Friday March 31st, Saturday April 1st

3 North, Grounded

It was a classic rock weekend @ Verlie's. On Friday we had old favorites 3 North with Mike Yurick filling in on drums. And Saturday we had Grounded formerly Straight Shooter. I decided to combine blogs because even though there was a good turnout on both nights, there were not alot of blogs. Lately people aren't that into writing them. The blog is a living thing, and you are a part of it. If no one wants to write blogs it may simply fade to black...here's what you said:

• 3 North loves Verlie's - Chris
• Thank God for school grades. My son has been grounded every weekend because of grades. So my lovely wife and I can go out and not worry about a babysitter - KPR
• Kenny's the best! He's soooo hot! - Cuzin Joey
• My friend Tina S says she's in love with the drummer in his tank top from the band Grounded. And they play great music, and know how to get down - Penny W.
• Steph and her band Grounded put it all out there tonight! - Lady C
• Ya know, for being "grounded" these guys sure took off. I could hear it from down the block, and I loved it. Good loud rock is better than none at all. God gave rock n' roll to you me and Verlie's - Jeremy
• Second time I came to see a band for the first time and they've changed thier name, go figure! Don't care what the name is, this band plays some great tunes! - Anon...blonde

Tuesday 28th 2006

Acoustic Jams

Jack and Becky...one of my favorite combos. Alot of jammers turned out including: Kevin, Steve, Ray, Mark, Bear, Jeremy, Reese, and first time Verlie's Jammer John Nobel. Also gotta give a shout out to Norm from the Parkview...Happy 60 in 06. Let the people do the talkin'...

• Becky and Jack did a fantastic job tonight. This place is unbelievable. The entertainment is concert material - Mr Hero Geo
• Jam night @ Verlie's on Tuesday night WOW!! Something you just have to witness for yourself - Maggie
• A plethera of songs from Jack and Becky tonight! Always fun & harmonies going on at Verlie's Cafe. Becky, you're as sweet as "Tupelo Honey" the way you encourage me! And Jack, you are encourageble! - Lady C
  Boy did you miss a good Tuesday. Jack & Becky were out of this world. The music was great and so were the people. As always, a great time was had by all - Love Lucy
• Johnny Socko becomes...Ultra man - Speed Racer
• Hiawatha becomes....Ultra Man - Sigmund the Sea Monster
• A multitude of talent @ Verlie's all the time - Racer X (Speed Racer's brother)
• I'm sooooooo confused! too many cartoons. Becky, Jack, Jeremy, Bear, John, Steve, and Les. Thanks for singing the blues with us! Keep coming back - Sleepy
• Blog? I don't need no stinking Blog - K Byrd
• I like it here. Lots of fun - Jon Noble
• Verlie's Cafe, Very Special home cooked jams every TUesday, no cover thanks - BH
• Flyin, Hi in! Ya! Oooh Ya! Flyin - Love
• Believe in the life what turns. Keep strong! I will, I will, I will, believe "peace" - Les
• THe only reason not to be @ Verlie's on Tuesday is if you're making $50.00 an hour - HJC
• You know....the guy that looks like a caveman - Hope
• Are you threatening me?? I am Cornholio! You cannot run from your own bunghole! I need TP! Jack you're the cat's ass, and you have great taste in friends (musicians) see ya later Verlie's - Cornholio
• My Birthday was great at Verlie's -Norm

Sunday March 26th 2006

Sunday Night Jams

What a diverse jam night. We had everything from rock to blues to country, to jazz. Thanks to Becky, Neon Craig, Alberto, Rob, Terry, Jason, Poop, Jeremy, Jackson, Freddy, Rob, Eric, and Matt for coming down to the jams. Here's What you said:

