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4 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 12 - 26, 2010 and to some degree I still feel this way only I say that a certain song of ours helped them write something specific. The best songs was more naïve back then. I had a belief that through a period of their write themselves.” all of the world The Doobie Brothers are in the process of leaders from all finishing up a new album, which is due for the different release in the near future. “We went in a new countries should direction with this album,” said Tom. “We get together, sit didn’t want to keep rubber stamping what down in a large, we’ve done in the past. I got a chance to do open grassy area things that I’ve never done before. That’s and listen to a what makes you want to keep doing this. I concert, wrote seven brand new songs and three of probably stoned them I wrote using the keyboard which is (laughs) different for me.” although I Tom’s thoughts on how and why The didn’t put that Doobie Brothers still draw crowds, “Our LEGACY in the song. music is real with real musicianship. We put Classic Rock & Oldies Band Anyway, they on a great live show. What you see is what could be you get. I love playing live. I love to get the Laurello's Winery together, enjoy crowd going. We can reach across the Ǥ͖͖Ȉ͛Ǧ͕͔ the music, have decades and see different ages at our shows. a great time and It’s really gratifying to see a whole new Firehouse feel better. At the generation discovering the music.” Ǥ͖͝Ȉ͜Ǧ͕͖ time, I wrote Listen To lives. The Music , Vietnam was still going on. To It’s a very gratifying feeling to know that For more information on The Doobie me, music transcends everything. Music is even though we didn’t set out to do that Brothers: www.doobiebros.com Avalon Country Club the great translator, the best way to divide intentionally, the music helped to be a sound Ǥ ͘Ȉ͚Ǧ͘ and conquer. It doesn’t matter what your track in someone’s life. You can say the same Ticket information for May 19th : political views are or your origin, music has things about books or movies. But to me, for www.stranahantheatre.com Debonne Winery the ability to be a healing force.” music…you can listen to a song over and Ǥ ͙Ȉ͗ǣ͔͗Ǧ͛ǣ͔͗ Tom continues, “I’ve had people come up over. You can’t read a book or watch a movie to me after shows and over and over. Maybe it’s because For Info Contact RICK FERNANDEZ the song doesn’t last that 440-221-4101 long and it can transport you to a www.LegacyOhio.com better place faster.” Tom is always working on writing new material. “I write a lot. I enjoy writing songs. It’s a great way to express yourself, get your thoughts out and communicate. Whatever I need to write will come out of the ether spirit. It never works when you sit down and try to
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,ILNB0C>A?0I;> 0N Y May 12 - 26, 2010 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 9 By Don Perry Groovin ….On a Sunday Afternoon A fter completing the article that In the mean time, while I pursue this appeared in the previous issue of “The North objective, my suggestion continues to be, to any jazz enthusiast, or music enthusiast for Coast Voice”, which focused on the recent take advantage of each summer evening that that matter, will surely be dazzled by his popularity of the outdoor dining area, my we have. The weekends fly by so quickly, work. Brian will appear from 2:30 until 5:30, thoughts turned to the effect that these patios that it is a shame to waste even one. If a and if you have never witnessed his have had on the summer entertainment more relaxed atmosphere is your preference, passionate guitar work, you owe it to yourself Solo Performances environment. maybe your answer can be found on a to be sure to attend. Many restaurants and wineries that used Sunday. Another name that you will find Sun. May 30 & Mon. May 31 to be limited by the seating available in the Sunday afternoons seem to be the best mentioned quite often in “What about Jazz” Axel & Harry's Waterfront Grille dining room, now have several options to refuge for those in search of an intimate column, is Dave Sterner . Dave is a wining and dining experience. This is often Cleveland based jazz performer and Put-in-Bay Ohio present to their customers. Those who at one time, had barely enough room for a solo act, your best opportunity to enjoy a softer side instructor, whose saxophone work must be Memorial Day Weekend now have outdoor facilities large enough to of jazz as well. heard to be appreciated. Dave’s appreciation accommodate a full band. This has resulted On Sunday May 16th, Stan Miller will for jazz tradition is evident in the list of in more work for more musicians as well as once again grace the Grand River Cellar’s classics which he performs, though you may Saturday, May 22rd more choices for the listener. stage from 4 until 7, Stan will gently apply never have heard these classics played quite so smoothly. The notes appear to flow from The Don Perry Duo Perhaps the only people who have fewer his touch to the classic sounds of artists such choices are those who prefer a more relaxed as Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. He will his horn as effortlessly as wine from the with Armand Cadieux setting where relaxation and conversation are be joined by vocalist Kelly Conners . bottle, but a style such as Sterner’s, is the Chesterland Tavern the order of the evening. These folks also Together, they will surely set the tone for an product of many years of study and want to take advantage of the far too few, afternoon of relaxation and enjoyment. You dedication to his art. Dave will appear from 2 warm summer evenings, but perhaps would may notice that Stan’s name has appeared in until 5 pm, as a duo inside Ferrante’s this Saturday, May 29th prefer a more intimate environment. this article quite often. That is simply month and as trio on the patio, in June. I have decided to look a little closer into because he does, what he does, so well. So for now, my best suggestion for a The Beach Cub Grill places that offer outdoor dining, while also The following Sunday, which would be romantic evening for two just might be an Concord offering a softer style of entertainment. May 23rd, Chalet DeBonne’ welcomes afternoon for two. Our local wineries and Therefore, I am now in search of such another artist whom I consider a master of restaurants are gearing up for another locations, where things like ambiance and his craft. The music that this gentleman exciting summer season and our local artists DonPerrySaxman.com charm are the features that attract those in creates cannot really be considered jazz, but will surely be happy to see you and perform search of an evening of relaxation or perhaps because of the artistry and the passion that for you once again as you enjoy another romance. Brian Henke demonstrates while on stage, North Coast summer.
