http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home The Arts, News and Entertainment Monthly Magazine of Akron, Canton & Cleveland Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:27:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/07/craft-beer-101/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/07/craft-beer-101/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:27:17 +0000 Aaron Fowler, Films Editor for Buzzbin Magazine http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30807 So you have been drinking generic domestic offerings all this time and really want to know what all the fuss is about with this whole craft beer thing. It must be a a fad you think to yourself, but the thought of exploring it still strikes a chord of intrigue in your mind. Lucky for you, Buzzbin is here to help you out a bit. Here is our guide to what you need to know if you plan on taking the plunge to drink some beer with flavor and actual taste. Facebook Is Your Friend Start to follow breweries, bars and bottle stores online. This will keep you up to date on new beers that will be tapping around your area and will also let you know what new brews may be hitting the shelves of your nearby bottle shop. Beer drinkers will also be able to learn about upcoming events such as tap takeovers, beer tastings and festivals in the area via social networking sites. Facebook is a perfect way for craft beer companies and places to establish a fanbase so take advantage of this mutual connection. Visit Your Local Breweries Explore the local guys to see what they have to offer. Ohio is known for having a strong presence in the craft beer world — Cleveland has even made a few Best Of lists in recent months — so take note and get out there to visit them all. Among the highlights are Great Lakes Brewing Company, Hoppin’ Frog, Thirsty Dog, Market Garden Brewery and Fat Head’s. You will also be surprised how many big name East Coast microbreweries — like Three Floyds in Indiana, Bell’s Brewery in Michigan and Troegs in Pennsylvania, just to name a few — that are within a few hours radius from Northeast Ohio. Fill a tank of gas and get out on the road. Try Beer Flights So you are not sure what you really like yet, may not want to blow your whole paycheck on beer or simply just want to get the best bang for your buck. Look no further than ordering a flight of beer when you’re out at craft beer bars. Flights are usually four to five taster glasses (usually about four-ounces) worth of beer that helps you tastes multiple beers at the same time. This way you can sample more brews all in one visit instead of wasting five bucks on a full glass of a beer you may or may not enjoy. Breweries always offer flights for guests to order. So next time you hit a local brewery or brewpub, order one up. Shameless self promotion: Buzzbin Shop in downtown Canton has Flight Night every Wednesday! Don’t Be Scared To Explore If until this time you have been drinking nothing but watered-down macrobrewed lagers, then tasting anything with strong, rich flavors may seem a little oft to your taste buds, at least at first drink. I must admit when I first started drinking craft beer many moons ago the thought of a heavy and complex stout was just not my thing. But man did that change overtime. While I would definitely call myself a hophead — someone who loves hoppy and bitter beers — I am also an admirer of well-defined stouts. So what I am trying to say is open your eyes and your taste buds to beers that may at first be outside your comfort zone. Trust me, you will thank me later. Discover Your Style As mentioned above, I am definitely a India pale ale and stout guy, but also enjoy just about any style. My best recommendation is to give every style of beer a try at least once. There are a ridiculous amount of styles out there but here is a brief breakdown of the more popular ones. Pale ales and India pale ales contain more hops than malts often bringing forth a more bitter taste and aromas of tropical fruits. Stouts and porters lean more on the darker side and some of the best ones are heavy on cocoa nibs, giving off coffee and chocolate like flavors. Saisons, wild ales and sours offer beer drinkers something a bit more funky and complex thanks to the use of brettanomyces and other yeasts. Finally if you just don’t want to sway away from your norm too much, lagers and pilsners are easy to take for those looking to make baby steps.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/07/craft-beer-101/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/07/beer-of-the-month-founders-breakfast-stouts/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/07/beer-of-the-month-founders-breakfast-stouts/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:18:00 +0000 Shawn Brogan, Beer Connoisseur http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30803 Well folks, thankfully we are still alive and drinking. Christmas was wonderful, and New Year’s Eve was a blast, but quite frankly this has been the worst apocalypse ever. However, since things did not go the way the Mayan’s planned I can continue to drink good beer. I am starting off 2013 by drowning my sorrows with Founders Breakfast Stout. The first time I tried this beer was on draft at the Auricle in Canton. Also, during my first