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celebrating 25 years of community Traditional & Original Acoustic Roots Local Live Music Calendar January 2018 support live roots music in N. E. Ohio & let friends know you found it here

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This free local monthly guide to (traditional and original) live acoustic roots music is assembled by Larry Bruner and Wanda Finley, with various venue schedules collected by guitarist Joe Rollin Porter; Lake County and beyond from Ed Ollick; dance details by Heidi Nemeth; THANKS EVERYONE!

These pages of selected calendar items are incomplete, only a start. We urge you to support the growing number of other local events which also feature live acoustic roots music. We also are reminded these are future items subject to change.

Legend 3”x3” pictures are cover art of a brand new CD from the artist please note that links to Facebook or ReverbNation do appear active, but their text often must be entered manually in your browser outdoor music event = seating may or may not be provided

house/small hall concert = an informal, up close and personal listening experience, often in someone’s home by invitation dance opportunity = contra, English country, swing, polka

participatory event = open mike (take turns), jam (play with others), community sing

Asterisks * = Some of these once-recurring events no longer exist. Your persistent feedback is essential. We need your help - - please, let us know corrections by email. ** = At “all ages” Beachland, Grog Shop and Musica shows, an additional $2 fee will be charged at the door for patrons younger than the age of 21. *** = A Wilbert’s show that is “Free admission, pay as you go” no door charge: when the basket is passed, or when you leave, pay what you think the music deserves

Hibernation

N E Ohio is cold & snowbound as we put this edition of the calendar to bed, and many clubs and artists are not yet back to being focused on their schedule. A typical response: “The owner… is on vacation in Florida, and no one working here knows what the entertainment will be for the new year.” So, we present the year’s smallest calendar.

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Sunday, December 31 New Year’s Eve - - call first

■ New Year's Eve with Leigh Nash Nashville pop vocalist/songwriter, (of Sixpence None the Richer) The Listening Room, 220 E. Perry St. (in OurGuest Inn), Port Clinton 419/734-7050, 9pm, $69.99 includes 3 drink tickets, champagne toast, small plate desserts & party favors, on-site hotel package also available, $279.99 includes 2 show tickets and a late checkout

■ Toad in the Hole music, Carol Kopp caller, English country dance, Lakewood Masonic Hall, 15300 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 4:30-6:30pm, $15, pregegister $10

New Year’s Eve finger food pot luck 6:30-8:30pm

■ Changeling Irish music from Columbus, Gaye Fifer, caller, contra dance, Lakewood Masonic Hall, 15300 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 8pm-12:30am, $25, pregegister $20

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 19th 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 ■ Jen & Anthony Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm

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■ Randall James Coumos solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 4:30-7:30pm ■ Take II duo: Dr. Bob Walton & Ella Kovell New ¥ear’s Eve celebration & buffet, Greene Eagle Vineyard, 2576 Davis Peck Rd., Cortland 330/583-Wine(9463), 6-9pm SOLD OUT ■ Roger Hoover with Rachel Brown, Roger Hoover & Brent Kirby New Years Eve all star band show, G A R Hall, 8pm-late, $50 pre-sale includes dinner choice and midnight champagne toast ■ Steve Jochum nou*veau, The Shops at Gristmill, 7590 Fredle Dr., Concord 440/350-0793, 8pm-12:30am ■ InCahootz New Year's Eve Party, Rider’s Inn, 8pm ■ Jerry Cole & The High Plains Drifters country, Deerfield Town Hall, 1450 Cleveland-East Liverpool Rd. (Rt 14), Deerfield 330/654-2980, dinner 7:30pm, music 8:30pm, $25 couple ■ Charles Geil Trivs Steakhouse, 8:30pm ■ The Island Doctor: Scott Alan New Years Party, Margaritaville, 1150 Front Ave., Flats East Bank 615-8856, 9pm-1am

22nd annual First Night Akron, a family-friendly community celebration of the arts with some 40 diverse experiences downtown, starting at 6pm, including music performances by

■ The Chardon Polka Band ■ Gospel WondersNeil Jacobs ■ Kofi Boakye ■ University of Akron Steel Drum Band ■ Flaco Torres ■ The Hal Walker Trio ■ Umojah Nation ■ Yiddishe Cup free parking, free shuttle buses, adult ■ Mo’ Mojo admission button $10 at Huntington Bank, Akron Art Museum, Acme Main Street fireworks at midnight Markets, and other locations, children age 9 and under free

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2018

January is International Creativity month, and National Hot Tea & Oatmeal month.

Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day many venues closed - call beforehand Country Joe McDonald’s 76th birthday full wolf supermoon 9:24pm

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

■ Brent Kirby hosts open mike, The Quarry 182 Lear Rd., Avon Lake 440/653-5103, 8pm

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

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm

Tuesday, January 2 Christine Lavin’s 66th birthday ■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

* ■ 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

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■ Rick Szekelyi and Fairmount School of Music host monthly Roots ‘n’ Ruckus traditional music picking circle (jam) Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 860-4460, 7-9pm

■ 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

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

■ 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 stage, Root Café, 7:30pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Sam Vicari songwriter from Chicago, Heavenly Creatures, Biitchseat, Sarah Arafat Beachland Tavern, 7:30pm, $8, **all ages ■ Alan Mazur Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

6 Wednesday, January 3 ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 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

■ Todd Power, the owner, hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ 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

■ Kent Community Sing, U U Church of Kent, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent info: 330/673- 4247, [email protected], 7-8:30pm

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

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message via Brent’s site on the “BK10x3" drop- down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm- midnight

7 ■ 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

■ Istvan Medgyesi hosts open mike, The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library 15617 Waterloo Rd. 481-9444, 8pm

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake, 440/933-9400, 7pm ■ Jeff Klemm Sarah’s Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Lonesome Stars: Chris Allen, Tom Prebish & Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat The Harp, 8-11pm

