Photo by Sarah Megysey Article by Alisa Manna Professor Greenhouse started their musical career in Kent, Ohio but are now making their way to Denver, Colorado at the end of July. What began in 2008 as a one-man acoustic-folk act has transformed into a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll explosion. Though the band went through several incarnations during the past four years, Professor Greenhouse are finally satisfied with their arrangement. The current line-up consists of vocalist-rhythm guitarist Chris Wallis, drummer Bob Vokac and lead guitarist Charles “Carl” Welch. The band r...
The Ohio Alt-rock group will be performing over at the Musica on April 6th. Lovedrug's new album, Wild Blood, was released on March 6th. The band has written, raised funds, and recorded over the past two years pouring all of their time and effort into this new album. Developing through the ins-and-outs of label deals (indie and major), selling 80k+ of 3 previous albums, and touring 750+ dates in both US and abroad, Lovedrug have matured into a band capable making the hopeful, anthemic WILD BLOOD. Recorded entirely live and to 2” analog tape with Paul Moak in Nashville, the album capture...
Badfish, the world's premier Sublime tribute band is bringing the essence of Sublime to Cleveland's House of Blues on Wed. March 14 at 7pm. Formed in 2001, Badfish has become one of the largest drawing club acts in Northeast Ohio. The band's performed everywhere including Nelson's Ledges, Northeast Ohio's hippie hot spot. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is Badfish doesn't perform as Sublime, rather, the band performs with the guts, character and spirit of Sublime. Performing with Badfish is Scotty Don't, the reggae alternative rock group that just released an album title...
Nov 29 - Cleveland - Peabody’s Chicago-based alternative rock group Madina Lake—who recently released their new studio album WORLD WAR III--will be heading out on the first-ever “Wake-Up! Tour” supporting Me Talk Pretty and stopping in Cleveland on Tuesday, November 29 at Peabody’S. Hell Or Highwater and New Years Day round out the bill on the nationwide U.S. fall tour. WORLD WAR III--produced by Mateo Camargo and Madina Lake, except for the song “Imagineer,” produced and co-written by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins—was released September 13 on Razor & Tie. The qua...
The Bright Light Social Hour is an independent rock group with its feet planted firmly in the 21st century. They have a popular series of videos on YouTube and a moustache fetish that’s famous. Also, they play really good music. Music so good you should feel slightly embarrassed if one of their songs isn’t on your playlist. Buzzbin had the chance to interview the band and discuss the online music scene. If you look up the Turkish guy on Wikipedia, you’ll be impressed, too. 1. How did you meet? What brought you together? Curt and I met at Southwestern University. He sent out a campus ...
Before The White Stripes try to claim fame to the two-man rock group, the fellas of Local H have got them beat. The band, originated by Scott Lucas on vocals and guitar and Joe Daniels (who was later replaced by Triplefastaction’s Brian St. Clair) on drums, has made a career out of mixing indie rock with the classic sounds of yesteryear. Through often-humorous lyrical stylings and rock and roll power chords, Local H has created a sound that has lasted for nearly two decades. Songwriter Scott Lucas took time from the band’s busy touring schedule to answer a few questions about the band and ...
By Jessica Lumpp Anthony Green is like Spider-man on stage. When hears music of his band, Circa Survive, surround him, he goes wild. Just like I did when my phone rang with my Circa Survive ringtone, “Living Together. “ It was the band’s press manager calling to connect me with Green, who just happens to be my favorite artist, ever. He was walking his dog with his wife in suburban Pennsylvania. But, I kind of wanted him to be doing something cooler for our chat. Getting a tattoo? Shopping for a Harley? Writing some new lyrics? Perhaps I just didn’t want to picture...
