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Eclectic influences put stamp on Modern Life
Singer-guitarist Rocco Sait of local band Modern Life describes his quartet as an alternative, folk, indie-rock, experimental kind of band.
‘Cats’ has more than nine lives
There’s a funny scene in the old NBC comedy “Mad About You” where the Buchmans share a cab with a gentleman going to see “Cats” for the first time.
Battle of bands has become a tradition
Barry Gabel, senior vice president of marketing for Live Nation, recalls the origins of the High School Rock Off.
Deo Vendice likes its chances of winning
When it comes to the annual Tri-C High School Rock Off, local band Deo Vindice is as opinionated about music as it is confident of its talents.
Battered bull rider gets back in the ring
When the Professional Championship Bull Riding and Barrel Racing event comes to Cleveland on Saturday, one of its competitors will be Jay Morrow.
Smashing debut brings Muffs back for more
After a memorable show last fall, New York’s The Bloody Muffs have booked a return trip to Youngstown for a Friday show at Cedars.
Bevan looks at hard times on introspective album
When troubadour Alex Bevan decided to write his 19th studio album, the Northeast Ohio native felt inspired by the troubled times
Parody with pious pop
The Christian contemporary-music world is being turned on its head with pop-music parody “Altar Boyz.”
Tour is about having fun
An intimate evening among good friends with genuine moments and more is what Sarah McLachlan had in mind for her new tour.
Girl Talk’s song collages strike a new sonic chord
Just a lot of winks and nods done in a cool way is what Gregg Gillis does really well under his mash-up project Girl Talk.
ATOM Band, Riggins keep the music alive
For veteran bassist Ernest Riggins, performing on New Year’s Eve is just another gig.
Presque Vu: a word to the broken-hearted
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Among the influences a musician can cite today that are
Love Turns Hate: Don’t let the name fool you
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If there was ever an emo-sounding band name or song
Touring production respects author’s vision ‘Grease’ is the word
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When David O’Brien was asked to dir-ect the national
‘Nutcracker’ ballet gets Russian touch
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When it comes to holiday productions, there are some
Soulja Boy is aiming for a Grammy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A few years removed from his breakout hit single “Crank
BRYAN ADAMS || Rocker goes bare bones in acoustic show
Bryan Adams is coming to town for an intimate show tonight at Powers Auditorium.
Eighth Whale lets music do the talking
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The members of Pittsburgh-based band Eighth Whale, which
Click Clack’s ‘Howling’ is a sonic boom
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Click Clack Boom’s Nathaniel Hoho may be from central
Shinedown acoustic show will be one for the fans
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After Shinedown’s amazing run over the past few years,
Colvin’s career took slight turn
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Shawn Colvin is best known for her 1997 radio hit “Sunny
HotChaCha turns on the heat with new sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past few years, Cleveland quartet HotChaCha —
For ‘Billy Elliot’ dance chief, art imitates life
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Fiction mirroring reality is what Kurt Froman, the
Jann Klose
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Going back to where it all started to see familiar faces
Bluesman Tinsley Ellis continues to rock out
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Perhaps living up to the adage you can’t teach an old dog
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas rockers are branching out
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Imagine if Don Draper, the fictional advertising whiz
‘Legally Blonde’ A musical with a message
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com R-E-S-P-E-C-T is what Elle Woods wants, no demands, in
Los Lonely Boys: Tex-Mex trio goes acoustic on tour
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Originally the plan this year called for the Los Lonely
Drinking, smoking & cussing with Ron White
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com You can’t tame comedian Ron White. Whether it’s ex-
A cartoon come to life: That’s ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For those Gen Xers who grew up with Saturday morning
Hynde calls ‘Fidelity’ her best
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The “Talk of the Town” once again, Chrissie Hynde, Rock
Clavelli brings one-man show to Playhouse
By MILAN PAURICH Entertainment@vindy.com New Castle, Pa., native Chris Clavelli will be
Zach Deputy discovers success as one-man band
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com Zach Deputy didn’t start out as a looping artist;
Gospel music contest showcases sweet sound
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com Christian singer CeCe Winans will be the first to tell
Cavo rides Daughtry boost on its own tour From sidelight to limelight
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Being in a rock band can create an alternate reality
Performing never gets old for Montgomery Gentry
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past decade, country-music act Montgomery
Rustbelt City to make its Youngstown debut
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Dan Spencer left Ohio in late 2008 to study audio
Phoenix Rising excited to open up for Seether
By JOHN BENSON Entertainment@vindy.com When local modern-rock band Phoenix Rising was pegged as
The Oak Ridge Boys: A new sound for an old band
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past seven decades there have been many
With new singer, the sound is Sublime
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Here’s a quiz: name an early ’90s band that changed music
Hinder still living dream with ‘American Nightmare’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Hinder frontman Austin Winkler’s party image may precede
Cereal Banter finds that less is more
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Despite what you hear about the Rock Hall City, Boardman
Can’t forget these Drive-Bys
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The members of the Drive-By Truckers have had many labels
Bell’s quirky type of pop resonates
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Upstate New York artist Christopher Bell considers
Rapid rise still amazes Zac Brown bandmates
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Country music fans aren’t the only ones amazed at the
Motley Crue to take up Ozzfest torch
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For nearly three decades, M ∂tley Cr ºe has been living
Website founder is excited about local B.o.B. show
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In the fickle word of hip-hop concert tours, Northeast
Canfield native gives a peek behind the mask ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A native of Canfield, Amy Marsico, 39, remembers being a
Bonfrog Festival Lord of the Yum-Yum is a pop-culture roast
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Over the past five years, musician Paul
Ekoostik hookah maintains steady pace
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Whereas some groups start out with an all-out sprint for
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