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Notable Shows in the Greater Cleveland Area

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Shows worth checking out this week in and around Cleveland:

The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

  • Sat, Oct 2| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    The Madeira
    Cocktail Preachers
    The Ethiopians
    $6 adv / $8 dos
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Tue, Oct 5| 8 PM (7 PM door)
    Shooter Jennings & Hierophant
    J-Roddy Walston & The Business
    $16 adv / $18 dos
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Tue, Oct 5| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    Defibulators
    Misery Jackals
    One Dollar Hat
    $8
    Tavern | All Ages

Grog Shop

  • Tue, Oct 5| 8 PM
    JP, Chrissie & the Fairground Boys
    Amy Correia
    Tom Evanchuck
    $25 adv / $30 dos
  • Wed, Oct 6
    At B Side Liquor Lounge:
    Biz Markie DJ Set w/ K-Nyce
    21+
    $10

  • Thu, Oct 7| 9 PM
    Deerhoof
    Xiu Xiu
    Father Murphy
    $12 adv / $14 dos

The Winchester

  • Wed, Oct 6| 8 PM
    Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers
    Sara Watkins
    Roy Jay
    $15

Musica

  • Tue, Oct 5| 8 PM
    Drive-By Truckers
    Henry Clay People
    $20

Those Drive-By Truckers can’t seem to stay away from northeastern Ohio, bless their hearts.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il_mIZPAjzI?fs=1]

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Shows worth checking out this week in and around Cleveland:

Cleveland’s annual Ingenuity Festival kicks off tonight at 5 PM.

The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

  • Mon, Sep 27| 8:30 PM (7:30 PM door)
    Menomena
    Suckers
    Tu Fawning
    $15
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Thu, Sep 30| 8 PM (7 PM door)
    Charlie Musselwhite
    Kristine Jackson
    $20.00 adv / $22.00 dos
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Thu, Sep 30| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    Bobby Bare Jr.
    Blue Giant
    $12.00
    Tavern | All Ages

Grog Shop

  • Fri, Sep 24 | 9 PM
    Grog Shop 18th Anniversary Party
    Team Music Saves
    John Neely
    Guilty Pleasures
    Miss Mary
    free

  • Mon, Sep 27 | 8 PM
    A Place to Bury Strangers
    Freedom
    Hot Cha Cha
    $10 adv / $12 dos

  • Wed, Sep 29 | 8 PM
    Bettie Serveert
    Lawton Brothers
    All Comers
    $12 adv / $14 dos

  • Thu, Sep 30 | 9 PM
    Tim Kasher
    Goodmorning Valentine
    Brian Straw
    $10 adv / $12 dos

Now That’s Class

  • Fri, Sep 24 | 9 PM
    Strange Boys
    Gentlemen Jesse & His Men
    Natural Child
    The Wooly Bullies
    $8

  • Sat, Sep 25 | 5 PM
    6th Old School Sinema Post-Zombie Walk Bash
    Horror of 59
    The Coffin Riders
    Dead Federation
    The Cleveland Burlesque Co.
    free

  • Sun, Sep 26 | 9 PM
    Vermillion Sands
    Rubella
    45 Spider
    $5

Thirteenth Floor

  • Fri, Sep 24 | 7 PM
    A Place to Bury Strangers
    Ludwig
    Swarm of Bats
    free

Kent Stage

  • Fri, Sep 24 & Sat, Sep 25 | 7:30 PM
    Debacle: Kent and Akron Bands Reunite
    Fri:
    Ig Nition
    7 Wide 4 Lipps
    Vinyl Back
    Unreal McCoys
    Germ Free Adolescents
    Subterraneans
    The Bizarros
    The Attitude
    Sat:
    The Pets/Sidewalks
    The Worlds Collide
    Joy Circuit
    The Nelsons
    The Clinic
    Bongo’s Jungle Party
    The Somatics
    In Fear of Roses
    Zero Defex
    $5

Musica

  • Fri, Sep 24 | 8 PM
    Margot & the Nuclear So & Sos
    the Lonely Forest
    Bethesda
    $12

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Einstürzende Neubauten 30th Anniversary

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Apparently, it’s time for my generation to feel old. Anniversary shows? For my bands? That’s something that’s only supposed to happen to my parents’ bands. Paul Revere and the Raiders have anniversaries. Einstürzende Neubauten do not have anniversaries.

But I suppose I can give a little leeway to a band who have been around for three decades and have made music of everything from warehouse noise to aching ballads. On November 9, EN will be releasing the fourth in their series of “archival” albums, Strategies Against Architecture, which covers material from 2002 to present, including selections from the Musterhaus series that was available exclusively through the band’s website.

