Sunday November 26th 2006

Sunday Night Jams

Sunday Jams, what thrills, what excitement, what fun, what jammers, what a sound. Thanks to the jammers: John K, Sonny PC Williams, Donzo, Declan, Bear, Josey, Chuck, Jack, Kimo, and Jason Green. Here's what you said:

• A blog is a blog is a blog is a blog...but everyone at Verlie's makes me feel like I Be-Long! Which is much more important to me! - Jason Green
• How can u not love this bar??? I do! - Jack C
• This is the place, I had more fun than I should be allowed to have. Thank you from the bottom of my heart - Chuck
• No matter what you do in life, just make sure you find your way back to "the one" on time - Deacon Blues
• Verlie's new tee shirts (the latest rave!) Get yours today
• Come one, come all to THE Sunday Night music capitol of Cleveland, Ohio - Verlie's Cafe on W46th and Storer. That's where you find the real definition of jammin. Awesome music and great people - Maggie
• I love Verlie's, a great place with class - Chris
• Rock on Verlie's - John k

Tuesday November 21st 2006

Acoustic Jams

Last night's hosts were Jack and Kevin McCarthy. We learned early on that Cleveland blues legend Robert Jr Lockwood passed away. I first met Robert down at the Rockwell Inn in the early 80's. I had the pleasure of sitting in with him on numerous occasions at the Rockwell, and later when he hosted the jam at Brother's lounge. He was truely a legend and will be sorely missed by many. Thanks to all the jammers: Kristine Jackson, Steve, Tracy, Kenny, and Reese. Here's what you said:

• So cool to see KJ and Kevin McC on the same night. God bless Robert Junior Lockwood - Steve
• Kristine is awesome, Jack is 2 - KMc
• Who doesn't love a good ol round warm of applause - KJ
• You are not him (Mr. Jing a ling) It is me!!! - Kevin
• Vickie, I love your web site kudos - Jack
• Verlie's - cookies, jello, and rock n roll - Blogmaster McCarthy
• No one can out drink me @ Verlie's on Tuesday! - Spundog
• I am having a good time, you have a good band - Crystal
• Thank you Kevin, and KJ - Jack
• This made a bad day good. Thanks to my people, you know who you are - Deacon
• If you were not here on Tuesday you missed out. Kristine was here, and Kevin and Jack and a whole lot more. I had a great time - the Libonator
• It can't be over, I'm still thirsty - K

Saturday November 18th 2006

The Undecided, and My Sky Tomorrow

After OSU kicked Michigan State's ass, everyone was stoked up and ready to party with two kick ass Cleveland original bands. First up was the Undecided, so named because they haven't decided on a name yet. They are a hard rock band. I could hear hints of Rush, Springsteen, and Disturbed. These guys are still a little raw, but they have the makings of an outstanding rock band. Next up was My Sky Tomorrow. Including two former members of Hydra, these guys have added an awesome keyboardist, and some kewl harmonies. I could hear hints of Classic Rock artists: the police, Bob Seger, REO Speedwagon. But still with a modern slant. They asked me to sit in on a little blues jam at the end of the night, and I had a blast. Look for the return of MST next year. Here's what you said:

• Vickie, this place just rocks. Tonights band, My Sky Tomorrow, again another gem in Cleveland rock and roll that I never knew about till I came to Verlie's. Verlie's is the best unknown live music bar in Cleveland - Danny Who
• Undecided wuz the ultimate! Nate's awesome! Rock on Dude's - Lurch & Leele
• Saw Undecided, great show. 95 year old Pittsburgh fan, Go Browns!! - Amy
• Saw a great band called Undecided!! Amy is awesome, go Bucks #1. Drunk people rule! - love Nicole
• Verlie's Cafe rocks. Undecided was awesome, and My Sky Tomorrow is the bomb!! - Jen
• Put on the magic jam hat, and be da man - Instant Big Daddy
• I thought the band kicked ass. Good job guys. Rock on - Lahal
• We had the best time here in Verlie's. The locals enjoyed us and we enjoyed them. Thanx for the opportunity to play here. See you all again - My Sky Tomorrow

