The Winchester + Venue in Cleveland, OH

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (three if busy). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Visit www.thewinchester.net for more info.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Harry is a guitarist / singer / songwriter from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He has been performing for many years, and has released three albums as a solo artist. Harry's influences include Pink Floyd, Neil Young and Roy Harper. However evident these influences may be, they are still second to Harry's individuality.

Harry will be including special guests Darren Frate on bass (toured with Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits), Ken Hrezik on keyboards (Deja Voodoo Band), and Mark Verba on electric guitar (Deja Voodoo Band). For this special 40th Birthday Show, Harry will be performing 2 sets of original songs and classic covers. Tickets are $5.00. 9pm.

Darrell Scott is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has written several mainstream country hits, and also has established himself as one of Nashville's premier session instrumentalists. Scott has collaborated with Steve Earle, Sam Bush, Emmylou Harris, John Cowan, Verlon Thompson, Guy Clark, Tim O'Brien, Kate Rusby, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and many others.

By the time he had released his debut CD, Darrell’s original songs were much in demand by singers. Suzy Bogguss was the first of many to record a Scott song, taking his “No Way Out” into the country singles charts in 1996. Darrell’s compositions became highlights of albums by Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Kathy Mattea, Maura O’Connell and even his mentor, Guy Clark. The Dixie Chicks’ recording of “Long Time Gone” from Real Time was not only a hit for the Chicks but garnered a 2003 Grammy nomination for “Best Country Song.” “The Second Mouse,” a Scott/O’Brien tune from Real Time, was a Grammy finalist as “Best Country Instrumental Performance” in 2001. That same year, Darrell was named Songwriter of the Year by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, an honor repeated by ASCAP in 2002. Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Peppino D'Agostino is a virtuoso acoustic guitarist, composer, singer, teacher and all-around entertainer. Seagull guitars has issued a signature 'Peppino D'Agostino' guitar model. Guitar Player magazine readers voted him "Best Acoustic Guitarist" in the Reader's Choice Awards in May 2007. Peppino is featured on the cover of Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, issue #68. Tickets are $12.00. 9pm.

Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Tempest delivers a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements.

Founding member and lead singer/electric mandolinist, Lief Sorbye, is recognized as a driving force in the modern folk-rock movement. Fiddler Michael Mullen, a favorite with the fans, is the original fiddler for the group. Bassist Damien Gonzalez, a native Californian, is also an accomplished drummer and didgeridoo player. A native of Devon, England, and a former member of the UK's folk-rock band Equation, guitarist James Crocker combines a deep-rooted British folk sensibility with a life-long rock experience. Cuban-born drummer Adolfo Lazo, an original Tempest member, colors the band's sound with inventive percussion. Local folk band Timber Wolves opens the show. 8pm. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $12.00 day of show.

In October of 1976, Cleveland Rock-n-Roll history was made at the original Agora Theatre. Cleveland's own Michael Stanley Band recorded the classic, gold, double-live album "Stagepass".

Relive Cleveland Rock-n-Roll history!
Jonah Koslen and Stage Pass Now re-create the classic album, "Stagepass", live and in concert, turned up loud and rocking out exactly the way you remember it.

Re-live it, or Experience it for the first time: "Strike Up the Band,” "Rosewood Bitters,” "Nothing's Going to Change My Mind,” "Show on the Road,” "Waste a Little Time on Me,” "Midwest Midnight," and the rest of the hit songs from the acclaimed, live album. Jonah Koslen and Stage Pass Now will be live and in concert at The Winchester. Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.

Don Dixon has devoted his entire life to the popular song. Whether working as a singer, songwriter, musician or producer, he has always tried to capture the essence of his life in the moment.

