VOICE Vol. 11
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VOICE Vol. 11
OPEN ALL YEA The Lakehouse Inn Winery R! RIB, STEAK, & CHICKEN DINNERS EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Visit us for your next Vacation or Get-Away! Four Rooms Complete with Private Hot Tubs & Outdoor Patios 5 - 9PM Call for Reservations Three Rooms at $80 One Suite at $120 www.bucciavineyard.com JOIN US FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND! Live Entertainment Fridays & Saturdays! Appetizers & Full Entree Menu www.debonne.com See Ba For F ck Cover ull Inf o See Back Cover For Full Info 4573 Rt. 307 East Harpersfield, Ohio 440.415.0661 www.grandrivercellars.com 2 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 July 13 - 27, 2011 The Rhythm Syndicate … Leon and the Reckless Allstars to Play Harpersfield Vineyard When you’ve been around almost 10 years you must be doing something right. The Rhythm Syndicate have clearly been doing just that since the mid 90’s, when guitarists Pat Sandy and Angelo Ciu first met up at one of the many jam sessions that dotted the nascent mid-90’s Cleveland blues scene. It was there that the idea to form a band was hatched and recruiting began. It didn’t take long to find like-minded hepcats and soon, the bluesy, finger-poppin’, swing-a-rama sound of The Rhythm Syndicate was established. Sandy and Ciu are joined by the twin-tenor sax sounds of Dan Wenninger and Ian Early and the lock-step drumming of John Yencha. The band is further rounded out with Lincoln Adams in the bass chair. Together, The Rhythm Syndicate can light up a club in ferocious swingin’ fashion, and suddenly take it down to a whisper without breaking a sweat. They’ll throw in the occasional rock classic, and after satisfying that itch, head right back to blues... or maybe some swing, or even a touch ‘o jazz...all guaranteed to get feet moving and bellies rubbing. They could be the hardest working band in town. But even if that title’s disputed, the Rhythm Syndicate are certainly one of the smoothest in C-town. Their second full-length release, On the Case and In Your Face was recorded live at The Savannah (Westlake) in November of last year and currently available only at their live shows. It stands to reason that this set was recorded at The Savannah because the seeds of the The Rhythm Syndicate were planted when guitarists Pat Sandy and Angelo Ciu first met up at one of the club’s many Thursday night jam sessions. The band’s hepcat-minded, blues-swinging fun is best served live and if you’re looking for a zootsuit riot, this group has your best interests in mind. On the Case... is a little bit o’ laid back blues, swing n’soul and R&B and if you’re not finger-poppin’ after the first couple of tracks, well, to quote the film Beautiful Girls, we might have to check your freezer for human heads. F.F.O: (For fans of): Barflies, classic blues and jazz, and the movie Swingers. July 13 - 27, 2011 Leon and the Reckless Allstars are playing the Blues by their own Rules! Smokin, Souful Guitar & Infectious R& B Grooves. This band Grabs by the throat and never lets go. Imagine Hendrix, Clapton , B.B. & Albert KIng mixed together with a relentless passion for the blues and you have the sound of Reckless Allstars. The Blues played with an intensity that not only moves your feet but grips your soul. Reckless--marked by lack of proper caution: careless of consequences. But what would you expect from a guy who is right handed but plays southpaw cause that’s the way Hendrix did it? After many years of rocking Northeast Ohio as part of Qwik Silver (a band he co-founded) Waddell “Leon” Johnson felt there were things he needed to say and that the time to say them was now. Playing the blues with a maturity and personal style that immediately grabs the listener, the musicianship, smooth vocals, and originality of the Allstars makes it clear this band means business. Writing songs based around life struggles and joys The Reckless Allstars without a doubt can play The Blues! It’s not often that an Artist can bring you a sound which is fresh and new, yet feels so familiar. Whether it’s a “Stones” cover or a original, Leon and the Reckless Allstars do just that! The band (as a unit) might be new but these guys are seasoned musicians who have played the north-coast for years. See Harpersfield Vineyards ad on right of this page for dates and other info. www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 3 LifeBanc -LA;H;H> We would like to thank all of our sponsors and encourage our readers to patronize the fine businesses appearing in the North Coast VOICE. Organ and Tissue Donation in Support of Life Publisher 2CMMO? "IH;NCIH 1;P?M*CP?M Through improved surgical techniques and drug therapies, more lives are being saved. These improvements have caused the waiting list to grow at a rapid pace. However, the number of organ donors has not kept up with the increased need. People on the waiting list are not waiting for a cure to be discovered; they are waiting for a gift of a lifetime. What can you do? You can help by joining The Ohio Donor Registry. Carol Stouder Editor Sage Satori editorial@northcoastvoice.com Man of Many Hats Jim Ales Advertising & Marketing advertising@northcoastvoice.com Jean Sandor Staff Writers Sage Satori • Cat Lilly Snarp Farkle • Don Perry Helen Marketti • Westside Steve Contributing Writers Alex Bevin • Chad Felton Larry Jennings • Patrick Podpadec Tom Todd • Donniella Winchell Trenda Jones • Alan Cliffe Photographer Amber Thompson • 2kgraphics08@gmail.com Circulation Manager James Alexander Circulation Andy Evanchuck • Bob Lindeman Tim Paratto • Greg Pudder Martin Kavick • Tricia McCullough PMK Distribution • Dan Gestwicki Graphic Design Linde Graphics Co. • (440) 951-2468 2KGraphics • (440) 344-8535 Please Note: Views and opinions expressed in articles submitted for print are not necessarily the opinions of the North Coast VOICE staff or its sponsors. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of their ads. The entire contents of the North Coast VOICE are copyright 2011 by the North Coast VOICE. Under no circumstance will any portion of this publication be reproduced, including using electronic systems without permission of the publishers of the North Coast VOICE. The North Coast VOICE is not affiliated with any other publication. MAILING ADDRESS North Coast VOICE Magazine P.O. Box 118 • Geneva, Ohio 44041 Phone: (440) 415-0999 E-Mail: magazine@northcoastvoice.com 3 .................................. F.I.M.U. 2011 6 ....................................... Wine 101 8 ....................................... Bluesville 10.....................................Johnny Winter 11 ........................ What About Jazz? 12 ............. Cover: Long Live Avaloch 14 ................................. On The Beat 16 .........................Brewin’ the Brew’ 18 ................................Billy Sullivan 2XWGRRU )OHD0DUNHW &UDIW6KRZ (YHU\6DWXUGD\ DPWRSP 1RZWKUX6HSW *HQHYDRQWKH/DNH 5HFUHDWLRQDO3DUN /DNH5G *HQHYDRQWKH/DNH 6SRQVRUHGE\WKH*27/ &KDPEHURI&RPPHUFH &DOOIRUVSDFHUHVHUYDWLRQV JRWO#URDGUXQQHUFRP ZZZYLVLWJHQHYDRQWKHODNHFRP 4 20 ..... 29th Annual Cleveland Irish Festival 21 ..........................Mind Body Spirit 22 ................................. Stay In Tune 23 ................................ Around Town 24 ..........................Kickin It Country 26 ............................. Movie Reviews 28 ............................Just For Laughs 29 .................................... Classifieds 30 ................................ Snarp Farkle !;FF *'$# 2IFF@L??*'$# QQQ*C@? ;H==IG All Roads & Trails Lead to the GRAND RIVER 1153 Mechanicsville Rd. 'ENEVAs OPEN DAILY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS! MANOR ATM NETWORK VISA Mastercard ® ® THURSDAYS…BBQ Bike Nite Pulled Pork ViÊUÊ,Là Tuesdays: 40¢ JUMBO Wings ÛiÊÕÃVÊLÞÊ Brad & Friends! Thursday: Open Mic Nite 7pm NEW INTERNET JUKE BOX! Friday: FREE JUKEBOX! Watch the Indians & NASCAR on Our Big Screens! www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS! July 13 - 27, 2011 COVERED PATIO BAR NOW OPEN! FREE PARTY ROOM! Come for the Food ... Stay for the Entertainment $LC>;S(OFSNB Comedy Night with Steve Brewer A Showtime Special, a recent appearance on the HBO series “Hung”, as well as appearances in four (4!) movies this year, comedian Steve Brewer is on a roll!! Edgy, controversial, and in your face like an evangelist at a summer time tent revival … Steve Brewer will dole out some R-rated chuckles guaranteed to make you laugh. Presale tickets $5 - $7 @ the door. Show begins at 8:00 pm Fri. July 22: Dieter’s Blues Machine Sat. July 23: Gotta Play Sat. July 30: Buster Cherry ,ILNB0C>A?0I;>0N Y July 13 - 27, 2011 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 5 01912'0 (14.70%* &#;5 #9''- 9GGMFC[5RGEKCNU Gift Certificates make great gifts! '06'46#+0/'06 Entertainment Fri & Sat: 7-11pm Sunday Open Mic 4:30-7:30pm Fri, July 15: Miles Beyond Sat, July 16: Lost Sheep Band Sun, July 17: Open mic with Tom Todd Fri, July 22: Ernest T Band Sun, July 24: Open mic with Wags & Fred Fri, July 29: Gotta Play Sat, July 30: Dashboard Jesus Sun, July 31: Open mic with GPS ALL BEERS $1.99 DIFFERENT DINNER SPECIAL EVERY DAY! /PEN-IC7EDs Hosted by Susie Hagan OMW will be closed Sat, July 23rd for their daughter’s wedding! We will reopen Sun, July 24th! Winery Hours 403 S. Broadway ENJOY PATIO DINING! Sun. - Thurs: Noon-9pm Fri. & Sat. Noon-Midnight Geneva 440.466.5560 Reservations not needed but always a good idea! Kitchen Hours Sun. - Thurs. Noon-8:30pm Fri. & Sat. Noon-10pm www.theoldmillwinery.com Hybrid vs Cross vs Blend One area which often confuses new wine drinkers is how a wine becomes a blend, a cross or a hybrid. It really is quite simple when you sit down and discuss the three! Blend When you have a finished wine which is a blend, it means two or more different grape sets went into that wine. You can have a multi-year blend. For example, if a winery picks Merlot grapes in 2002, then again in 2003, then again in 2004, they might create a multi-year blend of “merlot wine” which has grape juice from all three years. Why would a winery do this? Every year’s harvest is different. If one year had a lot of sun, the grapes would taste different than in the subsequent year when there was a lot of rain. By blending together wines from a number of years, the winemaker can even out the flavors and reach some sort of ideal flavor. You can also have a multi-grape-type blend. Bordeaux is a prime example of this. When you buy a wine from Bordeaux, it is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc in varying percentages. One year they might use 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Another year they might use 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc. It is all dependent on the weather conditions for the year, how well the grapes grew and what combination tastes best for that year. Cross In horticulture a cross is a child of any two parents - but in winemaking a cross is specifically a child of any two SAME SPECIES plants. You create the cross of pinot noir and cinsault and have as a “child” the plant pinotage. Both of the parents are in the vitis vinifera species, so the child is also vitis vinifera. Really, knowing what the parents of a given vine are are not that important but it is important to know what a cross is, even if only to understand what, therefore a hybrid is. Hybrid In winemaking a hybrid is only a cross of two DIFFERENT SPECIES plants. For some wine drinkers, the only good wines are wines of the vitis vinifera species. These are the traditional European wines such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and so on. These wines are thought to have the best flavors in wine (by those snobs). They look down on wines made from other species, such as the vitis labrusca species. Concord would be an example of a vitis labrusca grape. Vitis Labrusca comes from the eastern United States while vitis vinifera comes from Europe. So if you made a “cross” of vitis vinifera grapes, like mixing Cinsault and Pinot Noir, you get a vitis vinifera child, Pinotage. Purists would say this child is just as tasty as its parents because it is a pure breed. In comparison if you “crossed the streams” and mixed a vitis vinifera mother with a Vitis Labrusca father, you would get a “hybrid”. It is almost as if they consider the hybrid child tainted by the vitis labrusca influence. Rumor has it that the EU has banned all hybrid grapes from their countries. They only want people growing purebred Vitis Vinifera grapes on their lands. Hybrids can be grown very well in places that vitis vinifera grapes cannot grow, and they have a wide range of flavors. It is important to understand the difference between these three wine terms, so that when you see a bottle of wine and it is labeled as one or the other you know what it means. However, in the end a wine is a wine and should stand on its own merit. It should not matter who the “parents” of a given wine are. It should only matter if you personally enjoy it, and if you do, how you can get your hands on more. Jakes Juggernauts and Bene Vino are hosting a benefit BBQ Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit Autism Speaks on Sunday July 17th from 1-6 pm. Tickets are $30.00 which includes your dinner and first glass of wine. Music by Jerry Colosimo. For tickets call Jan at 440-478-1856 or the winery at 440-259-5077. Please help us with your support of this worthy cause. Live Entertainment 4199 Main Street Perry Village (Located at the Railroad Tracks on Narrows Rd.) 440-259-5077 Fri. July 15: Whooz Playin Sat. July 16: Cora and Cami Sun. July 17: Autism Speaks Benefit with Jerry Colosimo Fri. July 22: Larry Smith Sat. July 23: Steve Howell Come in and try some of our fantastic snacks and appetizers from our new menu! 3UMMER(OURSOF/PERATION7EDS4HURSs&RI3AT.OONPM 6 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 July 13 - 27, 2011 Easy Tilapia with Wine and Tomatoes · · · · · · · 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, pressed 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1 cup white wine Directions 1. Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. 2. Place the tilapia fillets side by side on a large piece of aluminum foil. Season each one with salt and pepper. Place one tablespoon of butter on top of each piece of fish, and sprinkle garlic, basil and tomato. Pour the wine over everything. Fold foil up around fish, and seal into a packet. Place packet on a cookie sheet for ease in transportation to and from the grill. 3. Place foil packet on the preheated grill, and cook for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open the packet carefully so as not to get burned from the steam, and serve. July 13 - 27, 2011 Winery, Bed & Breakfast %IL?0>Y!IHH?;ON 440-593-5976 L?;>!B??M?.F;N?M P;CF;<F? or bring your own picnic! +;E?SIOLL?M?LP;NCIHM@IL IOLOJ=IGCHAMOGG?L?P?HNM (3*712#)$07 3%-60-12 !**$-0"#2'*1,"0#1#042'-,1 Summer IS o ti Pa 2'+# -.#, +-, NBLO SAT. Time to enjoy a glass of wine while playing corn hole or horse shoes. !IG?#HDIS-OL ?> L?;E@;MN www.bucciavineyard.com The Lakehouse Inn Winery p¦am=addF Award Winning Wines in a Spectacular Lakefront Setting Upcoming Entertainment... 5PM-8PM Sunday, July 17th…David Young Sunday, July 24th…Larry Smith Sunday, July 31st…Joey Vanilli p¦am=addF -ONDAY4UESDAY0-0-s4HU3AT0-0-s3UN0-0Winery Hours: Mon & Tue 12PM-6PM 7ED4HU0-0-s&RI3UN0-0- QQ!cF=2FmF¥!`pm`^F`!cF mOph!apmFF¥!apm!dd9TT«`T`GG Inquiries@thelakehouseinn.comsWWWTHELAKEHOUSEINNCOM Book your next getaway at our Bed & Breakfast Lakefront Jacuzzi Suites Available www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 7 By Cat Lilly PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVAL July 30th – July 31 When the long-running Poconos Blues Festival was cancelled for 2011 due to economic reasons after an amazing almost two decade-long run, blues fans in Pennsylvania were sorely left out in the cold. After 19 annual events, the Poconos Festival had grown to become one of the most popular shindigs on the east coast, drawing a reported 12,000 music lovers each year from thirty states and ten foreign countries. After the disappointment, though, comes a ray of sunshine in the form of original Poconos Blues Festival promoter Michael Cloeren, who has resurrected the left-fordead event as the Pennsylvania Blues Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, July 30th and Sunday, July 31st, 2011 at the Blue Mountain Ski Area’s Valley Lodge, the first annual Pennsylvania Blues Festival will feature 15 artists performing on two stages over the weekend event. The festival kicks off with a Friday night pre-festival jam by Chicago bluesman Studebaker John & the Hawks. Cloeren has put together an impressive line-up of performers for the 2011 Penn- OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! RANT RESTAU Serving Local & California Wines! Watch the TRIBE on Our Big Screen! We take pride in our Old Family Recipies... you’ll think we stole your Grandmother! GE & LOUN sylvania Blues Festival, and among the 15 artists appearing are seven that have played the Poconos previously, and eight that are making their first showing in the region. The doors open at noon on Saturday and the music cranks up at 1:00 PM with talented singer, songwriter, and harp player John Nemeth. Other main stage performers on Saturday include Cyril Neville, Bettye LaVette, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, and Otis Clay. On Sunday, the doors will open at 11:00 AM and the music starts at noon with the Lee Boys, with Shakura S’Aida following. Other performers featured on the Sunday main stage include Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Kenny Neal and the great vocalist Shemekia Copeland. Both Saturday and Sunday also feature a second “tent stage” with performances by John Nemeth, Samuel James, Linsey Alexander, Big Daddy Stallings, the Lee Boys, and Steve Guyger and Billy Flynn. Festival Headline Artists John Nemeth is one of the hardest working bluesmen in the business today, honing his craft a couple hundred nights a year on the road, backed by a crack band of talented players. Three albums released by the noted Blind Pig Records – including 2010’s acclaimed Name The Day! – have brought Nemeth worldwide attention and accolades, including 2011 Blues Music Award nominations for “Contemporary Blues Album of the Year” and “Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year.” Nemeth’s old-school blend of blues, soul, and R&B have captured audience’s imagination, and while we’ll have to wait a few more months for a new album from the singer, his talents can be heard on Elvin Bishop’s 2011 live album, Raisin’ Hell Revue. The one and only Shemekia Copeland is a youthful veteran of the worldwide blues scene. The daughter of legendary blues guitarist Johnny Copeland, she began singing at the tender age of 8 years old, and was opening shows for her father when she was 16 years old. Copeland’s debut album, Turn The Heat Up! was released by Alligator Records in 1998, framing the teenage talent as a soulful blues-belter in the vein of Koko Taylor. The singer has since released four more criticallyacclaimed, award-winning discs; Copeland’s latest, 2009’s Never Going Back, further expanded her sound as well as her global audience. Alligator released Deluxe Edition, a compilation of Copeland’s best performances for the label, in early 2011. Corner Rt. 84 & Rt. 534 Geneva 440- 466-0135 Daily Specials & Full Service Bar "Home of the Famous G-Burger with Margie's Special Sauce! Try Our New Lunch & Dinner Specials! MON: 7ING.IGHT `7).'37)4( "%6052#(!3% FRI: !5#%&ISH&RY$ SAT: 0RIME2IB3PECIAL /0%.!-s$!93!7%%+&/2,5.#($)..%2s/0%.!,,9%!22/5.$s+)4#(%.(/52335.4(523s&2)3!4 8 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 July 13 - 27, 2011 The Pennsylvania Blues Festival will also include over 60 artisan booths as well as a wide selection of food vendors. On-site camping will also be available, whether you choose to watch the stars from the comfort of your sleeping bag, a tent, or RV. Check with the Blue Mountain Ski Area website for tickets, lodging, performance schedules, and other information. PITTSBURGH BLUES FESTIVAL July 29th – 30th The Pittsburgh Blues Festival is Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s largest annual event, raising more than $1.2 million to fight hunger over its sixteen years. The Festival takes place each year in July at Hartwood Acres, one of Allegheny County’s prettiest parks located in Hampton Township. Entertainment includes a full line-up of national and local blues music; food and merchandise vendors; and a KidZone with arts and crafts, blues for kids, games and healthy snacks. There is simply not a more exciting, family-friendly or affordable summer entertainment opportunity! The 17th Annual Festival is scheduled for July 22-24, 2011, once again at Hartwood Acres. The Saturday night headliner will be the Tedeschi Trucks Band, the husband-wife team of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, who recently moved from hugely successful careers as individuals to a joint venture. Their upcoming release Revelator has already been greeted with wild acclaim. Other guests for the Pittsburgh Blues Festival include long-time blues veteran Tommy Castro and Lionel Young Band. Castro has played at the Blues Festival in the past, and Young has an early Pittsburgh connection. The Blues Festival also retains its free Friday opening night. This year’s theme is “Girl’s Night Out,” featuring headliner Janiva Magness, Kelly Richey and a collection of some of Pittsburgh’s favorite women of the blues. Magness was just nominated for four awards at the 2011 Blues Music Awards, including Best Album. That release, “The Devil is an Angel, Too,” is also Living Blues magazine’s No. 1 title on the chart of the best 50 blues albums of the year. Festival Entertainment Line-Up Friday, July 22nd - Gates Open at 4:00 PM. Friday’s admission to the Pittsburgh Blues Festival is free with the donation of a bag of non-perishable groceries for the Food Bank. Janiva Magness Kelly Richey Blueswomen of Pittsburgh The Olga Watkins Band Saturday, July 23rd Gates Open at 1:30 PM Tedeschi Trucks Band Lionel Young Band John Németh Jimbo and the Soupbones 2011 “Girls with Guitars” Tour Jill West and Blues Attack Sunday, July 24th Gates Open at 1:30 PM Johnny Winter Tommy Castro Pittsburgh All-Stars Savoy Brown The Igniters Bottom Shelf Band If you have a question email: info@pittsburghfoodbank. org Or call the BLUES HOTLINE @ (412) 460BLUE. The Kork & Kettle OUTDOOR BAR & PATIO SEATING! NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS! 3TEAKSs3EAFOODs0IZZAs7INGS 3PECIALTY$RINKS -AIN!VEs!SHTABULA (440)992-3013 www.korkandkettle.com July 13 - 27, 2011 Be on the lookout for the Conneaut Rib Cook-Off. More to come! Sands Community A Manufactured Home Community for Persons “55 & Older” Rent or Purchase a Home! OPEN ACOUSTIC NIGHT 4631 Park Avenue Ashtabula 440-289-7714 Throughout July "Sunsets from the Shore" Art Exhibit Conneaut Community Center for the Arts Sat. July 16: Steak Fry Buccia Vineyards and Winery Every Thursday Evening: Lighthouse Cruisers Cruise-In Conneaut Township Park Free Concerts Conneaut Community Center for the Arts Sunday, July 17 - Contels Sunday, July 24 - Kingpins Saturday, July 23 Terry Lee Coffee (Mr. Johnny Cash!) Concert Human Resources Center Saturday, July 30 Dock Fest and 5 K Windmill Walk/Run Port of Conneaut Visit us at www.visitconneautohio.com FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 7 PM - 9 PM RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Please join us for an extended vacation or just spend a weekend in the northeastern most portion of the state! Y1?;MIH;F04*INM;P;CF;<F? Y+;CF"?FCP?L?>NI7IOL"IIL Y#H?LAS#@@C=C?HN&IG?M Y#;MS==?MMNI1BIJJCHA +?>C=;F$;=CFCNC?M ;HEM !BOL=B?M Y!IGGOHCNS#HN?LN;CHG?HN Y!IIE-ONM&ILM?MBI?M;N NB?-ON>IIL.;PCFCIH Y-ON>IIL.;PCFCIHP;CF;<F? @IL.LCP;N?3M? s"EDROOM3INGLE 0URCHASESTARTINGAT ORRENTFORMONTH s"EDROOM$OUBLE 0URCHASESTARTINGAT OR2ENTFORMONTH FRAPPES SMOOTHIES ICE COFFEE mugrocks@yahoo.com Facebook-Mug Rock’s Coffee House mugrocks.weebly.com Coffee For 2-ITZADATECAFE.COM 6SHHG'DWLQJ0\VWHU\'DWLQJ itzadatecafe@yahoo.com MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCING HOURS: MON, TUES, WED, THURS, 9 AM-1PM OR BY APPOINTMENT: {{ä{Ónäx££ÊUÊxÓ{xÊ °Ê,Ê,°ÊUÊ-" www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 9 For over 30 years, Johnny Winter has been a guitar hero. Signing to Columbia records in 1969, Johnny immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues — a prime combination for the legions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Constantly shifting between simple country blues in the vein of Robert Johnson, to all-out electric slide guitar blues-rock - Johnny has always been one of the most respected singers and guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues-rock and American Southern rock (a la the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd.) Throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, Johnny was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. His recent Grammy nominated “I’m A Bluesman” disc Virgin/EMI, has only added 10 to his Texas-sized reputation. “I’m A Bluesman” was a question of finding the time and right material, he says. The 13-track collection includes three tunes by his friend and 2nd guitarist Paul Nelson, who writes with Winter’s bassist Scott Spray. They collaborated on the prison-themed “Shakedown”, a relationship-gone-bad song titled “Pack Your Bags” and the album’s title track, which Nelson describes as a Johnny Winter biography set to music. “I wanted to write a song about his life, who he is, and what he represents to other musicians. I’m really proud that when he heard the song he said I’d gotten it right.” Winter also opted to record two new songs by producer, Hambridge, “Cheatin’ Blues” and the first album single, Lone