• There isn't another place in all of Cleveland that I'd rather be on a Sunday night, than at Verlie's = Cookie
• I luv Verlie's
• Good time! - Tina
• It was very nice, I enjoyed myself -Teresa
• I really enjoy the alternate, eclectic, high energy, diverse, passionate, motivating, happy, creative, positive, scholarly, advanced, progressive music that I hear & play on Sundays - Burns
• Rob, Matt & Eric... you guys rock! Excellent original tunes! Rock on Guys! Oh and Eric plays the bass with a pick! So cool! - Lady C
• Man, I have the perfect soundtrack for my life, always have. And I almost always hear the "A sides" here at Verlie's, this place really cooks! - Jeremy
• The wisdom and the knowledge of yesterday, never holds a candle to here on Sunday - thanks for the favor and attention to talent - Neon Craig
• Verlie's Cafe
• Excellenet
• Riveting
• Live
• Impressive
• Electric
• Sounds
• Can
• Anyone
• Feel
• Et ... BH & KW

Wednesday March 23 2006
Minute Of Arc & My Great Escape

For those of you metalheads not familiar with our Wednesday Metal nights, all I can say is you gotta check it out. This week featured Minute of Arc and My Great Escape. My Great Escape opened the night with a powerful twin guitar attack and dished up an electrifying, in your face set of molten metal. Sometimes bordering on modern metal they had an underlying melodic feel that makes them one of the better Cleveland acts to appear here. Next up was Minute Of Arc. This was their second appearance at Verlie's and they were awesome. They made a great contrast to MGE with a very dynamic and melodic set of tunes. Somewhat reminiscent of Kings X although only the bassist knew who Kings X is. Great show all around. Look for the return of both bands later this year. Here's what you had to say:

• I feel good about the 1.75 beer but you should move closer to Kent - Lowe
• Both bands were GREAT. Not to mention the service! I've never been to this bar before and the bartender treated me like I've come here for years. Great place to have a good time. VERLIE"S ROCKS!!!!! I'll be back again. - Amy
• MOC(Minute of Arc was awesome. The drummer is hot. Had a blast here. Music is definately rockin. I love Verlie's. - Dani
  
  

Tuesday March 22nd 2006

We had tickets to see Queen & Paul Rodgers last night, so when we got back the festivities were well underway. Jamil was kind enought to volunteer as guest blogger, and I was happy to oblige:
Hey there party people.  If you missed tues at Verlie's you missed one hell of a time.  Joe came packin' his pistols and Jack made it a party as usual. A lot of jammers showed up late and were greeted by Joe holdin' it down with Bear on sax and Reeses' smooth vocals.  Also on stage was our old friend Benny from Tennessee.  Always good to see ya.  The next set reunited Don and Benny and their chemistry was undeniable.  Like they've been playin' together for years....wait they have been.  And it definately shows. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better we were surprised by Sharon Telecky of "Blue Honey" who stopped in for a few drinks and songs.  She was backed up by Jack and Myself.  Also Helpin' out was Jeremy who did a great job on "Old Love".  He really rocked that song.  It was no doubt a night to remember. Here's what the people had to say.
-There was this kick ass fiddle player who kept me longer than my planned two beers.  Vickie and Rhino rule.....Sue Z.  Lakewood
- JOY  LOVE  ROCK....unsigned poet
- I love this bar.  Another great night.  Lots of friends.  Lots of fun.  Thanks Verlie's...Jack
-  Ralph Bergotawyz Loves the bar.........Ralph
- I'm a Bluesman.  Love me while I'm here.  Miss me when I'm gone...Johnny Winter.
-  AAAAAHHHH!!!!!!  Speaker components............Joe B.
-  Thank you lord for the people I met in here tonight.  They all made me feel better.  I really needed it........Mary  B.
-  Jack and Joe, you are both so wonderfully entertaining....in both song and jest!  I love you both!........Lady C.
-  Life is only a moment..SO LIVE IT!!!.....Kathy + MIke
-  Here to there in 11 minutes with a smile...Cookie
-  I'm too f#$%*-up to do the blog....Sista Batryl
-  DON ROCKS .............. Amber(Buffalo Creek groupie)
-  Verlie's is the best entertainment in Cleveland. ........Mr. Hero  Geo
-  Everybody loves the music, but I love Vickie for the vision...D.E.M.
-  Great tues night jam!  I can't believe we tried "Landslide"!  So many jammers and a great crowd, Thank you Vickie, Ken, Jack and Joe.  Awesome!  Keep dancin' Hank!
-I love the atmosphere.  Great time, awesome music. This band on tues knows how to play.  Enjoyed every moment.  Great experience......Bob

