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    Warped Tour Diaries: Veil of Maya

    Fans gathered in rapt attention to see Veil of Maya at Warped Tour long before they took the stage. Lukas Magyar (Vocals), Marc Okubo (Guitar), Dan Hauser (Bass), ...

    On August 8, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Warped Tour Diaries: Emarosa

    From Lexington, Kentucky, Bradley Scott Walden (vocals), ER White (guitar), Jordan Stewart (keys), Matthew Marcellus (guitar) of Emarosa enchanted the crowd at Warped Tour with songs from their ...

    On August 8, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Warped Tour Diaries: Ghost Town

    From the pop aficionados to punk rockers and metalcore lovers, Ghost Town has something for everyone. Combining elements of all genres and making a few new ones, Kevin ...

    On August 3, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Warped Tour Diaries: Whitechapel

    With the release of a new album and a decade in the music business, Whitechapel presented a heart-stopping, spine-tingling live performance at Warped Tour this year. Despite the ...

    On August 1, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Warped Tour Diaries: Vanna

    Photograph by Lauren Mangan Vanna is electrifying audiences at Warped Tour this year with songs from All Hell, released this month. Even the sweltering heat cannot stop Davey ...

    On July 29, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Warped Tour Diaries: Bullet For My Valentine

    Photograph by Lauren Mangan This month, Welsh rockers, Bullet For My Valentine released Venom, a riveting collection of music that shows just how committed they are to creating ...

    On July 27, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Famous Last Words: Metalcore Musical Theatre

    Honing in on stereotypes and inequality that women suffered in the ’50s, Famous Last Words will bring a new story to life with their signature metalcore musical theatre ...

    On July 22, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Stevie James: Back to the Future

    The new vocalist for Cleveland metal band, Fallen Captive, is not really new at all. Stevie James began his career years ago doing unclean vocals for Fallen Captive ...

    On February 9, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Vampires Everywhere: Lots of Surprises in Store

    A career in music is fraught with ups and downs, definitely not for the faint of heart. For Vampires Everywhere front man Michael Orlando (vocals) the chance to ...

    On February 8, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Lionheart: High Energy Hardcore, Tours, & New Music

    Staying in good physical shape is a constant struggle on tour. The hours are late, it is difficult to tell where you are at times, and eating fast ...

    On February 3, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    One Days Notice: Get the Party Started

    Clearly one of Cleveland’s favorite pop-punk bands, One Days Notice is popular because each show comes with a guarantee of fun. Chris Bassitt (vocals), Jesea Lee (guitar/vocals), David Vallo ...

    On January 25, 2016 / By Sharan Paul
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    Everything Ever: Everything You Ever Wanted

    Growing up in the 90s allows Everything Ever to blend the best elements from a myriad of genres into an engaging mix of fun and seriousness that fans cannot ...

    On December 21, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Titans in Time: Modern Rock for a New Generation

    Named after the fiercest warriors in Greek mythology, Titans in Time brings that same savage spirit to their new album, Vulcan, released this month. Nate Milstein (guitar/vocals), Matt ...

    On November 23, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    We Came As Romans @ Agora Theatre

    Photograph by Lauren Mangan What could have been just another cold, November night turned into a celebration as We Came As Romans made a special stop in Cleveland ...

    On November 13, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Escape the Fate @ Agora Theatre

    The one thing you can count on at an Escape the Fate show is to expect the unexpected. Robert Ortiz (drums), Craig Mabbitt (vocals), Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft (guitar), and ...

    On November 3, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    A Skylit Drive: It’s Michael Labelle!

    Michael Labelle cannot describe a singular ‘rockstar moment’, because every day is a dream come true for the new guitarist/vocalist for A Skylit Drive. From Ottawa, Canada, Labelle ...

    On November 3, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    7 Minutes in Heaven: Surprises Galore!

