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Friday, February 12th, 2010 Commander Cody & Band -
Commander Cody and Band
Commander Cody is best known for his gigantic world-wide hit "Hot Rod Lincoln." Ever since his wild early days as a front man for the Lost Planet Airmen, Commander Cody, a truly unique and iconoclastic figure, has brought his barrel house, rockabilly, boogie-woogie piano playing to the American music scene. On stage, Commander Cody and his Band continues to wow audiences of all kinds, from festivals to biker conventions, from cruise ships to uptown bars, from college campuses to sleazy roadhouses. Don’t miss this traveling road show, a unique blend of redneck country, boogie woogie and old time rock 'n' roll. www.commandercody.com Jim Schafer opens the show. Tickets are $12.00. 9pm.
Saturday, February 13th, 2010 Tribute to Journey: Arrival -
Arrival: Journey Tribute
Arrival - The Journey Tribute will get your blood pumping to Journey classics like Stone in Love, Separate Ways, and Don't Stop Believin! Sing along to the power ballads you never forgot the words to like Faithfully, Lights, and Open Arms! Arrival takes you on a live musical roller coaster ride of Journey's timeless hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's & today! The band is made up of six seasoned veterans of the Cleveland rock scene. www.arrivalband.com Tickets are $8.00. 9pm.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Eric Sardinas & Big Motor w/ special guest Joanne Shaw Taylor -
Slide blues-rock guitarist Eric Sardinas is a master Dobro player. His guitar work along with his gruff vocals makes for a thrilling, explosive concert experience.
Sardinas gets his inspiration from a melting pot of influences; R&B, gospel, rock and roll and most tellingly, his profound love of traditional blues forms. While those influences inexorably shape his playing he's no mere mimic. Instead, he's reinterpreting them into his own driving contemporary blues / rock sound. Eric's music hits you like a freight train...Don't miss seeing him live with his band Big Motor! www.ericsardinas.com
British singer / guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor was 16 years old when she was discovered by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics. Stewart was so impressed with Taylor’s guitar playing that he invited the youngster to join his supergroup, D.U.P. (Da Univerzal Playaz) on a European tour in 2002.
Listening to her breathtaking Ruf Records debut album, White Sugar, it’s safe to say that Joanne is well on the way to succeeding. Vocally, she has a strong, husky style, sort of understated, and somewhat reminiscent of Joss Stone with its soulfulness at times. www.joanneshawtaylor.com Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.
"She (Joanne Shaw Taylor) plays with more attitude and flare than most. Massive potential here. Inspiring." - Guitarist Magazine.
Eric Sardinas
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Eric Sardinas, Beer, Video...
Great Blues Guitar! Joanne Shaw Taylor performing in France.
Friday, February 19th, 2010 Alex Bevan -
Alex Bevan
First known as the "Skinny Little Boy" from Cleveland, Ohio who came to "Chase your wimmin' and drink your beer", folk artist Alex Bevan has been sharing his voice, guitar, music and stories with audiences for more than thirty years.
Alex practices storytelling in the acoustic tradition, weaving intricate and singable melodies with words that fill the inner reaches of the heart and mind. His guitar playing is flawless, his voice compelling and his performances are masterful. Alex mixes a blend of music and comedy to provide a unique and engaging concert experience.
His recordings span the gamut from folk to folk rock and pop to children's educational music and he has won a number of awards for his commercial efforts in radio and television. Alex's creative works have also contributed to documentary film scores. You need to see him to believe him and hear him to know him. He is truly Ohio's "Great Lakes Bard". www.alexbevan.com Folk artist Bob Sammon opens the show. Tickets are $10.00. Showtime is 8:30pm.
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 Vance Music Studios - Student Showcase -
Founded in December of 2005, Vance Music Studios offers the highest quality music instruction possible. The studios' founder and director Christopher E. Vance felt the need to open a studio that is organized, personable, high-caliber, and most of all FUN.