visit there I was surprised by their craft brew selection on tap. It was a small cup with a hefty price tag, but filled with divine elixir. I suggest drinking this beer at room temperature to experience the full flavor it has to offer. Pours out very dark brown with tan lacing and minimal head. First smell is a delicious mix of coffee and dark chocolate. The coffee is definitely assertive and stands out as the dominant scent, but the chocolate complements it perfectly. The two most common issues I have with coffee beer is either not enough coffee or not enough other components to back up the coffee. Not the case here. Tastes like a meal of espresso beans dipped in dark chocolate. Truly phenomenal. You get that in-your-face coffee flavor, but it’s backed up by rich dark chocolate and a hint of caramel. There is a nice smooth bitterness (likely from the coffee and chocolate, it’s not quite the same as hop bitterness) that works perfectly with the beer’s flavors. No alcohol heat, medium to full and very nice silkiness. Truly a world-class example of a coffee stout. It has an addictive quality that makes it almost impossible to put down once you start drinking it. My brother and I continued to drink this wonderful elixir until the keg blew later that evening. This stout is big, apocalyptic big, and if you are any fan of coffee stouts then I highly suggest you try Founders before the next time the world is going to end.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/07/beer-of-the-month-founders-breakfast-stouts/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/revolution-brewing-chicago-brings-more-badass-beers-to-n-e-ohio/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/revolution-brewing-chicago-brings-more-badass-beers-to-n-e-ohio/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:02:07 +0000 Aaron Fowler, Films Editor for Buzzbin Magazine http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30799 Yet another terrific brewery has made its way to the Northeast Ohio shelves. Chicago’s Revolution Brewing opened just three short years ago but has been on a steady incline ever since. So sit back, relax and crack open a beer as you learn more about Revolution Brewing. In the summer of 1995, homebrewer Josh Deth landed a job cleaning kegs at the now-defunct Golden Prairie Brewing. As a beginner, Josh dutifully cleaned kegs and scrubbed tanks containing such intriguing beers as Maple Stout, Honey Ginger and Buckwheat Ale. Years later he moved over to the famed Goose Island as a cellarman and brew pub brewer. It was around this time when he first made plans to branch out on his own. However, after the first few tries at opening a brewery didn’t pan out, Deth opened Handlebar, a vegetarian and vegan comfort food restaurant specializing in beer and bicycling advocacy. While running his first bar, he also worked as Executive Director of Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, where he promoted local businesses. Working at the Chamber, he found an old building on Milwaukee Avenue with a nice tin ceiling. With a location, Deth figured he would give the brewery idea one last shot. Revolution Brewing opened up in February 2010 after three years of raising funds, dealing with the zoning department and construction. A year later, they added a second floor Brewers’ Lounge, and in 2012, the company opened a new production brewery and tap room. Here are a handful of the brews currently filling the racks at most of Ohio’s finer craft beer establishments: Six-pack cans Anti-Hero IPA This 6.5 percent India Pale Ale is a blend of four hop varieties that creates an irresistible bitterness and a burst of floral and citrus aromas. This brew can be savored year round and is currently a member of Winking Lizard’s 100 plus beer list. Anti-Hero can also be found down at the Buzzbin Shop. So what are you waiting for? Come down and try one on for size. Eugene Porter A robust porter full of chocolate malt and creamy goodness. Named after Eugene V. Debs, an American union leader and activist who led the Pullman Railroad strike in 1894, Eugene porter is made from Belgian specialty malts, which creates enticing caramel flavors and dark, rich chocolate notes. As with Anti- Hero, this porter is canned and available in six-packs for a very reasonable price. Botom Up Wit The brewery’s other year-round can beer is a Belgian-style white ale brewed with organic pilsner and wheat malts from Canada. Freshly ground coriander and Curacao orange peel bring out an array of orange and citrus aromas, making for a very smooth brew to down especially in the hot days of summer. 22oz oferings: Rise English roasted barley and dark chocolate mold this medium-bodied stout chock-full of rich and complex notes of dark roasted coffee and chocolate. Combining traditional stout staples with an arsenal of both Amarillo and Chinook hops, this beer brings out the citrus and piney flavors of an India Pale Ale. Think Black IPA and you will be on the right track with this hopped-up American stout, which took home a Gold Medal at the World Beer Cup last year. Double Fist Clocking in at 8 percent, this double pale ale (yeah, we said that right – a double pale ale) was originally brewed as the 100th beer at Revolution’s brewpub. The hoppy imperial pale ale kicks you straight in the face with a full force of hop presence. Revolution takes the dry-hopping tactic with this beer and successfully brings forth resiny, citrus flavors worthy of praise. Coup D’Etat The Chicago Brewery even takes a stab at a French-style saison with this naturally fermented brew. The saison style originated in southern Belgium during the 19th century. Saisons, which means ‘season’ in French, were typically brewed during winter months, then stored until summer months to fully enjoy. Revolution’s result embodies more citrus hop characters than your traditional saison and should be indulged by those looking for something a tad bit different from the norm.