Max Johnson 3
Saturday July 13, 2024
Doors open 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Photo by Aidan Grant
"Multi-faceted bassist Max Johnson helms a terrific trio... Here and elsewhere, evidence of Johnson's composer's ear surfaces in how cannily he extracts maximum impact from the three voices." - John Sharpe, The New York City Jazz Record
Composer, bassist, and improviser Max Johnson creates complex worlds of sound and brings a wild energy and excitement. He has worked with a diverse array of great musicians, ranging from progressive bluegrass artists Sam Bush and David Grisman to jazz heavyweights like Henry Grimes, Mary Halvorson, and Tyshawn Sorey.We are thrilled to be hosting a concert for the Max Johnson 3, with Neta Raanan on tenor saxophone and Eliza Salem on drumset. They will be exploring Max's newest compositions, which are inspired by the innovations of great jazz composers Charles Mingus, Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy, and Thelonious Monk. These pieces are exceptional--they sound current and fresh, but it is also easy to imagine hearing them at The Five Spot Cafe during its heyday in the late 50's and early 60's.
Minor Moon
Friday May 3, 2024
"...
lush, vivid ... Minor Moon fits somewhere between the classic sound of
Neil Young and Van Morrison and contemporary folk-rock from the likes of
Grizzly Bear."
-Various Small Flames
We're excited to welcome back Minor Moon, an indie-pop band from Chicago that calls to mind Aimee Mann, My Morning Jacket, and Iron & Wine. They strike a unique balance between timeless and new sounds, mysterious and revelatory lyrics, and spacious and intimate feeling.
We loved their 2019 concert with us and their music keeps getting better. Their new album, The Light Up Waltz, comes out on April 12th and promises to be their best yet--and not just because we're suckers for pedal steel!
Kyshona
Thursday April 27, 2023
Doors open 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm
"Kyshona
effortlessly grooves between roots, R&B and folk music. On
'Fear'...she digs deep into a swampy hook that dredges the depths of our
subconscious. While the song explores all of the ways we tell ourselves
what we can't do, Kyshona imbues it with the determination needed to
free ourselves from our doubts." - The Boot
"This
is protest music for a new generation, a musical treatment for social
ills, a unique prescription that only works if you listen." - No Depression
Kyshona
has a powerful voice, both as a singer and as a songwriter. Her music
blends together the healing of gospel music, the joy of soul music, and
the clarion call of protest songs. This concert will move your feet, and
your heart!
This concert ended our three year hiatus and was our first concert in our new home.
Cruz Contreras
Sunday March 8, 2020
Doors open 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm
Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Cruz Contreras has roots in Tennessee and Michigan, but has impacted Americana music worldwide.
The frontman, founder, and driving force behind The Black Lillies’ raw and rootsy sound and has collaborated with musicians ranging from John Oates and Jim Lauderdale to Langhorne Slim and The Turnpike Troubadours. Cruz’s projects have topped both the Billboard and Americana radio charts, won Independent Music Awards, and been nominated for the Americana Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year award.
We've been fans of Cruz's music since he put the "CC" in Robinella and the CCstringband and The Black Lillies are one of our favorite bands. Cruz is a great performer and an incredible songwriter, covering amazing range and depth. His debut solo album is coming out this spring - come get a sneak peek at this concert!
The frontman, founder, and driving force behind The Black Lillies’ raw and rootsy sound and has collaborated with musicians ranging from John Oates and Jim Lauderdale to Langhorne Slim and The Turnpike Troubadours. Cruz’s projects have topped both the Billboard and Americana radio charts, won Independent Music Awards, and been nominated for the Americana Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year award.
We've been fans of Cruz's music since he put the "CC" in Robinella and the CCstringband and The Black Lillies are one of our favorite bands. Cruz is a great performer and an incredible songwriter, covering amazing range and depth. His debut solo album is coming out this spring - come get a sneak peek at this concert!
Birds of Chicago
Friday November 22, 2019
Doors open 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Doors open 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Birds of Chicago "attracts a mix of indy rockers, jam-kids and Americana/roots lovers, mixing moments of hushed attention with wild, rock and soul abandon." We've been fans for a while and love seeing them live. So we are very excited about this concert!
Birds of Chicago "attracts a mix of indy rockers, jam-kids and Americana/roots lovers, mixing moments of hushed attention with wild, rock and soul abandon." We've been fans for a while and love seeing them live. So we are very excited about this concert!
Brett Newski
Friday July 26th, 2019
Doors open 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Photo by Kelly Bolter
Brett Newski's high energy music has taken him to seven continents and gotten him kicked out of a Wal-Mart. We can't wait for him to bring his '90's alternative rock sound to our house!
Brett has received praise from Rolling Stone, Paste, & The Boston Globe and has been compared to The Violent Femmes, They Might be Giants, and early Weezer. We would add to that list - Brett's voice and songs definitely call to mind Tom Petty. He has toured as an opener for bands like The Pixies, The Violent Femmes, and The New Pornographers. In other words, this is going to be a great acoustic rock show.
Brett Newski's high energy music has taken him to seven continents and gotten him kicked out of a Wal-Mart. We can't wait for him to bring his '90's alternative rock sound to our house!
Brett has received praise from Rolling Stone, Paste, & The Boston Globe and has been compared to The Violent Femmes, They Might be Giants, and early Weezer. We would add to that list - Brett's voice and songs definitely call to mind Tom Petty. He has toured as an opener for bands like The Pixies, The Violent Femmes, and The New Pornographers. In other words, this is going to be a great acoustic rock show.
Frontier Ruckus
Friday June 28, 2019
Doors open at 7:30, music at 8:00pm
We are psyched to be hosting a house concert for Frontier Ruckus, a smart indie-pop band from Detroit with great songs and cool instrumentation. Check out this review of a Frontier Ruckus house concert.
The War and Treaty
Sunday June 23, 2019
Doors open at 6:30, music at 7:00pm
“Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter overwhelm with a message of positivity and love on Healing Tide. Whether in a quiet hymn of adoration like ‘Hearts’ or the soul-stirring ‘Love Like There’s No Tomorrow,’ the Trotters’ deep affection for one another informs every aspect of this album, and shines like a beacon in troubled times.” – Rolling Stone
We love The War and Treaty – their music oozes love, compassion, and joy. Michael and Tanya Trotter’s voices are so powerful, the whole house vibrates when they sing. Michael was born here in Cleveland, which makes it all the more special to welcome them back to Mechanic Street.
