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TagU.S. Rocker’s Brenda Mullen in her own words
Who was this maven of metal, this seer with a skinny cigarette? Brenda’s U.S. Rocker encouraged creativity in 1990s underground music culture…
1996 was the best SXSW ever: exclusive video, photos & more
Craw, Primitive (aka Sheilbound), Edsel, Throckmorton, The Frans—check out full interviews & never-before-seen images from the best Austin trip ever…
‘Emo night’ in Hollywood: Hey Mercedes rocks The Roxy
Six weeks after we parted ways in Cleveland, I got to see my friend Mike Shumaker be a rock star at an historic Hollywood venue…
Never can say goodbye: Yet another star-studded Invisible City farewell
More farewell concerts than a Cher tour: It’s an all-star jam with celebrities from the Cleveland music scene. First time online!
Michael Shumaker’s Hey Mercedes homecoming at the Agora, 2002
Friends from across my Cleveland years gathered at The Invisible City ifor a sweaty & fun pre-party before we walked en masse to the show…
DC’s Black Eyes & rare Sheilbound quartet lineup at Mohawk Place, Buffalo 2002
Help! I can’t remember when this excellent night of music happened, but I’m thinking it must have been late July or August 2002…
Maraca mania: Sheilbound quartet line-up at the Lime Spider, 2002
This was Sheilbound in their final quartet permutation. I wish I knew the exact date—do you? Please contact me with any details you have.
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…
NOT the “Jim Clevo Stage”! The Divine Invasion at Speak In Tongues
I’m so proud to have played with this group: Bob from blue…MAX, Mike from Primitive / Sheilbound, Chris Young and myself…
Classic scene photos! U.S. Rocker’s Rock Explosion ’96 at Peabody’s DownUnder
See classic Karen Novak snaps of Buzz Boron & Duvalby Bros., Craw, Primitive, Red Giant, Biblical Proof of UFOs, Downside special & more…