Friday March 17th St. Patty's Day 2006

Cleveland knows how to party on St Patty's day. I remember playing in Iowa one year, and we couldn't even find a bar in the whole town that was open! We finally came across a bowling allley that was open and served beer. They could care less about St. Pattys day, it was just another day. That's not the case in Cleveland, we know how to throw a party, and St. Patricks day is one of the biggest of the year. We kicked it off early with Jeremy Piteo performing as he does every Friday for happy hour. Along with the corned beef and cabbage, Jeremy had a couple of guest join him, including Mark, and drummer Mike. The headliner of the night Buffle O' Creek took the party to the next level. Along with Don, Ray, Chuck, Mike, Rodger, we were pleased to see Benny back from Tennessee with his fiddle in tow. As always the band brought up some jammers including Jeremy, Connie, Mark, Tom, Craig. But the truly special treat was Rodger and his son Allan playing guitarts together for the first time. Another first for Verlie's! A loverly time was had by all, here's what ya corkers had to say:

• Peace, love, music, fun, that's what Verlie's is all about, if you don't like it, you can get your arrsh out- Sista Batryl
• Had a wonderful experience -Allan
• Love, peace, and corned beef grease - the chefs
• Verlie's is and has always been like a second family to me. It doesn't matter when you go there, you always have a good time. Now they have music on the weekend, it couldn't get any better! Happy St. Pattys Day - Chris
• So, I'm very loaded, but St. Patricks day is my holiday, and I was so glad to spend it here at Verlie's with my friends from Buffalo Creek. And that ain't no Blarney Bucko! Now I must go, the pipes are calling - Jeremy
• Damn I missed Sunday, but E-Man is OK, all that counts - Neon Craig
• Hey Hey what a party at Verlies, if you weren't here you missed it. A lot of talent, lots of fun, and as always a great bar with great people. Buffalo Creek is the best - love Bev
• Buffalo Creek flows deep like a mighty river, yet not overflowing it's banks. It's current runs deep and strong - Pirate Joe
• Begorrah! Tarp O' th' evenin' ta yer!!! May St. Pattys Day Green fill yer hart full o' cheer. And may the green in yer billfold be plenty thru the year! - The drunken drummer

Wednesday March 15th 2006

Milksop

It was Milksops' second time at Verlie's and they came ready to rock. Milksops blend hard rock, and funk had the crowd on thier feet all night long. Here's what you said:

• Adventure! Excitement! Intrigue! Only at Verlie's !!! (where else? what are u thinking?) - DM
• I haven't been to place that was this close to home in 2 years! Rock on Verlies! - Diane Zizka
• I pitty the foo who don't like this band - love mr T
• I loved the atmospherical flare - George W Bush
• Milksop is da fukin shit yo! - w/s pimp
• The greatest fuckin bartender on the West Side! - Jane Campbell
• Verlie's...next best thing to Hot Dog Bar - Lorain
• Verlie's is the best! Great drinks and Milksop was wonderful! The pics on the wall were great - Bill Clinton
• A great American bar. My favorite spot in Cleveland - G W Bush
• Milksop played they were good. As always the music and people were great. You missed it - Liz

Tuesday March 14th 2006

Acoustic Jams

I'm liking this guest blogger thing...Next up, Sleepy Reese:
I went to the Calla Club tonight to jam with my old friends, Blue Steve Martin and Sharon Michelle. I hadn't seen them in quite awhile...( mostly because I can't seem to steer too far from home on any given Tuesday) It was a good time, but I had to bow out early, 'cause it just couldn't compare to the atmosphere we have at ...wait ,did I say, atmosphere?  I meant, the groove  I knew there'd be at "home". Anyway, Jack  Charlton and Jeremy Piteo did their best to keep up with the rest of us tonight.  I'd say they held their own, but  just in case, they had, Bear ( their secret weapon)  givin' the thing some muscle... Joe Brunetti  once again blew the collective mind of the bar, breaking out a banjo that he crafted himself. ( how 'bout that shit?) Not only was the banjo a thing of beauty, the playing was superb!  Connie joined Don and Mark to give us some original country as well  as some of our favorite southern rock. It was a great night... I wish I'd come earlier... Here's what y'all said:

• I was a pickin'  & a grinnin' @ Verlie's, and KARL CHARLTON was smilin'. He's my friend. I ain't got many friends, but we made friends right at the front! Thank Ye....  Banjo Joe Childers
• Jack, I think they're  just messing with you. You left your harps in the bar where they were safe - Lady C
• Great Service!   Friends... Music is fantastic! Good!  A must hear.  Takes me back to my youth!  America, Willie Nelson ect. you know! Great atmosphere! Great music! Nothing like old school
• As always, Verlies was rockin'. We had a great Tuesday with Jack, Jeremy and all the others who showed up. If you weren't here, you missed it... Sorry about your luck... See you Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednsdays - Love Libby
• Joe Brunetti stopped down and brought his banjo! Never would've thunk it!  He jammed! I wanna hear Joe & Greg Perry do some pickin' together - Vickie
• I could listen to Jeremy every day for the rest of my life, because I believe in people! - Hope
• It's great to see Mr. Maynard out on a Tuesday jam night! I love to sing his originals as much as I love singing covers! - Connie
• Goodnight Johnboy.................

Sunday March 12th 2006

Sunday Jams

In keeping with our new tradition, I am putting the blog in the very capable hands of guest bloggist Jeremy Piteo...take it away Jeremy.
Hey Everyone, Jeremy Piteo here acting as 'guest narrator'. What a night! I'm so glad I was a part of it. So many players and such great music, the place was rockin' till closing time, and there was a great crowd. The Whammer Jammers kicked it off with a smokin' first set, then in came the jammers who were all in the mood. Frank "Silk" Smith, Jackson and Botchie on drums with Ken-O on bass rocked out "Maggot Brain", Roelando and Alberto did some cool Hendrix, The Radio Werewolves treated us to some modern originals which added new flavor to the night, even Verlie's favorites Jack Charlton and piano man Steve Masek made it in for the jam. it was like nothing I've ever seen, and thank you Vickie and Ken for making it possible. Verlie's ROCKS! Here's what you said:

• The party and the jam is always at VERLIE'S
• Verlie's, I was plugged into the damn good jams! This past Sunday, keep on ROCKIN" in the free world! -BH
• Frank and his "Maggot Brain" with Jackson on guitar Bochie on drums, Vickie on keyboards, Ken on bass and Reese on harmonica... WOW! - Lady C
• I was caught in a musical magnetic triangle between Bochie and Frank "Silk" Smith & I was electrified!!! - Vickie
• Amidst the chaos in my life Verlie's makes me feel good. "Feelin' ALRIGHT!" - Ken-O
• Alberto brings a whole new energy to Jam Nights! - Burns
• Oops there it is, Verlie's on Sunday, ROCK ON!
• When Jack and Steve showed up I started to "feel alright" even though I "can't always get what I want", I still get what I need from my friends. - Lady C.

Saturday March 11 2006

Mute

Last night was the return of Mute, one of my favorite bands. They get better every time they play, and they are on a very short list of Cleveland bands to see before they get too big. Mute will return April 29th, see ya then. Here's what you said:

• Mute was phenomenal. Kara's vocals on "what's up" were utterly incredible. Mike, Nick, and Andrew prove once again that they can handle any musical genre with pure grace and professionalism. Anybody not at Verlie's on Saturday missed one hell of a show - Tom from earth to Julie
• Mute is the best band I've heard in here! - Kathy
• Tom...I'm amazed! "Suicide Bomber" rocked! Thanks Kara for making him take the stage - Lady C
• Verlie's is the bomb, great job Vickie and Ken - PR Joe
• Verlie's is the place to be any night! Mute did an awesome job tonight! Hang out the nicest people in town. Great friends and good times always -Georgeanne
• I like Mute! They give good vibe, vibe is good, I think I'm stoned - Sleepy
• To all my sweet hearts at Verlie's! Love ya thanks for all the good times - Mimi
• Another night at Verlie's xoxoxo I'm enjoying good times with good friends - Amy
• This bar is great. Ive been coming up here with my Dad and stepmom forever. I love the people, and the atmosphere is the best. Love you guys - Jennifer Zelenka

