Steely Dan, Montrose – Allen Theatre – April 20, 1974 42 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Steely Dan perfomed at the Allen Theatre. This was the tour in support of their album “Pretzel Logic”. This was their last tour until 1993. Montrose was the opening act. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
Two of the best guitarist I have ever seen got together with Dan Auerbach of Black Keys fame at Coachella. Joe Walsh and the man he replaced in the James Gang, Glenn Schwartz jammed together. I know you know who Joe Walsh is but in case you never heard Glenn play, you have missed a […]
Tim Buckley, Iron Butterfly, Blood Sweat And Tears – Cleveland Public Hall – April 18, 1969 47 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Belkin Productions and WIXY 1260 brought us the first Cleveland Pop Festival which was held at the Cleveland Public Hall. Headlining the festival was Tim Buckley, Iron Butterfly and Blood Sweat And Tears. (poster […]
Today in a press conference at The Q, Cavs and Quicken Loans Arena CEO Len Koromoski, Live Nation Vice President Michael Belkin and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President and CEO Greg Harris announced that two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, Paul McCartney will play his first full show in Cleveland since he […]
One of the most iconic logos, especially in the Northeast Ohio area was launched 43 years ago today. On April 17, 1973 WMMS launched the first Buzzard created by artist David Helton. This classic image would go on to change over the years and would be emblazed on t-shirts, buildings, bumper stickers and even tattoos for […]
Charlie Parker – Loop Lounge – April 16, 1954 62 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, the great Charlie Parker opened up a 10 night run at the legendary Loop Lounge in downtown Cleveland. This was his last appearance in the Cleveland area before his death in 1955. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
ZZ Top were forced to cancel a concert in Texas on Thursday night after bass player Dusty Hill fell and dislocated his shoulder. Hill took a tumble as he was stepping off the band’s tour bus in Lubbock and was too injured to go on with the show, according to TMZ.com. The 66-year-old was taken to a nearby […]
Genesis– Cleveland Music Hall – April 14, 1976 40 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Genesis brought their “Trick Of The Tail” tour to a sold out Cleveland Music Hall. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
There could be a Led Zeppelin reunion with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant after all. Problem is that it is going to happen in court. District Judge Gary Klausner ruled the rock group’s classic Stairway To Heaven has similar elements to Taurus’ 1967 instrumental, and there’s enough of an argument to let a jury decide […]
Beck Bogert And Appice, Wet Wille – John Carroll University – April 12, 1973 43 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, the short lived supergroup, Beck Bogert And Appice performed in the gym at John Caroll University. This was in support of their album “Beck Bogert And Appice”. Opening the show was Wet Willie (poster courtesy of […]
