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THE BLUES Dear Friends:

I was at the Cuyahoga County Fair one day last month, as Cleveland Blues Society "historian-for-a-day". Good friend and ace photographer, Alex Belisle, came along to help me roadie my stuff and snap some pictures of my presentation. Here’s a link to those great shots.

For headstock hunters out there, equipment included a cigar box guitar bought for me by my dear late father, a vaudeville era golden musical saw, a replica Regal from Gary Rice, Guitar Guy resonator guitar, a 1920’s Lloyd Loar Mastertone 6-string banjo, a Gibson L-1 "Robert Johnson" type acoustic, an Epiphone B.B.King "Lucille" guitar, and a glass Coricidin bottle for slide demo work.

I've given many guitar history talks over the years. My Blues talks are closely related to the guitars and other instruments historically used in the story of 20th Century Blues history. The musical saw was a home-grown instrument for people who could not afford to, (or were not ALLOWED to) purchase an instrument. The vibrato (and the sliding between notes the saw is capable of) is much like the human voice in Blues.

The cigar box guitar also comes from the tradition that people who could not afford to purchase an instrument sometimes made their own.

The 6-string banjo was a very popular instrument, having African roots, used by great performers like Papa Charlie Jackson and Django Reinhardt. When the minstrel shows became widespread, the banjo lost its popularity among many in the Black community.

The resonator guitar, which came out in 1927, has a body of nickel-plated bell brass, a bridge resting on a speaker-cone type rig-up, so a guitarist could play LOUD and compete with trumpets and saxes on the jazz stage. It was an expensive but feasible innovation at the time. Unfortunately the electric guitar came out the following year, in 1928, and by the time of the Great Depression, a number of those resonator guitars found their way to pawn shops, and were thus within range of many blues players.

The black electric guitar in the photos is a commercially available replica of the late B.B. King's guitar he named "Lucille".

Many people think of the Blues as sad music, but much of the Blues deals with a message of hope and survival under adverse circumstances.

By the way, people oftentimes ask me what my favorite music is. My answer is always what my dear late father taught me... whatever music with a dollar bill connected with it! As a professional musician, ANYTHING I could get paid for doing. Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues, Ethnic, you-name-it. Being a retired educator, I still enjoy all styles.

Back to the Blues,

Gary Rice 2

Find links, addresses & phone numbers of recurring venues at the end of this file.

September is International Square Dancing Month and Classical Music Month, while 9/15/15 to 10/15/15 is Hispanic Heritage Month

Tuesday, September 1 ■ Gary Hall hosts open mike night, with house piano and loaner guitar available, a monthly event, Barking Spider, 8pm, sign up by 7pm

* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212

* ■ weekly open mike The Bevy in Birdtown (former Winchester) 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood 227-2389, 7-10pm

■ The List, with Papa J on keyboard, host blues & rock weekly jam, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 7-11:30pm

■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm

* ■ Jim Snively hosts weekly singer songwriter showcase, Rider’s 7-10:30pm

■ Second Hand Dogs: Darla and Phillip Eberwein guest host for Gary Hall open mike, Eastland Inn, 8:30-11pm, signup 7:30pm

■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host “Chicks with Picks” acoustic jam, Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/551-9155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover

* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm

* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly pen mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/644-3160, 8-11pm

■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm 3

■ Jamal Akil-Marshall hosts weekly open mike, The BottleHouse, 9pm

* ■ Morte Treehorn (Kill the Hippies) hosts open mike, full stage of band equipment available, Trio's Bar, 13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood 226-8828, 10pm-1am ■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights 440/234-1001, 6-8pm * ■ Bluegrass Kings (tiny) Curbside Coffee, 9858 Lorain Ave. 440/823-3849, 7-10pm, owner Judy Fitch says, “Get here by 6pm if you want a seat.” ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Troubadours of Divine Bliss, Zach Uncorked Wine Bar, 7pm, donation ■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 7:30pm ■ an intimate evening with Justin Hayward (of the Moody Blues) solo, with special guest, guitarist Mike Dawes The Kent Stage, 8pm, $40, general admission, all ages ■ The War And Treaty vocal duo of Tanya Blount and Michael Trotter Jr., from MD, Nate Jones Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, ** all ages ■ Chris Allen Southside, 10pm-1am

Wednesday, September 2 ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited, listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick 330/220-9944, 6pm

■ Susie Hagan hosts Wednesday open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm

■ weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ Tom Honsa, others host the once so-secretive, movable Solon-area open mike, Starbucks-Aurora, 125 Barrington Town Square Dr., Aurora (Rts. 82 & 306) 330/562-4080, 6:45pm

■ Lyle Heath hosts open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7pm

* ■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-9pm

4 * ■ Eric Brooke and special guest, host open jam with the Acoustic Network, Rafters, 7pm

* ■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm

* ■ Larry Ketola of Acoustic Artform hosts weekly open mike, Shula's 2 Steak & Sports, 6200 Quarry Lane (Hilton Inn) Independence 901-7852, 7-10pm

■ Two for the Road: Betsy Rose & Jimmy Lee host weekly acoustic open mike, Tripps Bar & Grill, 1100 W. Royalton Rd., Broadview Heights 440/877-2622, 7-10pm, sign up 7pm or email

* ■ Kenny P hosts open mike jam, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

* ■ Brian Gale hosts “No Judgment” community open mike, spoken word & music, Slow Train Café, 8pm, sign up by 7:30pm

* ■ Akron Ceili Band leads weekly ceili seisiún, The Ancient Order of Hibernians (Mark Heffernan Division), 2000 Brown St., Akron 330/724-2083, 8pm

