All Nine Cleveland Mayoral Candidates Make Primary Ballot After a Few Submit Supplemental Signatures
Update: On Friday the county Board of Elections certified supplemental signatures submitted by Tony Madalone, Eric Brewer and Robert Kilo. Each had fallen short of the valid nominating petition count at the original deadline but delivered thousands of fresh signatures before the deadline last Wednesday. Which means that all nine mayoral candidates who submitted nominating…
Little Action on FERC Nominees as Trump Names Another; Nexus Pipeline Plan Remains Stalled
[image-1]While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission typically approves pipeline construction projects at a steady and predictable clip, the group has been unable to do much of anything since a former commissioner resigned in February. With another commissioner’s term expiring just last week, FERC is down to one member, chair Cheryl LaFleur. With no voting quorum,…
Fireworks Mishap Leaves Lakewood Man Injured, Leg ‘Shredded’
It’s not really the Fourth of July unless you’re falling asleep to the deafening sound of your neighbor’s ambiguously legal fireworks booming overhead. And as annoying as that can be, it’s easy to forget that fireworks are not just glorious manifestations of freedom but serious pyrotechnics that are largely banned in Ohio. Yesterday night gave us…
Update: Cleveland Native Joshua Smith to Play Fundraising Concert at the Bop Stop to Replace His Stolen Saxophone
Update: Native Clevelander Joshua Smith has just announced he’ll perform a special fundraising concert at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Bop Stop. Last month, someone stole Smith’s saxophone, and he launched a Go-Fund Me campaign to replace the instrument. Original Post From 6/28/2017: A native Clevelander who currently lives in the San Francisco Bay area where…
First Look: Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen, Opening Next Week
Over the past year, David Ina has worked to transform the old-school Huron Square Deli space in the Halle Building into a bright and breezy fast-casual Middle Eastern concept called Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen (1150 Huron Rd. E., 216-795-5000). The Playhouse Square eatery is on track to open its doors this Monday, July 10. “I’ve had…
Medina Ice Cream Shop Pays Tribute to Local Heavy Metal DJ Bill Peters
Chill Artisan Ice Cream, a shop located in Medina, recently introduced Metal on Metal, a new flavor named after Bill Peters and the radio show he hosts on WJCU. “I had no idea they were doing this,” says Peters. “I’ve been a regular customer since when they first opened. I always try to support the…
Katie Couric Continues to Explore Cleveland’s Cultural Comeback in New Yahoo Episode
As earlier reported, Katie Couric came to Cleveland in May for Cities Rising, her Yahoo series on resurgence and growth in (formerly?) distressed cities across the country. While in town, the newswoman hung out with Scene’s own Douglas Trattner and also Matthew McConaughey, who was filming a movie here at the time. Now another video has…
Local Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter Jesea Lee to Release Debut EP Next Week
Like so many of us, Cleveland-based indie-pop songwriter Jesea Lee deals with anxiety. He has channeled his frustrations into “TV Glow,” the first single form his forthcoming debut EP Sleepspent. With its shimmering guitars and piano melody, it recalls the indie rock act the National. “This song is about those sleepless nights when you just…
More Orchestra Fun at Blossom and All the Other Classical Music Fun You Should Catch This Week
[image-1]Now that ChamberFest Cleveland has played its last distinguished notes and Encore Chamber Music moves from Gates Mills to University Circle, the focus of summer concerts shifts to Kent State University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Blossom Music Festival in Cuyahoga Falls. The Kent/Blossom Festival continues with a faculty concert by the Miami…
Melt Announces New Location at Belden Village Mall
Melt Bar and Grilled is coming to Stark County. After much speculation, the Cleveland-based restaurant chain has officially confirmed that a new location is set to open in November at the Belden Village Mall in Jackson Township. What began as a single restaurant in Lakewood back in 2006, has swiftly started to bring its oozy…
Gucci Mane to Perform at Machine Gun Kelly’s EST Fest in Ohio
It’s been a good few weeks for Machine Gun Kelly. The Cleveland rapper and actor, who recently scored the position of Reebok’s Global Ambassador, has now landed hip-hop star Gucci Mane for his EST Fest. EST Fest IV is currently set to place in Butler, Ohio this summer from Aug. 11 to 13. Naturally, Machine…
Long-standing Lake Erie Resort Opens Swimming Pool After Algal Blooms Persist