In addition, EN will be kicking off a special tour in the Netherlands on October 14 (and hitting American shores on December 1). Each city on the tour will get two shows: the first night will be a full-on Neubauten concert, while the second night will be a three-part program with music, film and other typically experimental media.

U.S. Dates

12/01/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Music Box
12/02/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echoplex
12/03/10 – San Francisco, CA – The Filmore
12/04/10 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
12/08/10 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
12/09/10 – Chicago, IL – Metro
12/11/10 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
12/12/10 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
12/14/10 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
12/15/10 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP_NIN8ZQo8?fs=1]

Einstürzende Neubauten Official Website

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A Place to Bury Strangers Coming to Cleveland

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“Fucked up” is a phrase Oliver Ackermann likes to use to describe music, especially the music made by his band A Place to Bury Strangers. “Loud” is a word that critics like to use for APtBS’ music. This could drive some listeners away, but as any connoisseur of the seedier side of life can tell you, the loud and fucked up can also be beautiful.

A Place to Bury Strangers pull from a range of influence that includes, most obviously bands from the gothier end of the spectrum, like the Jesus and Mary Chain, Bauhaus and even Sisters of Mercy. But influences like the Ramones, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and ‘60s rock and pop also surface. And surfacing is an appropriate word for many aspects of APtBS’ sound as Ackermann and bandmates create an ocean of sound, often augmented via pedals created by Ackermann’s own guitar effects company Deathy by Audio, wherein bass lines and guitar riffs can seem to surface like jagged rocks on the coast.

A Place to Bury Strangers will be returning to the Grog Shop on September 27 (Freedom and rad Cleveland quartet HotChaCha will be opening), and I am looking forward to be awash in sound, happy for the throbbing in my head that will drive the rest of the world away for a while. For a taste of what you can expect from the Brooklyn-based trio, checkout this live in-studio version of the gorgeous “Ocean” that APtBS created for KEXP.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egGglMAPpVA?fs=1]

A Place to Bury Strangers Official Website
The Grog Shop
Death by Audio

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Notable Shows in the Greater Cleveland Area

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Shows worth checking out this week in and around Cleveland:

The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

  • Fri, Sep 17| 8 PM (7 PM door)
    Beachland Barn Dance III – Rape Crisis Center Benefit
    Mark Haas | 8 PM
    Paul Kovac & Mark Olitsky w/ guest Laura Lewis | 8:40 PM
    One Dollar Hat | 9:20 PM
    Waxwings | 10:10 PM
    Silver String Band | 11 PM
    Hiram Rapids Stumblers | 11:50 PM
    Louise Keller Square Dance between acts
    $7
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Sat, Sep 18| 8 PM (7 PM door)
    Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
    Tom Evanchuck
    $18 adv / $20 dos
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Mon, Sep 20| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    Koffin Kats
    The Give & Go’s
    Wolfboy Slim & His Dirty Feets
    $10
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Tue, Sep 21| 9 PM (8:30 PM door)
    Those Darlins
    Turbo Fruits
    Henry Wagons
    $8
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Wed, Sep 22| 9 PM (8:30 PM door)
    David Dondero
    Darren Hanlon
    Matt Scarbrough
    $8 adv / $10 dos
    Tavern | All Ages

Grog Shop

  • Wed, Sep 22 | 7:30 PM
    Van Dyke Parks
    Clare & The Reasons
    $20

  • Wed, Sep 22 | 8 PM
    El Ten Eleven
    Dosh
    Baths
    $8 adv / $10 dos

Now That’s Class

  • Sat, Sep 18 | 9 PM
    Weasel Walter Trio
    Flat Can Co.
    Swindlella
    Gothcock
    $5

  • Sun, Sep 19 | 9 PM
    Gelatinous Cube
    Sam Goodwill
    Fillmore Jive
    Zapano
    Discount Tents
    Summit Trio
    $5 donation

  • Mon, Sep 20 | 9 PM
    Marianne Dissard
    William H. Michael
    Corissa Bragg
    $7 suggested donation

  • Thu, Sep 23 | 9 PM
    HOTCHACHA (record release party)
    We Are Hex
    Fangs Out
    (Mad Dog wine tasting party presented by the band)
    $5

Musica

  • Sat, Sep 18 | 9 PM
    Joseph Arthur
    $15

  • Thu, Sep 23 | 7:30 PM
    Dead Confederate
    Mt. St. Helen’s Vietnam Band
    Clemens
    The Big Sweet
    $10

Nighttown

  • Mon, Sep 20 | 7:30 PM
    Stan Ridgway
    $20

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Notable Shows in the Greater Cleveland Area

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Shows worth checking out this week in and around Cleveland:

