Sunday July 30th 2006

Sunday Jams

You never know who'll show up for the Sunday Jams. This week Ed, Crystal, and Jerry from Implied Logic came all the way from Akron to promote their show next week. Thanks to all the jammers including: Bill Hach, Josey, JP, Eugene, Roelondo, and Jeremy. Here's what you said:

• Bill Hach is unbelievable - Candi
• I could sense some magical spirit here - JP
• I've been workin and my baby is certain we'll never get out of this place. But I'm a man and I have a plan - Eugene
• Sunday Night Jam @ Verlie's I've never heard Bill Hach quite like he was tonight - awesome. And the Whammer Jammers WOW - Maggie
• Eugene is out there - Sigmond
• John Paul is cool. Nice work tonight on guitar. Eugene gets my blood pumpin every time! Jeremy -what can I say, always a pleasure. Bee-ach is Jason's baby. Deez micky-ficky's can play! -Sleepy
• What a Sunday...a great end to a birthday that seemed to last a week. oh, wait it was just the friends, family, and the excellent time. Thank you Verlie's - Grasshoppa

Wednesday July 26th 2006

Clevelnad Homegrown with Jane Dough

It was Jane Dough's first show at Verlie's. They had 2 guitars, drums, and two percussionist. THere was a hippie/greatful dead vibe happening all night. Here's what you said:

• WHo loves ya Vickie and Kenny - Linda Lou
• PBR me ASAP - The Jolly Geologist
• Give me beer, I love beer! - Nicks!
• Captians blog stardate 7-26 - encountered a few asteroid fields but Jane Dough rules! Just say Dough. Tip your bartenders, you don't have to go home, but get the f*#ck out!
• I like beer!!! Jello shots and smokies!!!! Libby, Vickie, and Ken!!! I like Verlie's beer!!! Got to hear the ode to bar to understand Jane Dough - Byron
• My dog has no nose. How does it smell? Awful - Gervais Brooks Hampster
• Hey, that girl is a great dancer...I just hope she doesn't wipe a booger on me. Snot funny. Q. what's the difference between boogars and broccoli? A. kids won't eat broccoli - Nose Goblin
• I like beer! But I've had enough, it's time to go - Sleepy
• I like beer to! - beer drinker
• Happy Birthday Roberta. Band was A-ok. Dortmunder almost drunk dry. Might have rained or something - Cheers
• Booongooo! Everybody...conga! - new Meanie
• I knew if anyone would cook with Jane Dough it would be Verlie's Cafe, and I was right. I can smell it, let me inhale it! Good eatin - Grasshoppa
• THis band is great, Jane Dough. It reminds me of playing coffee houses in Phoenix and seeing rastas and drum circles on Mill Avenue by ASU. Martin Guitars rule -Jeremy

Tuesday July 25th 2006

Acoustic Jams

It was a intimate night with Jack and Joe. Not a lot of jammers, but a lot of great music. Kristine Jackson stopped down and debuted a couple of new songs, and ended up playing most of the night with Jack and Joe. Thanks also to Jeremy, Reese, and Drummer Mike. Here's what you said:

• Happy Birthday Kristine, you are always a pleasure to see and hear. I am now and forever a fan. God speed - Jeremy
• It's Blog, It's Blog, It's paper, it's pen, it's words, it's blog, it's blog, it's better than bad, it's good - Ren
• I finally figured out who Jack reminds me of....Wilson the volleyball form Castaway ! - Sista B
• Vinnie is the Cornhole King! - nothin but hole
• Ecouter!....se bon jams - Fifi
• A KJ original. How cool can you get? Maybe I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time, maybe I'm amazed at the way I love you - Sleepy
• Here it is Tuesday and what a night! Jack, Joe, Kristine, and Jeremy. Really great music. Kristine played a new song. Happy Birthday to Jeremy and Kristine - Libby
• Man I thought I would be spending my birthday relaxing at home doing nothing, and boy I was wrong. THis is awesome. I 've been surrounded by friends and family and jammed my happy ass off - Grasshoppa
• Ding dong avon calling...or is that you Hank. KJ dedicated a song to you tonight. We all miss you - The whole rythem section was the Verlie gang
• Verlie's Cafe serves up good 'ol home made blues every Tuesday. It's comfort food for the soul and you guys get it cookin' for real. four stars!