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/revolution-brewing-chicago-brings-more-badass-beers-to-n-e-ohio/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/best-of-the-worst-bringing-you-the-finest-in-awful-album-covers/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/best-of-the-worst-bringing-you-the-finest-in-awful-album-covers/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:50:10 +0000 Bishop St Clair http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30795 There are a lot of terrible album covers out there. Surprisingly, it was hard to narrow it down to just a few. That being said, there’s certainly a clear winner here, thanks to the late great Ethel Merman. In 1979, at the age of 71, American screen and Broadway legend Ethel Merman decided to jump on the disco bandwagon with “The Ethel Merman Disco Album.” Merman was 20 years past her last Broadway successes and apparently wasn’t quite ready for retirement. Originally, Merman recorded 14 songs for the album, but only seven would see the light of day on the finished product. Each of the songs was recorded in just one take and arranged vocally the way she had always sang them, but with the disco instrumentation added later. William Ruhlman of Allmusic.com says of the album: “Pretty much like you’d expect. Merman sings the way she always does, sounding like she has nothing to do with the background at all.” He concluded: “The record is really only good for a laugh, but there’s just one joke.” What makes the album cover so bad? How about the random hand holding a cowboy hat? Or Merman’s nightgown? Maybe the trippy disco backdrop? Was she rollerskating? One may never know. Over the years this gem has become a camp classic with vinyl copies selling for big bucks amongst collectors. Don’t be surprised when you hear this baby in regular rotation at the Buzzbin Shop soon.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/best-of-the-worst-bringing-you-the-finest-in-awful-album-covers/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/for-the-love-of-it-massillons-first-and-thorn/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/for-the-love-of-it-massillons-first-and-thorn/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:37:41 +0000 Steve Hallo, Managing Editor of Buzzbin Magazine http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30790 Despite only being together for a relatively short time, Massillon’s First and Thorne have made some major waves in the regional music scene with their aggressive indie rock stylings. Comprised of Sean McGonagle (guitar/lead vocals), Phil Bregy (bass/vocals), Christian Bochkor (drums/vocals), Ryan White (lead guitar/vocals), the group originally formed through a chance meeting. “It kind of was like fated man,” McGonagle said. “I broke up with this girl and I started going to this garage to party, and there were musicians there and we just jammed.” He went on to explain that though he had been playing guitar with a while, he had never quite had the confidence to pursue it to the scale he is now. Though the band formed in 2011, many of the songs were written years before by McGonagle. A number of these tunes were recently released on “B Sides From The Basement,” a collection of unreleased and demo tracks. McGonagle said when he writes material, both featured on the most recent release and tracks slated for the band’s next release, “Left Of Center,” which is slated to drop May 15, he starts off with lyrics sprung from poetry he has prepared. “I kind of just reread what I’ve written and I start hearing it in my head and piece it together.,” he explained. “If I come up with an awesome guitar riff, sometimes I’ll try and put words to it. But most of time I’m trying to put guitar to words.” From there he’ll start hammering out the tunes with Bregy, who serves as a co-writter, according to McGonagle, who said Bregy plays a big part in him working on the instrumentation and fitting pieces together. For the new record the boys took control of tracking duties, wrapping the recording up in under a week. “Pretty much so we could do it the way we want without someone trying to hinder our creative voice. We didn’t want some body dipping their two cents in. It also costs a lot of money to get it done,” McGonagle explained, adding that the band will be sending the tracks out for final mixing. The new record will include three songs from the group’s EP, in addition to new tunes the group has written. “On the newer stuff we have progressed a lot, ”McGonagle said. “Skillwise, there’s more leads, more ambiance in the music. We figured out how to capture the audience with our instruments instead of just vocals. It’s a lot more complex.” Moving forward, McGonagle said the group just looks to keep playing bigger shows and reach more people. “We just want to get as many ears as we can, man,” McGonagle explained. “The whole point of this band is to reach people that are in situations I’ve been in before and can be helped by our music. We’re more directed to our fans and our friends. We make this music to help people. We’re not looking to be the next mainstream thing.” First and Thorne will be playing the Buzzbin Art & Music Shop on Feb. 9.