12112 Madison Ave. Lakewood/Cleveland, Ohio 44107 216-226-5681
"...the west side's premier live music venue." - The Cleveland Plain Dealer "Best of Cleveland" - Cleveland Magazine 2007 As mentioned on VH1 and XM Radio
Friday, May 30, 2008 Sultans Of Bing, The Jack Fords -
With an emphasis on strong songwriting and structured opportunities for improvisation, the Sultans have long striven to bring high energy and positive vibrations to audiences of all stripes. The group was voted "Best Jam Band," and Masek, "Best Keyboardist," three years consecutively in the Cleveland Free Times Music Awards.
The Jack Fords are the genuine article... Greasy American rock’n’roll that is delivered with a charismatic, confident swagger. They won the 2007 Cleveland Free Times Music award for "Best Rock Band." 9pm, $7.00.
The Sultans Of Bing
The Jack Fords
Saturday, May 31, 2008 Smiley Baldazar - CD Release Party -
Together this fearsome foursome have 40+ years experience jamming in the area. If you have to make a comparison, at times Smiley Baldazar sounds like any of the following bands depending on the song, Primus, Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, Mr. Bungle, The Judybats, Radiohead & more. Check them out! Devil Moto and Six Gallery open the show. 9pm.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Ugly Radio Rebellion w/ Ike Willis - Frank Zappa Tribute! -
Ugly Radio Rebellion w/ Ike Willis
Ike Willis was the longest member of Frank Zappa's band. From "Joe's Garage" to "Thing-Fish", Ike's voice is known the world over. Ugly Radio Rebellion is one of the few bands in the U.S. that perform the music of Frank Zappa. 9pm. $10.00.
Ugly Radio Rebellion tickets are available for purchase online! You may purchase them with a credit card or Paypal! You can also charge tickets by phone or pick them up with cash or charge at the club. Tickets ordered through the website will be at will-call the night of the show. Please bring your photo ID to pick up tickets. They will be released only to the person who ordered them. No tickets will be mailed. Please click the "Buy Now" button above to order Ugly Radio Rebellion tickets!
Friday, June 6th, 2008 Kelly Richey Band
Kelly is a Cincinatti native and brings her three piece blues band up for a scream every now and then. Her guitar playing has been compared to (hats off, please) Stevie Ray Vaughan and her singing to Janis Joplin. Wow. She is as firey a guitar player as Chris Duarte. She'll wear you out! $12.00. 9pm.
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 One Under
One Under jamming
Formed in early 2005, One Under has quickly become the newest emerging musical force to come out of Columbus, Ohio. The sextet is comprised of former members of Ekoostik Hookah, The Shantee and The Ark Band and is forging a sound incorporating elements of Roots Rock, American Jazz, Progressive Rock, Afro-Cuban Latin and Pure Funk Back Beat. This combination manifests into a danceable and energetic show that keeps people on their feet.
One Under and it's members have appeared at festivals including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Sierra Nevada Reggae Festival, Grateful Fest, Tabfest, the Recipe Family Cookout, Harvest Fest, Schwagstock, and Sunshine Daydreams. Recent college appearances include Dennison University and James Madison University as well as support slots for bands such as Particle, Hot Tuna, The Samples, Oteil and the Peacemakers, Rusted Root, Keller Williams and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and CJ Chenier. With incredible improvisation, solid grooves and strong lyrical content, One Under is continuing to reach new and diverse crowds wherever they play. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.
One Under tickets are available for purchase online! You may purchase them with a credit card or Paypal! You can also charge tickets by phone or pick them up with cash or charge at the club. Tickets ordered through the website will be at will-call the night of the show. Please bring your photo ID to pick up tickets. They will be released only to the person who ordered them. No tickets will be mailed. Please click the "Buy Now" button above to order One Under tickets!