After the 144-year-old Lake Erie community Lakeside shut its beaches down a whopping 16 times in 2015 due to algal blooms, the Lakeside Chautauqua resort decided to open up a swimming pool. Lakeside Chautauqua CEO Kevin Sibbring told The Plain Dealer that for residents two years ago, “the pool came up as the No. 1 short-term…
Watch Cleveland-Based Cloud Nothings Cover Coldplay’s ‘Clocks’ in Ridiculous Fashion
Every Tuesday, the folks at AV Club, a website devoted to pop culture, release a new video of an indie rock band covering a classic tune. To date, acts such as Minus the Bear, Lee Fields, Old 97’s, Passenger, Austra and Fastball have covered tracks by T. Rex, Dolly Parton, Fugazi and Blink-182. This week,…
Driver’s Ed Soon Required for Ohio Adults Who Don’t Pass License Test On First Try
Sorry to all the new 18-plus Ohio drivers out there, fresh restrictions will soon be in place. An Ohio law, effective Saturday, requires adults who fail the driver’s test on their first try to take a driving course before the next attempt. Currently, many Ohioans wait until 18 to get a license to avoid all…
Phantogram Singer-Guitarist Talks About the Band’s Latest Album in Advance of Its House of Blues Show
When Phantogram initially began touring shortly after forming in 2007, singer-guitarist Josh Carter and singer-keyboardist Sarah Barthel took a DIY approach to their tours. “We used to play in places for like five people a night and tour in a Prius and sleep in Walmart parking lots,” says Carter, who brings the band to House…
After Beating, Rescued Cleveland Pit Bull Puppy Welcomed into New Home
Indiana Bones’ life has been rife with chaos, but that’s about to change. After being hit by a car and badly beaten, the pit bull puppy was found and taken by Cleveland Police to a veterinary clinic on March 9. He was later transferred to the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL). Indiana Bones, or “Indy,”…
Ohio Teen Bitten by Shark at Hilton Head, Earns Nickname ‘Shark Bait’
You’re more likely to die from a bee or cow attack, or even stumbling into a hole on the beach, than an encounter with a shark. But shark attacks still rank among beachgoers’ worst nightmares, and Ohio teen Reagan Readnour learned this the hard way last month, when she suffered a nasty shark bite at…
All the Vulgar, Stupid and Otherwise Offensive Vanity Plates the Ohio BMV Denied This Year
Thanks to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles we’ll never get to see personalized license plates, or vanity plates as they’re commonly known, with ridiculous statements like “GTFKD” and “BOOBEES” this year. Because while we do have free speech in this country, there are still some things like racist hate speech and vulgarity that are off…
Local Singer-Songwriter Alexis Antes to Play Release Party at the Music Box
Local singer-songwriter Alexis Antes first performed as a child in the 1970s at Red Horse Hollow, a Lakewood coffeehouse and folk venue that her parents owned. She co-founded the folk act Odd Girl Out right after high school and launched her solo career in 1996. Now, she’s just announced details surrounding 13, her third solo…
Squirrel Nut Zippers Bring ‘Hot’ Anniversary Tour to the Grog Shop
Originally released way back in the summer of 1996, Squirrel Nut Zippers’ second album, Hot, defied all expectations. At the time, pop fodder from acts such as the Spice Girls ruled the airwaves. What a shock, then, when Hot yielded the hit single “Hell,” a song that featured woozy horns and a swinging bass riff.…
Kasich Fighting Back on Health Care Bill: ‘Sometimes My Party Asks Too Much’
Ohio’s own health care debate has been vigorous, mirroring the showdown in Washington, as state legislators packed a dramatic Medicaid freeze into their annual budget bill last week. Gov. John Kasich vetoed that proposal this weekend. In taking his stand, Kasich went on to tell ABC’s This Week that his fellow Republican party members sometimes try too…
Youngstown Injection Well Linked to Earthquakes Will Be Closed
[image-1]After multiple documented earthquakes over several years, including a 4.0-magnitude quake Youngstown in 2011, the owner of an injection well will close it completely. The Youngstown Vindicator reports that North Star Disposal has two years to plug this particular injection well. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has directly linked this well, the Northstar I,…
Video: Enjoy This Short Documentary on the Time Cleveland Released 1.5 Million Balloons to Disastrous Effects
The year was 1986. The mood, celebratory. Your favorite local TV anchors, dapper as hell in their ’80’s best. The goal, ambitious. Cleveland would release 1.5 million balloons skyward from Public Square in partnership with the United Way as a kickoff to the non-profit’s fundraising campaign and an attempt to set a Guinness World Record.…
A Freighter Struck the Dock of Shooters on the Water Yesterday Evening
Shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday evening the Great Republic freighter struck the dock of Shooters on the Water and a recreational vehicle on the Cuyahoga River while making a turn, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The recreational vehicle was moored in a no-mooring zone — one of the ten or so safety locations along…
The Moody Blues Offer Retrospective Show at Hard Rock Live in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of ‘Days of Future Passed’
What a long, strange trip it’s been for the UK’s the Moody Blues. The band began as a pub rock group and then morphed into what some rock historians say is the first prog rock act. Then, in the ’80s and ’90s, it churned out pop hits that received commercial radio airplay. The band has…
Someone Stole One of Loren Naji’s Sculptures From in Front of His Studio
Well, shit. Someone made off with “Ozone,” one of Loren Naji’s sculptures. It was in front of his new studio on East 49th and St. Clair. His message and plea for its return, posted to Facebook yesterday evening, is below. Share widely and do get in touch with Loren if you have any information.
U2 Delivers a Message of Hope During Inspirational Performance at FirstEnergy Stadium
Plenty of rock and pop acts can capably rock an arena. Successfully engaging a stadium full of people is much trickier. Credit U2, who performed last night before a capacity crowd at FirstEnergy Stadium, for having mastered the art. These guys could run a clinic on how to properly execute a concert in an outdoor…
The Total Package Tour Featuring New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men Lives Up to Its Billing
Like youth itself rising from the ashes, New Kids on the Block, who brought their Total Package Tour to Quicken Loans last night, rose from the bowels of the arena stage at the start of the concert, shrouded in a smoke-machine induced haze. You can see a slideshow of photos from the concert here. They started off the…
(Sandy) Alex G’s Weirdly Wonderful Music Receives a Warm Reception at Mahall’s
Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter, Alexander Giannascoli, known by his stage name, Alex G stepped on the Mahall’s stage last night to the sound of the Rascal Flatts’ tune “Life Is A Highway,” joking to a packed out room about his walkout song selection. The choice of music showed just how eccentric the indie rocker really is. Touring…
Eddie Money to Headline Bash on the Banks Festival in July
Cleveland Beer Week and Jacobs Entertainment have partnered for Bash on the Banks! Beer, Bacon and Bourbon, a festival that will feature classic rocker Eddie Money and the return of Cleveland’s Boat Parade. Slated to take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017, the event will feature “beer, bacon and Jim Beam.” Local…
Lorain is the Next City to File a Lawsuit Against Major Opioid Pharmaceutical Companies
[image-1]June began lawsuits filed against major pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributed, first by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and then by Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and her city. Now, as promised earlier this month, the city of Lorain has filed its lawsuit against those same targets. And like those previous suits, Lorain’s civil complaint goes after…
Lorain Police ID Body Found 28 Years Ago, Seek Metro Detroit Relatives
[image-1]On April 3, 1989, a body washed up on the shore of Lake Erie in Lorain. For almost 30 years, the identity of the body remained a mystery, stumping investigators thanks to decomposition and early modern scientific abilities. But, thanks to technological strides in forensics, the FBI was able to determine recently that the body…
Appeals Court Allows Ohio to Resume Executions with Controversial Three-Drug Protocol
In an 8-6 vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted Ohio its right to execute prisoners with a controversial three-drug process that includes the sedative midazolam. The protocol was ruled unconstitutional in January. By all accounts, the execution of Ronald Phillips, a lead plaintiff in this case, may remain scheduled for…
Ohio Says It Won’t Provide Confidential Voter Information Requested by Trump Commission
[image-1] Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced this afternoon in a statement that he will not be providing the full voter information requested by Donald Trump’s Election Integrity Commission. The request, which has been denied by at least 10 other states including North Carolina, California, Virginia, Indiana (whose SOS is on the freaking commission…
Derek Brennan’s Artwork Shows Vibrant Energy of Wildlife
Local artist Derek Brennan’s vibrant paintings of wildlife are created utilizing a technique known as encaustic wax painting, a process of painting with hot wax and oil paints. Brennan discovered encaustic painting at Bowling Green State University, and was immediately drawn to its layers of depth. In his expressive paintings of animals, Brennan challenges the…
The Ohio City Farm Stand is Open for the Season