Friday November 17th 2006

Bill Hach

Another Friday with our old friend Bill Hach. Bill sings and plays like no other. Here's what you said:

• I love Verlie's because I can come here and hear talent - Theresa
• Good music by Bill Hach on Nov 17th. Kick ass, nice atmosphere. Bite me - Phil
• Bill Hach on a Friday night, nothing better - Bill from 3-North
• I don't know about anyone else. But I get up in the morning and bend over to tie my shoes. I say to myseslf "Christ almighty, what's next" - Bukowski
• I love a good old fashioned watering hole like Verlie's! - Julie
• So many memories, so many tunes, so many laughs. Bill, you sure can "Hatch" up some great entertainment! Great time! Thanx Bill and Verlie's - DM of BC
• This guy Bill Hach is a real professional! I think he must be compensating for something - Dick Dragon private eye
• Despite his enormous package. Bill never fails to entertain! (When he shows up for a show) - Carol
• Did you know that beer breath smells like baby vomit? - Witchy Poo
• Friday night at Verlie's listening to Bill Hach, what could be better? - Jack

Sunday November 12th 2006

Another Sunday, another awesome jam. Thanks to all the jammers: Roelondo, Eric, Neon craig, Georgeanne, Plop, Chuck, Pedro, Jeremy, Ken O, and Don. here's what you said:

• The Best place to be is Verlie's - Rhonda
• What a groove. We all left for a while on the "Other oblivion Express" Thanks Eric, Georgeanne, Pedro, and Roley. It just ain;t without you - Deacon Blues
• This is what life is all about. Good friends, great music and jello shots! Kimmy! Yeah! Bring it! - Georgeanne
• Sorry we haven't been here in a long time. We didn't know what we missed. It's as good as always, or even better. Jam jam jam forever - PR Joe
• Good friends and alot more @ Verlie's - RF
• Nobody can play drums like sexy Evan, lead guitar like Rhino, or keyboards like Vickie - Denise
• I guess we are the "crazy" bitch club...Crazy bitches, the next generation - Witchy Poo
• I know how to tune. that is what I do well - Craig
• Hey you guys have been practicing!! The Whammer Jammers are sounding great! - Ken O
• I was in the running for the oldest living barmaid from 1976-2005. I still love you!! Good Luck!! - Ding

Saturday November 11th 2006

Doc's Ferment, and B & B aBriance

Leave it to Brian from DOHM to come up with another awesome Cleveland band: Doc's Ferment. These guys blew me away! They have a progressive style that is reminiscent of Rush, Asia, and Yes. A must see, I can't wait to hear them again. Headlining the show was our friends Brian and Brian from DOHM aka B & B aBriance. As always they they put on a great show. Later in the evening Little Buddy showed up and joined them, and it became DOHM unplugged! Another night of stellar music. Here's what you said:

• I love Verlie's Cafe. Anywhere that serves Bud in a can has my approval. Let alone the vibe you get with a couple shots and a beer. Verlie's Cafe lets you show what you have in a small, but intimate setting. Verlie's is the meeting place for bands, but more than that, good people - Matt from Watson 387
• I am riding the waves of energy dude! - Sista B
• Great place to play. Great hospitality. Verlie's a home for finest Rock n Roll - RF
• Verlie's, home of the music makers and dreamers of dreams! You guys are great, thanks for having us
• B and B are like two cogs of a well oiled machine - Witchy Poo
• We're too far away (North Royalton) too old, and we always start drinking too early in the afternoon! - Larry & Dorothy
• Doc's Ferment - biggest sound in the universe, absolutly phenomenal. B&B aBriance - brilliant guitar harmonies. Sheer imagination in sound. Knoll's voice is a weapon. Pritchard is a mad scientist. Quite honestly, both of these bands make me want to either kill myself, or go practice!!! Doc's ferment: your moustache smell of my testes. B and B - I will run scales tonight, then cry myself to sleep. Love all of y'all - Nathaniel
• Whats with the rototoms resurgence, I for one like it! - Zazu Pitts
• I came for sex, drugs, and rock and roll...I left with rock and roll. And that's OK with me - Damian James
• Every time I come here, I feel like I'm here - Taco Tina
• My first time @ Verlie's and I loved it! Heard about this place for years. I regret waiting so long to visit. The live music was great - a prime example of our local Cleveland talent. Looking forward to my next visit
• I know your f#*kin someone else - Doc
• Fun place to play, sound was great. They take care of the bands, a very respectful place - Pipino, Doc's Ferment
• Great sound, nice staff, good to the bands - Grace, photographer of Doc's Ferment
• 2nd visit to Verlie's. Alot like the 1st. Great Music! B and B is quite impressive. Check thtem out! And Verlie's along with the bartenders are awesome!
• If I owned my own bar, and had a choice of 2 beers to be on tap, it would be PBR and Great Lakes Dort. Verlies has impeccable taste - Max, from DOHM

