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Last year, local rapper and producer Toobe Fresco officially opened his new recording studio, Breakthrough Sounds, which is located in Bedford. Earlier this year, he launched a performance series entitled Breakthrough Sessions.

On a monthly basis, Cleveland musicians will come out to the studio and perform a 20-minute set in front of several fans. Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk series, the session will be filmed and released via YouTube every month.

The second session is now on YouTube. It features talented indie soul singer-guitarist Smith Taylor, a guy with a distinctive, nasally voice and razor sharp songwriting skills.

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=OePv8Nfe0LU

This article appears in Feb 26 – Mar 3, 2020.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.