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 The Cleveland Comedy All-Stars - Featuring Mike Polk, Hot Carl Ferrara, Quinn Patterson & Hosted by Sean Paul
This is a fantastic comedy show featuring some of the area's most talented comics. If you like comedy, don't miss this one. Local comic Sean Paul will be the M.C. and Host. 9pm. $5.00.
Friday, June 13th, 2008 Big Leg Emma
Big Leg Emma is a nationally touring act that creates their music on feel, vibe, and deep hearted lyrics. The band's tour schedule has led them from the scenic hills of Western New York to the Great Northeast, the Midwest, the Deep South, and all points in between. BLE has built a strong following in the festival circuit sharing stages with Rusted Root, 10,000 Maniacs, Gin Blossoms, The Sam Bush Band, The Wailers, Keith Anderson, Los Lobos, Old Crow Medicine Show, Peter Rowan and Donna the Buffalo, just to name a few.
They are a jam band to be sure, but they also feature tight songwriting, which is a unique attribute in the jam band genre. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.
Big Leg Emma tickets are available for purchase online! You may purchase them with a credit card or Paypal! You can also charge tickets by phone or pick them up with cash or charge at the club. Tickets ordered through the website will be at will-call the night of the show. Please bring your photo ID to pick up tickets. They will be released only to the person who ordered them. No tickets will be mailed. Please click the "Buy Now" button above to order Big Leg Emma tickets!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 Vance Music School - Student Recital -
Vance Music Studios
Lakewood's Vance Music Studio is having their third student recital at the Winchester. This show features Vance students, young and old, performing in a lot of varied musical forms. You'll hear some jazz, some rock, some singer/songwriter, some vocalist pop, etc, etc. Tickets are $5.00 and available at Vance Music Studios or at the door on the night of the show. 8pm.
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 Richard Juilan -
Richard Juilan
Recording with Norah Jones and bouncing ideas off Bonnie Raitt is a long way from playing Vegas cocktail lounges, which was how Julian began his musical career.
But after four records and logging thousands of road miles, this mild-mannered and disarmingly charming, bespectacled artist can stop loitering in the corner of the public's eye and takes his rightful spot front and center.
Julian’s screenplay-worthy craftsmanship is a skill that’s earned him entrance to a mutual admiration society that includes artists like Randy Newman, Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt. In fact, it was Raitt who initially suggested producer Mitchell Froom (Los Lobos, Richard Thompson, Elvis Costello and many others), who signed on to help Julian shape Saturday Morning in Sunday’s Shoes. 9pm, $8.00.
Friday, June 20th, 2008 The Deja Voodoo Band - CD Release Party!
The Deja Voodoo Band
A barrell house blues & rock band, Deja Voodoo band has a hot lead guitar player joined together with talented musicians. The band also features blues harp. Deja Voodoo Band is excited to announce the long anticipated release of the new CD titled "Miss Fortune". The album contains 12 original DVB songs for your listening enjoyment!
Friday, June 27, 2008 Morticia's Chair -
Morticia's Chair
Morticia's Chair combines Rock, psychedelic folk, Celtic and gothic influences into their own blend of original music. Lead singer Marc K. is a former member of Screwtractor. His vocals sound like a combination of Jim Morisson and a pirate, thus creating a "Pirate Rock" sound. Bela Silva opens the show. 9pm, $5.00.
Saturday, June 28th, 2008 Don Dixon & The Jumprabbits w/ special guest Marti Jones
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. 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, REM, The Red Clay Ramblers, The Smithereens, Snagglepuss, Ronnie Spector, The Spongetones, Chris Stamey, Matthew Sweet, The X-Teens and dozens more.
Marti Jones was initially a member of the band Color Me Gone, who recorded one EP for A&M Records in 1983. Her first solo album, 1985's "Unsophisticated Time" (A&M), was produced by Don Dixon. Some of you may ask, "If she was so influential, why don't I know about her." Truly restless and eclectic, she made records that required your attention and often had jarring juxtapositions, but were always musical and catchy. Consequently, she was too commercial for the radical, too radical for the radio. Most critics agreed she was just a little ahead of the curve. Indeed, she was not an easy fit anywhere and A&M never found a way to break a single or ignite the imagination of the MTV generation. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.