The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

  • Fri, Sep 10| 9 PM (8 PM door)
    The Floorwalkers
    Winslow
    Psychotech & Supply Co.
    $7
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Fri, Sep 10| 9 PM (9 PM door)
    San Goodee
    GORK
    DJ Eso
    DJ Tuggle
    Presented by Cleveland Tapes, Coventry Kids, & Musikbox.com
    $5
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Wed, Sep 15| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    Breathe Owl Breathe
    Lowly The Tree Ghost
    Leah Lou
    $8
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Thu, Sep 16| 9 PM (8 PM door)
    Matt & Kim
    So So Glos
    Very Knees
    In Association with The Grog Shop
    $15 adv / $17 dos
    Ballroom | all ages

Grog Shop

  • Fri, Sep 10 | 9 PM
    Jamie Lidell
    Tony Castles
    DJ Charles McGaw
    $15 adv / $17 dos

Now That’s Class

  • Fri, Sep 10 | 9 PM
    The Chop Tops
    Lords of the Highway
    Wolfboy Slim and His Dirty Feets
    Scoliosis Jones
    $8

  • Sun, Sep 12 | 9 PM
    Main Street Gospel
    Mondo Drag (alive records)
    Blacklight Betty
    $5 donation

  • Tues, Sep 14 | 9 PM
    Animal Lover
    South Reach
    Blood Alcohol Content
    free

Case Western Reserve

  • Sat, Sep 11 | 1 PM
    The Black Angels
    Fawn
    Afternoon Naps
    Sun God
    Self Destruct Button
    Prisoners
    Nick Riff
    Teenage Grandpa
    Ethiopians
    Sloth
    free – more info here

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Notable Shows in the Northern California Area

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One of the perks of having a music blog is not only promoting bands who have become friends, but also friends who join bands. To that end, my dear friend Gwen Cone’s new band Sweet By and By will be playing their debut gig at the Yolo Throwdown outside of Sacramento, California, on September 25.

To quote their press release, “[f]rom the Bay Area & Sacramento, the Sweet By and By play a beautiful tangle of American roots music. High lonesome harmonies, mandolin, guitar, and bass explore early gospel, jazz and country through merry melodies, murder ballads and sweet spirituals.” Their setlist will include all sorts of wonders from “Long Black Veil” to “St. James Infirmary”.

The Yolo Throwdown, which is taking place at the Heidrick Ag History Center in Woodland, California, from 12 PM to 10 PM will set you back a measly $10 and will also include the Cash Properties, Fortunate Few, Cockfight Kings, a car show, food, dancing and more.

Yolo Throwdown

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Notable Shows in the Greater Cleveland Area

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Shows worth checking out this week in and around Cleveland:

The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

  • Fri, Sep 3| 9 PM (8:30 PM door)
    Lords of the Highway
    The Krank Daddies
    Wolf Boy Slim & His Dirty Feets
    $6.00
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Sat, Sep 4| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    Paleface
    The Lighthouse & The Whaler
    $8.00
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Tue, Sep 7| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    Gorevette
    (Members of Gore Gore Girls and Nikki & The Corevettes)
    Miss Amanda Jones
    $8.00
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Wed, Sep 8| 8 PM (7 PM door)
    Donna The Buffalo
    Hoots & Hellmouth
    $16.00 adv / $18.00 dos
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Thu, Sep 9| 8 PM (7 PM door)
    Dave Alvin
    & The Guilty Women
    Scar Lovers
    $18.00 adv / $20.00 dos
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Thu, Sep 9| 9 PM (8 PM door)
    Efterklang
    Buke & Gass
    Leia Alligator’s Music Box
    In Association with The Grog Shop
    $10.00
    Tavern | All Ages

Grog Shop

  • Tue, Sep 7 | 9 PM
    Young Widows
    Helms Alee
    Wreck Havoc!
    $8

Peabody’s

  • Sat, Sep 4 | 7 PM Door
    Kickin’ the Devil’s Ass 2010 – A Benefit for Brother Ed
    Ringworm
    Keelhaul
    Cult of the Psychic Fetus
    Horror 59
    Madison Crawl
    $10 adv/$12 dos

Lock 3

  • Sat, Sep 4 | 5 PM Gate
    3rd Annual Akron Hip Hop Showcase Presented by Keepers Of The Art
    Rakim
    Whodini
    DJ Mick Boogie
    A Minus
    Navy Blue
    Butta Verses
    Slum Village
    $5

Now That’s Class

  • Fri, Sep 3 | 9 PM
    Jesco White
    Mr. California
    Miss Firecracker
    $13 adv/$15 dos

  • Sat, Sep 4 | 9 PM
    Filmstrip
    Cloud Nothings
    Fangs Out
    Safari
    $5

