Ides of March....Cleveland Country Blogspot
posted by Mrs. Webster at 5:40 AM
Thursday, March 01, 2007
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March 1, 007
Is it SPRING yet?
Loving the month of March already...no need to spell check.
March 2006 archives...words said, words posted, and words protected.
By the 2006 IDES...Cleveland country had run amok, and still has NOT recovered.
Happy March to everyone! I heard possible thunderstorms today...a sign of Spring? I sure hope so.
In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb?
I thought it was supposed to reach 50 today. If it did, it was before 1:00 and then went downhill. I was cold at lunch !!! Can't wait to lay by the pool and drink beer and listen to county music. That's what I'm waiting for....beer and sunshine.
Thursday Night Country
Lawless @ Blue Moose
Oh Yea! Beer, Country Music, and a pool. Now all we need is a shotgun.
March 3, 007
Good Morning
The sun is shining, and I can see our backyard.
It's green! Flowers are sprouting, trees are budding, birds are chirping, and a wood pecker has found treasures out there somewhere.
If I didn't know better...I would proclaim SPRING has arrived.
It's been a wild week outside the blog bubble. Most women my age are slowing down...me I'm back on the fast track in corporate America. Thought I was too old, too set in my ways, and way too LEFT. NOT so!
Mr. Webster is adjusting to my hectic schedule without complaint.
I missed his first gig at the Parma Tavern last night. I was sound asleep before his first set ended.
Good Lord...I can barely remember a thing he said about the Parma Tavern, or who he ran into.
According to my phone log, we chatted for 8 minutes. LOL!
Here's what I do remember; he loves me and he wants to venture out to ACE's tonight!
"Heartaches by the number,
Troubles by the score."
What else did Harlan write?
It's SATURDAY night!
For your dining, dancing, dating and drinking pleasure;
Backwoods...ACE's
Conestoga...Fat Boy's
Curtis brothers...The Dog House
Lawless...Jewel's Dance Hall
Logan Wells...Palmer's Lounge
Relentless...The Shamrock
Smoking Gunn...Route 82 Tavern
77 South...Ashtabula Eagles
Uptown Country...Nashville
Hey all...
I see ya all have been straggling in all day long.
We did NOT make it to ACE's last night.
For the 194the time; LOVE this PLACE. Although, I have NOT personally seen the bathrooms that have the ladies curtains ruffled.
We had a plan, with objectives, steps and timelines.
Seeing Foot/Backwoods appeared to be obtainable when we left small town America.
The truth is...we had trouble getting past the PASTA.
We had to wait 25 minutes for a table, and hours for dinner...we indulged gratuitously.
It was late...we VOTED to go WEST where the flying monkeys dwell.
BTW: From a REVENUE stand point...bike nights do very well!
Play some SYNYRD!
The Girls are at Willoughby Brewing tonight.
Today in Country Music
Are you a chart geek…like me?
This weeks Billboard, GAC and CMT all in one spot
Right Here!
March 5, 007
Today is a horrific anniversary in country music history: In 1963, Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas, and Randy Hughes died in a plane crash in Camden, Tenn.
On a local level...it ain't too pretty either. Ya see, a year ago today was the LAST time Mr. Webster guested with Laredo.
That in of itself is NOT a big deal.
It's what we witnessed first hand at Willoughby Brewing from Ross/Todd regarding the "mutual decision" to release Frank to Backwoods.
We were stunned...at the petty remarks, laughing, mocking and general disregard for a human being.
March 6, 007
Why do I sift through the archives...you ask?
Why do I keep re-hashing?
Cause it ain't resolved!
I've been stewing for a year...and my wrath was exacerbated January 1, 2007.
Ya see, I am a vindictive biotch, and quite honestly, I am OK with that. It's the truth!
It's ALL the happy horse sh#t, that comes from the SOT corral that isn't true...
March 6, 2006
Todd said...
Yes, we have made a change in the band. With a mutually agreed decision Frank is no longer with Laredo. But, as stated by Foot he will be playing with Backwoods. We wish Frank the best of luck. Our new lead guitar player is Todd "T-Bone" Baker. If you all want to know more about him come on out to a show and meet him. We also will have more info on our site soon. There you all heard it from the horses mouth.
Let it go...you say!
YOU WISH!
The Frank story is just the beginning. The campaign to malign myself and my husband started a year ago and continues to this very minute.
Morning to all! (Posters and those who refuse to admit they read included).
Web, on one hand I'd say SOT is so not worth an ounce of your time. On the other hand, everyone knows the "mutual decision" spin was a lie and it shows that decency is not alive and well in their neck of the woods. They'll say ANYTHING to try and make themselves look better.
Daylight savings time is this weekend and only 31 more days until the home opener!! Spring is on its way!!
The Dillards were regulars on what TV show?
The Andy Griffith Show.
Molly
Mr. Webster will be so pleased!
You get the extra credit for the day!
IDOL...yeaaaaaaa!
Just a thought...
How many searchs for Saddle Ridge actually land there?
March 7, 007
Spring forward into another blast of ole man winter.
