Everybody who’s been to Nelson’s Ledges knows Jones for Revival, the Mahoning Valley’s own groovy, good-vibed jam band. The band prides itself on creating a fun and friendly environment everywhere it performs. Soon, you’ll be able to take more of its funky sound with you. The band is currently working on a second album and things are going to be more jamming than ever. I caught up with Jimmy DeCapua, the band’s lead guitarist, vocalist and founding member. He remembered the early days when he studied jazz guitar and sociology at Kent State University back in 2003, the days before ...
November 4 - Cleveland - The Grog Shop Michael Ian Black is bringing his quirky observational comedy to Cleveland’s Grog Shop this month, promoting his one hour Comedy Central special and comedy album titled “Very Famous,” which premiered in August. Michael Ian Black is probably best known for his wildly hilarious appearances on VH1’s television series “I Love the '70s, '80s, '90s.” His straight-faced delivery and pop culture quips made Black one of the show's most popular hosts. But Black’s resume includes much more than VH1’s popular nostalgia show. Most notably, he’s w...
Punk icons the Misfits return with their long-awaited, first full-length release of all-new, original material in nearly a decade. Rooted in the horror and sci-fi themes their audience craves, The Devil’s Rain will be released October 4th on Misfits Records. It was produced by Ed Stasium, who’s credits include the Ramones’ Road to Ruin and Too Tough to Die, as well as the Misfits’ 1999 release Famous Monsters. The Devil’s Rain showcases a jaw-dropping, two-panel front/back cover painting featuring the rebirth of the band’s iconic “Fiend” mascot in an epic setting rendered by...
For the last decade, Interpol has been one of the darlings of the independent music scene. Their seminal first album, “Turn On The Bright Lights,” was released in 2002 to massive critical acclaim. Nearly ten years later, they’re still going strong. Interpol is famous as a New York City band, but part of their roots are right here in Ohio. Their very first U.S. tour began in Cleveland, at a little spot called the Grog Shop. Ever since, they’ve made a point of stopping in Ohio when they can. “We always have good shows in Ohio,” said Daniel Kessler, guitarist, vocalist and founding...
Mike Watt is simply the living embodiment of the punk rock spirit. As a founding member of the highly influential Minutemen he created one of the most important bodies of work in the American underground. Watt has always stayed true to the D.I.Y. ethos that originally inspired him, emerging as one of the most highly respected figures in contemporary music. You can catch him at The Grog Shop! MORE INFO HERE!...
By Bridget “Bri” Arnwine Dark, angry and violent are three words that came to mind after first listening to Nachtmystium’s newest release titled “Assassins: Black Meddle, Part 1.” After reading up on the band and taking a second to listen, however, the violent became slightly political and downright ballsy. The rub is that even the lyrics that seem obviously political can also be perceived as straight-ahead, hard-hitting metal, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Hailing from the city of Chicago, founding member Blake Judd (vocals, guitar) brought together Jeff Wilson (guita...