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/for-the-love-of-it-massillons-first-and-thorn/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/unleashing-a-monster-frankenstein-records-opens-in-canton/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/unleashing-a-monster-frankenstein-records-opens-in-canton/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:31:29 +0000 wflannigan http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30786 On Friday, February 1, downtown Canton got another welcomed addition to the city’s booming art’s district, Frankenstein Records. With more than 35,000 records, a slew of independent books, local music, posters and artwork, Frankenstein Records promises to be Canton’s newest one-stop vinyl shop. It gets better — this monster is owned by one of the Canton music scene’s longest supporters, Chris Bentley, of The Most Beautiful Losers, and he’s making damn sure the Canton music scene keeps growing. The Losers are gracefully gearing down the national touring life after years of being one of the most successful Northeast Ohio bands in recent memory. Unfortunately, the gear-down is something that happens to even the most talented bands, but Bentley isn’t letting it bust his stride. He’s understanding of the circumstance, “Everybody has more responsibilities now, even me,” he said. Frankenstein Records is another feather in Bentley’s already highly adorned hat. Though he may not be traveling cross-country playing gigs, he’s still busy as hell. In fact, Bentley is somewhat of a renaissance man. He plays gigs, creates art, studies graphic design at The University of Akron and now runs a record store. It’s a logical step for somebody who’s been involved in the music scene for so long. Fortunately for Canton, he’s infusing those years of experience into the business, starting with the store’s name. “Frankenstein Records” was originally derived from a song performed by The Most Beautiful Losers. Bentley said the name also works on another level too, “We have a lot of used records, you know, bits and pieces — body parts.” The backbone of Frankenstein Records is some 35,000 used records. The inventory is a virtual spectrum of music from classic rock to R ‘n B. The store doesn’t carry only used vinyl. It has a huge amount of new vinyl as well. “I’m hoping people come in and take a chance on things they’ve never heard before,” he said. To give his customers the best variety possible Frankenstein Records will carry a variety of vinyl, new and used. Don’t expect to see a new Justin Bieber record on the shelf. Why? Because Bentley is playing music curator and Bieber doesn’t fit into his idea of record store music. You’d be hard pressed to find anybody supportive of Justin Bieber in a vinyl store, anyway. You can expect to see local music on the shelves at Frankenstein, Bentley is sure of that, “I’m a big supporter of local bands. I want to help them out. It helps build the scene,” he said. He’s not going to accept just anything though (music curator, remember?), if a band wants an album on the store shelves, the album and the band must be professional. Bentley is adamant about bands taking pride in their packaging. “Some of these bands are recording great music at a high quality, but then they come in with plain CDRs with their name written on it in Sharpie. It needs to be a professional product.” He wants to help out local bands, even if it means a little tough love and frankness. He’s even built a small stage in the business to give solo artists and some two or three piece bands a space to perform. Frankenstein records will have live music every Saturday night. In fact as of March, every Saturday night in downtown Canton you’ll find bands at Frankenstein Records, Buzzbin Shop (who currently has bands nightly) and George’s Lounge. People will be able to bounce from place to place seeing all kinds of local and touring bands. At the end of the day it comes down to supporting the scene in Canton and the rest of Northeast Ohio for him. Bentley’s seen it all. He’s been around the country touring with the band. He even lived in Detroit during its music boom in the ’90s, but he still loves Canton. He has pride in the city’s booming culture and thinks there’s even better things to come. “In some ways Canton is moving forward so quickly that we’re growing out of Akron’s shadow.” Part of that growth is represented by Frankenstein Records, a business that further enhances Canton’s growing penchant for art, music and entertainment.