Bewildering and strangely beautiful, “Uncle Boonmee Who Recalls His Past Lives” is unlike any film you will see all year. Those expecting a film with some form of narrative should probably check their coats at the door, however, those with a deep appreciation of blissful and moving filmmaking should find plenty to love about this picture. Uncle Boonmee is suffering from kidney failure and in a final attempt to bond with his loved ones gathers them all in the countryside of Thailand to recall his past. Over the course of the film, Uncle Boonmee and his family are visited by ghosts from t...
Blonde Boy Grunt and the Groans, Akron and Canton’s rock hard bluegrass outlaw country band just released their latest album, “Cowboy Songs” and damn is it good! Fans of outlaw country will like the painful bluesy wailing on “Estate Sale” and “Cowboy Junkie’s Lament”, the constant rhythm of bluegrass string plucking on songs like “Julie’s Neon Shoes” and “Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold” and the modern badass rockabilly renegade attitude some of the songs take like “Party in the Car” and “Me and Billy the Kid”. It should be noted, however, that only two of the songs...
“Carancho” is a fast paced dramatic thriller with enough unconventional elements to standout among other films of its kind. Argentine director Pablo Trapero successfully grabs your attention early on and never lets go. Sosa is an ambulance chasing lawyer that works for a sleazy company which takes advantage of those involved in traffic accidents. Referred to by most as a vulture who swoops down and snatches up his clients at their most vulnerable, Sosa is a likeable enough anti-hero that over time you get the feeling cares more for the victims rather than the money he makes off of them....
NORTH CANTON PLAYHOUSE (525 7th St. NE, North Canton) The tale of Snow White has never felt so fresh and new, with this funny adaptation that will make even the most jaded laugh out loud. New characters and comedic twists come to life as a modern mom reads the Brothers Grimm tale to her restless children. More Details: NorthCantonPlayhouse.com; 330-494-1613...
Last Friday Concert Series! Allow us a little self promotion here. Like we’ve said numerous times our office is a record store in downtown Canton. You’ll dig it. We’re holding free concerts now the FIRST and LAST Friday of every month. At the kick off Last Friday event we’ll have Matt Woods & Michael Dean Damron (whiskey soaked singer/songwriters - badass to watch). Oh yeah, two doors down the Amvets 555 (Triple Nickel) will be doing 75 cent Pabst cans all night. Booyah! 6pm -9pm Friday 3/25 Buzzbin Art & Music Shop • Canton ...
The lead vocalist of Gym Class Heroes, Travie McCoy is on tour, with one stop being Cleveland’s Peabody’s. He released his first solo album in September 2010. McCoy had originally prepared to record an introspective album of “sad and somber” acoustic songs in light of his breakup with Katy Perry and his addiction to painkillers — mercifully, this project was tossed in favor of a fresh start. 3/24 Peabody’s ...
Catch some arena football when the newly minted Canton Cougars take on the Saginaw Sting. 3/21 Canton Civic Center ...
Call him what you want: Michael Bolton is still large and in charge. Since 1975, Bolton has released 17 studio albums and 35 singles. He’s sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with Bob Dylan, Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga, penned hits for Barbra Streisand and KISS, played guitar with B.B. King and had his music recorded on a track by hip-hop superstar Kanye West, featuring Jay-Z. Beat that. 3/21 Cleveland Palace Theatre ...
RCRG will host a double header roller derby bout at John S. Knight Center! Doors open at 4pm, bout starts at 5 p.m. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit ww.rubbercityrollergirls.com 3/19 John S. Knight Center ...
Irresistible melodic lines, an adrenaline-fueled show and lots of guitar define Flint, Mich.’s Frequency Fifty Four. This is their first tour, but they’re no newbies: They’ve opened for more than 40 national acts and have been playing for eight years. 3/19 Iron Saddle Saloon ...
It’ll be booze and shamrocks when Irish rock band The Saw Doctors hit the stage at The House of Blues. They’ve been delivering some of the finest Irish rock music around for the past 20 years and have garnered a rabid cult following similar to The Grateful Dead. Renowned for their live shows, this is a post-St. Patty’s Day must! 3/18 House of Blues Cleveland ...
Legendary black metal band Rotting Christ will be destroying eardrums at Peabody’s. These Greek purveyors of doom have been ripping out abrasive power chords since ’87 and are touring behind their new album “Aealo”. You can count on an aggressive pit with flailing arms and legs and maybe even a little blood. 3/18 Peabody’s ...
Husband-and-wife duo Stacy Earle and Mark Stuart will be bringing some Tennessee charm to Wilbert’s. Stacy is Steve Earle’s little sister and, though she doesn’t have his boozy swagger, she and her husband Mark write songs that are the diaries of their lives, good times and bad. Bring some cry-in-your-beer money — ’cause you’re gonna need it. March 18th at Wilberts in Cleveland ...
The cover band Trash Can Sinatras got their name from a school music class, where students improvised with various objects as instruments. After banging on some trash cans, someone mentioned Frank Sinatra, and the band name was born. Trash Can Sinatras have been together for 24 years, making melancholic pop music that people choose for their first dances and weddings. March 18th AT The Winchester in Cleveland! ...
Irish rock band The Coronas will be at the Beachland Ballroom Tavern Tuesday night! You might as well start celebrating St Patty's Day a couple days early kids! also on the bill: Good Morning Valentine $10.00 adv / $12.00 dos ...
This St. Patrick’s Day, Amvets 555 in downtown Canton will be dishing up a dinner that will make your Irish ancestors blush. Corned beef and cannoli stuffed with cabbage — and plenty of drinks specials. They’ll be open to the public and a DJ will be spinning from 7 to 1. 3/17 Amvets 555 ...
Not to be confused with the late-’70s disco diva (who sang with Chic) or the country singer (who enjoyed a successful run in the ’60s), this Norma Jean is a Christian alternative metal/metal core band previously known as Luti-Kriss. Norma Jean began as a rap-metal approach during their early years, but soon evolved to a heavier sound. The Southern band has enjoyed a small but enthusiastic cult, appealing to both Christian and non-Christian headbangers. 3/16 Peabody’s ...
Songs like “Keep Your Hands to Yourselves” and “Hippy Hippy Shake”, Georgia Satellites was one of the most tenacious and charming bands of the ’80s. Combining elements of punk, boogie, outlaw country and good old-fashioned American rock ‘n’ roll, Georgia Satellites are a great live show. 3/12 Tangiers in Akron ...
Born in a green shed in the woods of T-county, "The Stagecoach Robbery" is cooking up some of the freshest originals ever to come from Ohio! .... In no time at all "The Stagecoach Robbery" has went from a jam session to a full blown music sensation! Whether it is Funk, Blues, Disco, Jazz, Country or plain 'ol Rock and Roll, the Stagecoach Robbery are delivering a musical experience that you will remember and tell your friends about. ... Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 9:00 PM EST Musica, Akron, OH ...
ANDERSON CREATIVE (331 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton) The deeply misunderstood sock monkey, the elegant form of Barbie and the sophisticated Mr. Potato Head — it wasn’t the craftsmanship of these toys that made them loved, but the fun they provided for millions of children. Viewers will be encouraged to return to the simplicity of childhood and play as Anderson Creative invites 20 artists to create artwork inspired by a favorite childhood toy. Take a stroll through this delightful exhibit as whimsical ceramicists, filmmakers, painters and more (14 of whom have never show in our gallery) hol...
