Going for Baroque
A Q&A with musician Josh Rzepka
Cleveland trumpeter Josh Rzepka is redefining what it means to be a blowhard. Read more
Sound Notes: The Black Keys
Brothers
Keys to the kingdom: Akron-based duo The Black Keys add new depth on Brothers. Read more
Acts to Follow: Burning River Festival
Four of Ohio's finest take the stage
Proudly sponsored by Great Lakes Burning River Festival
José Feliciano shares his top four picks of musicians you shouldn't miss at this year's Burning River Festival. Read more
Acts to Follow: July
Bells, Keys and Blitzen
This month's guide to the best live music, courtesy of José Feliciano. Read more
Noise Reduction: Indie Dual
She & Him vs. Beach House
Music writer José Feliciano explores gender roles in music and contemplates Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes". Read more
Gypsy Fresh
Hot Club of Detroit comes to hot spot of Cleveland
When a band of gypsies takes over Nighttown in Cleveland Heights, Carlo Wolff knows what to expect. Read more
Picture This
Ohio Independent Film Festival plays the Beachland
Cinema comes to Collinwood, and Carlo Wolff has the scope. Read more
Acts to Follow: June
Surfer Blood, Toro Y Moi, First Aid Kit
Writer José Feliciano has this month's showstoppers. Read more
Listening to a familiar rarity. Read more
Profiles in Creation: Saintseneca
Waving the Grey Flag
The good folks of Columbus. Read more
Profiles in Creation: The Lighthouse and The Whaler
Bright lights in a sea of sound
The Lighthouse and The Whaler are sailing a wave of positive press – and for good reason. Read more
Profiles in Creation: Brandon Rike
On Graphic Arts and Branding in a Modern Age
Designer Brandon Rike may have designed your favorite band T-shirt. Read more
Profiles in Creation: Dave Dondero
A road warrior's new Americana
Dave Dondero paints a vivid lyrical portrait of America, and his next stop is Cleveland. Read more
Modern Mastery
An inspiring Q&A with artist Wesley Burt
Clevleand Institute of Art graduate Wesley Burt is one of the most influential artists working behind the scenes. Read more
Profiles in Creation: Jay Delaney
Chasing the new American dream
How filmmaker Jay Delaney went in search of bigfoot, but recorded the American dream. Read more
Acts to Follow: May
Local Natives, Metric, The Twilight Sad
This month's don't miss concerts are previewed. Read more
Profiles in Creation: Aaron Sechrist
The designer behind OKPANTS
How to make an impression, with Aaron Sechrist. Read more
Profiles in Creation: Jeff Finley
Go Media co-owner spearheads Weapons of Mass Creation Fest
Jeff Finley is building Weapons of Mass Creation in our backyard, and the cultural explosion shall be glorious. Read more
The Decoder: Art, Not Artifact
Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection at CMA
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s spring show is its first exhibition of Native American art in more than 30 years. Read more
It's a Kid's World
The International Children's Festival kicks off at PlayhouseSquare
The International Children's Festival at PlayhouseSquare is a multicultural sampling of art, music, theater and discovery. Read more
Noise Reduction: Echo & the Bunnymen
More songs to learn and sing
Echo & The Bunnymen celebrate 30 years of modern rock mastery at the House of Blues. Read more
Acts to Follow: April
Cloud Nothings, The Styrenes, Generationals
There is a lot of music to follow this month, including a Record Store Day celebration that's not to be missed. Read more
Art for Life
AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland harnesses artistic passion
The AIDS epidemic cut a swath through the art world. ArtCares invites artists to fight back. Read more
Disaster Drill
John Stark Bellamy's shares more Cleveland mishaps and mayhem
John Stark Bellamy II is back in town for more death, destruction and disaster. Read more
Such Great Heights
Q&A with Cleveland Heights poet laureate Gail Bellamy
Heights Arts Collaborative celebrates 10 years of making Cleveland Heights beautiful. Read more
Noise Reduction: Vampire Weekend
The reigning kings of indie play Columbus
Whether you love or hate Vampire Weekend, you must admit the boys can play. Read more
Wandering Heights
Bruce Rutledge finds Chin Music
How Cleveland son Bruce Rutledge got Big in Japan. Read more
Basking in the Grey Area
Q&A with artist Brian Andrew Jasinski
Cleveland artist Brian Andrew Jasinski is Grey Cardigan. Read more
Acts to Follow: March
The Big Pink, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Passion Pit
Spring is alive with the sound of music, and rock critic José Feliciano has this month's hot concert picks. Read more
Noise Reduction: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
The rude boy comes to the Grog Shop
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists answer the question: Where have all the rude boys gone? Read more
The Decoder: (Dis)locating Black Identity
MOCA's small but powerful new show
Arts writer Eleanor LeBeau breaks down From Then to Now: Masterworks of Contemporary African American Art, on view through May 9 at MOCA Cleveland. Read more