At nearly six acres, the Ohio City Farm is one of the largest urban farms in the United States. The land is farmed by organizations such as Refugee Response and CMHA Green Team, which serve to empower refugees to become self-sufficient and provide hands-on training for public housing residents. While much of the food grown there goes…
Here’s What You’re Legally Allowed to Light on the Fourth of July in Ohio
As the Fourth of July approaches, some might be ready to light up and put on a personal fireworks display for friends and families. Unfortunately, Ohio has some strict laws on setting off fireworks without an exhibitor’s license. There was a bill proposed back in May to legalize fireworks for private use, but this summer they remain…
11 Concerts to Catch This Weekend in Cleveland
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Pokey LaFarge/Hackensaw Boys While his latest album, Manic Revelations, sort of moves away from the American roots music that flourished on his previous work, Pokey LaFarge still brings a good dose of that old-time charm to his songwriting. Often bedecked in pinstripe suit and finely coiffed side part, LaFarge leads his anachronistic…
In Advance of Her Playhouse Square Show, Natalie Merchant Reflects on Her Decades-Long Career
Given the degree to which the music industry has changed, singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant knows just how remarkable it is that her record label would release The Natalie Merchant Collection, a deluxe ten-CD box set that includes all eight of her solo studio albums from the past three decades. The other two discs feature four new songs…
13 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Cleveland
The Fourth of July is next Tuesday and with it comes a plethora of activities and locations to watch some great fireworks shows. Here’s our list of things to do this weekend and the day of, in celebration of the Fourth. 4th of July Fireworks Cruise on the Goodtime III Enjoy fireworks on the river…
Big Bucks, Bad Optics for Frank Jackson at “Fat Cat” Fundraiser in Gates Mills
Insurance executive Umberto Fedeli dabbed his sweating forehead under June’s evening sun in Gates Mills, the wooded watershed suburb on Cuyahoga County’s deep-eastern flank. The first of the evening’s 15 Mercedes-Benzes was being valeted up Village Trail, the hilly sidewalk-less street off Wilson Mills Road that terminates in a cul-de-sac where Fedeli has built his…
“One of These Days You’re Going to Corner Me and I’m Going to Kick Your Ass;” Some Vintage Video of George Forbes and Carl Monday
Carl Monday dropped a vintage gem on Facebook today of the time back in 1984 when he had the audacity to ask then-City Council president George Forbes why he hadn’t paid his $400 or so water bill. Mini fireworks and some potty language ensued. “One of these days you’re going to corner me and I’m…
Summer Begins in Cleveland With Shootout at Bump Taylor Field, and Calls for Change Ring Out in Glenville
In early June, Plain Dealer reporter Rachel Dissell published an important story that touches the very nerve of what it’s like to live in one Cleveland, while at the same time another Cleveland debated just how quickly we ought to shuffle tax revenue from the city’s general fund into a sprawling sports arena renovation job.…
CWRU Study Finds One In Four Ohio Children Experience Domestic Violence
A recent study conducted by HealthPath Foundation and Case Western Reserve University found that 25% of all Ohio children will experience domestic violence before reaching adulthood. Children exposed to domestic violence are placed at a higher risk for developing behavioral, mental, social and physical problems, which comes at a price, emotional and in literal dollars…
Rock Hall Hosts Media Preview of Power of Rock Experience
Earlier today, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hosted a media preview of the Power of Rock Experience. The new exhibit opens on Saturday. Directed by Academy-Award winning director Jonathan Demme, the exhibit’s accompanying movie, which splits into three screens at various moments, features clips of various performances from Rock Hall events and inductions…
Kate’s Fish to Open New Retail Take-Out Concept in Prime Corner Seafood Space at West Side Market
Tom McIntyre has had his eye on Stand H14 at the West Side Market for years. Located in the northeast corner of the market, Dani’s Seafood has been an ambition of his ever since he began working for his mother, Kate, while he was still in high school. Now, as the proprietor of Kate’s Fish,…
Chris Paul, DeShone Kizer and Fireworks — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac discuss the Rockets’ addition of Chris Paul, the trade market for Paul George, the downside of having a rookie quarterback and the best parts about the Fourth of July. Remember, our friends at American Fireworks put on the annual Portage Lakes Fireworks display this Saturday, July 1, at 10 p.m.