Wolf.” Johnny and his players cut the tracks for “I’m A Bluesman” at several studios in New England, where Winter makes his home these days. But Winter remains a native Texan, born and bred in Beaumont, the town where the famous Spindletop gusher came in to kick off the “black gold” rush in 1901. Growing up in rough-and-tumble town populated by oilfield wildcatters and shipyard workers, he spent long hours listening to a local deejay named J.P. Richardson - The Big Bopper of “Chantilly Lace” fame - and became hooked on 50’s rock & roll. He formed his first band, Johnny and the Jammers, in 1959 at the age of 15, with his 12-year-old brother Edgar on keyboards. Racial tensions in Beaumont were still high in those days. The town had been side to one of the worst race riots in Texas history just nine months before Johnny’s birth. Mobs wandered the streets, businesses burned, martial law went into effect, and more than 2,000 uniformed National Guardsmen and Texas Rangers sealed off the town from the rest of the world until tempers cooled. Despite the brutal legacy, Johnny remembers never hesitating as a kid to venture into black neighborhoods to hear and play music. Looking back, he believes people in the black community knew that he was sincere, that he was genuinely possessed by the blues. “Nothing ever happened to me. I went to black clubs all the time, and nobody ever bothered me. I always felt welcome.” He also became friends with Clarence Garlow, a deejay at the black radio station KJET in Beaumont. Who opened Winter’s eye’s and ears to rural blues and Cajun music. There’s a famous story about a time in 1962 when Johnny and his brother went to see B.B. King at a Beaumont club called the Raven. The only whites in the crowd, they no doubt stood out. But Johnny already had his chops down and wanted to play with the revered B.B.”I was about 17,” Johnny remembers, “and B.B. didn’t want to let me on stage at first. He asked me for a union card, and I had one. Also I kept sending people over to ask him to let me play. Finally, he decided that there enough people who wanted to hear me that, no matter if I was good or not, it would be worth it to let me on stage. He gave me his guitar and let me play. I got standing ovation, and he took his guitar back!” Winter’s big breakthrough came a few years later in 1968 when Rolling Stone writers www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 Larry Sepulvado and John Burks featured him in a piece on the Texas Music scene, which prompted a bidding war among labels that Columbia eventually won. Johnny’s self-titled 1969 disc announced loudly that there was a new guitar-slinger on the new national scene. The disc included audacious covers such blues classics as B.B. King’s “Be Careful with a Fool,” Sonny Boy Williamson II’s “Good Morning Little School Girl,” Robert Johnson’s “When You Got a Good Friend” and fellow Texan Lightin’ Hopkins’ “Back Door Friend.” It also featured two prime original Winter songs, “Dallas” and the controversial “I’m Yours and I’m Hers,” that went into heavy rotation on FM underground radio. The album peaked at No.24 on the billboard chart and was promptly followed by Second Winter later that same year. Looking back, writer Cub Koda described the period as one when “Straight out of Texas with a hot trio, Winter made blues-rock music for the angels.” That trio, by the way, included bassist Tommy Shannon who would go on to be part of SRV’s Double Trouble and drummer Uncle John Turner. He’s also done recent guest spots on a forthcoming Sly Stone album (Johnny does guitar and vocals on Sly’s updated version of his hit “Thank You”) and William Shatner’s soon-to-be-released album, “Seeking Major Tom.” Johnny plays some absolutely mesmerizing slide guitar on Mr. Shatner’s version of the Deep Purple classic, “Space Truckin’.” The legendary Johnny Winter will release his new studio album entitled Roots on September 27, 2011 via Megaforce Records. This album returns Johnny to his roots by paying homage to the iconic blues heroes whose pioneering music influenced Winter’s own signature sound and style. Roots is the follow up to his Grammy-nominated I’m a Blues Man. A host of special guests join Winter trading licks in honoring his idols, including Sonny Landreth, Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, John Popper, Jimmy Vivino, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, John Medeski and Johnny’s brother Edgar Winter. Among the 11 tracks that together represent a veritable history of the Blues, are songs by the genre’s elder statesmen including a version of Robert Johnson’s 1936 recording “Dust My Broom.” Winter pays respect to the greats who came to prominence in the late 1940s and 50s.This special project was directed by famed guitarist Paul Nelson who’s role is as both producer and performer on this recording. ohnny is performing in Cleveland at Beachland Balllroom on Wednesday, July 27. www.JohnnyWinter.net July 13 - 27, 2011 By Don Perry It seems that the nicer the weather becomes, the more quickly the summer passes. Yes this summer may have gotten off to an awfully damp start, but there have been many warm, wonderful days in the past few weeks. I’m not sure how, but those warm sunny days somehow slip away just a bit quicker than the cloudy, rainy days do. So remember to take full advantage of these precious days of summer. There are still plenty of opportunities to attend local festivals and outdoor summer concert events, and also many locations featuring live entertainment on the outdoor stage. As you look ahead at your summer calendar and make plans for the upcoming weekends, be sure to highlight the first weekend in August. This weekend of course, as has been the case for the past 17 years, is host to the granddaddy of all North Coast festivals. The event to which I am referring is, none other than, Vintage Ohio 2011, taking place on Friday, August 5th and Saturday, 6th. Every summer people from all around the country travel to The Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland, Ohio, to attend Vintage Ohio. This year, 24 wineries from around the state will offer wines for tasting and for purchase at this 2-day extravaganza. In addition to the wineries in attendance there will be nearly 100 other participants, including restaurants, crafters and exhibitors. When you combine great food, wonderful wines, outdoor activities and beautiful artwork, you have the makings of an amazing festival. The one remaining piece of the puzzle is, of course, live entertainment. Rest assured, the Ohio Wine Producers Association has always made sure that the music has played from start to finish of each fun filled day of the festival. The gates open at 1 pm. both Friday and Saturday and the festivities continue until 10 pm. The music will begin at 1:30 and continue until 9:45 pm. both days, on 3 different stages. There will be a variety of musical styles available throughout the event, featuring some of the Cleveland areas most recognizable groups. I would like to bring special attention though, to a few names that I feel any jazz enthusiast should be aware of. July 13 - 27, 2011 Forecast This native Cleveland contemporary jazz band performs a musical blend of instrumental jazz, funk, rock, reggae and pop. The band is composed of vibist Lem Adams, saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart, keyboardist Alphonso McDuffie, bassist Gary Stevenson, drummer John Turner and guitarist Kevin Byous. In addition to being the recipients of many jazz music awards including, Best Contemporary Jazz Band, from Scene Magazine in 1999, Forecast performed as the official house band of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gund Arena for the 20012002 season. Forecast will be performing on Stage 1, from 1:30 until 4 pm. on Saturday Horns and Things This Cleveland based contemporary jazz ensemble has been pleasing audiences for over 20 years, featuring saxophonists J.T. Lynch and Ken LeeGrand, with keyboardist Sakait Baksar, Derrick James on Bass and drummer Ray Harvin. The group has 4 Cds to their credit, including their latest release, “Get Your Hat On”. Horns and Things will be performing on Stage 1, from 7:30 until 9:45 pm. on Friday. clubs, country clubs, and special events. The sounds of Stan’s smooth voice and cool jazz sax provide the perfect backdrop to a relaxing evening of sipping wine and enjoying pleasant conversation. His renditions of jazz standards performed by artists such as Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, will most certainly transform your mood to one of relaxation and romance. Stan Miller will be performing on Stage 3 from 4 until 7:30 pm. on Friday. Be sure to visit www.visitvintageohio.com for the full entertainment schedule and website information for these performers and more. Solo Shows: Saturdays July 16th & 30th Old Firehouse Winery GOTL Noon until 3:00 pm. For full schedule, check website DonPerrySaxman.com www.facevaluemusic.com Hubb’s Groove Hubb’s Groove plays jazz, soul, gospel, classical and R&B music. The band was founded in 1995 under the name Moment’s Notice. The founding band members are Rodney Hubbard, Cliff Coleson, David Heman, Eddie Baccus Jr. and Robert Hubbard Jr. Over the years, many highly recognizable local artists have contributed to the group, such as, Robert White, Andrew Braxton, Keith Mckelly, Jermaine Lockhart, Tony Pulizzi and Walter Barnes Jr. Current band members are: Robert “Hubb” Hubbard Jr.-drums, Tony Watson Jr.- sax, Walter Barnes Jr.- bass, and Stephen Fowler-keys & vocals. Hubb’s Groove will be performing on Stage 1, from 1:30 until 4 pm. on Friday. Stan Miller Stan Miller has developed his own particular brand of “cool jazz,” which fans throughout Northeast Ohio and Western PA have grown to love. He performs at weddings, parties, night- www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 11 By Sage Satori The village of Avaloch comes alive once again as 2011 marks the 19th year of fantasy and fun. Take a walk back in time and immerse yourself in the music and enchantment of the 13th Century in all its glory. Minstrels and Troubadours stroll through the shire and 12 take stage at the extraordinary outdoor pubs. Over 100 skilled Artisans from all over the country display their wares; swords, mugs, candles, jewelry, and kilts, are among the offerings. Feast upon the wide selection of foods that are offered in Avaloch, including roasted chicken dinners, prime rib sandwiches, delicious royal pastries and some new choices including pasta. There are games to test your skill, free interactive children’s activities, and rides from a much more primitive era. The village is comfortably shaded within 183 acres of forest, bright banners and flags adorn the pathways that take you along your journey. History buffs and avid students alike will take interest in the “Did you Know?” signs throughout the village which are filled with significant trivia and fun facts. Owner Larry Rickard has quite an appreciation for history and this is just one more of the recent improvements that Larry and his crew have brought to the community from the past. Each year the Faire grows and improves while most of the favorites remain such as Pirate’s www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 Cove, with a Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure Ship in addition to other Pirate themed fun! Kids can mêlée their way through Thor’s Obstacle Course and Fairie Forest still awaits the young and the young at heart. The Human Combat Chess Match, The Wishing Well Wenches, and The Birds of Prey are all a must see on your journey. The Village Merchants are far to numerous to mention but you’ll find wood, leather, fiber, and metal artisans; period costumes for those who desire to totally engage themselves in this journey; there are bath and body potions, jewelry galore, works of glass, and ornamental shops. Undoubtedly the most popular attraction is the wide variety of abundant and continuous entertainment on the many stages throughout July 13 - 27, 2011 the land which are all included in the price of admission. In addition to the national acts, some local talent is included in the schedule for the music stages each year. Every weekend will have guests for that particular theme in addition to the regular shows. There will always be something different going on so don’t miss a weekend; buy a season pass! July 9 - 10 Alter Ego Tyme Travel Experience - Dress as a super hero or your favorite character. July 16 - 17 Medieval Christmas Yuletyde Ho ho ho the Medieval way. July 23 - 24 Fun Fire and Fantasy Knights, Dragons, Princesses and Fairies, a fun filled family weekend. July 30 - 31 Pirate Invasion Pirates, Toughguys and Warlords Oh My! August 6 - 7 Celtic Celebration Kilts, pipes, song and dance, come dressed as ye tartan. August 13 -14 Barbarians Vs. Romans Fur hides and horned helms challenge The Toga’s and Sandals. Depending on the path you wander throughout Avaloch you’re likely to find harmony or mayhem, laughter