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Friday, July 3rd, 2009 Andy Pratt -
Andy Pratt
Andy Pratt is an American rock music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In the 1970s, he made a number of experimental records that were appreciated by small audiences, and scored a commercial hit with "Avenging Annie".
After words of praise from Rolling Stone magazine, he tried a more commercial approach. Having converted to Christianity and settled in the Netherlands in 1987, he continued to make records and perform at big Christian pop music festivals.
Pratt returned to Boston after an absence of 13 years in 2004. The continually-prolific Pratt is now making a comeback with a new band as well as solo appearances at regional festivals (such as South By Southwest in 2006). See him in an intimate solo performance live at The Winchester. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.
"By reviving the dream of rock as an art and then re-inventing it, Pratt has forever changed the face of rock" - Rolling Stone Magazine.
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 Hot Carl's Comedy Show - Featuring: Mike Polk, Chad Zumock & Dan Birt -
A Night of Great Stand-Up Comedy from Great Comics -
Over the past five years, Hot Carl has established himself as one of the top stand-up comics that lives on a specific street in a specific area just to the south of Cleveland. He is accredited with bringing the unwanted “shocker” into the lives of many. He continues to entertain and amuse anyone who will listen to his schtick. www.myspace.com/hotcarlferrara.
Mike Polk does Sketch Comedy with a swell group of fellas called "Last Call Cleveland." They're hella tight and they're fun to be around. He does stand up comedy as well. He is a writer for HBO Lab / Runaway Box. You may have also seen "Spanish Mike," his cameo appearances in the highly viewed "Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism" YouTube Videos, or his nationally featured video on the TNT network during the CAVS Playoffs. www.myspace.com/mikepolkjr.
Chad Zumock likes to laugh at his own misfortune, and so will you. Chad performs all over the US, and is a regular on the LA comedy scene. He has been seen on numerous commercials, and is a regular on Spike TV’s “The Playbook." Chad has also been heard on XM Satellite Radio's National Lampoon's Radio. You may have also seen him on FSN's "That's Cleveland." www.chadzumock.com.
Comedy Show Tickets are $5.00. 9pm.
Hot Carl
Mike Polk (Right)
Anthony Kiedis (Left), Chad Zumock (Right)
Friday, July 10th, 2009 The Kelly Richey Band -
Kelly Richey
Passionate, Electrifying, Blues-Based Rock with a Psychedelic Twist!!! “Stevie Ray Vaughn trapped in a woman's body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out.” This is how one critic describes Kelly Richey, a blues-based rock virtuoso. The Kelly Richey Band tours extensively bringing their electric live experience to venues throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
The attention centers around this Kentucky native’s guitar playing; Richey’s proficiency has earned her comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan while gaining her a place on stage with blues legends, Albert King and Lonnie Mack. As one journalist put it, “Imagine a cross between Bonnie Raitt and Ruth Brown and you’ve only begun to get the picture.”
Built on unforgettable and explosive live performances, the Kelly Richey Band has developed an almost cult-like following. Richey has released ten CDs, as both a solo artist and with her band. In her adopted hometown of Cincinnati, OH, Richey and her band have won multiple awards including Best Blues/RB Band, Best Rock Band, Best Musician and Best Band. Motter Flynn opens the show! Tickets are $12.00. 9pm. www.kellyricheyband.com.
Check out this video of Kelly Richey doing what she does best...
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 Jimi Hendrix Tribute - 3rd Stone -
Jimi Hendrix Tribute - 3rd Stone
Steve Moise, lead guitarist and founder of the Hendrix tribute band 3rd Stone, has a remarkable vocal resemblance to Jimi Hendrix. Steve is also an amazing guitarist which, along with his band, creates an extremely enjoyable tribute experience.