■ weekly open mike, rotating hosts, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431, 8pm-midnight

■ Gary Hall hosts “mostly acoustic” weekly open mike, loaner guitar available, Blue Rock Café, 8pm-midnight

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (submit form from the “BK10x3” drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums provided Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm 5

■ Randy Horvath and Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) host weekly open mike, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm

■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm

* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am

* ■ Dave Brooks (of Breakfast Club) hosts weekly jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm ■ Runaway Dorothy alt.country, 6pm; Blues Chronicles 8pm; Joe Rollin Porter 10pm, Barking Spider ■ Alex Bevan Lure Bistro & Sushi Bar, 38040 Third St. Willoughby 440/951-8862, 6-9pm ■ Troubadours of Divine Bliss Danny Boys Pizza, 8389 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland 440/729-3726, 7-9pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 7pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, The Water Street Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Gretchen Pleuss The Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm ■ Lonesome Stars The Harp, 8-11pm

Thursday, September 3 ■ Cats on Holiday zydeco, Summertime on the Riverfront series on the deck, oyster bar, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club. 5-8pm, free

■ Hu$hMoney music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, Boston Township Schoolhouse, 1775 Main St.(Rt. 303) at Riverview Rd., Peninsula, 8-10:30pm, 7pm teaching, $7, student $5

■ Ceili Dancing lessons West Side Irish American Club, 7-9pm

* ■ Time Literally hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Phix Café (reopened at new location) 4485 Mayfield Rd., parking in rear, South Euclid 381-5705, 6:30-9pm

* ■ Brad Pethtel used to host open mike – others now “sit in”, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, 7-10pm

6 * ■ Steve Orr hosts Christian open mike, LifeSpring Hub, 53 S. St. Clair St., Painesville, info: 440/477-3079, 7-10pm

■ Mallory SanMarco hosts "no mike open mike,” Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights 795-9800, (March video) 7-8: 30pm

* ■ Fred Barringer hosts jam/open mike, Marge E’s Geneva N & Wine Bar 11 South Ridge Rd. E. (Rts. 84 & 534), Geneva 440/466-0135, 7-10pm

■ Erin Burke hosts (new) open mike, Harry Buffalo, 2119 Mentor Ave., Painesville 440/352-8800, 7:30pm

■ open mike, with guitar & keyboard available, sign up with bartender, Monica, Little Mountain Brewing Co., 7:30pm

* ■ Ken Pengal and Nicole Dominish host unplugged musicians night, The Local Tavern-Parma, 5513 Pearl Rd., Parma, 440/882-3365, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ Gary Hall hosts open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/722-6328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome

* ■ Andy Shepherd hosts open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm, sign up 7:45pm

* ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 8-11pm

* ■ Eric Brooke hosts band jam party, Jerzee’s Sports Grille, 2531 Fulton Dr.NW, Canton 330/456-9977, 8pm

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host blues open mike and rock jam, some instruments and drum set provided, all are welcome, Main Street Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron 330/724-8855, 8pm-midnight

■ Book and Page host (new) open mike, Michel's Tavern, 1157 W. Main St. (Rt.59), Kent, 330/673-3005, 8pm-midnight

* ■ The Kilroys host Thursday night seisiún, The Old Angle, 1848 W. 25th St. at Bridge Ave. 861-5643, 8pm

7 * ■ Steve Village hosts acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8pm

* ■ Leah Lou hosts the unpredictable open mike-aroni of poetry and music, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 8:30-11pm

* ■ Butch Armstrong & the Tower City Blues Band host jam night, Grillers Pub, 5455 State Rd., Parma 741-7200, 8:30pm-midnight

* ■ The Reid Project, featuring Miss Butterscotch host blues and jazz jam, The House of Swing, 4490 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid 382-2771

■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Music Hall, 9pm

■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm ■ Jaime Mills singer-songwriter/country rock, 6pm; Red Brick Rhoades: Rebecca Rhoades & Red Chrosniak, 8pm; The Spyder Stompers americana, 10pm, Barking Spider ■ The Travelin’ Johnsons The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights 440/234-1001, 6-9pm ■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6:30-8:30pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, Burntwood Tavern-Cuyahoga Falls, 2291 Riverfront Pkwy., Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7085, 7pm ■ Joe Moorhead Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst (new, former Champps), 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7pm ■ Nathan Henry Burntwood Tavern – Rocky River 19304 Detroit Rd., Rocky River 440/333-6701, 7-10pm ■ Mary Martin & the Tuna Band blues, Jilly’s Music Room, 7pm ■ Jim Golen Old Firehouse Winery, 7-11pm ■ John Markovic with Beckie Plush Old 97 Café, 7-10pm ■ Troubadours of Divine Bliss Peninsula Quarry, 1980 W. Streetsboro Rd.(Rt.303), Peninsula 330/657-2202, 7-9pm, $10 ■ Chad Hoffman The Pub, 26300 Cedar Rd., Beachwood Place 595-2748, 7pm ■ Rick – and - sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Mr. Butterworth and the Pancake Boys folk, bluegrass, Taverne of Richfield, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Chris Hatton Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm Thor Platter Live and Local concert series, House of Blues Crossroads Stage, 8-11pm

8 Friday, September 4 ■ Blue Lunch jump blues, “The Original First Friday” swing dance, Bainbridge Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306), Bainbridge Twp., 8-9pm teaching, 9-11:30pm dance, info: Will Craig 316-0068, $10, $8 student, $25 family