Sunday July 23rd 2006

Sunday Jams are the bomb, and last night was no exception. Thanks to all the jammers including: Bill Hach, Frank "Silk" Smith, Joe Brunetti, Joe from Family Jewels, Pat, Poop, Josey, Eugene, Roelondo, Drummer Mike, and Birthday boy Jeremy. Here's what you said:

• This one was a jewel! Joe from Family Jewels, Hach, Joe BRunetti, Frank "Silk" Smith, Eugene you never know what you'll get. The Firebird has flown tonight. Goodnight Josaphine, thanks for the boys -Sleepy
• Practice isn't necessary...but alcohol is - K & M
• I think Kimmy is a Eugene groupie! -Sigmund
• Reese, the blues overtook me, you were smokin with Joe and Frank
• I think I've heard that before...is that the village people? - Cookie
• And the jam turned into an all out love fest - Sista B
• Sunday Night @ Verlie's Jam Night. Wow - first time I ever heard it from the "other side" of the bar. Amazing doesn't even do it justice - Maggie
• It is a cryin shame that Craig is not coming to jam nights any more - Burns
• Tony's Diner, Carousel Lanes, now the Memphis Drive In. What's next?
• I got one for you. Fifty walks, but everybody walks - UGene
• I ain't gonna work on Maggie's Farm no more - Bob Dylan

Saturday July 22nd 2006

Buffalo Creek

It was Benny's B-day, and Buffalo Creek was ready to party. They had everyone boppin their head and tappin their toes. Don't miss the return of Buffalo Creek September 1st, see ya then.

• Good friends are easy to find, just get rid of the bad ones. Every day at Verlie's is better than the last - Thanks Cookie
• Contemporary Blue grass made for a great listening experience - Trish
• On a quiet corner, Verlie's Cafe sits, the country band plays, people gather. The door to the bar is open. It's Saturday night, the owners here and everyone is happy. We gather one by one, but family is what we are in the end - Linda L
• And so on, and so on, and scooby doobie, dooby - Sly
• What's tthe first thing that goes thru a fly's head when it hits a windshield?...It's butt - the Germ
• I've been coming to Verlie's since 1985. It's interesting seeing the changes in 21years. From afternoon shot and beer crowd, to the younger set at night with live bands - Mr Wonderful
• As always a Verlie's on Saturday. And of course some people have issues. But over all the band was great. Buffalo Creek rocks - the Libonator
• Hillbillly tip: Plant your corn early next spring - Larry
• Happy Birthday Benny Thompson, the drunken fiddler. I tip my guitar to you, my first inspiration to aspire, don't ever stop playing - Grasshoppa
• Leave it to the perfect combo: Buffalo Creek and Verlie's - to help me start my birthday celebration early. God bless you all - Jeremy

Friday July 21st 2006

Dead Guy Blues

The Dead guys were alive and kicking last night. Look for their return Friday September 15th. Here's what you said:

• This place rocks! The foor is good, the band is killer, and the waitress is cool! - Todd
• I love power trio's...Especially if they have an extra guy - Doug's brother
• Here we are once again. It's Friday, Carol's here, so all is right with the world : )
• The music is touching the inner Declan, and the company's tantalizing the outer Declan. I tried to keep this light, but sometimes the darkness is on the edge of town - Declan
• Verlie's knows more the better, better blues!
• It a fuckin great shirt!!! - the big Kahuna
• Renee is showing her tatoos again - Bad Girl

Wednesday July 19th 2006

Cleveland Homegrown with The Morning After and Lake Effects

The Morning After another awesome band from right here in Cleveland. They were a good mix of classic rock and modern music. The band was tight with some tasty changes, and catchy licks. Look for the the return of the Morning After this fall. Finishing off the night was the Lake Effects. They started their set minus a bass player but it still sounded good. Later the guitarists were trading off playing bass and guitar. By the end of the night the crowd was screaming for more, so they whipped out some covers to everyone's satifaction. Here's what you said:

• Verlie's rocks out! I had a great time, good music, great people! Rock on
• Verlie's Cafe rocked my balls off!! Oh yeah!
• Lake Effects is the shit! If they are playing, I'm drinkin!
• Straight out of the heart of Cleveland, we are the Lake Effects. Verlie's Cafe was kind enough to let us rock the block on W. 46th and Storer. We mix classic rock with modern indie to create the magic of music. We've been together for 2 years on the label Ontap records which is also based in Cleveland. THey say the heart of rock and roll is in Cleveland, and from what I've seen I believe em. thank you
• To all whom it may concern, we were jammin at the spot, Verlie's - us
• On July 19th my band "the morning after" at Verlie's. The experience was a great one. The way we were treated was fair and exceded our expectations, unlike some other venues we've played - Ryan
• I never really heard of Verlie's before I played here, except from my friends' crazy stepdad Joey, who is a huge metal head. I was a little intimidated at first, thinking it was a metal club. i was very surprised to find that the people here are amazing. Vickie and Libby welcomed the Morning After with open arms and treated us like family. That's something we have never experienced at other clubs. I would play here any day of the week. Besides, they have Pabst tall boys, who doesn't like those. Thank you Vickie and Verlie's, you have made my work week - Jake

Tuesday July 18th 2006

Acoustic Jams/Singer songwriter night

Jack brought along 2 cohosts last night - Kimo, and Steve. He blew everybodys mind with his mowhawk hairdo. Thanks to the jammers: Fran, Josey, Jeremy, and Reese. Here's what you said:

• Tonight was my first night hearing blues live. It is different from the music you hear today. These men are true blues players - Daddy's Girl
• I may not be the sheet-slitter, nor the sheet slitter's son, but I'll slit the sheets 'til the sheet slitter comes - Jeremy
• As I sat on some real nice high back chairs, I felt "at home" Listening to some bluesy tunes. Smile on the bartender's face, and the owner Vickie celebrates her guests visit with a free jello shot. I'm home at last - Linda L
• Hey, Hey, with the Verlie's, let's all hang out, love ya all, thanks for jamin all night long - me
• Hey Big Chief! Git Slippery, dammit - Sleepy
• Life is full of twists and turns, so don't stare too long - Miami Slim
• Oh c'mon! I'm too blog to drunk right now - DM
• Tomahawk Joe say QZ show me how!
• Aloha! no ka ko, I como mai, mahalo maka ku, he'ei laua'e - Kimo
• Send me samples of Dutch Pink and Italian Blue - QZ
• Great to hear Jack again. The first time my daughter got to hear some blues - Fran
• Verlie's...past souls remain shh sit quietly, you can hear the laughter from years past. Old pictures remain, reminders never forget those who sat before. Music plays bartenders serve. Round of drinks from one patron, glasses raise. A toast to eachother, another great night @ Verlie's

Wednesday July 12th 2006

Cleveland Homegrown with Chase the Tale, and Jeff James

I am constantly blown away by the talent we have here in Cleveland, and last night was no exception. The little blurbs you hear on these websites don't even come close to capturing the essence of the bands that are out there. Nothing comes close to live music, come and see for yourself.

• Verlie's is a good place for much needed local band exposure. We need more of this - AKA Sue
• Welcome to the Roadhouse at Verlie's...open up your mind and set it free...open up everything...open the show...Homegrown again...hometown Bar on 46th..bring your axe and pick - The Gothfather
• THere's nothing better than a big old hit of Cleveland Homegrown - Cheech
• Chase the Tale was way cool, Jeff James too - Claire
• Verlie's is great. Imet great people and Chase the Tale rocked as usual! Drink prices were great and the atmosphere was even better! I will be returning to Verlie's (with all my friends) very soon! P.S. Libby is an awesome bartender! - Billie
• CLeveland Homegrown at Verlie's is awesome. I like to step off of planet "Cover-song", and try things that have never been done. THat's the real test of an artist or band, making their own statement musically - Jeremy
• Verlie's felt like home. For a Cleveland bar, they were very accepting of original music. We had a good crowd and had a great time. Out of all of the Cleveland venues that we've played, Verlie's is the best time we've had in a while - Joe Weirdo
• What can I say about Verlie's...the atmosphere here is very acepting to live music and they really care about building the Cleveland music scene back up...If you are in a band then you must play this venue. If you are a fan of local music then you must visit this most excellent place - Joe, Chase the Tale

