Cleveland, Ohio, might not be an Americana mecca in the way cities such as Nashville and Austin are. But for singer-songwriter Thor Platter, being a working folk-roots musician in the gritty Rust Belt town affords him the kind of creative freedom few artists enjoy. His 2013 solo LP, "Looking For Sunshine," uses brisk acoustic guitar as a mere starting point: Gospel-tinged … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Joshua Lee Nelson (Video)
"Joshua Lee Nelson is a singer/songwriter/musician born and raised in Northcentral Arkansas. He began playing guitar at age 11 and started singing at the age of 15. Josh relocated to Northeast Ohio in 2014 for a fresh start and to dedicate his life to his music career. He is the previous lead singer of the Joshua Lee Nelson Band, however, he currently only performs acoustic … [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...]
#MusicMonday – Dangermuffin (Video)
"Easy, breezy melodies and soul-shaking grooves radiate from this genre-bending roots trio. Dangermuffin brings thoughtful tunes that are both heartfelt and truthful. Their haunting harmonies and go-with-the-flow vibe invite listeners to kick back, relax, and be consumed by the ethereal rhythmic backbone and inspiring messages Dangermuffin has to offer. Lyrically, they … [Read more...]