Thursday, January 4 Clive Gregson’s 63rd birthday ■ Maire O’Leary Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club info: 456-5395, 7-9pm, $10 a month

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

■ Elm Street Blues Band hosts every Thursday blues/jam night, Diamondback Bar & Grill, 24471 Vine St., Eastlake 440/975-1712, 7:30pm

■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

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

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■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable open stage soundsystem, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 8pm

* ■ Chad Ely hosts first Thursday open mike, Cebars Madison Restaurant & Lounge, 6884 N. Ridge Rd.(Rt. 20), Madison 440/428-9926, 8-11pm

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly 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

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Bad Boys of Blues host weekly Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm ■ Jes solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Egan Ammerman Uncorked Wine Bar, 6-8pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Alexis Antes Burntwood Tavern – Lyndhurst, 7pm

9 ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm ■ The Last Revel americana trio from MN, Slocan Ramblers Canadian bluegrass Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, **all ages

Friday, January 5 12th Night Iris Dement’s 57th birthday ■ Rachel Brown and The Beatnik Playboys “The Original First Friday” swing dance, Bainbridge Township Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Rd (Rt. 306), Chagrin Falls, 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]

■ Bad News Benny and the Night Fevers host “Rubber City Sound Co.” every other Friday open mike and jam night, instruments provided, including full drum set, Aqueduct Brewing, 529 Grant St., behind Thirsty Dog, Akron 330/606-6583, 7pm

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

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm th ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, The Old Angle Tavern, 1848 W 25 St., 861-5643, 5-7pm ■ Pete Cavano acoustic jazz guitar, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ Ted Riser Burntwood Tavern-Belden Village, 7-10pm ■ George Hartwig Burntwood Tavern-Lyndhurst, 7-10pm ■ Alexis Antes Burntwood Tavern – Rocky River, 7pm ■ Mo Andrews Burntwood Tavern-Solon, 7-10pm ■ Erin Burke singer-songwriter, ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10pm ■ Michelle Gaw singer-songwriter, Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Rick Springfield: Stripped Down solo acoustic tour, music series, Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia 330/308-6400, 7:30pm, $78, 52

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■ Fred Eaglesmith another return visit by songwriter’s songwriter, from Ontario, Tif Ginn Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $20 in advance, $22 day of show, **all ages ■ The Madison Crawl boogie/rockabilly, Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Whiskey Courage country, Redhawk Grille ■ Steve O Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Jerry Cole & The High Plains Drifters country, Willoughby Eagles, 37299 Euclid Ave. 440/946-0077, 8pm-midnight, $5 ■ The Cowslingers, Lords of the Highway rockabilly blowout, Beachland Ballroom, 8:30pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, **all ages ■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi; Matt Harmon, Kate Kooser Songwriters in the Round, Nighttown, 8:30pm, $10

Saturday, January 6 Feast of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) ■ Mr. Haney Band music, Paul Balliet caller, contra dance, Troy Community House, 1350 Main Market Rd. (Rt.422 just east of Rt. 700), Welshfield, info: Will Craig 316-0068, 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 6:30-7:30pm, $10, student $6, family $25, children 6 and under free

■ Mud in Yer Eye music, Carol Kopp caller, “Wear a crazy hat” contra dance, Lakewood Masonic Temple, 15300 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 7:30-10:30pm, teaching 7- 8pm, $8, family $20

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

st * ■ monthly 1 Saturday afternoon Irish seisiún, traditional Irish repertoire and instruments, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr. (next to the Coast Guard station), Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 2-4pm ■ Mike Fekete acoustic guitar, M Cellars, 6193 S. River Rd., Geneva 440/361-4104, 2-5pm ■ Nick & Rick Luisa’s Mexican Grill, 41 N Broadway, Geneva 440/466-3327, 5:30-8:30pm ■ Alexis Antes Cleats, 6801 East Harbor Rd., Lakeside, Marblehead 419/734-9464, 6-9pm ■ Becky Boyd Duo CLE Urban Winery, 7-10pm ■ Bluegrass Saturday Night: Hidden Drive, Matt Efaw and RFD Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Rd. (county Rt. 141), Leavittsburg, info: 330/240-1904, 7pm ■ Ray Flanagan Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Stone River Band Old Mill Winery, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Jeff Varga Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Mo’ Mojo Toussaint birthday zydeco, Jillys Music Room ■ Kathy and Jim Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Travis “Moonchild” Haddix Nighttown, 8:30pm, $15 ■ Blonde Boy Grunt & The Groans alt.folk rock, Canal Boat Lounge, 119 S. Canal St., Canal Fulton 330/854-9902, 9pm-midnight

Sunday, January 7 Cliff Eberhardt’s 64th birthday ■ Consensus music, Jan Larsen & friends callers, English Country Dance, Kendal at Oberlin Community Center -all are welcome, 600 Kendal Dr., Oberlin, 7-8pm, free

■ Mitch Larson hosts open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm

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

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

■ The Alan Greene Band hosts Sunday night blues jam in its 19th year, Cebars- Euclid, 595 E.185th St., Euclid 481-9509, 9pm-1:30am, jam at 10pm

12 ■ 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 ■ Little Steve-o Duo blues/rock, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm brunch ■ Becky Boyd blues brunch, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, noon, $10, general admission, with $18 (age 12 and under $8) brunch buffet, all ages ■ Brian Henke Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Take II duo: Dr. Bob Walton & Ella Kovell Winery at Spring Hill, 2:30-5:30pm ■ Nia Covington vocal standards, blues (video) Grand River Cellars, 4-7pm ■ (“Mia Catalano” on ) & , Leslie DiNicola Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 7pm, $20 in advance, $25 day of show reserved, $60 early entry Meet & Greet package available, all ages

Monday, January 8 (Catherine) Tift Merritt’s 43rd birthday today would have been Elvis Presley’s 83rd birthday ■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

