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Singer-Songwriter Lauren Lanzaretta Offers Spiritual Message on New Album

While writing the songs for her new album, Deliverance, local singer-songwriter Lauren Lanzaretta says she struggled with self-doubt. But she persevered, and the souful songs on...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 24, 2021 8:47 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Lauren Lanzaretta Deliverance

In Advance of This Week's Beachland Show, Outlaw Country Singer-Songwriter Ward Davis Talks About His Stellar New Album

Singer-songwriter Ward Davis, who grew up in the tiny working-class town of Monticello, AR, says he became hooked on music at about 7 after...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 22, 2021 9:42 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Ward Davis Black Cats and Crows Beachland Ballroom

Update: Steven Mercyhill's New Single and Music Video Speaks to Our Troubled Times

Update: Years ago, when local singer-songwriter Steven Mercyhill first came up with the title for “Wide-Awake Nightmare,” the third single from his upcoming album Nonfiction, he...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 19, 2021 4:26 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Steven Mercyhill "Anesthetic"

Local Rockers Dive Bombs Release New 'Head-Banging' Single and Accompanying Music Video

A local rock band that draws inspiration from acts such as the Black Keys, Tracy Chapman, Walk the Moon, Queen and AC/DC, Dive Bombs have...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 19, 2021 3:48 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Dive Bombs "How Many Times?"

Rock Hall To Stream Special Series Featuring Members of Sly & the Family Stone

An online music program, Tough Cookies regularly streams every Saturday at 6 p.m. on Low Cut Connie's socials and every Thursday at 6 p.m. on...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 19, 2021 3:38 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Low Cut Connie Rock Hall Sly & the Family Stone Tough Cookies

New Compilation Features All of Local Singer-Songwriter's 25 Singles

The chief songwriter in mid-2000s alt-rock act the Rails, singer-songwriter Jeremy Willets took a hiatus from music to start a family but started releasing...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 19, 2021 3:01 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes The Light Never Goes Out Jeremy Willets How It Started

Local Singer-Songwriter Charlie Mosbrook To Perform at Upcoming Virtual Folk Unlocked Festival

Local singer-songwriter Charlie Mosbrook will perform as part of Folk Unlocked, an upcoming Folk Alliance International (FAI) virtual festival taking place from Feb. 22...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 18, 2021 2:06 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Folk Unlocked Charlie Mosbrook

Local Musicians Collaborate on Single To Benefit Cleveland Clubs

Local singer-songwriter Ariel Karas and Brent Kirby recently teamed up to organize a special collaborative music project to help save Cleveland's independent music venues....

By Jeff Niesel Feb 16, 2021 12:31 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes "When the Lights Come on Again " Cleveland Rockers: Past Present and Future

Local Indie Rockers Sergio From Rio To Release First New Album in Seven Years

The local rock band Sergio From Rio — Dennis Quigney and Kevin Buchanan — features two cousins who've been making music together since 2004....

By Jeff Niesel Feb 15, 2021 4:23 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Sergio from Rio "Here With You"

Jesse Jukebox To Perform Free Gathering Place Concert on Sunday

The Gathering Place’s Emerging Leaders Council, a group of teen leaders, will present a free concert with local singer-songwriter Jesse Jukebox at 4 p.m....

By Jeff Niesel Feb 15, 2021 12:24 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Jesse Jukebox the Gathering Place

Local Singer-Songwriter Atomic Houdini Releases Debut Music Video

A local songwriter/producer who records and performs as Atomic Houdini, Chelan Riebe recently wrapped up his multimedia project Dandelion Fireworks with a cinematic music...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 15, 2021 10:09 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Atomic Houdini "People Don't Say"

Local Indie Rockers Kid Tested Release New Music Video for Track From Upcoming Album

Local indie rockers Kid Tested just debuted a new music video for their unreleased song “If You Love Me, Let Me Sleep.” The song...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 14, 2021 10:00 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Kid Tested “If You Love Me Let Me Sleep" Video

New Music Video Features Collaboration Between Musicians in Havana and Cleveland

Elkarnal Decuba, a rapper who lives and works in Havana, Cuba, has collaborated with a few Northeast Ohio-based musicians for his new music video for...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 14, 2021 9:00 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Elkarnal Decuba Video

Local Singer-Songwriter Shelby Olive Promotes Body Positivity with New Single

In advance of Valentine’s Day weekend, local singer-songwriter Shelby Olive has released “Nothing Wrong With Me,” an anthemic, Alanis Morissette-like song that promotes self-confidence...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 12, 2021 2:34 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes

Local Singer Joey James Embraces '80s Pop and Alternative Rock on New EP

Local singer Joey James has just announced that he'll drop his second album, Crown POP, a five-song EP, on all music streaming platforms on...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 11, 2021 1:47 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Joey James Crown POP

An Excerpt From 'Peter and the Wolves' by Adele Bertei on the Brief, Brilliant Life of Peter Laughner

In 1974, Peter Laughner, the legendary musician from seminal local acts Rocket From the Tombs and Pere Ubu, wrote in the Plain Dealer that,...

By Adele Bertei Feb 10, 2021 11:56 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Cleveland Music Adele Bertie Peter Laughner Smog Veil Records Rocket From the Tombs Pere Ubu

Jay-Z and Foo Fighters Top List of Rock Hall Induction Nominees

Earlier today, the Rock Hall released its very eclectic list of nominations for this year's Inductions. Shoe-ins like Foo Fighters and Jay-Z lead the...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 10, 2021 8:36 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Rock Hall Inductions 2021

Dominick Farinacci To Livestream Special Valentine's Day Concert From Cleveland

Determined to find ways of safely performing during the pandemic, trumpeter Dominick Farinacci will present a special Valentine’s Day program at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 8, 2021 10:57 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Dominick Farinacci Veronica Swift Love Notes

Rotten Bastards Return with First New Album in More Than a Decade

Way back in 2010, Cleopatra Records released the Rotten Bastards’ debut, Year of the Bastard. Recently, the local (two members live in Cleveland, and...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 5, 2021 10:54 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Rotten Bastards Bastard of the Year

Beachland Will Host Open House on Saturday To Celebrate Lights on Lager's Release

The Beachland Ballroom has put concerts on pause, but it’ll open its door from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday to celebrate the release...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 4, 2021 2:40 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Beachland Ballroom Lights on Lager

Local Duo Infinite Twelve Adopts Retro Approach for New Album

A local band that plays a mix of indie rock, neo-folk, blues and soul, Infinite Twelve features singer/lyricist/instrumentalist Guy-Vincent and veteran multi-instrumentalist Brian Alan...

By Jeff Niesel Feb 4, 2021 12:54 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Infinite Twelve "Wild Times " The Stone Angel Sessions

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