Vance Music Studios is a place where an individual can flourish musically. Beginners are welcome, as are advanced players who need to brush up on a few things. Vance also offers student rock bands, jazz bands, and chamber music sessions led by seasoned coaches. Tonight's show will give these students and bands the opportunity to show off their stuff! Tickets are $5.00. 8pm.
Friday, February 26th, 2010 Winters Warm -
Winters Warm
Acoustic, indie-rock band Winters' Warm is comprised of band members Joe Yezbak, Keith Jackson, and Corey Keller. They create a unique sound by switching lead singers on their original music. Their songs have a laid back vibe for easy listening. Their music is meant to occupy you on a level not normally experienced in day to day life.
The Cleveland based Winters Warm will be performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas this March. Luckily, they will be performing at The Winchester in Cleveland tonight. http://www.myspace.com/winterswarm Tickets are $5.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 Chis Castle - with special guest Quinn Sands -
Chris Castle - Acoustic Folk, Americana artist Chris Castle has written with some of Nashville's biggest hitmakers including: Casey Kelly (The Cowboy Rides Away), Bud Lee (Friends in Low Places), and Wood Newton (Bobbie Sue) before turning twenty. Chris has also recorded at the home studio of American music legend Levon Helm (The Band, Bob Dylan) in Woodstock, NY. www.dirtsandwich.com
Quinn Sands - Singer / Songwriter Quinn Sands could be described as: "Lucinda Williams meeting Christine McVie and then hanging out with Carole King." http://www.myspace.com/quinnsands
Tickets are $5.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Chris Castle
Quinn Sands
Monday, March 1st, 2010 Chris Duarte & Bluestone -
Chris Duarte
Chris Duarte plays high energy blues-rock. A San Antonio native, Chris was born in February of 1963, the same year as his Strat. A deep foundation of styles and musical knowledge, combined with his passion, intuition and heart, has given Chris Duarte a fire and purity rarely seen in music today. The music is best experienced live! Chris Duarte's shows are unique each night, never the same show twice.
Chris Duarte continues to play well over 200 nights a year in every state and many countries abroad. Chris will be performing tonight's show with Bluestone. www.thechrisduartegroup.com Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.
"...high energy blues rock...contains moments that bring to mind legendary artists as diverse as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Johnson." - Amazon.com.
Chris Duarte and Bluestone performing "Borrowed Love."
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Monte Montgomery -
Monte Montgomery
Monte Montgomery has taken the acoustic guitar beyond anyone's expectations. With his amazing fretwork, unique combination finger and pick style playing through trailblazing "chordal" thoroughfares often baffling even the most accomplished players. While Monte remains a huge enigma in the guitar universe, his legendary reputation has spread like wildfire since he appeared on Austin City Limits.
Monte's fretwork has become the benchmark for acoustic guitar players. In 2004 Monte was named on Guitar Player Magazine's list of "Top 50 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time." Countless articles have been written about Monte describing him as "The Evel Knivel of Guitar," and "The Acoustic Shred Master" just to name a few.
When word about Monte's virtuosity reached the folks at Alvarez Guitars, they quickly took a keen interest and secured Monte's endorsement. In the meantime Monte's reputation as the Hottest Acoustic Guitarist on the planet was being cultivated as he toured nationwide. This led to the introduction of the MMY-1 Monte Montgomery Signature Guitar, which was unveiled at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California in January 2004. http://www.montemontgomery.com
A brief opening set will be performed by Henry J from "Random Acts of Music." Tickets are $15.00. 8:30pm.
"Monte Montgomery blows people away. There is no other way to describe it." - Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona.
A video of Monte Montgomery performing live... Wow!
Friday, March 5th, 2010 The Ragbirds -
The Ragbirds
Female fronted, folk-rock, roots, afro-beat band The Ragbirds began with a desire to create fresh, original music weaving their love of world sounds into the energetic, catchy songs. The band has come to call this unique blend of styles "infectious global groove".