or song, competition or comradery, but all paths lead to enjoyment of the highest caliber. Come live the legend ….. · Geneva - Bilicic’s General Store (off I-90, exit 218, on the way to the faire) · Geneva - Giant Eagle · Hartsgrove - Hartsgrove General Store · Hartsgrove - Hartsgrove BP gas station · Middlefi eld - Renaissance and Rainbows · Trumbull - Trumbull Locker The Faire offers Medieval Wedding Packages, Ticket Agent Outlet Opportunities, and Child and Adult Medieval Birthday Packages. So, for a great alternative to usual summer activities, don’t just go anywhere... GO MEDIEVAL! The Great Lakes Medieval Faire is committed to family entertainment and helping make great memories to follow you home. Visit www.medievalfaire. com call 1-888-633-4382 or 1-440474-4280 for more info on the faire, weddings, special events and ticket purchasing information. Photo Credits: Susan Spaulding, Roger McGee, Linda Stetz CHICKEN -NTHINGS Bar & Grill Sat. July 16: Karaoke $*%MMETT Drink Specials! SUN. JULY 17 Grill & Chill ONTHEPATIO /YSTERSRAWORGRILLED 0LEASEPREORDERBY Starts at 3pm Don't Miss it Dieters Blues Machine Grill Specials! Sat. July 23: 3 DM Chicken & Things Golf Outing !UGsPMSTART ,IMITED3PACE SIGNUPNOW General Information Join the Opening Gate Ceremony, every day at 10:45am outside the front gate. Parking at the Faire is Free! Those displaying handicap tags on their car will receive special parking near the gate. Wheelchair accessible wash facilities are available. The GLMF is wheelchair and stroller accessible. TUESDAYS Corn Hole Games Sign-Up 6:30 Games at 7:00 PRIZES!!! Ticket Information: Adults (Ages 13 & up) $22.00 Adult Advance Ticket (online orders only) $20.00 Child (5-12) $5.95 Children ages 4 and under are FREE Child Advance Ticket (online orders only) $4.95 Weekend Pass $25.00 (Good for one consecutive Saturday and Sunday) Adult Season Pass $50.00 Child (5-12) Season Pass $25.00 MONDAY thru FRIDAY (APPY(OURsPM Mon: 35¢ Wings $INEINONLY $ Thirsty Thursday: $3 Long Island $ 99 9 Dinner Specials 4UES3CHNITZEL.ITE 7ED3MOKED2IBSOR POUND#RAB,EGS$1499 4HUR3TRIP3TEAK &RI&ISH&RY Ticket Outlets You can purchase tickets at various outlets nearby the Faire, and then when you arrive you can go right to the gate. Ticket Outlets for 2011: · Elyria - The Body Temple (500 Cleveland Street) July 13 - 27, 2011 Booter’s Kitchen Hours: Mon – Thurs 3 -9pm &RI3ATPMs"AR/PEN,ATE #LOSED3UNDAYS ,*;E?1NY+;>CMIH 440-428-6678 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 13 Charlie Mosbrook, recipient of the Cleveland Scene Magazine’s 2011 reader’s poll award for Best Singer songwriter will be releasing a new CD titled “Little By Little” on Saturday August 6th, 7PM at Cain Parks Alma Theater. The evening will feature an intimate concert that will include songs from the new CD and many of the songs that were featured on his January release “Coverage: The Songs of Charlie Mosbrook”, a collection of his songs being performed by many of Cleveland’s best performers. In addition to the Cain Park show, Charlie is planning a concert in the spinal cord injury floor of Cleveland’s MetroHealth. Charlie spent 3 weeks recovering from a spinal cord injury there. Much of the new music from his new CD was inspired by his injury and recovery. For more information on the new CD and Cain Park Concert, please visit his web site at www.charliemosbrook.com Summer Hookah Weekend July 22, 23, 24, at The scenic Nelson Ledges Quarry Park featuring Ohio’s international jamband heavyweights Ekoostik Hookah headlining Friday and Saturday nights. Lineup supporting Hookah throughout the weekend are the John Mullins Band will returning for another scorching set at the Ledges along with top-notch acts Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band, The Spikedrivers, and very special guests, the Sultans of Bing. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is a privately-owned, 250-acre campground and concert facility located about 45 minutes east of Cleveland, Ohio. Between April and October, the Park hosts very reasonably-priced weekend concert festivals. Camping, swimming, hiking, basketball, and kids’ playgrounds are only some of the enjoyable options available at the family-owned and -operated Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. Advance tickets are $55 online for Friday through Sunday, available at nlqp.com. At the gate, admission is $65 for Friday through Sunday, or $55 for Saturday through Sunday. No dogs or glass bottles. There is no extra charge for camping. For more information, contact Nelson Ledges Quarry Park Phone: (440) 548-2716 www.nlqp.com Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is located at 12001 Nelson Ledge Road Nelson, OH Cody Beebe & The Crooks, a seven-piece roots-rock band from Seattle, announces its Cleveland tour date, which will be at Wilbert’s on Friday July 22, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. The seven-piece roots-rock band from Seattle has successfully blended blues, rock and funk to create a strikingly cultured, unique sound. On tour promoting their debut album Friends of the Old Mill, the LP showcases their individual raw talent, and gives the listener glimpses into the heart and soul of their grunge-capital hometown. The show will be an all-ages show with no cover charge. For more information on Wilbert’s, please call 216.902.4663, or visit their website at www. wilbertsmusic. com. For more information on Cody Beebe & The Crooks please visit www. codybeebeandthecrooks.com. OPEN DAILY 7am-2:30am! MOST ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR TAKE OUT! Happy Hour MONDAYS 95¢ Canned Beer & Well Shots! $ 100 SLOPPY JOES! $INEIN/NLY Crawl Monster T-Shirt Day! r is on until Labo TUESDAYS Wing Day $INEIN /NLY &EATURINGTHE"EST7INGS -OST&LAVORSINTHE4RI3TATE !REA`EA Watch For CD Release Party! Follow us on Facebook For more info visit: www.reverbnation.com Watch For The CD Release Party! 14 as JULY 23 Christmy! FRI.8pm-2am l in Ju HUGE VARIETY OF FLAVORS! 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Get ready Southwest Ohio,,,X-FEST 2011 is coming!!!” said WXEG Program Director ‘Kramer.’ STAIND Staind is touring in support of a self-titled album set for release Sept. 13. Of “Eyes Wide Open” – one of the track’s off the album, artistdirect.com said: “Opening with an ominous bass spark from Johnny “Old School” April, the song pushes and pulls as a tribally dangerous drum beat mounts. Suddenly, Mike Mushok’s guitar tears through the rhythmic haze with a precisely punishing riff that’s heavier than anything the band has ever cut to tape. The guitar thrashes from speedy battering into a seesawing verse riff. “Psychotically shifting from an anxious near-whisper into a harrowing scream, Aaron Lewis conjures demons that unsettle and unhinge in the most violently catchy manner. Everything drops into an infectious chorus where Lewis sings, “Is compromise something you don’t understand? Don’t force my hands when my eyes are wide open.” It’s poignantly pummeling, drawing on Dysfunction and Tormented’s most tortured elements while delivering them with a mind blowing instrumental prowess and true, tough vocal delivery.” THEORY OF A DEADMAN Theory of a Deadman joins X-fest 2011 on a short break from the Carnival of Madness tour (with Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, Adelitas Way and Emphatic). Honesty is always the best policy. Theory of a Deadman adheres to that age old adage on their fourth album for Roadrunner/604 Records, The Truth Is… The platinum-selling Vancouver quartet builds arena-ready hooks around hard rocking stories of good times, bad times and everything in between. “Lowlife,” is a raucous anthem celebrating simple pleasures. Meanwhile, “The Bitch Came Back” gives a hilarious send-off to a bad ex with roaring guitars and flourishes of horns. “Hurricane” stirs up a storm of emotions over an orchestral hum of guitars and massive chorus. Then there’s “Head Above Water,” which delivers an uplifting, contemplative message encased in mid-tempo rhythms. Theory of a Deadman— Tyler Connolly [Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar], David Brenner [Rhythm Guitar], Dean Back [Bass], Joey Dandeneau [Drums]—are telling July 13 - 27, 2011 the whole truth and nothing but the truth, like it or not. For The Truth Is…, Theory of a Deadman preserved the sound that fans worldwide have grown to love on Scars & Souvenirs [2008], Gasoline [2005], and Theory of a Deadman [2002], while expanding, enhancing, and evolving their approach. The band solidified their place at the top of modern hard rock by exceeding Platinum sales with their breakthrough Scars & Souvenirs and with #1 Mainstream Rock Radio hit “Bad Girlfriend.”At the same time, other singles, “So Happy” and “By The Way,” became crowd favorites on tours with everyone from Mötley Crüe and Godsmack to Daughtry and label mates Stone Sour. For The Truth Is… the band stuck to what works best and are taking it to the next level. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Five Finger Death Punch’s forthcoming album was named one of “The Most Anticipated Albums for 2011” by artistdirect.com, who said of the band: “5FDP have established themselves as the preeminent metal band to emerge in the last five years. Having sold almost one million albums worldwide in an era when metal bands simply don’t do that is quite incredible. But then, when you hear Death Punch’s penchant for melding melody, vocal hooks and pure aggression, it all makes sense. Expect their third album later this year, and expect it to be one of the biggest rock albums of the year.” After 3 years of heavy-duty groundwork supporting their highly successful debut album (The Way Of The Fist in 2006), Five Finger Death Punch entered the ring for Round Two with War Is the Answer in September 2009. Both albums have gone RIAA certified gold. The Los Angeles quintet known for their devastating live shows had embarked on quite a journey to get to this point and to become one of the most important bands of recent metal history. The newcomers of 2007 climbed a steep mountain in the last couple of years and fought for every inch of their success, but today they play sold out shows, headline prestigious festivals and command an army of die-hard fans across the globe. General admission tickets are $35 Early Bird Special – Save $10! Beginning Friday July 15th get your X-Fest 2011 tickets for only $25! $25 tickets – a savings of $10 off the normal price – are on sale Friday, July 15, from 8am to10 pm at www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster locations, Hara Arena ticket office (open 8am – 5pm this day only) or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Early Bird Special tickets are limited and only available while supplies last, so don’t delay! 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AFTERNOON www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 15 BREWIN’ THE BREW Good Cheer, Good Cause, Good Beer Saturday, July 23rd 6 – 11pm Sunday, July 24th 1-6 pm Since 2001, folks from all over the Great Lakes region have come together to remember the 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River and celebrate the renewed sense of ecoconsciousness the infamous fire sparked. Intended to raise awareness of environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region and Cuyahoga River ecosystem, the annual Burning River Fest features educational exhibits from area environmental groups, fresh food from local farms and eateries, live music and a special appearance by Great Lakes Brewing Company’s Christmas Ale! What To Expect At This Year’s Fest: Over 30 musicians and bands on three stages ranging from funk to blues to eclectic Great Lakes Brewing Company fish fry and craft beers, and other local restaurants and chefs adding to the flavor with fresh food offerings and demonstrations Local environmental groups featuring interactive and educational displays for all ages The most spectacular nighttime views of Cleveland from a wonderful greenspace right in the heart of Cleveland’s industry! Proceeds benefit the Burning River Foundation, a local non-profit organization that provides resources for the sustainable future of our waterways. Join us at Burning River Fest on July 23rd and 24th at the historic Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island: help celebrate the “Spirit of Giving” and spark a new level of environmental awareness! Tickets: Online Presale - $8/person per day or $15 Weekend Pass www.burningriverfest.org At the Gate: $10 per day Kids 12 and under Free! 