■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

■ Craig hosts open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

■ open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 1033 Bridge St., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Thor Platter Trio Happy Hour, A J Rocco’s, 816 Huron Rd.E, 861-8358, 5pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Old Angle, 5-7pm ■ Dennis Ford Ferrante Winery, 6-9:30pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, Burntwood Tavern-Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St. 440/318-1560, 7pm ■ Mother Ale acoustic rock Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst (new, former Champps), 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7pm ■ The Stumpy Basin Volunteers bluegrass, Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 7pm, $7 donation requested at the door ■ Yankee Bravo americana, Gervasi Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Erin Rossi with Tony Koussa Glenwillow Grille, 29765 Pettibone Rd., Solon 440/786-0100, 7pm ■ Leon & The Reckless All Stars Harpersfield Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Troubadours of Divine Bliss LaLeure Vineyards, 17335 Nash Rd.(Rt.88), Parkman 440/548-5120. 7-10pm ■ The Gage Brothers folk, Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Mo Andrews Cleats, 6801 East Harbor Rd., Lakeside, Marblehead 419/734-9464, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Jeff Poulos Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Kristy Lee Burkey Sonnets, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Anita Keys & Friends Barking Spider, 8-9:30pm ■ The Madison Crawl boogie, rockabilly, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm ■ first Friday Irish seisiún, The Harp, 8pm ■ The Travelin’ Johnsons John Palmer's Bistro 44, The Shops at Gristmill, 7590 Fredle Dr., Concord Township 440/350-0793, 8pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, The Lodge at Geneva State Park, 4888 N. Broadway (Rt. 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake 866/806-8066, 8pm-midnight ■ Len Thomas Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ The Blackbird Revue americana, ***Wilbert’s, 8-9pm 9 ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Flannery’s Pub, 9pm-midnight ■ Nathan Hedges Live and Local concert series, House of Blues Crossroads Stage, 9pm-midnight ■ John Markovic with Beckie Plush Max McQ's Sports Bar & Grille 1562 Akron Peninsula Rd., Akron 330/940-3400, 9pm-midnight ■ Hey Monea alt.americana, Reel Bar, 9pm-12:15am ■ Colin Dussault’s Blues Project Brothers Lounge-Music Hall, 9:30pm, $5 ■ The Thrifters Mullarkey’s, 10pm-1am

Saturday, September 5 National be late for something day Loudon Wainwright III’s 69th birthday ■ Mud in Yer Eye music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, Lakewood Masonic Temple, 15300 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 8-11pm, teaching 7-8pm, $8, family $20

■ Pocketful o' Gimmick music, Susan English caller, contra dance, Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Rd., (Rt, 226 just south of Rt. 3,) Wooster, 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 7pm, $6, $15 family, $5 student, info: 330/347-8155

■ Hal Walker, others lead Kent Community Sing, Fessenden Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent 330/673-4247, 7-8:30pm (this is the prototype for Matt Watroba / Sing Out!’s Initiative to set up 100 regular song circle gatherings across the country) ■ Kathy Johnson Haymaker Farmers’ Market, corner of Franklin Ave. & Summit St. parking lot under the Rt. 59 Haymaker overpass, Kent 330/472-5801, 10am-noon ■ Jonathan Browning singer-songwriter, Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The Roundhouse Bar ■ Brickhouse Blues Band Debonne Vineyards, 3:30-7:30pm ■ Hey Monea alt.americana, Reel Bar, 4-6pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o 5:30pm; Midlife Chryslers 7-piece blues rock, 8pm Jilly’s Music Room ■ Brian Henke Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ The Swamp Boogie Band blues, Deer's Leap Winery, 1520 Harpersfield Rd. (Rt. 534), Geneva 440/466-1248, 7-10pm ■ The Travelin’ Johnsons Gervasi Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Troubadours of Divine Bliss Harpersfield Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, Jilly's Music Room, 7pm ■ Jim Golen Mastropiétro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Rd., Berlin Center 330/547-2151, 7-10pm ■ Stone River Band Old Mill Winery, 7-11pm ■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 7-9pm

10 ■ Jim Gill with Tim Cole outdoor pavilion, Vermillion Valley Vineyards, 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman 440/965-5202, 7pm ■ Steve Howell Candlelight Winery, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Blues DeVille swing, Grand River Cellars, 5750 S. Madison Rd. (Rt. 528), Madison 440/298-9838, 7:30-10:30pm ■ The Fret Daddies acoustic rock & blues, Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ The Scenic Route Sonnets, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Cleveland Blue traditional and modern blues, soul, Wolf Creek Tavern, 7:30- 10:30pm ■ Hot D’Jang gypsy jazz/swing, 8pm; Bill Lestock 10pm, Barking Spider ■ Those Guys: acoustic duo of Larry Kadlub and Armand Cadieux, Beach Club Grill, Concord Plaza, 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor 440/350-0088, 8-11pm ■ Allison Bencar solo acoustic, Cleveland native now from Nashville, Maura Rogers & The Bellows, Myth And Company Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $5, ** all ages ■ Christine Marie Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm ■ James Adkins Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ 2nd annual Hank Williams Birthday Bash (he’d be 92 on 9/17) with HillBilly IDOL & friends (and birthday cake) Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 8pm, Lucky 7 series includes complimentary craft cocktail, all ages ■ Vernon Jones Blues Cartel blues, Passion Blues 1212 Walnut Ave. NE, Canton 213/214-0396, 8-11pm ■ Beat Brothers Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Oddi-Tease! vintage burlesque with Vita Devoid from Florida, Gigi De Luxe from Chicago, Discord Addams, Bella Sin, Noella Deville, more, Beachland Ballroom, 8:30pm, $15 in advance, $17 day of show, $20 reserved, $25 VIP, an age 18 and over only show ■ Jon Mosey roots, blues guitar, Sandy Chanty, 8:30pm-midnight ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Trivs Steakhouse, 17100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville 440/238-8830, 8:30pm ■ Chad Hoffman Wolfey’s Bistro & Pub, 1069 E. Broad St., Elyria 440/365-9002, 8:30pm ■ The Porter Sharks The Harp, 9pm ■ Blonde Boy Grunt & The Groans 1 Canal Boat Lounge, 119 S. Canal St., Canal Fulton 330/854-9902, 9pm-midnight ■ Nitebridge Parkview Nite Club, 9:30pm-1:30am ■ Hey Monea alt.americana, Reel Bar, 9:30pm-12:30am ■ Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. reggae, Brothers Lounge-Music Hall, 10pm-2am, $8 ■ Kevin McCarthy Mullarkey’s, 10pm-1am

