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Cleveland Police Interviewed About Seymour Avenue Rescue: Video

Eric Sandy — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:15:00 -0400

Interviews conducted with Cleveland police officers were posted publicly this week. The video reveals the narrative that unraveled as officers arrived at 2207 Seymour Avenue May 6.…

New Songs From Queens of the Stone Age

Eric Sandy — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:00 -0400

The new album from Queens of the Stone Age, ...Like Clockwork, will be released June 3. Thankfully, the music has been hitting the Internet with much intrigue.…

Colt McCoy's Pastor Catches a Bird With His Bare Hand

Sam Allard — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:04:00 -0400

It's unclear how Colt McCoy and his pastor Matt Carter were aiming to publicize their new book, "Real Win: A Man's Quest for Authentic Success" by quail hunting in Texas. Perhaps, in a fit of marketing desperation, they were trying to align their promotional campaign with that of Dr. Pepper Ten's?…

Foals and Surfer Blood at House of Blues: Concert Review

Eric Sandy — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:09:00 -0400

With an extended musical prelude - and a segue into the band's song "Prelude" - Foals stepped into Cleveland with the allure of hypnotic power in mind.

Singer Yannis Philippakis, a heartfelt artist clearly embedded in his band's music, led a supercharged ride through a set of mostly newer material.…

Video: Ariel Castro's Brothers Interviewed By CNN

Vince Grzegorek — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:51:40 -0400

For many days last week, Ariel Castro's brothers were assumed to be part of the diabolical doings on Seymour Ave. after they were arrested by police.

Turns out, they knew nothing, did nothing, and were not complicit in any way with Ariel's disgusting actions within the house.…

Here's a POV Video of Cedar Point's Gatekeeper

Sam Allard — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:36:00 -0400

If you haven't seen the Scene Facetime interview with Rob Decker, Cedar Point's VP of planning and design, check it out here. It'll provide some context for the video below, courtesy of Unmiserable Cleveland.…

Charles Ramsey Has Been Songified

Sam Allard — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:29:15 -0400

It was only a matter of time, wasn't it?

Though the Charles Ramsey auto-tuned creation "Dead Giveaway" isn't quite as melodically inventive or catchy as, e.g., "Oh My Dayum," it's still pretty magnificent.…

Found Alive

Eric Sandy — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:50:00 -0400

Three long-missing women have been rescued from a west side home following years of captivity by Eric Sandy Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, each missing since 2004 or before, were found alive at a home on Seymour Avenue, just off I-90. Ariel Castro, 52, the homeowner, was arrested in connection with the news.…

'Hello Cleveland!' Documentary Explores 70s Music Scene: UPDATE

Eric Sandy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:15:00 -0400

UPDATE: Ashley Harrington got in touch with Scene to add some context to the film, which is actually a thesis project from her days at Syracuse University. She's working at Focus Features in New York City these days, and, until our story was posted this morning, she was unaware that the film had been leaked to YouTube.…

Video: Foo Fighters With Rush at Rock Hall Inductions

Vince Grzegorek — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:52:00 -0400

Last night's Rock Hall inductions in L.A. (boo) won't air on TV for a while, but here is some fan video of Foo Fighters (in wigs!)…

Record Store Day Is April 20

Eric Sandy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:54:00 -0400

Record Store Day, that hallowed celebration of all things vinyl, is this Saturday. So is the colloquially hazy 4/20, but we'll leave it up to you to find your way to that party (hint: in your buddy's basement).…

Slideshow and Video: Best of Cleveland Party 2013

Vince Grzegorek — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:44:28 -0400

Were you at the downtown library with us last Friday night for the Best of Cleveland party? Do you wish you had been there?…

The Knife's 'Shaking the Habitual': New Music Tuesday

Eric Sandy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:04:00 -0400

Perennially bizarre Swedish electronic duo The Knife returns this year with an absolutely vast album that is, at various times, both thrillingly fresh and business-as-usual for the group.

