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Andy Timko to play Acoustic Sunday Nights at Whiskey Ranch

Singer and songwriter Andy Timko has been on the concert trail playing shows in Delaware, Pensylvania and West Virginia.  The Youngstown, Ohio native is back in Ohio and will be playing a series of acoustic shows at the Whiskey Ranch in Green, Ohio on Sunday nights.

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Tom Frietchen Heads Back to Studio to Record Third Album

Tom Frietchen uses the catch phrase “Rock and Roll with Country Soul,” and it couldn’t be more fitting for the Strongsville, Ohio native. Growing up Frietchen always had a passion for music and started playing guitar at age 10 and was writing songs when he was still in his teens....Read More »


Mark Leach Getting Radio Airplay with "If You're Down"

A very special congratulations to Mark Leach who has been getting his song “If You’re Down” played on country radio in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Ontario. The song is from the Barberton, Ohio natives latest EP Homemade and already has more than 7,000 views on youtube.

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Erica Dawn Victorious at HOB Live Music Showcase

The acts come from Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago and cities all around when they get the opportunity to play at the Live Music Showcase which was at the House of Blues in Cleveland on Sunday, September 18.  As diverse as where they are from, is as diverse as what kind of...Read More »


Ryan Michael and The Redneck Romeos Ready to Perform and Record

Ryan Michael and The Redneck Romeos

Getting out in the summer is key for everyone in Northeast Ohio, especially the bands that fill their show schedules. Ryan Michael and the Redneck Romeos have had a busy summer playing fairs and festivals and shows all over the state and outside Ohio, too.

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Scene Magazine Presents Pig & Whiskey in Willoughby

Pig & Whiskey

Scene Magazine presents Pig & Whiskey in Downtown Willoughby August 26-28 with over 14 BBQ restaurants, over 50 whiskeys, bourbons and scotches and 20 beers in the beer garden.  One of the highlights is the rib compettion and there is also plenty of live music, including all country...Read More »


The Caliber Band - Cleveland's Country Cover Band

The Caliber Band returns once again to the WGAR Country Jam at Black River Landing in Lorain, Ohio on Saturday, August 6.  The group is one of the area’s premier country cover bands and has been a staple at the annual country music event since 2010.

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County Line Band Wins Battle for the Jam

The Ashland based County Line Band edged out the competition in this year’s WGAR Battle for the Jam which was held at the Thirsty Cowboy in Medina, Ohio.  The five piece band was humbled when they found out that they had won and are looking forward to the opportunity to...Read More »


The Eric Sowers Band Releases Debut Album

The Eric Sowers Band

He grew up in a small Northern Ohio town called Sycamore, and has slowly worked hard to make a name for himself across Ohio playing shows from Kent and Port Clinton to Avon and Columbus. Eric Sowers may have gotten a late start in music by not...Read More »


WGAR Battle for the Jam - Round Four

This week will be the fourth and final round of the WGAR Battle for the Jam at Thirsty Cowboy in Medina, Ohio.  This Thursday, July 28 the last two competing acts will be Kyle Thomas & Big Machine (8pm) and Matt VanFossen (9pm).

The first three weeks of the battle for the...Read More »


Amanda Jones Releases Video for "Picture In Your Helmet"

The new video from Amanda Jones for the single “Picture In Your Helmet” was recently released and is not only a song with a great story and message, but the quality of the video and direction takes the song to a place that should tug at more than a few...Read More »


Battle for the Jam Roster Announced

Thirsty Cowboy in Medina announced the bands that will be playing in the Battle for the Jam on Thursdays in July.  Each week the club hosts two bands that each get a 45 minute set to play for the crowd.  The winner will play at Thirsty...Read More »


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