So Buzzbin cartoonist/beer reviewer and all-around-swell-guy Ryan Lynn decided to start pitting local artists against each other in a timed battle that is judged by local celebrities and involves heavy drink. What's not to like? Despite the fact that one of the artists nearly caught the bar on fire during his last performance, the venue is still allowing him back to compete in the Final Event. ...
While Waterfest has traditionally been held at Nelson Ledges, this year it is moving to Slippery Rock, Pa. The new venue is about an hour east of Youngstown, but the trip should be well worth it for die-hard Waterfest fans. Bands include Waterband, Must Stash Hat and Sultans of Bing. Tickets are $40 and include camping for the weekend. ...
The “Slack” is back, baby! The Slackers are hot and hung-over from their European tour, re-charged with a booze cruise or two, and primed and ready for their mid-America blitz. Come out to the Grog Shop this Friday for a lil ska and rock steady, throw in a pinch of reggae dub soul and top with garage rock, this is the show that is The Slackers, doors at 9pm. Notable punk label Hellcat Records saw the raw fury and released the Slackers’ album “Red Light” in 1996, since then it’s been a whirlwind, they’ve toured to death and back. This hardworking, hard partying approach is on...
