http://valley24.com/news/music/Valley24 stories: Music Storiesen-usCopyright Valley24 2013. RSS use policy: valley24.com/about/use_policy/#rssThu, 08 Sep 2011 14:01:55 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/sep/08/pabstolutely-4-rocks-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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:01:55 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/sep/08/pabstolutely-4-rocks-saturday/http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/19/hey-kid-captivates-kid-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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:38:13 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/19/hey-kid-captivates-kid-audiences/http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/19/ballyhoo-benefit-seeks/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. <StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:37:28 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/19/ballyhoo-benefit-seeks/http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/17/vexfest-8-rocks-despite-rain/"We did it: rain or shine," promoter Jason Tibolla said. "We had fun."<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:08:11 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/17/vexfest-8-rocks-despite-rain/http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/13/sarah-turners-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. <StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:29:39 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/13/sarah-turners-draws-fan-base-labels/http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/13/roxfest-matures-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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:22:22 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/13/roxfest-matures-fourth-year/http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/08/vexfest-8-schedule-released/Promoters of Boardman Subaru Presents: 8 VexFest have released the schedules for bands for the August 14, 2011 free showMon, 08 Aug 2011 23:54:39 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/08/vexfest-8-schedule-released/http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/08/vexfest-8-feature-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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:42:06 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/aug/08/vexfest-8-feature-sahara-reunion/http://valley24.com/news/2011/jul/29/youngstown-born-l-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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:50:33 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/jul/29/youngstown-born-l-based/http://valley24.com/news/2011/jul/09/ryan-ross-debuts-syndicate-emotionally-charged-rel/"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."<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:14:02 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/jul/09/ryan-ross-debuts-syndicate-emotionally-charged-rel/http://valley24.com/news/2011/jul/08/low-key-rb-songwriter-gaining-attention/Montgomery makes no guise about his low-key nature. He prefers the word "reserved."<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:34:53 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/jul/08/low-key-rb-songwriter-gaining-attention/http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/15/area-musicians-create-soulful-super-group-covelli-/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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:16:04 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/15/area-musicians-create-soulful-super-group-covelli-/http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/10/nyc-band-band-hits-youngstown-twice-tour/The Bloody Muffs will perform at The Royal Oaks on Monday, June 13 with Obvious Culprit.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:24:01 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/10/nyc-band-band-hits-youngstown-twice-tour/http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/09/howland-duo-record-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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:56:52 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/09/howland-duo-record-irish-standards/http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/01/out-garage-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.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:45:17 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/jun/01/out-garage-youngstown/http://valley24.com/news/2011/may/17/promoters-unite-night-live-music/Youngstown Pulse editor and White Cadillac band member B.J. Lisko explains that admission for any of the venues Saturday is $5, but for for an extra $2, patrons can purchase a wristband that will grant musicgoers entry to any of the four participating venues.<StaffMember: Katie Libecco>Tue, 17 May 2011 22:45:58 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/may/17/promoters-unite-night-live-music/http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/28/love-marriage-and-custom-guitars/Varg and Katie Freeborn dreamed of going into business together and opening their own guitar repair shop. Last September, they made that dream a reality. <StaffMember: Stacey Carmany>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:14:16 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/28/love-marriage-and-custom-guitars/http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/21/local-drummer-honored-during-concert/“Shed means a lot to all of us musically, but there’s something to be said about just being a good human being,” says Nathan Douds, an applied percussion and jazz studies instructor at Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music and a former student of Hobbs.<StaffMember: Stacey Carmany>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:28:26 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/21/local-drummer-honored-during-concert/http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/19/nouveau-festival-celebrates-creativity/The Nouveau Rock Music and Art Festival is the epitamy of everything I’ve come to love about Youngstown, a testament to the area’s flourishing music and art scene.<StaffMember: Stacey Carmany>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:26:19 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/19/nouveau-festival-celebrates-creativity/http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/17/open-mics-showcase-local-talent/There’s a place where you can catch impromptu live performances by some of the Valley’s most talented musicians without fighting huge crowds or paying a cover charge. <StaffMember: Stacey Carmany>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:06:42 -0400http://valley24.com/news/2011/apr/17/open-mics-showcase-local-talent/