Dixon's writing, production and session credits include R.E.M., Hootie & The Blowfish, Counting Crows, The Smithereens, Joe Cocker, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marti Jones, Marshall Crenshaw, James McMurtry, Ronnie Spector, Matthew Sweet, astroPuppees, Baby Shaker, Richard Barone, Jim Brock, Mark Bryan, Kim Carnes, Caitlin Cary, The Connells, Pat DiNizio, The Edison Project, Fetchin Bones, GB Leighton, The Golden Palominos, Guadalcanal Diary, In Tua Nua, Tommy Keene, Let's Active, Moxy Fruvous, The Red Clay
Ramblers, Snagglepuss, The Spongetones, Chris Stamey, The X-Teens and dozens more...

Dixon went solo in 1983 and has released nine cds. He is currently at work on a new recording with his long-time touring band, Jamie Hoover and Jim Brock. After twenty years, Jamie has named the group "Don Dixon & the Jump Rabbits". He will be performing his original material. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Jim Miller has been playing music for most of his life and was the former frontman of the band Oroboros. The JiMiller Band "blends together blues, country, cajun, old rock 'n' roll, jazz and bluegrass into a musical Americana that is both fresh and timeless" in their everlasting sets. However, the band is best known for its freeform improvisation rock that was made famous by The Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers. Jim and band will be performing an all GRATEFUL DEAD Show tonight. Tickets are $7.00. 9pm.

This is a rare full band show from local hero, singer & songwriter Anne E. DeChant. Anne E. DeChant first caught the attention of local music fans as the charismatic frontwoman of Odd Girl Out, showcasing her astute, socially aware songs. Following the band's breakup, she went on to a busy solo career, producing four CDs. DeChant is a standout, delivering brilliant performances from her long list of poignant and catchy songs. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya's explosive guitar playing and soul-driven voice have propelled him to the upper reaches of the blues-rock world. From his early days as a drummer to his current status as one of the top-drawing guitarists and vocalists on the blues-rock scene, Montoya has forged his reputation through years of hard work and constant touring.

It all started with a chance meeting in the mid-1970s with legendary bluesman Albert Collins, who offered Montoya a gig as his drummer. Albert took an immediate liking to Montoya, becoming his mentor and teaching his new protégé secrets of the Collins "icy hot" style of blues guitar.

Five years later, John Mayall happened to catch Montoya at a jam session and was blown away. This led to Montoya's touring the world for ten years with the legendary Bluesbreakers. Since stepping out as a bandleader in 1993, Montoya has released four solo albums and has performed non-stop at clubs, concert halls and major festivals all over the world. Don't miss seeing him live in Cleveland! Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

Diamond Dogs is a seven piece musical group that tributes the entire career of David Bowie in both Sound and Vision. All Diamond Dogs’ performances include a visual recreation of David’s stage personas as well as other eras of his career including: the Berlin period, Serious Moonlight to the most recent Reality.

Diamond Dogs performs all of his hits: Space Oddity, Ziggy Stardust, Young Americans, Ashes to Ashes, Let’s Dance, China Girl, I’m Afraid of Americans, etc., as well as fan favorites: Life on Mars, Moonage Daydream, Time, Station to Station, Stay, Always Crashing in the Same Car, etc., and material from his more recent recordings: Hearts Filthy Lesson, Hallo Spaceboy, Survive, etc. Tickets are $8.00 over 21, $10.00 under 21.

After decades of leading the amazing blues rock band Savoy Brown, Kim Simmonds began his solo acoustic career in 1997 with the release of the CD, “Solitaire”. An album of traditional blues, “Solitaire” was the starting point of Kim’s rediscovery of his love of the acoustic guitar. In the truest sense of the word, “Solitaire” was a true solo album and an encouraging beginning for Kim and a fine addition to the acoustic music world.

Kim's newest 2008 release, "Out Of The Blue", is a collection of varied material that places him in a new setting, that of the singer / songwriter. This time around the guitar playing is understated with more emphasis on the song. His baritone voice has aged well, matured perhaps and now stands out throughout the CD's eleven songs. A "bare bones" recording with just the occasional background vocal, percussion and string section, "Out Of The Blue" displays Simmonds' wider musical range that will act as a perfect introduction for first time listeners.

