Saturday September 30th 2006

Midnight at the Savoy, Complex Mold, DOHM, Last Six Days

First up was Midnight at the Savoy. It was their second appearance at Verlie's and they sounded better than ever. Don't miss Midnight at the Savoy when they return to headline a homegrown show on December 27th. Next up was Complex Mold. A very unique band with a sax player who also played a little flute. A little funk, a little hardcore, a little ska, a little jazz, a little punk, a real melding of styles. Next up was DOHM. With bass player Lavante back, they played an instrumental set, and debuted some new material. I love DOHM in any form. You gotta come check them out before they get too big. Finally Last Six Days finished off the night. Even though they were wounded, and missing some members, they put on a great show anyway. Here's what you said:

• Come to Verlie's for a front row seat to some of Clevelands best bands - Joey D
• This band (DOHM) has moved my old soul to a new sense of faith in the music of today. i don't know what tomorrow may bring, but faith has never let me down, and my optimism is reinforced by this right here - Declan
• I went to Verlie's expecting one band, but what I got was several bands. That just goes to show you that you never know what to expect @ Verlies. Stop in and see the unexpected - Maggie
• The atmosphere @ Verlies os full of energy! Great music, cheap drinks, fun people, and one hell of a good time! Thank you Verlie's! - Rae (Complex Mold)
• Thank you Verlie's! The best music and service in Cleveland! We had a wonderful time! We'll definitely see you again soon! -Jessie
• Be a blogger, not a blocker! - Rockem sockem robots
• I think this is the beginning of whats really gonna happen here. I can feel it starting, and it's exciting - Sista B
• Saturday September 30th kicked ass! If you missed it, you missed one hell of a show! - Eyes
• Verlie's has variety! I'm talkin bands varies, sounds vary. Vickie's got some new talent. It was exciting to hear different talents. It also brought different people into Cleveland. Cleveland Rocks came back again! Thanks Vickie I had a blast! Experience the difference , Verlie's Rocks! - Linda
• What an amazing event! DOHM was excellent as always, and Vickie's version of "Asshole" was amazing! Lots of love - Rachel...ps- I always have the best time here!
• I guess I'm an asshole too! - Bungy
• Verlie's the best spontanious rock spot in Cleveland - James (LSD)
• The drummer rocks! All in all they are a kewl band - Nae Nae
• The drummer is "cornered" as it should be. Rawk!!! - Zazu Pitts
• I would take Kim as a bartender over a young girl in a tank top, because she makes customers feel like people, and not $ signs or drunks. She's lovely and the most beautiful bartender to me - Lavante from DOHM
• Verlie's is a cool venue that features a great diversity of music - Michael Perez
• Always love playing @ Verlie's. let's rock always! You guys are sweet n stuff. So fuckin rock on! peace - Croz
• Again, wrapped in the ambiant glow of Verlie's. Embraced by it's inhabatants and somehow enveloped in it's very architecture. It's song calls with exquisite noise. Thanks - Brian (DOHM/Complex Mold)

Friday September 29th 2006

Mayberry

Last night was the return of Mayberry. They area hard rock cover band with 2 singers. They played a combination of modern and classic covers. A good party band. Here's what you said:

• I love the banda Mayberry - Raylene
• Baby I love watching you play - Me
• mayberry rocks - Jolly Rodger
• Verlie's Rocks, if you didn't have fun, blow me - Bud
• I love playing here - Kyle Mayberry
• Congratulations Declan on your last day of work! Live long and prosper - Sista B
• Dear Verlie's, I pray that the "praying Mantis" prayers are answered by the promise of a new day of sobriety!! - Love Declan
• mayberry is fuckin all right, and that ain't bad for an old man - Daytona John
• Lordy, lordy!! Florida must be hot!! Cause an ol' fart is in town, the perv himself, John Harlan - Maia

Sunday September 24th 2006

Sunday Night Jams

We had a special guest opening the night last night: the Infantry from Raleigh, NC. The crowd was a little light so they played an acoustic set with a little piano and harmonica thrown in as well. They were rock n roll, with a lttle bit of Dylan/Springsteen flavor. We followed up with the Sunday night jams. Thanks to all the jammers: Little Brian, John, Jeremy, Josey, Keith, Chuck, Walt, Buddy, Steve, and Roelondo. Here's what you said:

• Verlie's thanks for having us here! It was a great night! Thanks for treating us tight on the road. Northcoast girls rock!!! A nice cozy environment, good people, and a good town. Salute, - the Infantry
• Sunday jam @ Verlie's was amazing. There was some new jammers I never heard before. Even Charlie joined in. That was the best - Maggie
• What an awesome jam at Verlie's this Sunday. I heard Eddie Money tonigh, I never hear that any more. So many different flavors and they all satisfy. I'm just a fool for your rockin whammer jammer shama - lama - ding - dong I beleive! - Grasshoppa
• I heard Vickie play a B aug7 chord during Freeway Jam - Burns
• It's not about what I want, it's about whta I need, i get here. Maggotbrain...free your mind. Your ass will follow - Sleepy
• Put that in your pipe and smoke it - Pappy
• I thought the music was really good. It's the first time I was in here to listen and see the band play, they were awesome - Michelle Coleman
• I think you were great, keep up the good work. Keep "rockin" you sound really great! - Tina

Saturday September 23rd 2006

Smiley Baldazar, Glue

Opening the night was Glue, featuring Tracy Marie on vocals, Chuck on guitar, and Sean and Burns from the Whammer Jammers on drums and bass. They had a funky kind of sound that was eerie at times. Headlining the show was Smiley Baldazar. If you're looking for somethng different, you've got to check them out. Reminiscent of Zappa and the Tubes, Smiley is not your run of the mill rock band. Here's what you said:

• Smiley Baldazar were jammin their asses off - Zazu Pitts
• Saturday night rocks, Baldazar is great. Tracy Marie, great singer. Vickie, Cathy, and Mardi together again - Bubbles
• Smiley Baldazar is da sheet. There's nothing like original music. Georgeanne and Joe, beautiful people! Much love to you all - Porkpie Harper
• I hope we'll do something cool, otherwise it'll suck - Steve
• Smiley rocks! Thanks for the limo ride Joe and Georgeanne. Great driving Al - HK
• Anyone who wasn't at Verlie's on Saturday night missed Glue and Smiley Baldazar. What were you thinking, sorry for your loss - Maggie
• You can't please everyone, so you gotta please yourself - Sista B
• Verlie's goes good with Great Lakes Dortmunder Lager - Sean
• Verlie's reminds me of my family. And always will be my home. I'm looking forward to forthcoming music of the family. love ya - Kathy
• I guess I got touched by proxie...does that count...I don't think so - Lonely Girl
• I'll trade ya this chain for a buck and a smoke - Clarence
• space, input, confusion, behead, organ - organ receiver
• And the smell of cocoa butter made me want to vomit - Bea
• Why is Kenny a sandbagger? - Photo phaze
• Now that we've weeded out all of the psychos, let the real party begin - devon shire
• Thanks cousin Vickie! I always have a great time when I walk into Verlie's! Great music, wonderful friends! Life is good! - the wandering flautist Georgeanne
• So what does that make you?...an expert beer pourer or something? NOT! - K1
• Verlie's...first thought...maybe I better not order a mosito here! A classic shot and beer joint from before prohibition, that still serves fishbowls! The dark paneling makes me feel very comfortable, and the Zappa on the jukebox is a sure sign of hipness! The changing of the seasons somehow makes this place as good to walk into as my cable-knit sweater feel to pull on after a season of storage! Somehow bright lights and ferns would never survive here, but the last sweet signs of summer can be left behind with the ferns, the lights, and the yuppies as the fishbowls prepare for winter! - Dr. Dragonfly
• Twas a fun and fruitful evening! Glue kicken major ass...and we got to play pretty much every tune we have. Thanks to the Verlie's crew and crowd for such a good time! - Mike Jacobs
• Thank you Verlie's for supporting Smiley Baldazar, we feel like we're jamming at home - Burns

Sunday September 17th 2006

Sunday Jams

Another awesome jam night. If you've never been, you gotta come. Thanks to all the jammers: Dean, John, Drummer Mike, Mello, Mitchel, Sean, Bill Hach, Mohawk Jack, Keith, Poop, Kimo, Josey, Decaln, Roelondo, Chuck, Georgeanne, Jeremy, Ken O, and Terry. Here's what you said:

• Happy B-day PR Joe! He has the nicest penmanship of anyone I know - Sista B
• Wow the musicians were hot tonight!!! I love doing Tull with you! Everyone was great! And we had a fantastic time celebrating PR Joe's birthday!! Love you guys! - Georgeanne
• To all the people I've had the pleasure of knowing, thank you. Verlie's is the best, thank you. Happy Happy - PR Joe
• Charlie says: I don't do Blogs! Jack says: sex and drugs and rock & roll is very good indeed
• This place is great. Live bands, awesome friendly people. Glad to be back here - Sandy
• I think there's a good jam night here. Alot if skilled musicians that play here. The owners see cool too. Good thing here, keep it up! - Shaun
• Excuse me maam...but is that the harvest moon - just Bill
• What's that...the secret "I'm an alien" flash? - Sigmond the Sea monster
• He is not a nice guy, but an honest man - George
• This place has more flavor than any place I've been to in a very long time - Mello
• To all people, stop in, come in, try it, you'll like it! - PR Joe
• The Music @ Verlie's heals my weary heart and soul - Zazu Pitts
• Jason Burns on the firebird, how cool is that - Jeremy
• I cannot believe that Phil Lesh from the Grateful Dead came up to jam night and played on my bass. Ive been blessed! - Burns
• Damn Evan! Did you eat some energizer batteries tonight? Way to go! Drum on! The drums thimp hard and loud tonite @ Verlie's! Whammin and a jammin! - Drummer Mike
• There once was a man from nantucket, he went to see Vickie because he felt icky. After a drink and a tune, he said, "fuck it" - Ciaran Simon, Declan's brother
• The music pounded my ass pipe on Sunday - Even (the drummer)
• I love this F#*ckin plpace. Where else can you have this much fun on a Sunday night? - Mitchell
• Great time as always, very comfortable here, good friends, and always a good time. Aloha no ka ko. Mahalo - K
• There were so many awesome musicians! too many to play in one night, but they were all at Verlie's tonight. Come and hear the best - Maggie
• Where Cleveland's musical hammer is forged...tempered...and then accidentally drops it on it's big toe - Walt Whitman

Wednesday September 14th 2006

Eymarel

Eymarel is a unique duo from N. Carolina. With Mary Francis on keyboards and vocals, and Lee on drums, they put on one hell of a show. It was a kewl combination of jazz, funk, rock, and spoken word.
Mary was playing left hand bass and singing, which is no easy feat. And Lee was on drums and threw in some sequenced stuff here and there. They also did some instrumental covers including Black Dog, Eleanor Rigby, and Back in Black. Another night of awesome original music. Here's what you said:

• Eymarel was even better than Monkeys in a barrell!! - Zazu Pitts
• If you wanna hear original music up close and personal. Come to Verlie's on Wednesdays' baby - Fifi LaFemme
• Nothin better than live, I love it - Tuna
• I was coming here for 10 years before Pappy started talking to me - Doug's brother
• Punching a time clock 10 times a week sucks!!! I've known that since the first time I did it. i need a big black magic marker - Kevbow
• Talk about unique, North Carolina band Eymarel traveling to "show off" their own techniques. Vickie the owner brings different sounds to Verlie's Cafe! It's all about quality. Quality of an owner, quality of a bar, quality of people and their talents. Way to go Vickie and Verlie's - Linda Long
• Verlie's rox. We had a great time. see ya next time - Eymarel

Tuesday September 13th 2006

Tuesday Jams

Last night's hosts were Becky and Jack. Thanks to all the jammers: Megan, Adam, Jeremy, Ken O, Birthday boy Steve, Jamil, Reese, Mello, Drummer mike, Kimo, and Botchie. Here's what you said:

• Becky and Jack...I'm overwhelmed! What talent, and it's free, what a delight - Pirate Joe
• Jam Session tonight was "out of this world" Verlie's is never the same. It only ets better. If you're not here, you can't get it back. Don't miss the experience - Maggie
• This bar should be the example of every bar in the state. We will be back. Thanks for your great service and patrons. Jam out with your clam out!
• Verlie's Cafe, the bar everyone could use to hear the blues, Rockin the socks off all the blocks. everything a bluesmamma needs! - Slainte M C BLues
• Good things happen to people who wait - LS
• Excellent experience. Will come again - Jimmy D
• Someone just showed me how to rub the hole...the one on the top of the bar - Mr Emon
• 10oz draft in a fishbowl 1.50, 1 shot of jack 3.00, alvarez acoustic guitar 4.00, Verlie's on a Tuesday with great musicians...priceless - ASIV
• Yes it's here you can find something pure and real. It'll make you feel...betta - more betta blues
• Wishing a happy b-day to Steve and cousin Kenny...just skuz - Zazu Pitts
• If you're not smokin, you gotta get up - Goober
• We got a b-day on the other side of the bar! May we see many more here. The great equalizer must turn up the highs a while, and down with the lows, good vibrations baby! Step on the devils tail Jackie Blu! - the Germ
• Megan on that piano was awesome, and it's not after hours yet! If you weren't here Tuesday it's a given you've missed a great jam. Becky, Jack, Steve, Ken, Jamil Mello, what a night! - Jeremy
• Ad we lit the candles, and the good vibe prevailed! Everybody's smiling, let love rule - Sista B
• Thank You! Always fun, great music, best friends, best things, live good, live stoned - Kimo
• Smoke em if you got em. Drink cause you wanna, and don't forget your lady at home - Steve
• Be a simple kinda.....Yes! simplify, purify, electrify, mistify, give it a try - the crone
• Wow! Verlie's was packed on Tuesday. The list of musicians was amazing. Jack, Becky, Botchie, Steve, Kimo, Reese, Ken, Jeremy, Jamil, and newcomer Mello. I wish I could do this every jam

Sunday September 10th 2006

Sunday Jams

Another awesome jam night. Thanks to all the jammers: Roberto, Roelondo, Jeremy, Drummer Mike, Ken O, Eugene, Kurt, Chuck, Jack, Steve, Kimo, and Botchie. Here's what you said:

• Evan was rockin with his Rick out! - Rudolph the Hair head
• It's getting cold outside, and Verlie's is cool - Steve
• Burns' hot sauce burns baby! Burn baby burn! - Fi Fi LaFemme
• Whiskey, Vodka, Lite Beer, Women, Cigarettes, Lite Beer, and music. All of this plus more at Verlie's Sunday Night Jam -Burns
• Alberto's got game...or not! - J
• I can leave when ever she wants - EU
• I wrote it when i wasn't looking - Spot
• Roelondo is really kickin on the drums tonight, awesome! Thanks Verlie's for having me yet again. No one's ever had me like you! Hey Jack Charlton, Steve Masek, Botchie, and Kimo really made this jam extra fresh! - Grasshoppa
• Thank you for all great times and music Vic and Ken - Chuck
• Man, Freeway jam was insane, happy accidents, freaky keyboard noises (I love those) and you can tell the Keebler Elves were in Erb's head! That was great, only at Verlie's baby - Jeremy

Wednesday September 6th 2006

Cleveland Homegrown with Dirt, The Square Casanovas, Lost State of Franklin

First up was Kurt "Dirt" Curtis. He did a short acoustic set. Next up was The Square Casanovas, formerly the Derek Deprator band. They are an awesome band, and really hard to classify. THe general consensus was punk-a-billy. Finally Lost State of Franklin finished off the night. Even though it's only been a couple of weeks since they played it is always a pleasure to have them. Here's what you said:

• Bass solo!! Lost State of Franklin is like water, very fluid! The flow goes to Verlie's. And now, drum solo! I'm glad I caught this show - Anon Blond
• Hey Vickie, they've been drinking Pabst here years before all the followers caught on. in five years they'll try and catch on to the tunes tonight - your pal John
• Wednesdays has been pretty flat since the band left me, or did I just forget to call them? Derek called and told me about a Wednesday, anything Derek is involved in is colorful. Lost State of Franklin. Yeah that's the idea. It's like a deadpan Jerry Reeves delivery. Perfect - Dirt
• Big tall men, under big tall hats, a woman in an evening dress, 5 synthopatic kats? - Doug's Brother
• This is my home, that funky Verlie's Cafe. I love my home, and I love my newly adopted family. After tonight, nothing and no one will keep me from my home. My funky seed's been planted here, and it's always good soil! -Grasshoppa
• There is no better place to get over the hump than Wednesday nights at Verlie's. Cleveland Homegrown rocks man, magnifique! - Carlo Ramirez
• That's "Miss" Crazy Bitch to you - Nae Nae
• LSOF reminds me of a younger version of another band I know! LSOF has a better lead guitarist but not for long. Bring these guys back at least 8 days from now! - Jeremy
• How dee Verlie's, Derek Deprator from The Square Casanovas here. Just wanted to say we've had a great time here the past two times we've played here. I'm very tired and happy...we're busy as hell this week doing shows the next 2 nights after this as well. I used to have to get the bus everywhere and I know I've been buy here a bunch of times on the bus before I got a car. Would have never guessed it would be this good a time. Thanx Vickie and all @ Verlie's. Rawk on - Derek Deprator