Led by Erin Zindle, the energetic multi-instrumentalist and fiery front woman called "Highly Impressive" by USA TODAY, The Ragbirds put on a show that is designed to get people thinking, listening and dancing. She skillfully switches between violin, mandolin, banjo, accordion, and percussion in addition to singing lead vocals, all while dancing! The Ragbirds musical roots are deeply complex, with Americana, Gypsy, Celtic, Middle-Eastern and Latin influences. In live performances the band incorporates variations on traditional African drum pieces. For all the intensity of their live show, this is a band that is not afraid to show their softer side with acoustic tunes that are anything but typical folk.
In October 2008, The Ragbirds replaced their aging tour van with a Ford E-350 diesel van. They converted the new van to run on Waste Vegetable Oil (the kind of oil your last order of french fries was cooked in) at Full Circle Fuels in Oberlin Ohio. www.theragbirds.com Tickets are $10.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Going For The One - Yes Tribute -
Going For The One - Yes Tribute
Going for the One is a Yes tribute band based in Western New York. This exciting ensemble brings together five superb musicians who each have a rich history in performing progressive rock. Lead singer Jimmy Warlick possesses the high range necessary for Yes music and delivers the vocals with skill and confidence.
The rest of the band is a combination of virtuoso players: John Covach on guitars; Chris Meeker on bass; Rich DellaPietra on keyboards; and Mario Encina on drums. Everybody in the band sings, allowing the group to accurately reproduce not only the demanding and powerful instrumental passages, but also the lush vocal harmonies found on the studio albums. http://www.myspace.com/goingfortheoneband Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Bill Staines -
Bill Staines
For more than forty years, folk singer / songwriter Bill Staines has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, folksong societies, colleges, concerts, clubs, and coffeehouses. Bill's music is a slice of Americana, reflecting with the same ease his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon, the on-the-road truckers, or the everyday workers that make up this land.
A New England native, Bill became involved with the Boston-Cambridge folk scene in the early 1960's in Cambridge, MA. Bill quickly became a popular performer in the Boston area. In 1971, a reviewer from the Boston Phoenix stated that he was "simply Boston's best performer." Bill has continually appeared on folk music radio listener polls as one of the top all time favorite folk artists. Now, well into his fifth decade as a folk performer, he has gained an international reputation as a gifted songwriter and performer.
Singing mostly his own original songs, Bill Staines has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene today, performing nearly 200 concerts a year and driving over 65,000 miles annually. He weaves a blend of gentle wit and humor into his performances and one reviewer wrote, "He has a sense of timing to match the best standup comic." www.acousticmusic.com/staines/ Don't miss seeing Bill Staines live in an intimate setting at The Winchester! Gary Hall opens the show at 8pm. Tickets are $12.00.
A fantastic video of Bill Staines performing live.
Friday, March 12th, 2010 Sara Haze & Band -
Sara Haze
Although pop, rock artist Sara Haze is surrounded by industry giants with everyone from Randy Jackson to Gene Simmons consulting on her music, it's Sara herself running the show. Most notably, this sun-bleached blonde Southern California girl is writing the music.
Fans of MTV's reality phenomenon The Hills responded en masse with over 300,000 hits on Sara's MySpace page when her song "My Own Hands To Hold" was used to illustrate a scene depicting a rocky relationship. With piano-driven chords and a haunting melody line, this song speaks to anyone who didn't get a storybook ending to a relationship.
Sara has impressed industry executives everywhere. At CMW (Canadian Music Week), Sara was joined on stage by Grammy Award Winning Producer Glen Ballard (Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews, No Doubt) who performed one of her songs with her. Sara has also performed at the CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival in 2009.