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/unleashing-a-monster-frankenstein-records-opens-in-canton/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/cantons-new-art-hub-five-canton-artists-under-one-roof/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/cantons-new-art-hub-five-canton-artists-under-one-roof/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:22:41 +0000 wflannigan http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30782 Canton’s art scene is in the middle of a renaissance thanks to organizations like ArtsinStark. The city already boasts more than 20 art galleries, shops and studios and it just gained another, The Hub Gallery and Studio, brainchild of Tim Carmany. Twenty-seven-year-old Carmany grew up in Huntington, Ohio. Believe it or not, visual art wasn’t his first love, it was theater, “I really love all aspects of theater. It’s a high art form that hasn’t yet seen it’s pinnacle.” He spent his free-time perusing acting while he was in high school. Writing, acting, producing and directing interested him so much that he decided to pursue theater into adulthood. Carmany went on to major in theater at Malone University. That’s where he also delved into another interest of his, visual art. It wasn’t until much later that his penchant for the visual arts would pay off. The following few years of his life were mostly spent traveling. He moved to Chicago to spend a couple years working for a children’s theater company. A move to Philadelphia soon followed to work for an event production firm, which took him to several other major cities around the country. While living in Philly, Carmany came to the realization that he wanted his own space, a vibrant community and to be closer to home. That’s when he made the decision to return, but he didn’t come empty-handed. Carmany arrived back in Northeast Ohio with a plan, he was going to trade the stage for the canvas. Though he still loves theater he doesn’t enjoy the pressure and the stress that comes with acting, “When somebody doesn’t like your acting, it feels like they don’t like you” he said, “With artwork, if somebody doesn’t like your piece, they don’t like your piece.” “I dreamt of having a space where half-adozen artists could work, create, display and teach classes,” he said. But, buying a gallery outright and filling it with artwork isn’t something that happens over night. He needed a home for his work until he could open his own gallery, 2nd April Galerie was that home. Seeing his art displayed in a gallery inspired Carmany. The first month his art hung at 2nd April, he produced a dozen pieces. Though he didn’t sell much art off the wall, he was commissioned to do several pieces for people visiting the gallery. Then, in October 2012, he found the 4,000-square-foot building that would become The Hub Gallery and Studios. He signed the lease in December. After tearing down the ceiling, adding new lighting and painting the brick exterior, The Hub’s grand opening is tentatively scheduled for March 1. The Hub is the home of five different artists. There’s photographer Robb Quicci, furniture painter and restorer Dana Muntean, broadstroke painter Kait Beck and an ornate painter and creature artist, Erin Mulligan. Each artist is given studio space — rent free — if they agree to teach art classes in the gallery. Carmany currently displays his work at the gallery as well. The technique he’s currently focusing on is “reverse-glass painting.” Carmany spray paints the backs of old windows and glassed-frames, layering color on color. After several layers, the front of the glass can depict anything he wants including a “Calvin and Hobbes” scene, Brad Pitt and Christian Bale from “American Psycho.” What’s important is Carmany has come up with a self-sustaining business model that treats the selling of artwork as an luxury rather than a necessity. Carmany and company are planning on offering more than just a visual experience. The crew has discussed large interactive installations complete with audio elements, “We want to push the envelope. We want to do anything that Canton hasn’t seen before.” Though he couldn’t elaborate on any specifics, Carmany promises The Hub will offer something different than other galleries in the area. The Hub Gallery and Studios is currently looking for interns and other artists to share the space. Drawing and painting classes begin soon. Visit the gallery and studio at 336 6th St NW in Canton, Ohio. Business hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Call (440) 328-6934 with questions.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/cantons-new-art-hub-five-canton-artists-under-one-roof/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/downtown-canton-building-gets-new-thirteenth-floor-art-gallery-moves-in-from-massillon/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/downtown-canton-building-gets-new-thirteenth-floor-art-gallery-moves-in-from-massillon/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:49:57 +0000 Steve Hallo, Managing Editor of Buzzbin Magazine http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30778 A staple in the local pop-culture art scene, Thirteenth Floor Gallery had hosted some pretty killer exhibits and events at its previous locations in Massillon. However, gallery owner Billy Ludwig packed up his macabre and outsider art and moved it into a new location right in the heart of the Canton Art District on 4th St. “It was a rather impulsive move,” Ludwig said of the relocation. “From the initial decision, checking out the space and signing