Heather St. Marie of Hydrovide

Featured Event

The Phantasy Concert Club (11802 Detroit Ave.)

Wednesday September 26th it’s Machina, Hydrovibe, Egypt Central, Soulidium, Worst Case Scenarioand more.

Machina describe themselves as, “a new generation of intricate, multilayered rock; a melodic blend of alternative post-grunge fused with new metal.” I’d just call it radio friendly modern rock, but I suppose that doesn’t sound nearly as interesting. Anyway, the band features members of Future Leaders of the World (vocalist Phil Taylor), Evanescence (guitarist John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray) and Mourningside (guitarist Jack Wiese).

Melodic hard rockers Hydrovibe started out in Louisiana, founded by vocalist Heather St. Marie and guitarist Mat Dauzat. Seeking better opportunities, the two moved to LA where Mat got a gig as guitarist in Kelly Osbourne’s band. Meanwhile Mat and Heather continued writing and recording demos. One of the band’s songs, “Killer Inside”, was featured on the soundtrack to Saw III, and the band released a 5 song EP of the same title. The band plans to return to LA in October to finish up their debut full length album.

Tennessee based Egypt Central also blend metal and alternative rock. Their self released album managed to nab them spots on two major movie soundtracks, with “Over and Under” being heard in The Condemned and “Taking You Down” showing up in The Cave.

This is an all-ages show and starts at 7pm. Admission is $12 (plus service charge) in advance at all Ticketmaster locations or $14 the day of the show.

Bela Dubby (13321 Madison Ave.)

Saturday September 22nd it’s Stoned By Magic and Debutante. Stoned by Magic is a Cleveland based duo playing trippy doomy rock. Debutante are from Pittsburgh and sound kind of like Portishead, but with more of a creepy vibe. Admission is free. This all ages show starts at 9 p.m.

The Hi Fi Concert Club (11729 Detroit Ave.)

Thursday September 20th it’s Columbia Records recording artists Absent Star with Wolf Cookies. Absent Star are a melodic alternative rock band from Chicago in the vein of Radiohead, The Killers, Coldplay, and the like. Hinckley, Ohio’s Wolf Cookies open. 18 and over. Show starts at 9 p.m.

Now That’s Class (11213 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland)

Thursday September 20th it’s Cola Freaks (“Killed by Death” punk band from Denmark), The Bill Bondsmen (hardcore punk from Detroit), The Darvocets (spaced out Clevo punk) and Double Negative (hardcore punk from North Carolina). Start time is listed as 9pm. 18 and over.

The Winchester Tavern (12112 Madison Ave.)

Saturday September 22nd it’s Marc Ford. Ford joined The Black Crowes on their second album, 1992’s The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, his more technical guitar playing adding considerably to the band’s sound. Ford remained with the Crowes for 3 albums, ultimately parting ways with the group in 1997. Ford released his debut solo album in 2002, and his most recent, Weary and Wired, came out this year. This is an all ages show and admission is $7. Show starts at 9 pm.