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12 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 12 - 26, 2010 and #1 on the Billboard blues by tortuous rung. nominated eleven times and won four chart. Her fourth effort, the CD The Blues Foundation of Memphis awards. In 2008 she went to Iraq and Kuwait addresses the duality of the title honored Janiva as the recipient of the highly to entertain the troops, an experience that song throughout and offers the coveted B.B.King Entertainer of the Year changed her life. And she has been called the yin and yang of the seductress Award, as well as Best Contemporary sexiest fifty-three-year old woman in the in tunes like Nina Simone’s Female Blues Artist Award. Koko Taylor is business! “I’m Feelin’ Good” and Joe the only other female to have won this Tex’s “I Want to Do honor. In the last four years, she has been Everything for You.” She throws in Nick Lowe’s “Homewrecker” for added spice and husband Jeff Turmes’ excellent number “Weeds Like Us.” Janiva is currently touring in support of her new release. She will also be meeting with foster care parents and foster alumni and sharing her story about ways to make a difference in the lives of these young people. 2
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14 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 12 - 26, 2010 enjoyed the best stage sound from the Lost State of Franklin, Paul engineers that I’ve received anywhere. The audiences sometimes grew to 1,000 - such as Stranahan Trio and Red Side Visible the night we played the Kiosk, and I thought: “Hey this is cool...playing for 200 or 300 standing in front of the gazebo stage; and Play Music Festival in France then I turned around and saw that behind us and beside us the entire town square was Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, born in Franklin; straight-ahead jazzers, Paul filled with people stretching the entire block nearby Colmar (1834-1904), is Belfort’s Stranahan Trio and avant/progressive metal of open space. sculptural hero; carving out of the rock the group, Red Side Visible , are this year’s “The craziest, most unbelievable memory town’s pride and joy, “The Lion of Belfort” - invitees. was being invited to play at a get-together a massive image of a lion, which sits below For Lost State of Franklin , this will be jam session, after hours. Those who invited the town’s precipice and fort. He is more their encore appearance. Asked to give his us did not speak much English. When we famous for “Lady Liberty” (our Statute of recollections of their debut at F.I.M.U. just a arrived, they had a room with about 200 Liberty) - a gift from France to the United few years ago, J. Scott Franklin, chief college students, and some basic rock band States more than a century ago, and another composer for LSF (whose repertoire instruments. It was the first time Tyler played symbol of determination and freedom. includes the sounds of America’s South) had a drumset; and I had to play an acoustic Moreover, Bartholdi also built the this to say: “We were always treated well. guitar that didn’t plug in. You couldn’t hear it “Monument des 3 Sièges”; a memorial From the time we played the first note and anyway; but we made it a show, and we situated near the musician’s reception tent, reached our first fans, (I call them friends), answered all of their requests. ‘Johnny Cash’, which was finished in 1913 after his death. so many people opened their arms and hearts they would yell; or ‘Willie Nelson’, ‘Elvis’ But the “Lion” is his masterpiece. to us. At night or during the day between were shouted over and over. By the end, I had What does this have to do with Northeast festival performances, we were invited into broken 4 strings on the guitar; but they didn’t Ohio? Well, three bands with ties to our people’s houses and apartments for intimate care. The whole room of kids were bouncing region have been selected to be and impromptu concerts. Many, up and down to our energy. Halfway through our musical ambassors from many people still send our set, we realized that By James Onysko America; displaying their emails to this day between the kegs and the talents from May 21 to asking when dancing, we weren’t Soon to celebrate their Silver May 24 to the tens we’ll be back! just playing a get- Jubilee (in 2011), Festival International de of thousands of One thing that together - we were Musique Universitaire in Belfort, France, music lovers stands out in my playing a frat party! marks their 24th edition with myriad musical partaking in memory is “We also got to offerings from nearly 3000 musicians this free getting invited see a lot of the forming 130 groups, and hailing from 30 festival. to homes and historic sections of countries - all descending upon a place of Nashville apartments that town, including the historical significance; a part of France bound were easily 300 ancient fort; and the which displayed fierce independence during Lost to 400 years giant lion carved out its three sieges (1813, 1815 and 1870) the State of old. of a mountain. I last of which permitted Belfort to remain a “At festival can’t wait to get back French town. The surrounding Alsace region performances, we and see all of our became German after the 1870 war until ~ Continued on Page 27 1918.