About this new tour, Kim says "I'm looking forward to gigging out and playing some of the new songs. I won't have a full solo schedule but it's intended for me to work that way at the beginning parts of the months next year with band dates after that. The guitar I use on live shows is the same guitar I used on the new CD...a Gibson 'Blues King Electro..." This is your chance to check out this legendary player in an intimate solo, acoustic show. Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

This blues, rock guitarist's bio begs the question... Is Trout's music too blues for rock - or too rock for blues? -- to label Walter Trout’s music is to limit it. With more than 35 years of touring and recording under his belt, this New Jersey native has been "loved and hated, accused and vindicated, packaged and presented for everyone to see."

In L.A., Trout developed into an ace sideman playing with Finis Tasby, Pee Wee Crayton, Lowell Fulsom, and Percy Mayfield. Trout often teamed with Hammond B3 wizard Deacon Jones and his apprenticeship continued in the bands of John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thorton and Joe Tex. By 1981, Trout’s reputation led to the invitation to join venerable blues rock band Canned Heat, where he remained through 1984. When the call came to join the legendary John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Trout jumped and found himself sharing the spotlight with fellow guitarist Coco Montoya. Trout and Montoya lifted the band to a new level, as Mayall’s Bluesbreakers enjoyed unprecedented album sales and high profile tours in the US and abroad.

Embarking upon a solo career in 1989 resulted in extensive European touring for Trout, alongside eight albums (with over 500,000 copies sold to date) and several radio hits. Walter Trout is currently touring North America and Europe in support of his 2008 Album, "The Outsider." Tickets are $20.00. 9pm.

Open Mic Night is always free and you simply sign up on the list when you get here. You get four reasonable songs (not rock operas). Though it is mostly acoustic guitars, you can bring an electric guitar or keyboard and plug into the board. Drum sets are not allowed, a hand drum or snare & brushes is ok.

Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters,
interpreters and even some early beginners.

You can purchase a live CD Recording of your open mic performance presented to you on the spot for $5.

FEATURING MOOG RECORDING ARTIST – ERIK NORLANDER on keyboards

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES – LANA LANE on vocals and

JOHN PAYNE on vocals from "Asia Featuring John Payne"

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: MICHELLE MOOG-KOUSSA

“Also this evening we will be Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo Lunar Landing”

INTRO MUSIC BY DALEO

The Mojo Risin Doors Tribute captures the true feeling and sound of The Doors at their live performances. They use vintage instruments, vintage amplifiers, and vintage costumes.

Kelly Keeling is an accomplished powerhouse vocalist, musician and performer. He is a current member of both the band O'2L and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For this show, he will be performing on piano, guitar & bass with a small ensemble. He has personally performed with O'2L, Michael Schenker, Carmine Appice, Dokken, George Lynch, Erik Norlander, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more.

As a Tribute to Deep Purple and the music of Ritchie Blackmore, Stormbringer was formed in 1984 and toured the through out the next 15 years as North America's premier Deep Purple tribute. Still led by Cleveland guitar legend Neil Bartos, the band re-emerged in 2006 re-fueled with veteran players. All members contribute their amazing skills to create a powerfull show of Blackmore era Deep Purple and Rainbow classics.

Leon Redbone is a singer and guitarist specializing in interpretations of early 20th-century music, including jazz and blues standards and Tin Pan Alley classics. Recognized for his trademark Panama hat, dark sunglasses, and bow tie, Redbone first appeared on stage in Toronto, Canada in the mid-1970s. Virtually nothing is known for certain about his background or true identity. Redbone has been called "the most famous non-famous American musician".

Nashville based, alt. folk-pop, Americana duo The Bittersweets, (Chris Meyers on guitar, keyboards, vocals and Hannah Prater on vocals, guitar) live up to their name. They fuse yellows and blues, sunniness and melancholy, with evocative lyrics, lush arrangements and transcendent melodies.

"They have the kind of chemistry that country rock legends are made of."
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Last Call Cleveland is a sketch comedy troupe. The members originally met when they were students at Kent State University, where they produced a popular late-night cable show that aired on the student-run campus network TV-2. The troupe includes comedian Mike Polk who is a writer for HBO Lab / Runaway Box.

