Korn To Play Blossom in September
Earlier today, nu-metal icons Korn announced the dates of a headlining tour that’ll bring the band to Blossom on Sept. 2. Staind will open the show. Fans will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow. A general on-sale for Korn tickets begins at noon on Friday. Sign up for Scene’s weekly newsletters…
Update: Primus Reschedules Rush Tribute at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Date for September
Update: We had been looking forward to seeing the alt rock act Primus pay tribute to prog rock pioneers Rush last summer on its Tribute to Kings trek, but the pandemic forced the band to cancel the show that would’ve taken place last year at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Primus simply bumped the 2020 tour to 2021; it’s…
Trey Anastasio Band Show at Jacobs Pavilion in June Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Update: Trey Anastasio’s June 6 date in Cleveland has been canceled, along with most of the dates on his summer tour. Refunds will be issued to the card used to purchase tickets within 10 days. *** (Original story 2/18/2020): When he’s not touring and recording with Phish, singer-guitarist Trey Anastasio tours and records as a…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Changes Name to Boneless Thugs-N-Harmony to Promote Buffalo Wild Wings
In one of the stranger publicity stunts we’ve ever come across, the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, one of Cleveland’s best-known musical exports, has just announced that it has entered a sponsorship deal with Buffalo Wild Wings and will change its name to Boneless Thugs-N-Harmony. “BoneThugs is a group where majority rules,” says manager Steve Lobel…
15 60 75 The Numbers Band to Mark Its Fiftieth Anniversary with Shows at the Kent Stage and the Beachland
Local rockers 15 60 75 The Numbers Band have pursued a singular vision of blues, rock and jazz for 50 years, and they continue to maintain a busy live schedule and to write new material. To celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, the band will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Kent Stage…
Statewide Conservative Anti-Death Penalty Group Will Work to Abolish Capital Punishment in Ohio
A new Ohio network called Ohio Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty today announced at a press conference that it will work to get the state to abolish the death penalty. As far as politicians go, members of the group mostly include former lawmakers. Ohio hasn’t executed a death row inmate since July 2018, and…
‘Dirty Daddy’ Bob Saget Brings His Not-So-Family-Friendly Comedy to the Agora
Bob Saget, best known for playing the lovable Danny Tanner on Full House and Fuller House, is bringing his brand of in-you-face dirty humor to the Agora Theater this spring. The former America’s Funniest Home Videos host, and author of the book Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian, hits Cleveland…
Heart’s Ann Wilson to Perform at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in May
For the past 40 years, Heart’s Ann Wilson has steadily toured and recorded both as a solo act and as a member of Heart. In 2018, she released Immortal, an album of covers that pay tribute to rock icons who’ve passed away. Earlier today, Wilson announced the dates of a spring solo tour that includes…
Modern African Singer Fatoumata Diawara Plays Her First-Ever Cleveland Concert Next Week at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Editor’s note: This concert has been canceled. Modern African singer and dancer Fatoumata Diawara says the negativity in the world at the moment makes her think of her current tour as an antidote to the bad news we hear every day. “At this time, people are a little depressed because of all the information in…
Cleveland-Based Company to Distribute Two Winning Movies From This Year’s Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (CDFF) and Gravitas Ventures have announced a new partnership to benefit documentary filmmakers and further their shared missions of promoting the art of documentary film. Beginning this year, the locally based company Gravitas Ventures will offer guaranteed distribution to over 100 million homes in North America via its partnerships in…
Dan Gilbert Gives First Interview Since Stroke, Says Recovery is Slow But He’s Getting Back to Work
Billionaire developer Dan Gilbert is slowly rebuilding his life after suffering a stroke in May with the help of a wheelchair and a black Lab service dog named Cowboy. On Friday, the founder and chairman of Quicken Loans plans to deliver his first public speech since the stroke as he’s honored by Crain’s Detroit Business…
CMSD’s Joseph Gallagher Middle-School Chess Team Still Making History
Coach Amit Ghose and the Joseph M. Gallagher chess team are once again making history. Last week, the CMSD K-8 school in Detroit-Shoreway announced on its Facebook page that the chess team became the first middle-school team ever to defeat all the high school teams at the local “Legends Tournament” held at Brush High School.…
The Pierogi Cart From ‘The Bachelor’ to Make Its Cleveland Debut at Brite Winter
The pierogi cart that appeared on the recent episode of The Bachelor that was filmed in Cleveland will make a special appearance on Saturday at the Brite Winter Music Festival that takes place on the West Bank of the Flats. During the episode, Peter Weber and contestant Kelsey Weier explored downtown Cleveland on a one-on-one…
Rascal Flatts to Bring Its Farewell Tour to Blossom in September
Earlier this year, the veteran country music act Rascal Flatts announced that its upcoming tour would be its last. The group will perform on Sept. 4 at Blossom. Rascal Flatts will invite special guests such as Chris Lane, Chase Rice, Avenue Beat, Caylee Hammack, King Calaway, Matt Stell and Rachel Wammack to join it on…