May 12 - 26, 2010 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 15 By Sage Satori we had better do something about cleaning it places on earth. Those of us who live in the M idway between long ago and today, up. Over time the “No Swimming” signs region often take for granted what people my recollection of the Great Lake Erie shores became less frequent, the smell of dead fish come from miles away to experience. From is of a beach that was larger and water often was not as bad, but the beaches were Toledo to Presque Isle we have over two too polluted to swim in. The industry of the disappearing and houses were falling into hundred miles of shoreline that harbor most 40’s and 50’s made the waters pretty the lake. Yes, another catastrophic problem any kind of fun one would seek and scenic undesirable in the 60’s and 70’s. After the for the Lake Erie shores. But that was then wonders that some who live here may not Cuyahoga River caught fire the powers that and this is now so let’s move forward. even be aware of. The Lake Erie Ohio be woke up to the fact that if we were to be We have one of the most beautiful Coastal Trail is an eighth hour drive from one able to use the water we are surrounded by end to the other, that doesn’t include extended stops, just a drive with a great view. Take three or four days and really experience the north coast, now that’s a vacation (or perhaps a staycation). If times gone by is your thing then plan to experience 12,000 years of history along Lake Erie. Visit the Lake Erie Islands, coastal marshes, prairies, rivers, and waterfalls. Follow tales of early shipping and sailing at maritime museums, restored freighters, and lighthouses. Learn about the Western Reserve, Underground Railroad and the War of 1812 at historic sites and museums. Lake Erie’s working waterfronts built the Midwest. Settlement of the Great Lakes coincided with a rapid growth in industrial know-how. The lake’s natural waterways and manmade canals aided this expansion. To really explore plan on at least two days but better yet, three. Of course we know the best time of year is May through September. Travelers and locals alike can research prior to their journey by visiting www.coastalohio.com and access a list of related books and videos in the Recommended Reading area of the web site. Several lighthouses are located on piers jutting into Lake Erie, so you might want to bring binoculars and appropriate camera lenses. Check Lake Erie boat schedules to see about incorporating special cruises as lunch, day or dinner cruises. Order a map by emailing [email protected]
16 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 12 - 26, 2010 highlights 31 lighthouses and migration season. Fall aptly titled “South Shore Serenade” which the most beautiful photographs and paintings maritime museums. migrations are more drawn reflects on Long Ships, The Guns of Erie, Jet that one can imagine. The lake may out, and migration starts as Boat Boogie , and Erie Deary. A Canadian Let us all take a moment and put away be a massive early as July and ends as songwriter, David Francey, wrote a song the negative image from another time and roadblock for late as early January. called “Ashtabula” after visiting the museum reflect on the gem that we have in our migratory birds, but it Winter is a good time for at Ashtabula harbor. (More about David’s backyards. Then, grab the map, fill up the creates a spectacular spotting the waterfowl, music and the Ashtabula harbor in our next tank, and set out to rediscover the north coast opportunity for bird gulls, and owls, while issue). Musicians aren’t the only ones whose but don’t forget the camera! watchers seeking summer months are craft is inspired by this grand body of water. glimpses of colorful excellent times for Many artists make beach glass jewelry, migrating songbirds, spotting shorebirds, driftwood creations, and of course some of majestic shorebirds, Bald rails, terns, flycatchers, Eagles, waterfowl, and swallows, and raptors. Located at the nesting warblers. junction of two major Lake Erie and the Grand River migratory flyways, the Valley are the catalyst for a Lake Erie Coastal Ohio fine wine region. Trail links nearly 50 It’s a great birding hot spots place for with a surprising viticulture mix of unique and an habitats. Each awesome season creates place to new bird drink wine. watching From quaint opportunities. to stylish Spring migration there is any along Lake type of Erie provides atmosphere excellent one could opportunities as hope for birds pile up on including beaches before numerous crossing. When outdoor patios. birds restore Watching a sunset while energy by sipping local wine is feeding and calming to the soul; ahhh resting, they yes, life is good. continue their A great deal of music journey by either has been written about our flying around the grand body of water; its history lake or by island- of perils and its ability to inspire. hopping across the The beauty of the sunsets and the lake. Fall migration lapping of the waves paint an unparalleled doesn’t offer the brightly colored hues that romantic picture for all, but for the adorn spring migration; however, it does songwriter, such as Alex Bevan, the muse give bird watchers more time to enjoy the goes on and on. Alex Bevan compiled a CD
