BY BRITTANY NADER Known by some as the drummer of the promising Canton-based band Husbands & Wives, and by most others as the mysterious Hurdy Gurdy Man, Brian McCoy enters Napoli's Italian Eatery sans instrument and settles in to enjoy a pepperoni, sausage and green pepper pie. It's rare in America to see anyone playing the weird and wonderful hurdy gurdy, especially someone is in his early 20s. Here, McCoy is just another post-collegiate dude escaping the rain to enjoy some quality Italian eats. On stage, he is a wizard with that bizarrely cool instrument, and through bites of pizza an...
In the current musical landscape genre is everything. It defines not just a band's music, but also an attitude and a way of life in some cases. Yet, this seems to have reached a baroque pitch, as bands and artists are more concerned with image and public identity and less about the music. At times it seems that sense has lost value in the struggle for the all mighty dollar. However, true artists persevere and continue to make music that is impossible to define, though not out of a desire to be different. These songsmiths forge down the unbeaten path with a vision onto themselves. It's a tou...
Here’s a thing men do. When hard drinking with friends or brothers, one of them will invariably get the best idea he’s ever had. “We should buy our own bar!” The friend or brother will listen, give the idea its due consideration, weigh the pros and cons and then respond with, “Dude, we should totally buy our own bar.” They discuss names for a while, drink a few more, pass out, wake up the next morning and then go on with the business of their lives. That is the story of Danny and Donnie Boyer in all respects but one. Buying their own bar is exactly what they did. ...
By Jason Philabaum Every town has a dive bar. A place that’s dark and dingy. A place that’s been around for years. A place that’s as comfortable as an old pair of worn out Levi’s jeans. Canton’s favorite dive bar (and Buzzbin’s favorite hangout) is conveniently located on 12th street off of Whipple Ave. Look beyond the huge piles of mulch and you’ll find a little bit of dive bar heaven, The DAILY DOUBLE! It might not look like a lot from the outside but walk in the door, let your eyes adjust to the dark, and sit down for the ultimate dive bar experience! The first thing you...
