SEE IT LIVE Fat Fish Blue
216.875.6000
www.fatfishblue.com
Got the blues? Let Fat Fish Blue's Louisiana-Creole cuisines 'n live jazz and blues (6 nights a week)
chase them away. Nighttown
216.795.0550
www.nighttowncleveland.com
From the outside, it looks like a small neighborhood place, but looks can be deceiving. Voted one of
the top 100 jazz clubs in the world by Down Beat magazine with music nearly every night. Brothers Lounge
216.226.2767
www.brotherslounge.com
A revitalized Cleveland tradition that is once again hammering out great music, food and a trendy wine bar.
Live music is featured every night making the atmosphere at Brothers Lounge truly unique and special. The Beachland Ballroom
216.383.1124
www.beachlandballroom.com
Cleveland’s greatest venue for catching some of the best up-and coming indie rockers. House of Blues Cleveland
216.523.BLUE
www.hob.com/cleveland
An intimate concert hall showcasing rock memorabilia and headlining
the nation’s top acts.  Wondering who has the best jukeboxes in CLE? Read about it here.
Looking for places to buy actual vinyl records? Link here for the spin.
LOCAL MUSIC ON THE RISE It’s not just headlining national acts making all the noise these days. The local Cleveland music scene
has always been known to belt out iconic bands onto the mainstream radio waves. Check out this
cover story by Scene Magazine about 12 up-and-coming local bands looking to make it big in 2009. But first take a peek at some of Cleveland Plus’ favorite musicians that made it to the main stage. The Black Keys
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Eric Carmen
Tracy Chapman
Devo
James Gang
Levert
Macy Gray
Nine Inch Nails
O’Jays
Pere Ubu
The Pretenders
Raspberries
Robert Lockwood, Jr.
Scott Weiland + Click here to read an interview with The Black Keys and find out what they love about Cleveland Plus. |
Make a musical pilgrimage to the town where an integrated audience turned out in droves in March of 1952 for the first official rock n’ roll concert--The Moondog Coronation Ball. Explore the plentiful bars, clubs and outdoor amphitheaters where local artists and national acts play live nightly.
FEATURED EVENTS
 24th Annual Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
April 4, 2009
www.rockhall.com
Link here for more on the weeklong celebration in Cleveland, details on the inductees, ticket info and more. For a truly rockin' itinerary click here.
The actual Induction is at Public Hall and, since tickets sold out quickly, the Rock Hall is now hosting a live simulcast of the event. Two lucky guests will be whisked away to the Induction in rock star style--winners will be drawn promptly at 7:30pm.  Majic 105.7 Moondog Coronation Ball
Quicken Loans Arena
March 28, 2009
www.theqarena.com
The original 1952 Moondog concert in Cleveland is considered the first rock and roll concert, so it's fitting that its modern incarnation featuring seminal music figures kick off Rock Hall induction week. Catch Three Dog Night, Tommy James and the Shondells, Peter Noone, Jerry Butler and the irrepresible Little Richard.
 From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
April 1, 2009 - Spring 2010
www.rockhall.com/calendar
The world’s first exhibit devoted to the life and music of Bruce Springsteen includes several of his guitars, handwritten lyrics, posters and handbills from all phases of his career and the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
he purchased after the success of Born to Run.
 Tri-C JazzFest
PlayhouseSquare
Thurs, April 23 – Sun, May 3, 2009
www.tricjazzfest.com
Dave Brubeck and George Benson are among the jazz greats helping Tri-C JazzFest celebrate its 30th anniversary. Additional performers include Buddy Guy with John Scofield, a "Latin Night" concert with Eddie Palmieri y La Perfecta II with Grupo Fuego, Sachal Vasandani, Ernie Krivda, Eddie Baccus Sr. and others.
APPROPRIATELY ROCK N' ROLL EATS
 Melt Bar + Grilled
216.226.3699
www.meltbarandgrilled.com
Melt features more than 20 different thick takes on the grilled cheese--each with their own unique twist. Owner/chef Matt Fish is a musician and his eatery’s menus are printed on classic rock album covers.
 Hard Rock Café
216.830.7625
www.hardrock.com
An international experience, “Love All, Serve All.”
 Great Lakes Brewing Company
216.771.4404
www.greatlakesbrewing.com
An eco-friendly restaurant and brewery that names their hand-crafted beers after local historical figures and events. Try a Moondog – named after the first rock n’ roll concert
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