“I want people to feel like we care,” Michael says. “When you think about artists, you don’t think about that. But that’s the way I want the world to feel about The War and Treaty.” You can hear this on their new full-length album, Healing Tide, which merges gospel, soul, and American into a healing tonic of freewheeling joy.
Teiku
Thursday March 28, 2019
Doors open at 7:00, music at 7:30pm
"A stunning and meaningful project and performance!"
-Artistic Director of Edgefest Ann Arbor
"Harlow and Taylor are musical adventurers who crave distinctive, interesting sounds and experiences."
-ChiTribe.org
We’re thrilled to be hosting a concert for this quintet of great young jazz musicians. The excitement of improvisational music lies in its uncertainty and potential for infinite possibilities. Teiku (which means “unanswered question”) refers to the collective feeling of discovery that improvising musicians know well: creating cohesive textural environments in real time that are felt so viscerally, but cannot be expressed with words.
Both Josh Harlow (piano) and Jonathan Taylor (drums) grew up singing unique melodies at their families’ Passover seders. These songs were brought to America when their ancestors immigrated from the Ukraine and have been kept alive by their families. Teiku uses these beautiful songs as launching points and interprets them through the lens of modern jazz. While its roots are deeply personal, the music they create has universal meaning and beauty. Here is a video.
Harlow and Taylor will be joined by Peter Formanek (woodwinds), Will McEvoy (bass), and Aliya Ultan (cello).
The music is not the only thing that makes this concert unique for us. The suggested donation is different than usual. We want to make this music available to as many people as possible and Harlow (an Oberlin alumnus) is mindful of the needs of students. The suggested donation is a sliding scale of $10 to $20 (your choice) or $5 for students.
We hope you can join us for this night of special music!
-Artistic Director of Edgefest Ann Arbor
"Harlow and Taylor are musical adventurers who crave distinctive, interesting sounds and experiences."
-ChiTribe.org
We’re thrilled to be hosting a concert for this quintet of great young jazz musicians. The excitement of improvisational music lies in its uncertainty and potential for infinite possibilities. Teiku (which means “unanswered question”) refers to the collective feeling of discovery that improvising musicians know well: creating cohesive textural environments in real time that are felt so viscerally, but cannot be expressed with words.
Both Josh Harlow (piano) and Jonathan Taylor (drums) grew up singing unique melodies at their families’ Passover seders. These songs were brought to America when their ancestors immigrated from the Ukraine and have been kept alive by their families. Teiku uses these beautiful songs as launching points and interprets them through the lens of modern jazz. While its roots are deeply personal, the music they create has universal meaning and beauty. Here is a video.
Harlow and Taylor will be joined by Peter Formanek (woodwinds), Will McEvoy (bass), and Aliya Ultan (cello).
The music is not the only thing that makes this concert unique for us. The suggested donation is different than usual. We want to make this music available to as many people as possible and Harlow (an Oberlin alumnus) is mindful of the needs of students. The suggested donation is a sliding scale of $10 to $20 (your choice) or $5 for students.
We hope you can join us for this night of special music!
Minor Moon
Saturday February 9, 2019
Doors open at 7:30, music at 8:00pm
"... lush, vivid ... Minor Moon fits somewhere between the classic sound of Neil Young and Van Morrison and contemporary folk-rock from the likes of Grizzly Bear."
-Various Small Flames
-Various Small Flames
Our first concert of 2019 will be Minor Moon, an indie-pop band from Chicago. They have a new album coming out in February and we love what we’ve heard. Their smart, piano-driven music calls to mind Aimee Mann, My Morning Jacket, and Iron & Wine. They strike a unique balance between timeless and new sounds, mysterious and revelatory lyrics, and a contemplative and emphatic spirit. Plus they are great live!
Hotel Ten Eyes
Saturday November 17, 2018
Doors open at 7:30, music at 8:00pm
This, ladies and gentlemen, will be a rock'n'roll show. Hotel Ten Eyes is Joe Fletcher's new band and they are ridiculously good. Great story songs like Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle, but with the concise energy of The Clash. We've loved Joe's music for years and, as a special treat, he will be playing a solo set before Hotel Ten Eyes rock the house.
Arc Iris with Qiet
Saturday October 27th
Music at 8:00pm
BOP STOP (2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH)
Arc Iris are decidedly their own thing - weaving the threads of smart folk-rock like Joni Mitchell, theatrical prog like early Genesis, and modern rock into their own colorful capes. They just released their third album, Icon of Ego, which Uncut Magazine calls a "prog-pop spectacular." The first time they performed at our house their costumes and great performance made us think, “Wow, this band is spectacular – in all senses of the word!.” The second time, the growth of their music and their DIY light show made us say, “Holy crap, this band is mindblowing!” We can't wait to see what they have in store for us this time.
"Though they are only a three-piece they have a large arsenal of sounds and sensibilities to work with, and they use every bit of it to make beautifully textured soundscapes difficult to box into any genre. " –Stereogum
Given that their energy just keeps growing, we decided we should have Arc Iris play somewhere with more room. Fortunately, one of the best venues in town, The BOP STOP, agreed to do the show with us. BOP STOP has a great sounding room with plenty of seating and excellent sight lines, but also lots of room for people to move.
But wait, there’s more: Qiet, another Mechanic Street fav, will be the openers. Qiet play horn and fiddle spiked pop-rock that blends in bits from gypsy jazz, funk, soul, and folk music and are one of the few bands that have a live show that can rival Arc Iris’s. They remind us of Talking Heads, not because they sound similar, but because both play smart music that makes people dance.
“Kiss of the Universe is Qiet’s most fully realized album yet, with horns, violins and Vincent’s larger-than-life vocals punctuating songs filled with dark humor, surreal wordplay and the existential poetry of a life lived on the edge. It’s the kind of stuff that could become pretentious in the wrong hands, but Qiet keeps everything grounded with danceable rhythms, inventive arrangements, and tons of hooks.” – Spotlight West Virginia on their latest album.
This is absolutely a don’t miss show. Since it is the Saturday before Halloween, Jocie from Arc Iris wants you to know that you are 100% welcome to come in a costume.
Sarah Potenza
Sunday July 8th, 2018
Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm
"A Janis Joplin-Aretha Franklin hybrid with a mic ... but a Lucinda Williams-Bonnie Raitt hybrid with a pen. For Fans of Alabama Shakes, B.B. King, or Mavis Staples." - Rolling Stone Magazine
Sarah Potenza writes songs worthy of her huge voice - which is no small feat. Prepare to be blown away!