Steve has performed with members of P. Funk, Mike P's Smoke Band, Larry Blackmon and Cameo, George Johnson, Ray Parker Jr, Adina Howard, Vincent and Reggie Calloway, Buddy Miles, and many other R+B artists. Steve also performed recently with Original Funkadelic bass player Billy Bass Nelson and Band of Gypsies bass player Billy Cox. But more than anything, Steve and 3rd Stone continue to keep the flame of Jimi Hendrix burning with their classic tribute. Tickets are $5.00. 9pm. www.myspace.com/3stone.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 The Brittany Reilly Band -
The Brittany Reilly Band
An outstanding band that plays Bluegrass, Classic Country, Acoustic Roots Music, fusing many influences together: Bluegrass, Reggae, Jazz, Blues, Swing, and Instrumental songs and tunes. The band members are...Brittany Reilly on Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin; Brent Hopper on Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Electric Guitar; Billy Gilmore on Electric Guitar, Vocals, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Pedal Steel; Gary Wileyon Bass; John Wyatt on Drums, Vocals.
Brittany has toured constantly since she first set foot on the stage. In her evolved project with the band, she recorded her debut solo CD “Good Old Country Sound” which was released March 1st, 2008. Tickets are $5.00. 9pm. www.brittanyreilly.com.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 Wizards of Acoustic Guitar Featuring: Grammy Award winner Doug Smith, Brian Henke, Dan Bliss, & Patrick Woods -
Doug Smith is a Grammy Award winning acoustic guitarist and the 2006 Winfield International Fingerstyle Champion. Doug's playing has been heard on the big screen in the recent film “August Rush” and the hit movie “Twister.” His original compositions are heard everywhere from The Martha Stewart Show to Good Morning America. Popular original tunes, clever arrangements, blazing fingerpicking, and his dynamic stage presence have dazzled audiences around the world. He was one of 12 guitarists to win the Grammy in 2005 for Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar. www.dougsmithguitar.com. "Inviting melodies...stunning fingerpicking." - Billboard Magazine.
Brian Henke's unique guitar style has been called everything from Folk to New Age to Neo-Classical to Pastoral. A Cleveland area native, Brian has been a finalist in the prestigious International Fingerstyle Contest in Winfield, Kansas, the National Guitarmageddon regional finals in Boston and New Age Reporters Top 10 for 2006. www.brianhenkeguitar.com.
Dan Bliss is a fingerstyle guitarist with jazz and blues roots. Currently a Kansas City resident, Dan took second place in 2005 and third place in 2007 in the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS. www.danbliss.com.
Doug Smith, Grammy Winning Guitarist
Brian Henke
Dan Bliss
Patrick Woods is a fingerstyle guitar instrumentalist and composer from Winona Lake, Indiana. In September of 2006, Patrick was selected out of 4000 entries world wide to be a top ten finalist in Guitar Player Magazine’s “Guitar Superstar” competition where he took second place. www.pwguitar.com.
See these acoustic guitar wizards cast their spells LIVE! Tickets are $12.00. 8:30pm.
Patrick Woods
Friday, July 17th, 2009 Jay Nash, Dick Prall -
Acoustic, indie, folk-rock artist Jay Nash began to pursue his musical career in Los Angeles where he established a residency at the intimate venue Room 5. He went on to not only play, but also book such soon-to-be major label artists as Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles, OneRepublic and Tyrone Wells. Jay then began his own touring schedule that included up to 200 dates a year. Along the way, Nash developed a following, putting out a series of indie releases. www.myspace.com/jaynash.
"Soul soothing music that will calm your inner beast even in bumper to bumper traffic. Jay's music conjures up similarities somewhere between John Mayer, Johnny Cash, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson." - Best Music Live.
Chicago based indie, pop, rock singer/songwriter Dick Prall comes to his easygoing – and sometimes goofy – manner quite naturally. Prall has said that he relishes the very act of singing. www.dickprall.com. Tickets are $10.00. 8:30pm.
"This guy doesn't toss off underground noise as art nor does he play the kind of mindless twenty-first century synth pop dribble that has become so popular with the mindless masses. Instead, Dick writes and records smart, pensive, articulate pop that recalls some of the truly great artists from decades past." - Babysue / Lmnop.com.
Jay Nash
Dick Prall
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 Greg Laswell, Elizabeth & The Catapult -
Greg Laswell is a pop, folk, singer/songwriter, recording engineer, and producer from San Diego, California. Greg's music has been placed in many TV shows including: Grey's Anatomy, True Blood, Shark, The Hills, Without a Trace, Damages, Cold Case, the season finale of NUMB3RS, 90210, Smallville and One Tree Hill. His song "What a Day" is featured in the 2006 film "Danika" starring Marisa Tomei.