Don Dixon & The Jump Rabbits
Marti Jones
Friday, July 4th, 2008 28 North - CD Release Party
A 4th of July Celebration! 28 North offers rock, funk, blues, and americana, with a focus on crystalline honesty. With Stanton and Lindner’s two unique guitar styles, and three distinct singing voices, they reach a rarely seen level of versatility. Different songs open different doors and 28 North uses this to their advantage, the songs and voices tell the stories of the three characters, yet their harmony is the true voice of the band. 9pm. $7.00 over 21, $10.00 under 21.
Saturday, July 5th, 2008 Peter Tork of The Monkees (with his band) -
Peter Tork (right) & The Monkees
A folk musician before joining The Monkees, Peter played musically around the world with several bands, and has recently released several CD's partnering with James Lee Stanley and Shoe Suede Blues.
After auditioning hundreds of hopeful ‘Moptops’ for a new TV show, they found four young men, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, and Peter Tork. The Monkees had arrived. The Monkees spent many years at the top of ‘Pop’ tree. Since the band first spilt up in 1969, there have been reunion tours, new TV and album recordings and reruns of the original TV show. Proving that The Monkees are still significant of the current music scene.
Like the other members of The Monkees, Peter Tork stayed committed to music since their official demise. Peter has formed new bands, recorded as a solo artists and toured with The Monkees for the reunion shows. Tickets are $15.00. Michael Jantz opens the show at 9pm.
Friday, July 11th, 2008 Anthony Gomes & The New Soul Cowboys -
Anhony Gomes & The New Soul Cowboys
Anthony Gomes, the award winning, acclaimed tough-rockin' soulful singer-guitarist and his rough ‘n’ tumble Nashville-based outfit, are taking on the world.
Drawing on the musical core that links blues, rock, soul and country, he’s joined by the New Soul Cowboys, featuring bassist David Karns, drummer Peter Lang and keyboardist Dylan St. John.
“First and foremost, we are Southern Rock,” Gomes says. “We mine rock, blues, country and gospel in our soul sonic force.” The bands' scorch and riot sound is definitely right in line with the best of Southern Rock past and today's rockin' country. In fact, a Soul Cowboy alumnus is none other than that Redneck Woman herself Gretchen Wilson, right out of the Nashville “Music Mafia.” Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.
Saturday, July 12th, 2008 The League of Proper Musicians - CD Release Party!
The League of Proper Musicians
The League of Proper Musicians is a group of deciduous troubadours hailing from everywhere. They are releasing their FIRST CD EVER here at The Winchester.
All members of the group are adept at arranging notes into both written and improvised patterns. Members of the League take an oath upon joining the group. First, all music will be fabricated in an attempt to move people's mind, body, and/or soul. Second, no one in the group will get an Emo haircut. Third, and most important, it's sexy time all the time (there have been rumors of children actually being conceived at League concerts.)
What results is a blend of Funk, Fusion, Latin, and Progressive music that sets the League apart from their peers while keeping them accessible to both the average music fan as well as schooled musicians. Tickets are $10.00 and include a copy of their CD. 9pm.
Friday, July 18th, 2008 Brittany Reilly & The Almost Acoustic Band -
Brittany Reilly & The Almost Acoustic Band
Brittany and band play acoustic bluegrass music with a folk touch. You will hear old standards as well as other bluegrass and folk songs. Brittany is adept at vocals. She is also an incredibly talented mandolin player. Brittany, along with the other musicians in the Almost Acoustic Band (including guitarist Brent Hopper) will present a professional and entertaining show! Tickets are $5.00. 9pm.
