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July 13 - 27, 2016 • VOLUME 16 • ISSUE 12

•CONTENTSCONTENTS•WHAT ABOUT JAZZ 5Jazz Events

WINE 101 6Sangria Recipes

BLUESVILLE 8Blues News

ON THE BEAT 12Fun Things to See and Do

MUSIC REVIEW 15Daryl Stuemer

BREW NEWS 16New craft beers

KICKIN IT 17Country Music News

MUSIC REVIEW 19Surftones

MOVIE REVIEWS 21West Side Steve reviews CELL, THE BFG and THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

MIND BODY SPIRIT 23Anna and the Angels

STAY IN TUNE 25A Perspective from a luthier’s workshop

CONCERT REVIEW 26Billy Joel

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SNARP FARKLE 30CurserCusser!

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THE MIDWEST MARDI GRASNelson Ledges Quarry Park - July 22nd – 24th Most of us have always wanted to be in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, but we’ve never quite made it happen. Now there is an opportunity to experience the celebration and the music of two of the Big Easy’s most respected and celebrated groups, right here in Northeast Ohio. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park hosts The Midwest Mardi Gras, featuring Dumpstaphunk, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and several other New Orleans Jazz style groups!

Dumpstaphunk stands out among New Orleans’ best, as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City. Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival stage, and descended from Neville family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship and complex funk and jazz arrangements with soulful melodies that are simple enough for anyone to enjoy. In Big Easy tradition, dueling baselines from Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III set off one of the dirtiest rhythm sections on the planet, while Ivan Neville lights up the Hammond B3 keys and Ian Neville’s funky guitar riff s send the groove into overdrive. The band recently welcomed Alvin Ford Jr. (New Orleans born and raised powerhouse drummer) to the quintet,as their newest member. Dumpstaphunk tosses around lead vocals and four-part harmonies the way Sly & the Family Stone did, but with three studio albums under their belt, the group stands on the merit of their own material. Songs like “Dancin’ To The Truth” from their latest record off er an escape into the funky sublime, sharing the true spirit of New Orleans with every note.

Formed in 2003, Dumpstaphunk was initially put together by keyboardist Ivan Neville (son of Aaron Neville), on a whim in order to perform a solo gig at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Ivan called in cousin Ian Neville (guitar), the double-bass bottom of both Nick Daniels and Tony Hall, and drummer Raymond Weber to round out the show. The band was voted “New Orleans Best Funk Band” in 2014 by Off beat Magazine and Gambit Weekly, and performs at some of the world’s largest music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Voodoo Music Experience, Hangout Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, 10,000 Lakes, High Sierra, Outside Lands Festival, Gathering Of The Vibes, Dave Matthews Caravan, and now playing in their 12th consecutive year at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band ultimately grew out of the youth music program established by Danny Barker at New Orleans’ Fairview

Baptist Church in 1972. Barker started the “Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band” with the goal of providing young people with a positive outlet for their energies. The band achieved considerable local popularity and transformed itself into a professional outfi t led by trumpeter Leroy Jones, known as the Hurricane Brass Band. By 1976, however, opportunities for brass bands were drying up; Jones left the group to play mainstream jazz and, after a brief period as the Tornado Brass Band, the group fell apart.

Nevertheless, a few of the musicians from the Tornado band, including Gregory Davis, continued to rehearse. They continued to add members and instruments to the mix, including Roger Lewis on saxophone. By this point the popularity of brass band music in New Orleans was at a low ebb, and paying gigs were rare, a circumstance which infl uenced the early development of the band. During this period, one sousaphone was replaced by an electric bass, the percussionists began to employ the drum kit and a new direction began to take shape.

The band’s popularity began to take off in 1984, when promoter George Wein booked them on a tour of southern Europe, and when they returned to the United States they secured engagements at two clubs in New York, Tramp’s and The Village Gate, where their original short bookings were ultimately extended to six weeks. After a week at home in New Orleans the band travelled to California for four weeks, and before the year was out made three more trips to Europe. 1984 also saw the recording and release of the band’s fi rst album, My Feet Can’t Fail Me Now, on the Concord Jazz label. To describe how the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has arrived at its 35th Anniversary, trumpet player Gregory Davis employs a tried-and true New Orleans-centric analogy: “It ends up being like a pot of gumbo – you drop in a little okra, drop in a little shrimp, you drop in some crabs. Before you know it, you’ve mixed in all these diff erent ingredients and you’ve got a beautiful soup. That was our approach to music early on and it still is today.”

Visit www.nlqp.com for ticket information and pricing as well as performance schedules. There are a wide variety of passes available. From one day passes, to those which include camping for the entire weekend and attendance to all shows. We couldn’t make it to New Orleans, but thanks to Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, the Mardi Gras is coming to us!

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Gilligan’s Island Sangria Recipe

This recipe celebrates Ginger, the movie star, along with the sweetness of Mary-Anne, represented by the peaches! It adds in oranges for tropical fl air. Ingredients:1oz Triple Sec1oz Ginger LiqueurPeachesRed wine Add the triple sec and ginger liqueur into a glass. Next, add in the peaches. Frozen peaches act as natural ice cubes when the weather gets warm. If they’re fresh peaches, then you can slice them up into smaller bits to make it easier to suck them in while you drink the sangria. Fill with red wine. To make this into a party punch, use 4oz of triple sec, 4oz of ginger liqueur, plus a full 750oz bottle of red wine. Add as many peaches as meet your needs.

Lemon Sangria Recipe

Summertime conjures up images of lemonade stands and fresh lemonade served by the pool. Here’s an adult version of lemonade which is very tasty! Ingredients1 750ml bottle red wine (slightly sweet is best but dry works too)6 oz lemon juice2 lemons, sliced up1/2 cup sugar1 - 2 liter bottle lemon lime soda

Mix together the red wine, lemon juice, lemons and sugar in a large pitcher or bowl and Chill overnight. The next day, add in the soda so the bubbles are fresh. Pour the sangria into a large pitcher over ice cubes. Garnish with lemon wheels. The perfect wine beverage to feature at a summer party. It has a great, refreshing fl avor!


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Road Trips for Blues ….

31st ANNUAL DAYTON BLUES FESTIVALSunday, July 17 The 2016 Downtown Summer Music Series continues with the Dayton Blues Festival, presented by the City of Dayton. Enjoy some of the best blues bands and performers from the Dayton region and beyond. This free festival features seven live bands and food, beer, and merchandise vendors. It is held at Dave Hall Plaza from 1 – 9 pm.Dayton Blues Festival scheduled performers include R.B. Stone, the Joe Tellmann Band, Brown Street Breakdown, Eldorado Brown, The New Royal Blues, Schu-Shake Redemption, and the Duke Robillard Band.Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Sorry, no tents, coolers, pets, grills, outside food and/or beverages allowed on festival grounds. Free water is provided. Call 333-8400 or visit www.daytonbluesociety.com

17th ANNUAL LEBANON BLUES FESTIVALSaturday, August 6 Visit historic downtown Lebanon, Ohio (south of Dayton) and enjoy 8 blues bands, your favorite foods, and a deluxe beer garden. Admission is FREE! The 17th Annual Lebanon Blues Festival will be held August 6th from 11 am to 11 pm in Historic Downtown Lebanon amongst the great shops and restaurants that Lebanon has to off er. Enjoy some great blues bands and music, your favorite festival foods, and a deluxe beer garden. Gaze at over 150 classic cars in the Blues, BBQ, and Bumpers Car Show. Red Hot Blues Run begins at 7:00 pm. 2016 Band Lineup for August 6: Gene Justice; The Brad Hatfi eld Band; Rhythm Jones; The New Charters; The Doug Hart Band; Cheryl Renee; Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials and The Jay Jesse Johnson Band. (See website below for schedule.) Highlight - Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials have been called the “world’s #1 houserocking blues band”. Lil’ Ed Williams has come a long way, from working at Chicago’s Red Carpet Car Wash to appearing on national television, from gigging at the smallest ghetto blues bars to performing on the biggest international concert stages. The master bluesman has been described as “the liveliest blues showman alive, with an explosive, good-rocking guitar sound and the stage moves to match.” -- Philadelphia Daily News Mixing smoking slide guitar boogies and raw-boned Chicago shuffl es with the deepest slow-burners, Lil’ Ed and his blistering Blues Imperials deliver the blues, from gloriously riotous and rollicking to intensely emotional and moving. Not since the heyday of Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers has a blues band made such a consistently joyful noise. Currently celebrating almost 30 years together, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials ply their musical talents with skills honed to a razor’s edge. Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials continue to bring their wildly fun Chicago blues to “Ed Heads” new and old, wherever they may be. After almost a quarter century together ,and thousands of gigs, they have no plans to slow down anytime soon. Mulberry, Broadway and sections of Cherry and Mechanic streets will be closed for the event, which also features a classic car show and a motorcycle show. A beer garden, located in the park next to The Golden Lamb, will sell $4 Miller, Coors, Fat Tire, Angry Orchard and Mike’s Hard for the duration of the festival. Food vendors include pizzas and hamburgers, as well as Cajun, German, and Greek foods for $3 to $5. Kids games will be available, as well as children’s and adult races sponsored by the Lebanon Parks and Recreation department. Pre-registration for the 5K, 10K, and 15K is $30, or $35 the day of the race, and free for kids under 12.