Sara Haze will be performing along with her band for a night of great live music at The Winchester Music Hall. www.sarahaze.com Tickets are $10.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Sara Haze's song "Beautiful Day"
Saturday, March 13th, 2010 Debbie Davies & Band -
Debbie Davies
Blues guitarist Debbie Davies cut her teeth playing in blues and rock ‘n roll bands in the San Francisco Bay area. In 1984, she landed the lead guitar spot in Maggie Mayall and The Cadillacs, an all-female band led by wife of British blues pioneer, John Mayall. In 1988 she was recruited by Albert Collins to join the Icebreakers, and for the next three years she was a featured guitarist performing behind one of the most innovative bluesmen of all time.
Since 1993, Debbie has produced nine solo recordings and two collaborative CD’s, one with guitarists Tab Benoit and Kenny Neal, and another with guitarists Anson Funderburgh and Otis Grand. The roster of other artists who have joined Debbie in the studio on her recordings reads like a who’s who of the blues: Albert Collins, Ike Turner, James Cotton, Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Coco Montoya, Duke Robillard, Tommy Shannon, Chris “Whipper” Layton, Sugar Ray Norcia, Mudcat Ward, Charlie Musselwhite, Bruce Katz, Per Hanson, Noel Neal, and Rod Carey.
She has received eight nominations for Blues Music Awards, and in 1997 won for Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist. www.debbiedavies.com Blues singer / songwriter and Blind Pig Recording artist, Robin Rogers, opens the show. Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.
“She (Debbie Davies) wields an electric guitar as if it were a wand.” - Los Angeles Times.
“Davies playing is extraordinary - full of propulsion and energy and melodic invention…” - People Magazine.
Debbie Davies Plays The Blues!
Friday, March 19th, 2010 Jonah Koslen's Stage Pass Now -
The entire Michael Stanley Band "Stage Pass" Album Performed LIVE by Jonah Koslen & Band!
In October of 1976, Cleveland Rock-n-Roll history was made at the original Agora Theatre. Cleveland's own Michael Stanley Band recorded the classic, gold, double-live album "Stagepass."
Experience Cleveland Rock-n-Roll history! Re-live it, or see it for the first time: "Strike Up the Band," "Rosewood Bitters," "Nothing's Going to Change My Mind," "Show on the Road," "Waste a Little Time on Me," "Midwest Midnight," and the rest of the hit songs from the acclaimed, live album.
Jonah Koslen and Stage Pass Now will be live and in concert at The Winchester. www.stagepassnow.com Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.
"I'm as excited as everyone else is to hear Jonah and his band perform the Stagepass album live and in concert. I can't wait to sit in the audience and have the experience of hearing our classic MSB album in all its rocking glory, this time as his friend and a fan." - Michael Stanley.
Jonah Koslen's Stage Pass Now
Saturday, March 20th, 2010 Don Dixon & Marti Jones, Morticia's Chair - CD Release Party -
Don Dixon has devoted his entire life to the popular song. Whether working as a singer, songwriter, musician or producer, he has always tried to capture the essence of his life in the moment.
Don Dixon's writing, production and session credits include: astroPuppees, Baby Shaker, Richard Barone, Jim Brock, Mark Bryan, Kim Carnes, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Caitlin Cary, Joe Cocker, The Connells, Counting Crows, Marshall Crenshaw, Pat DiNizio, The Edison Project, Fetchin Bones, GB Leighton, The Golden Palominos, Guadalcanal Diary, Hootie and the Blowfish, In Tua Nua, Marti Jones, Tommy Keene, Let's Active, James McMurtry, Moxy Fruvous, R.E.M., The Red Clay Ramblers, The Smithereens, Snagglepuss, Ronnie Spector, The Spongetones, Chris Stamey, Matthew Sweet, The X-Teens and dozens more. www.dondixonmusic.com
Pop singer Marti Jones first emerged as the frontwoman of the group Color Me Gone before issuing her solo debut Unsophisticated Time which was produced by her husband Don Dixon. She was the recepient of widespread critical acclaim with LPs like her A&M Records releases Match Game (recorded with guests Mitch Easter, T-Bone Burnett, and Darlene Love) and Used Guitars (featuring contributions from Marshall Crenshaw and Janis Ian).
