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28/06/2024

23/06/2024

Good to see One World Tribe back in action! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/GuzrVPi3QVLaKExJ/

22/06/2024

In 1968, Jimmy Page was looking for new members for his band, the Yardbirds, which he had joined in 1966. He first saw Robert Plant singing with his band, Hobbstweedle, at a college in Birmingham. Impressed by Plant's voice, Page thought it was too great to have gone undiscovered and wondered if Plant was difficult to work with. The meeting was arranged by Terry Reid, lead singer of Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers. Reid, who had commitments with the Rolling Stones and declined offers to join both Page's new project and Deep Purple, recommended Plant instead. Page then chose Plant as the vocalist for his new band, which he initially named The New Yardbirds. Reid also suggested Plant's drummer, John Bonham. This lineup, with Yardbirds bassist Chris Dreja, eventually evolved into Led Zeppelin.

08/06/2024

Flashback: Anyone remember this?

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesWicked (Live) · First LightLive at the Empire℗ 2008 Little Fish RecordsReleased on: 2008-09-30Auto-generated by...

29/05/2024

Tonight from 6 to 9, BBQ & Blues continues at Sweet Pork Wilson's as Taylor Lamborn takes the stage to lay down the grooves!

22/05/2024

Going to be a busy summer!

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park will soon launch its fourth annual Rhythm on the River—a free concert series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Howe Meadow, featuring local and national musician, food trucks, and plenty of natural beauty

02/05/2024

Home for the summer and looking for an exciting new opportunity? Would you like to gain experience in the entertainment industry? Are you interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes at large-scale productions in a fast-paced environment? If this has piqued your interest, please keep reading!


IATSE Local 27 is looking for seasonal Stagehands to join our crew for events throughout the Cleveland area. We have a jam-packed schedule, and we’ll need a lot of help! (Shifts will vary.) If you’re interested and available this summer, please text the word STAGE to 866-458-2460 and follow the prompts. Please be patient with us as we work through contacting everyone who replies. We will get back to you as soon as possible.


“AJR” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (June 27)
“The Rolling Stones” / Cleveland Browns Stadium (June 15)
“Justin Timberlake” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (July 7)
“Def Leppard” & “Journey” / Progressive Field (July 30)
“WWE Smackdown” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Aug-2)
“WWE Summerslam” / Cleveland Browns Stadium (Aug-3)
“Missy Elliot” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Aug-14)
“Billy Joel” & “Rod Stewart” / Cleveland Browns Stadium (Sept-13)
“Jeff Lynne’s ELO” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Sept-14)

In order to be eligible for referral, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid state driver's license or ID and a Social Security card, or a valid US Passport. You must be willing and able to work within the Cleveland area.

Who are we?
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is a labor union representing over 140,000 technicians, artisans, and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theater, motion picture & television production, as well as tradeshows in the US and Canada. Chartered in 1894, Local 27 provides stagehand labor to venues such as the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, CSU Wolstein Center, Playhouse Square, and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.


What do we do?
The stagehand is responsible for performing various tasks including but not limited to:
• Building sets and performing a variety of backstage and maintenance tasks;
• Construct set pieces, risers, stages, musical equipment, etc.;
• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process for events including but not limited to setup and tear down of all event/productions, as well as numerous assignments required by the event;
• Loading and unloading trucks;
• Assisting in the assembly and disassembly of show productions;
• Spotlight, light, sound, and video board operation during shows/events for qualified personnel;
• Assist with video, sound and light production before, during and after shows;
• Move furniture, road cases, miscellaneous equipment;
• Duties may include setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables and other furnishings and equipment;
• Perform routine facility maintenance as related to backstage and production areas.

01/05/2024

OTD in ‘66, ‘Eleanor Rigby’ was recorded.

The song was a shock to many pop listeners in 1966, with its bleak message of depression and desolation, with a somber, funeral-like backing.

“The first few bars just came to me,” said Paul.

"Daisy Hawkins picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been."

According to Paul, Daisy Hawkins was an older woman who he got to know very well. He would go shopping for her and sit in her kitchen listening to stories and her crystal radio set.

"Just hearing her stories enriched my soul and influenced the songs I would later write."

Paul explained that her name did not work in the lyrics.

“Then the name "Father McCartney" came to me – and "all the lonely people". But I thought people would think it was supposed to be my dad, sitting knitting his socks. Dad's a happy lad. So I went through the telephone book and I got the name McKenzie.”

Paul said he made up the name “Eleanor Rigby” because he liked it but it was pointed out that the graveyard at St. Peter’s Church in Liverpool where John and Paul first met has a gravestone with the name “Eleanor Rigby.” Paul admits he may have been subconsciously influenced by the gravestone.

None of the Beatles played instruments on the song, although John and George did contribute harmony vocals with Paul’s lead vocals.

