Don't lie about it; we all know you still have your jean jacket hidden somewhere in the back of your closet. This is your (one and only) chance to bust it out and relive the '80s in 2011. These pop icons are sure to have you doing the dances that you undoubtedly choreographed in your bedroom with your brace-faced best friends. 8/10 House of Blues • Cleveland ...
She's a jazzy sort of artist that has a sultry way of sliding off notes. Lucy Woodward's voice is rich with a bit of old big band flare, and she has the Marie Osmond persona of being a little bit country. If she performs anywhere near the same way as she sings, guys will be wishing she was theirs for the taking, and women will be looking to take lessons. 8/10 Nighttown • Cleveland ...
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals This PS3 exclusive third-person shooter from Zipper Entertainment is very middle-of-the-road: You lead a team of highly trained soldiers into somewhere for some reason. It all gets pretty muddled pretty quickly, needless to say, and there are betrayals, huge firefights and stealth missions, but nothing to write home about. If you absolutely cannot get enough third-person shooters, check this title out. If you want a little something new, or even some improvements on the old, pass on this one. 5.5 out of 10 Dungeon Siege 3 DS3 is a dungeon crawler from Obsid...
It’s increasingly difficult to shock gamers nowadays. We’ve seen it all: drugs, nudity, excessive violence and murder, and the blood has just gotten thicker and more realistic over the years. Once we thought we had been completely desensitized to it all, Infinity Ward deemed it wise to have us mow down an entire airport full of unarmed citizens. Yeah, it’s safe to say the envelope hasn’t just been pushed — it’s been torn in half and set ablaze. This hasn’t always been the case. After all, Modern Warfare 2 wasn’t exactly on the shelf next to Space Invaders. It’s been a lon...
Take one mic-swinging vocalist who throws himself to the floor, the crowd, the walls, and into his band mates. Toss in two in-synch guitarists who shred and toss their instruments around. Add a fleet-fingered bassist and a rock-solid drummer holding it all down. Mix in equal parts high energy and catchy hooks, and voilà! This formula renders Sparks The Rescue. August 10th at Grog Shop! 8/10 Grog Shop • Cleveland Hts. ...
Another installment of the Lock Bottom Blues and Jazz club brings you the Howard Street Blues Band. Sonny Robertson, who has played with the likes of Jimi Hendrix and BB King, handpicked this group of University of Akron students and grads to form one killer blues ensemble. 8/10 Lock 4 • Akron ...
There are so many bands out there claiming that they're punk rockers. But not many of them still have what endearingly made the first punk rockers so kickass. Luckily, The Jukebox Romantics have that awesome punk sound and rock it well. 8/9 Annabell's • Akron ...
The worlds most destructive hardcore metal band, Ringworm is unleashing hell August 9th at Peabody’s. Ringworm have spent the past decade pummeling listeners with brooding guitar lines and savage rhythms. Get ready for thunderous songs with an unmistakable brutality. ...
Magic, Comedy, Doves, Eyeliner- Yess! Trixx aren't just for kids (tonight) Funny Stop August 9...
Alternative country singer/songwriter Neko Case won a steadily growing cult audience for her smoky, sophisticated vocals and the downcast beauty of her music. There is no better place to see her than The Beachland Ballroom and you can do just that on August 9th. Be prepared to fall in love. 8/9 Beachland Ballroom • Cleveland ...
If one repeat listen of "School's Out" and fond memories of "Wayne's World" can't convince you of this one, then there's no hope. Still one of the most beloved heavy-metal artists out there, Cooper's headed to our very own Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame when he's inducted this year. Welcome him by catching tonight's show in Akron. 8/9 Akron Civic Theatre • Akron ...
Company of Thieves is kind of like No Doubt meets Paramore. If you like that badass female lead, their front(wo)man, Genevieve, isn't going to disappoint you. They released a new album earlier this year, and they are definitely worth a listen. 8/9 Grog Shop • Cleveland ...
Square Records is hosting their 8th anniversary party at Musica to celebrate the shops opening in 2003 on Friday, August 5. The show is free, and three of Square Records’ favorite local bands will perform. What started as a very small, niche-heavy record store has grown over the past eight years to become a store where you can find records from your favorite rocks bands right along side that obscure record you heard about that one time. “We were just trying to open up something in Akron that wasn’t already available,” said shop owner Square Dave. “We focused more on having the ...
First Friday is one of the biggest events in downtown Canton, whether it’s the art studios that draw you or the bands playing or the drinks, it’s just something to check out. But this month’s First Friday has something a bit extra. Trialogue Studio’s opening coincides with the event. Trialogue Studio is brought to you by local artists Sue Steiner, Sarah Winther Shumaker and Laurie Grace Fife Harbert and its public opening will be Friday, Aug. 5. Steiner and Shumaker originally had their art displayed upstairs at 2nd April Galerie but were moving their art into a space downsta...
If you're looking for a guy with his finger on the pulse of local, national or global music look no further than Square Record's owner Square Dave. He's been operating his cool record store in Highland Square since 2003 and will be throwing a square party at Musica. Don't miss the fun with local bands Qix, Trouble Books and Bellows. 8/5 Musica • Akron ...
Crust, sludge and hardcore punk all converge in the raw energy and furious lyrics of this band, based out of Munster, Germany. Expect a gut-wrenching performance before they head back to Europe in September. 8/5 Now That's Class • Cleveland ...
This Grammy-nominated country-folk songwriter didn't begin writing songs until she was 25. Since that time she has put up three records of her material and has recorded four duets with country singer John Prine. Dement is best known for her song, “Let The Mystery Be,” which has been covered by 10,000 Maniacs and Alice Stuart. 8/5 Kent Stage • Kent ...
If you like songs about drinking, smoking cigarettes and being in love with dead girls then you probably know who Alkaline Trio is. Their live shows are pretty jazzy affairs that usually sell out, so don't wait. 8/5 House of Blues • Cleveland ...
This indie four-some play a power-pop-punk style music. Think a rawer Fall Out Boy. The members have all been on the Akron music scene for a while, so they know the score. 8/5 Annabell's • Akron ...
This Cleveland quartet has been together for nine years. They play that slow, more thoughtful style of pop punk with a heavy post-rock influence. They also rescue stray cats, so check out their facebook if you're looking to adopt. 8/5 Grog Shop • Cleveland ...