"Laswell is a beautifier of the real...tracks recall - and should appeal to - fans of Coldplay, Nick Drake & Death Cab For Cutie." - Los Angeles Times. www.greglaswell.com. Elizabeth & The Catapult promises an evening not to be missed. Jazzy, neo-baroque, indie-pop artist (and Greenwich Village native) Elizabeth Ziman writes songs so comfortable in their own skin that each one seems like a paradigm of its own style. Whether it’s finger-picked folk or bouncy, brassy indie pop, this ASCAP Lieber & Stoller songwriting award winner makes it all sound as though she were born to sing it. Tickets are $10.00. 8pm.
"The unsigned trio (Elizabeth & The Catapult) has built a loyal fanbase via jazzy, buoyant pop songs and won't be flying under the radar for long." – Village Voice. www.elizabethandthecatapult.com.
Greg Laswell
Elizabeth & The Catapult
Friday, July 24th, 2009 Reeves Gabrels & HiS iMAGiNARY FRi3NDS -
Reeves Gabrels, a Grammy-nominated guitarist, songwriter, and producer is best known for his work as David Bowie's guitarist from 1987 to 2000. His aggressive guitar style that combines the visceral energy of rock, the harmonic sophistication of jazz, the emotional honesty of blues and country, and an ear for the unusual.
David Bowie helped land Reeves spots playing with Deaf School, Nick Lowe, and Sandie Shaw, before deciding to work with the guitarist himself, as part of the experimental rock outfit, Tin Machine. With the addition of a solid rhythm section consisting of bassist Tony Sales and drummer Hunt Sales (best known for their late ‘70s work with Iggy Pop), the quartet issued their debut, Tin Machine, in 1989.
In addition to his 13 years as David Bowie's guitarist, Reeves has contributed music for film work by famed director David Lynch, and other bands and artists such as The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Brian Eno, Ozzy Osbourne, The Rolling Stones, Public Enemy and Natalie Imbruglia. Instrumental progressive rock band Gravity opens the show. Tickets are $12.00. 9pm. www.myspace.com/reevesgabrels.
"Gabrels is one of those guitar players that, quite simply, redefine guitar craft...a bona fide 21st-century guitar god who deserves massive amounts of Justin Timberlake-style fame." - Guitar Player Magazine (Editor In Chief, Michael Molenda).
Reeves Gabrels
David Bowie (Left), Reeves Gabrels (Right)
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 Gladys Avenue, Poland Invasion, Bob Sammon -
Gladys Avenue
As children born of the 60's, Gladys Avenue's influences are diverse and include Johnny Cash, Moody Blues, Crosby Stills Nash, B.B. King...and on and on. Eclectic singing, playing and performing. If you enjoy diversity and the soul of music... you'll like them.
Poland Invasion is Jen Poland's newest band incarnation. Jen is a mandolin player, singer and songwriter. Local folk artist Bob Sammon (who opened for Shawn Phillips) opens the show. Admission is free! 9pm.
Friday, July 31st, 2009 The Flip Side -
The Flip Side
A contemporary folk rock band based in Cleveland, The Flip Side plays classic folk standards and rockin' originals. A list of influences includes the Beatles, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, and more. The Flip Side is lead by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter Beth "Flip" Hyland. They will be releasing their new CD at this show! Tickets are $5.00. www.heartheflipside.com.
Monday, August 3rd, 2009 Curtis Salgado & Band -
Blues, Soul, R&B singer and harmonica player Curtis Salgado became a part of the burgeoning Northwest blues scene starting in 1972. Eventually he hooked up with guitarist/vocalist Robert Cray, and recorded the album "Who's Been Talking." In six years with Robert, the higher level of visibility enabled Salgado to sit in with the likes of Muddy Waters, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Albert Collins and Bonnie Raitt.