Sarah Potenza writes songs worthy of her huge voice - which is no small feat. Prepare to be blown away!
Uno Lady and Powerhouse 5
Sunday May 20, 2018
Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm
Photo by Lou Mendez
Two of Cleveland most unique acts on one night!
Haunting, serene, and always captivatingly beautiful, Uno Lady creates spell like loops, spinning you into her musical web. You'll be stunned by what she can do with her great voice and a loop pedal. Her unique talent has been acknowledged with various awards, including the prestigious Creative Workforce Fellowship, Best Voice, and Top Band to Watch.
Powerhouse 5 is a jazz sextet that plays the music of Raymond Scott, a composer and polymath whose frenetic and funny music has long influenced cartoon soundtracks, from Looney Toons to the Simpsons. It includes six of Cleveland's most in-demand jazz musicians: Darren Allen, George Foley, Larry Herman, Tom Lempner, Bill Nichols, and Don Turoso.
“This one-woman choir uses a microphone, small mixer and loop pedal perched on a podium to create an emotional musical experience. Each performance is a little bit different as Uno Lady uses her pedalboard to layer haunting melodies with syncopated beats on top of rich soundscapes to create her distinctly transportive music.”
- Cleveland Magazine
“You may not have heard of the composer, inventor, and visionary Raymond Scott, but you know his music. The tunes he wrote for the Raymond Scott Quintette - the only six-man quintet in musical history - featured in scores of cartoons in the 1940s and 50s. The zany energy of numbers such as Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals, War Dance for Wooden Indians, or Twilight in Turkey - Scott had a flair for titles - brought Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny to life.”
- The Guardian
$20 suggested donation, which all goes to the performers.
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com to reserve your seat or get more info.
Two of Cleveland most unique acts on one night!
Haunting, serene, and always captivatingly beautiful, Uno Lady creates spell like loops, spinning you into her musical web. You'll be stunned by what she can do with her great voice and a loop pedal. Her unique talent has been acknowledged with various awards, including the prestigious Creative Workforce Fellowship, Best Voice, and Top Band to Watch.
Powerhouse 5 is a jazz sextet that plays the music of Raymond Scott, a composer and polymath whose frenetic and funny music has long influenced cartoon soundtracks, from Looney Toons to the Simpsons. It includes six of Cleveland's most in-demand jazz musicians: Darren Allen, George Foley, Larry Herman, Tom Lempner, Bill Nichols, and Don Turoso.
“This one-woman choir uses a microphone, small mixer and loop pedal perched on a podium to create an emotional musical experience. Each performance is a little bit different as Uno Lady uses her pedalboard to layer haunting melodies with syncopated beats on top of rich soundscapes to create her distinctly transportive music.”
- Cleveland Magazine
“You may not have heard of the composer, inventor, and visionary Raymond Scott, but you know his music. The tunes he wrote for the Raymond Scott Quintette - the only six-man quintet in musical history - featured in scores of cartoons in the 1940s and 50s. The zany energy of numbers such as Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals, War Dance for Wooden Indians, or Twilight in Turkey - Scott had a flair for titles - brought Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny to life.”
- The Guardian
Haunting, serene, and always captivatingly beautiful, Uno Lady creates spell like loops, spinning you into her musical web. You'll be stunned by what she can do with her great voice and a loop pedal. Her unique talent has been acknowledged with various awards, including the prestigious Creative Workforce Fellowship, Best Voice, and Top Band to Watch.
Powerhouse 5 is a jazz sextet that plays the music of Raymond Scott, a composer and polymath whose frenetic and funny music has long influenced cartoon soundtracks, from Looney Toons to the Simpsons. It includes six of Cleveland's most in-demand jazz musicians: Darren Allen, George Foley, Larry Herman, Tom Lempner, Bill Nichols, and Don Turoso.
“This one-woman choir uses a microphone, small mixer and loop pedal perched on a podium to create an emotional musical experience. Each performance is a little bit different as Uno Lady uses her pedalboard to layer haunting melodies with syncopated beats on top of rich soundscapes to create her distinctly transportive music.”
- Cleveland Magazine
“You may not have heard of the composer, inventor, and visionary Raymond Scott, but you know his music. The tunes he wrote for the Raymond Scott Quintette - the only six-man quintet in musical history - featured in scores of cartoons in the 1940s and 50s. The zany energy of numbers such as Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals, War Dance for Wooden Indians, or Twilight in Turkey - Scott had a flair for titles - brought Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny to life.”
- The Guardian
$20 suggested donation, which all goes to the performers.
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com to reserve your seat or get more info.
The War and Treaty
Saturday, March 31st
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
The War and Treaty: the name itself represents the pull between trauma and tranquility; music inspired by darkness and despair that ultimately finds a higher spiritual purpose. We saw them at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival in January and it was amazing!
The War and Treaty’s music blends of roots, bluegrass, folk, gospel and soul. Their EP Down to the River boasts a sound that’s both stirring and sensual, driven by joy, determination and an unceasing upward gaze. The music is visceral but never morose, flush with emotion but void of despair… a style that touches on a variety of genres, but never finds itself confined to any one. The arrangements are uncluttered– harmonies, bass lines, guitar and mandolin licks, settle drum patterns and keyboards create an immensely moving soundscape — but the sentiments and emotions are fully realized and soar with a steady, chilling assurance.
We hope you can join us for a night of amazing music!
$20 suggested donation, which all goes to the performers.
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com to reserve your seat or get more info.
The War and Treaty’s music blends of roots, bluegrass, folk, gospel and soul. Their EP Down to the River boasts a sound that’s both stirring and sensual, driven by joy, determination and an unceasing upward gaze. The music is visceral but never morose, flush with emotion but void of despair… a style that touches on a variety of genres, but never finds itself confined to any one. The arrangements are uncluttered– harmonies, bass lines, guitar and mandolin licks, settle drum patterns and keyboards create an immensely moving soundscape — but the sentiments and emotions are fully realized and soar with a steady, chilling assurance.
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com to reserve your seat or get more info.
Rayna Gellert & Kieran Kane
Saturday October 21st
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Rayna Gellert and Kieran Kane are an amazing duo whose voices and styles blend perfectly. Both are great singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists who are steeped in traditional music but not limited by it.
