Friday December 30th 2005

Hotmouth

Friday night marked Hot Mouth's final appearance of 2005 and if this year was any indication Hot Mouth has a very bright outlook for the upcoming year. One of the first acts to perform since Verlie's started offering live music Hot Mouth has continued to improve and become one of our better acts.
With his exoanding reportior of modern acousic rock and original material he will be a force to be reckoned with in the very near future. Don't miss his next appearance on Friday, January the 13th. You won't be disappointed. Here's what you had to say...

• That Hot Mouth fella sure plays the right stuff. I really should be at home, but I can't seem to keep away from here, man. I can't think of a better place to end a year in - Jeremy
• Hopes hair has tinsel in it, and it shines - Jack
• Year, I hope we all learned a lot. Remember the lessons that we have experianced. This will be the beginning of a New Year - Love, Hope
• I can't feel my arms thanks to Verlie's. Peace & Love in 2006 - Stephen & Roberta hammeroftruth.com
• Friday night + Verlie's + Hot Mouth = One helluva great time - Pheobe
• This is the bottom of my beer glass. Bud Light & Hot Mouth playing. Look into my glass. What a comfortable feeling. Sherri's smile is a sunrise. Best and worse of another year to come. The best of luck to all my Verlie's friends. May allyour days be the best. - unsigned

Sunday December 25th 2005

Annual Birthday Bash and Jam

Wow what a night! I think it was the best B-day jam ever! As always we had our annual Valkyrie reunion. Valkyrie hosted the original B-day Christmas jam 25 years ago when we practiced upstairs. Special thanks to Anne, Jeremy, & Connie for learning my Christmas song which made it's live debut last night. There were so many jammers and so little time, we're sorry if everyone didn't get to play. I appreciate everyone coming out to help celebrate my B-day and the Holiday season. I think the party will be permanently moved to Christmas night from now on. A special thanks to all the musicians who showed up to play: Jeremy, Ken, Jackson, Frank "Silk" Smith, Jose, Lonnie Reid, Drummer Mike, Denise, Kenny Strange, Neon Craig, Donzo, Evan, Burns, Laurie, Birthday girl Car, Annewah, Declan and his son, Alberto, Sean, Reese, Connie, Rhino, Jude, Randy, Georgeanne, and everyone else who showed up to party. I feel I am truly blessed to have so many friends, and great players in my circle. There weren't too many blogs because everyone was partying and having a good time. Here's what was turned in:

• Vickie, your Christmas song needs to be published. Beautiful! - Lady C
• Verlie's set me on fire. Everything about the place, the atmosphere, the people, the bartenders, were excellent! Somewhere down the line, I fell in love! Go to Verlie's you won't regret it - Lorry K
• Talk about a jam night. Verlie's on Christmas Night is the bomb! The all girl line up was sooo kool! - PR Joe
• Merry Christmas Verlie's - Eduardo the alien elf
• This is the best until the next one, because once something is experienced it can not ever happen again, no matter what - HJC
• Jackson, you rock! Jackson, Donovan, Jason, & Reese, Ooooh....Manic Depression - Lady C
• Happy Birthday Vickie, Merry Christmas. Santa came tonight! A lot of jammers both young and old. Good playing with everyone! Peace - Good will to men! Love you all - Frank "Silk" Smith
• Dude, it's Christmas! Happy Birthday Vickie! I saw family, I saw friends and you can't beat that with a stick. Compliments to the chefs...I can't find the words. What a crowd! and the jams, awesome. God bless everyone! - Jeremy
• Hi Vickie! Great Birthday-Christmas bash. Many many more please! - Larry and Dorothy
• Verlie's Rocks, gotta see and hear the jams there. Vickie you know how to throw a kick ass party - Laurie Calvey
• Happy Birthday Vickie. Thanks for the awesome party! I love this bar - Kimmy 1

Friday December 23rd 2005

Buffalo Creek

Last night's line up consisted of Don Maynard on guitar and vocals, Fat Ray on bass, Rodger Marcus on guitar, Chuck Raliegh on steel, and Mike Yurick on drums. Guest performers included Jeremy, Roelondo, Connie, and neon Craig. It's always a party when Buffalo Creek plays, don't miss there next show on January 27th. Here's what you said:

