Music

Band of the Week: Donnie Lynee

MEET THE BAND: Donnie Lynee (vocals) AN EARLY BLOOMER: Lynee, who grew up in Glenville, started singing when she was 4.

By Jeff Niesel 01/16/2019

Mac DeMarco To Play the Agora in September

A gifted guitar player and composer, singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco champions acts such as Steely Dan while appealing to an indie rock crowd. Known for...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 15, 2019 4:04 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Mac DeMarco Agora Theatre

In Advance of an Upcoming House of Blues Show, Singer Carly Pearce Explains Why She Likes the Sad Songs

Last year was a great year for singer-songwriter Carly Pearce, but with her first headlining tour, a sophomore album and a wedding all on...

By Halle Weber Jan 15, 2019 2:50 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Carly Pearce House of Blues

Beachland Ballroom to Host a Concert for the Plain Dealer News Guild in February

Earlier this year, The Plain Dealer announced that the paper will cut nearly 30 jobs when it outsources copy editors, designers, curators and artists...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 15, 2019 8:35 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Northeast Ohio Newspaper Guild Beachland Ballroom Concert for Truth

YouTube Sensation Matthew Ball to Perform at the Lakewood Public Library in February

An attorney who became a musician whose playing has earned him a rabid following on YouTube, Matthew Ball will give a free concert at...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 14, 2019 4:05 pm

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

Jon Anderson of Yes to Play a Solo Show at Hard Rock Live in March

Last year, prior to a Yes concert at Hard Rock Live, singer Jon Anderson talked to us a bit about his forthcoming solo album,...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 14, 2019 2:02 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Jon Anderson 1000 Hands Hard Rock Live

The Rock Hall Recaps 2018 and Announces Its Schedule of Events for 2019

Earlier today, the Rock Hall held a press conference to announce its upcoming schedule of events. President and CEO Greg Harris said the aim...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 14, 2019 12:33 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 Recap 2019 Schedule

The Who to Perform at Blossom in September

One of the first rock acts inducted into the Rock Hall, the Who has just announced dates for a summer tour. The 29-city tour...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 14, 2019 8:39 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes The Who Moving On! Blossom

The Tangier to Host a Benefit Screening and Concert for Local Pianist Kofi R. Boakye

In a short amount of time, 19-year-old pianist Kofi R. Boakye has put together a pretty impressive resume. The Akron musician has toured Germany...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 11, 2019 1:50 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Film Kofi R. Boakye

6 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend

FRIDAY, JAN. 11 Book Of Love/Metrolight Ted Ottaviano, one of the art-students-turned- musician in the new wave electronic group Book of Love, has a...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 11, 2019 9:41 am

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

iHeartMedia Cleveland Launches 106.1 FM, a New Urban Radio Station

iHeartMedia Cleveland has debuted a new hip-hop and R&B radio station. Dubbed REAL 106.1, the station will play songs from acts such as Bruno...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 10, 2019 4:11 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes REAL 106.1 iHeartMedia

In Advance of Next Week's Kent Stage Show, Keller Williams Talks About Paying Tribute to the Late Tom Petty

Like any American kid, singer-guitarist Keller Williams got a heavy dose of Tom Petty while growing up. But Williams, who brings his new Tom...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 10, 2019 1:16 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Keller Williams' PettyGrass Featuring the Hillbenders Kent Stage

Touring In Support of a Deeply Personal New Album, Indie Rockers Petal Play Mahall's Next Week

Given her background, it makes sense that singer-songwriter Kiley Lotz, who currently records and tours as Petal, would have one of indie rock’s more...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 10, 2019 9:29 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Petal Magic Gone Mahall's

Phish to Perform at Blossom in June

On the heels of another four-night sold-out New Year's Eve run at Madison Square Garden, Phish has just announced that it'll return to the...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 9, 2019 3:53 pm

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

Radiohead's Thom Yorke Says He Won't Attend the Upcoming Rock Hall Inductions

Last year, members of the British rock act Radiohead, who were nominated for induction into the Rock Hall, caught some flack when they announced...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 9, 2019 12:41 pm

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

Rock Hall to Host a Rush Fan Day on January 19

Rush singer-bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson will be on hand for a special Rush Fan Day that takes place at the Rock...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 9, 2019 11:26 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Rush Fan Day Rock Hall

Local Brews Local Grooves Returning to House of Blues in February

House of Blues has just announced that its annual Local Brews Local Grooves event that pairs local blues and rock acts with craft breweries...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 9, 2019 10:44 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Local Brews Local Grooves House of Blues

Band of the Week: JiMiller Band

MEET THE BAND: Jim Miller (vocals, guitars), Steve Scheff (keyboards), Brian Golenberg (drums), Dave Blackerby (bass), Vince Berry (guitar) THE BEATLES BLEW HIS MIND: Initially, local...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 9, 2019

Band of the Week

Singer-Songwriter Tim Easton to Headline a Special Tribute Concert to Cartoonist R. Crumb at the 78th Street Studios

An American cartoonist and musician, R. Crumb displays a nostalgia for American folk culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in his...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 8, 2019 2:33 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Tim Easton Roots of American Music 78th Street Studios the Earnest Tube

The Sam Hooper Group to Compete in the Upcoming International Blues Challenge in Memphis

A local blues band, the Sam Hooper Group has been a staple on the Cleveland music scene for years. It's recently been building its reputation...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 8, 2019 9:11 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Sam Hooper Group Music Box Supper Club International Blues Challenge

Country Rockers Blackberry Smoke to Play the Kent Stage in March

Country rockers Blackberry Smoke emerged from Atlanta in the early 2000s and have regularly toured and recorded ever since. Led by singer-guitarist Charlie Starr,...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 7, 2019 4:49 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Blackberry Smoke Kent Stage

Local Singer-Songwriter Bill Kraker to Play a Record Release Party Next Week at Christ Church Auditorium in Columbia Station

On family road trips to Russellville, Alabama, Ohio-based singer-songwriter Bill Kraker would sing old country blues tunes with his grandmother, uncles, and aunts. That...

By Jeff Niesel Jan 7, 2019 11:03 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog C-Notes Bill Kraker Russellville

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