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Y ;CN Y2;=EF? By David Arthur Y*C=?HM? “At one time,” said Spieldenner, “we Watchers Journal prior to their visit to the had a solid industrial base, including the watching ramp. Visitors can feast their eyes L as Vegas and Florida are just too far Conneaut Dock Company. Not anymore.” on over 248 different species of birds in away. The economy this summer will be way One of the more recent natural northern Ohio. Sixty percent of them have Y.LIJ;H? down and more vacations will probably be occurrences has been the creation of the been sighted at the sand bar in Conneaut. The spent regionally. The Conneaut, OH lake sandbar, ideal wetlands for birdwatching and journal itself is kept in the Conneaut Port front and Township Park are as scenic and photographing unique wildlife. Mother Authority Launch Ramp Office and available Y'=? enjoyable as any on the Great Lakes. Nature continually updated this gorgeous to visitors during regular office hours; “The talk of the town is that our setting after the break wall and lighthouse Monday thru Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm. The lakefront is our best asset,” said Denver were constructed by the Army Corps of Launch Ramp office is located just east of the Y%OHM Spieldenner, Conneaut Port Authority Engineers back in the early-to-mid 1900’s. launch ramps at the public dock. Another Chairman for the last 11 years and 23-year Sand naturally fills the gaps, while native sightseeing structure, 10 feet high with a board member. “In order to get people into species and plant life take over. roof, is now in the works. this town - especially this summer and next - Kindred watchers can procure the Bird During the miserable hot months of July, we must utilize this beautiful lakefront.” August and (sometimes) September, the Conneaut Township Park beachfront provides the perfect relief. Located on a strip of land just west of the Conneaut Public Dock, it cannot be missed. The water along the beach is just shallow enough for the non-swimming $CMB clan but deep enough where it maintains a fairly cool temperature (68-75 degrees F !F?;HCHA normally - depending on the time of year). On most days, lifeguards are available with a concession stand south of the shoreline. 1?LPC=?M Restrooms, showers, etc are all on-site. Conneaut’s beachfront and public dock has always been a huge part of the Conneaut community. But at one time, the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company was the premier transportation and drop-off facility on the Great Lakes. “We had at one time a number of boats hauling iron ore, coal and stone,” said Spieldenner. “And we also have a solid commercial fishing industry here. We still 1H;=EM have a few boats utilizing the P & C Dock Company but not nearly as many as we had.” Conneaut hosts a thriving charter-fishing industry. According to the Port of Conneaut Charter Boat Assoc., there are 13 charters scheduled to run in 2010. Vessels such as the
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I have got another neck haven’t really worked in the field since Oct. reset and fret job to do on a 1930’s of last year. I have been focusing on guitar “Recording King” guitar. (these were quality repair and building full time now for about instruments built by Gibson in the early 30’s) 7or 8 months. It seems the more you do the list goes on and on. something the more that comes to you. I I wanted to mention, if I haven’t have been finding so many new contacts that already about how the guitar I built turned are helping me along my new journey of out. I have decide to name it the “Maverick” lutherie. Even in the first week back from because of its western look and the rope style Florida, I’ve been in contact with 4-5 new Well now that I’m back and have got binding on the fingerboard and headstock. repair clients and have had some interesting my lawn mowed and my yard half cleaned For all of the sleepless nights I had worrying offers to possibly build guitars for an up and up, I’m ready to start in on all of the repairs about the sound and if I would be able to coming artist. I’ve also been approached by a that my clients are so patiently waiting for finish it in time or not apparently were in guy (who is also a budding luthier) to help me to finish. I want to thank the few vain because the sound and aesthetics are