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T he ’70’s was arguably the greatest decade for rock music. And what album better epitomizes that after Pink Floyd come to regret his actions and spoke of his released their musical masterwork The Wall desire to build ‘a wall’ between himself and to close out the decade? On November 30th, the audience. the monumental 26 - song double album The album’s overriding themes are opus turns thirty, (feel old now?). based upon the causes and implications of Immensely successful upon its release, The self-imposed isolation, symbolized by the Wall was the best selling album of 1980 in metaphorical wall of the title. The songs the United States. It is one of the best-selling create an approximate storyline of events in double albums of all time, and is in the top the life of the protagonist, Pink. His father five best-selling albums of all time in the dies during Pink’s childhood (Water’s father US. It debuted at no. 2 in Rolling Stone’s top was killed during World War II). He is 100. oppressed by his overprotective mother, and The Wall is a rock opera that centers on tormented at school by tyrannical, abusive the character Pink , who is largely based on teachers. Each of these traumas becomes the band’s bassist and lyricist Roger “ another brick in the wall ” . Pink becomes a Waters . Pink encounters obstacles rock star, his relationships marred by throughout his life, beginning with the loss infidelity, drug use, and outbursts of violence. of his father during World War II, continuing As his marriage crumbles, Pink finishes with abuse from his schoolteachers, an building the wall, completing his isolation overprotective mother, and the desertion of from human contact. his wife - all of which factor into Pink’s Now hidden behind his freshly isolation from society, represented by the completed “wall”, Pink’s crisis escalates, metaphorical “Wall” of the album title. culminating in a hallucinatory on-stage However the concept for the album performance where he believes that he is a dates back in 1977 during the Animals tour. fascist dictator, and that his concerts are like Roger Waters became very uncomfortable Neo-Nazi rallies, where he sets his men on doing such large shows at stadiums. He felt fans he considers unworthy. Tormented with a disconnect between Floyd’s fans vs. the guilt, he places himself on trial, his inner artistic value of the music and show during judge ordering him to “tear down the wall”, their performances. Although he knew there opening Pink to the outside world. The were many fans at the shows that were there album’s end runs into its beginning with the to appreciate the experience, he became closing words “Isn’t this where...” The first frustrated with the behavior of their song on the album, “In the Flesh?“ begins audiences. He would often yell abusively at with the words “...we came in?”—with a disruptive audiences who wouldn’t stop continuation of the melody of the last song, yelling and screaming during the quieter “Outside the Wall”—hinting at the cyclical numbers. nature of Water’s theme. Finally, on July 6, 1977, the last show The album includes several references to of the Animals tour, in Montreal Canada at former band-member Syd Barrett . Olympic Stadium, a small riot at the front of ‘Nobody Home’ hints at Barrett’s condition the stage followed the band’s eventual exit. during Pink Floyd’s abortive US tour of That night, Waters spat in the face of a 1967, such as “wild, staring eyes”, “Hendrix disruptive fan; The Wall grew out of Waters’ perm”, and “elastic bands keeping my shoes thoughts about this incident, particularly his on”. The following song, ‘Comfortably growing awareness that stardom had Numb’, is a allegory of Water’s experiences alienated him from his audience. He would during the Animals tour , where he was 4 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 November 18 - December 2, 2009 injected with a muscle relaxant to combat the about Roger, for Roger” however, he thought animations of fiendish floral designs, effects of hepatitis. that it needed further work. marching hammers, Pink’s scorpion bride, Putting together The Wall had its Due to the enormity in size and how and a whole hosts of images following sides consequences however. The biggest being lavish the show, The Wall concert was only three and four of the album. The show ends the eventual break up of the band where performed a handful of times each in four with a spectacular climax by tearing the wall David Gilmour and Roger Waters would cities: Los Angeles, 7 shows; Uniondale down with the cardboard bricks collapsing never work together again. ‘Comfortably (Long Island), 5 shows; around the stage exposing Pink before his Numb’ had its origins in Dortmund, West peers. Gilmour’s debut solo album, Germany, 8 To commemorate the tearing down the and was the focus of much Berlin Wall, Waters recreated the Wall show of the in Berlin in 1990, alongside the ruins of the Wall. He was joined by a number of guest artists including Bryan Adams, Scorpions, Van Morrison, The Band, Tim Curry, Cyndi Lauper, Sinéad O’Connor, Marianne Faithfull, Joni Mitchell, Ute Lemper and Thomas Dolby. This show was bigger than the previous Wall shows as Waters built an 82 ft. high wall and 550 ft long. About 400,000 people attended the show and an estimated 500 million in 35 countries watched it on TV. It is available on The Wall Live in Berlin DVD. Roger Waters’s management has confirmed that he is seriously considering touring The Wall in its entirety in 2010 and 2011. How the Tour will be staged is still creative unknown. 