Aside from being a tremendous vocalist, Curtis is one of the finest blues harmonica players in the country. In 1979, when John Belushi was in Eugene, Oregon filming Animal House, he caught Curtis' act and liked what he heard and saw. Curtis took the actor under his wing and schooled him on blues and R&B history, which Belushi soaked up like a sponge, and used a good portion of Curtis' show as the basis for the Blues Brothers act he and Dan Akroyd put together. Cab Calloway's character in The Blues Brothers film is named after Curtis. The first Blues Brothers' album "Briefcase Full of Blues" is dedicated to Curtis.
In the 1990's, Curtis did a stint as lead vocalist with Santana. From 1984-1986 Curtis Selgado fronted Boston's Grammy-Winning Roomful Of Blues before returning to Portland where he formed The Stilettos, who toured nationally with such acts as Steve Miller and The Doobie Brothers. Curtis will be performing with his band. Tickets are $12.00. 9pm. www.curtissalgado.com. "Eugene singer-harmonica player Curtis Salgado is to The Blues Brothers what the apple was to Newton - The inspiration behind the act." - Eugene Register-Guard.
Curtis Salgado
Curtis Salgado (Left) perfoming with Carlos Santana (Center) and Buddy Guy (Right)
Friday, August 7th, 2009 The Ragbirds -
The Ragbirds
Folk-rock, roots, afro-beat band The Ragbirds began with a desire to create fresh, original music weaving their love of world sounds into the energetic, catchy songs that leader Erin Zindle had written. The band has come to call this unique blend of styles “infectious global groove”. One of the hardest working bands to come out of Michigan in years, The Ragbirds have averaged well over 125 shows per year for the past two years, and show no signs of slowing down.
Led by Zindle, the energetic and fiery front woman called “Highly Impressive” by USA TODAY, The Ragbirds put on a show that is designed to get people thinking, listening and dancing! She skillfully switches between violin, mandolin, banjo, accordion, and percussion in addition to singing lead vocals, all while dancing! The Ragbirds musical roots are deeply complex, with Americana, Gypsy, Celtic, Middle-Eastern and Latin influences. In live performances the band incorporates variations on traditional African drum pieces. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm. www.theragbirds.com.
Saturday, August 8th, 2009 Joshua Jesty, Return of Simple, Unsparing Sea -
Three indie, pop, rock acts from Cleveland, Ohio. A night of great local music.
Joshua Jesty is an American indie, rock, pop singer, songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. He is a former member of "This Is Exploding." Joshua became famous roughly around the time of his first solo release "Finally, Joshua Jesty is Famous, all the hits: Volume 15" and continually writes, records, blogs, tours and appears in various You Tube videos all while waiting tables to "keep it real" with his pet rabbit named Hazel who is cuter then all get out. www.thejoshuaweb.net.
Return of Simple plays indie, pop-rock, progressive music. Consisting of piano, bass, drums, they are an original, virtuosic, band with sophisticated yet passionate songs. The band is three classically trained musicians, all with glasses, who sing shimmering vocal harmonies on nearly every track. Their sound is rich in influences but highly unique; their songs are catchy without ever delving into the realm of repetitive fluff. Every cadence, every gesture, and every minute of every song seems keenly wrought, yet perfectly natural, comfortable and familiar. www.returnofsimple.com.
Unsparing Sea is five people singing and playing instruments...guitar, cello, saw, bass & drums...making music about mistrust, misguidance, misfortune, misbehavior, misanthropy and missiles. Woozy sea chanteys and drunken hymns sung loudly from the golden shores of Lake Erie. Its probably the music Woodrow Wilson would have made had he been more musically inclined. www.unsparingsea.com
Tickets are $8.00. 9pm.
Joshua Jesty
Return if Simple
Unsparing Sea
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Andrew Strong - Lead Singer & Star of The Commitments -
This Irish star was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1991. He struck fame when he starred as Deco Cuffe in the hit film The Commitments. Strong's powerful voice served him well in the film as the lead singer of the band. The Commitments album has sold over 15 million copies.
Since "The Commitments" he has recorded 4 more platinum-selling albums. A seasoned live performer, he has toured Europe with some of music's biggest superstars, such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Prince, and Lenny Kravitz.
