Chris Parker, Author at Cleveland Scene

Stepping It Up

Taking Back Sunday hasn’t matured — it’s only gotten louder.

Here’s hoping Sudden gets his due.

With Brett Borovic. Wednesday, April 12, at the Beachland Tavern.

With Something for Rockets and Margot & the Nuclear So & Sos. Monday, April 10, at the Beachland Ballroom.

With Nightmare of You and Astra Heights. Monday, April 10, at the Grog Shop.

SXSW offers a rousing sample of goodies to come.

A free-spirited guitarist forges a distortion-drenched legacy.

With Trampled by Turtles. Wednesday, January 18, at the Beachland Ballroom.

With Josh Ritter. Friday, October 21, at the Beachland Ballroom.

With Heads Will Role and Monet.Madrid.Madagascar. Saturday, September 3, at the Beachland Ballroom.

With IQU and Kill Me Tomorrow. Sunday, August 21, at the Grog Shop (early show).

With Hayshaker Jones. Wednesday, July 7, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.