Tuesday March 7th 2006

We decided to try something a little different with the blogs, and introduce guest bloggers from time to time to write the main commentary. Joe Brunetti is the first to step up to the plate, so with out further adieu...take it away Joe.
Tonight's hosts we're Jack Charlton and Myself, Joe Brunetti. I must say that it was once again a great time! All the players we're great too. Bear was there with his sax, Reese was wailin' on his harp, Becky Boyd was playin' guitar and singing awesome as usual, and some of the regular stars showed up, like Jeremy & Mike. Hell, even Ken and Vickie joined in! Nice solo's Vickie! I'd also like to mention that Verlies has become a great hangout for some of the nicest folks who show their support week after week to hear us musicians lay it down. Thanks, We Love You! Here's what some of you said...

• I am putting the blog in Joe B's capable hands...Live Long & Prosper - Vickie
• The atmosphere was great, the band fuckin' rocked, I'd like to see them more often - Bob
• Verlies is instant music, just add the musicians - Bear
• Becky Boyd had to get her "Verlies Fix" and I got my "Joline" Fix! - Lady C
• Petey was drawn to the love vibe - Sista Batryl
• I was finishing a vocal rehearsal & instead of heading home, I felt a pull pulling me towards Verlies. Maybe it was to see Jack...OR Vickie, OR Kenny again. I saw them all & Hank too. What a good time -Becky Boyd
• Boy, you gotta love the blues mixed with Jack, he dirties it up just right. Blues done right, it must be Tuesday night at Verlies - Jeremy
• You can't be a harmonica player & not be able to breath! - Hank
• Jolene has never been sung better - HJC
• What do you want from life, try to be happy while we do the nasty things we must... Fee Waybill
• It starts with just the two of us & bring the whole crew of us - Sista Batryl
• So hey, how's those jell-o shots coming? Dortmunders & acoustic axes, "Buzzard" from J & K, talent out the... only @ Verlies. This place rocks! - D.M
• Nothin' like a jam! Holding my breath - Josey
• Time keeps on ticking into the future because you cannot live in the past, but memories are priceless - Hank
• Jeremy is bitchin', Can't get enough - Art Maynard
• Here we are again...So, the hubby says we're goin home early...no later than 1:30am... yeah, right. So Jeremy is up there. What time do you think it is? We love this place - Liz & Art Maynard

Sunday March 5th 2006

Sunday Night Jams

Another stellar jam night! Thanks to Jackson, Jose, Hotmouth, Adam, Roelondo, Neon Craig, Poop, Don, Ken O, Jeremy, Jack, and Botchie for coming out. Here's what you said:

• Hanging at Verlie's, one of the last remaining real House of Blues. And rock and roll music in general. Now Curt is filming, I guess we are stars in his movie - Chris
• I declare Botchie is probably the best drummer I've heard at Verlie's! - Lady C
• I think Poop and Neon Craig are evil twins - Sista Batryl
• It does not matter what happens in this world, the only place to be on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesdays is Verlie's - Hank
• Verlie's on Sunday man, I never heard the drums driven like they were tonight, Awesome! - Jeremy
• Verlie's drives me crazy!!! Crazy is wonderful - Evan
• Botchie Rocks! This was a great jam! I love you all - SLeepy
• WHat can you say about Vickie on the keyboards wow!!! - Maggie
• I'm writing a song called old hot tits!!! - Burns
• Don't tell anyone about Jam Night, really don't say a word. Seriously imagine what would....Neon Craig
• Verlie's has Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold on draft, & Sunday Liquor for cheap! -J
• I great time at Verlie's. The band was great and they did requests. And how bout that drummer Botchie!! See ya Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - Libby