    On a regular Tuesday night in Cleveland, 7 Minutes to Heaven turned up the volume and got down to the business of fun. Timmy Rasmussen (vocals/guitar), Alex Rogers ...

    On September 30, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    buckcherry: More to Come

    With seven albums and almost a decade of making music together, Josh Todd (vocals), Keith Nelson (guitar), Stevie D. Kelly (bass), and Lemieux Xavier Muriel (drums) have made ...

    On September 21, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    The Cry: Just for Fun

    If ever there is a time to put your hectic life aside and just have fun, it has to be when The Cry comes to town. From Portland, ...

    On September 15, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Pianos Become the Teeth & The World Is A Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid To Die @Beachland Ballroom

    The Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, had a definite mellow vibe as The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid To Die took the ...

    On August 17, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Upon A Burning Body: Believe in Yourself

    When the moshing starts before the band takes the stage, you know Upon A Burning Body is about to play. Rockers Danny Leal (vocals), Ruben Alvarez (guitar), Rey ...

    On August 14, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Finger Eleven: Return to Form

    In 1989, Canadian high school students Scott Anderson (vocals), James Black (guitar), Rick Jackett (guitar), and Sean Anderson (bass) formed their very first band, called the Rainbow Butt ...

    On August 10, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Trophy Wives: Not Just the Band

    Enthusiasm is catching and if you stand close to Trophy Wives you will surely find yourself jumping and laughing in no time. From Providence, Rhode Island, Sam Boxold ...

    On July 27, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Neon Trees: A Life Told in Song

    Ten years ago, four kids from Utah decided to pool their considerable musical talents and form a band. Tyler Glenn (vocals/synth), Brandon Campbell (bass), Elaine Bradley (drums), and ...

    On July 21, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Silent Planet @ The Foundry in Cleveland

    Every once in a while, a band comes along with music so powerful, it makes you stop and think for days. Silent Planet is that music. Telling stories ...

    On July 3, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    The Ongoing Concept: Endless Possibilities

    The Ongoing Concept is not only the name of the band, it is a perfect description for a group of artists who believe that the possibilities are endless. ...

    On June 23, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Pipe Dream @The Grog Shop

    The first time I saw indie rockers, Pipe Dream I was intrigued. By the end of their set, I was hooked. Fast forward ten months to last night ...

    On June 10, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Keys & Corridors: A Little Bit of Everyone

    Enthusiasm is catching and when Keys & Corridors takes the stage, it is impossible not to get caught up in the excitement. Kaylene Widdoes (vocals), Lauren Seveney (rhythm ...

    On June 3, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Seafair: Not the Average Rock Band

    You may not think of violins and cellos when you think of a rock band, but Cleveland indie artists, Seafair make it work. Ryan Kelly (drums), Michael Flaherty ...

    On May 28, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! No Language Barrier in Music

    All the way from Paris, France, Bertrand Poncet (vocals), Paul Cordeburd (guitar/vocals), Eric Poncet (guitar), Mathias Rigal (bass), and Bastien Lafaye (drums) have brought their own special blend ...

    On May 28, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    All Alone with William Control

    In a crowded room, bathed in muted blue light, William Control took the stage and instantly captured my imagination. Together with Kenneth Fletcher (guitar) and Ben Tourkantonis (drums), ...

    On May 25, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Show Recap: Crown the Empire @ The Altar Bar

    A day off usually means rest and relaxation, but to Dallas rockers Crown the Empire, it was the chance to headline a special engagement for a hometown crowd. Brent ...

    On May 21, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    The Used @ House of Blues Cleveland

    In an era where new bands come and go as fast as a Snapchat video, The Used has been around for over a decade. And it is no ...

    On May 6, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Sick of Sarah: Unleashing Creativity

    Playing to a diverse audience at The Foundry in Lakewood, Ohio, Sick of Sarah ignited the show with their high energy, upbeat lyrics, and engaging stage presence. Abisha ...