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8 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 November 18 - December 2, 2009 impression on me.” Graceland really offers a lot to the fans. It’s a roll travels and current events, please visit: Trina is currently keeping busy with place where fans can come to meet with www.daytrippin.com writing and travel. “ I still publish an online other fans and celebrate Elvis’ legacy. It was www.beatles-history.net version of Daytrippin’ on the web. I have the most important location in Elvis’ life and www.examiner.com/x4732-celebrity-travel- also started writing a rock and roll/celebrity offers insight to him as a person. It reminds examiner travel column on Examiner.com. I also have the world of how much he accomplished created a comprehensive Beatles History site, with all his awards and memorabilia on which will be an ongoing project. This site display.” will be especially helpful to the younger Trina continues, “For every legendary generation who seem to favor the internet musician or performer, I think there should instead of books in order to learn the history be a place like this for their fans. I would of The Beatles.” love to one day open a Beatles museum here Trina has left New York in favor of in the States for all of us who can’t warmer temperatures and the travel to continuous music culture of Los Angeles. “Being out here, of course there is a lot of history and sites pertaining to The Doors,” said Trina. “I was able to recently tour a home in Palm Springs that Elvis Presley once lived in. It’s neat to walk along the Hollywood Rock of At Elvis Presley’s birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi. Fame and watch the fans. There is so much going on out here.” Liverpool every year. When asked what rock and roll landmark We’d have a permanent place to celebrate has left an impression on her the most, Trina The Beatles’ legacy!” said, “Graceland. I am also a big Elvis Presley fan and I think the overall concept of For more information about Trina’s rock and

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A pair of rhythm and blues Santana hit “Evil Ways.” Perhaps the biggest veteran of sessions with everyone singers paid homage, Nona Hendryx with surprise on the program was singer-guitarist from Elvis Presley to Willie her sweet original tune, “Nightbird,” Carolyn Wonderland, an up-and-coming Nelson, the house band kicked off inspired by Joplin, and “Move Over” and singer who nailed the Joplin rocker “Down the festivities with a spirited Betty LaVette with her smoldering covers of on Me.” “Combination of the Two.” The two of Joplin’s signature hits, “A Woman Joplin’s passion also came across loud song originally appeared on “Cheap Left Lonely” and “Piece of My Heart.” and clear in singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi’s Thrills,” the seminal 1968 album by Joplin’s Guy Clark hails from Texas, where Joplin set, which featured a soaring “Kozmic old band, Big Brother and the Holding was born and raised. Clark’s plaintive Blues,” the sassy “Tell Mama,”and the Company. “Trouble in Mind” and “She Ain’t Goin’ soulful “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder).” Susan The concert was headlined by Grammy Nowhere” evoked Joplin’s formative years is married to Derek Trucks of the Allman Janis Joplin Tribute Concert Award-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda in the Lone Star State. The country song Brothers Band and tours with the Soul Stew An eclectic assortment of performers Williams, who opened with the debut of a “Silver Threads and Golden Needles,” Revival, a conglomeration of members from filled the bill at Playhouse Square’s State new tune, written especially for the occasion. (which was recorded by Janis when she sang both her own and her husband’s band. She Theatre on Saturday evening, November “I just finished it a little bit ago,” she told a with a bluegrass band, before Big Brother has numerous Grammy nominations and is th 14 to pay a heartfelt tribute to Janis Joplin. near-capacity crowd of 2,000-plus fans and the Holding Company) was crooned in a well respected in the blues community. The show was the grand finale of the 14th before launching into “Difficult Child,” a wonderfully deep voice by Ray Benson of Bob Neuwirth, the Akron native annual American Music Masters series touching ode to the blues-belting the Texas swing band Asleep at the Wheel. perhaps best known for running around with “Kozmic Blues: The Life and Music of Janis posthumous guest of honor. Another artist with ties to Texas, Roky Bob Dylan in the ‘60s and ‘70s, co-wrote one Joplin” and was presented by the Rock and “I was a difficult child right from the start / I Erickson of the 13th Floor Elevators, of Joplin’s trademark ditties, “Mercedes Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and Case was running wild before I could walk,” brought down the house early on with the Benz.” Neuwirth delivered an endearingly Western Reserve University. Williams sang with her trademark Louisiana psychedelic stomper “You’re Gonna Miss ragged a cappella version of the song, joined Joplin “represented the liberation that drawl, accompanying herself on acoustic Me,” reportedly making his first-ever by a chorus that included Joplin’s brother and so many of her generation were seeking,” guitar, following up with two of Joplin’s Cleveland appearance. Two founding sister, Michael and Laura, as well as Joplin’s said emcee Terry Stewart, president and best-known songs, “Me and Bobby McGee” members of Santana -- keyboardist Gregg former road manager, John Byrne Cooke. CEO of the Rock Hall. “Her impact on rock and “Ball and Chain.” Rolie and percussionist Michael Carabello – Toward the end of the concert, which ran ‘n’ roll was truly galvanizing.” Veteran folkie Country Joe McDonald, brought back the spirit of ‘60s San Francisco nearly three hours, Michael and Laura Led by keyboardist Bobby Wood, a who dated Joplin in the ‘60s, struck a (where Joplin and Big Brother and the accepted the American Music Masters Award Patio Bar Still Open! All Roads & Trails Lead to the OPEN DAILY INCLUDING GRAND RIVER HOLIDAYS! MANOR (OMEOF4HE -ECHANICSVILLE2Ds'ENEVAs   Madison Browns Snowmobilers Welcome ... Trailer Parking! "ACKERS#LUB #AR 3IDE0ICK 5P   Catch Every Snap Here! 