The event is presented by the Lebanon Optimist Club. Funds raised benefi t the community, such as Lebanon’s Head Start and the Abuse and Rape Crisis Center of Warren County. Last year, the organization donated about $50,000 to 32 Lebanon and Warren County youth programs.The festival attracts players and audiences from many places, drawing about 20,000 people annually.For more Blues Festival information, visit www.lebanonbluesfestival.org or call 513-588-0321.

CINCY BLUES FESTAugust 12 & 13 Celebrating two decades of success, Cincy Blues Fest continues to draw fans and families to Cincinnati’s riverfront for music, food, fun, and the best names in the blues. Four stages of

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the best blues musicians in the region. Friday – Gates open at 5:00 pm Saturday – Gates open at 4:30 pm Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.Budweiser Main Stage At the center of the Cincy Blues Fest sits the Main Stage, which provides a grand venue for amazing national blues acts, as well as the fi rst-place winners of this year’s Cincy Blues Challenge. You’ll also want to watch the Main Stage for the Blues in the Schools (BITS) band to support the next generation of blues masters!FRIDAY, AUGUST 12CINCY BLUES CHALLENGE WINNER JOHNNY FINK – 5:30TEENY TUCKER BAND – 6:45ALBERT CASTIGLIA – 8:30SUGAR RAY AND THE BLUETONES – 10:15

SATURDAY AUGUST 13, 2016BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS (BITS) BAND – 5:00JAY JESSE JOHNSON BAND – 6:00TINSLEY ELLIS – 7:15ROD PIAZZA AND THE MIGHTY FLYERS – 8:45

WALTER TROUT – 10:15

New Jersey-born blues-rocker Walter Trout spent decades as an ace sideman, playing guitar behind the likes of John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, and Joe Tex. In 1981, he was also tapped to replace the late Bob Hite in Canned Heat, remaining with the venerable group through the middle of the decade. While fi lling in one night for an ailing John Mayall, Trout (also a Bluesbreaker for some fi ve years) was spotted by a Danish concert promoter who agreed to fi nance a solo tour. Since then, he’s toured the wprld, logged tens of thousands of miles, and released twenty-fi ve albums. After experiencing health problems for years, Trout underwent successful liver transplant surgery in May, 2014. Two weeks later, Provogue issued Blues Came Callin’, a recording that marked his 25th anniversary as a solo artist. Trout continued to recover, albeit with some complications that required another surgery. Less than a year after his transplant, inspired by his brush with death, he cut another album entitled Battle Scars, earning rave reviews. In 2016, he won two Blues Music Awards for “Gonna Live Again” (Song of the Year), and the Rock Blues Album of the Year for Battle Scars.

Arches Boogie Piano Stage Once again, an impressive number of international, national, and local boogie woogie pianists will grace the stage under Saywer Point’s arches on Saturday. This once-a-year gathering is a treat for fans and performers alike, especially when the artists gather on stage for the grand fi nale jam at the end of the evening. You never know who you will see sitting side-by-side at the keys!

SATURDAY AUGUST 13LIZ PENNOCK AND DR. BLUES - 4:45RICKY NYE - 5:20ETHAN LEINWAND - 5:55NIREK MOKAR - 6:30EDEN BRENT - 7:10STAGE PHOTO - 7:45GENE TAYLOR - 7:50MICHAEL KAESHAMMER - 8:30BOB SEELEY - 9:10HENRI HERBERT - 9:50HENRY BUTLER - 10:30CHUCK LEAVELL - 11:05

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Women’s Showcase StageGet the weekend started right — the fi rst act goes on at 5:30pm, and we’ll be rockin’ til just after 11:00.FRIDAY, AUGUST 12SIX-STRINGS FOR SOLACE/G4V CINCINNATI 5:45 - 6:45EG KIGHT 7:00 - 8:15GAYE ADEGBALOLA 8:30 - 9:15ANDRA FAYE AND SCOTT BALLANTINE 9:30 - 10:15SAFFIRE REVISITED WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHERYL RENEE 10:30 - 11:30 Local Stage If you’re looking to hear some of the best home-grown blues the tri-state has to off er, head to the Local Stage! Many of the performers have won or placed highly in local, regional, and even national competitions. Come to see your favorite local bands — and discover some you may have not seen before — all in one place on Friday and Saturday. (See schedule at website below.)Admission:– Tickets available at the Gate both nights – Advance tickets are available up to 5:00 AM on Friday – General admission is $20 per person both days – 2-day passes will be sold for $35 online and at the gate on Friday. – Children 13-18 are only $5 each day, and children 12 and under are FREE (with parent/guardian).For full schedule and much more visit www.cincybluesfest.org

UPCOMING BLUES GIGS AROUND TOWNHarpersfi eld VineyardsBlue Lunch - Sunday, July 17th 3-6Colin Dussault - Sunday, July 24th 3-6

Driftwood PointAlan Greene Band - Saturday, July 30th 8:00pmBecky Boyd Blues Trio - Friday, Aug 5th 8:00Brickhouse Blues - Saturday, Aug 6th 8:00

Old Mill WineryAlan Greene Band - Friday, July 29th 7 - 11

Old Firehouse WineryBrickhouse Blues - Saturday, July 16th 8 - midnight

Sandy ChantyCat Lilly w/Michael Brown & Norman Tischler - 8:30

Cleveland Blues Society July Meeting & JamMonday, July 18th at South East Gears and Cheers Hosting band is The Bluescasters


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Thursdays: Lighthouse Cruisers Cruise-Ins Conneaut Township Park 6-duskFridays: Racing at Raceway Seven thru Labor Day.Saturdays: Farmer's Market, Park Ave., Moose Parking Lot 9a-1pSunday Evenings: Free Concerts at CCACNow Thru Sept: Historical Railroad Society Museum

Wednesday Movies Under the Stars at the Conneaut Public Library and Arts Center 1025 Buffalo Street Conneaut 440-593-1608 7/13: Gnomeo and Juliet • 7/20 Finding Nemo • 7/27 Disney’s Pirate Fairy. Bring a chair, blanket and bug spray! Concessions and 50/50 Raffle each night!

July 19 Kelly Miller Circus Lakeview Park

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Medieval Faire is a shaded, 13th century family fun theme park fi lled with fun continuous entertainment. The shire of Avaloch is fi lled with outstanding shops of art and treasures, from silks to swords. Watch demonstrating crafters blowing handmade glass works, jewelers threading fi ne gold wire around exquisite crystals and jewels, smell the fragrant bouquet of candles and the herbal aroma of soaps, plus clothiers, leather makers, cobblers and more. Try your hand at archery, axe throwing and other games of skill. Enjoy foods fi t for a King. Sink your teeth into a colossal Turkey Legge or sit down for

an authentic full course, fi re-roasted chicken dinner, and fi nish your day off with the delectable homemade frozen custards and pastries. There are several stages full of music and comedy galore so visitors can enjoy gaiety all through the village all day long. Favorites such as Axel the Sot, Plunder Dogs, Washing Well Wenches and Johnny Phoenix return again this year to Avaloch. So, step back in time to an age of romance and chivalry, where brave knights battle for the favor of the Queen. See the ad on the next page for location, website and ticket details. Enjoy your festival day with much merriment!

Alex Bevan to perform at Ashtabula Arts Center The Concerts on the Lawn series at the Ashtabula Arts Center continues on Wednesday, July 20 with Alex Bevan, a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known as the “Skinny Little Boy from Cleveland.” Bevan, who describes himself as “just an old hippie with a guitar and notebook,” has been performing and recording for more than forty-fi ve years, his music ra nging from folk and folk rock to pop. His music for radio and television has won multiple awards, including an Emmy for his score of “The American Promise: The Rustbelt Blues” for WKYC. He has also contributed to documentary fi lm scores. His latest recording release, “Boomer,” is drawing both local and national attention. Concerts on the Lawn are held on the arts center grounds outside Straw Hat Theatre. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket, and are invited to pack a picnic dinner. The Straw Hat concessions stand will also be open. Admission is free, and all concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The 2016 Concerts on the Lawn series is sponsored by Nassief Auto Group Inc. Ashtabula Arts Center is located at 2928 W. 13th Street, Ashtabula, OH 44004 (440) 964-3396 Ohio Arts Council helped fund the arts center with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.



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Daryl Stuermer - Breaking Cover Guitarist Daryl Stuermer worked three killer covers into his set when he opened for Mike and The Mechanics at the Hard Rock in Northfi eld last winter. They were familiar tunes by popular artists, but Stuermer put own his stamp on each by cleverly transforming their memorable melodies into strident, soaring guitar leads. Studio recordings of those electrifying tributes now appear on Stuermer’s appropriately-titled

new instrumental album, Breaking Cover, alongside fl eet-fi ngered extrapolations of songs made famous by other high-profi le bands. Stuermer also includes two remakes of his own.Leave it to a prog-rock alum like Stuermer to surmise that old-school Peter Gabriel might partner well with vintage Sting both in concert and at home on a digital playlist. Heck, even those iconic singers have come to realize the creative and commercial potential of an extended pairing: Gabriel and Sting are touring together this summer.