* ■ Cleveland Songwriters monthly 2nd Monday gathering, Sachsenheim (Hall): kitchen and bar are open, 7001 Denison Ave. info: 440/458-5829, 7pm

■ Roots of American Music and FreshGrass Music Festival host monthly 2nd Monday Grassroots Bluegrass Jam, Happy Dog at Euclid Tavern, 11625 Euclid Ave., 7:30- 10pm, listeners welcome, free

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

13 ■ Brent Kirby hosts open mike, The Quarry 182 Lear Rd., Avon Lake 440/653-5103, 8pm

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

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight ■ Blues Chronicles host the ever so movable crossroads of the rustbelt Cleveland Blues Society monthly blues jam, Beachland Ballroom, 7-11pm, free, **all ages ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm ■ Rachel Roberts Uncorked Wine Bar, 8pm

Tuesday, January 9 Joan Baez’s 77th birthday ■ Hu$hMoney music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, 8-10:30pm, 7pm teaching, $10, $5 student

■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

■ Gretchen Pleuss (or guest) hosts open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

* ■ 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

■ 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

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

■ 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 stage, Root Café, 7:30pm 14

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm

Wednesday, January 10 Shawn Colvin’s 62nd birthday today would have been Jim Croce’s 75th birthday today would have been Jim Nice’s 75th birthday National Poetry at Work da ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm y * ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 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

■ Todd Power, the owner, hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ 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

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

15 ■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message via Brent’s site on the “BK10x3" drop- down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm- midnight

■ 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

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake, 440/933-9400, 7pm ■ Alex Bevan Sarah’s Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Jen Maurer Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm

16 Thursday, January 11 ■ Maire O’Leary Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club info: 456-5395, 7-9pm, $10 a month

■ Zachary Albergottie, Tom Honsa, others host open mike, Chuck’s Fine Wines, 23 Bell St., Chagrin Falls 440/247-7534, 7-11pm, all styles & ages (age 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

■ Elm Street Blues Band hosts every Thursday blues/jam night, Diamondback Bar & Grill, 24471 Vine St., Eastlake 440/975-1712, 7:30pm

■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

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

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■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable open stage soundsystem, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 8pm

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly 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

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Bad Boys of Blues host weekly Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm ■ Jes solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Josh Ferro Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm ■ Little Steve-o Duo blues/rock, Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Anthony Gomes blues rock from Canada via St. Louis, Thirteen Cadillacs a primarily seated, general admission show, Beachland Ballroom, 8pm, $20, tickets for previously scheduled date will be honored, **all ages

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■ Ben Caplan return of acoustic chaos from Halifax, Harrow Fair, Istvan Medgyesi, Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, **all ages ■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm

Friday, January 12 ■ Bryan White Nashville country, The Listening Room, 220 E. Perry St. (in OurGuest Inn), Port Clinton 419/734-7050, 8pm, $30 plus 2 drink minimum, on- site hotel weekend packages also available: $99.99 includes 2 show tickets and Friday hotel room, $199.99 includes 2 show tickets and hotel room for both nights 1/12 and 1/13

■ Toad in the Hole music, Carol, Steve & Elizabeth callers, English Country Dance, potluck 6:30pm, St. Patrick church hall, 3606 Bridge Ave., 8-11pm, $10

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

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

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm ■ Michael Crawley and Brent Hopper Irish, P.J. McIntyre’s, 5-8pm ■ Brent Kirby Burntwood Tavern-Belden Village, 7-10pm ■ Thor Platter Burntwood Tavern-Lyndhurst, 7-10pm ■ Jimmy Maguire Burntwood Tavern-Solon, 7-10pm ■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi Grove Hill Restaurant, 25 Pleasant Drive, Chagrin Falls 440/247-4800, 7-10pm ■ Paul Borger ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10pm ■ Raven O’Reilly Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Alex Bevan studio sessions series, Cirigliano Studio Theatre, Stocker Arts Center, Lorain County Community College, 1005 North Abbe Rd., Lorain 440/366-4140, 8pm, $20 adult; $10 LCCC student, active duty military, or age 17 and younger ■ UpFront Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Vain/Kash Duo rockabilly, honkytonk, Taverne of Richfield, 3960 Broadview Rd., Richfield 330/659-0610, 8-11pm ■ an evening with Keller Williams return of one-man-band looping bass/songwriter, Beachland Ballroom, 9pm, 2 sets, no opening act, $23 in advance, $25 day of show, **all ages ■ Joe Rollin Porter Live and Local concert series, House of Blues Crossroads Stage, 9pm-midnight ■ Mo’ Mojo zydeco, Brothers Lounge-Music Hall, 9:30pm, $5 ■ Blue Lunch jump blues, House of Swing, 9:30pm

Saturday, January 13 Stephen Foster Memorial Day ■ Bryan White Nashville country, The Listening Room, 220 E. Perry St. (in OurGuest Inn), Port Clinton 419/734-7050, 8pm, $30 plus 2 drink minimum, on- site hotel weekend packages also available: $109.99 includes 2 show tickets and Saturday hotel room, $199.99 includes 2 show tickets and hotel room for both nights 1/12 and 1/13

■ Trillium music, Michael Hamilton caller, contra dance, 8-11pm, Walsh Hall, Communion of Saints Church (former St. Ann), 2175 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts., 7:30pm teaching, $10, $5 student 20

* ■ Mike Kellat hosts 2nd Saturday open mike, all instruments and styles welcome, Spiritualist Church, 5403 S. Ridge Rd.W, Saybrook (Ashtabula) info: 440/969-1724, 11am-3pm

■ open mike Coffee House, lower fellowship hall, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28455 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake 440/871-5565, 7-10pm, coffee & desserts (donation)

desserts

■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic, Laurentia Vineyard & Winery, 4599 S. Madison Rd., Madison 40/296-9175, 5-8pm ■ Mark Tiefenbach Luisa’s Mexican Grill, 41 N Broadway, Geneva 440/466-3327, 5:30-8:30pm Dan Robertson Cleats, 6801 East Harbor Rd., Lakeside, Marblehead 419/734-9464, 6-9pm