Rayna Gellert is best known as an old-time fiddler and as member of the acclaimed stringband Uncle Earl, but in recent years her own songwriting has come to the fore. As No Depression said about her latest record, "These songs feel timeless but are truly distinctive." Kieran Kane is one of our all time favorites and we are thrilled to welcome him back. He is an iconic songwriter and performer and one of the founding artists of the Americana movement. His songs are like great poetry: there is nothing in them that doesn't have to be there, both sonically and lyrically.
We hope you can join us for a night of amazing music!
$20 suggested donation, which all goes to the performers.
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com to reserve your seat or get more info.
Rayna Gellert is best known as an old-time fiddler and as member of the acclaimed stringband Uncle Earl, but in recent years her own songwriting has come to the fore. As No Depression said about her latest record, "These songs feel timeless but are truly distinctive." Kieran Kane is one of our all time favorites and we are thrilled to welcome him back. He is an iconic songwriter and performer and one of the founding artists of the Americana movement. His songs are like great poetry: there is nothing in them that doesn't have to be there, both sonically and lyrically.
We hope you can join us for a night of amazing music!
$20 suggested donation, which all goes to the performers.
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com to reserve your seat or get more info.
Nathan Bell
Friday September 22nd
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Nathan Bell’s music is like a fine chef’s knife – well honed, powerful, beautifully simple, and cuts right to the bone. Listening to his music leaves you changed. With just a guitar and a harmonica, he can hush a bar crowd. He’s a craftsman in the vein of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, but with more of a political edge. His song “Names” is the best post-9/11 anti-war song we have ever heard, so we can’t wait to hear what he has to sing about our current situation.
“Love > Fear (48 hours in traitorland) is an important album with Bell adding to the budding protest against the populist movements that threaten us all. It’s an aural equivalent to Grapes Of Wrath, Sullivan’s Travels, Michael Moore’s Roger & Me and even Orwell’s The Road To Wigan Pier. It sounds great but more importantly it impels the listener to stand up and be counted.” – Americana UK
“Nathan’s songs limn a grim and unforgiving world where grit and hope guarantee nothing. I remember how shaken I felt the first time I heard the album. I have come to treasure Blood Like a River, a sparse, extremely intimate album on which Nathan played and sung everything.” – Sing Out!
Marah
Saturday, July 29th
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
"Marah's signature sound: a combustible mix of acoustic string music and rebellious Replacements-like rock & roll fleshed out by imaginative lyrics." - Rolling Stone Magazine
"I’d heard a great deal about their legendary live shows, and was not disappointed...The next time Marah comes to town, mark your calendar; they’ll revitalize your faith in music and humanity. Don’t miss the show!" - Ellmore Magazine
Photo by Cesare Carugi
Marah is a great, great rock band that gets compared to The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Steve Earle, and Bruce Springsteen. They are also one of the best live bands around. So when they asked us to host a show, we said "Hell yes!"
We've loved Marah ever since we heard Kids in Philly in 2000. Part of what we love about them is how much their music reflects their hometown. Many of their songs feature Philadelphia's landmarks and neighborhoods. Their songs also incorporate the city's music, from the manic banjo of the Mummer's parade to doo-wop harmonies.
This will be a mostly acoustic trio show, but they are still going to deliver more rock than a quarry truck.
Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp
Saturday, July 22nd
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Nikki Talley is one of the best Americana singers and songwriters we've come across in the past couple years. It's hard to decide what's more powerful - her songs or her voice. Some of our best concerts have been duos that are couples -- Nikki and husband/guitarist Jason Sharp are definitely going to keep that streak intact.
“It has to be said that some of the most exquisite vocalists of the generation belong to the Americana scene. For those of us who have been lucky enough to find them, the voices of Sarah Jarosz, Anais Mitchell, Rachel Ries, Diana Jones and Aoife O'Donovan represent an era of truly exceptional singing and storytelling which often goes beyond the sometimes superficial, mass-produced music of your everyday arena artist. Nikki Talley is another name that can be easily added to this tantalising list.” – NorthernSky Magazine
"One thing she isn’t: afraid of the microphone. Talley has undeniable stage presence…" – Mountain Express
Qiet
Sunday April 2nd
Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm
We love hosting great bands that don’t sound like anyone else and are hard to describe, let alone categorize. Well, Qiet is the hardest to describe we’ve ever had, but here we go…
Qiet is ridiculously fun and energetic. They play horn and fiddle spiked pop-rock that blends in bits from gypsy jazz, funk, soul, and folk music. They remind us of Talking Heads, not because they sound similar, but because both play smart music that makes people dance.
“The album is a sort of a carnivalesque, vaudeville revival with funk/soul breaks and Klezmer interludes. Dispatching with the failed attempts at categorisation, this album is a lot of fun. The standout track on the album is the manic ‘Cosby Sweater’, a song that begs to be played on repeat and has me involuntarily snapping my fingers along to the beat.” – Seattle Pi on their debut album
“Kiss of the Universe is Qiet’s most fully realized album yet, with horns, violins and Vincent’s larger-than-life vocals punctuating songs filled with dark humor, surreal wordplay and the existential poetry of a life lived on the edge. It’s the kind of stuff that could become pretentious in the wrong hands, but Qiet keeps everything grounded with danceable rhythms, inventive arrangements, and tons of hooks.” – Spotlight West Virginia on their latest album
This is going to be a great show. We hope you can join us!
G.S. Harper and Tom Evanchuck
Saturday January 28th
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
After skipping a couple of years, we're going back to our tradition of hosting two Cleveland-based performers in January. These shows are a lot of fun and Cleveland has some world class musicians. G.S. and Tom are prime examples. Not only are they great songwriters and singers, they sure do know their way around a guitar!
G.S. Harper is a Texas native and you can hear it. He fits solidly in the Texas songwriter tradition that has given us greats like Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, and Townes Van Zandt.
"His music makes you feel you are sitting on a porch on a rural state route in a beat up old rocking chair, sun setting somewhere in the distance, sipping a glass of small batch bourbon backed up with an ice cold lemonade...He’s the real deal alright." - Cleveland52.com
Tom Evanchuck has made his own stew out of influences like Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Neil Young and Lighting Hopkins. He's very much his own thing, but if you like Ryan Adams best work you will like Tom's music.
"Song after song could have been a showstopper and he used each one to fuel a masterful fire of a set. The Chardon native was channeling spirits from an age of music almost forgotten." - altohio.com
We're thrilled to be hosting two of our favorite Cleveland songwriters on one night. Come join us! Our past local showcases filled up very quickly, so please reserve your spot soon.