Dead & Co. Bottle Sounds of Summer for Massive Crowd at Blossom
The hype for this summer tour has been steadily growing, and it crystallized earlier this week when Dead & Co.’s Blossom show sold out. People frantically searched for tickets among friends and planned last-ditch attempts to get down to what was shaping up to a be a special late-June show. Getting there was an absolute…
Confederate Flags Will Definitely Be on Sale at the Lorain County Fair
Remember the swampy August of 2015, when ‘Heritage not Hate’ refrains were common, and imperiled NOT-racists were hosting Confederate Flag Pride Parades to broadcast their support for… southern heritage? It’s 2017 now, but love for the Confederate Flag in Ohio — a Union state — is still super strong. Although not without controversy. The Chronicle-Telegram…
Members of the Zombies to Dedicate New Rock Hall Exhibit
[image-1]Hugh Grundy, Chris White, Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent, surviving members of the classic rock act the Zombies, will dedicate a new exhibit about their band at the Rock Hall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12. Artifacts on display will include: Items from the group’s first major hit “She’s Not There,” including Rod Argent’s…
Blues/Rock Band JJ Grey & Mofro Captures Its Live Sound on Its Latest Effort
For more than a decade, singer-guitarist John “JJ” Grey, the frontman of the rock/blues band JJ Grey & Mofro, worked at a lumber yard while he tried to get his band off the ground. As he explains, the lumber yard gig gave him the cash so thathe and his band could hit the road. “I worked in a…
Dan Gilbert Weirdly Joined the Chicago Cubs’ Visit to the White House Today. Why?
[image-1] We have a lot of questions for Dan Gilbert, but right now our main concern is why he joined the Chicago Cubs’ visit to the White House today. During a photo op/press conference-type event typical for championship-winning teams, the 2016 Cubs found JACK Entertainment CEO and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert in their midst.…
Garfield Heights 17-Year-Old Charged in Cluster of Downtown Robberies
A Garfield Heights teenager behind several robberies in recent months (most notably one at Playhouse Square) has been apprehended and charged. And he’s been busy. The 17-year-old is accused of carrying out multiple robberies from March 4 to June 16. According to the office of Cuyahoga County prosecutor Michael O’Malley, on June 6, the teen and…
Canopy Exhibition ‘Bats in My Bouffant’ Pairs Art and Fashion
The latest event at Canopy is part art exhibition, part fashion show. Bats in my Bouffant features collaborative works by visual artist and illustrator Angela Oster and textile artist Krista Tomorowitz. Opening with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m. on June 30, Bats in my Bouffant showcases garments crafted by Tomorowitz using sheer silk…
As Health Care Vote Looms, Ohio Reps Want to Freeze Medicaid Expansion Anyway
[image-1]The whole country is watching the nuances of Washington pol negotiations ahead of a vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act, otherwise known as the U.S. Senate’s version of the Obamacare repeal-and-replace bill. The bejowled Mitch McConnell is working feverishly to nail down a majority of his colleagues; failing thus far, he’s delayed the vote…
Video: The Steelyard Wal-Mart, the Worst Wal-Mart in America
The Steelyard Wal-Mart, deemed by Scene and everyone else in Northeast Ohio as the Worst Wal-Mart in America, got the video treatment it deserved thanks to Taco Truck. Watch, cringe, enjoy, cringe again, and thank your lucky Target stars no one is making you spend time there.