me to learn the art of winding pickups, and dedicated clients that gave me the extra superb. I have had a few very highly trading wood and and parts and stuff. I’ve weeks to finish their projects so that I could acclaimed players play it and have been told joined a new web site that has a bunch of build my “Sonic Sitka guitar”. I have been by them that it is an extraordinary sounding people that build all kinds of interesting working diligently on a re fret on a 70’s guitar. It has a very large “bottom end”, musical instruments. The world is full of Fender Mustang, and fixing a broken without being too muddy and is also very amazing and very talented people and I feel headstock on a Epiphone Dot (semi hollow well balanced in the middle and higher very blessed to have had the recent electric with a 335 body style). I have had to ranges too. I currently have the guitar in my opportunity to have met a few of them. I put “cleats” in the glued area of the neck to many issues besides the neck reset. Too shop and would like to personally invite any can’t wait to see what the future has in store. support it because I felt that the cracked area many to list right now. I will be sure to list interested buyers to please contact me for an appointment to see and play the guitar first hand. .I’m planning to start 3 new If You Can Dream It, instruments in June. I would like to build one I Can Build It. more of the slope shoulder design, like the Maverick, but with a 14 fret body joint instead of a 12 fret one. It may also sport a cutaway. (I haven’t quite made up my mind yet, it could be determined by the amount of feedback I will get from this article) The Custom Designs other two instruments will be Harp guitars. Guitars There is a Harp Guitar show coming in Basses November in Illinois that I ‘m hoping to Acoustic attend with by good friend Brian Henke. Electric I also have been trying to iron out the Mandolins details to start a repair class starting in July or Double Necks maybe Aug. The response of emails and calls Harp Guitars that I have been receiving with questions Major Repairs regarding certain repairs has led me to think “The Dreamcaster” Fast, Reliable Turnover Reliable Fast, for Working Musicians Working for Restorations Custom built that a small class of 3-5 people for about 4-6 Refinishing for Brian Henke wks (two hr sessions on Sat morning) Refretting would be a fun place to start. I will make Intonation Adjustments sure that I will have a more detailed agenda Acoustic Pickup Installs made up in the near future for anyone that may be interested in something like that. I SPRING SPECIAL still love to talk about building and repairs so $1000 OFF make sure that if you have any questions ANY REPAIR about repairs or building techniques or With mention of designs please feel free to email me at this ad. [email protected] or call me at 440-428-2141. I will be more than happy to Patrick Podpadec help in any way that I can. Until then, Keep Luthier strummin! 440.474-2141 Thanks Again! [email protected] From Patrick at Wood-n-Strings 22 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 12 - 26, 2010 By David Arthur on April 27, 1944, about 20 miles north of Conneaut. Twelve - W hile lying on the beach on dedicated crewmen died. The vessel sank sucking her next sand load from the lake a hot summer in June or July, a placid Lake The bottom bound for delivery to Cleveland later Erie lapping in the background, keep in mind in sixty-six feet of Western Reserve , built by water, 42 miles from that day. The rudder manipulations and more that our local great lake, although the the Cleveland Ship Building Company, speed on the engine failed to keep the Sand shallowest, has more shipwrecks than any of Long Point Light broke in two during a mild gale out by Deer Station; twenty-four Merchant headed in the correct direction the others. Park, MI on August 30, 1892. Twenty-six of during the storm, the vessel for some reason Mother Nature’s anger can be crew members were rescued by the Ashcroft. the 27 passengers drowned, only 16 bodies The vessel was downbound with ore from grew more sluggish with every passing manifested on a whim, especially during were eventually recovered. The Wocoken moment. The large buoyancy tanks on the late-fall and early-winter months. Lake Erie Escanaba, Michigan, for Buffalo. The hull was another ship that was lost off the coast was dynamited to minimum 45 foot level in port side of the vessel had been damaged and is the fourth largest of the five Great Lakes of Dunkirk - bound for Ashtabula. It was thus open to the waters of Lake Erie. The by surface area, but the smallest in volume. late November, 1944. overwhelmed in a storm on Oct. 14, 1893. The steamer the John B. Lyon and 14 crew had tried the bilge pumps but got no Although this shallow freshwater sea Twelve of 15 