The Bones of J.R. Jones
Saturday Nov. 12th
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
"The ex-punk rocker’s dedication to early folk and blues men remains, especially in his haunting, often higher pitched vocals. All the material is original, but most of these songs sound like covers of obscure pre-war sides, a high compliment indeed." - American Songwriter Magazine
The Bones of J.R. Jones is like a one-man Black Keys - he sings and plays drums, guitar, banjo, and harmonica like a champ. We really dig his latest CD, which is equal parts old blues and dark folk. He's great live - no wonder we are hearing from so many of his fans!
Here's a couple videos, a stomper and a pretty one. If you like Shakey Graves or Mechanic Street alums Vandaveer, Smooth Hound Smith, and Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle, we are sure you are going to love this show.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the musician.
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com for more info or to reserve a seat.
Arc Iris
Saturday Oct. 1st
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
Arc Iris sound like Joni Mitchell and Frank Zappa made an album together and it turned out amazing. Their music is unique, complex, and beautiful. They have been touring constantly the last two years, with highlights including performing at Bonnaroo and multiple European tours. That time on the road has distilled their sound, which you can hear on their great new record Moon Saloon. Better yet, come hear the trio here!
Please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com for more info or to reserve your spot
"Though they are only a three-piece they have a large arsenal of sounds and sensibilities to work with, and they use every bit of it to make beautifully textured soundscapes difficult to box into any genre. " -Stereogum
Eric Bachmann
Friday August 19th
"The veteran frontman of the beloved bands Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers has shifted gears with each new project, from witty, wiry indie rock to subtle, subdued songcraft. In the new album, Bachmann explores a fuller yet more intimate approach — one that retains all of his endearing rough edges and warm, winning turns of phrase."
-NPR Music
Finally! We’ve been trying for three years to get Eric Bachmann to come do a show. He’s a perfect fit for a house concert because his music is full of details that would get lost at most clubs.
Eric is one of Joel's absolute favorites. His records range from killer indie-rock to driving and dark folk and perfectly crafted indie-pop. All with equal aplumb. If you like Neko Case, you will probably like Eric -- in fact he's been playing in her band lately.
This show is a rare treat. As far as we can tell, it has been at least 10 years since the last time he performed in Cleveland. This is also the first tour where he is playing house concerts.
We hope you can join us for a night that has been on our wish list for years!
If Birds Could Fly
Sunday April 24th
Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm
“If Birds Could Fly represent the kind of soul-driven authentic country music that drives a genre. The lead vocals are in a class all their own.
- Ear to The Ground Music
“Should If Birds Could Fly return to town it is a band to seek out. I’ll see you there.”
-Wilmington-area Arts and Entertainment
Loretta Lynn. Janis Joplin. Dolly Parton. Most singers would be thrilled if people said their voice was like any one of those greats. Well, critics have referenced all three to describe the singular voice of Brittany Carter of If Birds Could Fly. And they weren’t exaggerating – her voice is amazing.
People usually talk about a singer’s range in terms of octaves, but part of what makes Brittany’s voice so great is the range of styles it fits perfectly. It’s a good thing, because If Birds Could Fly seamlessly weaves together country, rock, and soul. Joel calls their music “Appalachian soul.”
We started hosting house concerts to spotlight great bands that not many people know about. That fits If Birds Could Fly to a tee. They have toured like the dickens, but still fly below the radar. Many nights they have to win over crowds in small town bars, which they do with aplumb. Imagine what they’ll do with an audience as welcoming as you!
Vandaveer
Saturday March 12th
Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
"Vandaveer’s third album, Dig Down Deep, is a good representation of the alt-folk genre: storytelling with a modern acoustic flair. The album’s sweetest moments come with the pairing of Mark Charles Heidinger and Rose Guerin, whose voice sounds like Emmylou Harris’s. Although the general theme of Dig Down Deep is a weary and hardscrabble life, that’s easy to overlook when the two sing."
- The Washington Post
We had the pleasure of seeing Vandaveer live last spring and we were blown away. Great harmonies, great songs, great performers.Their music is dark and catchy - a winning combination! Vandaveer is to folk music as The Cure is to rock music.
They have a new record coming out soon and NPR is previewing the first video.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the band.
For more information or to reserve your seat, please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com.
Keiran Kane
Saturday September 12th
Doors 7:30, Music at 8:00
We haven't had many unaccompanied singer-songwriters since Keiran Kane came in September 2013. Frankly, he set the bar insanely high. He is one of our favorites and we are thrilled he will be here again.
Kieran is an iconic songwriter and performer and one of the founding artists of the Americana movement. His ability to create mini-movies within his songs—check out “Go Jane Go”—prove that Kane is among only a small handful of writers capable of blending traditional roots music with modern themes.
“There’s an understated power in the songs of Kieran Kane, all full of twang and heartache and romance and guys who were born to ramble.” - Associated Press
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to Keiran.
For more information or to reserve your seat, please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com.
Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin
Sunday July 12th
Doors 6:30, Music at 7:00
We’re ecstatic that Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin came back! People still tell us how much they were wowed by Kristi & Fats's performance here in 2011 (has it really been that long?!).
Kristi Rose is a powerful singer and songwriter who is as adept with a torch song as she is with a murder ballad. Fats Kaplin is an amazing multi-instrumentalist who has worked with a broad array of great artists, including Jack White, Tinariwen, Elvis Costello, Buddy Miller, and Emmy Lou Harris. Together, they play “Pulp Country”—a highly eclectic musical genre of cinematic proportion where urban and rural collide. Imagine a cross between Patsy Cline, Nancy Sinatra, and Neko Case.
We couldn't find just one video to sum them up, so here's two: one happy and one less so.
The Honeycutters
Sunday June 21st
Doors 6:30, Music at 7:00
“I can see a day when The Honeycutters’ Amanda Anne Platt is mentioned alongside Lucinda Williams, Mary Gauthier and Gillian Welch. She’s just that good.” – The Real Southern
“Random thoughts, hidden emotions rising to the surface, daring admissions of guilt or pleasure.....that's what you'll get from The Honeycutters. Their new album, When Bitter Met Sweet, is not a therapy session, but rather a joyful release. One of the top three albums of 2012.” – Jim Blum from Folk Alley
“Random thoughts, hidden emotions rising to the surface, daring admissions of guilt or pleasure.....that's what you'll get from The Honeycutters. Their new album, When Bitter Met Sweet, is not a therapy session, but rather a joyful release. One of the top three albums of 2012.” – Jim Blum from Folk Alley
It’s rare for a band to put out three great albums in a row, especially if all they have is three albums. Well, The Honeycutters have pulled off this musical trifecta. Three great albums, each better than the last.