Paula Nelson picked up “Papa Bear” Willie’s way with a song early on — along with her aunt Bobbie’s skill on piano. Paula and band play blues, southern rock.

“There’s no missing the unforced power of Paula’s singing.”
- Los Angeles Times

Greg Laswell is a Nationally touring singer-songwriter. He has crafted densely lyrical, deeply melodic indie pop.
Greg's music has been placed in many TV shows including "Grey's Anatomy," "True Blood," "Shark," "The Hills," "Without a Trace," "Damages," "Cold Case," the season finale of "NUMB3RS," "90210," "Smallville," and "One Tree Hill." His song "What a Day" is featured in the 2006 film "Danika" starring Marisa Tomei.

Jay Nash is a Nationally touring acoustic folk-rock singer-songwriter. Nash makes the kind of music that is fit for any occasion; warm, soulful, energetic, intelligent, just a little bit country, just a little bit rock.

Anya Marina is a singer-songwriter and radio disc jockey based in San Diego, Calif. Her music has been featured on the television drama "Grey’s Anatomy" and on MTV’s "The Real World." Her songs "All The Same To" and "Move You" can currently be heard on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio.

"Monsters of Bass" Show -
Hosted by: Doug Johns & Chris Ceja,
With: The Bryan Beller Band &
Tony Pulizzi Trio feat. Walter Barnes on Bass.

Doug Johns is a bassist, composer, arranger and clinician. Doug has had the privilege of working with such greats as Victor Wooten, Buddy Miles, Dweezil Zappa, Dana Rasch, The LA Mass Choir, Grammy winning producer Aaron Lindsey, Steve Smith, & many others.

Bryan Beller is a career bassist, composer, writer & clinician. He was Steve Vai’s choice on bass for the live CD/DVD Sound Theories, and toured worldwide with Vai throughout 2007.

Walter Barnes is the amazingly talented bass player in the Tony Pulizzi Trio. He recently performed with Tony at the 2009 NAMM Bass Bash in Los Angeles, California and also with his own gospel group, Walter Barnes & Men of Ministry, on the Bobby Jones Show (BET).

Alex Bevan practices storytelling in the acoustic tradition. His guitar playing is flawless, his voice compelling and his performances are masterful. You may also remember his hit "Skinny Little Boy From Cleveland, Ohio."

Mary Martin, Cleveland native and leader of The Ninth Street Tuna Band returns to the area for this very special evening of music.

Monte Montgomery has taken the acoustic guitar beyond anyone's expectations. With his amazing fretwork, unique combination finger and pick style playing through trailblazing "chordal" thoroughfares often baffling even the most accomplished players.

Solo acoustic indie, folk rock, FREE Show!

This americana, folk, country rock, five piece band has a highly talented line-up of musicians. These include Sam Getz (who can be currently seen performing with Kate Voegele and Stephen Kellogg) on guitar, pedal steel & vocals, Mike Murray on guitar, keys & vocals, Dave Padrutt on guitar, harmonica & vocals, Jimmy Weaver on bass & vocals and Joe Skinner on drums. Newport opens the show.

Sultans of Bing storm back into The Winchester with jams to spare for their only hometown performance of the winter of 2009.

Covert Operations is a five-piece jamband from Flint, Michigan. Cherylann Hawk is an ethereal, sultry singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Eric Sardinas is an American blues-rock slide guitarist. He is noted for his use of the electric resonator guitar and his powerful live not-to-be-missed performances. Eric is endorsed by Gibson, Dunlop, Pearl, Carvin, Washburn and more.

Vance Music Studios in Lakewood, Ohio offers the highest quality private musical instruction possible. Come out and see the Vance Students of all ages and levels perform rock, jazz, folk and more to show off their talent.

Commander Cody & Band have a style that is a mixture of country music, rockabilly, and blues with a foundation of boogie-woogie piano. They are legendary for marathon live shows. Acoustic guitarist Jeff Sherman open the show.