  • Sun, Sep 5 | 9 PM
    Daily Void
    Wizzard Sleeve
    Folded Shirt
    Bad Cop
    Primitives
    $5

  • Tue, Sep 7 | 9 PM
    TV Buddhas
    Odd Alibi
    The Give and Go’s
    FREE

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Notable Shows in the Greater Cleveland Area

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Shows worth checking out this week in and around Cleveland:

The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

  • Fri, Aug 27| 8:30 PM (8 PM door)
    DEVOtional 2010
    11:30 – International Espionage
    10:45 – The Mutant Mountain Boys
    10:00 -Poopy Necroponde’s Cream-Based Soups (featuring Al Mothersbaugh)
    9:15 – Malcolm Tent
    8:30 -Miniature Colossal Men
    $8.00
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Sat, Aug 28| 12 PM (12 PM door)
    DEVOtional 2010
    10:00 – Spudboys
    8:45 – FartBarf
    7:45 – Mark Mothersbaugh video chat
    6:45 – Nervous Energy
    5:15 – Jerry Casale Q & A
    4:30 – DEVO Makes Something for Everybody reality series
    3:45 – Jenny Lens slideshow
    2:45 – Great Balancing Act
    2:00 – Ken the Magic Corner God
    $20 ($10 after 7 PM)
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Mon, Aug 30| 7:30 PM (7 PM door)
    Keep on the Sunny Side for Cuzin’ Dave Newman
    Bands performing:
    Hillbilly Idol
    Hey Mavis
    Jane Dough
    Waxwings String Band
    Rob Bliss Trio
    Take This Hammer
    Matt Harmon
    Colette
    Doug Wood
    Quinn Sands
    John McGrail
    New Soft Shoe
    (Donations will be accepted at the door for admission)
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Wed, Sep 1| 9 PM (8 PM door)
    Shellac
    Helen Money
    $15.00
    Ballroom | All Ages

  • Wed, Sep 1| 9 PM (8:30 PM door)
    Mammox
    Matthew Forcefed
    Muamin Collective
    Presque VU
    $5.00
    Tavern | All Ages

  • Thu, Sep 2| 8 PM (7 PM door)
    The Breeders
    Times New Viking
    Hot Cha Cha
    $16.00 adv / $18.00 dos
    Ballroom | All Ages

Grog Shop

  • Fri, Aug 27 | 8 PM
    Lou Barlow & The Missingmen
    Wye Oak
    Rainy Day Saints
    $10 adv
    $12 dos

  • Mon, Aug 30 |
    Benefit for Karen Novak
    Unsane
    Craw
    Nonfiction
    & More
    $10 minimum suggested donation

Now That’s Class

  • Sat, Aug 28 | 4 PM
    Strength in Numbers Fest:
    Nation of Thieves
    The Casting Out
    Bike Tough
    Failure to Fall
    Voice of Anger
    Ceasefire
    Deatheater
    The Kids United
    Heads Held High
    Ages
    Exseteras
    Wreak Havoc
    TV Crimes
    Life-Stereo
    Skynet
    Rotten Reason
    Expendable Youth
    $5

Musica

  • Mon, Aug 30 | 8 PM
    Built to Spill
    $20

  • Thurs, Sept 2 | 9 PM
    Cap C & Random X
    Rime Royal
    Train Smoke
    Blu-Sky Jones
    DJ Dulo
    $5

Very happy birthday wishes today to my oldest and best friend, Duane, who first planted the seed for NTSIB in my brain. In honor of his birthday (and because the timing happened to be really good), I’ll be seeing Lou Barlow play tonight. Since Duane got me into Dinosaur Jr., it seems fitting.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wlzr6HCtKo?fs=1]

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Notable Shows in the Greater Cleveland Area

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Shows worth checking out this week in and around Cleveland:

The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

  • Sat, Aug 21| 9 PM (8:30 PM door)
    Celebrity Pilots
    The Modern Electric
    Good Touch Bad Touch
    $6.00
    Tavern | all ages

Grog Shop

  • Mon, Aug 23| 9 PM
    Freedom
    Moth Cock
    Bon Tusciani feat. Ilza
    Missle Command
    DJ JCSS
    Free admission

  • Wed, Aug 25| 8 PM
    Red Buttons
    Dan Miraldi
    Polymerization
    $5

The Kent Stage

  • Fri, Aug 20| 8 PM
    Cadillac Sky
    $20

  • Sat, Aug 21| 8 PM
    15-60-75 (The Numbers Band)
    $20

Let’s close the week with something pretty from Infantree, shall we? Warning: May induce the urge to run barefoot through open fields.

Euphemism from Infantree on Vimeo.