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All this while listening to some of attained the status of outcast), to her tragic only four albums (and a few bootleg tapes) likes of Woody Guthrie, Sam Cooke and Les the most tasteful music northeast Ohio premature death at age but she leaves behind a legacy that has Paul. Joplin was only the second female has to offer!! twenty-seven from a probably influenced every female rock singer honoree; the first was Bessie Smith. How heroin overdose, Janis is a that has come along. Although she started out appropriate, as the former was inspired by genuine rock icon. Much as a folk singer, she gravitated towards the the later! has been written about blues and experimented with the styles of Janis Joplin her life, her many failed Bessie Smith, Odetta, and Big Mama Blues Challenge Winners at When Janis love affairs and the Thornton. In doing so, she shed some light on Harpersfield Winery Joplin played in excesses of drugs and a whole genre of traditional American music Cleveland in alcohol are legendary. that had been previously overlooked – that of She lived the rock the female blues singer. Thanks to Janis Patty and Adolf Ribic of the Harpersfield 1968, she lifestyle to the utmost Joplin, the Empresses, Countesses, and Winery are consistent in bringing fine brought the and paid the ultimate Queens of the Blues finally got their just entertainment to the Grand River Valley wine Hell’s Angels price. dues. terriore . Coming up - both winners of with her to In her brief but Cleveland’s First Annual Blues Challenge, provide sponsored by the security. She was larger than life, with an International uninhibited stage presence and passionate Blues Challenge. delivery that previously not been seen in a Blue Lunch, who female singer. Joplin is considered to be took the prize for the greatest female rock vocalist of all best blues band, time. She did not have a wide range or a will appear on “trained” voice, but she was the first Friday, woman to put it all out there for the November 27th audience to see. The raw emotion that with their unique she poured into every song was blend of blues, mesmerizing. She emitted a swing, and horn- vulnerability that touched her audiences; driven novelty at the same time she could be strong, rock. Ms. Becky sassy, and sexy. The volatile singer Boyd (solo/duo was not a classic beauty, but she had winner) will a style all her own, and she could grace the stage shine onstage. Her voice was like an on Friday, open wound and her appeal was in the December 4th. honesty of that. The intensity of her Becky fronts her performances electrified audiences and own band, Real endeared her to an entire generation. Life, and also From her humble beginnings in performs at the Port Arthur, Texas, through her social winery with the duo Natural Facts, consisting of Tim Matson and Mike Modlin. (Tim provided the guitar accompaniment for Becky at the Blues Challenge.) This lady is a class act, bringing to mind the great Ella Fitzgerald.

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For the larger appetite, they offer sandwiches from the Riesling Pork Loin (layers of Riesling-braised pork loin, apples, and onions on toasted foccaccia bread) to Ohio- made Slovenian Sausage. Specialty soups and flatbread pizzas are also available – try the Artichoke Parmesan or the Flambe November 18 - December 2, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 13 Internet through a variety of means to CD REVIEW build a worldwide growing fan base They continue to receive favorable press reviews, radio airplay, perform at a ByJasper variety of concerts and outdoor festivals, sounds that flow so fluidly without any and have been invited to be included on Rare Blend – SESSIONS difficulty. I remember when a friend of regional and national compilation discs. mine brought me a tape recording of the Because of their diversity and growing musical instructors where he went to catalog of music, Rare Blend can be Genre - Fusion / Jam Band / school in California. These people Progressive found performing on bills that range jammed liked demons. I use to listen to from Jazz to jam band, fusion to it over and over. This CD by Rare The best thing about reviewing CD’s progressive rock. Blend takes me back those days. for The North Coast Voice is getting a The band members are very well first listen to a new For over 15 years, upcoming CD (or seasoned with years of experience. Rare Blend’s music Victor Samalot : Electric and album if you will) resonates with purists as and a chance to play Acoustic Guitars. 