"Since its beginning in 1998, Cuyuga has been fortunate enough to share the stage (playing their unique brand of Jam-Folk) with the likes of Fairport Convention, Leftover Salmon, David Nelson, The Big Wu, DSO and Vince Welnick of The Grateful Dead, while releasing two CD’s along the way: 'The Euc' in 1998 as well as 'Orange Stone Groove' in 2001. In 2013 Cuyuga … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – The RailShakers (Video)
"Country with a classically-trained violinist. Folk with a Bonham-inspired drummer. Rockabilly with a tattoo-deficient guitarist/singer. Rock with a bassist that yearns to play 'Pig In a Pen.' RailShakers are proof that these paradoxes do indeed exist. Three-part harmonies, harmonica, well-crafted percussion and clever arrangements make the original music of … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Vicki Chew (Video)
"When I think about my parents and my childhood, what stands out is music – music and dancing and plenty of it. Jazz, big band, dixieland and the great American songbook. I grew up listening to the best music and the best players and vocalists- Ella, Sarah, Frank and Louis, putting their signatures on the great songs. Meanwhile upstairs a different kind of music … [Read more...]
The Gage Brothers win audiences with infectious Americana music
As I pulled up to Ben Gage’s North Hill home to sit in on a Gage Brothers rehearsal, I was excited. I’d seen them perform a couple of weeks before at their JamTurtle TV recording session, and I was eager to get to know the guys behind the music. The evening at David Sullivan’s JamTurtle TV had been special. The small basement studio was packed with fans and loved ones who … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Dragon Wagon (Video)
"Dragon Wagon originally began out of the amazingly talented Ann Arbor Michigan music scene, and has grown to be one of the staple Midwest Americana bands. At its roots it is music made by a great group of friends doing what they love. Dragon wagon keeps up a relentless touring schedule through the harsh winters and the beautiful summers. You can find them at some of the … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Splitroot (Video)
"Splitroot plays music that is inspired by a long list of very old musical traditions including (but not limited to) New Orleans traditional jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass and Mississippi Delta Blues. Since Splitroot’s inception in 2012, they have played a number of great shows at places like The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, Rock City Tap House and The … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Boy=Girl (Video)
"This is a power duo! They may play sparse & intimate. They may rock it out. Either way, you get penetrating harmonies and captivating playing. A mix of traditional and contemporary music, with an emphasis on originals." – Boy=Girl Facebook Page Members: Jen Maurer and Paul Kovac "There are times when I feel like Lt. John J. Dunbar, stationed at my outpost in the … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – The MuckleBuck (Video)
"The MuckleBuck are already starting to weave auditory journeys for everyone who stumbles across their music. Genres are bent, minds are expanded, and faces are left smiling on any given night at a MuckleBuck show. Combining the best elements of jam, funk, rock, and awesome, The MuckleBuck bring fans together for a dance party and pull them through a musical brand new musical … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Flyin’ Jays (Video)
"The Flyin' Jays are quickly becoming a favorite on the Lake Erie islands and put in bay. Utilizing acoustic instruments with blazing riffs and big vocal harmonies, they create a unique sound all their own. The band plays popular music from the good ole days to current pop hits, all with an island twist. And they don't just play covers. Their original music is extremely unique … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Stoned and Beautiful (Video)
"Calling itself a 'garage funk power trio,' [Stoned and Beautiful] boasts, 'We like to rock. If your face likes to rock, we will rock your face.' It's an appropriate motto given the trippy music here on the group's debut." – Cleveland Scene Magazine Members: Josh Laird (Guitar & Vocal), Dreadlock Dave McDougald (Bass & Vocals) and John Smith (Drums & … [Read more...]