Morticia's Chair combines elements of Celtic, pagan, medieval, gothic, and psychedelic folk over a strong rock base. They marry soaring melodies with evocative, even mystical lyrics that are drawn from the band’s background in visual arts. Their sound has a broad appeal, to people who like everything from The Byrds, Pink Floyd, and Robin Trower, to fans of Dead Can Dance, The Church, and Peter Murphy. They will be releasing their latest CD tonight. http://www.morticiaschair.com
Admission is $12.00. Showtime is 8:30pm.
Marti Jones (left) & Don Dixon (right)
Marti Jones (left) & Don Dixon (right)
Morticia's Chair
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 Sharif -
Sharif
Writing with legendary songsmith Desmond Child has facilitated Los Angeles-based pop, alternative-rock singer / songwriter Sharif’s ability to truly craft a hit single. Sharif’s song “Another Wasted Rose” received an Honorable Mention in the 2008 Billboard World Song Contest. In addition, he has compiled a list of 250+ film and TV credits.
Sharif was handpicked out of hundreds to perform at the 2009 ASCAP EXPO and showcase his songs. These songs can be found on compilation discs alongside bands like O.A.R., Jack Johnson, and the Dave Matthews Band.
The roster of musicians who appear on Sharif’s new record is nothing short of astounding: Tim Bradshaw (John Mayer, David Gray), Jon Graboff (Ryan Adams), Mark Goldenberg (Jackson Browne, Ringo Starr), Rhett Miller (Old 97’s), Stewart Myers (Jason Mraz, Lifehouse, Shawn Colvin), Brian Jones (Mandy Moore, Liz Phair).
Companies like Taylor Guitars, D’Addario Strings, and Planet Waves have aided Sharif with tour support, endorsements, and sponsorships. See him perform acoustically in an intimate setting at The Winchester Music Hall. www.SharifMusic.com Tickets are (amazingly) just $5.00. Showtime is 9pm.
“A silky voice, cheerful melodies, creative musicianship and steadfast songwriting...” - All Access Magazine.
Friday, March 26th, 2010 Country Joe McDonald (of Country Joe & the Fish) -
Country Joe McDonald performing at Woodstock in 1969
Folk singer and political activist Country Joe McDonald has a rich history. From the San Francisco folk scene and his time with Country Joe & the Fish, to Woodstock in 1969, to a robust solo career, Country Joe McDonald continues to entertain while remaining politically active.
At the end of the summer of 1969, Country Joe & the Fish performed at the Woodstock Festival in upstate New York. The film of the Woodstock Festival was prepared for release in the spring of 1970, Country Joe's performance of the song "Fixin' To Die Rag" was in the middle of the film. The film brought the band's anti-war message into movie theaters all over the world.
Country Joe McDonald began his career as a solo artist in 1969 with a collection of Woody Guthrie songs. His solo recordings have spanned a broad range of styles and content; from the double-record set, "Vietnam Experience", to the blues outing with guest guitarist Jerry Garcia, "Superstitious Blues." He continues to tour regularly as a solo performer in the US and abroad. Don't miss this legendary performer live in Cleveland! www.countryjoe.comRob Peeples opens the show. Tickets are $15.00. 8:30pm.
"Theband [Country Joe & the Fish] towered over their contemporaries and left behind one masterpiece album - Electric Music for the Mind and Body - one of the definitive albums of American acidrock." - musicHound Album Guide.
Saturday, March 27th, 2010 Joe Stump -
Joe Stump
Supersonic shred machine Joe Stump is one of the most intense and over the top guitarists on the planet. His maniacal guitar driven releases are amazing displays of power and jaw dropping technical command.