Sunday, September 6 Jim Snively’s 70th birthday

11 11th annual Taste of Hudson– in downtown Hudson, Rts. 91 & 303, a 2-afternoon event – with samples of food and drink offerings for purchase from 24 restaurants, children’s activities, and musical acts on 5 outdoor stages including: Sun 9/6

Little Tykes Stage Activities Green, Northwest corner of Rts. 303 and 91 ■ 2:30pm Martha’s Mistake ■ 4:30pm Blue Groove

Suncrest Gardens Stage near Culinary Tent, Park Lane at First St. ■ 2:30 – 5:30 pm. The Zydeco Kings

Henning Software Stage north end of First St. ■ 4:00 -6:00 pm Grady Miller Band ■ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Rock Salt and Nails

Mon 9/7

Little Tykes Stage Summit County Songwriters Circle ■ 11:00 --Keith Thornton ■ 11:30 – Irv Terzic ■ 12:00 – The Sofa Strummers Trio ■ 12:45 – The Kathy Johnson Trio ■ 1:30 –David Palomo ■ 2:00 – Think Method Duo ■ 2:45 – Morning Star Quartet ■ 3:30 – Marilyn Dirrig ■ 4:00 – Kerry Kean ■ 4:30 – Keith Lamont Bachman ■ 5:00 – The Effangee Band

Buford T. Hedgehog Wine and Beer Garden Stage- near Hudson Library back patio ■ 3:30 – 6pm Blue Lunch more 9/6:

■ Rick Szekelyi hosts weekly open mike, The Stone Oven-Cleveland Heights, 2267 Lee Rd. 932-3003, 3-6pm

■ Lyle Heath hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm

12 * ■ Kent old time Shindig jam: musicians, cloggers, flatfoot dancers, listeners - - all are welcome, Europe Gyro Pizza, 5-8pm, free

■ Acoustic Artform: Larry Ketola, Billy Fury & Jeff Ulmicher host 1st Sunday monthly open mike, Grillers Pub, 5455 State Rd., Parma 741-7200. 5-8pm

* ■ Brian Halloran leads monthly traditional Irish seisiún, Stone Mad Pub, 1306 W. 65th St. 281-6500

* ■ Harry Nowak hosts open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron 330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight

* ■ open mike, Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St., Kent 330/ 677-7320, 10pm, usually preceded by short independent films - no formal host, sign in 8pm with David R. Kiss

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 17th year, Cebars- Euclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm

■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight ■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303), Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am ■ Troubadours of Divine Bliss Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2:30pm brunch ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Spoon Too Soon with Jerry Grusell americana, Driftwood Pointe, 6827 Lake Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-9127, afternoon ■ Matt Aurigema solo acoustic guitar, Laurello Vineyards, 2-5pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, 2-6pm; Paul Franks 6:30-9pm, The Roundhouse Bar ■ Blue Lunch jump blues, Harpersfield Vineyard, 3-6pm ■ Thor Platter & Matt Charboneau Ironwood Café-Kamm’s Corners, 17209 Lorain Ave. 860-1190, 3pm ■ Hey Monea alt.americana, Reel Bar, 4-6pm ■ Brad Bolton & Peggy Coyle Viking Vineyards, 5-7pm ■ Bog Trotters Barking Spider, 6pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, Nathan's Patio Bar & Grill, 725 30th St. NE, Canton 330/430-0061, 6pm ■ Jeff Varga Stamper’s, 6-9pm ■ Gretchen Pleuss The Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm ■ Mike’s Barn presents the 10th Broadside of the Barn with Mary Bridget Davies and some of Cleveland’s great ladies of song: Ki Allen, Becky Boyd, Caylen Bryant, 13 Megan Constantine, Emily Keener, Tracy Marie, Luca Mundaca, Jackie Warren, Evelyn Wright Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 7:30pm, $25, all ages ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat with the Revolution Brass Band Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 8pm, $10 advance, $12 day of show ■ Westside Steve Old Firehouse Winery, 8pm-midnight ■ Hey Monea alt.americana, Reel Bar, 9:30pm-12:45am

Monday, September 7 Labor Day today would have been Ronnie Gilbert’s 89th birthday

Frank Thedford’s birthday ■ The Travelin’ Johnsons Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, 549 S. Chillicothe Rd.(Rt 43), Aurora 339/562-2000, 1-3pm

■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house sound, drums, amps

* ■ Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) hosts open mike, Baxter’s, 205 S. Main St., Akron 234/678-0761, 7-10pm

■ Monday evening Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

* ■ Kenny P hosts mashup jam, The Local Tavern-Mentor, 9470 Mentor Ave. (Rt. 6), 440/392-6022, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up

* ■ Sweetwater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor St., Tremont 522-0006, 9pm