Chicago's finest acoustic instrumental guitarists. For the first time ever steel string 10 finger tapping guitarist Andreas Kapsalis, and nylon string, Balkan folk guitarist Goran Ivanovic are fusing their serbian and greek folk music roots with modern, classical, world, jazz and beyond in this experimental duo.

Morticia's Chair combines Rock, psychedelic folk, Celtic and gothic influences into their own blend of original music. The band is often accompanied by a long guest list of musicians playing various instruments.

Rik is easily recognized as the singer, songwriter and guitarist of the rock trio Triumph, a band which had successful hits such as "Lay It On The Line" and "Magic Power."

He has his fair share of gold and platinum hanging on the wall after surviving three decades in the music biz. Awards like Best Guitarist at the '81 Junos, induction into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame in '93, and Best Smooth Jazz Guitarist in 2005 highlight an ever- evolving career. There's a true singer/songwriter at the heart of it all - a multi-dimensional artist, with nothing to prove except the dignity and maturity of his continuing commitment to great music.

Rik is performing as The Strung-Out Troubadours, an acoustic duo with Dave Dunlop. Dave has been a guitar player, writer, singer & educator professionally for the last 15 years. Originally from Ottawa, Toronto has been his homebase since the late 80’s. They will be performing two shows, one at 7pm, and one at 10 pm. Tickets are $20.00 for each show.

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
The Nightmare - Alice Cooper Tribute,
The Nightmare is a N.E. Ohio Alice Cooper tribute band. Is there anymore to say? $10.00. 8:30pm.

Peter Hammill was born in London in 1948. His career began as the singer and songwriter for Van der Graaf Generator, the chaotic, scary and highly influential underground group of the Seventies. The adventurous attitude which they brought to their music remains a feature of Peter's work to this day.

By the time the group folded in 1978 Peter had already recorded seven solo albums, covering numerous lyrical and musical bases in the process. If one did not know otherwise the proto-punk of "Nadir's Big Chance", the full-blown emotion of "Over" and the scatter-gun arrangements of "The Silent Corner" could well have been the work of three entirely different artists.

Peter's work has always been independent and uncompromising and it is perhaps because of this that he has been cited as a major influence by so many other artists. In their respective contexts he is as happy working with pure sonics as he is with fully orchestral songs, with three-chord electric guitar "tricks" as with piano ballads.

In addition to his "normal" output of twenty-six solo recordings of songs he has also written music for ballet, film and television. He continues to subscribe to the idea that it is more important to apply literacy, intelligence and passion to the making of music than to chase after commercial success. Tickets are $20.00. 9pm.

Friday, April 11th, 2008
Mojo Risin' Doors Tribute Band
Good band, lots of fans, fun night. Mojo Risin are Doors purists and use only vintage equipment on stage to capture that unique Doors sound.

What really sets them apart from the other bands is that they re-create a Doors concert as it may have looked and sounded live in 1969, rather than just imitate The Doors as they sounded in the studio. $5.00, 9pm.

Monte Montgomery is a triple threat, not merely a soulful singer and accomplished songwriter, but a true virtuoso on his beat-up electrified acoustic guitar. Winner of the Best Acoustic Guitarist award in the Austin Music Awards seven years straight (1998-2004), Monte was voted as one of the 50 Greatest Guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine in 2004.

His unique brand of aggressive pop-rock takes listeners by surprise, and people watching his energetic live performances for the first time have been known to say, "Who is this guy, and why haven't I heard of him before?" In fact, Monte's first big break big break came in 1999 with his electrifying appearance on Austin City Limits. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.

Steve is currently promoting his first new album in three years, Strange Names & New Sensations, which includes an all-new recording of his Top 40 hit, "Romeo's Tune". He has carved out a unique position as one of music's most ardent and active traveling troubadours of our time. Steve is a legendary folk musician who has been nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Folk Album" Category. Tickets are $12.00 9pm.