Joe was named one of the ten fastest shredders of all time by Guitar One Magazine, and one of the top 20 shredders of all time by Guitarist Magazine. He has taught for many years at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. www.joestump.com Tickets are $10.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Monday, March 29th, 2010 Wishbone Ash -
Wishbone Ash
Wishbone Ash is THE pioneering British twin-lead guitar band that influenced Thin Lizzy and others along with a crop of new, young guitar bands. You can hear echoes of their work in songs by such diverse artists as Steely Dan and Franz Ferdinand.
Formed in October 1969 in London, Wishbone Ash garnered notice in the early days for a unique blend of blues, jazz and English folk. But it was the way the guitars played melodic leads together that would become Wishbone Ash's trademark. A chance jam between Andy [Powell] and Ritchie Blackmore, on a show as openers to Deep Purple prompted Blackmore to recommend them to producer Derek Lawrence who in turn aided their signing with MCA / Universal in L.A.
Today, just as in 1969, Wishbone Ash features founding guitarist Andy Powell, whose name is often associated with the Gibson Flying V, which he has popularized over the years. The current lineup includes Finnish guitar slinger Muddy Manninen and the stalwart rhythm section of bassist Bob Skeat and drummer par excellence, Joe Crabtree. 2009 is also a real milestone for founding member Andy Powell, being the band’s 40th anniversary year.
On the heels of a whirlwind year, promoting their most recent studio album, "The Power of Eternity," Wishbone Ash begins with what has become an annual tradition: a tour of Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and Holland, plus dates in Scandinavia, followed by spring tours of the United Kingdom and the United States. www.wishboneash.com See them live in Cleveland at The Winchester! Tickets are $20.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 Hal Walker - CD Release Show!
Hal Walker
Hal Walker is a multi-instrumentalist one-man-band singer / songwriter. He composes and improvises on the piano, guitar, harmonica, ocarina, concertina, Jew's harp, Thai khaen (a vertical harmonica), African banakulas and other instruments from around the world. As a veteran performer, he is one-of-a-kind. His unique style delights audiences of all ages. His original songs celebrate work, community and the creative process. http://www.halwalkermusic.com/ Hal will be releasing his new CD Tonight! 8:30pm.
“...virtuosic solo musician Hal Walker plays a fascinating variety of international instruments including a Thai khaen (a vertical harmonica), and African banakulas...A virtual one-man band, Hal Walker commanded attention with his collection of traditional and invented instruments. He took center stage to play ocarina and Jews' harp, then sat on the sidelines to make music on concertina, harmonica and a strange contraption that sounded like train whistles playing in harmony.” - The Plain Dealer.
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 The JiMiller Band ALL Grateful Dead Sixth Annual "Night Before Easter" Show -
The JiMiller Band
Join us once again to get ready for springtime and celebrate the Easter holiday with the JiMiller Band playing an ALL Grateful Dead show!
Leader of the band Jim Miller has been playing music for most of his life and was the former frontman of the band Oroboros. The JiMiller Band "blends together blues, country, cajun, old rock 'n' roll, jazz and bluegrass into a musical Americana that is both fresh and timeless" in their everlasting sets. However, the band is best known for its freeform improvisation rock that was made famous by The Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers. www.jimiller.com Tickets are $7.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Friday, April 9th, 2010 Tom Principato -
Tom Principato
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Tom Principato is one of the most unique guitarists around, combining his rich blues background with high-energy rock, and a highly charged, emotionally expressive delivery.
Tom has performed with various acts including Billy Price And The Keystone Rhythm Band, Geoff Muldaur, Big Mama Thornton, Sunnyland Slim, James Montgomery, Pete Kennedy (of the folk-rock duo The Kennedys) and The Assassins with Jimmy Thackery (former guiatrist with The Nighthawks).
