The local punk band Idle Minds. Credit: Courtesy of Trevor Stout
Local singer-songwriter Trevor Stout got his start at open mic nights at places such as Brothers Lounge, the Winchester, Kelley’s Pub and Stella’s Music Club and then started playing bigger shows with his indie rock act shelter pup.

Stout has just formed a new band, Idle Minds, and the punk group recently released its anthemic first single, “Blossom.”

The group also teamed up with locally based In Bloom Productions on the accompanying music video, which alternates between footage of band members performing the catchy tune from a living room and loading their gear into Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood (who even put the band’s name on the marquee for the clip!) for a gig.

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This article appears in Apr 21 – May 4, 2021.

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.