Kelly is a Cincinatti native and brings her three piece blues band up for a scream every now and then. Her guitar playing has been compared to (hats off, please) Stevie Ray Vaughan and her singing to Janis Joplin. Wow. She is as firey a guitar player as Chris Duarte. She'll wear you out! The Deja Voodoo Band opens the show! $12.00. 9pm.

Freekbass has collaborated with funk legend, Bootsy Collins, for several projects, the most recent being Freekbass', The Air Is Fresher Underground, released in late October, 2003.

Underground features guest appearances by Bootsy, Catfish Collins, Buckethead, Bernie Worrell and a few of the Woo Warriors, to name a few. This is Freekbass' second album to be executive produced by Bootsy, the first being Body Over Mind, Gemini/Bootzilla, 2001. This Cincinnati native brings his funk groove & crazy costumes back to The Winchester, so put on your dancin' shoes! 9pm. $10.00.

Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic." Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music.

The David Lindley electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources. Lindley incorporates an incredible array of stringed instruments including but not limited to Kona and Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel guitar, Turkish saz and chumbus, Middle Eastern oud, and Irish bouzouki. The eye-poppingly clad "Mr. Dave's" uncanny vocal mimicry and demented sense of humor make his onstage banter a highlight of the show. Tickets are $12.00. 9pm.

These are two great progressive jazz fusion bands!

Now in their 14th year, Rare Blend continues to appeal to fans of jazz to jam band, fusion to progressive by combining genres to produce unique and exciting instrumentals.

The Black Key Projekt offers a mix of original Progressive music mixed with Electronic/Ambient soundscapes. 9pm.

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Stratospheerius
Stratospheerius is the bastard child of Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dave Matthews, and Blues Traveler. "Fleshing out the Stratospheerius sound are: Out-of-this-world strings, sultry guitar, rumbling basslines, frantic drumming, and celebratoryvocals that enunciate lyrical outlines of life. The songs are gripping and energetic. Insistent melodies are made
compelling by the violin passion. Fevered solos are cradled between lyrical passages that tremble with breakout rock stamina. A Bayou flavor lurks in several tracks, creating a strange fusion of bluesy funk and progressive tendencies. The result is goodtime music that will get you dancing."
-Matt Howarth (Soniccuriosity.com) 9pm.

Open mic is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.

We offer $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

All admission proceeds go directly to the Center which provides clothing, household items, street survival, outreach and advocacy, crisis intervntion and other much needed services on Cleveland's near west side. For more info on the Center, visit www.wsccenter.org.

Birdhouse Gourds hasn't played together in well over one year. Come see them live again at The Winchester. The charismatic singing, succinct guitar and mandolin work, and potent rhythm section have garnered a loyal audience that knows they'll be treated to inspired songs and a great performance each and every show.

Saul Glennon provides the universe with well-crafted offbeat pop tunes influenced by the likes of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Who, Elvis Costello, with a touch of Burt Bacharach and Todd Rundgren thrown in for good measure. 9pm. $10.00.

Open mic is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.

We offer $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

Open mic is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.

We offer $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

The Vig is the new incarnation of the band that once was Cactus 12. Sam Getz is the guitarist in The Vig and he is currently touring the country with the amazingly popular Kate Voegele, who has risen out of Cleveland with more fanfare Nationally than in her home town! Sam will lead The Vig with his high strung guitar lines and vocals in this new project of his. Tickets are $10.00. 9pm.

Open mic is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.

We offer $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

Open mic is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.

We offer $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

Roy Book Binder

Roy (left) w/ Pinetop Perkins (right)

"Behind the humor lurks a musical master."
Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

JORMA KAUKONEN RECORDS BOOK BINDER SONG ON LATEST ALBUM... "STARS IN MY CROWN"

"Nobody writes in the idiom better than Roy Book Binder. He is a master player, singer, writer and teller of tales… true tales. He wrote THE PREACHER PICKED THE GUITAR and passed it on to me. It is an honor to include it here." Jorma Kaukonen 2/16/07

"Book Binder is one of the finest blues finger pickers active today."
- Blues Review Magazine.