Sunday November 5th 2006

Sunday Night Jams

It was Mardi's b-day, and the party was on at Verlie's. Thanks to all the jammers: Chuck Whitaker, Roelondo, Kimo, Pete, Donzo, and Chuck. Here's what you said:

• Happy Birthday Mardi - Maggie
• Lil Red Kim is hot - JGR
• Hey, that's his station wagon - Kenny
• That's why they call him Rhino! jason playing guitar, who knew? - Decon Blue
• I love to play the guitar and the keyboard - Burns
• To see the sexiest drummer, come see and hear Evan play at Verlie's on Nov 22nd. Too hot to handle - Sandy
• It was good to see Donovan behind the drums again, the original Whammer Jammers - Woofer Goofer
• Kim is the bomb as a bartender - JGR
• As always, more fun than anyone can play - Mahalo (thank you) Ah Dole no ka ko kawala kiho Aloha!

Wendnesday November 1st 2006

Viola, The Square Casanovas, the Francis Brothers

Opening the show was Viola. Some of you may remember him from when he played with Vanity Crash. Now he's on his own doing a solo acoustic show. He pulled out some kewl singer/songwriter originals. Look for Viola to host a homegrown show next year. Next up The Square Casanovas took the stage. They have made a few changes since the last time I saw them, including adding harmonies and a keyboard player. They still have a bluegrass/punk base. But now they seem to be moving into the progressive/psychedelic realm, and I like it alot. As always Derek is a supreme slide and banjo player. They have come a long way since the last time they played, and I can't wait to see where they go from here. Here's what you said:

• Thanks Verlie's, all I can say is Viola Rocked!!! And good job Francis Brothers - Jeff DuBois (the Square Casanovas)
• All I can say is...why aren't you in the Square Casanova's, Viola? - Gesyciah
• It's like having your own private concert every time you come to Verlie's, can't wait for the Podcast - Kayroo
• Thanks Verlie's, for continuing to support local music, and being more than cool to the musicians! Wish all clubs and bars could do things like you guys - Viola
• Verlie's is a cool place to check out Cleveland bands! Support local music!
• Been a while since I've been here and I come in and hear an exquisite blend of piano, drums, bass and dobro (banjo too). Every song different and unexpected. Soothing and powerful! Unique vocal blend. A grand job, Square Casanovas! I'll hear you again! - DM of BC
• I know now who can still hear my call...the call of the wild! - Zazu
• The Square Casanova's were out of this world! - Sasha
• It's a Pumkin head Cabana!- Moon Doggy
• Wet paper makum heap big soggy blog! - Caligah
• Gesyciah loves Jeff DuB ois, the great bassist and back-up singer for the Square Casanovas - Love Gesyciah (Loki Yocum)
• The Square Casanova's have a great sound and they really can rock! Verlie's is a great place to meet some down home people, they were great! We will be back!
• Verlie's is AWESOME! BELIEVE IT!
• We luv the Square Casanovas! - Anonymous
• Go to Verlie's if you want to see awesome local music. Good times, good music, good staff!
• The Pumkin man's Cabana is open for business. Ladie's only - the Libonator