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Cindy Lindberg will pair each course with Grand River Cellars wine and local growers Mic and Kay Prochko of Covered Bridge Gardens will tell you about the fruits and vegetables used in your dinner. Seating will be banquet style and very limited to an intimate number of 20 so everyone has a great experience. Dinner will be served under a tent but in case of very inclement weather the dinner will be moved downstairs into the candlelit wine cellar at Grand River Cellars. (Future dates are: August 18th, September 15th, October 20th). The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a cheese and wine course as you have the opportunity to stroll through the vineyards. The menu is as follows: Hors devours Artisan Cheeses From Ohio Served With Assorted Crackers and Accompaniments 1st “Panzanella”Crispy Farm Egg, Charred Peppers, White Anchovies, Covered Bridge Greens 2nd Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Broccoli/Ricotta Ravioli, Pickled Broccoli Stems, Herbs 3rd New Creations Oxtail, Green Tomato Agrodolce, White Bean/Marrow Ragout 4th Canal Junction Blue Cheese Cake Fresh Berries Summer Bread with Sweet Corn Baked by Brian Evans $75 per person. Reservations required by July 21st. Call the winery at 440-298-9838 to make your reservations.The winery is located just 3 miles south of I-90 on Route 528 at the Madison and Thompson boundary line. July 13 - 27, 2011 WINE FESTIVAL Pet Day at Debonne Vineyards Debonne Vineyards July 23, 2011 7743 Doty Road Madison OH Bring your favorite pet for judging at 4:30 pm. All pets must register when they enter the grounds and entry forms will be available at the bar this day. Categories include: cutest pet; ugliest pet; most unique pet; best attired pet; most wine-ish pet, and best pet trick. Gift certificates and trophies will be awarded to the winners. All animals must be leashed or caged. You are responsible for your pet’s actions. The Heel’N Time Canine Drill Team, now in its 12th season, will be performing at 3 p.m., weather permitting. Heel ‘N Time is a volunteer group of enthusiastic dogs and handlerds who perform basic obedience drills to fun, lively music. The group consists of both purebreds and mixed breeds that are at various levels of obedience training, ranging from the Novice to Utility. They have performed all over northeast Ohio and this year’s theme is a tribute to Broadway. August 5th & 6th, 2011 1-10 pm Each Day 24 Award-Winning Wineries with More than 150 Vintages for Sampling 3 Stages of Live Music Entertainment: Jazz, Rock, and Acoustic Food and Wine Pairing by Gourmet Food Truck Chefs Demonstrations by Loretta Paganini School of Cooking Wine Education Presentations by American Wine Society Named “One of America’s Top Wine and Food Events” by USA Today Lake Metroparks Farmpark 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. Kirtland, Ohio 800-227-6972 www.OhioWines.org An Experience for All Your Senses www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 17 By Helen Marketti Cleveland native, Billy Sullivan has been part of the music scene for over thirty years, which started while he was in his teens. “I am the youngest of six and the music from the 60s was the sound track to our lives,” he said. “I was raised on that The Coolest Music Store! String Prices Lowest in Town! 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As a teenager, Billy already knew that a career in music was his calling, “I remember looking at record jackets of different bands and knew in my heart that this is what I wanted to do with my life,” he recalls. “I started playing in nightclubs when I was about 13 years old. I had very understanding Whooz Playin’ &RI*ULYs0Bene Vino Urban Winery Perry Village 3AT*ULYs0Debonne Vineyards Madison Fri. July 22 Ashtabula American Legion 3AT*ULYs0Riders Inn, Painesville Len playing solo parents and they came with me, of course. Back then, either you played in a garage band or you played sports. Rock and Roll bands and club bands were thriving in those days and I wanted desperately to be part of that.” Billy has quite an extensive rock and roll resume that began with playing in The Paul Pope Band. “I remember going to concerts and hoping that someday I would be the one onstage,” he remembers. “Playing with The Paul Pope Band was the start of the reality I had wanted. Paul had a huge following and we were able to play concert venues and open for national acts. I remember the first famous band we opened for was Triumph. It was June of 1979 and the concert was in Buffalo, New York. In my opinion, I had made the big time. I had arrived! There was a fan base for us in Buffalo, too. I remember hearing that the bass player for The Goo Goo Dolls (Robby Takac) would come and see us since he lived in Buffalo.” Traveling to Buffalo in those early days was made possible when everyone chipped in to buy a Winnebago. “It was a four-way split to purchase it,” said Billy. “Each of us lived in a different part of the Cleveland-Akron area so we would meet up then hit the road. When we had outdoor venue gigs, we actually lived in it. We did that nearly every week from June 1979 until late 1981.” Billy continues, “The whole reason why I got into this business was so that I could be in a rock and roll band. Things evolve and change as time passes. I did have a song that was popular locally and did receive some national airplay, Never Again (Without You) in 1986, which was co-written with Walt Nims who also wrote Precious and Few. I started to see however that things weren’t quite working out as I had hoped. After I moved passed that, I met up with Gary Lewis who was actually living in Cleveland at the time. The guys from the 60s bands circuit were just starting to do reunion ATTENTION CLUB, BAR & RESTAURANT OWNERS & PRIVATE PARTIES... BRING THE Close-Out on Karaoke CDs WHAT'DA YOU KNOW? 42)6)!'!-%&!-),9&%5$3(/7 Great for Private Parties, 'RADUATION#LASSOR &AMILY2EUNIONS We’re not just ALL to your customers! /URCOMPLETEGAMESHOWSYSTEM $ 00 ANDPROFESSIONALGAMESHOWHOST Over 500 CDs at 4 each! 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Starting out with Gary Lewis and The Playboys gave me the opportunity to do what I love doing and continue to play with some incredible acts. I was with Gary for 23 years. We were on many reunion tours so you’re always meeting people and interacting.” Eventually the schedule for Gary Lewis was not as full. “His schedule became thinner of his choosing and as a side man, it does depend on the quantity of work that you get,” said Billy. “You don’t share in any royalties or merchandise sales with an artist and I wanted to keep playing. Around that time is when Rich Spina was telling me that Peter Noone was looking for another guitar player. Peter contacted me and asked me to play for him to keep with the original Herman’s Hermits band tradition of having two guitar players. He understood that I needed to finish my show dates with Gary and suggested I play for him when those dates were done. I didn’t want to leave Gary in a bad way. It is a business but you also establish friendships, too. I was Gary’s drummer for the last five years that I was with him. Times change and music changes right along with it. Nostalgic groups now are more July 13 - 27, 2011 focused on the 70s groups instead of the 60s groups. For 60s groups, Peter Noone is probably at the top of the heap for the 60s circuit.” What does it feel like to play with one of the 60s British Invasion classics? “I’m glad to be part of it,” said Billy. “I grew up with these records but at the same time it’s my job and I have to play the professional role.” Even though he lives in Chicago, Billy still returns to Cleveland as often as possible. “I’m proud to be part of the music scene here. Cleveland will always be home no matter where I am.” Speaking of Cleveland, we have heard many times over the years the jingle for the IX Center Indoor Amusement Park on which Billy is doing the familiar vocals. “George Sipl wrote the jingle,” explains Billy. “It was back in 1993 when he asked me if I would sing it. Jingles usually run their course but this has hung on for all these years so if that’s my legacy in Cleveland, then so be it!” When time permits, Billy does solo shows at various venues, assisted living and nursing home facilities. “I love doing those kinds of shows, too. I gear the music toward the 50s. It seems to make the residents day and I enjoy seeing that. Now that I live in Chicago, I am trying to get out there and do the same thing. I also play in a Chicago area band called, Acoustic Avenue. I do gigs as well with Jimy Sohns who had the hit, Gloria with his band, Shadows of Knight. I am still staying true to myself and what I mean by that is I have no desire to learn music by Lady Gaga or Britney Spears just to keep up to date with who or what is popular at the moment because that’s not me.” For more information about Billy Sullivan including show dates that include solo gigs, Herman’s Hermits performances and other projects, please visit: www.billysullivan.com Billy Sullivan is also on Facebook. HAPPY HOUR $).%). /.,9 MON.- FRI 10:30am-7pm $/-%34)#37%,,$2).+3 30¢ A WING WEEKENDS $ TUES. & THURS. 7.00 Buckets of Beer Musician’s Night 9pm with Ted Riser! WEDS. FRI. JULY 15 NICK ZUBER BAND SAT. JULY 16 THE ROOSTER BAND FRI. JULY 22 ONE NIGHT STAND SAT. JULY 23 ARMSTRONG BEARCAT NEVER A COVER CHARGE FRI. JULY 29 WTF FRI & SAT BANDS AT 9PM SAT. JULY 30 JUBILENT FLUIDS ,AKESHORE"LVDs7ILLOUGHBY !TTHEINTERSECTIONOF,AKESHORE,OST.ATION2Ds www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 19 Celebrations of the Irish Aren’t Just For St. Patrick’s Day The 29th Annual Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival July 22-24 Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival seeks to preserve, memorialize and document Irish History and Traditions -- from the gentle stirrings of the harp, to the boom and pomp of the pipe bands; from the soft hush of our love songs, to the thunder of Celtic dancers and rock bands. Spurred by the vision of founder John O’Brien Sr., over 300 volunteers mobilize annually to breath life into the festival. We are blessed that the culture we celebrate boasts such a wealth of tradition, music, literature, and art -- all bound together by that rich sense of community which typifies the Irish. Though difficult to adequately encapsulate, following is a brief overview of the festival and its many attractions. Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival is a non-profit, annual civic event, benefiting local and national charities while highlighting the many aspects of our Irish culture. Attractions include: 24 performers on nine stages, a multitude of exhibits, and myriad kiosks representing some of the finest vendors in the United States. Our festival boasts a wonderful assortment of family activities, including the following: Children’s Area and petting zoo Byrne McCaffrey Workshops & Stage Celtic Rock Stage Two outdoor and seven indoor stages 24 Performers, Pipe Bands and Entertainers An Irish Coffee House Four award winning Irish plays each day Fresh exhibits each year ~ there is always something new and interesting to learn about Irish culture Over 50 Irish Vendors offering authentic Irish goods, foods and crafts An outdoor Mass on Sunday Native Irish Dog Show As a country, Ireland has produced some of the finest novelists, poets, playwrights and musicians in the world. Fortunately, a good number of her dislocated progeny landed in Cleveland. The result? -- some of the most highly acclaimed Irish American artists call Cleveland home. Taken as a whole, perhaps Cleveland’s greatest contribution to perpetuating Irish culture has been musical. From 20 The New Barleycorn, to Brigid’s Cross, from Tap The Bow, to The Northcoast Pipe Band and Turn the Corner. Like blues, traditional Irish music is a source of inspiration for many of today’s rock and country artists -- deeply indebted as these forms are to the melodic and sometimes raucous influence of Erin’s ballads and reels. Below is a partial list of performers slated to appear at the 2011 Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Slide, Ireland The High Kings The Mickey Finns Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul Scythian The Dublin City Ramblers Brigid’s Cross The Glengarry Bhoys The Screaming Orphans Girsa The Four Courts Seven Nations Tommy Fleming The New Barleycorn Dennis Doyle Cherish The Ladies Dermot Henry The Kreellers Guaranteed Irish Patrick O’Sullivan Michael Crawley The Kilroys Boston Comhaltas Stephens Green It all takes place at the Berea Fairgrounds 164 Eastland Rd Berea, General Admission Only $10 Children under 10 get in FREE Parking is FREE www.clevelandirish.org Leave Your Passports at Home and Experience Authentic Irish Culture at the 24th Annual Dublin Irish Festival The 24th Annual Dublin Irish Festival, August 5, 6 & 7, 2011 is a one-of-a-kind event that offers guests the unique opportunity to experience authentic Irish art, entertainment, and culture without the cost of traveling to Ireland. An amazing value, tickets are available for only $10 per ticket, or a weekend pass for $23. With seven stages, 65 acts and more than 535 performers, The Dublin Irish Festival provides guests of all musical tastes the opportunity to experience some of the biggest names in Irish music. Not to mention authentic Irish dancing, sports, cultural exhibits, and