While many were celebrating Lebron James’ triumphant return to Cleveland last Friday, July 11, some music aficionados enjoyed folk rock at the Grog Shop. Opening musician, Max Sollisch, who performs...

“Trainwreck 1979” — Death From Above 1979 “I was born on the highway in a trainwreck, with a heart that was beatin’ outta my chest,” howls Sebastien Grainger, frontman of Death From Above...

“Rollin’ And Tumblin’” — The Gaslight Anthem The Gaslight Anthem is back with a vengeance and if “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” proves anything to first time listeners, it’s that the group...

“Don’t Call Me on the Phone” — Beach Day “Don’t Call Me on the Phone” combines the shimmering sound of the sunniest summer day with the attitude of a thunderstorm. Beach Day play a unique...

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...

“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...

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...

“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...

“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...