How have they done it? First and foremost, Amanda Anne Platt has a great voice with just the right amount of drawl and is a top-notch songwriter. Second, they are damn fine musicians on pedal steel, mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums. Third, they have their own sound, which they call “Appalachian honky tonk.” You can hear it in this video.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the musicians.
For more information or to reserve your seat, please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com.
We hope to see you soon!
Lynn & Joel
How have they done it? First and foremost, Amanda Anne Platt has a great voice with just the right amount of drawl and is a top-notch songwriter. Second, they are damn fine musicians on pedal steel, mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums. Third, they have their own sound, which they call “Appalachian honky tonk.” You can hear it in this video.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the musicians.
For more information or to reserve your seat, please email us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com.
We hope to see you soon!
Lynn & Joel
Mike Farris
Sunday March 29th
Doors 6:30, Music at 7:00
“Mike Farris has enough heart, soul, and power to light up a city. He mixes up the elements and turns them into something new, beautiful, and uniquely his own.” – Buddy Miller
We love Mike Farris and are thrilled about this solo concert. His music blends the blues rock that fueled his misspent youth and the soul and gospel that drives him now. His latest record just won the Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album. It is filled with joy, hope, and power. If you like the Staples Singers and Al Green, you will love his huge voice, dynamic performance, and passion. No wonder there was a line around the block the last time he played in Columbus!
Here’s a video to enjoy.
Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle
Saturday Feb. 7th
"This is music that has a pulse and a heartbeat. This is music that breathes." - Vocals On Top
Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle is a barnburning, footstomping Americana band from Cincinnati. It's a tight quartet with guitar, upright bass, mandolin, drums, and great harmonies. The Hustle take classics, both familiar and obscure, and make them 100% their own. While their harmonies are beautiful, their music is gritty and high-energy. Sure to heat up a winter night!
Here's a video to enjoy.
The Matt Flinner Trio & Harmonious Wail
Saturday November 8th
Joel plays (and some would say is obsessed with) the mandolin. We are hosting an afternoon of workshops and an evening concert featuring two great mandolin-centered bands. Click here for more info on the workshops.
The Matt Flinner Trio
“Flinner continues his reign as perhaps the most exciting
and creative mandolin player on the scene today.” -Jazz Times
The Matt Flinner Trio has fun straddling the lines between jazz, bluegrass and classical musics. Their instrumental music is catchy and beautiful. Matt Flinner, the Trio's leader, is a Winfield Mandolin Championship winner (a huge honor) and a member of the grammy-nominated Modern Mandolin Quartet. Here's a video.
Harmonious Wail
“You’ll be smiling from the moment Harmonious Wail starts to play… As a matter of fact, if they don't set your toe to tapping and a smile on your face, you should probably get medication.” - Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
Harmonious Wail is a gypsy swing trio that is never afraid to bring new things to the genre created by Django Reinhardt. Joel has been a fan for 15 years (thanks, Mom!). It was founded by mandolinist Sims Delaney-Potthoff, a nimble fingered protégé of the legendary Jethro Burns. The trio also features a truly killer jazz vocalist, Sim's wife Maggie Delaney-Potthoff. Enjoy their take on "My Favorite Things".
Smooth Hound Smith
Friday August 1st
"In the case of Smooth Hound Smith, two is all that’s needed to brew a raucous clash of backwoods folk, raw blues, and underground rock. The duo, consisting of Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonica) and Caitlin Doyle (vocals/percussion), generate enough power to fuel a full band." - No Depression
We first saw Smooth Hound Smith at Brite Winter Fest in February, where they turned a room full of strangers into fans. We have been spinning their latest CD ever since and love it. It is amazing how much different music they pack in -- and with just two musicians! Raw electric blues? Check. Sweet blue-eyed soul? Check. Country blues? Check. Plain old rock 'n' roll? Check.
Dawn Landes
Saturday June 28th
"Landes's voice has never sounded better, and [her latest record] appears to be her finest work yet. Simply gorgeous, all of it." - No Depression
We like artists who are hard to pin down, and Dawn Landes clearly fits that bill. Her latest record is beautiful, delicate folk-pop, but her catalog includes 60's-style French pop music (complete with French lyrics) and rocking indie-pop. All of her work has two constants: her great songwriting and gorgeous voice.
If you like Aimee Mann, Brandi Carlisle, or Laura Cantrell, you will love this concert.
Rosetta Trio
Sunday May 4th
“Impressionistic at times, but also soulful and singing, interlocking like a beautiful puzzle” -PopMatters
Please come join us for our first ever jazz show, and what a first! Rosetta Trio is Stephan Crump, Liberty Ellman, and Jamie Fox, three very busy NYC players. The interweaving guitars of Ellman and Fox wind around the solid core provided by Crump's bass and compositions.
Their lovely music bridges the Americana music we usually showcase and
modern jazz. If you like The Goat Rodeo Sessions, Vijay Iyer, or Bill
Frisell, you will love this concert.
Arc Iris
Saturday April 12th
“It
may not be much of a critical insight to say it, but the debut album by
Arc Iris makes me happy — not only for its musicality, sense of
adventure and ample wit, but for Ms. Adams' willingness to share her
joy. Why resist it?”
-NPR All Things Considered, April 3rd 2014
-NPR All Things Considered, April 3rd 2014
Arc Iris's
new album just came out and it is incredibly good. This orchestral pop
band is led by Jocie Adams, formerly of The Low Anthem, and features
piano, cello, guitar, trumpet, and many more cool instruments. They've
been compared to Joni Mitchell and Bjork. Their live show is not to be
missed (it sometimes involves a tapdancer wearing a fox tail).
They are already getting really good reviews for their album, which has been out for less than a week. They have been featured by NPR's All Things Considered, the New York Times, and Rolling Stone. It is pure freakin' luck that they'll be playing at our house. We hope you can come!
They are already getting really good reviews for their album, which has been out for less than a week. They have been featured by NPR's All Things Considered, the New York Times, and Rolling Stone. It is pure freakin' luck that they'll be playing at our house. We hope you can come!
Woody Pines
Sunday March 23rd
“Woody sounds like Willie Nelson singing a Johnny Cash song in a 1930’s Alabama Juke-Joint.”