delicious Irish fare and beverages. If music is the universal language, the 2011 Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio, USA speaks to each and every guest in sweet or rocking rhythms to hear, feel and love. Festival organizers are serious about providing a weekend of all things Irish. This 29-acre music mecca is “Like Ireland, Except Smaller.” However, there is nothing small about the 2011 Dublin Irish Festival with its seven stages, 75 acts and 535 performances. The Dublin Irish Festival provides guests, of all musical tastes, the opportunity to experience some of the biggest names in Irish music during three exciting days on August 5, 6 and 7. Legendary performer Moya Brennan, a former member of Clannad, one of the biggest Celtic acts in history, will grace a Festival stage this year. Known as the “First Lady of Celtic Music,” Moya is a Grammy-nominated Irish folksinger, songwriter, harpist and philanthropist. Fiddle master Liz Carroll attends for her second time. Liz was recently honored as the first American to ever win “Composer of the Year” in Ireland’s Traditional Music Awards. What can be better than great solos? Try a great duo. Having appeared in previous Festivals as solo acts, Karan Casey and John Doyle both return but for the first time as a duo. The double talents joined to form the band Solas, whose 2010 release “Exiles Return” made a large splash in the Celtic music world. Appearing for the eighth time in 10 years, Gaelic Storm has firmly established itself as a Festival favorite. Catapulted onto the music scene after appearing in the blockbuster film Titanic, the group’s career shot off, gaining more fans and accolades each year. In addition to the above legendary artists, Teada, Dervish and Beoga, some of the top bands in Ireland, travel across the big pond this August to entertain Festival guests. A newer generation of Irish musicians will convince listeners that Irish music talent continues to grow. Goitse, a young group of students from the School of Traditional Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, joins the Festival on its first U.S. tour. For those hungering for a heavier flavor, the Killian’s Celtic Rock Stage features some of the best Celtic Rock bands around. The Young Dubliners, Scythian and Barleyjuice all return to this popular stage. Making its first appearance at the Festival, The Elders from Kansas City lists an impressive history of appearances at many festivals throughout the country. Their fans organized an intensive, multi-year, internet campaign to insure this band would be included this year. No Dublin Irish Festival is complete without bagpipes. This year’s featured band will be Cleveland’s North Coast Pipe Band, which www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 placed fourth in its category at the world championships in Glasgow in 2010. The Tansky Toyota Greenfields Sports Area plays host to bagpipe dexterity throughout the weekend. Individual Central Ohio bands perform on Saturday with a group performance of all eight bands slated for Sunday. The perfect spice for music served up by the Dublin Irish Festival is the fast-paced, quick-stepping flavor of Irish dance. This year’s featured touring dance act, StepCrew returns to the Festival to showcase the members’ unique combination of fancy footwork and fantastic fiddling. This group showcases some of the Celtic world’s most talented and well-respected musicians and dancers for an exhilarating performance. It’s one that should not be missed. Whether new to the Festival or long-time event veterans, guests will experience Irish culture around every corner, across more than 29 acres of green space. New and unique vendors join the event in the “Irish Arts Festival” that fills the Marketplace and Emerald Arts Isle. Celtic goods are available in every direction and include handcrafted art tiles and necklaces, wall art and stained-glass, to name a few. Back by popular demand is the Wendy’s Wee Folk Area featuring free activities and entertainment for kids! Bring your lads and lassies over to create Irish inspired crafts, attend an interactive dance lesson with award winning Irish dancers, or bounce the day away at the Pot ‘O Gold inflatable play land for $10. Save a little green and experience the Festival for FREE! Join us on Sunday, August 7 with your donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Dublin Food Pantry, and your ticket is on us. Come experience a celebration of faith by attending Sunday Services and support a great cause. Get Involved Strap on your running shoes and kick off the event at the annual Dublin Irish Festival and IGS Energy 5K on Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m. Held in historic Dublin, more than 1,200 runners are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the start of the Festival. Join the fun after the 5K for the annual Dub Crawl featuring great food, shopping and live music. The Dublin Irish Festival wouldn’t be possible without an amazing team of dedicated volunteers. From admission gates to bike parking, set up and tear down, volunteers are needed to roll out the “green” carpet every year for the guests. Dublinirishfestival.org There are more Irish Festivals in August and September so make sure to pick up each and every copy of the North Coast Voice for details. July 13 - 27, 2011 Art Auction at Waterloo 7 Gallery to Benefit for Pets for the Elderly Foundation How To Use Hooponopono To Revise, Heal, And Improve Your Life By Laurie Kristensen Today I ran across a quote that really struck me as a simple way to explain what we can do when we practice the Hawaiian self-healing art of spiritual growth and forgiveness called ho’oponopono. The quote goes like this... “It’s never too late -- in fiction or in life -- to revise.” Nancy Thayer You see, in Hawaiian, the word HO’OPONOPONO means to make right, to rectify an error. Rectifying errors is usually a large part of any revision process, whether in terms of writing fiction OR in terms of clearing our subconscious minds of beliefs and unconscious patterns of behavior that really do not serve us and, in fact, sabotage our efforts to succeed in all areas of our lives. Practicing hooponopono CLEARS or CLEANSES or ERASES our subconscious mind of its “errors” -- limiting beliefs that are based on unconscious memories, beliefs, and patterns and which prevent us from living a peaceful, happy, successful, abundant life. Those limiting beliefs and unconscious memories and patterns are formed as we have lived our lives and interacted with our family and others -- starting while in the womb, and even originating in past lives -- and they continuously build up upon themselves. That’s because, as explained by the universal Law of Attraction, “Whether wanted or unwanted, we attract more of whatever vibration we offer in every moment” (or, more simply, “like attracts like”). Therefore, we endlessly seem to gather more and more evidence that life JUST IS a certain way, and we may believe that we are powerless to change it. It may never even OCCUR to us that life could be drastically different and better! We may find ourselves experiencing the same “problems” over and over again, even while interacting with different people, or even whole communities of people like school mates, work associates, or other members of our church or spiritual group. We may attract the same kinds of dysfunctional relationships with lovers and close friends, or repeat the same destructive ways of dealing with our own children that we hated our parents for. But, if we can REVISE what makes us keep recreating the same experiences in different ways with different people over and over and over again, and get back to what some have termed the “zero frequency” where Divine guidance can clearly be heard, felt, or sensed, then we can free ourselves to enjoy lives that are much more joyous, peaceful, happy, and abundant. While ho’oponopono originated in ancient Hawaii, it has recently also been “revised” -updated and simplified -- by teachers who are well-known today like Joe Vitale (author of “Zero Limits”), Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, and Mabel Katz (author of “The Easiest Way”). Each has made it their mission to help us use hooponopono as a clearing tool with which we can improve our own lives along with the help of the Divine. Thanks to the technology of today like the Internet and digital information products, it’s easy to delve into more instruction on using ho’oponopono in our own lives in order to REVISE what’s not working for us now into a new state of consciousness that can empower us to create lives that we can love! Listen and learn at www.zerolimitshooponopono.com The Pets for the Elderly Foundation, a Cleveland-based charity, is pleased to partner with Waterloo 7 Gallery ( 35005 Chardon Road , Willoughby Hills , OH ) for a benefit art show and auction. The event will take place Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Waterloo Gallery, from 12:00 (noon) until 10:00 pm (auction drawing at 8:00 pm). The work of local artists, live music, and a “Chinese auction” of donated artwork will be featured. The Pets for the Elderly Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity that pays a portion of the adoption fee, when a senior citizen (persons age 60+) adopts a companion pet from one of our 52 participating shelters in 29 states. Greater Cleveland area participating shelters include the Animal Protective League of Cleveland, Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village, and the Northeast Ohio SPCA ( Parma ). For further information about the Pets for the Elderly Foundation and their work, or to make a donation, contact Susan Kurowski, Executive Director – 440-347-9710, skurowski@PetsForTheElderly.org. or visit the website at www.PetsForTheElderly.org. Waterloo 7 Gallery is owned by Jerry Schmidt and features the work of more than 35 local artists. For further information on the Gallery, or to make an art donation for the auction, contact Jerry at 239-293-9548 or 440-946-0333, or send email to sculptor1121@yahoo.com. ,or visit the website at www.schmidtsculpture.com . Waterloo 7 Gallery is located at 35005 Chardon Rd in Willoughby Hills , OH . ENCHANTED TREASURES 4934 West Ave Ashtabula, OH 44004 www.enchantedtreasures-shop.com 1890s home full of unique spiritual gifts and vintage treasures. Art inspired perfumes, jewerly, angels, fairies and crystals Guided Meditation - 1st Sat of every month 11:00am to 12:00pm tFREE & Walk ins Welcome Open Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9-5 100% Organic tea, herbs, incense, decorative gifts and candles One Block South off of Rt 20 in Ashtabula 2 rooms full of antiques and collectibles Check our website for show dates Reiki Classes - 2nd Sat. of every month 9:30 am - 12 pm t$10.00 Walk in Welcome July 13 - 27, 2011 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 21 By Luthier Patrick Podpadec Summer is in full swing now and everybody is playing music. Everyone I talk to lately is telling me about this concert or that concert or “I’m playing there next week” or “Are you coming to my gig tomorrow?” It just seems that “music is in the air”. I know that sounds cliché, but it’s true. This is the time of the year that I get two and three calls a day for some minor repairs. Many of them have to do with truss rod adjustments. You might have found that your guitar’s neck has suddenly seemed to have warped or bowed a little more than normal lately. This is not uncommon for this time of year. With the excessive humidity in the air the guitars tend to absorb more than its fair share of water into the wood. This will result in some minor swelling of the top which sometimes puts more pulling pressure on the neck and can tend to “bow” it more than usual. You might find that when you pull your guitar out of its case that the strings are tuned a little sharp. You would think that most of the time that strings under tension would loosen up or stretch which would make them go flat. I’m not completely sure about why they go sharp, but my guess is that the humidity swells the wood enough to actually pull the strings tighter. If this happens to your guitar, it’s by no means the end of the world. It’s very common and can easily be remedied by a truss rod adjustment. There is a long threaded rod that runs the length of the neck under the fingerboard that is there for this very reason. I believe it was the Gibson factory that started installing them in their guitars in the 20’s and early 30’s when more and more players were turning to steel strings so they could get more volume from their instruments. The steel strings obviously put more tension on the necks and Gibson designed the truss rod so that they would have a way to adjust the neck back to its normal playing condition after the neck would start to pull up or bow due to all of the added tension. It is a very ingenious idea and has served the guitar industry well for many years. There is a truss rod in virtually every guitar made today. Except for classical and flamenco guitars (which don’t have the added tension from their nylon strings). Even the very inexpensive instruments come with truss rods installed in them. There are a few different styles of truss rods that could be installed in your guitar. There is a single rod with a nut on one end and a fixed end (this means that the opposite end is somehow “fixed” or stabilized from moving when the nut is turned on the other end. 