10.May.2012 The Rockometer: Death Dreams by PS I Love You
PS I Love You Death Dreams Paper Bag Records I’m going through my notebook, the one I use when preparing reviews, a little black Moleskine with a tattered I Rock Cleveland sticker on the cover, and scribbled on those unlined pages under the heading PS I Love You – Death Dream, are the names of [...]
19.Apr.2012 The Rockometer: Sweet Heart Sweet Light by Spiritualized
Spiritualized Sweet Heart Sweet Light Fat Possum Some hold dear the theory of great suffering leading to great art. Others may scoff at the notion. For Jason Pierce of Spiritualized, pain and art have become nearly inseparable. Around the time he was putting together the band’s last album, 2008′s Songs in A & E, he [...]
11.Apr.2012 The Rockometer: Boys and Girls by Alabama Shakes
Alabama Shakes Boys and Girls ATO Records Don’t you hate it when you’re reading a review of a hot new band, like let’s say, this one by the throwback, soul-shaking rock band, Alabama Shakes, for example, and the reviewer does that classic reviewer dick move and instead of dealing with the album at hand says [...]
15.Aug.2011 I Rock Cleveland @ The Beachland Brunch 8.14.11 — The Playlist
Due to a recent Groupon deal, Sunday’s Beachland Brunch was a packed affair. The Tavern was full from the moment the doors opened at eleven until some time after one. I don’t think I got my first Bloody Mary until some time after one. The staff had to bring out more tables, and then squeeze [...]
17.Apr.2011 I Rock Cleveland @ Record Store Day 2011: The Playlist
As always, a big thanks to Mark and Cindy and everyone at the Beachland for having me out on Record Store Day morning to dj the Beachland Brunch. The music went something like this: 1. Spacemen 3 – Ecstasy Symphony/Transparent Radiation 2. Primal Scream – Higher Than the Sun (Higher Than the Orb Mix) 3. [...]
21.Feb.2011 I Rock Cleveland @ The Beachland Brunch: The Playlist
A big thanks to Cindy Barber and everyone at the Beachland for having me over for their Sunday brunch. Yesterday was the second biggest $$$ making day in the history of the Beachland’s Sunday brunch and I was very happy to be a part of it. Sure, that table of 20 helped, but I’d like [...]
29.Aug.2010 Mellon’s Melons DJ Set List @ The Old Angle 08.28.10
Last night, it was my pleasure to deejay for Mellon’s Melons at The Old Angle in Ohio City. It was a different crowd and a different setting than most of my dj gigs (i.e., not a bunch of tune junkies at The Beachland or Blue Arrow). Consequently, I had to lug a whole bunch of [...]
14.Apr.2010 Playlist: The Hold Steady Tailgate Party 04.13.10
First, a big thank you to the Beachland and Team Music Saves for inviting me out to DJ the Hold Steady pre-show party in the Tavern. Also, an equally big thank you for those of you who took time away from their booze to come over and say hi. I truly appreciate your positive feedback. [...]
25.Jan.2010 I Rock Cleveland at The Beachland Brunch — The Playlist
Here’s a big thanks to all who came out yesterday for the Beachland Sunday Brunch, and a bigger thanks to Cindy and Mark and the rest of the staff at the Beachland for allowing me and my brother in rock, Jeff Sierputowski, to provide your Sunday munch-time soundtrack. We had a great time, and some [...]
14.Aug.2009 Playlist: Kid Flamingo @ Blue Arrow Records 08.13.09
Thanks to Pete and Debbie at Blue Arrow Records, and thank you to The Lawton Brothers and Prisoners for allowing me the opportunity to provide the pre-game and half time entertainment during last night’s free in-store. It was a hot time (I was sweating out the beers as fast as I could drink ‘em) and, [...]