ROY BOOK BINDER, is a Blues Singing, guitar picking, song writing raconteur, and has been for the past 30 years! Roy has been interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR's Fresh Air, featured on the Emmy award winning segment of the PBS TV series EGG Art in America, and appeared more than 30 times on Ralph Emory's highly regarded TV series Nashville Now.

Book Binder has been included in THE BIG BOOK OF BLUES, as well as THE BLUES WHO'S WHO!! Roy has been continually touring across America in his tour bus, which has been his home for the last thirty years, as well as performing internationally.

Back in the early 1960s, Roy learned his craft from the legendary blind street singer, Reverend Gary Davis, who was thrust into the national spotlight when Peter, Paul, and Mary recorded his song "If I Had My Way." After two years of traveling the folk-blues circuit with his mentor, Roy struck out on his own. Along the way, he befriended Pink Anderson, an old Carolina medicine show performer (who by the way was the "Pink" in Pink Floyd, while Floyd Council, another Carolina bluesman, was the Floyd.) Pink's stories and songs will forever be kept alive as long as Roy has a stage to perform on...

Roy has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Hot Tuna, and J.J. Cale. He has been invited to many festivals including: The National StoryTelling Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and MerleFest where he has hosted the acoustic blues stage for the past twelve years. Guitarist Pete Cavano opens the show. Tickets are $15.00. 8:30pm.

Brittany and band play acoustic bluegrass music with a folk touch. You will hear old standards as well as other bluegrass and folk songs. Brittany is adept at vocals. She is also an incredibly talented mandolin player. Brittany, along with the other musicians in the Almost Acoustic Band (including guitarist Brent Hopper) will present a professional and entertaining show! Tickets are $5.00. 9pm.

Open mic is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.

We offer $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 "Solo Showcase"
Anthony Touarti's "Shiny Rock" - Solo Acoustic music on the front tavern stage. 9pm. FREE!

Open mic is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.

We offer $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

The League of Proper Musicians is a group of deciduous troubadours hailing from everywhere. They are releasing their FIRST CD EVER here at The Winchester.

All members of the group are adept at arranging notes into both written and improvised patterns. Members of the League take an oath upon joining the group. First, all music will be fabricated in an attempt to move people's mind, body, and/or soul. Second, no one in the group will get an Emo haircut. Third, and most important, it's sexy time all the time (there have been rumors of children actually being conceived at League concerts.)

What results is a blend of Funk, Fusion, Latin, and Progressive music that sets the League apart from their peers while keeping them accessible to both the average music fan as well as schooled musicians. Tickets are $10.00 and include a copy of their CD. 9pm.

Anthony Gomes, the award winning, acclaimed tough-rockin' soulful singer-guitarist and his rough ‘n’ tumble Nashville-based outfit, are taking on the world.

Drawing on the musical core that links blues, rock, soul and country, he’s joined by the New Soul Cowboys, featuring bassist David Karns, drummer Peter Lang and keyboardist Dylan St. John.

“First and foremost, we are Southern Rock,” Gomes says. “We mine rock, blues, country and gospel in our soul sonic force.” The bands' scorch and riot sound is definitely right in line with the best of Southern Rock past and today's rockin' country. In fact, a Soul Cowboy alumnus is none other than that Redneck Woman herself Gretchen Wilson, right out of the Nashville “Music Mafia.” Tickets are $15.00. 9pm.

Saturday, April 5th, 2008
Freekbass, The Doug Johns Duo
Freekbass is a guy AND a band, and they are both returning to the Winchester in grand style. Freebass the guy comes equipped with funky costumes and custom BASS guitar and the blessings of Bootsy Collins of whom Freek is his protege. This funk trio lays down a groove and keeps it going all night, complete with an M.C. like James Brown. Local Bass hero Doug Johns who played with Neil Zaza for years, opens the show at 9pm. Tickets are $10.00.

The Winchester
12112 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OHio
(216) 226-5681
www.thewinchester.net

Friday, April 4th, 2008
Johnny A. / Pete Cavano opens.
Johnny is a jazz/rock/blues guitarist who even has his own signature guitar made by GIBSON and available retail to the public for $6,500.00!!

