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Experimental folk singer Brian Straw talks new music, sobriety & Speak In Tongues
Brian Straw’s revelatory “Baby Stars / Dead Languages” channels the rebellion and slop of youth into a spare and supernatural new form.
SIX years of photos, clippings & stories from my collection in remembrance"/>
Two decades ago Speak In Tongues closed; here’s SIX years of photos, clippings & stories from my collection in remembrance
The legendary Cleveland D.I.Y. venue was a crossroads for great musicians & artists—see artifacts that have never been online until now!
Under the bridge, Cleveland-style, with Brian Straw at Hart Crane Park; Or, how I learned to let loose in the middle of the Zika epidemic
This was a special event—an unsanctioned outdoor concert in a public space. I’m all for that kind of shit. NOW, STAY AWAY BUGS!
F**k the Pit: Coffinberry, Brian Straw, Ted Flynn & more at Pat’s In The Flats
Pat’s backyard was pretty magical when Brian Straw, Ted Flynn & Rob Sirovica took the stage with a noise-informed, rock-styled performance…
Baptized as a bondage bottom by Misty Martinez at Pat’s In The Flats
This was THE disruptive, change-your-thinking concert no one—least of all me—ever expected it to be. Photos never before online!
Speak In Tongues photos: My Name Is Rar-Rar, Lozenge, Begit N Frenz, Mind No Mind, Scam Carnage vs. Spilt Milk
Classic Cleveland geniuses and errant Luttenbachers co-mingle in one of the greatest DIY shows of the 21st century at ol’ Speak In Tongues…
Razak Solar System goes green for the Green Party at Speak In Tongues in 2000
The Green Party Of Ohio asked Razak Solar System, Viva Caramel, Brian Straw & a band aptly named “Bullshit” to play a Ralph Nader benefit…
Men’s Recovery Project with Razak Solar System, Mind No Mind & more at Speak In Tongues
Our idol Sam McPheeters played & we went all-out with a new venue in the basement (‘The Ashtray’) & a 12-page program—see it here!
Speak In Tongues supergroup Walls Of Malm—plus Thrones, Lit-Ex & Warlocks in May 2000
This was one-night-only, no rehearsals Speak In Tongues supergroup Walls Of Malm playing an ambitious three-part composition by Brian Straw.
Y2K—okay!? Dr. Zombie MD at Speak In Tongues with Zeek Sheck, Begit N Frenz, more
“Medical renegade Klaus von Zombie has reanimated the dead and enslaved them to be his backup band!” Re-live the horror!