December 17 - Cleveland - The Winchester Music Hall As the east coast's premier R.E.M. tribute act, The Reckoning effectively recreate the sonic experience of live R.E.M. shows from every era of R.E.M.'s rich history. This may be the only way to get the R.E.M. live concert experience since they are now broken up! This being said however, The Reckoning concentrates on 45 hits and deep cuts, mainly from the earlier, classic period when R.E.M. were the kings of college rock. Though the members all have original outlets of expression, these seasoned musicians regard their faithful R.E.M. re...
December 17 - Alliance - College Plaza While Jessicka Havok is Buzzbin's favorite wrestler on the independent circuit, she is hardly the only one worth mentioning. Local promotion MCW's roster is jammed full of top notch talent, which will be showcased during it's final show of the year. On December 17 there will be three title belt matches featuring some top notch athletes. Not content with three big matches, MCW is having a dog collar chain match. Luscious Larry will be attached to Wilbur Whitlock by a length of chain attached by two dog dollars in what promises to be a knock down drag down...
Just when you think you’ve got Welcome to Low figured out, Akron band The Hipnauts switches it up, almost daring you to switch songs before one is finished. Even the title is misleading—the album inspires anything but a low feeling in the listener. From beginning to end, it takes you on a topsy-turvy ride of sound, with a blend of genres ranging from touches of punk, techno, and rock ‘n’ roll to indie and electronica. What’s even more impressive is The Hipnauts’ ability to retain cohesiveness in an album where every song evokes a different mood. Starting the al...