Looking forward to the girls on IDOL tonight.
I havent even watched American Idol since the auditions. So I have nothing to say about it LOL
AND IM sick of the snow too.. daylight savings this weekend lets hope it starts really warming up!!
If all the men on Idol didn't try sounding like Justin T. they might have a chance.
The front page guy wrote a big hit for Willie and Waylon. What was it?
Wednesday Night
Lawless @ ACE's
Mrs. Webster home watching American Idol...and laughing!
March 8, 007
Good Morning
I so HAD to watch "The Wedding Bells" after American Idol last night. What a SWEET time slot for a new show.
OK...turns out I am NOT smarter than a fifth grader, even with a masters.
Trust me
NO one asked me directly, but it's out there for ALL to ponder...so, I'll answer.
...cause I am a human being with vast shortcomings, NOT a divine perfect entity.
Thank GOD for forgiveness.
Elaborating further:
Ya desire to be above it all...but dabble in the discord every day.
Ya don't want anyone to know what your thinking...but ya post it?
Ya tell people ya have witnessed deviant behavior, heard the stories, received hate mail...but ya don't want to be part of the controversy.
Hmmmmmmmm?
I watched the Wedding Bells show too. I loved it ! As long as they stick to the antics of planning a wedding. Don't want them delving too much into the personal lives of the characters. I want fantasy not reality !!! Like laying by the pool drinking beer..........
I have a lead on a very cool bass playing job if anyone is intrested. House gig, I believe 2 or 3 nights a week. Needs to be a commited person. Drop me a note if you fill the bill. J.Z.
p.s. Country Music of course.
March 9, 007
Good Morning
Love the stats...they are the proof in the puddin.
Readers out number "posters" by hundreds.
NEW returning "readers" every single day.
Readers who claim NOT to be "readers" are racking up significant measurable statistics.
Library "readers"...17 different locations in the past 25,000 visits.
Locked referrers...you are kidding.
Googlers...a hundred a day.
Myspacers...another hundred a day.
Sponsors...18
Blog...1/2 million hits and counting.
A half million hits! That's a lot of people who don't read the blog.
"The girls all look prettier at closing time."
Join the Swamp Boogie Band at Paddy's Pub on Ridge Road tonight at 9:00. Janis for everyone!
March 10, 007
The Free Times Music Awards.
Better late than never, maybe ya have already read it...
There are 18 paragraphs of text dedicated to the coverage of the Awards. Most of it ain't pretty.
Amid paragraph nine...
Hillbilly Idol
acknowledged the diversity of the event as it accepted Best Country trophy.
That’s it...13 words for BEST Country.
OK, so it's 14 words!
Remember...I am NOT as smart as a fifth grader.
Good Lord...I woke up at 5:13 today without the alarm. I slept in a whopping 13 minutes.
Friday is great, lately I am MORE thankful for Saturday.
I've been a busy girl this morning. A new post here, there, on Frank's page, and a LEFT update.
Laundry is started, dishwasher is unloaded, one bathroom cleaned, yapped on the phone, emails under control, NEW Top Friends...now it's time to SURF.
It's Saturday Night...sorta late!
For your dining, dancing, dating and drinking pleasure:
Conestoga...The Shamrock
Heartland...Fat Boy's
Lawless...Dusty Armadillo
Logan Wells...The Red Onion
Marshall Law...Orioles
Mustang Sally...Knuckleheads
Relentless...Red Dog Saloon
Roadhouse...Lake Erie Harley
Silver Spur...Wadsworth Eagles
Smoking Gunn Band...Phoenix
Straight Shooter...Jewel's Dance Hall
Texas toast...Kiley's
Uptown Country...Sandusky Eagles
Vicious Cycle...Cabana's Mentor
He's the guy on the Mavericks stuff.
Rocky John--Who you talkin' 'bout, Willis?
March 11, 007
Sunday Country @ Wlloughby Brewing
Lawless
ACM Nominees
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Brooks and Dunn
Kenny Chesney
Tim McGraw
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
TOP MALE VOCALIST
Toby Keith
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST
Sara Evans
Martine McBride
Carrie Underwood
Faith Hill
Miranda Lambert
TOP VOCAL GROUP
Diamond Rio
Little Big Town
Lonestar
Rascal Flatts
Emerson Drive
TOP VOCAL DUO
Big and Rich
Brooks and Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers
TOP NEW MALE VOCALIST
Rodney Atkins
Craig Morgan
Chris Young
TOP NEW FEMALE VOCALIST
Miranda Lambert
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift
TOP NEW DUO OR VOCAL GROUP
Heartland
Little Big Town
The Wreckers
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
"Hillbilly Deluxe" - Brooks and Dunn
"It Just Comes Natural" - George Strait
"Me and My Gang" - Rascal Flatts
"Some Hearts" - Carrie Underwood
"These Days"- Vince Gill
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
"Would You Go With Me" - Josh Turner
"What Hurts The Most" - Rascal Flatts
"I Loved Her First" - Heartland
"Give It Away" - George Strait
"Before He Cheats" - Carrie Underwood
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Amarillo Sky"
"Before He Cheats"
"Give It Away"
"If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)"
"Would You Go With Me"
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"8th of November" - Big and Rich
"Amarillo Sky" - Jason Aldean
"Before He Cheats" - Carrie Underwood
"Hillbilly Deluxe" - Brooks and Dunn
"Seashores of Old Mexico" - George Strait
Hmmmmmmmm...what's missing?