Saturday, July 19th, 2008 Roy Book Binder
Roy (left) w/ Pinetop Perkins (right)
"Behind the humor lurks a musical master." Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)
JORMA KAUKONEN RECORDS BOOK BINDER SONG ON LATEST ALBUM... "STARS IN MY CROWN"
"Nobody writes in the idiom better than Roy Book Binder. He is a master player, singer, writer and teller of tales… true tales. He wrote THE PREACHER PICKED THE GUITAR and passed it on to me. It is an honor to include it here." Jorma Kaukonen 2/16/07
"Book Binder is one of the finest blues finger pickers active today." - Blues Review Magazine.
ROY BOOK BINDER, is a Blues Singing, guitar picking, song writing raconteur, and has been for the past 30 years! Roy has been interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR's Fresh Air, featured on the Emmy award winning segment of the PBS TV series EGG Art in America, and appeared more than 30 times on Ralph Emory's highly regarded TV series Nashville Now.
Book Binder has been included in THE BIG BOOK OF BLUES, as well as THE BLUES WHO'S WHO!! Roy has been continually touring across America in his tour bus, which has been his home for the last thirty years, as well as performing internationally.
Back in the early 1960s, Roy learned his craft from the legendary blind street singer, Reverend Gary Davis, who was thrust into the national spotlight when Peter, Paul, and Mary recorded his song "If I Had My Way." After two years of traveling the folk-blues circuit with his mentor, Roy struck out on his own. Along the way, he befriended Pink Anderson, an old Carolina medicine show performer (who by the way was the "Pink" in Pink Floyd, while Floyd Council, another Carolina bluesman, was the Floyd.) Pink's stories and songs will forever be kept alive as long as Roy has a stage to perform on...
Roy has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Hot Tuna, and J.J. Cale. He has been invited to many festivals including: The National StoryTelling Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and MerleFest where he has hosted the acoustic blues stage for the past twelve years. Guitarist Pete Cavano opens the show. Tickets are $15.00. 8:30pm.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008. Eric Lindell
- Stellar, sublime blue-eyed soul and romping New Orleans R&B, played at the same intersection of soul, blues and roots rock as Van Morrison. --New Orleans Times Picayune
Born in 1969, Lindell is an "old soul" from California reinventing New Orleans R&B. He has a cool, genuine old school aura that is both natural and refreshing. Eric does his own thing in his own way and at his own pace. His melodic sensibility and fresh approach are most impressive.-OffBeat
Tickets are $12.00. 9pm.
Friday, July 25th, 2008 Sam Getz (Kate Voegel's guitarist) & The Vig -
Sam Getz performing w/ Kate Voegel
The Vig is the new incarnation of the band that once was Cactus 12. Sam Getz is the guitarist in The Vig and he is currently touring the country with the amazingly popular Kate Voegel, who has risen out of Cleveland with more fanfare Nationally than in her home town! Sam will lead The Vig with his high strung guitar lines and vocals in this new project of his. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.
Friday, August 1st, 2008 Birdhouse Gourds -
Birdhouse Gourds performing at The Winchester
Birdhouse Gourds have carved out a niche in today's intelligent adult music scene, employing a broad musical vocabulary, unpretentious nature, and introspective humor to color their songs.
The charismatic singing, succinct guitar and mandolin work, and potent rhythm section have garnered a loyal audience that knows they'll be treated to inspired songs and a great performance each and every show. Birdhouse Gourds hasn't played together in well over one year. Come see them live again at The Winchester. 9pm. Price TBD.
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 BMZ -
BMZ performing at The Winchester
The three piece rock band BMZ features Jim Bacha on Bass and vocals. Jim is a Cleveland music veteran and has been in such bands as Clearlight and Insanity and the Killers. BMZ sounds like a modern day KISS with a classic rock sound and tight lead guitar lines. The original music they play was recorded at one of their past shows at the Winchester and released as a Live album called, appropriately enough, LIVE at the Winchester. You can pick that release up tonight. It has made it into radio play lists across the country and across the ocean as well. $5.00. 9pm.