Anti-Poverty Groups Call on Congress to Save Safety Net
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the U.S. House and Senate in recess this week, poverty-fighting groups in Ohio are hopeful the state’s congressional leaders will hear their calls to save crucial safety-net programs. The White House released its $4.8 trillion executive budget last week. Trump’s budget plan would cut Temporary Assistance for Needy Families by $20…
Seriously Stop Reading This Headline and Register to Vote in Cleveland
Tomorrow, Feb. 18, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming Ohio primaries, which means that anyone 18 or older and who is legally able should make sure they are signed up to vote. Because it may seem simple, but if you’re not registered, then you can’t vote. Yes, registering to vote…
Plain Dealer Editor George Rodrigue Departing March 1
Plain Dealer editor George Rodrigue has announced that he will depart from the newspaper’s top position on March 1. In a letter to readers, Rodrigue said that he has accepted a role with the PD’s sister company, Advance Local, and will work with other editors in the Advance network sharing the lessons about collaboration and…
Saucy Brew Works Adds Coffeehouse Concept to Upcoming Pinecrest Location
In December, partner-brewer Eric Anderson announced that Saucy Brew Works was making moves to the east side, with plans to open a brewpub at the ever-growing Pinecrest. Today, Saucy Brew Works has announced that the concept is expanding to include a coffeehouse as well, the first of its kind for the company. The coffeehouse will…
Crocker Park Invites You to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Cheesecake Factory, Which Has Plenty of Parking
Apropos of absolutely nothing besides good wholesome Valentine’s Day vibes and 20-page menus, Crocker Park tweeted a reminder today that the outdoor shopping and dining outpost in Westlake is the perfect place to celebrate the occasion, perhaps at the Cheesecake Factory with its ample parking. Happy #ValentinesDay! Love is in the air here at Crocker…
Beviamo in Tremont Has Closed
This little bit of Tremont news somehow missed us in the past month, but Beviamo closed its doors in December. The owners of the coffeeshop and vegan eatery announced the closure on Facebook.
Former Ohio State Wrestler Accuses U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of ‘Cover Up’ in Sex Abuse Case
A former wrestler at Ohio State University told state lawmakers this week that U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, once an assistant wrestling coach at OSU, was engaged in a “cover up” around sex abuse committed by former OSU team doctor Richard Strauss. Jordan, a Republican, has repeatedly denied he had any knowledge of Strauss’ behavior. The…
The Brite Winter 2020 Performances You Can’t Miss
Next weekend, Cleveland’s 11th annual Brite Winter music and arts festival is loading up its many stages with dozens of top regional and local talent. Taking place from 3 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Feb. 22, on the West Bank of the Flats, the indoor/outdoor event includes food trucks, themed warming tents, ice carving presentations…
Ohio is One of a Few States That Doesn’t Require Employers to Provide Pay Stubs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Valentine’s Day landing on a Friday, some people might be more interested in getting their paycheck than receiving flowers or chocolate. Roughly half of all employees in the United States are paid on Fridays, but some don’t get a paystub to go along with their pay. Ohio is one of nine…
Trump’s Budget a Non-Starter for Great Lakes Restoration?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After past attempts to gut funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Trump administration’s new budget plan funds the program at current levels. But some advocacy groups note that support is undermined by drastic cuts to other core clean water programs. President Donald Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget slashes Ohio’s…
Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi’s Bilingual Production of ‘And Then We Met…’ at CPT Brings Four Strangers Together on the Path to Mutual Respect
Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland never received an award for promoting cultural engagement, but maybe they should have. Many times, in their song ‘n’ dance flicks when they were both young and spry, they would gather their friends and shout, “Let’s put on a show!” And then they did. It turns out, putting on a…
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Reopens Friday With New Brewpub/Beer Garden Split Concept After Renovations
Throughout its 32-year lifespan, Great Lakes Brewing Co. (2516 Market Ave., 216 -771-4404) in Ohio City has grown, expanded and changed with the times. Along the way, the front-facing facility, which is comprised of the taproom, brewpub, cellar pub and beer garden (along with the sidewalk patio), has been on the receiving end of various…
Cleveland is What Happens When You Gut a Newsroom
As the McClatchy chain cedes ownership and control of its 30 newspapers to a hedge fund after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the city it covers should serve as cautionary tales for what happens when profit-oriented owners gut newsrooms and centralize production. Roughly one year ago, the Plain Dealer, Ohio’s largest newspaper,…
Amanda Berry’s Restored Monte Carlo SS to Debut at the Upcoming I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama
Working under the direction of Greg Boykin, the students at Max S. Hayes High School are restoring the 1986 Monte Carlo SS that belonged to kidnapping survivor and activist Amanda Berry. The restored vehicle will be displayed on Thunder Row at the I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama that takes place at the I-X Center from March…
