Luckily I have been relatively insulated when it comes to “the Biebs”, as he’s known around my apartment. I’m aware of him, his fans, and his phenomenon. Upon some research, I have found that Justin Bieber is actually a solid musician; he taught himself to play drums, guitar, piano and trumpet. Let’s also state for the record that he’s a pretty ok singer, mediocre dancer and full-time tween heartthrob. All of which, I’m sure, adds up to a whole lot of disposable income up for grabs. That said, you could not pay me to get close to Cleveland’s Wolstein Center even 48 hour...
By Denver Collins First Friday The rain held off just long enough to hear some captivating new music at First Friday in Canton on the 4th. The Big Sweet, a young rock/alternative band of 15 and 16-year-olds, played a solid set in front of the Imperial Room for a crowd of wandering pedestrians and proud parents. Made up of drummer Drew Watson, bassist Matt McDonald, rhythm guitarist Brad Berbarie and lead guitarist/vocalist Sam Regas, the group shows promise and an excellent musical IQ. They cite Tom Petty, Sonic Youth, The Pixies and Wilco as major musical influences. They appear to ...