* ■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight

■ Xe La hosts Kobalt Bar open mike, The Social Room, 2261 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 321-0736, 10pm-2am ■ Thor Platter Band bluegrass, Cleats, 6801 East Harbor Rd., Lakeside, Marblehead 419/734-9464, noon-3pm ■ Lyle Heath 2-6pm, Tom Todd one-man band, Old Firehouse Winery, 6-10pm ■ Mike “MadDog” Adams acoustic mayhem, The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Troubadours of Divine Bliss Youngstown 1st U U Church benefit, 1105 Elm St. at Illinois 330/746-3067 7-9pm, $10 ■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-10pm ■ Brian Henke Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm ■ DePrator & Kearns Americana/blues rock, Barking Spider, 8-9:30pm * ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm

Tuesday, September 8 * ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212

* ■ weekly open mike The Bevy in Birdtown (former Winchester) 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood 227-2389, 7-10pm

■ The List, with Papa J on keyboard, host blues & rock weekly jam, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 7-11:30pm

■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm

* ■ Jim Snively hosts weekly singer songwriter showcase, Rider’s 7-10:30pm

15 ■ Irwin Weinberger coordinates an Old-time string band music jam, for traditional Appalachian stringed instruments only, all skill levels and listeners welcome, the M.T. Glass, 13443 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., info: 330/256-4021, 7-9pm

■ Gary Hall hosts open mike, Eastland Inn, 8:30-11pm, loaner guitar available, signup 7:30pm

■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host “Chicks with Picks” acoustic jam, Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/551-9155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover

* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm

* ■ monthly traditional open Irish seisiún, Croagh Patrick's Pub (former Robin Hood’s), 4857 Robin Hood Dr., Willoughby 440/946-8250, 8pm

* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly pen mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/644-3160, 8-11pm

■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm

■ Jamal Akil-Marshall hosts weekly open mike, The BottleHouse, 9pm

* ■ Morte Treehorn (Kill the Hippies) hosts open mike, full stage of band equipment available, Trio's Bar, 13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood 226-8828, 10pm-1am ■ Sofia Talvik singer-songwriter, 6pm; Little Steve-o solo, 8:30pm; Bob Corlett New Orleans-style blues piano, 10pm, Barking Spider ■ Chad Hoffman The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights 440/234-1001, 6-8pm * ■ Bluegrass Kings (tiny) Curbside Coffee, 9858 Lorain Ave. 440/823-3849, 7-10pm, owner Judy Fitch says, “Get here by 6pm if you want a seat.” ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Colin John solo, blues, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-10pm ■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 7:30pm ■ The Whiskey Hickon Boys gangsta folk, The Roundhouse Bar, 9pm-1am ■ Chris Allen Southside, 10pm-1am 16

Wednesday, September 9 ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited, listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick 330/220-9944, 6pm

■ Susie Hagan hosts Wednesday open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm

■ weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ David Nicholson hosts 2nd Wednesday open mike, Brandy-Wine Bar, 5555 Akron- Peninsula Rd.(S. Locust St.), Peninsula 330/657-2526, 7-10pm, sign up 6:45pm

■ Lyle Heath hosts open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7pm

* ■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-9pm

* ■ Eric Brooke and special guest, host open jam with the Acoustic Network, Rafters, 7pm

* ■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm

* ■ Larry Ketola of Acoustic Artform hosts weekly open mike, Shula's 2 Steak & Sports, 6200 Quarry Lane (Hilton Inn) Independence 901-7852, 7-10pm

■ Two for the Road: Betsy Rose & Jimmy Lee host weekly acoustic open mike, Tripps Bar & Grill, 1100 W. Royalton Rd., Broadview Heights 440/877-2622, 7-10pm, sign up 7pm or email

* ■ Kenny P hosts weekly open mike jam, The Local Tavern-Willoughby Hills, 29007 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), 440/943-5926, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

* ■ Akron Ceili Band leads weekly ceili seisiún, The Ancient Order of Hibernians (Mark Heffernan Division), 2000 Brown St., Akron 330/724-2083, 8pm

■ weekly open mike, rotating hosts, Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431, 8pm-midnight 17

■ Gary Hall hosts “mostly acoustic” weekly open mike, loaner guitar available, Blue Rock Café, 8pm-midnight

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (submit form from the “BK10x3” drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

■ Charlie & The Poor Boys host weekly musicians' open jam, trading off instruments and vocals, Getaway Pub, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron 330/867-8700, 8pm

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums provided Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm

■ Randy Horvath and Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) host weekly open mike, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 9pm

■ Michael Bay & the Bad Boys of Blues (with a new guest host each week) host blues jam, house backline includes drum set and Hammond B3, Parkview, 9pm

* ■ Eroc, Cy Sulak & guest host weekly blues jam, Sly Fox Lounge, 4755 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted 440/777-0961, 9pm-12:30am

* ■ Dave Brooks (of Breakfast Club) hosts weekly jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm ■ Ryan Humbert solo, Gervasi Vineyard, 6-9pm ■ Jim Golen Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown 330/349-9464, 6-9pm ■ Joe Rollin Porter Gunselman’s Tavern 21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park 440/331-5719, 7-9pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 7pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Redhawk, 7-10pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Water Street Tavern, 7-10pm ■ John Hanson folk/rock, 8pm; Xe La 10pm, Barking Spider ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merrriman Rd., Akron 234/571-1636, 8pm ■ Chris and Tom The Harp, 9pm ■ The Whiskey Hickon Boys gangsta folk, The Roundhouse Bar, 9pm-1am

Thursday, September 10

18 ■ Cats on Holiday zydeco, Summertime on the Riverfront series on the deck, oyster bar, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club. 5-8pm, free

■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Miller Nature Preserve Summer Concert series, Lorain County Metro Parks, 2739 Center Rd,(Rt. 83), Avon 440/937-4545, 6:30-8pm, bring lawn chairs