- No Depression
Honeybucket & Austin Walkin' Cane
Sunday January 12th
This year's local artist showcase will be a blast! Honeybucket
plays fun rock & pop using bluegrass instruments and tight
harmonies. They are great live and have been featured at Cleveland
Museum of Art, Brite Winter Fest, and Burning River Festival. Austin Walkin' Cane is
a bluesman who keeps it gritty. He's played all over Northeast Ohio,
but also blues fests all over the world. We can't wait!! Make your reservation early. It's looking like this one will be at capacity well before the 12th!
Kevin Welch
Friday, October 11th
Without
Kevin Welch, we would not be doing house concerts. He is the first
Americana musician who caught Lynn's ear. The first time we went to a
house concert it was to see him. He is an incredible performer who has
so many great songs that it is hard to sum him up. One song will be a
scorcher about partying in Amsterdam, the next a snapshot of life in
Oklahoma oil country, and the next a prayer for a long, full life. This
is another rare treat. Since we moved here in 2007, the closest he's
come to Cleveland is Columbus (it was SO worth the trip).
Kieran Kane
Saturday, September 14th
Doors open at 7:30pm. Music at 8:00pm.
$15 suggested donation, all of which goes to the artist. You must email mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.
Kieran Kane is an iconic songwriter and performer and one of the
founding artists of the Americana movement. His ability to create
mini-movies within his songs—check out “Anybody’s Game”—prove that Kane
is among only a small handful of writers capable of blending traditional
roots music with modern themes.
“There’s an understated power
in the songs of Kieran Kane, all full of twang and heartache and romance
and guys who were born to ramble.” - Associated Press
http://www.kierankane.com/
http://
Swear and Shake
Saturday, June 29th
Doors open at 7:30pm. Music at 8:00pm
"I
really do love all the songs on [Swear and Shake's latest album]. For
one thing, they don't sound alike at all. Fabulous is the band who can
string together cohesive tunes into a stellar record without
regurgitating the same themes, chords, styles, and even melodies.
Fans
of She and Him, The Head and the Heart, Fleet Foxes, and Mumford and
Sons will love Swear and Shake. - See more at:
http://awaitingtheflood.com/the-new-standard-by-which-all-other-albums-will-be-judged-maple-ridge-by-swear-and-shake/#sthash.bJqw1btr.dpuf
Fans of She and Him, The Head and the Heart, Fleet Foxes, and Mumford and Sons will love Swear and Shake." -Awaiting the Flood
This fast-rising Brooklyn quartet is
coming to Mechanic Street. Lucky us! They blend equal parts soul, folk,
and rock into their own fine, fun mix. They've opened for a slew
of bands like Weezer, the Lumineers, and G Love and the Special Sauce.
With their excellent 2nd release, they are spending more and more time
as headliners. This will be a full band show (drums, banjo, awesome lead
singer, the whole nine-yards).
Gurf Morlix
Sunday, May 19th
Doors open at 6:30pm & Music at 7:00pm
$15 suggested donation, all of which goes to the artist. You must email mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.
Kieran Kane is an iconic songwriter and performer and one of the
founding artists of the Americana movement. His ability to create
mini-movies within his songs—check out “Anybody’s Game”—prove that Kane
is among only a small handful of writers capable of blending traditional
roots music with modern themes.
“There’s an understated power
in the songs of Kieran Kane, all full of twang and heartache and romance
and guys who were born to ramble.” - Associated Press
http://www.kierankane.com/
http://
"I
really do love all the songs on [Swear and Shake's latest album]. For
one thing, they don't sound alike at all. Fabulous is the band who can
string together cohesive tunes into a stellar record without
regurgitating the same themes, chords, styles, and even melodies.
This fast-rising Brooklyn quartet is coming to Mechanic Street. Lucky us! They blend equal parts soul, folk, and rock into their own fine, fun mix. They've opened for a slew of bands like Weezer, the Lumineers, and G Love and the Special Sauce. With their excellent 2nd release, they are spending more and more time as headliners. This will be a full band show (drums, banjo, awesome lead singer, the whole nine-yards).
Fans
of She and Him, The Head and the Heart, Fleet Foxes, and Mumford and
Sons will love Swear and Shake. - See more at:
http://awaitingtheflood.com/the-new-standard-by-which-all-other-albums-will-be-judged-maple-ridge-by-swear-and-shake/#sthash.bJqw1btr.dpuf
Fans of She and Him, The Head and the Heart, Fleet Foxes, and Mumford and Sons will love Swear and Shake." -Awaiting the FloodThis fast-rising Brooklyn quartet is coming to Mechanic Street. Lucky us! They blend equal parts soul, folk, and rock into their own fine, fun mix. They've opened for a slew of bands like Weezer, the Lumineers, and G Love and the Special Sauce. With their excellent 2nd release, they are spending more and more time as headliners. This will be a full band show (drums, banjo, awesome lead singer, the whole nine-yards).
Gurf Morlix is a singer,
songwriter, guitarist, and producer from Austin, TX. Often known for his many
years as Lucinda Williams' guitarist and producer, his solo work is
just as noteworthy. Gurf keeps making great new music in the classic
Texas songwriter vein, including his brand new album, "Gurf Morlix Finds
the Present Tense."
http://www.gurfmorlix.com/
$15 suggested donation, all of which go to the artist.
You must email mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.
Kevin Gordon
Saturday April 13th
Doors open at 7:30pm & Music at 8:00pm
Hope you can join us for this show. It's going to be a doozy!
We
love artists who are hard to classify. That would apply to Kevin
Gordon, except he's figured out a name for his music: indie swamp. Indie
because it is literate and bound only by his imagination. Swamp because
it has that greasy, loose feeling of rock and blues from Louisiana.
It's a fantastic combination that earned him a full story in the New York Times last year. We've seen him live and he delivers the goods.
His website
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Shivering Timbers! Tom Evanchuck!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2013
OUR ANNUAL LOCAL SHOWCASE IS BACK!
