This week, members of the media were invited to tour the new Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. The rocksino doesn’t officially open until Dec. 18 and the place is still a work-in-progress. But the 2,000-seat concert venue appears ready to go for the opening night concert by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. And most of the rock memorabilia — including a motorcycle that belonged to guitarist Eddie Van Halen — is on display.

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.