Since the 1990's Tom has signed endorsement agreements with Fender Electric Guitar Co., DR String Co., Seymour Duncan pickups, Roger Mayer effects pedals (Roger Mayer personally made effects pedals and experimental electronic gadgets for Jimi Hendrix), and Soundseat (The most comfortable music seat ever built).
Tom has been featured in Vintage Guitar Magazine, and has won a total of 22 "WAMMY" Awards from the Washington Area Music Association. The Tom Principato Band was also voted "Blues Act Of The Year" in 1997 by the listeners of "Talkin' Blues Radio" Koln, Germany and Gitarre & Bass Magazine.
His live shows, often accompanied by just a bassist and drummer, are exciting, with lots of guitar pyrotechnics and great playing from Tom and the other members of his ensemble. The band has toured clubs and festivals extensively in the U.S., Canada, and Europe! www.tomprincipato.com Showtime is 9pm.
"...he (Tom Principato) has an enormous talent at telling stories in his solos; he doesn't play 'standard' licks." - Pat Metheny, Jazz guitar master.
"It’s his guitar prowess that merits attention. Principato effortlessly shifts tones...He’s an excellent note bender and a concise, gritty player with an experienced ear for building to multiple climaxes in his solos." - Dave Hiltbrand, People Magazine.
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 WMS-3 Jazz Concert -
WMS-3 is a smooth jazz and R&B band that features hot electric guitar, sax, keyboards and great female vocals. The band also features Raccine Williams on electric violin. WMS-3 plays originals, and classics, both instrumental and with a vocalist. Make sure to bring your dancin' shoes! Tickets are $7.00. Showtime is 8pm.
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 Johnny A -
Johnny A
Johnny A is widely regarded as one of America's finest contemporary guitarists. Gibson thinks so - their Custom Shop designed a Signature Edition guitar per his specific requests which, when it was marketed in 2003, placed him in an exclusive club that included legends like B.B. King, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Joe Perry, Pat Martino and Les Paul himself.
He's not a blues guitarist, although he sometimes bends stinging notes like B.B. King. Nor is he a jazz guitarist, although there are elements of Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell in his music, and Johnny A is certainly not a pure rock guitarist, although he toured with J.Geils and Peter Frampton. "What dictates what I do," Johnny A says, "is the song that I'm playing." Catch him live in an intimate trio performance at The Winchester Music Hall.www.johnnya.com Tickets are $15.00. Showtime is 9pm.
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 Brittany Reilly Band -
The Brittany Reilly Band
Brittany and band play acoustic bluegrass music with a folk touch. You will hear old standards, originals songs and other bluegrass and folk songs.
Brittany, along with guitarist Brent Hopper and the other musicians in the band share a passion for bluegrass, reggae, country, blues, and other old-time music influences. Smooth, Flatpicking instumentation and rhythmic sounds tie their vocal harmonies and musical dynamics together. www.brittanyreilly.com Tickets are $7.00. Showtime is 8pm.
Friday, May 7th, 2010 Shawn Phillips -
Shawn Phillips
Shawn Phillips helped define folk-rock in the 1960s and progressive-new-age rock in the 1970s. He is an accomplished musician, poet, composer and actor. Shawn has written music for movie soundtracks and for symphony orchestras. He has performed a heathy amount of session work. Shawn was called "The best kept secret in the music business," by the late rock impresario Bill Graham.
Shawn Phillips has almost twenty albums to his credit (of which millions have been sold) and a host of associations with some of the most respected names in the industry including Donovan, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and many others. www.shawnphillips.com Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.
"...an artist of such raw talent, ambition and good will...Phillips' main attraction is still his voice. Reedy and flexible, with a remarkable falsetto, it is a potent dramatic instrument." - Rolling Stone Magazine.
"The Winchester is one of the premier live music venues around." - Fox 8 TV Cleveland, Ohio
"Best of Cleveland" - Cleveland Magazine 2007
"...the west side's premier live music venue." - The Cleveland Plain Dealer