But Stuermer, who cut his chops in Sweetbottom before exploring jazz fusion depths with Jean-Luc Ponty, is closer to this music than most, having stinted on-and-off in Gabriel’s ex-ensemble—Genesis—since 1978 (he replaced Steve Hackett on the road) and collaborating with Gabriel’s singing successor Phil Collins on such

chart-busters as “In the Air Tonight” and “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven.” Remember Collins’ MTV staple “Don’t Lose My Number,” the Phil Collins / Phil Bailey duet “Easy Lover,” and Frida’s menacing “Something Going On?” That’s Daryl tearing up the fret board. The Milwaukee native fi rst fl ew solo on 1987’s Steppin’ Out and 1989’s Live and Learn. He joined Collins and Genesis in-studio and on tour throughout the ‘90s, traveled the world on the Genesis reunion tour in 2007-08, and performed with jazz trios and symphony orchestras in the ‘00s. Stuermer has also lent his serrated guitar chops to solo LPs by Phil Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire), Frida Lyngstad (ABBA), and George Duke (Frank Zappa). Incidentally, the aff able guitar god has family ties in Northeast Ohio: His wife graduated from Magnifi cat High School in Rocky River. When Stuermer’s mother-in-law fell upon poor health in 2013, he held a special show at Beachland Ballroom to benefi t his cancer-fi ghting friends at the Hospice of The Western Reserve. He was also on hand to inaugurate the Center for Global Health and Innovation in downtown Cleveland. Dedicated to Daryl’s granddaughter, Breaking Cover Stuermer faithfully recreates 1982 Gabriel hit “Shock the Monkey” (from Security), albeit with sizzling Godin guitar lines fi lling in for Peter’s panicked vocal. He also tosses out 1979 Police castaway classic “Message in a Bottle” (from Reggatta de Blanc), mimicking Andy Summer’s cool repeating guitar arpeggio and aping Sting’s metaphorical island verses with his six-string.Stuermer doesn’t sacrifi ce any of Gabriel or Sting’s exotic world-music appeal. Thanks to his accomplished band members—who simulate the former’s African biorhythms and quirky keys and the latter’s hurried calypso cadence—Daryl captures the “feel” the originals even as he machetes his own path through their dense sonic foliage and navigates their enigmatic oceans. Drummer Alan Arber (Cold Sweat) and bassist Eric Hervey (Street Life, Douglas Spotted Eagle) conspire on Covers’ catchy grooves, building sturdy bedrocks to bolster Stuermer’s aerial excursions. Naturally, Stuermer takes to his own music like a marathon runner slipping into a favorite pair of sneakers. “Wherever You Are” (from Waiting in the Wings) and “I Will Remember You” (from both Retrofi t and Nylon String Sampler) are at once accessible, fantastical, and oozing with fi nesse. Russian-born pianist Kostia sprinkles both with delicate keyboard notes, adding another layer of texture to the pieces without obstructing Daryl’s leads. Stuermer channels Walter Becker and Larry Carlton on the jazzy Steel Dan gem “Aja,” then dials in a little distortion for the Max Middleton-written “Freeway Jam” (from Jeff Beck’s Blow by Blow). Philly-bred Brad Cole handles the keys here (parts of the album were tracked in his Colemine Studio in Nashville) as Stuermer shreds, helping his bandleader turn what might be rote retreads by any other guitarist into adventuresome, ear-tugging tributes. Fans who thrilled to Another Side of Genesis will enjoy Daryl’s aggressive spin on their urgent 1983 detective ditty “Just a Job to Do.” And Stuermer gives Derek and The Dominos’ “Layla” a run for the money, covering both Eric Clapton’s clean guitar runs and Duane Allman’s heartbreaking slide passages—and reinterpreting Jim Gordon’s glorious piano coda as a magnifi cent six-string outro. Genesis diehards are already hip to Stuermer’s guitar secrets. But fans of Allan Holdsworth, Steve Vai, Al DiMeola, and Eric Johnson would also do well to duck and cover with Daryl’s latest. http://darylstuermer.com/music-store/


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Oskar Blues Brewery is twisting up a PINNER for beer drinkers to lust after this summer with its Passion Fruit PINNER Throwback IPA strain, the sultry spinoff to the brand’s existing PINNER Throwback IPA. The limited release brew launched at the end of June and will blaze in all 50 states where Oskar Blues CANs are sold. Passion Fruit PINNER IPA (4.9% ABV, 40 IBUs) accentuates the passion fruit and citrus juice attributes of the original PINNER and cranks them up to 11. The clean malts with hints of toasted biscuit pair with zesty hops to spice up the taste and aromas from immense additions of pureed passion fruit and a small spike of pureed Blood Orange. “Passion fruit is very prominent in PINNER Throwback IPA’s dry-hopped fl avor spectrum, locking in on that and accentuating it alongside the existing mouth feel and clean malt characteristics is a natural extension of what this beer is all about,” said head brewer Tim Matthews. “Melding fruit aromas and fl avors with a lower ABV beer creates a killer light and refreshing Passion Fruit Pinner IPA for getting after it this summer.”Find your Passion Fruit Pinner IPA at a watering hole near you: www.oskarblues.com/beerfi nder About Oskar Blues Brewery: Founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons, Colorado, Oskar Blues Brewery launched the craft beer-in-a-can apocalypse with hand-canned, fl agship brew Dale’s Pale Ale. Today, Oskar Blues is one of the fastest growing breweries in the country and operates breweries in Longmont, Colorado and Brevard, North Carolina, while producing 192,000 barrels in 2015. The original canned craft brewery continues push innovation with the announcement of an Austin, TX brewery in April of 2016 and creations like The Crowler while it distributes to 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., as well as parts of Canada, Sweden, Australia and the U.K. In 2013, Oskar Blues founded the CAN’d Aid Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t public charity that off ers grassroots grants to those making a diff erence in the areas of community, the environment, music, and more. In 2015 alone, CAN’d Aid partnered with 52 organizations and raised $2 million to date. CAN’d Aid’s “do-goodery” eff orts include:* Towns – building strong communities* Tunes – for your eyeholes and earholes* Treads + Trails – get outside and get after it* Love Yur Mama – save the blue marbleTo keep up with all things Oskar Blues, visit www.oskarblues.com

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Ben & Jerry’s partner again

New Belgium Brewing and Ben & Jerry’s are teaming up once again to create a new ice cream inspired beer while raising awareness about climate change. Inspired by one of Ben & Jerry’s smash hits, New Belgium has developed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ale, a special release beer to hit the shelves in the fall of 2016. Fifty-thousand dollars in proceeds will benefi t Protect Our Winters (POW) a non-profi t dedicated to raising awareness around climate change (protectourwinters.org). As Fellow B Corporations beholden to stakeholders, including their communities and the environment, the two like-minded businesses have long championed similar causes. “We are excited to be partnering once again with the good folks at Ben & Jerry’s and POW,” said New Belgium Director of Sustainability, Jenn Vervier. “The beer in development tastes amazing and we look forward to talking about climate change and climate action. With the upcoming election and a new administration, year two is even more important than the fi rst round.” The Colorado-based craft brewer and famed ice cream maker are both registered Benefi cial or “B Corporations”. B Corps are held to performance standards that are comprehensive and transparent, measuring a company’s impact on workers, suppliers, communities and the environment. “Working with New Belgium Brewing and Protect our Winters to be able to impact climate was a highlight of 2015, and so, we’re doing it again,” said Jay Curley, Senior Global Marketing Manager of Ben & Jerry’s. “This new beer is delicious and unique and the issue of climate change is still increasingly urgent.”An announcement later this year will detail the focus of the campaign and the specifi cs around the partnership.Learn more at www.newbelgium.com For the inside scoop on Ben & Jerry’s visit www.benjerry.com



Parton keeps it “Simple” with Sony

Dolly Parton and Sony Music Nashville announced a joint venture, which includes the launch of Parton’s forthcoming studio album, “Pure & Simple,” for worldwide distribution on Aug. 19. “I may not be pure, but I’m as simple as they come,” Parton said. “This new ‘Pure & Simple’ project is really special to me because I’m taking my fans back to my roots. I feel like these songs have a pure, tender side and we didn’t go overboard with arrangements. I’m so glad we’ve teamed up with our friends at Sony to get this album out to the fans.” This is Parton’s fi rst disc since “Blue Smoke” in 2014. Parton currently is on her fi rst full-fl edged tour in about 25 years, the Pure & Simple Tour. Doug Morris, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said, “Dolly Parton is a national treasure and an iconic singer/songwriter. We are thrilled to be expanding our successful relationship with her through this new global agreement. We are very proud to call her a member of the Sony Music family.” “This is a special reunion for Dolly, RCA Nashville and for me personally,” said Randy Goodman, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Nashville. “Our entire Sony Music Nashville team is elated. We have a fi rm foundation of Dolly’s incredible catalog of hits on RCA Nashville as well as Columbia Nashville.”