Until now, Andrew has never done a full-fledged tour of the United States. His fans await his arrival on US soil to experience his riveting R&B and sweet soul music. Andrew is embarking on this first intimate US club tour where he will perform some of the classic songs from the hit movie, as well as his own material. Tickets are $20.00. 9pm. www.andrewstrong.com.
Andrew Strong
The Commitments
Friday, August 14th, 2009 Ernie Krivda & The Fat Tuesday Big Band -
Whether in concert or playing swinging dance music, Ernie Krivda and The Fat Tuesday Big Band are one of the most exciting and engaging acts to hit the Midwest music scene in recent memory. The band reflects the electric intensity of their leader as well as his superb musicianship and stylistic distinction. Combining the musical values of the great big bands of yesterday with the dramatic energy of a new century, the nineteen piece “Band That Swings” plays each performance into an unforgettable event.
The Fat Tuesday Big Band features an explosive chemistry, mixing consummate veteran talent with rising stars, including the talents of the new vocal sensation Erin Kufel. The addition of her strong vocal component is part of the continuing expansion of the bands expressive range. Great musicianship, stylish distinction, and transcendent energy are a hard combination to beat. A great night of music and swing dancing! www.erniekrivda.com. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.
Ernie Krivda & The Fat Tuesday Big Band
Ernie Krivda
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 Denny Laine & The Cryers -
Denny began his career as a professional musician fronting Denny & The Diplomats, which also included future The Move and Electric Light Orchestra drummer Bev Bevan. In 1964, Laine left The Diplomats to join Mike Pinder in The Moody Blues and sang their first big hit, "Go Now." In 1971, Denny joined Paul McCartney to found the group known as Wings, and would stay with them for a full ten years until they officially disbanded in 1981.
Denny provided lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals, keyboards, bass, writing and co-writing skills, as well as being a solid solo performer. Together with Paul and his wife, the late Linda, they formed the nucleus of the band, being called that "strange, 3-winged beast". It was with Wings that Denny enjoyed the biggest commercial and critical successes of his career, including co-writing the smash hit "Mull of Kintyre". He will be performing Moody Blues and Wings songs and his solo original material. The Cryers open the show and also accompany Denny as his band. Tickets are $20.00. 9pm.
Denny Laine
Linda McCartney (left), Paul McCartney (center), Denny Laine (right)
Monday, August 17th, 2009 Walter Trout & The Radicals -
Walter Trout
Whether an improvisational jam or a carefully arranged song, Blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout's thirst for musical satisfaction is seemingly unquenchable. Equally capable of spontaneous serendipity as well as pre-planned perfection, this guitarist is truly in the midst of an all-encompassing love affair with the music he creates.
Being in the studio with Trout approaches temporary insanity - the excitement, the unknown, the experimentation. Truly tantalizing sounds on par with those infamous Eric Clapton licks and Stevie Ray Vaughan riffs, are testament to Trout's talent. His music speaks to your soul, warms your heart and gets your foot tapping. Trout brings the blues to life and invigorates rock in a manner all too rare these days.
Trout's reputation led to the invitation to join venerable blues rock band Canned Heat, where he remained through 1984. When the call came to join the legendary John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Trout jumped and found himself sharing the spotlight with fellow guitarist Coco Montoya. Trout and Montoya lifted the band to a new level, as Mayall's Bluesbreakers enjoyed unprecedented album sales and high profile tours in the US and abroad. Walter will be perfoming with his band The Radicals. Tickets are $20.00. 9pm. www.waltertrout.com.
Friday, August 21st, 2009 Dan May & Band -
Dan May
While studying music composition in college, Dan inadvertently stumbled upon an opera career that would see him singing with opera companies across the United States as well as Canada. 15 years later, Dan has returned to doing what he does best; writing and performing his own songs.
Since his cross-over from classical to popular music, Dan has hit the ground running with two critically-acclaimed albums under his belt. Dan returns to his old stomping grounds with this one night only performance at The Winchester Music Hall. Named one of the best live music venues in Cleveland, Dan and band will perform in the city where he once sang with the Cleveland Opera. Tickets are $12.00. 8:30pm. www.danmaycd.com.