• Verlie's good people, good music, good friends. Come have fun with us. Merry Christmas - Dannie
• I came to Verlie's with my sister and brother in law for the first time over x-mas weekend, from Florida. It was great! Very friendly people! The band was terrific Buffalo Creek - Laurie Winter
• Well here we are and only the best are at Verlie's Cafe as usual - Neon Craig
• Finally...Buffalo Creek has come back to Verlie's! Can you smell what they're cookin? I've been country-fried again! Don, the band, all my friends, and everything tall to small- Merry Christmas! - Jeremy
• God Bless all of these fine musicians here tonight. I am greatly humbled by the wonderful hospitality and fun times Verlie's has instilled in my life. If you like music and beer come on down - Roelondo
• I've never seen any guitarist break the "Big E"...ever! Way to go Rog! I love jammin with you my bro, in country or rock n roll! - Drummer Mike Buffalo Creek
• Verlie's Cafe- Good people, good times, excellent entertainment! You gotta check this place out! - Bobby K - permanent patron

Tuesday December 20th 2005

Acoustic Jams

There was a lttle bit of magic mixed with Christmas spirit going on last night. Jack and Becky were joined by Frank Silk Smith for the first set and a lot of great music followed. Thanks to Kimo, Reese, Fran, and Drummer Mike for sitting in. Here's what you said:

• I love to come in here and see good faces & friends, I just love a true bar with real people, Merry Christmas - Grumpy
• This is the best night that I've had at Verlie's. Playing with Jack, Becky, Kimo, Reese & Mike was great. The best acoustic night I've had in years - Frank "Silk" Smith
• Bad Santa set the tone for tonight. Jack! What have you done to Becky? Cool Christmas music. Thanks Vickie & Ken for giving me a home away from home. Happy Birthday woman! Merry Christmas all - Sleepy
• Scoliosis is atrocious and makes me precocious
• Frank & Kimo Sweet! - annonymous
• To be at Verlie's on a jam night is like being in a place where nothing can go wrong. One of a kind - PR Joe
• Merry Christmas to all Verlie's Tuesday jam people! Frank Smith, you make me sound good. Jack, you looked hot in that red suit. Happy Birthday to Vickie Verlie. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality. You Rock - Becky Boyd
• It's a wonderful world. I'm always in a good mood when I spend a little time in this place. Thank you Thank you. There's only so far we can go...we can definitely get there from here!!! Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday Vickie. I love this place - Jack

Sunday December 18th 2005

Sunday Night Jams

The Whammer Jammers were gearing up for the big bash next week. It is my annual Birthday bash and jam. We've moved it to Christmas Night this year so after all the hoopla is over come down and party @ Verlie's. You can expect to see and hear some of Cleveland's best musicians participating in this annual rock and roll extravaganza. The party will be starting at 9:00 but the bar will be open all day. If you wanna jam get there early to sign up. The jams last night were awesome, here's what you said:

• Fantastic Night, great entertainment - Mr Hero George
• Come to Verlie's on Sunday Night to hear some of the best musicians in Cleveland! Fantastic music, friends, and fun! - Georgeanne
• Verlie's a place you can come to play an instrument and be yourself. It's happening at Verlie's - PR Joe
• If you love to rock out, Verlie's is the best place to start your week. Good people good music! Great hostess too -Shari. Merry Christmas to all!!! - Frank "Silk" Smith
• It's been a while and the magnetic force has brought me back to you. There is no substitute for the welcoming feeling you give me! - Love Declan
• My first blog fell victim to spilled beer. What a night. All of the jammers were cool tonight. (Stop laughing at me Shari) No matter what your pain may be...this is the cure - Sleepy
• And the name of the place is I like it like that. Or Verlie's for short! - Crystal
• Still moving! Still coming to Verlie's to recharge my soul! Tonight is the second night of my fresh start in life, and it's "feelin alright" - Lady C
• Tonight at Verlie's I witnessed jammin of the best kind. Good people, good times - Jackson
• What a Sunday. The nacho bell grande of Sundays! We had evereybody and their mamma up jammin on stage. Only @ Verlie's baby! Thanks to Vickie and Ken for everything. Stay warm and be safe - Jeremy
• I love to hear my "Cuz" Vickie jammin on those keys! Keep it up girl! - Georgeanne
• To everybody at Verlie's: Happy Holidays stop in and visit any of the jam sessions. They're the bomb - PR Joe

• I don't drink so you won't catch me in a bar very often but Verlie's is different. I've never seen a place quite like it before. Not only are the people friendly but some of the best musicians I have ever seen will stop in there just to play a few tunes! Me? I am just some schmuck with a bass guitar and I am honored to have been asked to sit in on a few tunes with some awesome players. It's been an eye opening and enlightening experience for me to say the least! Verlie's is a place where anyone with music in their heart can come in and play or just listen without worrying about a few sour notes here and there. This is a place where anyone can realize the true power of music as long as they are courteous, respectful and can let their musical spirit fly free. Sunday night is jam (open mic ) night so bring yourself, your guitar, flute, bongos, bagpipes, didgeridoo or whatever you got that makes music and come on in and play !