Hate Mail
Brother J and I disagree...I'm saving my hate mail for a rainy day.
Bashfest
The bashers don't live here anymore. The MOST egregious bashers boycott posting @ clevelandcountry.blogspot.com., cause then they would have to admit they are readers. LOL!
Anonymous Readers...ya all are cracking me up.
Ziggy
Thanks for the ecard. Try setting up a Google account. The NEW and IMPROVED blog format sucks! I hate it too!
JDH
It's been ten phone-calls.
MySpace
Senator Barack Obama in my MySPACE TOP Friends, sends my "country" friends into a tizz.
I was very popular with writers of hate mail over Music Row Democrats in my TOP Friends.
OH...many hate the Dixie Chicks too!
I have recently "friended" the publishers of "I HATE Bill Oreilly" and Rednecks & Bluenecks: The Politics of Country Music". I have located and friended progressive talk radio, the DNC, and a potpourri of other "LEFTIES".
Take that, Bro!
Too bad Streetsboro is so far away.
It's Mae Young's birthday!
Who saw the Rock Hall induction ceremony last nite? I felt that Velvet Revolver was a disgrace to Van Halen. It made me ill watching them tear apart that song.
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I've been having trouble posting....it's beautiful outside!
Don't want anyone to think I'm one of THEM, just a reader!
Caught a few songs Sat. night by a newer band around here called Shameless. I thought they sounded pretty good. They tell me they've been playing in the Medina/Brunswick area but they'll be at Ace's this Sat. afternoon.
"I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair"
March 13, 007
Mr. Webster
NO...sweetie pie, YOU do NOT need a rocken chair just yet! Ya STILL put thirty year olds to shame!
Love you!
Molly
Shameless has been around for bout a year is a Garth Brooks tribute...and bills itself as the premier Garth Brooks tribute band in the land. AWWWWWWW...I know you are NOT one of THEM!
Char
YEP...Spring is in the air, but SNOW is in the forecast.
Hey Web! Keep missing ya. I know - I've been wanting to see Shameless for a while now but they hadn't been playing much in these parts. Always checking the website though.
Guess it's going to be a rather chilly St. Patrick's Day for anyone going to the parade. Downright warm today though!
March 14, 007
Dial Idol has Lakisha, Melinda and Sanjanya safe...every one else is a toss up in the margin of error.
More on the Idol thread.
March 13th is a great day. That's mini-me's bday as well.. Yesterday was beautiful but short lived.. Raining like cats and dogs here.. And i get to drive from the airport to Chagrin in this GRRRR lol
"They called her Wildfire."
Catch Shameless Saturday at Ace's early in the afternoon.
What band made $234,000,000 last year?
Wednesday Night Country
Curtis Brothers @ ACE's
I wish it were.
I'm with you guys. Come on Friday.
Saturday will be fun too ! See ya'll at Ace's.
Thursday Night Country
Lawless @ The Blue Moose
Well, it's here - FRIDAY! Finally....
I don't know where she finds these guys!
Swamp Boogie on down to Savannahs tonight for a break from the country. It's refreshing!
March 16, 007
Friday is FINE...
Saturday is EVEN better!
I just walked in the door from the day job.
Friday Night
Buck Wyld...Jewel's Dance Hall
Conestoga...ACE's
Curtis Brothers...Bullfrog's Cafe
Heartland...Fat Boy's
Kentucky Thunder...McCarthy's Avon Lake
Lawless...Slam Jam's
Logan Wells...McKinley Eagles
Marshall Law...Csonka's
Montana...Lizzy's
Mr. Webster/Swamp...The Savannah
NOT...guesting with Heartland
Relentless...Dusty Armadillo
Silver Spur...The Shamrock
Tabloid Twangers...Mahall's Lanes
Uptown Country...Sandusky Amvets
Vicious Cycle...Main Street Saloon
Whiskey Daredevils..The Underground
Couple of things before I wind down and crash...and then it will be Saturday! AMEN!
First
God love my husband, he's such a gracious and kind human being!
He forgives, and always turns the other cheek.
EVERYTIME, Mr. Webster runs into SOMEONE...I ask him, has SOMEONE apologized for threatening to kick your ass, or are is SOMEONE still pretending I made the whole thing up?
Second
Folks are STILL ice skating outside.
NOT a good sign!
Dress warm for St. Paddy's Day.
PARADE around if your must.
Hope to see ya at ACE's. Shameless, Tabloid Twangers and Lawless.
Good Lord...A TRIFECTA of COUNTRY!
OH and...JDg
IT didn't work. I drive the "IT" guys at work nuts! Thanks for the LAWLESS MySpace add request.
