can make on In My Soul in 2014, and of bluesman Johnny “Clyde” Copeland, keyboards, Moogs, and modular instru- Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm Shemekia has supported The Rolling ments. in 2017. And yeah, the Stones and sung on stage with Jeff Beck Future “hits” will probably elude Jones, guy can still play (and and Carlos Santana. The Harlem native given the nature of today’s homogenized sing) with the best of said most of her lyrics draw from her new corporate radio. But this Cleveland stop ‘em—like mentors Albert role as mother: The verses of “Ain’t Got reaffirmed just how convincing a self- Collins, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and Time for Hate” and “Would You Take My described studio mad scientist like Howard the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. Blood” imagine a world where a person’s can be in person—and how deep a connec- Cray and his airtight crackerjack band skin color doesn’t count as much as what’s tion his tunes continue to make with his delighted Ohio fans on a picture-perfect inside…if it matters at all. “Ghetto Child” core audience. summer night last week at Cain Park, fol- enumerated our nation’s many inequities. But perhaps the night’s most pleasant sur- lowing a homecoming set by Beachwood Copeland’s booming, spine-tingling voice prise came in the form of opening act Men High School graduate (and Grammy- certainly filled Evans Amphitheater, even winner) Marc Cohn. Dividing his time when she went off-microphone at the end. 28 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | July 3, 2019 - August 7, 2019 6/26/2019 Ws Vessel

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