"Erin Burke is a young singer/songwriter from Cleveland. She released her first EP in February 2015, and is in the process of writing new originals for an album she wants to put together in the coming year. She performs in her own solo shows, in a duet with Randall Comous and is one of the lead singers in Rock The House Band. She is continually looking for new opportunities to … [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 – 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 – Gretchen Pleuss (Video)
Ohio native Gretchen Pleuss is an up-and-coming songwriter with a seasoned sound.The influences of Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, and Paul Simon can be heard in Gretchen's unique chord progressions and vocal nuances. Her lyrics paint vivid images and scenarios, resonating with listeners at uncomfortably deep levels. "Do not be surprised if you hear Gretchen's name … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – The Gage Brothers (Video)
The Gage Brothers started in March 2014 when two brothers, Ben and Zach Gage, spent a sunday afternoon kicking around old folk songs and singing some harmonies. From there the group has evolved naturally and quickly, gaining the reputation as one of the hardest working groups in their area. The Gage boys come from a large family nestled in the rural parts of northeast Ohio, and … [Read more...]