perished. water out. There was a leak, and obviously it averages only 60 feet in depth, there are of its crew perished on Sept. 12, 1900. It Finally, one of the most morbid of all was a 255 foot steamer. The tail end of the was a catastrophic one. Soon other areas that reach much deeper - such as Long the local Lake Erie shipwrecks was The compartments - the pump room, and Point area off of Ontario, Canada. Long West Indian Hurricane, which swept over Sand Merchant, lost on Oct. 17, 1936 Lake Erie on that night, proved it still machinery spaces - were likewise seeing the Point reaches as much as 200 feet deep. approximately 17 miles NW of Cleveland in infusing of waters. It was not long before the Ironically, the very first steam-powered maintained its formidable wrath. The winds a gale. The loss of life was18 crew members at one time attained a velocity of 60 miles an ship and crew members were lost. vessel on Lake Erie met her end this way in a and one passenger. The Sand Merchant This is by no means all of them. For shipwreck at Long Point, Ontario. Built in hour. The John B. Lyon had left Erie, PA unloaded sand at Windsor, Ontario, on the earlier that day. more information on Great Lakes Ship 1818, The Walk-In-The-Water was a trim evening of Oct.16, and then steamed for the Wrecks see the website: Ship Wrecks & schooner with a port and starboard paddle A fatal shipwreck actually occurred sand pumping grounds offshore of Point inside the harbor of Cleveland itself. Other Maritime Tales from Lake Erie Coastal wheels. She sailed for three years running Pelee, Ontario. At approximately 2:30 a.m. Ohio Trail. www.ohioshipwrecks.org from Buffalo, New York to Detroit, Wahnipitae , a lumber carrying vessel, was on Oct. 17, the vessel was performing its job Michigan. bound from Ashland, WI, for Fairport On Halloween, October 31, 1821, she Harbor, OH. A gale arose, and the crew in sailed out of Buffalo harbor for the last time. the harbor cast her off to ride out the storm As she approached Point Abino she right off the entrance. Tugs would retrieve encountered a gale too powerful for her her and bring her in later. But before the paddle wheels to overcome. She lost tugboats could corral her, Wahnipitae was headway and began to break apart, finally let shoved against the breakwater by a go the anchors. Drifting free with the gale, crosswind and busted to pieces. The six of the Walk-In-The-Water washed toward the eight-man crew made it to the shore, running aground at the mouth of breakwater, where they were rescued by the Buffalo Creek. tugs. Two perished in the storm. Sometimes fatal shipwrecks can reach Wahnipitae was the largest wooden vessel very close to home. in the world when built - constructed to carry A horrible disaster on Lake Erie whole un-sawed logs to the mills. It was two- occurred on December 7, 1909 as the million board feet. The disaster occurred on Marquette & Bessemer #2 busted up in a Oct. 26, 1890. fierce storm. The entire crew of 33 and one The George Washington - built in passenger were lost to the lake depths. Most Ashtabula - caught fire on her maiden of the crew was from Conneaut, Ohio, and voyage with 130 people on board off the the surrounding area. There were other crew shores of Dunkirk, NY on June 15, 1835. members from Port Stanley, Ontario and The George Washington went ablaze near Pennsylvania as well. The ship was carrying her boilers and was completely destroyed, railroad cars. though the hull could still float well enough As with the number of railcars carried, to be towed in to Silver Creek Indian there are discrepancies in how many crew territory the next day. were actually on board that fateful day. Some Later opinion said too much time was records say 30, others 36, and yet other wasted in trying to extinguish the fire instead reports indicate 33. For weeks after her loss, of heading the three or four miles to shore. pieces of wreckage from the Marquette & Survivors swam or drifted a couple of miles, Bessemer #2 washed up on the shores of or were picked up by the steamer North both the U.S. and Canada. American which had seen the blaze from a As the storm that sank the ship raged on distance and came to the rescue. for a number of days, local search vessels One of the most terrifying experiences could not safely leave harbor because of the on the Great Lakes is a fire on board the winds on the lake. It was thought that vessel. That is exactly what happened to the wreckage would be found along the passenger vessel Anthony Wayne on April Canadian shore but turned up on the water a 28, 1850. A surviving clerk aboard the vessel few miles from shore between Conneaut and said that there were at least 100 passengers Erie. This added even more to the mystery of on board - no more than 30 survived. The where the ship actually sank. disaster occurred off