Xe La got started in the D.I.Y. 90’s scene and evolved into a life time career of music and art through Cleveland and abroad. Lyricist Chris Tuma is a Lakewood, Ohio–based songwriter with more than 100 original songs and 10 independently released albums.
Professional Development Workshops are held on the third Monday with a one hour discussion of a music-related topic with discussions followed by a 2×4 Songwriter Showcase.
Alex Bevan, Bent String, Jeff Varga, Brent Kirby, Cary Mathews, Kristine Jackson, Becky Boyd, Robert Kidney , Jack Kidney, Mark Freeman and the Elders, The Beatnik Playboys, special guest Andy Leach
This will be a lively discussion on the importance of archiving and how to tell stories from such documents and interviews. And we are hoping for some audience participation to talk about what other music history stories need to be told in Cleveland.
Rustic Skies is an indie band from the Cleveland/Akron area fronted by an electric cello. Two-piece, Cleveland based adventure-folk band the Baker’s Basement (tBB) features the eclectic musical stylings of vocalist/drummer Kate Dedinsky and vocalist/guitarist Adam Grindler.
Professional Development Workshops are held on the third Monday. Topics include music technology, business, networking, and professional development.
Apostle Jones is a dynamic soul band that bends styles and genres to create a uniquely collaborative, fresh sound. Taylor Lamborn is a Cleveland, Ohio–based singer-songwriter blending indie pop, blues, and rock with a powerful vocal presence and emotionally driven songwriting.