We're hosting our 3rd annual NEO musician showcase on January 12th. The first set will be Shivering Timbers, an Akron band that plays awesome, melancholy rock and compared favorably to the likes of PJ Harvey and Iron and Wine. They'll be the first band bringing a full drum kit to Mechanic Street, so it might get loud! ; )
"Utilizing disparate elements like scorching Indie Rock, rough cut Blues, raw Punk, sprightly Pop, tent revival Gospel and dark Folk, Shivering Timbers has crafted a sound that is both hauntingly appealing and a raucous bitch slap." - Cincinatti City Beat
Shivering Timbers - Generations
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shiveringtimbersmusic.comAfter
Shivering Timbers get you all riled up and tripped out, Mentor
singer-songwriter Tom Evanchuck will help get your head back together. His voice and songs remind us of Ryan Adams's best work - a mixture of blues, soul, country, and folk. And, boy, does he know his way around a guitar!
"[Tom Evanchuck] has the face of a 15 year old but his blues/soul sound is that of a 30 year Memphis veteran. Song after song could have been a showstopper but ... he used each one to fuel a masterful fire of a set." - AltOhio.com
"[Tom Evanchuck] has the face of a 15 year old but his blues/soul sound is that of a 30 year Memphis veteran. Song after song could have been a showstopper but ... he used each one to fuel a masterful fire of a set." - AltOhio.com
Tom Evanchuck -- My Sweet May Apple
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More about Tom.
Reserve early. These local shows get booked up fast!
Check out their websites!
Check out their websites!
Shivering Timbers
http://
Tom Evanchuck
http://us.myspace.com/
Doors open at 7:30, music at 8:00.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Bottle Rockets
Thursday, November 15th, 8:00pm
We love the Bottle Rockets!
For as long as we can remember, we’ve listened to their records on road
trips. Their rocking version of Americana makes the perfect backdrop
for cruising down the road.
If you like the first couple Wilco records, you’ll love the Bottle Rockets. Their frontman, Brian Henneman, writes great songs with a common man, mid-Western slant and is a top-notch picker. They are a blast live and the full band will be here for an acoustic show! Check out a tear jerker and a rocker.
While this is a concert at our house, it’s not really a Mechanic Street House Concert. How’s that? This show is part of the Bottle Rockets’ “Living Room Tour” and the band is handling ticket sales themselves. Instead of making a reservation with us, you go to this website and buy a $25 ticket. Tickets go on sale at 1PM (noon Central) tomorrow (Monday Oct. 29th). Their Living Room shows have been selling out quickly, so move fast if you are interested!
If you like the first couple Wilco records, you’ll love the Bottle Rockets. Their frontman, Brian Henneman, writes great songs with a common man, mid-Western slant and is a top-notch picker. They are a blast live and the full band will be here for an acoustic show! Check out a tear jerker and a rocker.
While this is a concert at our house, it’s not really a Mechanic Street House Concert. How’s that? This show is part of the Bottle Rockets’ “Living Room Tour” and the band is handling ticket sales themselves. Instead of making a reservation with us, you go to this website and buy a $25 ticket. Tickets go on sale at 1PM (noon Central) tomorrow (Monday Oct. 29th). Their Living Room shows have been selling out quickly, so move fast if you are interested!
Please come enjoy this amazing band in a rare acoustic living room show.
Audrey Auld
Saturday, November 10th, 8:00pm
"Singer-songwriter Audrey Auld's heart is in country, folk and Americana music with a presence as big as The Outback. Her songs are the wry and poignant observations of a Tassie girl living in California and Nashville since 2003. Audrey calls it Music with dirt left on it."
Check out her website.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Joe Fletcher
Saturday, October 6th, 8:00pm
We believe honesty is the best policy, so we’re going to
tell you the straight up truth: Joe Fletcher plays honky tonk. Not throwback,
nostalgic honky tonk but honky tonk that feels totally at home today. He has a
great voice with the grit and gravel of Johnny Cash and the bluesy elasticity
of Hank Williams. Yeah, he’s that good. No Depression says, “No old fashioned
posing here. Just rock n' roll with a tip of the hat to tradition. Fletcher
continues to showcase a style that has become all his own: story driven songs
that never shy away from a little grit.”
Joe Fletcher comes to us highly recommended by Brown Bird
(who tore down the house in June). He is part of a growing scene in Providence,
RI and all signs are that he’s the breakout artist of this year’s Newport Folk
Fest. This fall he is releasing an EP of songs with just him and his guitar and
he’ll be playing Mechanic Street the same way.
Please join us for his Cleveland debut!
Here's a great tune.Check out his website.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Trepanning Trio
Saturday, August 25th, 8:00pm
Trepanning
Trio is an instrumental, avant-chamber ensemble which performs and
records using only classical, traditional and handmade instruments
(i.e., viola da gamba, kalimba, guzheng, pan lids screwed onto sticks
and played with violin bows, etc).
Since
its unofficial formation in 1998, this Northeast Ohio-based ensemble
has assembled an unlikely rogues' gallery of composers, artists, writers
and ethnomusicologists. Contrary to its name, Trepanning Trio typically
performs with a rotating lineup of six to twelve musicians. Despite
their diverse backgrounds, they bring hundreds of years of experience to
bear on a repertoire forged by a shared passion for sound, texture,
rhythm, melody and experimentation.
The
band's name derives from the surgical procedure in which a hole is
drilled into the human skull. Cave paintings suggest that people once
trepanned the skulls of the living in order to let evil spirits escape,
thereby curing seizures, migraines, and mental disorders.
Check out their website.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Brown Bird
Sunday, June 3rd, 7:00pm
It's
no wonder they took the Newport Folk Festival by storm. We loved Brown
Bird about 30 seconds into the first track we heard. Their music is a
dark and catchy blend of blues, folk, and gypsy music. Imagine a duo
that is gritty like Tom Waits and fun like Mumford & Sons.
"A total joy to listen to" - Music Savage
"...MorganEve
Swain’s string playing and frontman David Lamb’s guitars and percussion
give [Brown Bird] a dark and eerie feel that’ll stick with you." -
Paste Magazine
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Check out their website.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Brigitte DeMeyer
Friday, April 13th, 8:00pm
Friday, April 13th, 8:00pm
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Mike Mangione & the Union
Friday, March 2nd, 8:00pm
Friday, March 2nd, 8:00pm
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
Check out Mike Uva's website.
Check out Brent Kirby's website.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Mike Uva and the Bad Eyes
Brent Kirby and the Lost Fortunes
Saturday, January 21st, 8:00pm
Brent Kirby and the Lost Fortunes
Saturday, January 21st, 8:00pm
Check out Mike Uva's website.
Check out Brent Kirby's website.
$15 suggested donation, which all goes to the artist.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at mechanicstreetmusic@yahoo.com. We're in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Directions and more information will be sent to you once your RSVP is received.
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