The Knife carved out a reputation as viciously anti-corporate artists, who, in the end, take that connotation further than any words like "band" or "musicians" would get them.…

The Winchester Canceled This Comedian Because He Made Fun of Jesus Once

Vince Grzegorek — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:44:12 -0400

So, yeah, a few people have made fun of Jesus before and Christianity in general in the history of comedy. Fair game.…

Taiwan Freakin' Loves Manny Ramirez

Eric Sandy — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:08:00 -0400

Deadspin gladly opened the window to the Chinese Professional Baseball League in time to catch former Tribe titan Manny Ramirez's first home run for the EDA Rhinos.

While the HR itself is fine - and Ramirez's swing stirs memories of his years in Cleveland - the true magic of this video comes by way of the Rhinos' sincerely gushing fans.…

Expecting Rain Releases New Music Video

Eric Sandy — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:34:00 -0400

Expecting Rain released a new music video today for the song "DMT" off the band's November 2012 album Fuck the World. The entire album can be streamed online.…

Tom Hamilton Calling a Bunch of Game Winners, Because It's Opening Day

Vince Grzegorek — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:13:20 -0400

Happy Opening Day, Cleveland. Here's a montage of Tom Hamilton calling a bunch of game-winning plays and monumental moments in recent Tribe history.…

Watch Brooklynites Freak Over Guy's Factory Farm-to-Table Resto

Douglas Trattner — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:48:17 -0400

Brooklynites are too cool for school when it comes to their beloved 'hood. So it's no surprise that "news" of a new "factory farm-to-table" Guy Fieri restaurant in Williamsburg flips the wigs of those interviewed in the video.…

This is the Final Year for Lyndhurst's Eggshelland

Eric Sandy — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:37:00 -0400

This Sunday marks the beginning of what will be the final incarnation of Eggshelland - everyone's favorite Eastertide eggshell mosaic.

It's the 55th year for a tradition that began with a quaint 750 shells in 1957.…

Here's the Bedroom of the LeBron Fan That Ran Onto the Court Last Night

Vince Grzegorek — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:57:00 -0400

Missed the Cavs/Heat game last night?

A couple of things happened, including the Cavs blowing a 27-point lead and the Heat notching their 24th win in a row.…

Trailer: "Losing LeBron," a Documentary

Vince Grzegorek — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:19:00 -0400

Premiering this week at the Atlanta Film Festival is "Losing LeBron," a documentary from Cleveland native Kirsten Browning.

It's been in the works for awhile now, obviously, and we were interviewed as part of the filming process.…

Video: Terry Francona Riding a Scooter

Vince Grzegorek — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:45:37 -0500

Video below from the faraway land of Arizona and spring training where new Tribe skipper has taken to riding a scooter around. He even promises to ride it to The Jake during the season since he lives about a block and a half away from the stadium.…

Drunk Man Professes Love to Urinal

Vince Grzegorek — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:52 -0500

According to NewsNet5, the gentleman in the video below was picked up by the coppers at The Tobacco Store Saturday late afternoon. He had been swearing, apparently drunk, and talking to inanimate objects like tobacco bags and vodka.…

Cedar Point Finishes Constructing New Roller Coaster 'GateKeeper'

Eric Sandy — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:01:19 -0500

Construction work on Cedar Point's new roller coaster, GateKeeper, is wrapping up.

Via the amusement park's media department:

Riders will enjoy the sensation of flight as they climb the 170-foot lift hill along the beach, then charge toward the main gate at speeds up to 67 mph.…
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Ohio Lottery Co-Hosts Problem Gambling Awareness Event

Eric Sandy — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:17:26 -0500

Happy National Problem Gambling Awareness Week!

Who brought the booze?

The Ohio Lottery is teaming up with the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to host a conference on problem gambling this week in Columbus beginning Wednesday. The AP points out that this event is coming "just days after the opening of the state's fourth voter-approved casino."…