March 17, 007
The Vietnam Vets of Lorain County are making a last-minute fundraising appeal for the memorial to the 98 servicemen from Lorain county who died in the Vietnam War.
Ya can send a check or money order to Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Lorain County, P.O. Box 258, Lorain, OH 44052.
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Webster,
Nice to see you and Mr. Webster at Ace's. I enjoyed hearing Shameless play. Of course they didn't play Not Counting You as I requested but I did get a free T-shirt so it's all good. I'm stuffed full of corned beef and cabbage and I need a nap. ZZZZZZZZZZZZ
March 18, 007
YEP, it's true...Mr. Webster and I, ventured out of our wicked small town flying monkey comfort zone.
We landed in CLEVELAND, at ACE's, to witness the "premier Garth Brooks tribute band in North America" and humble rockabilly favorites; The Tabloid Twangers.
Heard and observed plenty besides the music...greetings first.
TKF
Great to see you.
BTW: ya look great!
Hope to meet-up with ya again soon...preferably on a patio, sipping margaritas and LOL.
Molly
Ya might as well get used to me calling ya Molly, all the time. About the restaurant ya recommended...NOT so good!
FOOT
Ya know we LOVE you...
I kiss an angel every morning.
I want Lou Porter ringtones.
Great to see you, Foot!
Do you LOVE to HATE Simon Cowell?
Here is a preview from his appearance on 60 Minutes tonight.
Web, sorry you didn't care for the restaurant. I've always enjoyed it. Great to see you and Tim yesterday.
As always, great to see Foot as well!
TimJ - Didn't know it was your birthday. Belated best wishes to you!
OK...I admit it, I am annoyed that Sanjaya is still standing.
This link will take ya to the young woman on a hunger strike until he's voted off American Idol.
starvation for Sanjaya
Molly
The place has new owners. The menu was very limited, quite pricey, and worse yet...the eggplant was mushy.
The carry-out tiramisu was killer though!
timj
I knew it was your birthday...but we are ignoring each other at the moment.
Ziggy
You are cracking me up. It's NOT my fault you had to create a new account. NO...I do NOT require the thingy, where you have to type the letters in the box before ya can post.
Country Sundays
Black River Band @ Willoughby Brewing tonight.
Webster,
Thank you for the compliment.
I am dying for a good Margarita !
BTW do you know if Savanna's has a website? If not how do you know who's playing there?
TimJ,
Sorry,didn't know it was your birthday either. Next time wear one of those It's my birthday banners! Happy Birthday
So, I am a little behind on the times...
but is it possible to enjoy both Laredo and Lawless?
Cowboy
Welcome to the wonderful world of Cleveland country bantering.
I imagine, in a perfect world, the answer to your question...
Yes, it's possible.
TKF
The Savannah
I am a huge fan of Cleveland Country "Music"... and I guess that the bantering goes with it..
however, a lot of it sounds a bit foolish.
It's hard to say one band is "better" then another..
Comparing John and Todd is like comparing a classic Chevy pick-up to a Toyota Tacoma.
I won't say which is which...
But let's just say that the styles and presentation differ slightly..
Is one better then the other?
Even though they sing many of the same songs.. they are not the same style.
Is John more charismatic? Without a doubt... even when he gets up at 4am for a morning tv show. (Yeah, you have had some amusing debates on here.)
However,...
Todd brings a different approach...
Is Kenny Chesney a "better" country singer then Trace Adkins?
Now - I can only imagine the howls that all of you in the peanut gallery are making..
NO - I am not saying that Todd sounds or looks like Trace Adkins... nor am I saying JD is the next Kenny Chesney.
Its just apples and oranges...
I cannot imagine Todd singing Purple Rain... but there are a few songs better suited for him then JD.
And yeah, I happen to enjoy both.
Then again... there are times that I would like to hear something a little different...
How about Backwoods? A touch of classic country...
There are the boys from Canton - Tony Rio and Relentless... they have yet another sound.. and put on a great show.
What's more annoying, though..
is how personal people seem to make this "conflict".
I know them both - and yeah, I think that they are both pretty decent fella's.
Neither are saints - but then again neither are as bad as the various rants presented on here and on other venues.
Anyways...
enough rambling..
But I figured that I would jump in with a splash!
Splash on in...hope ya can swim.
No lifeguards on duty.
Webster,
Thanks a bunch.
Cowboy,
Welcome, too tired to comment tonight.
COWBOY UP...
This blog is a FREE speech forum. It's the one place in Cleveland country where ya can say whatcha want.
YOU and your words are welcome.
If ya really are a newbie...
NO blatant profanity, NO references to body types, NO slurring, homophobia is quickly admonished.
Ummm...I LOVE country music too.
I love my husband, my family, my friends, my country, GOD and the Dixie Chicks.
I hate the war, I think the Commander/CEO is in jaw-dropping denial. I detest Clear Channel...and they detest me.
The UNFORGIN know who they are and why.
If ya could go back to the beginning, ya would read that Cleveland Country Blogspot started out as Webster's Country Diary. The original archive is unavailable to most.