Brooks launches satellite

Garth Brooks will launch his own SirusXM channel in September. SiriusXM announced that America’s best-selling solo artist of all time, Garth Brooks, will launch his own SiriusXM channel on September 8. The Garth Channel will be curated and presented by Brooks. The channel will feature music from Brooks spanning four decades, along with songs from the artists that infl uenced his career.The Garth Channel will also include regularly hosted shows and behind-the-scenes commentary from Brooks, guest DJ specials hosted by Brooks’ fans and friends,

live concert recordings and other rarities from Brooks’ archives. “It’s rare to be handed an opportunity that can grow as big as you can dream. That is exactly what SiriusXM has just done,” said Brooks. “I speak for myself and the entire team when I say we are very grateful for this opportunity and very excited about its potential.” “In music, there are few groundbreaking artists, but there’s only one Garth Brooks. We are thrilled to have him running his own full time channel at SiriusXM,” said Scott Greenstein, president and chief content offi cer, SiriusXM. “And we are so excited that our subscribers will now get Garth in their cars 24/7 and have a place to get Garth on their phones and online - something that has not been available in the past. Garth’s addition to SiriusXM makes our country music off ering second to none.” Brooks is currently on the three-year Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood. The tour began with 11 sold out shows at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. The tour has sold almost 5 million tickets.

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Guitarist Scotty Moore dies

Scotty Moore, the guitarist behind Elvis Presley, died June 28th at 84. Winfi eld Scott “Scotty” Moore III was born Dec. 27, 1931 Moore backed Presley in the fi rst part of his

career, starting in 1954 through the beginning of Presley’s Hollywood years. Moore was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

Moore was born near Gadsden, Tenn. He learned the guitar from family and friends at eight. Sam Phillips at Sun Records put him together with Presley. Moore played lead guitar and with Bill Black on double

bass. They played on the fi rst Presley hit, the Sun Studios session cut of “That’s All Right.” At the same time, they cut Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” which became the fl ip-side single. Presley, Black and Moore then formed the Blue Moon Boys. In 1954, the Blue Moon Boys toured and later made appearances in Presley television shows and motion pictures. More also played on Presley hits “Good Rockin’ Tonight”, “Milk Cow Blues Boogie,””Baby Let’s Play House,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Mystery Train,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Hound Dog”, “Too Much”, “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hard Headed Woman.” In 1964, Moore released a solo album on Epic Records, “The Guitar That Changed the World.”

FGL collaborates with McGraw, Marley,

Backstreet Boys

Florida Georgia Line upcoming “Dig Your Roots” will include collaborations with Tim McGraw, The Backstreet Boys and Ziggy Marley. The duo released the track list of the 15-song set July 8th. The disc drops Aug. 26 on Big Machine. “Collaborating with Tim McGraw, The Backstreet Boys or Ziggy Marley alone is already super surreal for us, but to have them all on this album is pretty mind-blowing,” said Brian Kelley, one-half of the band. His partner, Tyler Hubbard, said, “These three artists were huge infl uences on both of us musically; BK’s fi rst concert was The Backstreet Boys, and they were my fi rst album.” Producer Joey Moi, who has been at the helm for FGL’s entire discography to date, once again joined the pair to produce. The duo penned more than half of the new music. The fi rst single is the hit “H.O.L.Y.” Other songs are “May We All,” featuring McGraw, the romantic promise of “God, Your Mama, and Me” with The Backstreet Boys and the reggae song “Life Is a Honeymoon” with Marley.


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The Magician Susan Surftone hinted that last summer’s Blue Light at Midnight might be her swan song. Fortunately, that isn’t the case. Not quite ready to hang up her axe, the Portland-based guitarist issued a triplet of digital singles over the winter for download on iTunes and CD Baby. Now those songs are joined by three others on Surftone’s latest EP, The Magician. Born Susan Yasinski in New York, Surftone took a job with the F.B.I. after graduating from Boston University’s prestigious law school. But the music of her youth kept calling out, prompting her to permanently trade her secret agent badge for Beatle boots. She even formed an all-girl group, The Surftones, with whom she issued a series of well-regarded albums (Bitchin’, Thunder Beach) in the ‘90s on the German Gee-Dee label. The 2000s saw the musician switching east coast for west: Susan disintegrated her trio, relocated to Oregon, and dipped her toes into the reinvigorating waters of a solo career. Producer Steve Kravac (Blink 182, Pepper) is partly responsible for Surftone’s sunny post-millennial makeover. Kravac manned the mixing console at Jackpot Studios Susan’s fi rst solo excursions, Shore (2011) and Too Far (2013), then invited the six-stringer down to his L.A.-based studio at Hell’s Half Acre for Reckoning (2014) and Blue Light at Midnight (2015). He also played drums on most of the material. Kravac slides back behind the kit on The Magician to conjure some cabana ‘n’ clambake-worthy percussion to underpin Surftone’s slick Fender Telecaster leads and shimmery 12-string arpeggios. He provides sturdy backbeat on fi ve of the EP’s six cuts, providing a sturdy rhythmic backbone for Susan’s snarling bass swells and sleight-of-hand guitar gusto.But the big news here is that the surf guitar queen steps up to the microphone to perform her fi rst-ever vocals on three tracks. Originally released as an a la carte download in January, icebreaker “Little Bit Lied To” showcases Surftone’s pipes on a crackling three-chord indictment of self-serving politicians and pundits. Susan acquits herself splendidly for her fi rst-go behind the pop fi lter; her vocals remind us of ‘80s-era Deborah Harry (Blondie). And while the vitriolic verses may speak to election-year shenanigans, the song itself is fun—Surftone sounds juiced-up rather than jaded. “You led me to believe not everyone lives to deceive,” she intones. “It’s about what you do, not what you say.”Watch the offi cial video for “Little Bit Lied To” on YouTube. “Trying to Get to You” and “Blue Moon of Kentucky” sees Susan covering the King again (she revisited “Mystery Train” on her last release). On the former—a ‘50s tune written by Rose Marie McCoy and Charles Singleton and popularized by Elvis Presley for Sun Records—Surftone oozes R&B vocal ardor and Scotty Moore-esque guitar precision. The latter—a Bill Monroe-penned classic recorded by Presley for the B-side to his 1954 single “That’s All Right”—fi nds her taking over for Kravac on sticks and skins, leaving Susan with all the singing and playing. Instrumentals “Sunburn” and “Shadowland” capture the guitarist at her amp-burning best, with the fi rst piece being a twelve-bar beach boogie (that would’ve sounded at home in a Frankie Avalon / Annette Funicello matinee) and the second a buzzy barnburner with warbling bass and snappy, shark-bite snare attack. Oh, and let’s not forget Surftone’s nod to Link Wray’s iconic street-fi ghting anthem: Drowning in distortion and reverb, “Rumble.” Perhaps the genre’s most recognized track (alongside Dick Dale’s “Misirlou” and The Chantays’ “Pipeline”), the 1958 surf-guitar staple is given an accurate, respectful 2016 reading by Surftone—who also somehow manages to make the chorus-eff ected glissando chords her own. The Magician furthers the legacy of one of the world’s greatest living purveyors of surf rock this side of Gary Hoey. There’s mischief and mirth to Surftone’s sun-kissed plectrum prowess. One can hear vestiges of the Chuck Berry, George Harrison, and Roger McGuinn licks and riff s that surely inspired her to take up her axe…and yet no one else today can do twangy, ocean-spray instrumentals like Surftone. Cue the music and you can almost smell coconut oil in the balmy air and taste saltwater on your lips. Four enthusiastic shakas for The Magician!www.susansurftone.com Susan Surftone on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby.com www.cdbaby.com/Artist/SusanSurfTone




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Car & Craft Show proceeds to Save the Tavern - Saturday, August 6 “The Unionville Tavern Preservation Society to host Car & Craft Show, 10a-4p, at Bill Stanton Community Park located on Lake Erie at 5585 Chapel Road, Madison, OH 44057 $10 registration. Spectators suggested $5 donation per car load. Arts & Craft Vendor outdoor space available for $20 donation. Proceeds to support the rehabilitation of The Old Tavern in Unionville, Ohio. 1985 and older cars welcome. Pre-register by July 16th to receive FREE event t-shirt & dash plaque (t-shirt and dash plaques available the day of the event to car show entrants while supplies last). Day of registration begins at 9:30a. Day will include 50/50, door prizes, food, music, kid crafts, and arts & craft show. Awards and prizes announced at 3p. Pre-Registration forms, Arts & Craft Vendor forms, and more info available at www.savethetavern.org/events. Contact [email protected] questions.