  “In your head you can hear, a voice so sweet and clear
  And the music that plays in your head
  As it flows up from the ground
  Taking all who hear that sound
  Close your eyes, it's about to begin” – Robin Trower

  Cheers,

  Ken

Saturday December 17th 2005

Mute (Enertia)

Last night was the return of Mute, formerly Enertia. It seems they have to change their name because someone else owns the rights to it. Even though the guitarist was under the weather, the band gave it their all and put on a great show. Look for the return of Mute this Spring. Here's what you said:

• Enertia changes their name to Mute my first night seeing them, go figure. It was a great show, a lot of modern stuff: Tool, STP, Queens of the stone age, Bush, and some cool originals. I hope to see 'em again! Everyone travel safely - Jeremy
• I am writing my first blog, and now I 'm blank! I guess the only thing I can say is that Verlie's is a wonderful place - Tay
• Working fine - Jan
• Me and my girl and my man had a good time - Donna
• What is it that would keep someone away for so long - Fred
• The Music is good and I feel comfortable - Mary
• I still have more moving to do tomorrow. But a musical relaxing night at Verlie's helps to rejuvenate one's soul! thank you to all my friends at Verlie's - Lady C
• Music A-1, service A-1 - Rudy
• A friendly atmosphere, a great band. Verlie's Rocks - John

Tuesday December 13th 2005

Acoustic Jams

Last night was another one of those magical nights that can only happen at Verlie's. If you've never been, you've got to experience it for yourself. Jack and Joe kicked things off, and we didn't stop all night. Kristine Jackson stopped down after a night playing in the "Love, Janice" show. She brought along her bandmate Eric from NYC. Eric is the bass player in the show, but he held his own on guitar for some awesome blues jams. Thanks to Kimo, Jeremy, Drummer Mike, Jamil, Connie, and Reese for sitting in. Becky Boyd will be Jack's special next Tuesday, see ya then. Here's what you said:

• Man, a whole plethera of players showed up. And I had the distinct pleasure of playing with Kristine Jackson. Such a great jam, I was honored to be in the room, let alone play with such talent. Good shit! - Jeremy
• This bar is so good for so many reasons!! - Wyatt
• Jack, I missed being here last week and singing with all my friends. But I feel much better this week & got to enjoy the music you & Joe exude together. Plus...a surprize appearance by Kristine Jackson! She sang my most favorite of her original songs "You don't even know what you do to me" Thank you woman! It was the "shot" I needed tonight! - Lady C
• My first time @ Verlies, unbelievable - Mama
• It's always about the jam. How about the bartenders here. As good as they get - PR Joe
• I am in love - HJC
• So glad to be here, so glad I came. The music is moving, and the friends are grand! -Suzi
• Blues Love or Gravy -J. C.
• To be at Verlie's on Tuesday Night is like being in Heaven. It's one of a kind - PR Joe
• Komodo Dragon and Booper John are still looking for Mama Jewker - Gila Monster
• Rhino rocked behind the bar! He can keep up with the best - Sally
• Even if you do not have a good buzz on Verlie's is still the place to be on Tuesday & Sunday - Hank
• Shari, I missed you tonight! If education stresses adults these days, just think about what it does to the kids! I saw Laverne tonight while visiting a friend. She said to tell you hello. Since you aren't here, I decided to put it in a blog - Lady C
• Tuesday Jams get better and better. It's so fantastic to play with such talented people! I dedicate all my songs to my sweetheart and love of my life PR Joe! Thanks for having me Verlie's ! - Georgeanne
• There is nothing like Tuesday Night Jam at Verlie's unless you're with a girl that plays flute like Georgeanne - Love PR Joe
• Thank you Vickie & Kenny for everything. I think you guys are awesome - Kimmy1