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 Aja - Steely Dan Tribute -
Aja - Tribute to Steely Dan
You got to shake it baby! AJA recreates the sounds of Steely Dan, one of rock's most legendary and enigmatic bands with stunning precision and energy. The joint will be rockin' to all the Dan classics from "Reelin' in the Years" to "Hey Nineteen" and beyond. This 10-piece ensemble features former members of Pretzel Logic and includes some of the Cincinnati area’s finest jazz, rock and session musicians. No static at all! Tickets are $10.00. 9pm. www.ajamusic.net.
"...wonderful, fantastic...I have played with many of the Steely Dan tribute bands and Aja is certainly the finest. They have the groove, chops, feel and an obvious love for this music...This is a must see band and you can quote me on that..." - Bernard Purdie, Legendary Steely Dan Drummer.
Saturday, August 29th, 2009 WMS-3 -
WMS-3
WMS-3 is a smooth jazz band that features hot electric guitar, sax, keyboards and great female vocals. They are similar to what you might expect to hear on the radio station WNWV "The Wave." The band plays originals, and classics, both instrumental and with a vocalist. Tickets are $5.00. 9pm.
Friday, September 18th, 2009 Seth Walker & Band -
Seth Walker
It would seem to those previously unfamiliar with Austin, Texas based Seth Walker that he emerged practically overnight as one of the fastest rising stars in Americana, blues and roots’ music. Seth, the son of classically trained musicians, is heavily influenced by the
styles of B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Snooks Eaglin. His music slips expertly from loose-jointed shuffles to organ-inflected feel-good fare.
An old soul with new fingers, Walker cooks from start to finish. His eclectic blend of outstanding guitar talent and rootsy, soul filled vocals will thrill any music fan. Seth is performing with his band of great Austin musicians. Tickets are $10.00. www.sethwalker.com.
"The first time I heard Seth Walker at a small club in Nashville I was impressed like I haven't been impressed in 30 years, with performance, presence, and great songs." - Delbert McClinton (who appears on Seth's current CD)
“He’s playing some hip music, with changes and soul.. . A little, white Ray Charles!” - Taj Mahal.
Friday, September 25th, 2009 Savoy Brown - (featuring Kim Simmonds) -
One of the earliest of British blues bands, SAVOY BROWN (with founder guitarist and longtime member Kim Simmonds at the helm) helped launch the UK blues/rock movement that paved the way for acts like Led Zeppelin.
Their album Street Corner Talking brought the band its best chart success. "Tell Mama", "Street Comer Talking", "All I Can Do Is Cry" and the band's funky re-make of the Motown classic, "I Can't Get Next To You", took the band to platinum status and placed them in front of wildly enthusiastic rock audiences in arenas all over the world. Hellbound Train was a Top 40 album for them in the U.S.
Legendary....a blues/rock institution....true innovators....These are just a few of the ways SAVOY BROWN has been described over the past thirty years by music critics and fans. See them live and electrified in Cleveland! Tickets are $20.00. 9pm. www.savoybrown.com.
Savoy Brown
Savoy Brown album "Street Corner Talkin"
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Ellen McIlwaine -
Ellen McIlwaine
In 1966, encouraged by folk singer Patrick Sky she went to Greenwich Village, bought from Guild Guitars the "loaner" steel-stringed acoustic used by Mississippi John Hurt and Richie Havens among others during their repairs, and met Richie, Dave Van Ronk and Odetta, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, etc. From the Blue Flames who backed up John Hammond she met Jimi Hendrix and they became friends, playing and struggling on the New York scene. After returning to Atlanta in 1967 she formed her own group, Fear Itself. In 1970 the group dissolved and Ellen began playing solo.
Her career has spanned over 40 years and these are only a few highlights. Don't miss seeing this wonderful, prolific slide guitar legend perform live. Tickets are $14.00. 9pm.
"She's a tough one to pigeon-hole: her music uses the blues as a spring-board, spanning reggae, funk, rock...mixing them in a steaming spicy melange. Being a wickedly sharp slide guitarist is only part of it." - Winnipeg Free Press, Canada.
"The Winchester is one of the premier live music venues around." - Fox 8 TV Cleveland, Ohio
"Best of Cleveland" - Cleveland Magazine 2007
"...the west side's premier live music venue." - The Cleveland Plain Dealer