Rock musical “Next to Normal” continues at Straw Hat Theatre “Next To Normal,” with Tony Award-winning music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, directed by Stephen Rhodes and Kimberly Godfrey, begins its run on the Straw Hat Theatre stage this weekend. This show tells the story of Diana Goodman, who has been battling depression for years. On the outside, the family looks picture-perfect, but on the inside, Diana’s illness is taking a toll on both her and her family. The show takes an unfl inching look at the challenges faced by those living with mental illness, as well as their loved ones, but also off ers the reassurance that there is hope to be found even in the hardest struggle and deepest grief. As both a director and an actor in the show, Godfrey off ers insight into what she calls a “modern rock opera:” “This show is very diff erent from what we usually have on our stage here at the arts center. The music is powerful and emotional, and it creates a foundation for this very intense, intimate story. It’s a very moving experience for an audience. The characters use some colorful language in this one but I think that the story will be much more prominent and meaningful than the use of four-letter words.” Godfrey also expresses her gratitude for the cast’s ability to tap into their own emotions and experiences, and to support each other: “Our cast has grown together so much since the beginning; we’ve had to. This show touches on some very tough subjects, and we’ve had to be very open and transparent with each other on what we’ve experienced in order to let our characters have more authenticity. Diana is the hardest character I’ve ever had to play. There are some connections that I have with Diana’s experiences that are still too hard for me to talk about and share with the world, but I will say that it is diffi cult not to go too far into the character. As an actor, you want to pull from your past life experiences, not relive them. Having previous actor relationships with Josh Theilan and Tyler Pew has helped a lot with my level of comfort portraying her. With Brandon Carlson, Libby Kendzerski, and Dane Gustafson, I needed to grow into that level of comfort. Luckily they are all wonderful people and incredible to work with, so it didn’t take very long.” Outgoing Executive Director, Lori Robishaw viewed a rehearsal of the show, and says it moved her to tears: “All of the vocal talent in this production is beyond belief. Kim is simply amazing here – she has the perfect voice for musical theater. And despite the nature of the material being dealt with, this is really a show that lets you leave uplifted. It’s about hope and triumph over adversity. When art can help us understand each other’s humanity more fully, it’s a beautiful thing.” With the show containing hard-hitting subject matter, Godfrey stresses the importance of its hopeful and healing message: “As a team, the cast and production staff all decided early on that we needed to end every rehearsal with the song ‘Light,’ because it carries the hope that the story ends with. This show has so many sensitive subjects and situations involved in it that will move the audience, but we want them to carry home a feeling of hope and light.” Straw Hat Theatre performances are held outdoors, rain or shine, in a tented, pavilion-style theater that protects both the stage and audience from inclement weather. The theater is located on the Ashtabula Arts Center grounds. “Next To Normal” opened July 8th and continues the next 2 weekends, July 14-17, and 21-23, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Advance sale tickets are Adult $15, Senior/Student $13. Due to mature content and language, this show is not recommended for children under the age of 13.



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Okay, okay yes there were warning signs; great big red warning signs. First and foremost this latest production of a Stephen King novel of the same name went direct to pay per view doing an end run around theaters. With a couple of marketable stars John Cusack and Samuel L Jackson there must be something wrong here. Second while I love Stephen King and think he’s one of America’s greatest authors CELL was not one of my favorites and I have read most of them. Number three, at least from the trailers, this looks like a zombie movie and while it isn’t exactly that it sure looks and feels like one - too similar. Four, if you are making a movie on the cheap zombies, or creatures very much like them, require very little in the way of special eff ects makeup, especially since these goons aren’t really dead yet, and the sets are relegated to easily found houses, businesses and woods requiring very little trouble.On top of all of this the opening titles look pretty cheesy. Of course these days pay-per-view isn’t nearly as bad as it once was since there are giant screen high defi nition television sets and sound bars that will shake the house.But still... So here the problem is, as it usually is with a Stephen King novel. His books are so intricate and so fi lled with small vignettes about the people on the periphery of the main storyline and in order to condense the book into a manageable two hours many of those naturally have to be eliminated and you are left with nothing but the very basic core. It begins with something of an indictment of American society today as it seems that every man, woman and child is tied to a smartphone. Cusack has problem with his wife and during a lengthy a conversation from the airport, his phone dies. This is a lucky break for him because at the same moment all cell phones in the area subjected to a stranger coded noise that infects the minds of everyone who has a connection. It overrides their brains by linking them all to an omniscient source. We’re not sure what that is but we know it’s no damn good. Now there are thousands or maybe millions of ex human beings being manipulated by an evil entity and for a period of time, they rampage like Occupy Wall Street protesters. But soon the master cylinder (or whoever) becomes more

sophisticated and much of the crazy behavior becomes coordinated. So it’s hordes of goons (who now have a sense of purpose though we have no idea what it is) vs. a handful of people who have not been infected. Cusacks goal is simply to fi nd his son while a very subdued Jackson appears to be just along for the ride and for the marquee credit. He does deliver a trademark Bible verse but without much fi re or brimstone, which really is his forte. Unfortunately the whole production lacks that fi re and brimstone and replaces it with an extra helping of pointless boredom. This one seems like it was slapped together for a quick buck though I can’t imagine pay-per-view bringing in that much loot.

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THE SECRET LIFE OF PETSUniversal | pg | 98 min I’ve never been exactly sure what my feline companions Rusty and Haiku are up to when I’m not home. I was hoping that THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS would shed some light on to that conundrum but as it turns out it’s merely another animated kid’s fi lm. Yes I know, another kids fi lm, but seriously BFG,

in this issue and last issues ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS were both big disappointments, especially since they came from

the masters of the genre, Disney. I found both of them slow and lackluster, and worse than that I think little kids would have found them to be that way as well. This one is much diff erent and comes from another up and coming animation powerhouse, Illumination Entertainment, the guys that created the world sensation Minions in DESPICABLE ME. Now one thing to note is that in the fi rst two the animation tries to be astounding, earth shaking, and amazing, while in Pets it’s pretty much the same animation Illumination has been doing for years. And while the others rely heavily on the magnifi cence of the production, Pets leans more on rapid fi re action and voice characterizations including Jenny Slate, Louis CK, Dana Carvey, Albert Brooks and Kevin Hart.

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Single city girl Katie (Ellie Kemper) and her adoring and dedicated little terrier Max (CK) have the ideal relationship until one day the little guy’s life is turned upside down when she comes home with Duke (Eric Stonestreet) a big old mutt from the pound. The actual secret is in the setup of the fi lm. You see, every day when Katie and all the pet owners go to work all the animals from the apartment building get together to hang out with each other. There is quite a menagerie, including all manner of dogs and cats, birds and even a wandering guinea pig. Especially cool is the fact that each animal has his or her own distinct background and personality. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to detail when casting the voice talent. As a result of their quarrels Max and Duke wind up outside, lost in New York City. Max fi gures if he can fi nd Duke’s old master that he can get the big sloppy dog out of his life forever. Unfortunately the two of them end up in grave peril thanks to not only the dog catcher, but a nasty bunch of alley cats and eventually an underground society of evil unwanted pets bent on revenge against their ex masters. This motley crew includes alligators who have been fl ushed down toilets, vicious dogs, a pig who has outlasted his usefulness at the tattoo parlor, and snakes under the command of Snowball a little (but tough as nails) white rabbit (Hart) who rules the sewer with an iron fi st. Well, paw actually. Now being pursued by no less than three groups of adversaries Max and Duke are forced to create an alliance and eventually become friends. Speaking of alliances, Gidget (Slate) a little white Pomeranian with a crush on Max organizes all of the apartment buildings pets into a rescue party. From then on it’s a fun action romp through the city avoiding peril and showing what teamwork can do, a fi ne lesson for the little kids. While the fast and colorful action should keep the youngsters absorbed I personally loved the voice characterizations and the humor. Does the entire story ended on a high note with happiness all around? I won’t tell you, but let’s face it friends, this ain’t Ingmar Bergman. Take the kids or go along. It’s a good time.

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THE BFGDisney | pg | 117 min As you should know I often like kid’s movies, especially when they are high class presentations. For the most part the people at Disney have that genre locked up, but not always.Now I don’t fault Disney for ALICE THROUGH

THE LOOKING GLASS; mostly I blame Tim Burton and the hit or miss Johnny Depp. For that reason I was really looking forward to a

monumental comeback this week with the BFG. To be honest I haven’t really heard about the author of the 80s book, Roald Dahl, but rumor has it he’s pretty well known and very highly regarded. Fair enough. I have heard of Steven Spielberg who really is royalty among directors.I’ve also heard, albeit just recently, of

Mark Rylance who had just picked up an Academy Award for his performance in BRIDGE OF SPIES. He plays The BFG, which stands for Big Friendly Giant even though I’m sure the producers are having a little chuckle over what comes to mind when you fi rst see it. Perhaps for all those reasons I’m afraid my expectations may have been a little too high, and noticing the lack of success at the box offi ce I’m not the only one. Sporting a similar theme to Spielberg’s legendary ET, there’s a very strange creature that befriends a child who acts as a companion and protector from those who would do the creature harm. And people would want to do him harm for good reason. Even though he’s big and friendly there are lots of other giants in the giant’s neighborhood who are not so benign and much bigger. They eat little children, and while that may not have particularly bothered me, I understand that most families and townspeople would fi nd that disturbing. The child here is Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) an orphan who accidentally catches a glimpse of the giant who, fearing for his safety, spirits her off to his home in Giantland. This isn’t as much of a problem as you might think since the orphanage isn’t a very pleasant place. How much worse can the Giant’s house be? Soon she learns that BFG is a vegetarian while the rest of the Giants relish the taste of human fl esh. And these nasty Giants don’t like BFG at all suspecting that he has a human child hidden in his house. Fee-fi -fo-fum, you know the drill.. So the two of them decide they must fi nd a way to rid the world of the bad giants and since this is a little kid’s movie they must do it without killing them. The solution? Well seeing as how this is an English setting the two of them make a journey to Buckingham to visit the Queen, who, after a stately dinner (set up as comic relief) for everyone at the palace, convinces the English and the United States military to... Well you’ll see. To be sure this is a sweet fi lm and it’s really hard to work up any nastiness but still the reasons for the box offi ce failure is pretty obvious. BFG is a beautiful fi lm jam-packed with dazzling special eff ects and artistic sets and Rylance turns in a memorable performance, but the rest of the cast from Sophie to the queen to everyone else rarely rise above mediocre. The giant’s comical speech patterns are endearing for a while but not enough to carry the entire fi lm. And personally, even though this is a PG fi lm I thought the fart jokes were somewhat out of place depending on the ages of the children in the audience. The funny parts aren’t that funny, the exciting parts aren’t that thrilling, and the entire story seems to be in slow motion. Then again, like I said, it looks great and I fear the producers decided that’s all they needed. So sorry for the pun but in my opinion Big Friendly Giant falls just a little bit short.