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Custom Designs Guitars Basses Acoustic Electric Mandolins Double Necks Harp Guitars Major Repairs “The Dreamcaster” Restorations Custom built Refinishing for Brian Henke Refretting Intonation Adjustments Acoustic Pickup Installs SUMMER SPECIAL $ 00 10 OFF ANY REPAIR With mention of this ad. Patrick Podpadec Luthier 440.474-2141 ppodpadec@roadrunner.com naturally start to bow which will bring the neck back to being straight again. There is also double rods and rods that can be adjusted from either end (which are rare) and rods that can be adjusted to take a bow out (clockwise) or put one in by turning it counter clockwise. Although this feature is rarely used it can come in handy at times. I install the double action truss rods in all of my guitars. Not that I have ever had a neck of my guitars develop what would be known as a “upbow”, but I feel that it would be a lot easier to repair the problem (if it were to ever occur) with a truss rod of this type rather than having to refret or possibly replace the warped neck. Some caution should be taken when adjusting the truss rod. Most articles that are written about neck adjustments refer the readers to seek out a professional luthier. It is very easy to get yourself into trouble or to “over do it”. The last thing you want to do is to break the truss rod. I like to take the tension off of the neck (by loosening the strings and then back the rod off (counter clockwise) until there is no tension at all. You can feel this because the nut will be loose on the threaded rod. I then start turning the nut clockwise until I feel that there is some tension on the rod. I only turn the nut about an eighth of a turn and then check my progress of the neck. If you lay a straight edge on top of the frets you can see the neck starting to “flatten out”. You should constantly be checking the neck with each small turn of the nut. You will also start to notice that the tighter you go the harder it will be to turn the nut. This is where it can get tricky. Usually most factory setups allow a small amount of “relief” in the neck. This is a small amount of space or curvature if you will that is left in the fingerboard (anywhere from .005 to .015 thousands) between the 5th and 9th or 10th fret. This relief is for the movement of the string as it is being plucked. I would then tune the guitar up to to A440 and then recheck the neck. More than likely the bow has gotten larger than it was without tension on it. Laying a straight edge on the frets you can continue (very carefully!) turning the nut and checking the straightness of the fingerboard. If you have never attempted this procedure it may be advantageous for you to ask a professional to give you a hand. Some may help or teach you and some may not. I personally do not have a problem with people trying to do some of their own minor repairs. It gives me more time to concentrate on the harder procedures that most people can’t and won’t try for themselves. So if you are feeling “Lucky” try to do it yourself and if not, call me at 440-474 -2141 Have a good summer and maybe we will see you at the next musical event! Thanks Again! Patrick from Wood-n-Strings/ Liam Guitars www.wood-n-strings.net www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 July 13 - 27, 2011 AROUND TOWN Don’t miss the 31st Annual Painesville Party in the Park JULY 15, 16, 17 Ohio’s largest FREE music festival. Featuring over 40 musical acts on the 3 stages, featuring up&-coming local acts, award winning Cleveland musicians and national touring acts from all reaches of the US including California, New York, New Orleans and more. The Party in the Park strives to provide a very unique musical experience by bringing together musical acts of many different genres including Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Indie, Folk, Rock-a-Billy, Country, Classic Rock, Jam Bands, Latin, Soul, Bluegrass and more! With a new band going on stage almost every hour from noon till midnight there is something for everyone to enjoy at the PPITP so come on out and join the Party! www.parkpartyinfo. com The Mustard Seed Market & Café is celebrating 30 years and Blueberries! Saturday, July 16th from noon to 4 pm. Enjoy Free samples and Live Blues Music at the annual BluesBerryFest ! Food and Fun for the whole family! The owners of Mustard Seed love blueberries so much they are now the owners of Blueberry Hill Family Farms in Glenmont, Ohio. The celebration is going on at both Mustard Seed locations 3885 W. Market St. Akron and 6025 Kruse Dr. Solon. Find more info at mustardseedmarket.com and blueberryhillfamilyfarms.com July 15-31 “Chicago” at Rabbit Run Theater, 5648 West Chapel Road, Madison. Winner of six Tony Awards, Chicago, is set in the roaring 20’s is a dazzling, fast-paced satire. Chicago chorine Roxie Hart is convicted of murdering a lover and sent to death row. She and fellow “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, only to join forces in search of the American dream of fame, fortune and acquittal. 8pm curtain Charge $19 adult; $17 seniors/students www. rabbitrunonline.org 440-428-7092 LOOKING FOR A You don’t have to leave your dogs kennelled or alone while you’re away, they can stay with me! s3AFEFENCEDINYARD s,OTSOFPLAYTIMEEXERCISE s(OMEENVIRONMENT s3LEEPSINTHEHOUSE s/BEDIENCETRAININGAVAILABLE s$AYCAMPVACATIONWEEKENDS s2EASONABLERATES Call Linde at 440-951-2468 PUPPIES & SENIORS WELCOME! PUPPY RAISER, Leader Dogs for the Blind July 13 - 27, 2011 Vintage Ohio Wine Festival August 5-6 (1pm-10pm) The most acclaimed summer wine and food festival between the Appalachians and Rockies will be celebrating its 17th anniversary. Annually, over 30,000 wine and food lovers travel to the beautiful grounds of the Lake Metroparks Farmpark 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, in Kirtland, Ohio to taste exceptional regional wines, learn a little, sample an incredible range of fine cuisine and enjoy the area’s best musical talent. Vintage Ohio is noted for presenting some of the finest regional entertainment. Two stages will feature jazz, reggae, oldies and light rock from the time the gates open through the last hour. Friday night features a spectacular fireworks display. Vintage Ohio restaurants offer truly fine cuisine. Loretta Paganini’s School for Cooking is recognized as one of the best in the Midwest. Charge $25 at gate; $22 advance 1-800-2276972 www.ohiowines.org LifeBanc -LA;H;H> Organ and Tissue Donation in Support of Life 2CMMO? "IH;NCIH 1;P?M*CP?M Through improved surgical techniques and drug therapies, more lives are being saved. These improvements have caused the waiting list to grow at a rapid pace. However, the number of organ donors has not kept up with the increased need. People on the waiting list are not waiting for a cure to be discovered; they are waiting for a gift of a lifetime. What can you do? You can help by joining The Ohio Donor Registry. !;FF *'$# 2IFF@L??*'$# QQQ*C@? ;H==IG 2011 Lakefront Summer Concert Series Geneva Township Park rGeneva-on-the-Lake Blending The Traditional Ways With The Modern! FREE Concerts Every Tuesday at 7pm We Are Not Your Normal Coffee & Tea Shop or Health Store. July 19: The Magic Buttons Button Box Style Polka, Waltzes, and More. July 26: Madison Band Big Band sounds. August 02: Blue Grass Concert. August 09: Erie Heights Brass Ensemble Times Past Concerts in the Park Music. August 16: Cadillac Lilly the Little Big Band Swing, Jazz, and Blues. August 23: Allison Lehr Gospel Music. August 30: Geneva Community Choir. Featuring Hot & Iced Blended Coffees and Chai Smoothies, Loose Teas such as White, Rooibos, Guarana, Ginsing & Yerba Mate, Chia Seeds for Hydration, Weight Loss & Controlling Sugar Levels. WE HAVE Chia Seeds AS SEEN ON OPRAH! 6432 North Ridge Rd. (Rt.20) • Madison (440) 428-0575 or 866-428-0575 www.naturalremi-teas.com (Donations accepted by passing of donation can) Sponsored by the Geneva on the Lake Visitors Bureau www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 23 Rootsmusicreport.com maintains a versatile presence on the web and is a great place to view indie and some mainstream artist CD Reviews, airplay charts, and DJ Profiles for those that support and play independent music from around the country, many of which stream live. Airplay charts for the Top 50 in most genres of music are posted weekly. As an introduction to the site we decided to print one of their CD reviews below. The Grascals and Friends: Country Classics with a Bluegrass Spin The Nashville-based Grascals are clearly a sturdy, durable group with a clear vision and cohesive business plan. When the band formed in 2004, their commercial and award-winning approach to music was probably initially conceived and developed as a result of band members’ many years of prior experience with the likes of country music stars Reba McIntyre, Garth Brooks, Steve Wariner, Osborne Brothers, Dolly Parton, Ricky Van Shelton and others. So ever since the Grascals released their 2004 grassified rendition of “Viva Las Vegas” with Dolly also singing, there was no doubt that they would turn heads in both the country and bluegrass communities. IBMA awards for “Entertainer of the Year” in 2006 and 2007 Just prior to this release specifically for sale at Cracker Barrel country store outlets, The Grascals had a 2010 hit with their cover of The Monkees’ “Last Train to Clarksville” (on their Rounder Records release, “The Famous Lefty Flynn’s”). Many country classics adapt well to the bluegrass genre, and these are all strong wellarranged selections that allow The Grascals’ instruments like the banjo, fiddle and mandolin to mix in nicely with those of the supporting country musicians – Steve Turner (drums), Kent Wells (electric and acoustic guitars), Hargus “Pig” Robbins (piano), Steve Hinson (steel guitar), and Bessel Hundo (accordion). For example, listen closely to Jeremy Abshire’s barn-burning fiddle break alongside the electric guitars on “White Lightning.” Most of the songs also feature guest vocalists. “Tiger by the Tail” with Brad Paisley opens the CD, and the song set of old favorites also showcase Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley, Joe Nichols, Charlie Daniels, Tom T. Hall, Oak Ridge 24 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 Boys, Darryl Worley and others. At track four, “I Am Strong” (co-penned by The Grascals’ Jamie Johnson) was inspired by his visit to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tn. The album’s closing reprisal of this song features all of the guest vocalists, as well as Terri Clark, Randy Owen, Steven Seagal, and Ansley McLaurin too. Ms. McLaurin is a young lady from Hendersonville, Tn. who is currently fighting cancer. Her voice is one of courage, hope and optimism.. If anyone wants a lesson in rock and roll mandolin, tune in Danny Roberts’ break in “All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight.” He and Grascals bassist Terry Smith penned the one instrumental on the project, “Cracker Barrel Swing,” obviously a tribute to stores which are donating a percentage of the proceeds from this CD to St. Jude Hospital. They and the band are commended for their efforts to this worthy cause. When a band does covers of classics, there’s always a tendency to compare them with the original versions. Resist that urge, and enjoy this album for what it is – an entertaining, likeable, commercial success. While the arrangements aren’t particularly revelatory, they are certainly very pleasing. Bluegrass instrumentation has been heard before in classic country offerings, but The Grascals always do an expert, masterful job with the fusion. That’s their forte and their niche. I can’t say that they have any new “hits” here, but they’ll garner considerable airplay for our listening pleasure. All the guests are a delightful complement to the core band. “Country Classics with a Bluegrass Spin” is a solid album with some powerfully enduring songs. Reviewed By: Joe Ross July 13 - 27, 2011 LOST SHEEP BAND NO EVENT TOO BIG OR SMALL! Celebrating our 5th Season with 1st Season Prices! at Bilicic’s Busy Mart Call us or Stop in for all your Special Event & Party Needs! Tents Tables Chairs Keg Coolers Authorized Dealer Hand Crafted Wax Chips, Shaped Like Leaves and Flowers !VAILABLEINA7IDE6ARIETYOF&RAGRANCESAND!SSORTED"URNERS /NEOUNCE"OX#OVERSSQFTFOR(OURSINTHE "URNEROR9EARSINA$ISH&OR$IRECT$ROP3HIPMENTS ,OGONTOWWW"ILICICS3CENTCHIPS$IRECTCOM 2T)s(ARPERSFIELD Phone: 440.466.9111 Fax: 440.466.7222 /PEN-ON3ATAMPMs3UNAMPM :((.