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Punk Rock City

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter June 7, 2014

The Grog Shop became a respite from the rain when it filled with punk rockers on Wednesday, June 4. Opening band, Cayetana, was a talented three-girl rock band from Philadelphia.  Their balance of...

Playlist of the Week: June 6, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter June 6, 2014

“Yeah, Tonight” — Gold-Bears From the opening notes of “Yeah, Tonight” it is clear that Gold-Bears love three things: unrelenting reverb, jangly guitars and lo-fi fuzz. The energy on this...

The Lawrence Arms see packed Grog Shop

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor June 4, 2014

When the first crowd surfer popped up at the Grog Shop on Monday, June 2, it was not a success. Opening band Worship This! strummed away onstage. Meanwhile, the girl with two pink hair bows was lifted...

Playlist of the Week: May 23, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter May 23, 2014

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” — Oasis Sounding every bit as confident as the title of this tune implies, Oasis began their musical career with the egotistical guitar bombast of “Rock ‘n’ Roll...

Neko Case’s mellow concert proves an early summer treat

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter May 13, 2014

“It’s so nice to be back at the Beachland,” said Neko Case, who headlined a sold out show at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern on May 11. On tour in support of her new, lengthy-titled album, “The...

Playlist of the Week: May 9, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter May 9, 2014

“Mad Men” — Herzog Don Draper had nothing to do with the first single from these Cleveland natives, but he would have approved of the group’s branding as “subtlety-free rock.” From the beginning...

Rapper Danny Brown performs at his explosive Spot Night show.

CWRU crowds flock to biggest Spot Night of the year

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

Last week, The Spot saw a night of rap, with three artists who each brought their own style to the stage. This Spot Night was actually the second scheduled appearance for the headliner, Danny Brown,...

Playlist of the Week: April 18, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

“High Ball Stepper” — Jack White What can be said about Jack White that hasn’t been already? He’s a genius, guitar-god and madman all rolled into one, something that “High Ball Stepper”...

SKATERS play lively show to tiny crowd

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

Most of the sparse audience stood near the stage for SKATERS’ Grog Shop show on the last day of March. While some people bobbed their heads, others got into a strange interpretive dance they called “passing...

Playlist of the Week: 4/4

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

“Sprinkles” — We Are Scientists With a name like We Are Scientists, these indie rockers might as well be Case students. “Sprinkles” sports a hook that you’ll be humming after just one listen,...

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