the lease — it literally all happened within a couple days. Fourth St. very quickly felt like home, not to mention the neighboring galleries, businesses and the community have really gone out of their way to make me feel welcome.” While only a third of the size of the previous location, Ludwig said the new space has a lot of charm to it and takes the more flattering characteristics of the two previous locations and combines them. He explained the move was partially prompted by the opportunity to grow the gallery’s reach, while also becoming part of something bigger — the rapidly expanding art and music scene growing up around the Canton and Massillon areas. Ludwig said aside from various out-of town art shows, the gallery is entirely focused on the new location and its upcoming events. “The only disadvantage would be that I can’t facilitate the larger events inside the gallery, but that’s always been an issue at any of the locations,” he explained. “As much as I’d like to, I can’t justify paying rent all year round for a space that houses 1,000 or more people. This is why blocking off the street, or hosting some events at a larger facility makes more sense for the gallery’s overall interests.” On tap for this year are two major occasions for Thirteenth Floor — The Eerie Street Sideshow and the Gravedigger’s Ball. The Sideshow, being held this summer, is now in its second year and will feature some changes for this year, aside from the new location, according to Ludwig. “Last year’s introduction of this annual event was a complete success and I’ve been working on new ideas since,” he explained. “The plan, in short, is to set up some tents, have games, a stage for live music, sideshow acts and host the show out on 4th St. in front of the gallery. I’ve really been looking forward to revisiting and expanding on the theme of this event.” The Gravedigger’s Ball, which will be hosted for its ninth year this fall, will be held at the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts on Oct. 19. Ludwig said he plans to reintroduce this year’s event with some new branding and attractions. “I’m still working on a lot of the details, so I don’t want to say too much at this point, but I will be inviting vendors to set up this year to sell Halloween and horror themed items,” he noted, adding: “I’ve got pages upon pages of ideas for both events. It’s just a matter of starting from the top of the list with the most elaborate of those ideas and seeing what can come to fruition and what is, for now, out of reach. The events are where, I feel, the gallery shines the most, and trust me, you won’t want to miss either.” Further down the pipe Thirteenth Floor is planning The Sound of Art, which is currently in the brainstorming phase and is anticipated to come to fruition in 2014. Ludwig explained the event as being geared more toward live music and technology. While he is still getting accustomed to the move, Thirteenth Floor is keeping a low profile on Canton’s First Fridays, but Ludwig says he is putting together ideas for regularly occurring events. Though no details were forthcoming, he did note: “What I can say is that I plan on making some, in my opinion, pretty exciting additions to what the Canton Arts District already has to offer — we’re going to kill it this summer, I promise.”]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/06/downtown-canton-building-gets-new-thirteenth-floor-art-gallery-moves-in-from-massillon/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/04/blues-competition-seeks-performers/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/04/blues-competition-seeks-performers/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:04:34 +0000 5elements http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30774 neobablue@yahoo.com. Deadline for application submission is March 29, 2013. Contact: Andy Pressler, 330-877-3913.]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/04/blues-competition-seeks-performers/feed/ 0 http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/03/48-bands-on-6-stages/ http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/03/48-bands-on-6-stages/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:34:14 +0000 5elements http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/?p=30770 Britewinter.com FULL LISTING OF BRITE WINTER 2013 FEATURED ARTISTS: W 26th & Bridge: Floorwalkers, Lost Jon & The Ghosts, Misty Gonzales, Thaddeus Anna Greene, Lucy Stone Campbell’s Sweets Factory: Total Babes, Annabel, Dowsing, Reverse The Curse, Dead Sweaters, Muscle & Bone, Cherry Cola Champions, Beach Stav Loren Naji Gallery: Maza Blaska, Bethesda, Teen, Army of Infants, Wolf Ram Heart, Bonesetters, Suns, Seafair, Bears of Blue River, Dozens, Alert New London, Regular Shoulders, Market Ave. Wine Bar: Matt Hectorne & The Family Tree, Saintseneca, Ashley Brooke Toussant, Jerimiah Webb, Sam Brenner, Istvan Medgysi, Hugo, Melissa Olson Joy Machines Bike Shop: Restorations, Tin Armor, Dowsing, World’s Scariest Police Chases, Worship This!, My Mouth Is The Speaker, Signals Midwest, En Garde, Perfect Future, Tracy Morgan Freeman The Cleveland Hostel: Meridian, Tom Evanchuck, Honeybucket, Old Boy, Unraveler, ShiSho]]> http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2013/02/03/48-bands-on-6-stages/feed/ 0