Vice President Mike Pence Visits Northeast Ohio, Protests Planned
Today, Vice President Mike Pence travels to Tendon Manufacturing Inc. in Bedford to tour the facility and discuss the administration’s plans for the United States healthcare system. The Wednesday Northeast Ohio visit, his first as Vice President, is scheduled for around 4 p.m., and includes discussions with business owners in the community. However, not all…
Newly Opened Hook & Hoof Shines in Willoughby, Even If Its Menu is Out of Step With the Season
We walked the entire length of Willoughby’s historic downtown, passing familiar haunts like Pranzo and Lure, and newer spots like Wild Goose and the Morehouse, before landing at the front door of Hook & Hoof. After crossing the threshold we were immediately immersed in something that felt … different. The slender bistro had an undeniable…
An Ode to Honey Hut and the Family Keeping Cleveland in Good Ice Cream
Jonathan Rosati is in two very different lines of work. By day, he is a lecturer at Cleveland Institute of Art. By night (and, to be honest, by day too), he manages the Honey Hut in Brecksville. At CIA, Rosati teaches English with an emphasis on critical thinking and philosophy. Scooping ice cream, though, is…
Get Out This Week in Cleveland (June 28-July 4)
WED 06/28 Hip 2B Square: Fear No Art Now in its seventh year, Gordon Square’s Hip 2B Square: Fear No Art honors the investors of CNBC’s Cleveland Hustles who invested $1 million into new businesses in the neighborhood. Hip 2B Square takes place from 6 to 8 tonight, with a VIP preview at 5 p.m.,…
Glorious Ballet and Gorgeous Settings Make ‘An American in Paris’ a Delight at Playhouse Square
If you’re a big fan of the Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron movie An American in Paris, you should know that this stage version is quite a bit different. That is good news in some ways, since there are more Gershwin songs to enjoy in this rendition. But there are also some wrinkles that never…
Savage Love: The Music Box
I had a great time at the live taping of the Savage Lovecast at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre. Audience members submitted questions on cards, and I tackled as many questions as I could over two hours — with the welcome and hilarious assistance of comedian Kristen Toomey. Here are some of the questions we didn’t…
Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ is a Muddled Mess of Meaning
For action star Clint Eastwood, the opportunity to play Cpl. John “McBee” McBurney in the 1971 film The Beguiled, a period piece based on the novel of the same name (originally published as A Painted Devil) by Northeast Ohio native Thomas P. Cullinan, represented a chance to play against type. As a Civil War soldier who takes refuge…
Edgar Wright Adds a Twist to the Heist Film With His Latest Effort, ‘Baby Driver’
Some 22 years ago, British writer-director Edgar Wright was putting the finishing touches on his film A Fistful of Fingers. While editing the movie, he relentlessly listened to the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion album Orange, which he had on repeat. He could visualize a car chase taking place to the rollicking garage blues track “Bell…
A Man Who Dresses in Medieval Garb and Walks Around Downtown is a Strange Ranger. But is He Dangerous?
A lone and leery man, armored in chainmail, is prowling the parapets of Public Square’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument. It’s a damp morning in June, and the man is an odd, in fact a striking, sight. For it is June 2017. The man’s been a near daily presence downtown these past few months. He’s often…
The Many, Glorious Facets of Cleveland Artist Arabella Proffer
A polyglot of talent and a natural raconteuse, artist Arabella Proffer’s professional and personal hat rack includes painter, consultant, record label owner, collector, blogger, actress and cancer survivor. “My parents’ (Russian academics Ellenea Proffer and the late Carl Ray Proffer) worst nightmare for me was that I’d become an accountant,” she says. “They kind of…
Band of the Week: The Sonder Bombs
MEET THE BAND: Willow Hawks (vocals, ukulele), Jimmy Lo Fi (electric guitar), Jake Stephens (bass), Eric Heald (drums) NOT JUST ANOTHER CUTESY GIRL: Willow and Lo Fi met through a mutual friend. They initially just jammed to see if they might be compatible. “I never had a band or played with anyone. It was just me…
