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SeptemberSep 15 Monday 08
Cleveland Concert Update: September 15th - September 30th
Monday, September 15th: Pack A.D. @ Wilbert's.
Tuesday, September 16th: Jessica Lea Mayfield, The Magpies @ Beachland Tavern. Boss Martians, Brimstone Howl, The Crusaders of Love, Life Partners and DJ Hot Trash @ Now That's Class.
Wednesday, September 17th: High Places, …
SeptemberSep 13 Saturday 08
Moving Pictures: "We've Never Lied (Live/Solo Acoustic)" by Jessica Lea Mayfield
One of the first things you notice about Jessica Lea Mayfield, besides that powerful voice of an old, heavy soul who's lived through a ten lives of hard times, is how she can turn a song on its end with the twist of a single phrase. At the beginning of "We've Never …
SeptemberSep 12 Friday 08
"I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are Cool" by El Ten Eleven
Ten, Fifteen years ago, I'd hear a band like the LA instrumental rock duo, El Ten Eleven, and think to myself, "I hope these dudes never sell out." Today, when I listen to El Ten Eleven, I think to myself, "These dudes could sell every song on their album for car …
SeptemberSep 10 Wednesday 08
C'mon Get Heavy with F*cked Up
Over the past couple years, Fucked Up have built up a reputation as being one of the most forward thinking and most progressive, modern punk bands. First, there was the more epic than f*ck, 18+ minute "Year of the Pig," single, released last year on What's Your …
SeptemberSep 9 Tuesday 08
"Palmitos Park" by El Guincho
While not overly familiar with Spanish culture, I still remember enough of my high school Spanish lessons to know what a fiesta is and what a fiesta sounds like. A fiesta, or party to those American's reading today, is a celebration, like when the Spaniards get …
"Reincarnation Blues" by Grails
From Grails second album of 2008, Doomsdayer's Holiday, comes another heavy and spiritual, instrumental jam. With "Reincarnation Blues," the band take an ancient Eastern melody, one that's tailor made for a stylish, art house kung-fu movie, and metal-ize it with layers …
The Rockometer feat. Bloc Party, The Verve, The Walkmen, The Stills, and Jaguar Love
Bloc Party
Intimacy
Atlantic
Grr...Bloc Party's angry. And when Bloc Party's angry, they do as angry bands do, they rail against anyone and anything within railing distance. Yet, as angry as vocalist Kele Okereke sounds, it's not always apparent what he's angry about. Is …
SeptemberSep 6 Saturday 08
"Ghost in the Trees" and "Graveyard Drug Party" by Thee Oh Sees
Although Thee Oh Sees are an American band, as American as mom, apple pie, baseball, and Brittney Spears, there's something strangely alien about their sound. Lead Oh See, John Dwyer delivers his lines in a monochromatic, almost robotic tone, while Brigid Dwyer's …
SeptemberSep 5 Friday 08
"Neil Diamond Entry" by Witch Hats
Not to be confused with the similarly named medieval metal band, Witch's Hat, Australia's Witch Hats deliver some of the finest in modern scum and scuzz this side of Clockcleaner. Yet, unlike the notorious band of instigators from Philly, whose last album was loaded …
"Getting Out of Bed" by The Hospitals
Does this one sound familiar?
MP3: The Hospitals - Getting Out of Bed
No? Maybe this will jog your memory.
After hearing "Getting Out of Bed," by The Hospitals you shouldn't be too surprised to learn their family tree branches off to some other notable acts in the new …
Vote Early And Vote Often
Voting is now open in the Cleveland Scene's annual Best of Cleveland Reader's Poll, and new to this year's ballot is the Best Local Music Blog category. I'm not one to publicly beg for votes, but...any vote(s) you cast for I Rock Cleveland would be much appreciated.
SeptemberSep 4 Thursday 08
From the IRCWHQ Newsdesk: The Curious Case of The Bandwidth Bandits Continues + Non Bandwidth Related News on Some Ohio Rockers
* The Curious Case of the Bandwidth Bandits continues: I wish I could give you more of an update, but I'm still going back and forth with my hosting company. I've been assured that the admins are currently looking into this matter and I should hear something shortly. …
Blitzen Trapper Do Daytrotter
Blitzen Trapper's third Daytrotter Session has just been released onto The Internets. Their four song set includes one number you may have heard already in "Furr," the title track from their forthcoming Subpop release, two numbers from a tour only EP, and is rounded …
And We're Back
For those of you who have been following The Curious Case of The Bandwidth Bandits, we finally have resolution, and it's a good one. The system admins at my hosting company were able to solve the case, concluding I didn't go .5 TB over my bandwidth limit for the month, …
SeptemberSep 3 Wednesday 08
Cleveland Concert Update
Friday, September 5th: Beardo Bandini and Double Murder Suicide @ Grog Shop.
Saturday, September 6th: Journey, Heart, and Cheap Trick @ Blossom. Lowry, Low Water, Volta Sound, Voxcaster (Eric from the Yawns) @ Beachland Tavern. Dr. Teeth, Space Goblin, Posh Army, Post …
The Curious Case of the Bandwidth Bandits, Or, The Hidden Dangers of Running a Music Blog
Here's the situation: Over the weekend I was notified that I was in danger in exceeding my monthly allotment of bandwidth on the server which hosts all of I Rock Clevleand's mp3 files. Before I could act, I blew past 1 TB, and was already at 1.5TB. Obviously, I'd like …
AugustAug 31 Sunday 08
From the IRCWHQ Newsdesk: This Moment in Black History Set to Release Single In Support of Obama
Cleveland's This Moment in Black History are poised to enter the ever crowded field of Barrack Obama tribute songs with their own contribution to campaign music history with the soon to be released "Obama." It's armed with the biggest guitar riff of support this side …
AugustAug 30 Saturday 08
One From the Vaults: "2 Sisters" by Prisonshake
It's occurred to me that some of you may not understand why I'm so stoked to get my hands on Prisonshake's new album and similarly stoked to see them live at the Grog on September 20th. So, let's take a trip to the vaults:
Prisonshake come from a different era, a time …
Cleveland Americana Fest Takes Place This Weekend
With performances encompassing country, blues, alt-country, folk, and all types of American roots music, and with shows spanning three days, there's bound to be something for both the twang lovers, and those who prefer to live their lives twang free.
Friday, August 29 @ …
AugustAug 29 Friday 08
"Kiss Me Again" by Jessica Lea Mayfield
I'm going to let you in on a little secret: When you hear Jessica Lea Mayfield's new disc, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt, you are going to be thoroughly impressed.
Some of you may recognize her as the young artist from Kent who used to play gigs around town under the name …