25 years playing well as those who embrace Spyro Gyra, the ones I really like guitar, instructor, writer, arranger. a progressive multi-genre Frogg Cafe, Los Lobos, and others. Creates by gelling jazz, rock, fusion, and to my friends before approach to original it hits the stands. new age elements. Bobbi instrumental music. If you This CD is tight, tasteful, and with Holt :Keyboards.20 years playing Rare Blend’s like Jeff Beck, Jan high energy right from the beginning SESSIONS is keyboards and singing. Composer and Hammer, Tangerine that you won’t get enough of. arranger, likes to work with string definitely one of Dream, King Crimson, SESSIONS features new them. I had never movements and exotic, cultural moods. Yes, & Spyro Gyra (I Jeff Scott : Fretted and heard of Rare thinks that’s enough), mix Blend before but Fretless Bass it all together you come up Guitars. certainly wished I with Rare Blend . They have shared had. Being a fan of jazz and fusion, I Playing Bass bills or have opened for the likes of for over 25 always appreciated these types of David Sanborn, Special EFX, Ozric instrumentals. It’s so amazing when a years Jeff is a Tentacles, Tunnels, Dark Star Orchestra, composer who group of musicians can compose and / Kevin Eubanks, Blood, Sweat & Tears, or improvise such a continuance of favors early progressive musical elements and jazz in all forms. He has been involved in many recording projects and groups from folk to rock. Ivan George : Drums and Percussion Veteran drummer from Cleveland Ohio. A 30 year pro who is into Fusion, songs and Funk, Rock, Jazz, improvisations from shows in Gospel, Hip-Hop, and Motown. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Baltimore, and “in-studio” improvs recorded at SESSIONS is scheduled to be Odyssey Studios in Cleveland. Also released December 14th. This impressive included are selections from a taping for 14 track disc of live recordings from the Crooked River Groove television stage and studio, SESSIONS highlights program (title track - Hipster Spinster), Rare Blend’s “one takes”, and “in the as well as performances during their moment” jam-fusion instrumentals. 2008 Bridging The Gap music/film Distribution of SESSIONS and digital series against the backdrop of such downloads will be available through CD classic films as; “Phantom of the Baby and the band website at Opera” and “Metropolis”. www.rareblend.net. You can also check out their space at myspace.com/ Rare Blend was formed in 1994, at rareblend. the infancy of the independent music revolution, and has leveraged the

14 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 November 18 - December 2, 2009 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last NEW RELEASES rehearsal.

Released on November 10, 2009, Bon In 2008, October 26, 2009 but for those who weren’t and pavilions. Jovi is back with another tremendous rock Tom Waits aware this is your heads up. Govt Mule is a album The Circle , which was produced by launched a wildly creative and This is It , also released on October 26th is John Shanks who also worked with Bon Jovi sold out fearsomely a must have for any Michael Jackson on Have A Nice Day and Lost Highway. The national tour talented rock enthusiast. Disc one features the original first single “We Weren’t Born To Follow” is which gained band lauded album masters of some of Michael’s biggest the fastest growing single in the band’s powerful by Rolling hits such as “Billie Jean,” “Smooth HISTORY, and the fastest growing ever on critical praise. Stone for Criminal,” “Human Nature,” and “Thriller” the Hot AC chart. Also included is the The show successfully arranged in the same groundbreaking band documentary When We thrilled fans bringing the sequence Were Beautiful . Filmed while the band was across the classic power- as they on its unprecedented Lost Highway world country and the trio sound of appear in tour, this is the first intimate look at this world, some in Cream and the the film. legendary group. Unlike the usual band cities where Waits had Jimi Hendrix The disc documentary, When We Were Beautiful never played before. Due to be released on Experience into ends with reveals the inner workings and unique November 23, 2009, Glitter and Doom is the the 21st Century. two personalities that have made Bon Jovi one of culmination of those concerts; seventeen By A Thread is their their first studio album versions of the most successful rock groups of all performances handpicked by Waits from the in 3 years. Recorded largely at Willie “This Is It,” time. tour. Leaning heavily on songs from his Nelson’s Pedernales Studio during 2009, the the original ANTI releases including a haunting album’s origins are clear from the first track, and an “Trampled Rose” from Real Gone and “Broke Down On The Brazos’, named after orchestral roaring “Get Behind the Mule” from Mule the nearby river, with a deep Texas stomp for version. Variations. Waits also digs into the vaults for the backbeat and featuring the trademark This Is It is featured in the film’s closing tracks like “Singapore” from 1985’s Rain guitar-work of ZZ Top founder Billy sequence and includes backing vocals by Dogs. Glitter and Doom Live will reside in Gibbons. Michael’s brothers, the Jacksons. Disc two the Waits catalog alongside earlier live Marked by incredible critical and fan support offers fans a rare listen to the early demo albums like Nighthawks at the Diner and Big they’ve had over 2 million paid song versions of classics “She’s Out Of My Life,” Time , both discs held on par with his classic downloads through their site “Wanna Be Startin’,” “Somethin’,” and studio releases by fans. MuleTrack.com. Govt Mule has released “Beat It.” This disc also features a recently nearly a dozen acclaimed and bestselling discovered spoken word poem from Michael Most Government Mule fans are aware of albums while rising as a major touring force, Jackson entitled “Planet Earth.” the newest release of By a Thread on routinely headlining festivals, amphitheatres Michael Jackson’s This Is It also includes a

