The Hi Fi Concert Club (11729 Detroit Avenue. Lakewood, OH)

Friday May 4th it’s the punky glam (or is it glammy punk?) of Cleveland’s Vanity Crash and Pittsburgh’s Science Fiction Idols. Also on the bill: Cleveland alt rockers Mona V, and the damaged pop of Youngstown’s The Zou. For more info call the club at (216) 521-8878.

Friday May 11th it’s ex-Misfits vocalist Michale Graves with Creepshow 1977, Sappy Bell, and Rockabye Ransom. For more info call the club at (216) 521-8878.

The Winchester Tavern (12112 Madison Avenue. Lakewood, OH)

Friday May 4th it’s The Rick Ray Band. For more info on Rick, read my interview with him this issue. This is a CD release show for the new Rick Ray Band album ‘Nothing to Lose’. All Ages. Show starts at 9:30. Admission is $5.

Saturday May 12th it’s The Gary Hoey band. Gary started out as a guitar shredder in the eighties metal mold, and scored a minor hit in this style with a cover of Focus’ instrumental “Hocus Pocus” taken from his 1993 debut album. Hoey later moved in more of a surf guitar direction, and has even collaborated with the “king of the surf guitar” Dick Dale, who ranks Hoey as one of his favorite guitar players ever. All ages. Show starts at 9:00 pm. Admission is $15.