The content I am directly responsible for will ALWAYS be personal and from my perspective. It's my diary and OP/ED.
Hmmm...
Comparing the two Cleveland Country "L" clashing front-men to Classic/Import trucks is an interesting way to splash into Cleveland Country Blogspot.
Chevy/Toyota
Lawless is the better truck.
Oh, don't tell me that you are going to bring politics in this?!?!
ouch!
And we were getting along so well..
;)
I will just count to 100 before responding...
March 19, 007
It's doubtful Mark reads the American Idol thread...
This season is the second year I have been referencing votefortheworst.com.
My post from Thursday
Webster said:
March 15, 007
Bye Bye Brandon and Sanjaya is safe.
Howard Stern has joined the ranks of votefortheworst; and encouraged his audience to vote for Sanjaya.
The votefortheworst folks are quite pleased with themselves, as they continue to gain notoriety, and more and more IDOL haters join the bandwagon.
Who knew there were enough disgruntled struggling "artists", dysfunctional bar bands, jealous former friends, and spiteful IDOL outcasts...to affect the outcome.
The ultimate goal of votefortheworst is for Sanjaya to be the next American Idol...
They will have to settle for Sanjaya in the TOP ten...which is still an atrocity.
6:41 AM
I admit, Web, I haven't seen your references to votefortheworst.com for the past two years, but I sure am glad that it exists and that it is having some impact on this abortion of a show. A.I. has REALLY jumped the shark.
Oh Gosh, I had to stop watching American Idol. I got tired of swearing at my TV and having my cat thinking I was mad at him.
I'm a Ford Gal so Lawless would be Ford Truck. Probably would be a Mustang GT if we were using cars as comparision. To tell the truth I enjoy so many of the bands there would be a few GT's.
Tootsie's--We were there!
I don't think either one matches up to a good old 1994 Coyote.
Who has Midnight Rodeo ring tones?
Mark and I disagree...AGAIN!
I am NOT a fan of the concept of votefortheworst.
I discovered the site last year researching "Chicken Little's" longevity on the show.
My thought is, eventually votefortheworst voters are trumped.
The real fans will outnumber the IDOL haters and prevail.
I don't know what jumping a shark means, but it doesn't sound good.
It means that something has run its course and/or is going downhill.
Mr. Webster says the pop culture phrase "jumping the shark" is a result of a Happy Days episode.
Fonzie jumps a shark with his motorcycle...and the show tanks.
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Water skis.
Molly,
I've had a few relationships that jumped the shark !!!!! As well you know !!!!
I think we've all had those relationships, TKF!
Anyone else catch that sorry performance by Billy Ray Cyrus last night?
I'm really not an Idol hater, Web... I just really enjoy when a wrench is thrown in the machine... When the unsinkable ship gets rocked a bit... A touch of chaos... That's all.
LOL I DID.. BOY HE NEEDS LOTS AND LOTS OF WORK..
I don't think there's enough time for him to work on it anymore. Probably will be gone next week! He's going to have to be PRETTY impressive next Monday night if he has any shot.
Billy Ray admitted he could not dance. At least he was truthful. Nice butt though.
When you're hot you're hot!
Would Vote for the Worst exist if not for jealousy?
I kinda like to think that the site exists for those who don't mind rockin' the boat a bit. Maybe they're a bit more disgusted by the masses than jealous, Mr. Web... Just a thought.
March 21, 007
Morning
A touch of chaos...love that!
votefortheworst.com was NOT birthed as a result of a rebellion against the masses, protesting exploitation, or dissenters of corporate America.
Sure...it looks that way now.
The creators of votefortheworst camped outside of an arena with thousands and thousands of other American Idol hopefuls.
If I remember correctly; Basically, votefortheworst was started by a couple of rejected wanabe IDOL contestants that did NOT make it past the initial arena screeners.
The crux of the biscuit...they are of the belief they possessed more talent than those that were passed on to the next phase of screening and eventually "cast" for the show.
I didn't know the impetus of the site... I was merely citing reasons I'm glad it exists and why I enjoy their fight; regardless of motive.
The Telecaster rules!
Notice how much better the Idols sounded doing good songs.
Wednesday Night Country
Kentucky Thunder...ACE's
Lawless...The Savannah
Good evening campers!
First of all, It was really great seeing Mr & Mrs Web St. Patty's Day at Ace's! I never fail to leave our talks without feeling much better about things in general! There's always the fact that I love the both of you, too!
Molly & TKF were a pleasure to talk with and see as always!
Now, BEFORE THE VICIOUS RUMORS START......
Backwoods was scheduled to play Ace's this Friday.
We will not be there.
I am having VERY minor surgery on my foot (insert your joke of choice here) and cannot perform.
The fine members of the Curtis Brothers agreed to give up their night off to fill in.
THERE IS NO CONSPIRACY.
I AM NOT GOING TO DIE.
I AM NOT READY TO RETIRE.
I just need to get my foot fixed!
(Insert second joke of your choice)
We WILL be appearing at Ace's (bandaged if necessary) on Wednesday the 28th.