■ Ceili Dancing lessons West Side Irish American Club, 7-9pm

* ■ Time Literally hosts weekly open mike, Coffee Phix Café (reopened at new location) 4485 Mayfield Rd., parking in rear, South Euclid 381-5705, 6:30-9pm

* ■ Brad Pethtel used to host open mike – others now “sit in”, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, 7-10pm

* ■ Steve Orr hosts Christian open mike, LifeSpring Hub, 53 S. St. Clair St., Painesville, info: 440/477-3079, 7-10pm

■ Small Victories Press hosts Broadsides & Ephemera open mike: spoken word and music, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights 795-9800, 7pm

* ■ Fred Barringer hosts jam/open mike, Marge E’s Geneva N & Wine Bar 11 South Ridge Rd. E. (Rts. 84 & 534), Geneva 440/466-0135, 7-10pm

■ Erin Burke hosts (new) open mike, Harry Buffalo, 2119 Mentor Ave., Painesville 440/352-8800, 7:30pm

■ open mike, with guitar & keyboard available, sign up with bartender, Monica, Little Mountain Brewing Co., 7:30pm

* ■ Ken Pengal and Nicole Dominish host unplugged musicians night, The Local Tavern-Parma, 5513 Pearl Rd., Parma, 440/882-3365, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ Gary Hall hosts open mike, P.J.Marley’s, 119 Public Sq., Medina 330/722-6328, sign up 7:30pm, 8pm feature set, late-comers welcome

* ■ Andy Shepherd hosts open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm, sign up 7:45pm

19 * ■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 8-11pm

* ■ Eric Brooke hosts band jam party, Jerzee’s Sports Grille, 2531 Fulton Dr.NW, Canton 330/456-9977, 8pm

■ Book and Page host (new) open mike, Michel's Tavern, 1157 W. Main St. (Rt.59), Kent, 330/673-3005, 8pm-midnight

* ■ The Kilroys host Thursday night seisiún, The Old Angle, 1848 W. 25th St. at Bridge Ave. 861-5643, 8pm

* ■ Steve Village hosts acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8pm

* ■ Leah Lou hosts the unpredictable open mike-aroni of poetry and music, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 8:30-11pm

* ■ Butch Armstrong & the Tower City Blues Band host jam night, Grillers Pub, 5455 State Rd., Parma 741-7200, 8:30pm-midnight

* ■ The Reid Project, featuring Miss Butterscotch host blues and jazz jam, The House of Swing, 4490 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid 382-2771

■ Bad Boys of Blues host Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Music Hall, 9pm

■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm ■ Charlie Mosbrook Spirit of Music concert, Spinal Cord injury floor, Cleveland MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center, Unit 6 North, 4229 Pearl Rd., formerly Deaconess Hospital, 778-7800 (x73605, ask for Jennifer), 5pm during patient dinner in day room, free and open to the public, phone ahead to let them know you’re coming ■ The Travelin’ Johnsons The Brew Garden, 18590 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights 440/234-1001, 6-9pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-O blues, Wolf Creek Tavern, 3044 Wadsworth Rd., Norton, 234/571-4531, 6pm

20 ■ Jess solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6:30-8:30pm ■ Joe Moorhead Burntwood Tavern – Cuyahoga Falls 2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Cuyahoga Falls 330-794-7685, 7-10pm ■ Nick Zuber Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst (new, former Champps), 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7pm ■ Boy=Girl: Jen Maurer & Paul Kovac classic country duets, Strangled Darlings Jilly’s Music Room, 7pm

■ SayWeCanFly: Braden Barrrie prolific songwriter from Ontario (video), Wind in Sails, Sounds Like harmony, Casey Boles, The LedaBunny Beachland Tavern, 7:30pm, $13 in advance, $15 day of show, ** all ages ■ Rick – and - sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Bob Frank bluegrass/blues, 8pm; Brand New Hat 10pm, Barking Spider ■ Chris Hatton Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Joe Rollin Porter Live and Local concert series, House of Blues Crossroads Stage, 8-11pm ■ Travis ‘Moonchild’ Haddix Blues Band Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 8pm, $7, Lucky 7 series includes complimentary craft cocktail, all ages ■ The Steeldrivers bluegrass/rock from Nashville, Rachel Brown Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 8pm, $22 in advance, $25 day of show, all ages ■ The Whiskey Hickon Boys gangsta folk, The Roundhouse Bar, 9pm-1am

Friday, September 11 day to mourn all the deaths from terrorism Leo Kottke’s 70th birthday Tremont art walk ■ Jim Avett from NC, father of Scott & Seth (the Avett Brothers) with special guest Kate Kooser Honky Tonk House Concerts, Streetsboro, 7pm, with potluck starting 6pm –reservations: call Jay at 330/626-2961 or email, $15 suggested

■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

21 ■ Craig hosts open mike, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm

■ open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 1033 Bridge St., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9pm ■ Ray Fogg The Roundhouse Bar, 2-6pm ■ Tracey Thomas & Ralph Carney, The Crew of the Half Moon, Humbucker Blues Jilly’s Music Room, 5pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Old Angle, 5-7pm ■ Jimmy Maguire Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst (new, former Champps), 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155, 7pm ■ Spoon Too Soon americana, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7224 Center St., Mentor 440/290-8676, 7-10pm ■ The Travelin’ Johnsons Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Mike Lenz & Peggy Coyle Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm ■ John Markovic with Scotty D Blue Rock Cafe, 8-11pm