"He's not a blues guitarist, although he sometimes bends stinging notes like B.B. King. Nor is he a jazz guitarist, although there are elements of Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell in his music. And Johnny A. is certainly not a pure rock guitarist a la Eddie Van Halen or Steve Vai.

"What dictates what I do," he says, "is the song that I'm playing.' " Johnny A. has been in Peter Wolf (from J.Giels) Band and toured with Peter Frampton as well. This instrumental virtuoso and his band bring their sultry sounds back to the Winchester for the second time. $12.00. Pete Cavano opens at 9pm.

The Winchester
12112 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OHio
(216) 226-5681
www.thewinchester.net

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Coco Montoya -
Coco leads his band back to the Winchester for the fourth time! His blues guitar is well known from the Bluesbreakers and his solo (with band) Alligator Records releases have been very well received by critics and fans alike. If you like "real deal" blues guitar, we'll see you tonight. $15.00. 9pm. No opener.

Friday, March 7th, 2008
Morticia's Chair, Rydr -
Morticia's Chair is a local act that is led by singer/guitarist/songwriter Marc K. He has a distinctive voice that has as often been compared to Jim Morrison as it has to a swashbuckling pirate. It's Pirate Rock! Marc was in earlier days in the band Screwtractor. They put on a nice rock show like you would have expected when regular rock shows ruled the roost. Rydr is an acoustic duo that opened fo Molkie Cole last year. $5.00. 9:30pm

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Wooden Ships - Acoustic blues duo. Tavern Stage, 9pm, FREE.

Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Jason Ricci & New Blood -
Jason is the best harmonica player in America. Period. There are none better including everyone you may be thinking about right now. He is that good. Jason is sqeezing in some club dates between festivals and we are lucky enough to get him for the second time. He is half blues and half rock and will blow you away. Elm Street Blues Band opens at 9pm. Tickets are $12.00.

Friday, February 29th, 2008
One Under -
With members coming from ekoostik Hookah, The Shantee and The Ark, the band members of One Under sound jubilant to be out of their previous situations and making music together. The lyrics of “Joyful Days Ahead” may reference a blissful romantic getaway, but it also elicits an aura of positivity at a time when it’s not that difficult to wake up, see a preview of the day's events on TV, and erupt in a foul mood. Of course, the spirit of the song easily describes the mindset of the band. Hippie Jams from Columbus at their best. Local act NEWPORT opens. $10.00. 9pm.

Pandora.com, a very popular internet radio website is holding a panel discussion at Tower City and afterward will be filming our Acoustic Open Mic Night on Thursday 2/28/08!

This could be your big chance to be seen! Filming will take place during our ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHT on Thursday 2/28/08 at 8pm! Don't be late!
Visit www.pandora.com to check out the radio station!

Cy Vereshak performs acoustic music on the front tavrn stage. FREE 9pm.

Every Tuesday & Thursday is Acoustic Open Mic Night.
Open mic nght is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners. We are now offering $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
BMZ - CD release party -
BMZ recorded their live cd at the Winchester some months ago, now fittingly they are releasing it here. BMZ features Jim Bacha on Bass and vocals, who was previously in many well known local bands like Clearlight and currently one of Peanuts All Stars. The sound is bit reminisent of a modern day KISS. Just $5.00. 9pm.

Friday, February 22nd, 2008
70 Lewis, Derica -
70 Lewis is a local band that includes jazz and rock elements. Their terrific musicianship abounds. Derica was the guitarist in local favs Cobra Verde and now strikes out on his own with an opening set of blues rock. $5.00. 9:30pm.

Every Tuesday & Thursday is Acoustic Open Mic Night.
Open mic nght is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents and some early beginners. We are now offering $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Amy Steinberg -
Amy is a loud jewish singer/keyboardist/acoustic guitar playing/comedian/therapist/camp counselor that will wow you with her voice, amaze you with her performance and warm you with her group hug of a show. 9pm. $5.00.