Thank you in advance for your concern, and your understanding!
Good luck w/ the surgery, Foot. See you soon.
When's the IDOL TOUR coming to Cleveland??? I can't wait to see Sanjaya!!!
An 80's lady!
Whose fault is it he'll be on that tour?
OOPS--Good luck to Foot and Foot's foot.
Thursday Night Country
Black River Band @ THe Blue Moose.
I don't think it's anybody's fault, Mr. Web. Just a beautiful display of Sanjaya's loving and adoring fans.
;-}~~~
March 23, 007
Morning...I heard it's Friday!
AMEN!
Aside from the votefortheworst nerds...Sanjanya DOES have a huge
"fan base" with tween girls.
Anyone can vote for Sanjaya, real 10 year olds, and those acting like 10 year olds.
Foot
Hope the FOOT is feeling fine.
FAT FISH BLUE TONIGHT!!!
It does'nt get any better.
Friday Night
Conestoga...Bullfrog's Cafe
Curtis Brothers...ACE's
Kentucky Thunder...Slam Jam's
Lawless...Slim & Chubby's
Logan Wells...Swingo's on the Lake
Mr. Webster/Swamp...Fat Fish Blue
Mustang Sally...Sail Inn
Next of Kin...Jewel's Dance Hall
Relentless...Wild West Saloon
Ruff Creek/Bomshel...Dusty Armadilio
Silver Spur...Fat Boy's
Whiskey Daredevils...Ravari
Hahaha! Don't be so bitter, Web... It's not very becoming.
;-}~~~
Just a couple of things...
When I awake, it WILL be Saturday. Thank you Jesus.
Not so sure who Ruff Creek is...sounds vaguely familiar, probably from my MySpace.
Bomshel...hmmm, remember the picture? THAT was FUNNY!
Curtis Brothers stepped in for FOOT @ ACE's tonight...cause of a Foot's foot.
NOT sooooooooo sure about ACE's.
Shameless was OK.
Mark and Ernie...stop voting for Sanjaya.
Missed crab cakes for two @ Fat Fish Blue.
Mark
Ya need to know...your new pic scares me. Annoyed is better description than bitter.
It's a free country...ya can VOTE for who ya want.
Just a quick note--
Both the Foot and the foot are recuperating nicely. As I type I'm sitting here pleasantly buzzed on PRESCRIPTION pain meds and watching the screen saver on my kids' computer and staring at my blog pin. Hope y'all are having as great a time as I am!
Hahaha! I'm not voting, Web. Just sitting back and enjoying the Sanjaya train!
Sorry about the pic... Nothing I can do about the mug. Unfortunately, it's the only one God gave me.
;-}~~~
Get better, Foot's foot!
We need you back out here playin'!
It's great to hear Foot's foot has a foothold on recovery.
Are there any Big Don ring tones available?
Mark
Oh my...it's not the mug, it's the lighting. At first glance, ya can NOT tell it's a guitar you are hoisting over your shoulder.
March 26, 007
Monday Morning
Hope ya all had a great weekend.
We did!
It's the first weekend in months, where I actually feel like I had a little R&R. Amen!
Does'nt it seem like he's been around forever?
Ernie--Thank you for showing what the ultimate vote is. So how you doing?
Guess who's on vacation.
I really hate Mondays LOL.
NoBeer - It was great seeing you friday nite. Even though I was a tad lol uhh well ya know.. lol one too many cranberry and vodka's lol
Hope ya had a great nite :)
HAHA.. I have a few more years till the big 40 NoBeerski.. lol
Heck you're only as old as ya act anydarnways. :)
Gotta love dads. Mine tells me about my big arse LOL
Sheeesh, now I'm feeling OLD!
Hey ladies--I'm on vacation and feelin' pretty young!
hah good for you mr webster.. good weather for you!!! :)
Mr. Webster
I can NEVER remember how young ya are...but I will NEVER forget your birthday!
Soooooooo...like where was I.
Ummmm...Let me check my "notepad".
OK, the choices are:
A. Shameless is OK
B. Not so sure about ACE's
C. Darla moved
D. Laredo has a wedgie gig
Blogger's choice!
Well, thank GOODNESS Darla moved! What about Ace's aren't you so sure about?
Ok, so if everyone is down on Aces - what are the better country bars in Cleveland?
Blue Moose? Come on now....
Or one of the countless bars that features country one night a week...?
Just wondering...
And how is the Wedge? Never been there...
March 28, 007
NOT down on Aces...just NOT sure!
Funny that Blue Moose was brought up...kinda the same problem.
We left early St. Patrick's Day, cause I refused to use the ladies facilities...again. I have closets bigger than the space provided.
Wet, disgusting, bath towels all over the floor of the shoebox sized ladies room.
OH, and the green foam oozing from underneath 2 of the 3 stalls was quite enough for me.
Then...the gals that entered that bacteria laden toxic zone and left without washing their hands. ICK!!
Of course, I have seen WORSE bathrooms, but NOT where FOOD is being served/consumed.