■ Travis ‘Moonchild’ Haddix Blues Band Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 7pm, $8 in advance, $10 day of show general admission & dining reservations required, all ages ■ Jimmy Maguire singer-songwriter, ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10pm 21 ■ Grady Miller: Michael Grady & Cathy Miller Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm ■ Ed Amann Sonnets, 7:30pm ■ Maura Rogers and The Bellows Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Alex Bevan studio sessions series, Cirigliano Studio Theatre, Stocker Arts Center, Lorain County Community College, 1005 North Abbe Rd., Lorain 440/366-4140, 8pm, $20 adult; $10 LCCC student, active duty military, or age 17 and younger ■ Elizabeth & Aaron Peterson Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ Rayna Gellert and Kieran Kane Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $18 presale, $22 day of show ■ Mike Edgerally Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Post Road country, Hooley House-Mentor, Sports Pub & Grille, 7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor 440/942-6611, 9:30pm

Sunday, January 14 Ellis Paul’s 53rd birthday ■ Archie Brown Mountain Rose Concert Series, Roy Smith Shelter House in the Fred Fuller Park, 497 Middlebury Rd., Kent, 6:30pm, $7, info: 330/733-8845

■ Consensus music, Jan Larsen & friends callers, English Country Dance, Kendal at Oberlin Community Center -all are welcome, 600 Kendal Dr., Oberlin, 7-8pm, free

■ Tom Todd hosts Sunday open mike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm

Greg Canda, Steen Kraus, others host monthly 2nd Sunday acoustic FolkNite round robin jam/community sing, Peninsula Art Academy,1600 Mill St.W (behind Winking Lizard), Peninsula 330/657-2248, 7-11pm 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 ■ Jen Maurer and Anthony Papuleo Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm ■ Rachel and The Beatnik Playboys Patsy Cline brunch, Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, noon, $10, general admission, with $18 (age 12 and under $8) brunch buffet, all ages ■ Madison Cummins Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Lyle Heath solo acoustic, The Winery at Spring Hill, 2:30-5:30pm ■ Randall James Coumos solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 4-7pm ■ Crowley & Harper Hooley House-Mentor, Sports Pub & Grille, 7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor 440/942-6611, 4pm

22 Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King Jr.’s 89th birthday ■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

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

■ Brent Kirby hosts open mike, The Quarry 182 Lear Rd., Avon Lake 440/653-5103, 8pm

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

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm ■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 8-10pm

Tuesday, January 16 Tom Evanchuck’s birthday on this day in 1920, an ill-fated U.S. prohibition of alcohol began ■ Stomp Culture: Paul Kovac, Bill Lestock, Carrie Taylor, Will Craig music, Kenny Wilson caller, third Tuesday contra dance, air conditioned Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, info: Will 316-0068, 8-10:30pm, 7:30pm teaching, $10, $8 age 17 and younger, $25 family

■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

■ Gretchen Pleuss (or guest) hosts open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

* ■ 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

23 ■ 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

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

■ 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 stage, Root Café, 7:30pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm

■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic, Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Rd., Newbury 440/739-4065, 6-9pm 24 ■ Amanda & Rick: Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 7-9:30pm ■ anita keys & friends (video) with special guest Vicki Chew Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $5 in advance, $7 day of show, ••all ages

Wednesday, January 17 ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 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

■ Todd Power, the owner, hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ 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

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

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message via Brent’s site on the “BK10x3" drop- down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm- midnight 25

■ 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

■ Istvan Medgyesi hosts open mike, The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library 15617 Waterloo Rd. 481-9444, 8pm

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Charlie Wiener hosts (Wednesdays through 2/7) Songwriting workshop, Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights 860-4460, 7pm space very limited, info & reservations, email ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake, 440/933-9400, 7pm

■ monthly board meeting, Perkins Restaurant, 130 W. Streetsboro Rd. (Rt. 303), Hudson, 7pm ■ Crooked Trio Sarah’s Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Lonesome Stars (Chris Allen, Tom Prebish & Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat) The Harp, 8-10pm ■ Songwriter In the Round (Part 4) Joshua Jesty with Holden Laurence (of the Modern Electric), Stephanie Trivison (of These Knees), Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm, $5, **all ages

Thursday, January 18 ■ Richie Kindler hosts monthly Irish Pub Night: Celtic Jam (seisiún) Jupiter Studios & Jupiter Moons Pizzeria, 346 E. Main St., Alliance 330/829-3399, 6pm open & learning tunes, 7pm seisiún, all musicians and listeners welcome

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

26 ■ Elm Street Blues Band hosts every Thursday blues/jam night, Diamondback Bar & Grill, 24471 Vine St., Eastlake 440/975-1712, 7:30pm

■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

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

■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable open stage soundsystem, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 8pm

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly 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

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Bad Boys of Blues host weekly Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm 27

* ■ Dave Mango (of iPhonic) hosts jam night, Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. 440/871-8463, 9pm

■ Chris hosts open mike, Rascals Saloon, 417 Broad St., Dover 330/343-3734, 10pm ■ Jes solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm ■ Richard Shindell, (of Cry, Cry, Cry) Charlie Mosbrook Rusty Anchor Restaurant at the Music Box Supper Club, 7:30pm, $20 in advance, $25 day of show general admission & dining reservations required, all ages ■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm

Friday, January 19 Tell Dewey: it’s national popcorn day ■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

■ Bad News Benny and the Night Fevers host “Rubber City Sound Co.” every other Friday open mike and jam night, instruments provided, including full drum set, Aqueduct Brewing, 529 Grant St., behind Thirsty Dog, Akron 330/606-6583, 7pm

