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Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
Pabstolutely 4 rocks on Saturday
New to Pabstolutely this year is an art contest. All media will be accepted as long as the art in some way is oriented with Pabst Blue Ribbon. Read story.
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
Hey Kid! captivates youth audiences
Grown-ups will appreciate their obvious musical talent, while children can let loose and dance and sing to music that's meant just for them. Both can appreciate Leigh Jaffer as the lead singer, who's charming onstage and captivates the kids without being off-putting for adults. Read story.
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
Ballyhoo benefit seeks to combat cancer, aid Christina's Garden
Ballyhoo Music Festival will run from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Lemon Grove, Barleys, Draught House and Downtown 36. Tickets are $10. Read story.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011
VexFest 8 rocks on, despite rain
"We did it: rain or shine," promoter Jason Tibolla said. "We had fun." Read story.
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011
Sarah Turner's charm draws fan base, labels
The heartwarming tribute to her Rust Belt home and her amiable (without being naive or trite) personality have made her a media darling and instant fan favorite. Read story.
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011
ROXfEST matures in fourth year
The bands slated to perform are mostly metal and mostly local. The lineup includes Skull'Rz Bane, Metalourd, Dead II Me, Shame, DisgraceD, One Bad Muther, Meteorfall, OtiS, Dakota Spells Disaster, Chapless Larry, Chaos Reigns, Just One Entity and N.O.T.E. Read story.
Monday, Aug. 8, 2011
VexFest 8 schedule released
Promoters of Boardman Subaru Presents: 8 VexFest have released the schedules for bands for the August 14, 2011 free show Read story.
Monday, Aug. 8, 2011
VexFest 8 to feature Via Sahara reunion
The popular local band will reunite on Sunday, August 14 at VexFest 8 in downtown Youngstown. Boardman Subarau Presents: VexFest 8 will feature 50 bands on five stages on Federal Plaza. Boombox, a high-energy band from Alabama, is headlining the show, which is free and open to all ages. Read story.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Youngstown born, L.A.-based
DJ Pesce will be at Shakers, 4520 Belmont Ave., with DJ Addison on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The show will begin at 10 p.m. and is free to attend. Read story.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Ryan Ross debuts Syndicate at emotionally charged Relay event
"I got tied in to do it last year," Ross explains. "It's special for me because my family is from Poland. My mom graduated from Poland." Read story.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Low-key R&B songwriter gaining attention
Montgomery makes no guise about his low-key nature. He prefers the word "reserved." Read story.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Area musicians create soulful super-group for Covelli Centre show
This summer, the talented musicians are teaming up for a series of local shows, including opening for Buddy Guy at the Covelli Centre on June 25. Read story.
Friday, June 10, 2011
NYC-band band hits Youngstown twice on tour
The Bloody Muffs will perform at The Royal Oaks on Monday, June 13 with Obvious Culprit. Read story.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Howland duo records Irish standards
The Rogues of Rafferty released their album, "3,456 Miles to Ireland," Wednesday night at Quinlan's. They say that number is estimation of distance from Youngstown to Dublin. Read story.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Out of the garage, into Youngstown
Breaking Laces will play Saturday, June 4 at the Lemon Grove Café in downtown Youngstown with local bands Neon Avenue and SickasMe. The show is set to begin at 9:30 p.m. Read story.
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