Instead, the song employs a classical string ensemble – an octet of studio musicians, comprising four violins, two violas and two cellos, all performing a score composed by George Martin.

Photo below is of George Martin and Paul in December 1966. Photo taken by David Graves.

There are no known photos of this recording session and we thank Boris for matching this image with our post.

16/04/2024

The Ark Band to perform in Chillicothe:

Ross County - The Chillicothe Art League hosts the 24th Annual "Earth Gathering" festival, a celebration of art, music, and nature, on the lawn of the Pump House Center for the Arts in Yoctangee Park. Featuring a lineup of local bands, artisan vendors, and family-friendly activities, the festival pr

12/04/2024

Rare footage from the Cleveland Agora, featuring Southside Johnny with Bruce Springsteen!

From Brucebase: Bruce (and several E-Streeters) with Southside Johnny in the early hours of August 31 (1978) following their gig at the Richfield Coliseum. S...

08/03/2024

OH YEAH!

03/03/2024

Never heard this before!

25/01/2024

t’s no surprise that artificial intelligence is just about all anyone is talking about, and SoundExchange is doing its part to make sure that the rights of creators are at the center of conversations lawmakers are having about AI.
That’s why SoundExchange is proud to support a new bipartisan bill that was introduced this month in the House of Representatives. The No AI Fake Replicas and Unauthorized Duplications Act of 2023 (No AI FRAUD Act) will establish safeguards to protect against generative AI abuses creating non-consensual deepfakes and voice clones.
“The music industry is the tip of the spear in the fight against unauthorized generative AI,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Every day, music artists are being exploited as their creative works are harvested, manipulated, and repackaged without consent, credit, or compensation. The No AI FRAUD Act will create a federal property right for likeness and voice while providing real penalties for companies and individuals who attempt to steal and profit off the intellectual property of music creators.”
We encourage all creators to contact their legislators in support of this bill. The Human Artistry CampAIgn, of which SoundExchange is a founding member, has a website where it’s easy to send an email to your officials with one click. Click here for more details and to take action!
Also on the AI front, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee introduced the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act this month, to update Tennessee’s Protection of Personal Rights law and reaffirm the state’s preservation of individual voice, image, and likeness as irresponsible and unethical AI develops in the form of deepfakes and voice cloning.
“Evolving laws to keep pace with technology is essential to protecting the creative community,” said Huppe. “As we embrace the enormous potential of artificial intelligence, Tennessee is working to ensure that music and those who make it are protected under the law from exploitation without consent, credit, and compensation. We applaud the cradle of country music and the birthplace of rock n’ roll for leading the way.” Elevate your voice in support of the American Music Fairness Act and help secure compensation for artists on AM/FM radio!
To join the campaign and show your support, visit: musicfairnessaction.org.

07/01/2024

Nice write up on homies - Tropidelic - making Cleveland proud with their steady rise on the national music scene!

With its eighth album on the way, one of the city’s biggest breakout bands reflects on its rise in Cleveland and around the world. By Annie Nickoloff

27/12/2023

Annie Nickloff's top Cleveland releases for 2023:

Tons of great new tunes arrived in Northeast Ohio in 2023. Rewind and listen. By Annie Nickoloff

23/12/2023

Wishing everyone a "Merry Cleveland Christmas" from Little Fish Records!

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesHave a Merry Cleveland Christmas · Alan DouglasMistletoe Melodies℗ 2000 Allen Bradley Music/BMIReleased on: 202...

08/11/2023

The Greater Cleveland Music Census is NOW LIVE!

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! The Greater Cleveland Music Census is a community-led initiative to gain a better understanding of the current Greater Cleveland area music and live entertainment ecosystem.

Open to: Creatives - musicians, DJ's, comics, burlesque performers, Presenters - venue, promoter & talent bookers, and Other Industry Professionals - revenue workers, managers, agents, publicists, attorneys, studio engineers, production staff, music journalists, sound, stage & lighting and other professionals in the music and live entertainment ecosystem residing or working in the Greater Cleveland region.

The census data will help drive informed and meaningful solutions - MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Take the Survey Now!
https://www.research.net/r/GCleveMSa
Learn more about the census here:
https://clevelandrocksppf.org/census/

05/06/2023

The Ark Band will be performing at Southern Illinois University, July 27th. Check out the attached article.

CARBONDALE — The Sunset Concerts Series, a Southern Illinois summer tradition since 1978, kicks off June 22 with six weeks of free musical entertainment for all ages and interests.

16/05/2023

Yeah - would have been the weekend for the Hessler Street in the middle of the month of May. So in remembrance:

After a 50-year run, the Hessler Street Fair ended after its 2019 event. Now, the Grog Shop will feature some of the fest's musicians and vendors in an upcoming weekend of shows. By Annie Nickoloff