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

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm th ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, The Old Angle Tavern, 1848 W 25 St., 861-5643, 5-7pm ■ Morning Star bluegrass, americana, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 6-9pm ■ The Island Doctor Burntwood Tavern-Belden Village, 7-10pm ■ Yosemite Sam Burntwood Tavern-Lyndhurst, 7-10pm ■ Nick Zuber Burntwood Tavern-Solon, 7-10pm ■ Bexley ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10pm ■ Celtic Rush Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-9pm ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Elderly Brothers Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Molly Tuttle Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $20 presale, $25 day of show 28 ■ Shawn Brewster Rider’s Inn, 8 – 11pm ■ Ahi-Nama timba/salsa, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. reggae, James Emmett Band sibling rock duo, Beachland Ballroom, 9pm, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, **all ages ■ Monkey Junk swamp roots rock, ***Wilbert’s, 9-11:30pm ■ Dan McCoy The 1899 Pub, 38228 Glenn Ave,. Willoughby 440/269-1899, 10pm-1am ■ Blue Taxi Duo blues/roots rock, Hard Rock Café at The Hard Rock Rocksino, 10pm-1am

Saturday, January 20 ■ Rhubarb Pie music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, Walsh Hall, Communion of Saints Church (former St. Ann), 2175 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts., 8-10:30pm, 7:30pm teaching, $10, $5 student

* ■ Roots of American Music hosts third Saturday Pickin' Session, old time acoustic jam, CoCo Beans Café, 14895 N. State Ave., Middlefield 440/632-3426, 10:30am- 1:30pm

■ Third Saturday Society potluck music party - - join Yahoo! Mail group for more info ■ Mike Fekete acoustic guitar, M Cellars, 6193 S. River Rd., Geneva 440/361-4104, 2-5pm ■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic rock, Kosicek Vineyards, 636 Rt. 534, Harpersfield 440/361-4573, 5-8pm ■ Don & friends Luisa’s Mexican Grill, 41 N Broadway, Geneva 440/466-3327, 5:30- 8:30pm ■ Nick Ammons Cleats, 6801 East Harbor Rd., Lakeside, Marblehead 419/734- 9464, 6-9pm ■ Blackjack Gypsies Deer's Leap Winery, 1520 Harpersfield Rd. (Rt. 534), Geneva 440/466-1248, 7-10pm ■ Dan McCoy Mullarkey's Irish Pub, 7pm Matheson Family Pride, The Ramblers Shalersville Town Hall, Rt. 44 and Rt. 303, Shalersville, info: 330/325-7867 or 330-931-2979, 7-11pm, $12 adults, $3 children (age 11-15) ■ Luther Trammell blues, ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10pm ■ Marwan Maurice rock singer-songwriter, Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ Dar Williams Voices in the Valley, G.A.R. Hall, 8pm, $30 presale, $35 day of show ■ Abbey Rodeo Hooley House, 8 – 11pm ■ Stanley Jordan solo fret-tapping jazz guitar virtuoso, Nighttown, two shows 8pm & 10pm, $25 ■ ZZO Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ Mo’ Mojo zydeco, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, 8:30-11:30pm 29

Sunday, January 21 today would have been Richie Havens’ 77th birthday ■ Consensus music, Jan Larsen & friends callers, English Country Dance, Kendal at Oberlin Community Center -all are welcome, 600 Kendal Dr., Oberlin, 7-8pm, free

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

* ■ Acoustic Artform: Larry Ketola, Billy Fury & Jeff Ulmicher host 3rd Sunday monthly open mike/jam night, Local Bar 30 Parma, 3415 Brookpark Rd., Parma 801-4771, 5pm

■ Rick Szekelyi, the owner, hosts monthly Songwriters’ Round, desserts & appetizers pot luck, BYOB, Heights Music Shop 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 860-4460, 6-8pm

■ Frank Krygowski hosts monthly Magic Tree Irish seisiún (jam), Magic Tree Pub, 7463 South Ave., Boardman Township Youngstown (1/4 mile south of Rt. 224) 330/629-2667, 6-8pm, email Frank [email protected] for more information ■ 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 ■ Moustache Yourself! gypsy jazz, Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm brunch ■ Little Steve-o Duo blues/rock, Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Jim Ales The Winery at Spring Hill, 2:30pm ■ Huun Huur Tu acoustic quartet, Tuvan throat singing (video) Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 7pm, $28 in advance, $32 day of show reserved, all ages

30 Monday, January 22 ■ Monday evening adults Ukulele Club, beginners welcome, Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., 440/259-3300, info: Gary, [email protected], 7pm

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

■ Brent Kirby hosts open mike, The Quarry 182 Lear Rd., Avon Lake 440/653-5103, 8pm

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

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm ■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 8-10pm

Tuesday, January 23 today would have been Django Reinhardt’s 108th birthday ■ Hu$hMoney music, Paul Balliet caller, contra dance, Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, 8-10:30pm, 7pm teaching, $10, $5 student

■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

■ Gretchen Pleuss (or guest) hosts open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

■ 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

■ 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

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase 31

■ 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 stage, Root Café, 7:30pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm ■ Lee Ann Womack Nashville country, music series, Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia 330/308-6400, 7:30pm, $71, 48

Wednesday, January 24 Neil Diamond’s 77th birthday ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

■ Mike & Dan Wojtila monthly polka night, The Winery at Spring Hill, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 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

■ Todd Power, the owner, hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

32 ■ 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

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

■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message via Brent’s site on the “BK10x3" drop- down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm- midnight

■ 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

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Charlie Wiener hosts (Wednesdays through 2/7) Songwriting workshop, Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights 860-4460, 7pm space very limited, info & reservations, email ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake, 440/933-9400, 7pm ■ Alan Greene & T C Odegard Sarah’s Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Joe Rollin Porter Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm ■ Nate LaPrairie, Jason Patrick Meyers, Jesse Huge Beachland Tavern, 8pm, $8, **all ages ■ Los Lobos return of Tejano folk rock quintet from L.A. with the same lineup now for 40 years, Music Box Supper Club Upstairs Concert Hall, 8pm, $75/65/55 tiered pricing reserved & standing room, all ages 33

