Heading down Larchmere on Saturday, drivers couldn’t help but slow down as they tried to figure out what the hell brought 50 or so people to someone’s yard. The reason - the 3rd Annual Larchmere Porchfest. According to the people from the neighborhood, they had heard about a community in Boston that was doing a ‘porchfest’ and thought it was a cool idea. One thing was for sure, it was definitely a good way to get young blood to check out the tight knit community. And really, it was an amazing thing to see. Visitors could stop by the visitor’s booth and get a schedule of the ...
ofHuman is a band that you shouldn’t overlook. They’ve been garnering respect in the Columbus area since the beginning of 2010 and these guys definitely know their craft. They’ve got a sound somewhat reminiscent of Dashboard Confessional or Hoobastank. It’s that rock sound that toes the border between rock and pop, and it does it very well. Their new EP, Ever Present, is amazing. These guys have pure talent and when that was paired with producer Jim Wirt, who has worked with the likes of Jack’s Mannequin, Hoobastank and Incubus, a great record was born. ofHuman’s guitarists h...
If you’re free on Saturday and feel the need to see some absolute blues legends, then why not take the trip down to Youngstown for the Blues Fest. The City of Youngstown and Tangled Up in Blues, a blues radio show down in the area, worked together to bring two blues legends to the show, Robert Cray and Buddy Guy. Robert Cray is a blues guitarist and singer and five-time Grammy Award winner. He’s toured with Eric Clapton time and time again. And he’s a Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Cray is definitely a legend worthy of headlining the Blues Fest. Joining him on stage is Buddy Guy, ano...
Do you remember when you were in kindergarten music class, your teacher would hand you an instrument and tell you to go at it? It was the best part of class, getting to play the drums without knowing a single thing. When you got older people told you to stop playing when you had no idea what the difference between a C chord and a B chord was. But not when you’re at a Peelander Z concert. This band takes audience participation to another level. Instead of repeating a few words after them, they have you limbo. Instead of clapping your hands, they give you a steel bowl and a drumstick. Inste...
Have you ever sat down and wondered what it would be like to be a Viking, leading your hordes to new lands to conquer? No? I’m the only one? Oh… well, ahem. Anyways, Amon Amarth makes me feel like I’m finally achieving my life’s goal. Play their album Surtur Rising once through and it’s got the perfect recipe for metal – heavy guitars, killer drums and one of the best growls ever. The sound alone sets you into this fantasy world of pillaging and danger. But then you listen to the lyrics (or in my case, look them up on the internet) and it’s a totally different experience. T...
Saturday was the 22nd Annual Cruise-On-In and Dance Party in Massillon and after the day was spent checking out some of the best cars since the 1930s many people found themselves wandering over to Thirteenth Floor. “Why Thirteenth Floor?” you ask. Because that’s where Thrash! Skateboard Deck was happening. Kickass boards designed by all sorts of people were on display inside Thirteenth Floor. While on the street in front of the store, the sounds of astounding bands filled the air and beer poured throughout the night. The boards that were on display were as different as night and...
Sleaze rockers Faster Pussycat made their way to Ripper Owens Tap House this weekend, playing in one of the most intimate settings their longtime fans can remember. And the band didn’t hold back. Jersey-based three-piece Cascadence opened, tempering pop-catchy tunes with ear-bleeding vocals. “We’re kinda poppy, but before it gets too poppy, Johnny Oak rips it!” said Bryan Vitalo, who plays bass and sings. Oak ripped it hard enough to impress even the fans who’d come to see Faster Pussycat, who were excited to get autographs from the boys from Jersey, too. After Cascadence, the...
