Songs of Christmas: 'Jingle Bell Mash'
JD Eicher & the Goodnights' album "Into Place" has gotten a lot of play in the Gray household since its release in September.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: All Dave Grohl edition
If you're like me, you've probably been thinking, "You know what would make this Christmas special? Hearing Nirvana sing a Christmas carol.
View ArticleAnother day; another QB
CLEVELAND -- The Browns took another step to shore up their battered quarterback position Tuesday with the signing of Caleb Hanie.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: The David Mayfield Parade's 'They Shined Up Rudolph's Nose'
I don't usually do a top 10 albums list, but if I do one for 2013 The David Mayfield Parade's "Good Man Down" will be on i.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Christmastime in Painesville'
In the mid-'90s, Youngstown's Slack Jaw received plenty of airplay on modern rock station WENZ-FM in Cleveland, primarily for the song "I Could Crack (Anytime).
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: Red Wanting Blue sings 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch'
Red Wanting Blue isn't really local. The band calls Columbus home.
View ArticleCampbell is the man
CLEVELAND -- Browns quarterback Jason Campbell has made a quick recovery from a concussion, which means he will start when the Browns take on the New England Patriots in a road game Sunday.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: A Red Wanting Blue twofer
I'm doing a Red Wanting Blue twofer for "The Songs of Christmas," mainly because I didn't know this song existed until I was double checking to make sure the link worked with yesterday's pos.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'The Way in a Manger'
Today's edition of "The Songs of Christmas" couldn't get more local: she sits about three desks from me.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Still Love Christmas'
I'm going to start broadening the scope of "The Songs of Christmas," but I'll at least keep it in Ohio for one more day.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Christmas Is Coming'
Payolas are a largely forgotten early '80s band, one of those groups that flickered past on MTV without ever quite reaching even one-hit-wonder status. They're Haircut 100 minus "Love Plus One.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Thanks for Christmas'
Let's keep the '80s vibe going from yesterday with XTC. XTC, led by Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding, produced some of the most complex Beatlesque pop/new wave of the era.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects'
One of the things I'm thankful for this holiday season is a healthy Sharon Jones. Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings had a big 2013 planned a new album ready for release, lots of touring and appearances...
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Christmas in L.A.'
While some of the "Songs of Christmas" picks have been oldies, today is brand new release by The Killers, who put out an original Christmas song every year with the proceeds going to the fight against...
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'
Last night I watched the documentary "20 Feet from Stardom," a loving look at unsung backup singers.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)'
It's Sunday. I'm off. So I'm keeping this post short, like a Ramones song. Click the link to the right and enjoy the cheesy vide.
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'Tiny Tree Christmas'
Today's "Song of Christmas" was featured in a commercial for a major retailer a couple years ago. I used to be in the never-sell-out, "This-Note's-for-You" camp, and I still respect those musicians who...
View ArticleSongs of Christmas: 'River'
This confession could get me drummed out Snooty Music Critics Association of America, but I've never really cared for Joni Mitchell. There's something about her that annoys m.
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