Thursday, January 25 ■ Maire O’Leary Manning teaches Ceili dancing, West Side Irish American Club info: 456-5395, 7-9pm, $10 a month

■ Kristine Jackson hosts acoustic jam, Parkview Nite Club, 6:30pm-9:30pm

■ Naturalist Dan Best hosts Maple Town Tune Traders now in its 11th year, with a format of an open mike (up to an hour and half) followed by sharing singalong tunes, and a round robin acoustic jam, Geauga Park District, The West Woods Nature Center, Oak Room A, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87), Russell, info: 440/279-0883, 7-10pm, bring a snack to share, hot beverages available, free

* ■ Jefferson Rice hosts open mike, Barmacy Bar & Grill, 1714 Merriman Rd. Akron 234/571-1636, 7:30pm

■ Plaid Sabbath weekly workshop for performance-based traditional, and not-so- traditional Celtic music, acoustic musicians and visitors welcome, Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby 440/951-2832, 7:30-9pm

■ Elm Street Blues Band hosts every Thursday blues/jam night, Diamondback Bar & Grill, 24471 Vine St., Eastlake 440/975-1712, 7:30pm

■ Rick King hosts acoustic open jam night, Geppetto’s Pizza / Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub, 33475 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-7000, 7:30-11pm

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

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■ Xe La & Birddog host the unpredictable open stage soundsystem, The B Side Liquor Lounge & Arcade, 2785 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. 932-1966, 8pm

■ Mike Lenz and Jen Maurer host open jam, Jilly’s Music Room, 8pm

* ■ Jammin’ Paul and the Main Street All-Stars host weekly 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

■ Andy Shepherd hosts weekly open mike, Silver Swan Tavern, 2704 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 330/928-5364, 8pm

* ■ Steve Vuich hosts Honeyboy’s weekly acoustic open mike, Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman 330/629-8080, 8-11pm

■ Bad Boys of Blues host weekly Blues Jam Night Brothers Lounge Concert Hall, 9pm ■ Jes solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 6-8pm ■ Dante & Bob acoustic sounds, Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake 440/933-9400, 6:30-9:30pm ■ Spoon Too Soon americana, Local Tavern’s Fish: Bar inside Chester’s Tavern, 11 Chester St., Painesville 440/551-9155, 7-10p ■ Rick and sometimes Sharona Luca Italian cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct 862-2761, 7:30-11pm

35 ■ Martha’s Mistake celtic, Taverne of Richfield, 3960 Broadview Rd., Richfield 330/659-0610, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Chris Hatton’s The Musical Circus Brothers Lounge Wine Bar, 8pm ■ Jack Martini Band ***Wilbert’s, 8-11pm

Friday, January 26 Lucinda Williams’ 65th birthday ■ Friday morning Ashtabula Harbor Mountain Dulcimer Group, info: Brenda Noland, [email protected]

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

*■ weekly open mike, music and comedy, sign up with owner, Shane, Briquettes Smokehouse, 405 Morton Dr., Ashtabula 440/964-2273, 9-11pm ■ Little Steve-O Burntwood Tavern-Belden Village, 7-10pm

■ Ted Riser Burntwood Tavern-Lyndhurst, 7-10pm ■ Flatfoot Burntwood Tavern-Solon, 7-10pm ■ Michelle Gaw CLE Urban Winery, 7-10pm ■ Jen Maurer and Anthony Papuleo Grove Hill Restaurant, 25 Pleasant Drive, Chagrin Falls 440/247-4800, 7-10pm ■ Steve Vanderink ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 7-10pm ■ Brent Kirby Wolf Creek Tavern, 7-10pm

36 ■ Rick and Sharona in the lounge, Hyde Park Steakhouse-Beachwood, 26300 Chagrin Blvd. 464-0688, 7:30-10:30pm ■ Ageless Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm

■ Harmonia Eastern Europe traditional folk & gypsy instrumentals, Nighttown, 8:30pm, $20 ■ Swap Meet ***Wilbert’s, 9-11:30pm ■ Sam Hooper Duo blues, Hard Rock Café at The Hard Rock Rocksino, 10pm-1am

Saturday, January 27 national Chocolate Cake day ■ Four Pence music, Susan English caller, English Country Dance, Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Rd., (Rt, 226 just south of Rt. 3,) Wooster, 7-10pm, teaching 7pm, $6, $15 family, $5 student, info: Susan 330/347-8155

■ Blue Lunch jump blues, Get Hep Swing dance, Slovenian Workmen's Home, 15335 Waterloo Rd. info: 364-1927, 8pm, $12

■ Band Behind the Curtain music, Carol Kopp caller, contra dance, Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 S Water St. (Rt.43), Kent, 8-11pm, teaching 7pm, $10, student $5

* ■ Andrej Debevc hosts 4th Saturday acoustic open jam, Scribbler’s Coffee Co., 388 S. B’way, Geneva, 440/466-2233, 2-4:30pm, all instruments and styles welcome

* ■ Bob Turner Jay Kantola host monthly open mike, Friends in Christ Bible Fellowship Church, 5807 Adams Ave., Ashtabula 440/993-0516, 7-9:30

37 * ■ Stewart Lenox, Bob Zuccerelli, others host BluesNite open jam, Peninsula Art Academy,1600 Mill St.W (behind Winking Lizard), Peninsula 330/657-2248, 7-11pm ■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic rock, Hundley Cellars, 6451 Rt 307, Geneva 440/361-3088, 2-5pm