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By Patricia Ann Dooms

Anna and the Angels: Pick the Winners !

Big surprise……All of the questions posed to Anna and the angels the past two weeks have been repeatedly:

Who is the best candidate to run the country?What is the correct side of the gun argument?What is the future of our economic security for all?

These questions, my celestial friends assure me, are as old as mankind (well, maybe not so much the gun question….Way back at the dawn of civilization, the question was more “What is the better weapon—sticks or stones?”)

They are jumping right in, so here we go…… moving on to bold italics almost immediately J:

Greetings, dear ones….You might fi nd that our answers to your questions may be somewhat brief or generalized in your view….possibly at times even borderline sarcastic…but we always attempt to reach you on your level, and through your own language. Trust us, when we make a simple statement in whatever language we are asked, we will respond in same. We are not responding to you in English for any other reason, than that you have questioned us in English. We are bi-lingual, telepathic, bi-sensory….whatever is needed with whomever needs it at any particular time or place in the Universe.

In answer to your query about who might be the better candidate to run your country,We would ask you the following questions: Which is the best color? What is the best number?Of all the letters of the various alphabets in your world, which is the most admirable letter?Which geometric shape is most often seen in nature?Of all the cultures and nationalities of the world, which is God’s favorite? None of these questions can be answered. None are better or worse or in any other way worthy of judgment. They just are….and as they are, they are meant to complement each other and are not meant to compete with each other. There is no “better or worse” candidate to lead people whose constitution is set up for those very people to lead themselves-- through partnership, cooperation, and a sincere desire to not only experience the joy of life, but to share it. We would tell you this….Stop looking for any one person to do your job for you. You are part of a republic whose success is determined by its ability to have equal respect for all individuals inhabiting your republic….You are all so disenchanted with the ruling class in a country which was not even set up to have a ruling class. You have enabled a ruling class to take a position because you have turned a blind eye as it entered into power to do so. You have been negligent in honoring your own forefathers and the words they penned. We are your angels, ancestors, and guides. We are not here to criticize or judge you for your lack of motivation to correct the wrongs of your country, nor even your world. We are your wake-up call. We are your conscience. We are your inspiration. We ask you to awaken, to take responsibility within your own lives, for your own thoughts and actions, and in so doing, watch your country’s leadership begin to take on the role of ‘company employee’, rather than ‘leader.’ We would ask you…..No, in truth, we would implore you to stop your nonsense immediately. Stop your incessant “Good guy / Bad guy” routine. There are neither of either ! We beseech you to join your hands and to join your hearts to come together in a desire to join your minds and to join your lives. When this happens, you will know you have the best candidates….because they are you. We would suggest you get on with it. Just as each of you came onto the planet with specifi c gifts to off er the world, so too have the citizens of your country chosen to be born and to live here at this time off ering those very same gifts to strengthen your community. From our perspective, we see a great deal of “What’s in it for me if this guy…or that guy…wins the nomination?” Don’t be ridiculous. There is nothing in anything for any of you as long as you look outside of yourselves for leadership which is in fact your own. It is your God-given right as a citizen of your Universe, a citizen of your world, a citizen of your continent, a citizen of your country, a citizen of your state, a citizen of your county, a citizen of your city, a citizen of your

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neighborhood….and MOST importantly, a citizen of Eternity. It has taken you many years to reach this point of disgruntlement in your political candidates. Yet, we would ask you to see, understand and to once and for all take responsibility for those candidates who have now become what you believe to be your choices. The truth of righteousness does not lie within them; it lies within you. As always, you have our support. All you need to do is ask…. And so you have….

“What is the correct side of the gun argument?”What is it about the statement, “Love one another”, that you do not comprehend?What do you not understand about “Love your neighbor as yourself?”When all of your spiritual avatars began their most profound statements with the term, “Brethren”, who was it that you thought they were addressing?We understand sport. We like to play too. Some of you use little machines to poke holes at targets. We see this as harmless in a world where the citizens love and respect one another.Perhaps it would be best to arrive at that state of heart and mind fi rst. Until then, at least destroy those machines that are meant to do the most harm in as little time as possible….those weapons meant for mass murder. Our thinking is that in a world of love, such machines would be unnecessary. Yes, we do often answer simplistically. Where did you ever arrive at the notion that our answers were to be complicated so that only a select few could possibly understand? (that particular ‘select few’ being self-appointed, of course.)

“What is the future of economic security for all?”

Your security has been where it has always been, just as your “best candidates” and your “gun laws” reside: This would be in cooperation, partnership, compassion, and the common goals of sharing a world. We are not professing any particular party politic, because even we have observed that the divine nature of man is to live passionately and with purpose, and to be driven by those passions, purposes and the gifts you came into this world to share. However, somehow over the centuries, you have abused your gifts in order to create a competition with each other on who is the best at whichever….This has created imbalance just as it would on any level. If you have more fi re than rain, even though both elements are good, they are meant to be balanced. If not, your earth would burn up, or it would fl ood (again). If you have more earth than air, you would be buried in it, unable to breathe. If you have more air than earth, you would have nothing to ground you, and you’d all just be fl oating around like an infi nite number of helium balloons, unable to plant your roots anywhere and grow. And if you have more people whose greatest passion is power over other people, then you have a playground of bullies and gangs fi ghting battles that nobody wins, but everybody goes home with bloody noses. On the fl ip side of course, if you have no leadership values, you are a population of sheep. Are you beginning to comprehend that everything is the same?If you want to know how one thing works, you simply look at other things…because in fact, it was made easy for you; everything works the same. When your government is working together for the highest good of all, then your laws refl ect that, as do your fi nances. We feel you are overwhelmed by all of this. You see the task of change as unbearably daunting. We are here, dear ones, to help you understand that your role is not to change that which is outside of you, but to change those attitudes in yourselves. To recognize that….

You are your best candidate. You are your best lawmaker.You are your economic success.

It all lies within you, individually fi rst, and then collectively….When you fi nally come to realize this, you will begin to look at each other with compassion and love and like-mindedness, focused upon common goals which benefi t every citizen of the world. Granted, it takes time. The fi rst step is awareness. You will discover this to be the most diffi cult step…however once aware, nothing can stop mankind from blossoming, fl ourishing, and reveling in abundance in all of its forms because you will then be in alignment with your Creator, whose plan all along was for you to come here for that very experience.

Until then, and as you move into that place in your evolution, know that…All Is Well.

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We’ve really been feeling the heat around here lately. No complaints here, except I would like to see a little more rain to help out with the garden. I just harvested some fresh broccoli the other day and used it for a vegetable tray for a party that we went to. It feels so good to be able to feed other people with things that you actually grew. It just feels right! Anyway, getting back to our “Fret Job Journey” I was going to try to explain some of the pros and cons of the diff erent methods of installing frets. Generally there are two methods that I use. I will either “hammer” them in just like the way they have been doing for centuries, or I will press them in. This latter method has also been used by certain manufactures for a very long time. There are diff erent methods to this procedure such as, using a clamp, a vise, or a table mounted “pin press”. The pin press method works very well for about the fi rst eight to ten frets, but when you get to the area of the neck where it starts to curve into the heel you have to compensate with some other method because you can’t fi t the neck into the press. Of course this is not a problem for the “Fender” style necks that bolt on to the body. These can be removed and simply be used with a backing, (to protect the back of the neck and to help place the neck perpendicular to the fret press) and all of the frets can be easily accessed. There are commercially available fret “cauls” that are set up to use on the diff erent radiuses of fi ngerboards. It is possible to make your own, but I highly recommend that you spend the money to buy the perfect radius ones made of brass that fi t perfectly into the tool that is designed to be attached to the end of the pin press. They come in almost every imaginable radius and even fl at for classical necks without a radius per say. When using the press method, it gets a little tricky up around the 12th fret and beyond because of the curve of the neck to the heel and the area where the tongue of the fi ngerboard extends over the body of the guitar. At this area the instrument won’t fi t into the press and it is not a good idea to use the press over the tongue because you could easily crush the instrument and render it completely useless. Nobody wants that! There are other unique jigs that have been developed that you can attach to the neck so that you can access the frets above the tongue area. It is possible with some ingenuity to use a “pony style” clamp in this section too. Regardless of the method that you use, there will be some diffi culty managing the frets above the body. When you hammer them in you will have to be careful to back up the top with some sort of shock absorbing material, (sand bags work well), to dissipate the shock wave when you hit the fi ngerboard with a sharp blow with a hammer. One of the most important parts of the fret job is when you “prep” the fret wire to be installed in the fret slot. I often use feeler gauges to accurately measure the thickness of the slot and I also use a digital micrometer to measure the thickness of the fret tang and the barbs on the tang. Sometimes I like to fi le off a small