November 18 - December 2, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 15 C arrie Vieweg has been singing since the age of three and now, with numerous awards and experiences under her belt, she’s reached another plateau as a semi finalist in an international singing competition. Singing their hearts out, each becoming the contestant competed against more than lead vocalist next of Voice of 10,000 restaurant employees from 53 but singing in school and church countries to be named semi-finalists in the McDonald’s . “This is an incredible opportunity for choirs gave her the structure and knowledge third Voice of McDonald’s global singing to harmonize. By invitation from her high contest. Now, it’s up to McDonald’s me and I’m so honored to have been chosen as a semi-finalist,” said Carrie Vieweg. school choir director Carrie attended Ohio customers, and music lovers to help decide State University’s Harmony Camp which the fate of the top 30 singing hopefuls “Working at McDonald’s has given me a chance to grow on so many levels, both further broadened her abilities. including Carrie Vieweg, a McDonald’s Through winning singing competitions, crewperson from the Concord Township personally and professionally. I can’t wait to share my passion for singing with a Ms. Vieweg was able to record two CDs McDonald’s 7575 Auburn Road . Beginning with Big Mamma Recording Studio in November 11 through December 4, global audience.” At an early age Carrie began voice Tennessee. Winning the FYE Music store members of the public can voice their choice competition gave her the opportunity to sing at www.mcdonalds.com/voice to help decide lessons at the Fine Arts Association of Willoughby and was soon named lead as a soloist in Las Vegas and for a national who has what it takes to advance in the television commercial. Closer to home, competition and move one step closer to vocalist for the traveling Mozart Opera. She appeared in many theatre productions as Carrie placed first in an Irish singing competition and was chosen, along with two of her singing friends, to record a radio commercial for Laketran. The commercial was written and produced by Alex Bevan. She has entertained audiences at many benefits over years including United Way, Katrina Disaster Victims, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Ronal McDonald House for families of cancer patients. During the past five years Carrie performed as one of three lead vocalists for “The Girls”, an outstanding nine piece group from Lake County. “The Girls” opened for David Allen Coe, Logan Wells, and as a side stage opener for Toby Keith at Blossom Music Center. (As some will recall this band also gave rise to such talent as Laura Fedor, who was one of a duet becoming a finalists on Nashville Star last year.) Carrie has since gone on to college but has maintained a singing relationship and friendship with Kelly Pease and Brittany Klarich from that band. She was also a member of a group called “Beyond Trinity Lane” with Kelly and Brittany. They took Nashville by storm and performed at the famous Tootsie’s in Nashville. They also performed at the “Nashville Palace” during CMA Festival week and hosted Nashville Spotlight, a Nashville TV show. Carrie says “I love all types of music, especially country and classic rock. I even 16 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 November 18 - December 2, 200 studied Brazilian music at Baldwin Wallace someone from five of the seven the most talented singers among the more College Latin Jazz Camp this last summer. stores than 1.6 million employees working in In addition to singing, I have McDonald’s restaurants. The third Voice of been studying dance since I McDonald’s competition is proving to be was four years old. I have bigger and better than ever, with three times studied ballet, modern, hip hop, as many entries from the previous program. and Irish dancing. I have won All entrants were required to submit an many medals for Irish dancing. initial performance video, which was Currently I’m studying opera, judged in three areas during the first round piano, and music theory. My of competition in August 2009: singing life’s dream is to make singing ability (60 percent), creativity (20 percent) my career.” and on-camera/stage presence (20 percent). Over the years, Carrie has had Carrie’s exceptional performance earned an opportunity to perform with her her a spot in the semi-finals. dad (Walt Vieweg) a local If Vieweg is among the top 12 online musician. Her parents are her vote-getters, she will be named a global biggest fans and are very proud of finalist and win a trip with a guest to her. Mother, Valerie, says “Being in McDonald’s 2010 Worldwide Convention the “Voice” magazine is such a great in Orlando, Fla., April 19-22 to compete for honor for Carrie. It is the one of the making this top honors, including the $25,000 grand publications that is always in the experience so much more personal. At the prize. Vieweg’s home. Ever since the first time Willowick store on Vine St. and Lakeshore “The Voice of McDonald’s Carrie walked into Wings when she was they had a “Welcome Carrie” sign up on the competition is truly a celebration of our eleven years old for a karaoke contest with marquee. I cried, Carrie screamed, Walt employees, and it is exciting for all of us to Doug Secor from Rockin Robin Productions