Bad News, Cleveland Browns Fans: Your Suffering Does Not Qualify You for Medical Marijuana
If you’re hoping to self-medicate with a little weed to soothe the sorrows of another losing football season, you’re going to have to do it extra-legally. The Ohio Medical Board yesterday ruled that being a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals or Cleveland Browns is not a qualifying condition that makes fans eligible to purchase legal…
Jane Fonda to Speak at Kent State University in Commemoration of May 4 Shootings
Jane Fonda is coming to Kent State University this spring to help commemorator the 50th anniversary of the May 4 shooting on the school’s campus. The actor/activist, who at 82 is still making headlines for various political demonstrations and her outspoken ways, is just one of the many people coming to the campus the weekend…
CIFF Names Patrik-Ian Polk as This Year’s DReam Catcher Program and Award Recipient
The Cleveland International Film Festival has named pioneering LGBTQ filmmaker Patrik-Ian Polk as its second Dream Catcher Program and Award recipient. While in Cleveland for the festival, which takes place from March 25 to April 5, Polk will spend his time in Cleveland meeting with organizations whose missions support the LGBTQ community. He’ll also meet…
Jonathon Sawyer No Longer Listed as Executive Chef on Sawyer’s, SeeSaw Websites; Owners Say Situation Being Assessed
After Chef Jonathon Sawyer announced the closure last weekend of Greenhouse Tavern, one remaining question in the wake of the shuttering and news reports covering his operations and various debts was his future with Sawyer’s in Van Aken and SeeSaw in Columbus, both owned and operated by the Forward Hospitality Group. As recently as last…
‘The Masked Singer’ Comes to Cleveland This Summer, Features Mysterious Local Celebrity
Your grandma’s favorite show, The Masked Singer, is getting the live tour treatment this summer, headed to theaters around the country, including one in Cleveland. Tuesday, June 9, the adapted-for-the-stage event hits the KeyBank State Theatre with two guest “celebrity” judges. “Audiences can expect to see their favorite characters brought to life on stage, as…
Ohio Lawmakers to Introduce Bill Barring Certain Medical Care for Transgender Minors
Conservative lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives will introduce a bill that prohibits doctors from prescribing hormones or performing gender confirmation surgery for minors who identify as transgender. Republican State Reps. Bill Dean and Ron Hood say the bill is still being drafted. They held a news conference Tuesday in Columbus with supporters of…
Local AC/DC Tribute Act to Play One Last Show as Bonfire on Feb. 22 at Brothers Lounge
When Scott Mattocks launched Bonfire, the local AC/DC tribute band he fronts, there weren’t any AC/DC tribute bands around. The band played its first gig in 1999 at the now-shuttered Peabody’s. One year later, AC/DC put out Stiff Upper Lip, and WMMS was hosting a big release party at the Hard Rock Café that used…
ICE Arrests 75 People in Ohio and Michigan in Weeklong Operation
A weeklong operation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) led to the arrests of 75 people in Michigan and Ohio. Of those foreign nationals, about 70 percent had prior arrests or convictions, and one was an alleged MS-13 gang member wanted in El Salvador for homicide, ICE said this week. “ICE officers…
Tucker’s Casino, an East Cleveland Staple, Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary This Year
As East Cleveland has changed over the decades, Tucker’s Casino has remained largely the same. Owned by five brothers — Joe, Chester, Columbus, Truman and Melvin — the 40-year-old vintage bar has persevered and remains a common meeting ground for locals to enjoy camaraderie while embracing family ties. Truman Tucker, a Tennessee native, was raised…
WJCU’s Annual Radiothon Begins on Friday
WJCU’s annual Radiothon begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23. To help the cause, about 70 local bands have made videos encouraging their fans to donate to the WJCU Radiothon during the NEORocks show that airs between 8 and 10 p.m. on Monday. The program features only…
In Advance of Next Week’s Show at the Grog Shop, Singer-Songwriter JJ Wilde Talks About Making Her Acclaimed Debut EP
At one point, Canadian singer-songwriter JJ Wilde thought about giving up on her aspirations of ever getting a record deal and performing outside of her southeastern Ontario hometown of Kitchener. “I was working four jobs,” she says in a recent phone interview. Wilde opens for the Blue Stones, who perform at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday,…
fp Creative Brings a Surround-Sound Gallery of Music to Snap House Studios Next Week
Imagine the thrill of sampling ice cream without being a burden on the person scooping it, and without the sighs of people in line behind you. Now switch out the flavors for different types of music performed by area vocalists, and you have a good idea of the next concert from fp Creative. “Samples” is…
Federal Climate Investments Could Bolster Rural Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Climate change may be hurting rural communities in Ohio and other states, but new research says federal investments could help turn things around. At the Center for American Progress, senior policy analyst Ryan Richards said rural areas face unique challenges — from flooding and droughts that reduce crop yields to conversion of…
Baseball’s Marketing Problem, and More — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac tackle several different sports business subjects in the latest “TV is King” edition of the A to Z Podcast. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes or your preferred podcast network here, or stream below.