■ Thor Platter Bluegrass Band CD ep release, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm ■ Charlie Musselwhite blues harp, The Kent Stage, 8pm, $26,23, general admission, all ages Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, On Tap Grille-Stow, 4396 Kent Rd., 330/686-5359, 8-11pm ■ UpFront Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Armstrong Bearcat Band blues rock, Redhawk, 8:30pm ■ Shane Piasecki Reel Bar, 8:30pm-12:30am ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Trivs Steakhouse, 17100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville 440/238-8830, 8:30pm ■ Brent Kirby The Harp, 9pm ■ Ryan Humbert solo, Live and Local concert series, House of Blues Crossroads Stage, 9pm-midnight

22 ■ Midnight Trail Band americana, Prosperity Social Club, 9pm ■ Mo’ Mojo zydeco, Barking Spider, 10pm ■ Eric Butler Mullarkey’s, 10pm-1am

Saturday, September 12 chocolate milk shake day ■ KIeran Kane return visit of americana singer/songwriter from NYC, to Lynn & Joel’s Mechanic Street House Concerts in Ohio City, 7:30pm finger food, bring beverages to share, 8pm music, $15, (100% goes to the artist) email for street address and required reservations: [email protected]

■ Classic car, motorcycle cruise-in and acoustic performers outdoor concert, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28455 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake 440/871-5565, 5-8pm, replaces open mike in summer months, bring lawn chairs

■ Mike Kellat leads open mike, all instruments and styles welcome, Spiritualist Church, 5403 S. Ridge W., Saybrook, 440/969-1724, 11am-3pm

* ■ Joel Specht hosts old-time string band open jam, the Harbor Perk Coffeehouse and Roasting Co., 1003 Bridge St., Ashtabula 440/964-9277, 4-6:30pm, bring chair

* ■ Bob McClister hosts acoustic open mike, St. Mark Lutheran hall, 158 North Ave.(Rt. 91), Tallmadge 440/633-3718, 7-9:30pm, sign up 6:45pm ■ Richard Boston Howland Township Farmers Market , Richard Orwig Park, E. Market St. and Willlow Dr, Warren, 9am-1pm ■ Tom Todd one-man band, Old Firehouse Winery, noon-4pm ■ Songwriters in the Round 4pm; Sweet & Blu blues/r&b/rock, 8pm; Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys 10pm, Barking Spider ■ Zach Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Willow Creek Bluegrass Band Troutman Vineyards, 6-8pm ■ Chad Hoffman Vermilion Boat Club, 5416 Liberty Ave., Vermilion 440/967-6634, 6:30pm ■ Jim Gill Barrel Run Crossing, 7-10pm ■ John Markovic English Pub Bistro, 320 E. Main St., Ravenna 330/296-7696, 7-10pm ■ Chasin’ The Blues blues, Mastropiétro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Rd., Berlin Center 330/547-2151, 7-10pm ■ The Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar, 7-9pm ■ Starship Truckers folk, light rock, Candlelight Winery, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Brad Bolton & Peggy Coyle Maize Valley, 7:30-9:30pm

23 ■ Second Saturday Storytelling, Rocky River Nature Center, Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted 440/734-6660, 7:30- 9pm, light refreshments provided ■ Clyde Alan Hensley Sonnets, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o blues, Beau's on the River, Sheraton Suites, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 330/920-7530, 8pm ■ Jeff Sherman Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8-11pm ■ Dave Phillips blues, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ The Alan Greene Band electric blues, Driftwood Pointe, 6827 Lake Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-9127, 8pm-midnight ■ Kismet Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Mo Andrews singer-songwriter/acoustic rock, Trivs, 8:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, the Harp, 9pm ■ Becky Boyd Parkview Nite Club, 9:30pm-1:30am ■ Shane Piasecki Reel Bar, 9:30pm-12:45am ■ Mad Macs Mullarkey’s, 10pm-1am

Sunday, September 13 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown – “Shanah Tovah” National Grandparents Day ■ Son of Chardon Jam, all acoustic instruments, flutes, pipes welcome,11489 Turnstone Ln., Concord, directions & info: Diane Stevens 440/413-8312 or [email protected]

■ Rick Szekelyi hosts weekly open mike, The Stone Oven-Cleveland Heights, 2267 Lee Rd. 932-3003, 3-6pm

■ Jimmy Ales hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm

■ Greg Canda hosts casual monthly folk night acoustic jam Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St. (behind Winking Lizard), Peninsula, info: 330/603-2591, 7-10:30pm

* ■ Harry Nowak hosts open mike, Highland Tavern, 808 W. Market St., Akron 330/794-7364, 8pm-midnight

* ■ open mike, Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St., Kent 330/ 677-7320, 10pm, usually preceded by short independent films - no formal host, sign in 8pm with David R. Kiss

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 17th year, Cebars- Euclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm

■ Xe La hosts open mike, Europe Gyro Pizza, 9pm-midnight 24 ■ Larry Terkel and Matt Lerner lead meditation music workshop, Spiritual Life Society and Yoga Center of Hudson, old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St.(Rt. 303), Hudson, info: 330/656-0100, 9-10:15am ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Those Guys: acoustic duo of Larry Kadlub and Armand Cadieux, Deer's Leap Winery, 1520 Harpersfield Rd. (Rt. 534), Geneva 440/466-1248, afternoon ■ Jonathan Hooper jazz piano, Sunday with the Friends series, Main Auditorium, Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 226-8275, 2-4pm, free ■ Night Owls 10-piece 1920’s dance band, 3-5:30pm; Danny Lou Grass 6pm, Barking Spider ■ Bongo Joe & Little Steve-o NautiVine Winery, 3950 S. Main St., Portage Lakes (Akron) 330/644-5444, 3pm ■ Zack Pohl blues, country, ***Wilbert’s, 3:30-5:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Rush Inn- Avon, 5-8pm ■ Boomers: Tom Wolski & Mike Costello Viking Vineyards, 5-7pm, seating limited, reservations suggested, Viking Vineyards, 5-7pm ■ Jeff Varga Stamper’s, 6-9pm ■ Sonny Landreth bottleneck guitar electric blues from Louisiana, a primarily seated, general admission show, Beachland Ballroom, 7:30pm, $23 in advance, $25 day of show, ** all ages