Sunday December 11th 2005

Sunday night jams

The whammer Jammers were missing Burns who had another gig. Thanks to Ken-O for filling in on bass, he did a great job and he only had a couple of days to learn the songs. Thanks to Jeremy, Roelondo, Mike, Bob, Frank "Silk" Smith, Terry, and Jackson for sitting in. Here's what you said:

• Aw, look at what you did Verlie's. Man, it's awesome in here. I wish you could take the essence of this place and bottle it. Rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal labotomy - Jeremy
• Wildest version of the Rolling Stones I ever heard! Rock On! D. M.
• I got issues - Bob
• Kenny, that was some excelent Hendrix dude! -Lady C
• There is no Las Vegas act that could beat this. Cleveland is my first home - HJC
• It's good to have Frank back! - Nanci
• It's amazing the talent I get the privilege of jammin with! I have a very special woman to thank for her support and guidance thru all my practice on drums, sometimes as late as 4:00am!! Thank you Mum! Love U, Miss U, (Mary Ann Bush 1943-2003) your son - Drummer Mike
• Jeremy is so versatile! what a musician! From Rock-n-Roll to blues, to originals. Vickie sat in on keyboards for "over the wall" and really added to the complexity of the song. Great job Jeremy, Vickie and all the jammers - Lady C
• Just wanted to say it was good to see Vickie, Mardi, Lady C, Drummer Mike, Ken - O, Kenny, Reese, Roley...everyone. Have an ice safe holiday. Merry Christma-hanni-kwanz-ika!
• To you know who...Remember, always read the Verlie's blogs before stepping out- D. M.
• Congratulations to PR Joe & Georgeanne on your 1 month anniversary - Kimmy 1
• Kimmy! Thanks for coming out tonight to hear another awesome jam, and celebrate PR Joe's and my one month anniversary. The begining of the end for him? - Georgeanne
• I am sorry I have not had the pleasure of hearing Jeremy play longer - Hank
• The drummer needs a Rolling Rock to Rock and Roll, Rock on Evan - Mike
• Sunday night jam is not for everyone. The few, the dedicated, the jammers - PR Joe
• Fantastic, I was short on money this week, only had $5.00. Came to Verlie's, four cutomers bought me a drink. So I was going to McDonalds, but before I left someone bought a sheet pizza, so I woke of the next day with my $5.oo. had a wonderful time, free entertainment - Geo
• Hadn't been at Verlie's for a while - but missed it badly. Good to see everybody and get a chance to boogie and rock again - Frank "Silk" Smith

Saturday December 10th 2005

Stark 42

Last night we had 3 acoustic acts on the bill. It felt more like a Tuesday than a Saturday. Opening the show was John Foytik & Nick Dacek playing some originals. Next up was Ryan Novotny (aka Louie Styx) He played with a loop pedal. It was like a mini sequencer and he was laying down tracks live. He put in rhythm, bass, and lead, and then sang on top of it. It was really unique. Headlining the show was acoustic trio Stark 42 consisting of Brad Demiter, Carl Capellas, and John Templeman. They had the crowd singing along right out of the gate. A real crowd pleaser look for the return of Stark 42 in the spring. Here's what you said:

• I loved seeing my cousins at Verlie's! It was awesome! - Germaine
• Love the "No Jerry Springer" sign - Tiffany
• I met my old buddy Shari, we haven't seen each other in years! The kids have grown and here we are. She's an awesome bartender!! Merry Christmas - Mary
• Me & Vickie are going to go to Super K Mart and get a life for X mas. where are the men - Mardi
• I played tonight!!! Amazing bar!! We would love to play again. Keep up the good work!! - Louie Styx
• Verlie's is the best. People don't know about this place, they should - FF
• Blog...Best Lips On Gonzo - Fred
• Hey Vickie love your bar W2G - Gina
• Hey stopped in for a few and saw a bunch, such would be I had a hunch. The day was new, saw Stark 42, merry x-mas to me and you - Jeremy

Tuesday December 6th 2005

Acoustic Jams

Last nights hosts were Jack Charlton and Jeremy Piteo. It was there first time playing together and it was awesome. Jeremys' friend Ken joined them on bass. He was playing a rickenbacker! I think that is the best sounding bass ever made. Maybe Ken will start a new trend and rickenbackers will come back in vogue. Thanks to first time jammer Kevin McCarthy. Also thanks to Fred, Jamil, Mike, Georgeanne, and Fran. Here's what you said:

• And she whispers and they all hush to hear. The lady she whispers and she says it so clear. The music is sweet, and friends are so dear - the chorus
• It's awfully quiet in here tonight, maybe because Lady C wasn't in the house, hope she feels better - BR549
• Verlie's the place you can always come back to. (as long as you're not an ass)
• Georgeanne just showed up a sweet little flute player. Made my night - worth coming out in the frigid cold. Baby it sure is hot!!! at Verlie's - Jessie Love
• I could grow a huge ass and still sit on Verlie's new bar stool & be comfy. They're 2, 2, 2 ass stools. Thank you for the comfort & hospitality - Love Suzy
• Me & Julio down at Verlie's on Tuesday night jam - Georgeanne
• I always wanted to jam on Tuesday with Jack! - Kevin McCarthy
• Love is a beautiful thing - Natasha
• Anybody can have a jam, but you can't have a jam like Verlie's Tuesday night - PR Joe
• Like I always say there is no place better to be on Sunday & Tuesdays - HJC
• Thanks for having me, that was fun! Mike said hello, call me mellow yellow! - Jeremy
• Another awesome jam night! I love playing with such great musicians. We blasted that Jethro Tull! Cool! - Georgeanne the flutist

Sunday December 4th 2005

Sunday Jam Night

Another awesome jam night. Thanks to Jeremy, Nike, Rolondo, Jackson, Chuck W, Ken, Dirk, Chuck T, and Jose for coming out to the jams. Here's what you said:

• There are 2 notes one must remember this time of year of slippery sidewalks & roadways...C# or B flat! - Drummer Mike
• Evan, Mike, Jason & Vickie kicked it with "Whole lotta shakin goin on & Come Back Dance now. Great job on "War Pigs" Mike! - Lady C
• Drinks are too inexpensive, and free entertainment too good. $10.00 I can get drunk and enjoy myself too much. Suffer the next day - Mr. Hero George
• Blog blog blog... Jackson is killer. Nancy is knitting, Jeremy is rockin, Come Back Baby Come Back! I make no sense - Sleepy
• Jeremy, Ken, & Rolondo introduced a couple new originals and I enjoyed singing "Interstate love song" with them. The sound was tight! - Lady C
• Thanks for letting me play. Hire me! Chuck T
• My gosh! This was fun, fun, fun, tonite!! Verlie's you jam! Thanks you all for the "kudos" on my drumming! - Mike
• Mike, Jason, Vickie, and Chuck gave us a great "Freeway Jam". Jackson, Evan, Vickie, Mike, Chuck & reese "wowed" us with some great blues improvisation. I love to be entertained at Verlie's! Lady C
• Hey Verlie's, any wild women in the house? Tonight I can name at least 3. + Lady C, Vickie, Kenny, Reese, Evan, Jason, I've been whammed and jammed. God bless family and friends, and many more nights at Verlie's. - Jeremy

Friday December 2nd 2005

Vanity Crash + Science Fiction Idols

Old man winter rolled into to Cleveland last night, but Vanity Crash fans were not deterred. We had a full house that came down to rock with the band. Special thanks to Science Fiction Idols who came all the way from Pittsburgh to open the show. I had tickets to TSO, and got back just as they were finishing. From what everyone was saying, they kicked ass. I got a little taste at the end of the night when they joined VC and rocked out to some Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Vanity Crash was is top form last night. They have come a long way since the first time they played here, and I'm sure they're going to go a lot further. I think they may outgrow this club, but hopefully they will always come back and see us. Here's what you said:

• Vanity Crash is hot!
• Oooh...much love and grit from Science Fiction Idols. Keep it dirty sweet
• Nice Ladies room!! - Bambi
• Cheap drinks, good people - Candi
• Even though I had the greatest surprize B-day party, it would be more that f**ckin swell to have VC here next year 11-29-06- Annie
• Happy Birthday Roberta! Always great to see you! 18 again! - Lady C
• Merry Christmas Vickie & Kenny you both are great! I think your whole family would be proud of what you have done with Verlie's. Take care and be happy - Mary B
• I love these new chairs...big enough to share - Lady C
• Great bands that wear hot pants and eyeliner and mascara
• It's only rock and roll, but I like Verlie's - Gina
• Hey Verlie's...glam, glitter, feathers and leathers! Dudes with makeup....drinkin, dancin, screamin, it's all good -Tim VC
• Another kick ass night at Verlie's. This has got to be the best place to play for us. I enjoyed myself thoroughly. Thanks for having us once again - Brian VC