Sunday July 9th 2006

Jam Night

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, THe end of a long week with some hot jams. THanks to the jammers: Eugene, Josey, Craig, John, Corinne, Roelondo, and Jeremy. Here's what you said:

• Verlie's Cafe is where Rock N Roll resides, not just survives, but thrives. As real as meat and potatoes, hard as steel, the real deal - Mick
• I come to Verlie's because it's cool...I come on Sundays because Jason Burns makes me all tingly!...:-) - Corinne
• Eugene always shows up and steals the show every week - Burns
• The Luck they say comes in threes, been there and then some. The Luck I have is with my friends and the friends that watch from here and from above - Neon Craig
• Eugene marches to the beat of his own drummer...Evan - Sista B
• And then in the end we all ride toward the sky. Home to that place somewhere in space. Where we know the seeds we sow, will grow, row by row, high and low. Beyond that certain date. Still searching forever for that mate to vibrate @ our rate.
• The radar sir...it's been jammed. Mmmm rasberry...there's only one bar that would dare give me the rasberry...Verlie's - Jeremy
• This was a great night here at Verlie's, and the best waap off my second triple-header. i walked in tired and just wanted to watch and listen, but when i thought I was safe, the mood pulled me back in. Rock on Verlie's - Grasshoppa

Friday July 7th 2006

Ohm + Earth to Julie

Ohm, one of my favorite bands hailing from Yougstown. They pulled out something a little different this time, and played unplugged. It was really cool and different. Ohm is a truley original band. Earth to Julie finished off the night. This power pop trio brings on the energy everytime they play. Here's what you said:

• Ohm was off the hook tonight. I really wish they had the whole night @ Verlie's. Once again we had a great night. Bring her fine ass back - Jill
• So far Verlie's has been the most fun venue to play in Cleveland. The staff is awesome, and the patrons are real receptive to just about any type of music. Thats good and nice - Rob earth to Julie
• Hey we had a fun time playing at Verlie's as usual. Sorry we weren't full sound with out our minister of bass. We enjoy playing acoustic and we like playing up here in Cleveland at Verlie's. We'll hopefully play plugged in and rocked out again one day
• I don't like penguins either dude - Emo Williams
• THis being my 2nd time at Verlie's, I can't claim to be completely familiar with it. However, both times the atmosphere has been great, the people have been nice, and the music's been good. Ohm played a beautiful acoustic set, and Earth to Julie was upbeat and cheering. Overall a worthwhile experience. - K
• I was danciing with myself on the back porch with my record player - the Russian
• Vickie, more sage - Mike
• She blew smoke directly into my face and that was that. Suffering the tin-mouth of mexican beer (barely imported) and the run from half a dozen federal agencies. I came damn close to vomiting on the back of my tounge when the band started warming up. Her hair was dark and my stomach was empty, rimshots from the drums, like buckshot ricocheting in my gut. She blew smoke in my face again and I decided to order something domestic, government cadillacs climbing the nearest off ramp - bandana dude
• The kids are alright - Pete Townshend

Sunday July 2nd 2006

Musicians Jams Night

The jams started out with a bang this week. We had a full house and a lot of new faces. Thanks to all the jammers including: Joey and Andy from Family Jewels, Poop, John, and Terry from Antenna head, Joshua T Bone from New Orleans, John, Don, Jimmy, Roelondo, John, and Sonny PC WIlliams. Here's what you said:

• Out with the old and in with the new - Sista B
• The jams at Verlie's really pump and hump on Sunday nights - Burns
• If there was you and there was me, what would you want me to be - Poop
• Why can't we let the music do the talking all the time? Can I git a Amen - A Redhead
• Just a little spoon Verlie's precious jams was good enough for me tonight. It's tough to be a guitar whore, but this corner ( W 46th & Storer) always has action - Grasshoppa
• Verlie's Rocks, best place west of Hiram - Chris
• Rock on Verlie's - John
• 3rd night in a row I'm playin somewhere, and i should be sleeping, but how many times have I said that this week? One one thousand - the Germ
• T-Bone Stone from New Orleans digs Verlie's