amount on the barbs so that the fret slips in the slot without too much pressure. You can actually create a pretty good “back bow” into a fi ngerboard by using fret wire that is a couple thousands too big. Another important detail is to prebend the fret to the proper fi ngerboard radius. If you don’t you can easily have the ends of the frets pull out of the slot and chip some wood out and you will never get a tight fi t. It’s very important that the fret “seats” down tight to the fi ngerboard. I always do a few test fi ts on a blank piece of wood about the width of the fi ngerboard and with the same radius. I cut a couple of slots with the same saw that I used on the re fret guitar and see if I have to either sand some of the barbs down or make them fi t tighter. To make them fi t tighter I use an end nipper

and almost cut through the tang. This creates a new “barb” and with the right squeezing pressure and some practice, you can get a perfect fi t for the slot. I know that this sounds a bit diffi cult, because it is a little hard to visualize the procedure if you are not familiar with fret wire and what it even looks like before it is on the guitar. So please bare with me here. I realize that many of you would not attempt to re fret your guitar and I thank you for that! Fret jobs can go horribly wrong if performed by an untrained professional. There are many problems that can occur while replacing frets and just as many

diff erent ways to fi x each problem, so it does take experience, skill, and patience to do it right. I’m not trying to scare anyone, I just strongly recommend reading as much about the subject as you can before attempting your fi rst one and when you do, use an inexpensive garage sale guitar for the fi rst couple re frets that you do. Many people have asked me if I use glue? I try to get the perfect fi t so that glue is not the main reason that the fret is staying in the slot, but “yes”, I do use glue. My theory is when I use alphetic resin water based glue, that a thin stream of glue in the slot is absorbed into the wood and swells it some because of the water content in the glue. This helps seat the fret into the slot and when it dries just gives it a bit more “bite”. I have also had to use super glue on occasion where it was warranted. In a perfect world, or a perfect fret job, glue should not be necessary. It should be said that by using glue it can be diffi cult to remove frets that have been glued in, especially with super glue or any of the epoxies. So I believe we have made some progress in our Fret Job Journey, but there is a bit more to explain before we are done. I thought that this “Journey” could be wrapped up in just a few articles, but I see that it may take quite a few more. So while you’re waiting patiently for the next lesson please make sure that you “Stay in Tune “. See ya next time!

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The Piano Man electrifies PNC ParkBilly Joel doesn’t tour much anymore. He doesn’t have to. America’s preeminent rock and roll pianist now enjoys residency at Madison Square Garden, where he’s performed to sold-out houses since his record-breaking twelve-show stint in 2006. But Joel occasionally takes his memorable catalog out to the ballgame, so to speak, by doing one-off in legendary stadiums like Fenway and Shea. Accordingly, the Nylon Curtain knuckle-baller returned to Pittsburgh on Friday for a packed pre-holiday July 1st party at PNC Park on a balmy summer night. Unsurprisingly, the concert was a grand slam for the Piano Man. Lively opener “Miami, 2017” chronicled a hypothetical apocalypse in New York (and survivor exodus to Florida) to the sound of lilting piano, uproarious guitar, and sweet saxophones. The 1976 Turnstiles tune gained new signifi cance post 9-11, retains its thematic “seen the lights go out on Broadway” punch, and made a good barometer for everything after. Paranoia-fueled “Pressure” was the fi rst of many hits Joel dusted off during his two-hour ballpark bash. He refl ected on some of his verses following a spirited “Entertainer,” whimsically remarking how he doesn’t have any new songs to sell and hasn’t released a new studio album since 1993. He quipped that he wrote the elegant valentine “Just the Way You Are” for his fi rst wife:“We got divorced,” he refl ected. “But that’s okay.” Dive-bar musician’s tale “Zanzibar” was dedicated to the late Muhammad Ali, who is referenced in the opening lyric. The 52nd Street number featured horn players Carl Fischer (trumpet) and Mark Rivera (sax). “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” and “Allentown” were powered as much by Fischer’s clarinet as by guitarist Tommy Byrnes’ guitar and Andy Cichon’s rumbling bass. Utility player (and sometime Billy impersonator) Michael Delguidice strummed acoustic guitar on the elegant “Always a Woman” as Joel tickled the ivories and Rivera played fl ute. Salsa-fl avored “Don’t Ask Me Why” shuffl ed along on Latino rhythms. Later, the band saluted ‘50s / ‘60s doo-wop groups with “The Longest Time” and “Uptown Girl” (squeezing a couple measures of The Tokens’ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” into the former). Pittsburgh native Peter Hewlett helped on the high notes, just he did on the live album KOHLEPT / The Bridge to Russia in ‘86.Also joining Billy were longtime backup singer / percussionist / sax / harmonica player Crystal Taliefero and drummer Chuck Burgi. David Rosenthal provided whatever was needed in the keyboard department, enabling Joel to stay parked at his baby grand (he wandered later).

Thumping his Kurzweil and Yamaha synths, Rosenthal added brass textures and soothing strings that couldn’t otherwise be produced without symphony orchestra. Bathed in spotlights, Joel was pestered by mosquitoes throughout the performance—but he fought them off with a white fl yswatter that became a running prop (he twirled it in his fi ngers like a drumstick while chatting up the crowd). “I don’t want to swallow one of those B-17s,” he said, eyeing one of the circling insects. “That’d really screw things up!” Live camera feeds of Billy and the band were projected on a series of vertical LCD panels draped over the centerfi eld stage. The screens also displayed mood-enhancing videos and still frames: During “New York State of Mind,” for example, the mosaic fl ickered with overhead shots of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty. “Movin’ Out” was accompanied by a cartoon clip of a Bronx barrio. Flames fl ickered on “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” and steelworkers in hard hats labored throughout the rustbelt lament “Allentown.” Joel said the phone sex salutation “Sometimes a Fantasy” was initially rejected by radio for being “too risqué.” Today, it seems perfectly innocuous. Bosom Buddies T.V. theme (look it up, kids) “My Life” was prefaced by Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” Electrifying Storm Front entry “I Go to Extremes” saw Billy bang on his keys with his derriere. The show’s second half climaxed with gospel-tinged “River of Dreams” and multi-part suite “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant.” Even beefy Billy roadie “Chainsaw” got in on the action, skipping onstage to mimic Brian Johnson on a cover of AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” as Joel strummed a Stratocaster guitar. Billy huff ed harmonica for signature piece “Piano Man,” whose chorus was echoed by the 39,500 in attendance. Encores “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” and “Big Shot” saw Billy cop some cool Elvis moves and spin his mic stand like a cheerleader. Oh, and he trotted out a special guest for the fi nale, too: In town a day early for his own gig at Heinz Field, country superstar Kenny Chesney tagged-teamed with the Long Islander on Glass Houses barnburner “You May Be Right.” 67-year old Joel no longer climbs atop his piano (or threatens to back fl ip off it), but he still exudes the same physical energy that characterized his ‘80s and ‘90s concerts. Beneath that businesslike veneer (nice suit) still lurks a talented NYC teen with a chip on his shoulder. So it made perfect sense for Joel to wrap with his Catholic school ode to bad behavior, “Only the Good Die Young.” Billy may have lost some hair (and packed on a couple pounds) since his Grammy-winning heyday, but he’s still a top-notch showman. His professorial countenance belies his beloved piss-and-vinegar palooka persona, traces of which were apparent in his blue-collar banter—and one suspects Joel enjoys doling out his its even more than he lets on. www.billyjoel.com


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I was having a great conversation with a musician friend of mine on the 4th of July about the ins and outs of looping. I know you are having déjà vu right now seeing how we had just talked about this in last article. Well, several hotdogs and a few Ciderboys later, I decided it would be advantageous for the reader to be able to look into this subject more. We will not be rehashing pedal info here but focusing more on the sound gear, mixer choices, and stage setup when deciding what to use when looping. The point here is that I can name numerous times in my career when I watched a great band sound bad due to shabby mixers, speakers, or uninformed sound guys due to miscommunication. For the sake of a never ending article we will stick to only a few solutions that I think have done me well in the past. I will also include a few mistakes I have made, again too numerous to list them all here! First we will talk about when you run through front house system provided. It is imperative that you have a stage setup on your website that can be downloaded or viewed showing the exact locale of needed monitors, mics, etc. The stage crew and sound guys need this info to correctly do the job and it saves time of booking if they do not have the adequate gear. If this is a smaller show but still in house system, then show up a few hours early and scope out the setup. Talk to the crew and devise a plan. This time taken should be an important part of your job. You can be an amazing artist and none of that matters if you sound horrible or your loops feedback. This scary list can go on for days. Decide whether you are a mono or a stereo looping kind of guy. This setup will take you in two diff erent directions when speaking to sound guys or buying your own sound gear in the future. I have two diff erent setups myself for my mono (mostly used) and my stereo looping. I even have diff erent loopers for each of these setups. Oh, and a side note. Please be the courteous musician and always own and carry a DI box. Enough said there I think. If you do not understand the use of a DI box you can contact me at mediamanifesto.info or use our friend google. The mono and stereo choice really makes an impact on your show and how you set up your mixer as well as how the front of the house will handle you. There are regular places that I play know my sound in and out. If I bring a mono setup they have a diff erent front house mixing then when I whip out the stereo business. I want to touch on front monitors for a second here. It is imperative that you learn how to use low volume front monitor sound or purchase in ear monitors. There have been several nights where I have lost my bearings when I turn on the vocal loop and BAM I am slapped with vicious feedback. The crowd makes the face we are all too familiar with concerning feedback, and local dogs howl in the streets nearby. I laughed out loud as I typed that last bit by the way. Communicate with your sound guys and pay attention to what you are receiving back. When you are looking at mixers to purchase you have to think about whether you are looping vocals with one mic or a two mic system. The two mic system is the one that is seen most in the looping setup. One mic is used for singing while the other mic is used to loop vocal patterns. The mic is turned on and off with a foot switch or a switch on the mic itself. I used this setup for years when I fi rst started looping and then when I tired of the bouncing back and forth, I went to the one mic system. You will need a mixer with Bus 1 and 2 inputs for the one mic system. This allows you to set up the mixer in a way that you can use one button on the mixer to tell the mic whether it is loop able or not. When it is not loop able it still can be heard just not looped. This is ideal for me as it allows less jumping around during looping. It is important to note that my mixer in both of my setups are next to me in arms reach. You will need to decide for yourself which system is appropriate for you. Also, if you want more detail on how to setup the one mic system, you know where to

