By Mike Olszewski A good part of the appeal of modern music is linked to imagery as well as sound. This goes back to day one with gyrations, clothing and…

By Mike Olszewski The Kent Stage has hosted so many musical greats over the years, and for many it was our last chance to hear them do what they do…

In the long-twisted history of rock and roll perhaps no one better typifies the moniker of “the All American band” than the Beach Boys. Over sixty plus years their continuing…

We all know the connection between age and wisdom, and most can look back at moments in their lives or careers and think “Maybe that wasn’t such a good idea.”…

First in a series of Unlikely Media Decisions I had a recent conversation with a friend who laughed and said, “Thank goodness I did all my crazy stuff before the…

Memories of the Three Stooges in the Buckeye State! Touring comedians are no novelty. They’ve done it for years and carrying on that long tradition is the Kent Stage where…

It took a while, longer than it should have, but Detroit’s MC5 has finally been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Many musicologists would agree it was…

We are proud to have Mike Olszewski as a featured writer here at CRR. Mike is the author of some of the best books ever written about music, radio and…

We present this second of a two part series on Steve Traina and his new book, La Cave: Cleveland’s Legendary Music Club and the ‘60s Folk-to-Rock Revolution. Steve took on…

Great music can happen anywhere. From grand concert halls to porches in rural Mississippi, each location has its own personality and lure to the public often reflecting the tastes and…