took pictures. How cool was that? The last see these talented young people perform,” to going to voice lessons at Willoughy Fine two stores were Eastlake and Madison (by said Ali Mandovi, “We are thrilled that our Arts with Louise Savage and Phyllis Spears Route 90). Carrie had fun meeting everyone very own Carrie has made it to the semi- it was the Voice magazine that we sat and and taking pictures with everyone. Ali finals this year, and we encourage everyone read. It’s was so cool to read about local Mandovi says McDonalds is like family and throughout Northeast Ohio to show their musicians and see where everyone was that is just how it felt.” support for her by casting a vote online.” performing. We saved so many copies Voice of McDonald’s is a worldwide because they contained articles or contest to discover, recognize and reward advertisements about somebody we know or admire. Being on the cover is like being on the cover of Rolling Stone, but better. It’s like coming home.” Valerie also wanted to mention “When we found out that we needed a professional video for the on-line voting, it was Saxman Don Perry that suggested we call John Luttrelle (Eriebrick Productions) to do the audio. John brought in David Walker (Media Magic Productions) to do our camera work. In two takes, these local artists were able to make the video you will see when you go to www.mcdonalds.com/ voice to vote for Carrie. Also, David and his wife Cheryl produced the intro commercial at their studio in New Lyme. Words can’t express how grateful we are to Don, John, David and Cheryl for their parts in making Carrie’s videos so great.” On another personal note, Valerie continues “Ali Mandovi, the owner/operator of the McDonald store that Carrie works at, had Denise, his HR manager, take Carrie on a tour of his seven McDonalds restaurants to meet everybody. We started with the store she works at in Concord. Taking pictures with the crew and managers was so awesome. Then we visited the three Mentor stores (two on route 306 and one on Mentor Ave), again, posters, awesome crew and managers. Carrie discovered that she knew

9 November 18 - December 2, 2009 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 17 staging by Tony Award winner Wayne and Boston to name a few. Cilento ( Aida, The Who’s Tommy, How To Called “one of the most successful shows Succeed… ). WICKED , the untold story of in Broadway history” by The New York Times the witches of Oz, is produced by Marc and “a phenomenon that keeps growing” by Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, the Los Angeles Times , WICKED continues Jon B. Platt and David Stone. to thrill audiences around the world. There Long before Dorothy drops in, two other are currently eight productions of WICKED girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with worldwide, including two North American WICKED emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and tours, a Broadway production, San Francisco misunderstood. The other is beautiful, production, London production, a Japanese- ANNOUNCES ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells language production, a German-language LOTTERY FOR the story of their remarkable odyssey, how production and Australian production. A these two unlikely friends grow to become Dutch-language production of WICKED $25 SEATS the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the will open in 2011. Performances Begin Good Witch. Wednesday, November 18 WICKED features set design by Tony WICKED will play November 18 through At Playhousesquare Award winning Eugene Lee ( Ragtime, Show December 13 in the State Theatre at Boat, Candide, Sweeney Todd), costume PlayhouseSquare. Performances are Tuesday design by Tony winner Susan Hilferty – Friday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at ( Spring Awakening, Into the Woods, 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 and Assassins ), lighting design by Tony nominee 6:30 p.m. A special 2:00 p.m. matinee will lottery is available only in-person at the box Kenneth Posner (Tony Award winner for be held on Thursday, November 19, and an Cleveland, OH - A day-of- office, with a limit of two tickets per person. The Coast of Utopia, Hairspray ) and sound 8:00 p.m. performance will be held on performance lottery for a limited number of WICKED is a new musical with music design by Tony Meola ( The Lion King, Man Monday, November 23. There will be no orchestra seats will be held daily for and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz ( Godspell, of La Mancha ). Stephen Oremus is the performances on Thursday, November 26 WICKED , which will be performing from Pippin, Disney’s Enchanted , Academy show’s music director. Orchestrations are (Thanksgiving). Ticket prices range from November 18 – December 13 at the State Award winner for Pocahontas and The by William David Brohn , with dance $29.50 to $130, and are currently on sale at Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. Each day, 2½ Prince of Egypt ) and book by Winnie arrangements by James Lynn Abbott . the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office (1519 hours prior to show time, people who Holzman (“ My So Called Life ,” “Once And WICKED has “cast quite a spell” Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland), present themselves at the State Theatre box Again ” and “thirtysomething ”) based on the ( Washington Post ) throughout North online at playhousesquare.org or by calling office will have their names placed in a 1995 best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. America, breaking box office records in 216-241-6000. Group orders for 20 or more lottery drum and then thirty minutes later, The musical is directed by two-time Tony every city that it has played, including may be placed by calling 216-664-6050. names will be drawn for a limited number of Award winner Joe Mantello ( Take Me Out, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Francisco, Washington, DC, Philadelphia Monologues, 9 to 5 ) and features musical