Vermillion, OH. The The James Reed met her demise in cause of the boiler explosions is still a collision with Canadian boat Ashcroft in fog mystery to this day. May 12 - 26, 2010 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 23 www.tedriser.com By Andrea Razavi Weds, 12th, 19th & 26th -D97H5HCFGQ1=@@CI;<6M"=@@G =?9(=H9 QH<H< . '5MH<-5AAM%·GQ at her best and '5MH<Q -D=F=HC:Q'5M:=9@8"HG worst. connections '5MH<Q as a hop, skip and jump. I grew up spending with tides and 96CBB90=B9M5F8G my summer’s on the Jersey Shore and took our solar some of my first baby steps on the beaches of '5MGHQ system planet, Ship Bottom, gulped mouthfuls of saltwater -D97H5HCFGQ <9GH9F@5B8 the Moon. as a youth, body surfing for hours on end, Water is as '5MB8Q emptying out handfuls of sand from inside peaceful as it .<=FGHM 5A9@ my bathing suit, as I tumbled at the mercy of .F=D@9.F=6IH9- For bookings call 440-487-9858 Kenny Chesney and flooding in Nashville or shoot us an email at [email protected] www.HillbilliesInDenial.com 24 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 12 - 26, 2010 flooding in the last two years gave me a dedicates itself to the places we love to go newfound compassion for those who sustain and the celebrations we can all be a part of in losses due to floods. Much like a fire its ominous presence. Fourth largest of the destroys everything in its path, water does Five Great Lakes, Lake Erie has its stake the same. both in the city and the country of our town. The sobering power of nature’s great gift is It is with hopes and prayers that oil slicks hard to comprehend. Lake Erie is a blessing clear, Nashville waters recede and anyone to many of us on the North Coast. My good reading this will take a drive out to the Lake, friend, mentor, and musician extraordinaire, sometime soon, to the Headlands the Harbors Jimmy Black, has on more than one occasion or Bays. A little kickin’ back by the Lake we described to me the breathtaking sunsets, at call Erie, may just do us all, a world of good. the end of his street, on the Lake Erie Shore, in summer. At times I bemoan the lack of water in my own current views and forget that our wonderful Lake is not far away from anyone, really. We live on the North Coast don’t we? This issue Flooding at the Grand Ole Opry Thurs. 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Daily Specials Oh there is a vestigial story, at least there was in episode one and in this re- Open 7 Days • 6:30am-2:30am beginning. Full Kitchen Menu (If you really have no idea and honestly Breakfast Served 7-10:30am want to see this, stop reading now!) Freddie Krueger (Haley) was the F+ 7377 Lakeshore Blvd. gardener at a kids’ school suspected of molesting the children. The rumors stir up an Westside Steve Mentor angry mob of vengeful parents who chase Email [email protected] Freddie into an abandoned factory where 440.257.3557 he’ll be roasted alive when they torch the 26 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 May 12 - 26, 2010 ~ Continued from Page 15 was listening to and digging. So as the story musicians are most welcomed and they have goes, they had a conversation about doing no problem because there is always someone friends.” For this year, LSF band members something more edgy, and a lot heavier. Both to accompany them for accommodation, attending F.I.M.U. include Miss Tyler were intrigued with the possibilities. Six catering, concerts, etc. So the only thing they Postma, drums, vocals; J. Scott Franklin, months later, Tim and Paul had written what have to think is to play music and have fun!” guitar, vocals, trumpet; Jeremy Cottrell, is the core of the pieces for the project: a “People know that musicians come for upright bass, vocals; and Michael Bay, tempting variety of sensual sounds mixed free and as there is a great choice of musical guitar. with lead acid and a jackhammer; and styles, they are very grateful towards the Blending The Traditional Ways The festival organizers, in search of music influenced by everything from Coltrane to musicians, and the mood is friendly. This that is uniquely American perhaps agree with Meshuggah to Stravinsky to Squarepusher.” philosophy has been exported - in Morocco With The Modern! the press reviews the Paul Stranahan Trio Check out www.myspace.com/ (Marrakech), and in Tunisia (Sousse) - and We Are Not Your Normal have recently received: “As a drummer redsidevisible for sound clips and other there is a project for Bulgaria (Varna). Of leading an ensemble with self-penned information. Or for an overview of Paul course, our organization would help Coffee & Tea Shop or Health Store. compositions, he is occupying a mantle that Stranahan’s many musics, peruse his whomever would be interested in pursuing a few can approach. The band is another step Electronic Press Kit at www.sonicbids.com/ similar type of