Words and photos by Brooke Forrest The Breeders from Dayton, Ohio preformed a very memorable show last night for the 30th anniversary of their breakout album Last Splash at The…

Album Review: Mike Watt – Ring Spiel Tour 95 by Brian McConville It seems like 1995 was forever ago.  I was fresh out of high school and naive to the world.  There…

Album Review: Jonathan Richman – Ishkode! Ishkode! by Brian McConville I recall the very day when I was first introduced to Jonathan Richman. Sometimes I wish I could say it was…

Concert Review: David Gilmour at Air Canada Centre (Toronto) I don’t know what I expected when I drove into Toronto for what has to be one of the last shows…

Concert Review: Southside Johnny And the Asbury Jukes at Hard Rock Rocksino by Bear I have seen Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes, oh hell I don’t know how many…

People ask me all the time, what are you listening to now. Some are surprised, most are disappointed telling me “isn’t that what you were listening to 30 years ago.”…

Album Review: Anthrax – For All Kings by Chris Akin Depending on your perspective, Anthrax is either having a career resurgence or floundering at the end of their career. I’m stunned…

Album Review: Alex Bevan & David Young – Boomer! by Bear Alex Bevan has always been a storyteller. Just listen to “Grand River Lullaby” about lost love, “Rodeo Rider” about…

People ask me all the time, what are you listening to now. Some are surprised, most are disappointed telling me “isn’t that what you were listening to 30 years ago.”…

Album Review: Michael McFarland – We Are The Architects by Bear Cleveland’s own, Michael McFarland is releasing his new 6 song EP “We Are The Architects” on December 12th and it brings…