Sunday September 3rd 2006

Sunday Jams

One of the last jams of Summer, and always a good turn out. Thanks to all the jammers: John, Brian, Pat, John, Poop, Plop, Jeremy, Ray, Rich, Josey, Eric, Joe Brunetti, Bill Hach, Eugene, Chuck, Jack, Botchie, and Steve. Here's what you said:

• Great jam tonight. Improv is where it's at, awesome! I'm gonna go write a song now! - Grasshoppa
• To Vickie, Wilson says - Fuck Yeah!
• Here's a little ditty that I hope you really enjoy - Eugene
• Did you know that 65% of penguins are gay? We're out baby! - Gueven the gay penguin
• THank the heavens and the Lord above that JC came down and blessed us with the precious thing we call Jam Night - the Plop
• Come to Verlie's and party with Mardi - Bubbles
• What a difference a day makes - Zazu Pitts
• Man...I'd love to say how much joy Vickie brings to the world. You DON"T EVEN KNOW! Some musicians would never be heard but for you, you,...you! God Bless you whacky kids!!! - Joe Anonymous

Saturday September 2nd 2006

Storm Rider

Last night was the debut of Storm Rider a Classic rock power trio, and they did great. Look for the return of Storm Rider this fall. Here's what you said:

• We want to hear Storm Rider again. It was a great interactive experience with the band and the classic rock songs
• Verlie's, good music, good company, best kept secret in Cleveland Ohio - Maggie
• THe people at Verlie's are one of a kind. You are only a stranger once, then it's like family. Bring your friends everyone is always welcome - PR Joe
• 15 years ago we were it...what are we now? - Bubbles
• Saturday, Storm Rider @ Verlie's. My night off but I was there. Verlie's os something you have to experience to appreciate - Maggie

Friday September 1st 2006

Buffalo Creek

I snuck out to see see 3 Doors Down at the Taste of Cleveland last night. When I got back, Buffalo Creek had the party was well under way. The crowd was dancing in the aisles, and before you know it, it turned into a all out hoot nanny! Don't miss Buffalo Creek when they return on November 3rd. Here's what you said:

• She's got rubber hips, and they're very well oiled! - the dancer
• Stelllaaaaaah! - Stanley Kowalski
• We're finding a little serenity at Verlie's Cafe! We'll dance the floor and rock the bar. Girls night out rules! - Sandy and Linda
• I just realized I'm wearing the same shirt at the BC show as the last one! - Grasshoppa
• Cold beer, good people, and great music, go Buffalo Creek - Sarah M.
• I just copped a feel on the way out - Lee Lee
• September 29th brings the end of my days of working. It feels so good to start this September on a chair at Verlie's. The rest I have craved for years is at hand. It is your soft bosom I am contented - Love Declan
• Ya know, it's hard to blog with the joint jumpin' so...what, with all the two-steppin goin on! - Deacon Blues
• And now Freddy Krueger will play the harmonica - Rick M
• Well it's guitars and Cadillacs, Hillbilly music...The only thing I really understand. Buffalo Creek, oh excuse me, the name, and the band have expanded. Buffalo Creek Music Company. A real joy to play with - Sleepy
• God bless hippie country! Makes me wanna kick off my shoes! Hey good lookin why's Verlie's cookin? How bout the Maynards and Jeremy and the rest of BC Music Company - Porkpie Harper
• Be vewy quiet...I'm hunting Wabbit - Elmer
• I chased that damn weasel all around the mullberry bush - Cornelious
• St. Rocco's ....The West Seide Feast. Grease Pole baby - Gweedow
• I think my Party buddies are pooped out - Zazu Pitts
• His ability to open up to a crowd of people. Expression is not always easy. A new talent blossoms through a member. Maybe you catch the magic in the air. You can only be touch if you're here! Come to Verlie's - Linda Long
• Son don't worry, don't you worry, the dam will hold - Don Maynard