Ernie
Ya might want to re-think your DO.
JDg
Well...I think I have handled pretty well.
Cowboy
Welcome back...
I don't know about the ladies room - but I am still waiting for someone to tell me of a better place...
I understand that Keith Anderson is playing out at the Wedge - in Austintown, which is why I was asking about that.
I also have not made it out to Jewels yet... well, not in the last few years since it has been "re-done".
And if we are judging bars based upon their bathrooms.... I'd hate to think of where we all might end up at... Fox n Hound? They seem to have the cleanest bathrooms of any "bars" I have seen.
I started hanging out at Aces over the past year, because I don't think that there is a better bar in Cleveland for Country music. Nothing personal, and I am open to suggestions for something better.
And don't even mention the Ridge... I stopped going to the Mining Company years ago.. Pretty much when I turned 18. Any place that has more SouthPole sweatshirts or backwards Chicago White Sox hats turned backwards is NOT a country bar.
The Dusty Armadillo is pretty cool - for a Pittsburgh bar... but I have to admit that I am not really big on the adrenaline induced line dancing... reminds me of a scene from the movie Ants. (What can I say - I have kids!) And for that drive - I might as well hit "River Knights" down in Fayetteville, WV - for a REAL country bar.
Slam Jams in North Olmsted? Yeah, pretty much the entire "country crowd" on Fridays (do they still do that?) is there for the Bull Riding Strippers that take stage for their weekly contest.
Blue Moose - yeah, enough said. That has to be the dirtiest place in town that serves food... the owner is always the drunkest guy in the bar... and yeah, I would rather have a bartender that is dressed and actually serves drinks then a flock of Jessica Simpson wanna-be's that can't count past 2 drinks.
Yeah, I guess that I am being rather rude here... but not intentionally... just ranting early this morning...
figured that I would "jump in" once again.
So - you tell me...
If ACES is not the place for local country music.. where is?
(I will try to leave shorter posts in the future.)
I don't think that you have to have a live band everynight to be a country bar...
Anymore then the Dusty Armadillo is not a country bar for having male strippers dancing to Lionel Richie on Thursdays.
Blue Moose is just plain nasty and when they tacked on a $20 tip to my tab (after I signed for it) and ran it through on my debit card, they lost all of my respect as a decent establishment.
I've only been to Jewel's once but really enjoyed it there. Never been to the Dusty. Saddle Ridge is overpriced and does remind me TOO much of the Mining Co. or, going back even longer, Dixie Electric! lol I think the Ace's website does state that they are a "country/sports bar". So, I feel that they have "committed" to being a country bar. I like the place a lot but yes, the ladies room on St. Patrick's Day WAS disgusting and it's a shame that the ladies room had to be downsized so much to make room for a buffet area. Hopefully they'll get their plumbing problems under control.
I think that Slam Jams still has Friday night country.
Good point, Whynner. I have heard PLENTY of hip hop at Ace's. If it's not Wed., Fri. or Sat. with a band playing, they play just about anything. Go there for dinner on a Mon. or Tues. and you're lucky to hear ANY country. Perhaps that falls under the "sports bar" part of Ace's.
Who told him that was a good idea?
A true country bar with REAL country music is coming! Talk to Foot.
Ill catch up with ya'll in a few days. Im going to be poked and praded(Sp?) tomorrow lol and NOT in a good way.. Ill be out of commission aka under good pains meds for a few days LOL. Keep me informed here will ya'z LOL :)
Mr. Web, is it truly going to be all country all the time? I know of the place but not the future plans. Foot.......??
Good luck with the poking & prodding Nakked.
Don't leave us all in suspense...
Someplace new?
Are we talking a new Texas Roadhouse, or a real bar with a country theme?
(yes, the Texas Roadhouse thing was a joke - and no, they dont have live music there.. well, at least not as far as I know.)
Did you say "Bob's Country Bunker"!? Where they play both kinds of music?!?!?!?
"Country and Western!"
CHOOOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
CHUGGGGGGA CHUGGGGGGA CHUGGGGGGA CHUGGGGGGA!!!!!
What is that? WHO is that? What's that noise??? Can it be? Could it really be???
IT IS!!!! IT REALLY IS!!!!
Ladies and gentlemen... jump aboard the SANJAYA EXPRESS!!!
Yes, Virginia... There really is a Sanjaya Claus!
March 29, 007
ACE's is still the venue of choice for country in Cleveland.
Saddle Ridge appears to be embroiled in several law suits.
I can't imagine the venue making it to the first year anniversary.
Yes...clean bathrooms are important. Washing your hands is a no-brainer. Wait staff NOT washing their hands is just plain disgusting.
Looks like Mark has been waiting all week to speak...LOL!
Hope he has a window seat.
;-}~~~
"..fly up your nose."
Do not dispute the power of children with phones.
Howard Stern--10 year old
Same thing.