(1'6/< 5 $ ( ( 0 2 & 1 62<28&$ *(7,1 Fri. July 15 Winery at Spring Hill 7:30 – 10:30pm Sat. 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And over the years I’ve given Ms. Roberts an extra helping of derision. Well let me be the first to say that LARRY CROWNE stinks. Furthermore it wouldn’t have been any better had Meryl Streep played the female lead. Now Tom Hanks is another of those actors who seems to get more love than he deserves. For instance Moe Howard’s Colonel Beauregard had a more authentic southern accent than Hanks’ FORREST GUMP, but I digress. He does seem to have a certain Jimmy Stewart charisma and he does have a good eye for a script. But, LARRY CROWN still stinks. So as I look to assign blame maybe I should attack the director. Hmmm. Looks like Hanks. Well who produced this mess? Uh huh. Hanks again. Gee whiz who was the hack screenwriter he hired? You guessed it. Hanks. This thing starts out on shaky ground if for no other reason than its target audience which appears to be fifty somethings. Hanks is recently divorced Larry Crowne a damn fine employee of a Wal Mart type of store. The incredibly callous management team bounces poor old Larry out of his job and into the ranks of the near homeless. Meanwhile Mercedes (Roberts) hates her teaching job almost as much as she hates her A hole of a husband. Trying to bolster his academic credentials, Crowne winds up in her insipid public speaking course and along the way and over under and through a slew of completely ridiculous situations the two, well you can guess. Just one of those silly situations is that Larry befriends a possibly Hispanic bike club who all ride crappy little motor scooters similar to his. Uh yeah I’ll buy that. Not one of the characters; not Crowne, Mercedes, her porn loving deadbeat hubby, the cute little leader of the pack chick, nor even the neighbor with the eternal yard sale has a speck of believability. That’s OK because neither do any of the jokes or even the mish mash of a plot itself. So friends, this bomb lies at the feet of the usually competent Tom Hanks. Possibly he was in the throes of a Kevin Costner “I rule” trance. At least I can’t blame Julia Roberts. Tracy and Hepburn couldn’t have saved this one. Horrible Bosses Warner Brothers Not yet rated as of deadline, I’m assuming R what with the plethora of F bombs 100 Min. I hate this. Two stinky comedies in one issue. Usually one might have surprised me. This one did, but only because it was worse than I expected. See I figured it’d be a clever murder mystery plot gone wrong with justice for all in the end. Remember OFFICE SPACE? So why did I expect good things from this one? Well geez, look at the palette of stars here! Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Donald Sutherland, Colin Farrell, these are top shelf www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 actors right? So how do all these respected actors sign on to such a turd? Beats me, maybe the rent’s due. Actually the idea inst’ really a bad one but the trip from opening to climax isn’t very exciting or fumy. You need a little of both for a good comedy thriller and you get, well neither. As it happens in a lot of bad comedies someone has filled up the spaces that jokes should inhabit with as many sex references and F bombs as possible. Easier than writing actual comedy I suppose. Another gripe is that if you saw the trailer, you’ve heard just about all of the jokes. We all know that three guys have complete jerks for bosses and plot to bump them off. Right off the bat there’s a problem. While Nick and Kurt’s bosses are truly evil scumbags Dale’s boss is Jennifer Aniston whose sole transgression has been trying to force him to sleep with her. I guess most of us guys aren’t seeing the downside of hitting the sack with July 13 - 27, 2011 Jennifer Aniston. Yes I know; oink oink. Anyway with no real idea how to knock someone off the three lads visit a seedy bar to procure the services of a hired killer. They settle on the consulting service of one Mother Fu#### Jones (Jamie Fox) who helps them with the plan. He should have stressed “don’t try this at home” as the whole thing goes awry and everyone winds up in not too funny peril. Bedsides the shortage of real laughs Dale (Charlie Day) spends nearly every minute of his generous screen time screeching at everyone else. It gets annoying really quickly as does most everything else in this flick. Somebody has blown a shot at a really funny movie but let the shortcuts sink the whole thing. I wonder if Tom Hanks helped under a pseudonym. WSS Email: westsidesteve@aol.com gets a signal and a digital converter so I can watch reruns of Robin Hood, Peter Gunn and the Rifleman. So if any of you have any favorites from the real theaters so far this season, email me some thoughts at Westsidesteve@aol. com and I’ll put them in a piece for next issue. Praise and abject derision are also welcome! This issue’s internet pick is Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 war picture FULL METAL JACKET. Personally I think this one got overlooked in the wake of films including APOCALYPSE NOW, and THE DEER HUNTER, but for my money this one’s the best of the genre. Complete with Kubrick trademark camera shots FMJ brilliantly bares the emotional trauma of war as “Private Pyle” (Vincent D’Onofrio) loses his sanity under the pressure of war and the military. As moving as any war film ever made. WSS Net Pick: Full Metal Jacket Hi Gang, Next issue I’ll be stuck on the island without access to cable or movie theaters. Yep, naught but the Droid which barely July 13 - 27, 2011 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 27 JUST FOR Moon Jokes In commemoration of the first Moon Walk (not dance) on July 20th 1969, we thought we would enlighten the lunarcy with some humor on Earth’s favorite satellite...and please, no “mooning” at these jokes. Two blondes in California were sitting on a bench talking ... and one blonde says to the other, “Which do you think is farther away ... Florida or the moon?” The other blonde turns and says “Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida ...?” ---------------------------------------------------------Q. Did you hear about the great new restaurant on the moon? A. The food is excellent, but there’s no atmosphere. -----------------------------------------------------------Q. What holds the moon up? A. Moonbeams. -------------------------------------------------------Q. How do you know when the moon is going broke? A. When it’s down to its last quarter. -----------------------------------------------------------Did you hear NASA wanted to study the effects of the moon on an aging individual, so they decided to resend Armstrong. Unfortunately, they canceled this because they were afraid the first words from 28 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 LAUGHS the moon in 30 years would be: “Houston? I have fallen, and I can’t get up.” ----------------------------------------------Q: How many aerospace engineers does it take to change a light bulb on the moon? A: None. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, you know. -----------------------------------------------Q. What do you call a clock on the moon? A. A lunartick. -----------------------------------------------------------A teacher asks their students “Which is more useful, the Sun or the Moon?” After a moment of silence a ten-year old student puts his hand up and answers, “I think it’s the Moon because the moon shines at night when you want the light, whereas the Sun shines during the day when you don’t need it.” -----------------------------------------------------------Q. How does a man on a moon get his haircut? A. Eclipse it. Q. Did you hear about the bones they found on the moon? A. It seems like the cow did not make it. (hey diddle diddle . . .) 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Even though some of you, my lovely readers, would argue that I am always in a state of Confuzzlement, I assure you that I am not… going to argue with that! There are many things in this world that both confuse and puzzle me; it is true, so having a word to describe it now is kind of cool, but this movie has left me Confuzzletaminated resulting in my Confuzzability being greatly amplified which means I will be able to confuse and puzzle you even more than before… lucky you! Confuzzled – means to be confused and puzzled at the same time. This I learned from a clay animation movie that I thought I’d watch for a laugh called “Mary and Max”. I found it in the NetFlix comedy section so I figured what the heck I’ll watch it as I needed something to cheer me up to get out of the schlump I’ve been in. I mean clay animation movies are usually witty, funny and make you laugh… right? ~ Rick Ray 30 Here’s some things that confuzzled me for years; Why... for god’s sake why is it called toe ‘jam’? Why is bellybutton fuzz always blue? What would happen if horses had thumbs? … NOT NECESSARILY! What disease did cured ham actually have? This one wasn’t one of those… oh no I picked probably the only clay animation movie ever produced that was sad and full of misery, gloom, death, and loneliness! Now I’M confuzzled! Not at the story but I’m confuzzled as to why I sat for an hour and a half watching it! Now I’m stuck trying to find a way to ‘De-Confuzzle’ myself so I can get in the mood to write! We all watch movies to leave our reality behind by vicariously becoming part of the story for the hour or so of the movie. Not to experience REAL life! Sheesh! Well at least it wasn’t a total waste of time; I did learn another useful word, ‘SNIRT’! SNIRT is when you sneeze and snot unnoticeably lands on the toe of your shoe and then mixes with dirt as you walk around! Why can’t you sneeze under water? Don’t be fooled by the surface of SNIRT though, just because it looks like a solid clump of mud it really is still all gooey and slimy www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 What’s the speed of dark? Is it still called a hearing when a deaf person goes to court? Why do psychics have to ask you for your name? Why doesn’t ground coffee taste like mud? If a woman walks into a bar does her dyslexic husband walk into a bra? I think this movie has left some SNIRT on my brain! No really! ~ Snarp www.foggyblogg.com July 13 - 27, 2011 July 13 - 27, 2011 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 31 Pet Day· Saturday, July 23rd Judging at 4:30 pm. Categories include: cutest pet; ugliest pet; most unique pet; best attired pet; most wine-ish pet, and best pet trick. Gift certificates and trophies will be awarded to the winners. All animals must be leashed or caged. You are responsible for your pet's actions. 7743 Doty Rd. Madison, OH 44057 www.debonne.com Hours Monday & Tuesday Noon-6 p.m. Wednesday & Friday Noon-11 p.m. Thursday & Saturday Noon-8 p.m. Sunday 1-6 p.m. LIVE MUSIC FEATURING: Wed., July 13 - Larry Smith Fri., July 15 -Four Kings/Queen Sat., July 16 - Whooz Playin Sun., July 17 - Cora & Cami Wed., July 20 - Tom Todd Model Airplanes · Sat., July 30th Fri., July 22 -Cats On Holiday Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the winery, sipping wine Sat., July 23 - Facemyer Band and watching those M.A.R.C.'s Model Airplane Club Sun., July 24 - Little Noise flying aces buzz the vineyards with their unique model Wed., July 27 - Dennis Ford airplanes. 1-5 p.m. This event is free. Fri., July 29 - Cold Shot Sat., July 30-Andy’s Last Band Winery opens at 1 p.m. Concert: 2-6 p.m., featuring Sun., July 31 - JAZZ FEST THE JOSHUA GROUP. Free Admission THE JOSHUA GROUP JazzFest · Sunday, July 31st Enjoy delicious appetizers and a selection of sandwiches all afternoon provided by The Grill. 100% of a $4 parking donation will go to help our neighbor the Greater Western Reserve Boy Scouts of America. Entertainment plays on Wednesday & Friday 7-11 p.m.; Saturday 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30-5:30 p.m. SERVING A VARIETY OF APPETIZERS, GRILLED SANDWICHES, AND DELICIOUS ENTRÉES. OPEN: MONDAY & TUESDAY NOON-6 P.M.; WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY NOON-8 P.M.; FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOON-11 P.M.; SUNDAY 1-8 P.M. FOR INFO. CALL 440-298-9838 or grandrivercellars.com JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY. en Now op ek. we 7 da y s a Friday, July 15th The Castaways Saturday, July 16th The Four Kings Sunday, July 17th Stan Miller ( Jazz) 5750 S. MADISON RD. (RT. 528) • MADISON, OH • 44057 Winey-Margarita Party Friday, July 29th · 7 p.m. Come out for an evening of wine margaritas and Latin jazz music by Justo Saborit Reservations are not required but they are recommended. 32 www.northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 Friday, July 22rd Light of Day Sat., July 23rd Andy’s Last Band Sunday, July 24th Ed Michaels Jazz Friday, July 29th Justo Saborit Saturday, July 30th Miles Beyond Sunday, July 31st Larry Smith Jazz Friday & Saturday from 7:30-10:30 p.m. & Sunday from 4-7. July 13 - 27, 2011