fi nd me. Lastly, we will discuss Speakers. I personally only use JBL Pro series Self-Powered speakers. I have gone through and own several PA systems and these are my reasoning’s behind the choice. First, self powered eliminates the hassle of carrying around heavy pre amps and the like. Also, when JBL says 1500 watts, they mean 1500 watts. Not a variant. JBL also stands fi rmly behind their product and has great customer service. Last, but most important during a show, if you lose one speaker due to speaker power failure or something terribly faulty, you have the second one self powered as well to at least fi nish the show. The research and trial of speakers is no diff erent than gear. Go to your local store and try out several brands. I even set up a small loop patch to carry into the store and setup right there. Yes, I am that guy. When making a purchase on speakers, mixers, and gear you need to be serious while purchasing. Save yourself the money and research and try out the gear. Your audience will thank you. In the end my friend and I fi nished our drinks and hotdogs agreeing on two things. CiderBoys Peach Apple Hard Cider is amazing and when performing, you need to make sure you take it all seriously. Pull the sound guy, stage crew, or local music store salesman aside, tell them what it is you do and seriously Talk Shop.



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Dark Star OrchestraFriday, September 23 @ House of BluesGeneral Admission Tickets: $25.00 On Sale Now Performing to critical acclaim worldwide for nearly 15 years and over 2000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these 7 fi ne musicians. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra off ers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously off ering their own informed improvisations.More Info: www.darkstarorchestra.net

Railroad EarthSaturday, September 24General Admission Tickets: $23.00 On Sale Now Railroad Earth emerged from the breakup of one of New Jersey’s most popular bands, From Good Homes, in early 2001. The roots and Americana-based newgrass jam band borrowed their name from the Jack Kerouac short story “October in the Railroad Earth”. Railroad Earth can jam with the best of them and they have some bluegrass infl uences, but they use drums and amplifi ers (somewhat taboo in the bluegrass world). What kind of music is it then? Mandolin/vocalist John Skehan off ers this semi-descriptive term: “I always describe it as a string band, but an amplifi ed string band with drums.” Tim Carbone takes a swing: “We’re a Country & Eastern band! ” Todd Sheaff er off ers “A souped-up string band? I don’t know. I’m not good at this.” Or, as a great drummer/singer/mandolin player with an appreciation for Americana once said: “Rock & roll!”More Info: www.railroadearth.com

GHOSTWednesday, September 21 @ Masonic AuditoriumGeneral Admission Tickets: $45.25 (Pit); $35.25 (Seated Balcony); $35.25 (Seated Mezzanine)

On Sale Now Ghost is a 6piece rock band that was

formed in Sweden in 2008. In 2010, they released a 3track

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Their second album Infestissumam was released in 2013. Bolstered by a fi ght with the Catholic Church over a hamburger, Ghost’s pursuit to

highlight the hypocrites and champion the individual reached a global audience. The was also certifi ed Gold in Sweden. The most recent release Meliora came out worldwide last year in August. For each album, a Summoning is held to present a new singer and frontman for the band at an undisclosed location in Lincopia, Otrogathia. Papa Emeritus III, the singer for the Meliora chapter of Ghost, was revealed via a paid advertisement on VH1 Classic on May 20, 2015 during a late night broadcast of Caddyshack. A technologically adept fan captured the moment on their phone and uploaded to a popular videosharing web site.More info: www.ghost-offi cial.com

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Tickets are available for purchase at the following locations: www.houseofblues.com, House of Blues Box Offi ce, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and Charge by Phone: 800.745.3000. House of Blues Box Offi ce (308 Euclid Ave.) For more information, call 216.523.BLUE (2583)

The Club @ the Civic Series presents: Hal Walker CD Release The Akron Civic theatre’s Club @ the Civic presents Hal Walker – “Life Wonderful” CD release on Friday, August 20, 2016 at 8:00 PM. Local legend, Hal Walker is a musical breath of fresh air. He’s a singer, a songwriter and a musical explorer. With a soaring baritone voice, he sings soul-searching songs that celebrate community, diversity and hometown living. Playing musical instruments from around the world, he has a unique gift for engaging audiences of all ages. We welcome Hal’s new 5 piece band of rhythm and lush harmony to our intimate cabaret setting to celebrate the Akron release of his 2nd full-length album, Life Wonderful. Hal Walker was voted Cleveland’s “Best Musician” in 2010 and 2011 Best of Cleveland. (Cleveland Scene) He’s a “virtuosic solo musician who plays a fascinating variety of international instruments.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) “He possesses amazing, if sometimes carny-awesome, talents ... he makes audaciously interesting music.” (Akron Beacon Journal) “The radiant warmth of his music will surprise you.” (Cleveland Scene).

Ticket prices are $15. This is a cabaret performance, set on the Civic stage. Performers and audience are on the beautiful Civic stage for the performance. Tickets are available at the Akron Civic Theatre Box Offi ce, by calling (330) 253-2488 or online at www.akroncivic.com, or TicketMaster (1-800-745-3000). Tickets are on sale now.The full schedule is available at www.akroncivic.com. Additional events will be added throughout the season. Tickets and information are available in person at The Civic Box Offi ce or by calling 330.253.2488.

Brian Culbertson Funk! Tour with Morgan James to play the Civic stage

Brian Culbertson Funk! Tour with Morgan James, presented by the City of Akron and 107.3 The Wave, will grace the Civic stage on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 8:00 P.M.

Brian Culbertson is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer who crosses genres between contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk. Brian Culbertson started composing original music for his 7th grade piano recital and hasn’t stopped having self-produced 16 solo albums, most of which have topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts.

Regardless of his success, fans can be rest assured that with the 16 albums and counting, Brian Culbertson always brings his very best – and brings the very best out of others – in all his broad-ranging musical endeavors.

Brian Culbertson will have one performance on Saturday; October 22, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Reserved tickets are $40, $30, and $20. Tickets are available at the Akron Civic Theatre Box Offi ce, by calling (330) 253-2488 or online at www.akroncivic.com, or TicketMaster (1-800-745-3000). Tickets are on sale now.


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It comes as no surprise to anyone who’s ever ridden with me in a car in mega traffi c that I tend to lose my mind and go into an instant verbal road rage without any warning! Others who don’t know me would think I had Tourette’s Syndrome! Heh-Heh-Heh! Well you know if certain people were not given a drivers license the need for verbal road rage would be obsolete! You know the ones I’m talking about. The assbags that like to pull out in front of you and go real slow, or cut you off and make you go into a frantic maneuvering exercise you’re not ready for, or park so close you can’t get out of your parking spot! When I was younger you only had to worry about the “Blue Hairs” on the road! I’m not talking about blue rabbits jumping out in front of you either; I’m talking about the little old ladies that wore blue wigs! I don’t know why they wore blue wigs, always kind of creeped me out, like they were in some kind of old lady cult and probably had some kind of icky ritual to perform each time they put them on! I had an aunt that was a Blue Hair, she was a sweet old gal and I don’t know much about her driving abilities except she did hit a cow once! Well not all Blue Hairs wore wigs I might add, some actually had their hair dyed blue! It was socially acceptable to be an old lady with blue hair then, now the only women that have blue hair listen to punk music, smoke dope, drink beer, have about twenty tattoos and are usually under 30 years old, heh-heh-heh! Anyways, verbal road rage is pretty harmless, unless you happen to be in the

passenger’s seat with your fi nger nails permanently embedded in the dash board! It’s a great stress relief when under attack by assbag drivers no matter what color hair they sport. I’ve had people ask me to stop cussing after experiencing such verbiage during a series of frantic maneuvering exercises!

Well EXCUUUSE ME!

I think a little cussing sure beats the alternative of just smashing into the assbags that cut me off , pull out in front of me going real slow or parking too close to me so I can’t get out of my parking spot! This would require me to be driving a tank to keep auto body repair costs down; throwing out a few choice obscenities is free! Some people have accused me of cursing or swearing a lot. Umm… I don’t curse or swear, I cuss, there’s a diff erence! Cursing involves placing a permanent voodoo type hex on someone and swearing is for the courtroom which I avoid as much as possible! Sometimes… ok a lot of times I’ll tell someone to go to hell and that’s kind of a curse I guess, but it’s usually followed by some rather clever cussing like “Go to hell you salivating ugly ass muncher who defi les the feeble-minded evil monkey. So I guess you can say I’m a Cursercusser! Hey just stay out of my way when I’m on the road and don’t ride with me and you’ll be fi ne!

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