festival. What is essential to Featuring Hot & Iced in the elevation of the drummer as an integral paulstranahan . the F.I.M.U. concept is the voluntary work - voice in modern improvised music, and a The RSV quintet consists of Chris Herald, to welcome groups; to help on stage; and to Blended Coffees and very worthy listen.” Joe Lang-Abstact alto saxophone; Tim Mirth, guitar, vocal welcome the public. It depends a lot on the Chai Smoothies, Loose Logix musings; Jeremey Poparad, bass; Paul country’s culture. It’s hard in Maghreb, for Or this: “The compositions are all terrific, Stranahan, drums; and Tim McDonald, tenor example, to find volunteers. Is it possible in Teas such as White, and the playing is top notch. With saxophone, bass clarinet. Of course, the trio USA?” progressive jazz acts like the Bad Plus of Herald, Poparad and Stranahan will do A very good question, Olivier. Rooibos, Guarana, getting national acclaim for expanding the double duty at F.I.M.U. performing for the Pressed to give a few of his fondest Ginsing & Yerba Mate, genre’s boundaries, these local heroes jazz-music lovers in the open-air of the jazz recollections, Lambert concludes by saying: deserve significant praise, too.” Jeff tent. “I have a lot of great memories from Chia Seeds for Hydration, Niesel-Cleveland Free Times. And speaking of duty, my job as USA F.I.M.U. The most beautiful of them were: Weight Loss And as testament to Mr. Stranahan’s correspondent to this prestigious festival - a concert for myself (only) from five prowess as a musician has been made that much easier by the beautiful Mexican girls I was driving to the & Controlling Sugar Levels. and leader, his other always helpful and welcoming F.I.M.U. station. It was a traditional girl choir, and the group, Red Side Visible , team. My liaison, Olivier Lambert, has music was so lovely. 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Try saying; “What was the last thing you said just before the first time you said it?” Then So I thought I’d share some “Snarp before they can recover say “Look, I’ve Wisdom” with you to help you be somewhat learned my lesson, I know that a spoon prepared in the event that you are under the doesn’t know the taste of soup, and the early “Wretched Wisdom Attack”, and don’t know worm gets eaten.” what to say. Keep going… keep going… “I also know not What is the “Wretched Wisdom Attack”? to fry bacon in the nude, that crowded elevators smell different to midgets, and to Ever have someone say to you, “A word for never, under any circumstances, take a the wise…”, and then proceed to fill you in sleeping pill and a laxative on the same on what will happen to you if you DON’T night.” take their advice? At this point you have just stuck the It’s never just one word… is it? 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Wed., May 19th-Tom Todd Fri., May 21st-Hatrick Hot Air Balloon Night Glow Dinner-Friday, June 11th Sat., May 22nd-Light of Day Sun., May 23rd-Brian Henke Choose from: grilled sage & garlic butter chicken breast, baby back BBQ ribs, or Wed., May 26th-Larry Smith pepper rubbed beef filet. Entrées are complimented by: mixed greens with cran- Fri., May 28th-Castaways berries, apples, candied nuts and Feta cheese; grilled red skin potatoes, vegeta- Sat., May 29th-Light of Day bles and hearth baked bread. $20.50 for chicken, $25.50 for ribs or beef filet. Sun., May 30th-Joey Vanilli (Wine not included.) Dinner is served from 6-8 p.m. Reservations are required Wed., June 2nd- by June 8th. This is a pre-paid, non-refundable ticket event. Casey O Medicine Show Entertainment plays on Normal Business Hours: Monday & Tuesday Noon-6 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday 7-11 p.m.; Saturday 3:30- Friday Noon-11 p.m.; Thursday & Saturday Noon-8 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30-5:30 p.m. SERVING A VARIETY OF APPETIZERS, GRILLED SANDWICHES, AND DELICIOUS ENTRÉES. OPEN: WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY NOON-8 P.M.; FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOON-11 P.M.; SUNDAY 1-8 P.M. FOR INFO. CALL 440-298-9838 or www.grandrivercellars.com JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY. ATIO Friday, May 14th THE P EN! Light of Day (Motown Rock) IS OP Saturday, May 15th Brick House Blues (Rockin Blues) Sunday, May 16th Stan Miller & Kelly Conners Jazz Fri. May 21st Nick Zuber Band (Light Rock) 5750 S. MADISON RD. (RT. 528) • MADISON, OH • 44057 Sat. May 22nd Castaways (Rock n Roll) Sun. May 23rd John Toula Jazz Fri. May 28th WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH & Trilogy (Rock n Roll) Sat. May 29th DINNER WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY. Stone River Band (Rock n Roll) Sun. May 30th Larry Smith Jazz Express OPEN MEMORIAL DAY! Music plays Friday & Saturday from 7:30-10:30 p.m. & Sunday from 4-7.