■ The T Sisters acoustic sibling harmony trio from Oakland, CA, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 7:30pm, $7, Lucky 7 series includes complimentary craft cocktail, all ages ■ Mason Jennings veteran singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, with special guest Lucette Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 8pm, $18 in advance, $20 day of show, all ages

Monday, September 14 ■ Monday evening Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

25 ■ open mike, jam session, Wilbert’s, 7pm, sign up 6:30pm, “full backline” of house sound, drums, amps

* ■ Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) hosts open mike, Baxter’s, 205 S. Main St., Akron 234/678-0761, 7-10pm

■ Cleveland Songwriters monthly 2nd Monday gathering, Sachsenheim (Hall): kitchen and bar is open, 7001 Denison Ave. 651-0888, 7pm

* ■ Kenny P hosts mashup jam, The Local Tavern-Mentor, 9470 Mentor Ave. (Rt. 6), 440/392-6022, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ Charlie Mosbrook hosts open mike, Phoenix-Coventry, 1793 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-5282, 8pm, 7:30pm sign up

* ■ Sweetwater Brewing Co. presents open mike, Edison’s Pub, 2373 Professor St., Tremont 522-0006, 9pm

* ■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight

■ Xe La hosts Kobalt Bar open mike, The Social Room, 2261 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 321-0736, 10pm-2am ■ Rupert Wates singer-songwriter, Barking Spider, 7pm ■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-10pm ■ Jen Maurer Duo/Trio americana, Winery at Wolf Creek, 7-9pm ■ Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express rock songwriter from San Francisco returns, Beachland Ballroom, 8pm, $15 in advance, $17 day of show, ** all ages * ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm

Tuesday, September 15 ■ Paul Kovac & friends Will, Kevin & Anthony music, Kenny Wilson caller, what was the third Monday contra dance is now on Tuesday. Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, 8-10:30pm, 7:30pm teaching, $10, $8 age 17 and younger, $25 family

* ■ Tom Ball hosts weekly Just Plain Folk open stage, Charlie Shook's Houston Pub, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, 7pm, sign up at 6:30pm with Tom 330/283-1212

* ■ weekly open mike The Bevy in Birdtown (former Winchester) 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood 227-2389, 7-10pm 26

■ The List, with Papa J on keyboard, host blues & rock weekly jam, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 7-11:30pm

■ Erik Urycki (The Speedbumps) hosts monthly “10 on Tuesday” planned open mike, as part of the Voices in the Valley music program, G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., (Rt. 303) at Riverview Rd., Peninsula 330/657-2528, to sign up, email Erik, 7pm

■ Crash Coffin hosts a longstanding weekly open mike at The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Rd. at Grafton Rd., Brunswick Hills 330/225-8482, 7-9pm

* ■ Jim Snively hosts weekly singer songwriter showcase, Rider’s 7-10:30pm

■ Gary Hall hosts open mike, Eastland Inn, 8:30-11pm, loaner guitar available, signup 7:30pm

■ Erin Burke and Maria Petti host “Chicks with Picks” acoustic jam, Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/551-9155, 8-11pm, sign up 7:30pm

■ Andy Cyphert hosts weekly Open Mike, Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co., 137 Walnut Ave.NE, Canton 330/452-6336, 7:30-11:30pm, sign-up in person, $1 cover

* ■ Xe La hosts weekly open mike, Root Café, 7:30pm

* ■ Will Roth hosts weekly pen mike/blues jam, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/644-3160, 8-11pm

■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm

■ Jamal Akil-Marshall hosts weekly open mike, The BottleHouse, 9pm

27 ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ John Markovic 750ml Wine Boutique, 8903 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, 440/526-8100, 6-8:30pm ■ Colin John solo, blues, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-10pm ■ Roger Hoover folksinger in residence, Venice Café, 163 W. Erie St., Kent 330/968-4603, 7:30pm ■ Richard Boston hosts open mike Up a Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland 330/856-5135, 8-11pm ■ Michael McDonald & Friends Barking Spider, 10pm ■ Chris Allen Southside, 10pm-1am

Wednesday, September 16 Mexican Independence Day today would have been B.B.King’s 90th birthday ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

■ Darrell Hudson hosts Acoustic Wednesday instrumental jam, players invited, listeners welcome, in the party room, Winking Lizard, 3634 Center Rd., Brunswick 330/220-9944, 6pm

■ Susie Hagan hosts Wednesday open mike, Old Mill Winery, 6:30-8:30pm

■ weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ Lyle Heath hosts open jam, Campola's Italian Bistro, 7pm

* ■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-9pm

* ■ Eric Brooke and special guest, host open jam with the Acoustic Network, Rafters, 7pm

* ■ weekly open mike night, Sam Ash Music store, 5700 Mayfield Rd., Greens of Lyndhurst 440/446-0850, participants get a $10 gift card, 7-8:30pm

* ■ Larry Ketola of Acoustic Artform hosts weekly open mike, Shula's 2 Steak & Sports, 6200 Quarry Lane (Hilton Inn) Independence 901-7852, 7-10pm

28 ■ Two for the Road: Betsy Rose & Jimmy Lee host weekly acoustic open mike, Tripps Bar & Grill, 1100 W. Royalton Rd., Broadview Heights 440/877-2622, 7-10pm, sign up 7pm or email