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Photo taken at Cleveland figures significantly with the Swingo’s Keg & Quarter after Sweet’s Allen national success of both acts. Theater concert in 1975. We did not play Sweet’s first hit, “ Little Willy . ” It was too bubblegum- sounding for us. Sweet, taking advantage of the popularity of glam/glitter rock gradually and cautiously evolved into a band that appealed to an adult rock audience and broke out of Cleveland and Los Angeles with their Desolation Boulevard album. The U.S. version was more pop- oriented than its European release, which led us to play the less poppier-version of “ Fox By John Gorman on the Run ” from the import on WMMS. I remember that evening with Sweet, Sweet, Seger and post-concert, as a heavy-drinking night, which can be attested by the condition of WMMS photos Now in So some of those in that photo. Wat ft Cover Bob Seger’s bond with Cleveland ch for Giveawa L to R - Back row : David Helton, John goes back to the sixties – long before ys! Gorman, Bob Seger, Kid Leo, Alto Reed, WMMS – when the he and his earlier bands, sax, Silver Bullet Band; Robyn Robins, the Last Heard and the System, would play Turner’s “ Nutbush keyboards; Silver Bullet Band; Matt the Cat . Cleveland area clubs and perform on City Limits” were among our most Second Row: Barry Haughin, Capitol Upbeat . requested and played album tracks. Though Records; Bruce Garfield, Capitol Records; Cleveland was one of the first cities the album hit #131 nationally, it was a top-ten Bruce Ravid, Capitol Records; Ray Tuskin, that provided Seger the traction to break selling album in Cleveland from spring Capitol Records; Dan Garfinkel. Front Row: nationally. Tracks like “ Heavy Music ” and through fall. Drew Abbott, guitar, Silver Bullet Band; “Get Out of Denver” established Seger Shortly after that photo was taken, Seger Chris Campbell, bass, Silver Bullet Band. to the WMMS audience but it took 1975’s poured the contents of the bottle of wine he Photo taken backstage at the Richfield Beautiful Loser album to transform him was holding down Leo’s back. Somewhere a Back row, L to TR : Brian Connolly, Coliseum, December 23, 1978. from cult favorite to a most-requested, photo exists of that, too, though it hasn’t been guitar player Andy Scott, bass player Steve Here are a couple of recently-found mainstream artist. By summer, “Beautiful unearthed yet. Priest, and drummer Mick Tucker of Sweet , group photos of members of the WMMS Loser,” “Katmandu,” “Travelin’ Our label connection with both acts was Jim Hawn, branch manager, Capitol staff with Sweet and Bob Seger and the Man, ” and his cover of Ike and Tina Bruce Ravid, who managed regional Records/Cleveland; John Gorman, Kid Leo. promotion for Capitol Records, which included the Cleveland market, prior to his best-known position as an Artist & The Girls Band Repertoire executive for the label. Bruce was instrumental in signing Duran Duran, Missing Persons, the Motels, The Church, and Thomas Dolby, among others. Today, he produces and hosts Rave’s Raves , a nationally syndicated radio show, Blending The Traditional Ways which features new and up and coming Appearing at: With The Modern! talent. The Buzzard: Inside the Glory We Are Not Your Normal Days of WMMS and Cleveland Rock Coffee & Tea Shop or Health Store. Radio--a Memoir by John Gorman is now available on soft cover. 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She has a when co-hosts Paisley and Underwood Hurricane track, PLAY ON , reminds us parodied the now infamous Kanye -Swift beautiful voice, is a that we can rise above obstacles poised and outspoken incident. Paisley gave Carrie a shove aside at "Neil Young Tribute" and setbacks, endings, and lost the podium and Little Jimmy Dickens ran up woman with deep dreams: W atcha gonna do when Grand River Manor layers and she’s not on stage to shut down Paisley’s banter, the show is over? Watcha boasting how great Taylor Swift’s video was. Thanksgiving Eve afraid to let them gonna do when there is no show. Carrie It resonated a roll of chuckles throughout the closure? How ya gonna make it audience, sending a strong message, even Special Show Underwood’s latest through when you think you CD, Play On , is sure weeks later in the spirit of celebrity fodder lost your chance? Play on. and forgiveness. Kid Rock and Jamie to be a chart topping When you’re losing the game. success. With tracks Johnson sang a classic country duet, showing Nov. 27th Play on . In addition and in usual Carrie Kid Rock’s versatility as both a rebel rocker that tell it plainly and caring style, the song CHANGE reminds 3AMMY+gSs  honestly, her songs detail the vulnerability, and a just a simple country boy. us that even small doses of kindness for our The classy Martina McBride, along with resiliency and social advocacy of today’s fellow mankind can change the world. “ Do modern woman. Underwood made her usual Charlie McCoy and George Strait, you tell yourself you’re just a fool? Don’t performed, I Sang Country when Country Nov. 28th fashion statements, donning several stunning listen to them when they