■ Ryann ‘guitar’ Anderson solo acoustic guitar (video), M Cellars, 6193 S. River Rd., Geneva 440/361-4104, 2-6pm ■ the music of Jonah Koslen with Alan Greene & Tom Odegard Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 3pm & 8:30pm (two shows), $25 in advance, $30 day of show reserved & standing room, $60 VIP package available, all ages ■ Larry, Daryl, Daryl, and Sheryl Kosicek Vineyards, 636 Rt. 534, Harpersfield 440/361-4573, 5-8pm ■ In Cahootz Deer's Leap Winery, 7pm ■ Bluegrass Jamboree: Mountain Harmony, Backwoods Bluegrass Hambden Grange Hall, Rt. 608 at Rt. 6, Hambden Township, 4 mi. east of Chardon, info: 330/240-1904, 7-11pm, $10 adult, child age 10 & under free ■ Maddie Indre singer-songwriter, Sonnets, 7:30-9:30pm ■ Jack Schilb Coffee Amici, 8-10pm ■ Mo’ Mojo zydeco, Cabaret series, Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia 330/308-6400, 8pm ■ Tom Smith Rider’s Inn, 8-11pm ■ The Non Trio Luisa’s Mexican Grill, 41 N Broadway, Geneva 440/466-3327, 5:30- 8:30pm ■ Zach & The Bright Lights Mustard Seed- Highland Square, 8:30-11:30pm

38 Sunday, January 28 National Kazoo day on this date in 1968, the Tet offensive started, escalating the Vietnam war ■ Consensus music, Jan Larsen & friends callers, English Country Dance, Kendal at Oberlin Community Center -all are welcome, 600 Kendal Dr., Oberlin, 7-8pm, free

■ Rick and Louie host open qmike, Old Mill Winery, 4:30-7:30pm ■ 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 ■ Brian Henke Mustard Seed-Montrose, 11:30am-2pm brunch ■ Jeff Klemm Mustard Seed-Highland Square, noon-3pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat Blues & Bloody Mary Bar Brunch, Red Lantern Kitchen & Gastropub, 17446 Lorain Ave., 331-1458, noon-2pm ■ Mitch Larson The Winery at Spring Hill, 2:30pm ■ Maria Petti solo, acoustic, Grand River Cellars, 4-7pm ■ Albert Castiglia blues/roots, ***Wilbert’s, 7-9:30pm SOLD OUT ■ Aimee Mann, acoustic guitarist, electric bassist singer/songwriter (video), Jonathan Coulton Music Box Supper Club upstairs concert hall, 7:30pm, $48 in advance, $58 day of show reserved, all ages

Monday, January 29 Sarah McLachlan’s 50th birthday * ■ Roots of American Music hosts last Monday Pickin' Session, Dise & Co. conference room, 20600 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 925, Shaker Hts., 6-9pm, info: 321-9350

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

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

■ Brent Kirby hosts open mike, The Quarry 182 Lear Rd., Avon Lake 440/653-5103, 8pm

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

■ Meganne Stepka hosts Manic Monday (video) open mike Kelley's Pub, (the former Billy C's) 13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood 671-3587, 9pm-midnight ■ Marc & Jack night Root Café, 8pm ■ Rachel Roberts acoustic, Uncorked Wine Bar, 8-10pm 39

Tuesday, January 30 ■ Kathleen McGinty of Cleveland Ceili Club offers ceili (Irish) dancing lessons, St. Clarence Terrace Room, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted 440/734-2414, 7:30-10pm

* ■ Jim Ales and Friends host acoustic open mike 7:30pm, The Grand River Manor, 1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva 440/466-9229, with wing night starting 5pm

■ Gretchen Pleuss hosts open mike, Uncorked Wine Bar, 7-9pm, sign up at 6pm

* ■ 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

■ 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

■ Dave Nared hosts the weekly Jim Snively memorial singer songwriter workshop, Rider’s Inn, 7-10:30pm, free buffet with beverage purchase

■ 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 stage, Root Café, 7:30pm

* ■ Will Roth, others host weekly blues jam/open mike, Tonix Bar, 3090 S. Main St., Akron, 330/472-8612, 8-11pm

* ■ Mike Starcher on drums, hosts weekly Cleveland Music Club blues & rock open jam, backline provided, Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville 440/327-3764, 8:30pm after trivia ends

* ■ Jack & Josh host weekly open mike, The Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood 228-4500, 8:30pm ■ Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat blues, Nauti Mermaid happy hour, 1378 W. 6th St., 771-6175, 6-8pm

40 Wednesday, January 31 full blue supermoon 8:27am Inspire Your Heart with Art day ■ Stan Mejac solo, polka, Old World Wednesday, Prosperity Social Club, 6-9pm

* ■ Lyle Heath hosts acoustic open mike, Harassments Bar & Grill, 900 N. Market St., Jefferson 440/576-9396, 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

■ Todd Power, the owner, hosts weekly open mike, Sonnets, 7-10pm - sign up starts at 6:30pm, no cover

■ John from Gattuso’s Music hosts weekly open mike (“Stark County’s longest running”), all ages, Karma Café, 4339 Dressler Rd., Canton 330/492-8900, 7-10pm

■ 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

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

• ■ Brent Kirby hosts “10x3” Songwriter Showcase, a pre-arranged open mike, sign up online (find guidelines and submit message via Brent’s site on the “BK10x3" drop-down) Brothers Lounge-Wine Bar, 8pm

* ■ Marco Ciofani (of the Moxies) hosts Werewolf Wednesday open mike, Coda, the basement below Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Ave., Tremont 274-1200, 8pm- midnight

41 ■ 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

* ■ Shawn & Shelby: Shawn Brewster & Shelby Lynn Sangdahl host weekly open mike, Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. 631-5200, 8pm-1am