    On April 28, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Fire From the Gods: Full Spectrum Metal Music

    Hailing from all corners of the globe, A.J. Channer (vocals), Chris Mardis (vocals), Jameson Teat (guitar), Drew Walker (guitar), Bonner Baker (bass), and Richard Wicander (drums) are bringing ...

    On April 21, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Yellowcard: It’s Personal

    Last year was difficult for the members of the legendary punk rock band Yellowcard. They faced a myriad of personal and professional issues that threatened to overcome them. But ...

    On April 21, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Alesana: Many Stories to Tell

    A hush fell over the packed house. Anticipation grows with each passing moment as all eyes remained glued to stage right. Just as the silence became unbearable, Alesana ...

    On April 16, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Brandon Richter: The New Guy in A Skylit Drive

    It is somewhat awkward to call Brandon Richter the new guy, when he has had considerable success in the music business already. Richter joins Nick Miller (guitar), Michael ...

    On April 9, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Nevada Rose: Discover Technicore

    Newcomers, Nevada Rose have been described as everything from pop/rock to electronic hardcore. The music of Nick Imperato (vocals), Dom Delfino (bass), Justin DiMarco (vocals/guitar), Jon Beane (drums), ...

    On March 25, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Have Mercy: It’s a Go!

    The bags were packed, equipment stowed away, arrangements were made. Have Mercy was going on a full U.S. tour, filled with the promise of introducing more people to their ...

    On March 23, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Doyle: Maestro of Guitar

    The term ‘Monster Metal’ may conjure up images of dark and scary places, but in the case of Doyle, it really means a quartet with a huge metal ...

    On March 23, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Frank Iero Kicks Out Violent Fan From Show

    The Scoop: In recent events Frank Iero demanded that an audience member be ejected from one of his shows for deliberately inflicting injury on other patrons. The Spin: After witnessing ...

    On March 17, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Nick Greer: Stories Told in Time

    Time was not always a blessing to Nick Greer, who spent his childhood battling asthma. However, the funk/soul/hip hop/R&B musician made the most of it by becoming a ...

    On March 16, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Tiny Moving Parts: Breaking Through

    With two full length albums and two split albums under their belt, Tiny Moving Parts is poised to win the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Minnesota indie/rock musicians ...

    On March 12, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    Frnkiero: The Artist Shines Through

    Frnkiero is more than just a musician. You can tell by the creative (mis) spelling of his name. Even the mix of capital and lower case letters demonstrate ...

    On March 2, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    The Moxies: Coming Home

    After a harrowing drive through the worst winter weather, The Moxies arrived in Cleveland, Ohio. Marco Ciofani (guitar/vocals) and Tyler Adams (bass) had to make it, because they ...

    On February 25, 2015 / By Sharan Paul
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    The Birthday Massacre: Reality Based Fantasy

    From Toronto, Canada, The Birthday Massacre is captivating audiences with their new release, Superstition, on their current headlining tour. Chibi (vocals), Rainbow (guitars/vocals/programming), M. Falcore (guitars), Rhim (drums), ...

    On December 18, 2014 / By Sharan Paul
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    Rise Against ______________.

        On a crisp, clear Autumn evening, Rise Against took the stage at Jacob’s Pavilion in Cleveland like a steamroller on a deadline. Tim Mc Illwrath (vocals/guitar), ...

    On November 17, 2014 / By Sharan Paul
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    Nick Santino: The New Traveling Troubadour

    Singer-songwriter, Nick Santino, is on the road again, bringing his extraordinary stories to life in all-acoustic shows across the country. His full-length album, Big Skies, portrays experiences of ...

    On November 14, 2014 / By Sharan Paul
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    Show Review: New Found Glory @ House of Blues in Cleveland

    After hours in the silence of the library studying for midterms, I needed some loud music and a crowd of noisy people. The House of Blues in Cleveland ...

    On October 29, 2014 / By Sharan Paul
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