say it, the smallest attires, as co-host of the 43 rd CMAs on Wasn’t Cool , paying homage to the longtime /UTPOSTs  thing can make all the difference. Love is country music career of Barbara Mandrel November 11, performing her latest “let it all alive. Don’t listen to them the way they say out” ballad, Cowboy Casanova . It’s one who was inducted into the Country Music you’re a fool to think you can change the Hall of Fame. Darius Rucker also went down of a string of hits on her new album, world” depicting a good time, bad (cow)-boy, who in the CMA books as the first African takes you for a ride, then hangs you out to American to win New Artist of the Year, as dry. Hmmm sounds familiar. Underwood hits Swift Sweeps a Rhinestone well as the first AA artist since Charley Pride HOTLINE: 216-556-2212 this boot strutting Cowboy Casanova Studded Night at the 43 rd to win a major individual award. So there you complex right on the head, with lines like: Annual CMAs have it, highlights of another CMA night here rd and gone. Maybe one day this country music The 43 Annual Country Music loving (still city slicker) chick will be on the Awards delivered an all out night of guest list. Maybe I should keep working on entertainment with the biggest and brightest my lyrics! stars in Country Music. Taylor Swift, the For a full list of CMA winners, go to barely adult but firmly grounded 19 year old, www.cma.com . won best female vocalist, best album, AND favorite entertainer of the year to boot. The final award of the night seemed to shock the Joey & Rory young balladeer as she cupped her head in release “It’s hands, “This very night I have gotten Christmas Time” everything I have ever wanted in my life.” single , on Nov. 16, Well sure, when you’re 15, I mean 19, what Donating Proceeds else can you imagine topping that? It’s an to the Second amazing accomplishment, no doubt. Taylor Harvest is a respected songwriter and that has given Food her an edge in selling albums and garnering Bank. a widespread fan base. It doesn’t hurt her Joey future record sales either. On accepting and Rory, her earlier female vocalist of the year married award Swift made special mention to couple thanking fellow female entertainers Faith and Hill and Martina McBride for being former their “real” selves. One of the better performances of the night was from Brooks & Dunn who sang a rocking tune with ZZ top. contestants from CMT’s Can You Duet , as I may have given them a hard time in the well as frequent performers at Jewels Dance past, with their pop spin and racy lyrics, but Hall, will release a new single, “It’s truth be told, B & D have rich unforgettable Christmas Time,” to country radio on Nov. 16 voices and songs, solid musicianship, good and to digital retailers on Nov. 24. A portion ol’ boys both rockin’ and kickin’ it country. of the proceeds will be donated to the Second Talk about making country cool, B&D had a Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in lot to do with mainstreaming country to the conjunction with CMT One Country. Rory masses. Taylor Swift has now cornered an Lee Feek is part of a collective known as the even younger market of country fans, as Song Trust that released a children’s album, young as 12. A female blogger commented Merry Kidsmas , on Oct. 27. A portion of the on line that she even hears guys singing proceeds from that album will benefit the Swift’s lyrics around her college campus. USO. “We’re incredibly grateful for an Now that’s impressive. amazing year and hope to share some of that Billy Currington performed his song, good fortune this holiday season,” Joey Feek God is Great and People are Crazy . Ya gotta said . love that title. Reba McIntire, dressed in high black boots, black spandex, and 24 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 November 18 - December 2, 2009 :((.(1'6 &20(($5/< 1RY  /,9((17(57$,10(17 62<28&$1 :

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“BEEP-BEEP-HONK-HONK! OH any one of them, would also be listed in COME ON NOW! YOU CAN’T the top ten. After pushing 20 buttons as POSSIBLY DRIVE THAT CAR WITH instructed by the robot answering BOTH HANDS FLIPPING ME OFF system, you have to wait on hold for a OUT THE WINDOW!” half an hour, listening to their crappy elevator music! Heh-heh… okay… that’s better, oh… uh… sorry I was… umm… just giving When you finally do get to talk to a some driving instructions to the… uh… human it’s usually a secretary that can’t nice grey haired lady in front of me, help you and puts you back on hold who seems to be having a problem while transferring you to someone who holding on to that steering wheel! MIGHT be able to help!

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If I was to come up with a list of My favorite frustration has to be wasted frustrating things the lack of time. This usually happens when communication would have to be one of someone who knows nothing about a the top ten. subject, that you have over 20 years experience with, asks for your opinion, X Nothing like going on a blind date and you spend 20 minutes explaining it to not being able to think of one intelligent them, and then they spend the next 20 thing to say! Here’s this “hottie” sitting minutes telling you why it won’t work! across from you and your brain can’t make your mouth move to start a Go ahead smarty pants… do it your way! conversation, sort of like ordering a bowl of hot soup with no spoon! It ~Snarp really looks good, and smells good too, www.snarpfarkle.com but you ain’t gonna taste it or touch it!

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