■ The Mason Jars host weekly Jam Night, amps and drums available, Fort’s Old Town Tavern, 122 W. Herrick Ave.(Rt.18), Wellington 440/647-3520, 8:30-11:30pm ■ Charlie Wiener hosts (Wednesdays through 2/7) Songwriting workshop, Heights Music Shop, 2174 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights 860-4460, 7pm space very limited, info & reservations, email ■ Chad Hoffman Parker’s Grille & Tavern, 32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake, 440/933-9400, 7pm ■ Brian Keith Wallen blues, Sarah’s Vineyard, 7-10pm ■ Lonesome Stars (Chris Allen, Tom Prebish & Austin ‘Walkin' Cane’ Charanghat) The Harp, 8-10pm

42 PLACES Venues with regular live acoustic music, mentioned repeatedly in this 1/18 calendar

If no city = Cleveland, If no area code = 216 A B C Bar 107, 107 Front St., Berea 440/973-4431 Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd. 383-1124 Bent Ladder Ciders at Rittman Orchards, 13550 Mt. Eaton Rd., Doylestown 330/485-1089 Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Ave. 226-2767 Burntwood Tavern – Belden Village 4320 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton 234/209-9746 – Brecksville 8188 Brecksville Rd.(Rt. 21), Brecksville 440/546-7680 – Chagrin Falls, 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440/318-1560 – Crocker Park, 12 Main St., Westlake 440/455-1732 – Cuyahoga Falls 2291 Riverfront Pkwy., Cuyahoga Falls 330/794-7685 – Fairlawn, 3750 W. Market St., Fairlawn 234/466-7372 – Lyndhurst, 5835 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst 440/459-1155 – Rocky River, 19304 Detroit Rd., Rocky River 440/333-6701 – Solon, 33675 Solon Rd., Solon 440/914-0290 Candlelight Winery, 11325 Center St., Garrettsville 330/527-4118 Cebars Euclid Tavern, 595 E 185th St., Euclid 481-9509 CLE Urban Winery 2180 Lee Rd. 417-83187 Coffee Amici, 328 S. Main St., Findlay 419/423-7957 Coffee Corners Antiques, 14544 Main St. (aka N. Cheshire St. or Main Market Rd.), Burton 440/834-0076 The Crow’s Nest, 2170 N Buck Rd., Marblehead 419/734-1742

D E F G DeBonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Rd., Madison 440/466-3485 Deer's Leap Winery,1520 Harpersfield Rd. (Rt. 534), Geneva 440/466-1248 Diamondback Bar & Grill, 24471 Vine St., Eastlake 440/975-1712 Eastland Inn, 33 Eastland Rd., Berea 440/234-7260 Europe Gyro Pizza, 107 S. Depeyster St., Kent 330/678-4976 Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 Rt. 307, Geneva, 440/466-VINO Flannery’s Irish Pub, 323 Prospect Ave.E 781-7782 G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St.(Rt. 303), Peninsula 330/657-2528 Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St.NE, Canton 330/497-1000 Glenwillow Grille, 29765Pettibone Rd., Glenwillow 440/786-0100 Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, 5750 S. Madison Rd. (Rt. 528), Madison 440/298-9838 Gunselman’s Tavern, 21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park 440/331-5719

H I J K L Hard Rock Rocksino, 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield 330/908-7625 The Harp Tavern, 4408 Detroit Ave. 939-0200 Harpersfield Vineyard, 6387 Rt. 307 W., Geneva 440/466-4739 House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave. 523-BLUE The House of Swing, 4490 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid 382-2771 Jilly’s Music Room, (former Northside), 11 N. Main St., Akron 330/576-5960 Kosicek Vineyards, 636 Rt. 534, Harpersfield 440/361-4573 43

M N O Maize Valley Market & Winery, 6193 Edison St. NE (Rt. 619), Hartville 330/877-8344 Mastropiétro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Rd., Berlin Center 330/547-2151 P. J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub, 17119 Lorain Ave. 941-9311 Mullarkey's Irish Pub, 4110 Erie St., at 2nd, Willoughby 440/946-7181 Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Flats West Bank, 242-1251 Mustard Seed Café-Highland Square, 867 W. Market St., Akron 330/434-7333 Mustard Seed Café–Montrose, 3885 W. Market. Akron 330/666-SEED nou•veau (John Palmer's Bistro 44), 7590 Fredle Dr., Concord Township 440/350-0793 Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd. (top of Cedar Hill), Cleveland Heights 795-0550 The Old Mill Winery, 403 S. Broadway (Rt.534), Geneva 440/466-5560 Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake 800/862-6751 Old 97 Café, 1503 Kenmore Blvd., Akron 330/745-5493 The Outpost, 4962 Rt. 43, Brimfield 330/678-9667

P Q R Parkview Nite Club, 1261 W 58th St. 961-1341 Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather Ave., Tremont 937-1938 Rafters Bar & Grill at Meadowlake Golf & Swim Club, 1211 39th St. NE, Canton 330/492-2010 Reel Bar, 461 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 410/285-1318 Rider’s 1812 Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville 440/354-8200 Root Café, 15118 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 226-4401 The Roundhouse Bar, Delaware Ave. at Hartford, Put-in-Bay 419/285-2323

S T U Sarah's Vineyard, 1204 Steels Corners Rd. (at Blossom entrance), Cuyahoga Falls 330/929-8057 Sonnets Espresso Bar & Restaurant, 117 College St., Wadsworth 330/336-5557 Sully’s Irish Pub, 117 W. Liberty St., Medina 330/764-3333 ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, 155 Treat Rd., Aurora 330/562-9245 Trivs Steakhouse, 17100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville 440/238-8830 Uncorked Wine Bar, 22 N. High St., Akron 330/374-1850

V W XYZ Water Street Tavern, 132 S. Water St., Kent 330/677-0700 West Side Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd., Olmsted Township 440/235-5868 Wilbert's, 812 Huron Rd., in the rear 902-4663 Winery at Spring Hill, 6062 S. Ridge Rd.W., Geneva 440/466-0626 Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S Cleveland-Massilon Rd., Norton 800/436-0426 Wolf Creek Tavern, 3044 Wadsworth Rd., Norton 234/571-4531

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