The Wild Embers are a gypsy-esque musical collective from Kent. They exist partially outside of time. The band will be performing at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. EDITOR'S NOTE: Owen Dolbear, the band’s drummer, was in Thailand at the time of this interview. Describe your legend: In the far … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox Legends: Deb Zep and Beezy Douglas
Deb Zep and Beezy Douglas are musicians and storytellers hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. They will be joining forces with some fellow legends at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. Describe your legend: In the far future, what will people say about you? BZ: Sorry, I’m too humble to answer this … [Read more...]
Chicago-based alternative jazz trio makes Akron debut Nov. 9
The Chicago-based Joe Policastro Trio will stop through Akron later this week as part of a final tour cycle supporting film and TV music. “This show at BLU Jazz is part of our final tour cycle in support of Screen Sounds, an album featuring re-workings of music from film/TV,” said bassist and bandleader Joe Policastro. “BLU Jazz looks incredible, has a great reputation and … [Read more...]
Luthier carries on hand-crafted music tradition in Kenmore workshop
A man sits down in the small workshop behind his house on a warm summer morning, dog at his feet, and begins sketching in a notebook. “Right now in my head it’s perfect, there are no flaws,” says Joe Heindel who’s a luthier, meaning he creates and repairs stringed instruments by hand. He even carves the wood using hand tools. His preferred creations are guitars: archtops, to … [Read more...]
RooReeds Concert at Hower House Museum
RooReeds Concert at Hower House Museum Friday, April 7, 2017 7:00-8:30 pm The University of Akron School of Music and the Friends of the Hower House present RooReeds, a reed quintet composed of graduate students playing oboe, saxophone, clarinet, bassoon and bass clarinet, under the direction of Cynthia Cioffari. RooReeds present “From Rags … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Ballinloch (Video)
"Tradition, Music, Poetry, Beauty, Ships, Sea, Immigration, Rebellion, Work, Connection. The music and songs of Ballinloch come from the stories and traditions of our families, our island, our village, our home." – Ballinloch website Members: Marcus Dirk, Mary Ann Beach, Maureen Reich & Patrick Faith Leave a comment letting us know what you … [Read more...]
Central 8 Studios finds new sounds inside church, showcases local bands
Studio owners Nathan Doutt, Mike Fragasse and Danny Cullman have been tirelessly churning out records from their state of the art recording facility in South Akron for over 11 years– until they bought a church. “Every band dreams of making an album inside of a church and we’ve designed the new studio to capture those sounds and dreams,” said co-owner Nathan Doutt. “We’ve … [Read more...]
Jazz with Jack Schantz & his Combo at Hower House Museum
Friday, February 17, 2017 7:00-8:30 pm Surprise someone special with tickets for a lively evening of jazzy romance at the Hower House Museum. Ticket price includes a self-guided tour of the vintage Valentine exhibit; the Cellar Door Store will be open from 6:00 until 7:00 pm. Light refreshments following. Prepaid reservations by February 13. Limited seating. Call … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Daniel Rylander (Video)
"Rylander touches on a wide variety of genres from indie rock to country and blues. It’s hard not to find at least one song that you like. Plus his voice is amazing. It’s fresh, young, and a bit soulful." – Bronlynn Thurman, Tea Time with the Mad Artist "It was on May 2, 2012 that Daniel received news that his older brother, 2nd Lt. David E. … [Read more...]
Application open for Tuesday Musical’s 2017 Scholarship Competition
Tuesday Musical is accepting on-line applications starting Jan. 1 through Feb. 1 for its 2017 Scholarship Competition. Open to college and university music performance and/or music education majors who are Ohio residents or who are enrolled at an Ohio academic institution, the competition will take place March 25 in Guzzetta Hall at The University of Akron’s … [Read more...]