The Burger Shop, From Sauce the City Chef, Will Open at Ohio City Galley This Week
The Ohio City Galley group didn’t have to look far to find someone to fill the last remaining open spot in the food hall. Victor Searcy Jr. of Sauce the City, the lone original tenant remaining from when the Galley first opened, will open The Burger Shop this week. Searcy had initially envisioned a gourmet…
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant in Old Brooklyn to Close for Good This Weekend
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant, which opened in Old Brooklyn in 2018 and gave Cleveland a third Ethiopian option along with Zoma and Empress Taytu, will close its doors after this Saturday. “We are sad to announce that Saturday February 15, 2020 will be our last buffet as well as our last day as Lucy’s Ethiopian Restaurant,”…
Rewind: 45 Years Ago On This Date Queen Graced the Cover of Cleveland Scene
This July, Cleveland Scene will turn 50 years old, and in advance of the occasion, we’ve decided to dig into the archives on a weekly basis to republish something that appeared in the paper on that date (or thereabouts) during Scene’s first decade. This interview that writer Henry Keiluhn conducted with Queen’s Brian May and…
Savage Love: The Girls
My boyfriend and I were having relationship issues until we tried something new: pegging. He wanted to try it, but he was afraid and sometimes said the idea disgusted him. Then we tried it, and it was better than normal vanilla or even kinky bondage sex. It was the most emotionally connected sex we’ve ever…
Cleveland’s Drag Scene is Expanding the Boundaries of the Artform and Finding New Audiences
“Drag comes in and out of favor of the mainstream,” says Dr. Lady J Martinez, a performer with a decade of experience and a Doctor of Philosophy from Case Western Reserve University in musicology with a focus on drag history. Cleveland’s enjoying a bit of a boom period these days, the scene a melting pot…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (Feb. 12-18)
WED 02/12 Amazing Grace This documentary film features never-before-seen footage of Rock Hall inductee Aretha Franklin as she recorded a live gospel album in 1972 in Los Angeles. The movie shows tonight at 7 at the Rock Hall as part of the Rock Hall’s Black History Month celebration. Tickets cost $10 for non-members. It’s free…
‘Anastasia’ is Soft and Pretty and a Bit Too Twee
About a century ago the Russian emperor Tsar Nicholas Romanov, along with his extensive family and retinue, had a really bad day. They were executed in an orgy of overkill — shot, bayonetted, doused with acid, buried in a mineshaft — by a revolutionary army led by Vladimir Lenin. Thus, the imperial autocracy ended, and…
‘Downhill’ is Breezy U.S. Comedy That Sullies European Original
Downhill, directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (The Way, Way Back) is a breezy 80-minute comedy starring Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It’s about an American family on a crazy ski vacation to the alps! With only minor alterations, it might have been a reboot to the National Lampoon Vacation franchise. It opens Friday…
Band of the Week: Tom Kurlander & Pale Blue
MEET THE BAND: Tom Kurlander (vocals, guitar), Sean L. Spicer (guitar), David Harris (drums), Timothy Carr (keyboard), Jake Proto (bass) THE CLEVELAND CONNECTION: While he currently lives in L.A., Kurlander and his family moved from Chicago to Cleveland when he was 2, and Kurlander’s father, Donald Kurlander, still lives in Cleveland Heights. Many of Kurlander’s…