Nobeer, I think it's a great idea! I was also thinking about it a few years ago. This was right after the Boot in Cuy. Falls closed. I really like the concept of the Boot and even Jewel's and do wish we had something more "country" like that closer to this area.
nobeerhere
To be perfectly HONEST...I would love to go to JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS and see my girl...Kellie Pickler. Just seem to love those Carolinnnnna girls and those Alabama boys.
ACE's is a GREAT venue, but I totally agree with nobeerhere.
We need another country venue in greater Cleveland.
The Midway Mountain Jacks at 57 & 2 would have been perfect.
BOYS might not think dirty bathrooms are an issue...but they are dead wrong.
Handwashing should always be a priority and an essential habit/life skill for healthy living. PERIOD!
hmmmmmmmm
the beedie eyes...and the IDES.
March 30, 007
IT's F-R-I-D-A-Y!
The Boot wasn't even a 100% country bar. I really can't remember, but weren't they only open like Thursday-Sunday? And on Sundays, they had teen dance night. We all know how that went for them.
The cold, hard truth is... We live in Cleveland (or in the Cleveland area). A 100% country bar really isn't feasible, nor would it be viable.
Many have come and gone and more will come and go. Nobody's ever been able to make it work.
I REALLY hope somebody proves me wrong, but they haven't yet.
Maybe the new place will do it. They seem to have the right support w/ Foot & Mr. Web!
NEW Brookpark Slim & Chubby's (formerly Scoreboards) grand opening with Lawless TONIGHT !
Curtis Brothers...Dusty Armadillo
Heartland...Jewel's Dance Hall
Kentucky Thunder...Bullfrog's Cafe
Logan Wells...Palmer's Lounge
Roadhouse...Laporte Inn
77 South...Slam Jam's
Vicious Cycle...Sheehan's Pub
I would love to see some of you folks running your own bar.. or "country bar"...
especially when it comes to managing people.
Don't know about NoBeer's story - but I am pretty sure that if everyone drank "No-Beer"... it would be hard to pay for any bands to play at local joints'.
And I can't think of A SINGLE local bar that has done more to help prevent late night problems then Aces.
They put out a FREE breakfast buffet at the end of the night and one of the main reasons is to keep intoxicated people from roaming the streets, etc.. If you have ever been there late, you see everyone sitting down and relaxing the last hour there. Even the most devout power drinkers settle down and enjoy breakfast.
How cool is that?!
And yes, the food is enjoyable. Oh, and did I mention that they DON'T CHARGE a dime for it. They don't even require you to buy anything else.
I also don't think that one person's observation of a single employee not washing their hands translates to a place not being sanitary.
I enjoy going to Aces because I don't think that there is a better country bar in Cleveland. There is always a good mix of people and generally less idiots then most of the other places.
I am still waiting to hear from the people bashing Aces' as to where they go... that perfect place where the employee's are all perfect and there are never maintenance issues...
Where they can afford to have country bands every night of the week without ever charging a cover charge...
If there is such a place.. I would love to hear of it... and I would be the first to give it props'.
Unfort - I am not sure that there is such a place...
so, I guess that we are left waiting until No-Beer opens her place.....
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"Always late with your kisses."
But what if she were your server?
If you get tired of the same old country songs stop by Lampliters in Parma Heights tonight and check out the Swamp Boogie Band. More variety than you can shake a tail feather at! 9:30 we roll.
March 31, 007
It's Saturday Night!
For your dinging, dancing, dating and drinking pleasure
Curtis Brothers...Dusty Armadillo
Heartland...Jewel's Dance Hall
Kentucky Thunder...The Pump
Mr. Webster/Swamp...Lamplighter
Mustang Sally...Knucklehead's
Roadhouse...McCarthy's Avon Lake
Roger/Whiskeyhounds...Eagle's Nest
Tacoma...Lizzy's Lounge
Uptown Country...Norwalk VFW
Ziggy
NOT a big deal. The DEA reference is inaccurate. On the other hand, any human who thinks, NOT washing their hands in a bacteria laden toxic zone is NOT a big deal, deserves every gastrointestinal disease known to man.
For the 178th time...ACE's is a great venue for country music in Cleveland.
I was not taking a shot at the "Webster's".
While I certainly don't agree with the bosses' position on certain bands and singers' - I don't take it personally or anything close.
And, YES, servers should wash their hands.. but a guest should simply point this out to management, not hold it against the owners as a slight on the entire establishment.
So, how was Slim n Chubbies?
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Cowboy...
Generally speaking...ya need to get off your high horse. Ya might fool some of the people some of the time, but ain't foolin me.
The ACE's management you speak so highly of...is NOT playing with a full deck. Instead of cleaning up the backed up toilets and green vomit on the floor, they chose bath towels. DAH!
Your information regarding Fat Fish Blue is NOT inaccurate.
First...it is doubtful the DEA would be involved in a simple drug bust. They kinda have their hands busy with meth labs, South American/Caribbean importation of narcotics and major drug trafficking organizations.
Second...Swamp Boogie Band has had a steady gig at Fat Fish Blue since 1999. In addition to a familiar relationship with management, managing partners, and proprietary investors for 8 years.
Third...no criminal/civil/federal court records or indictments exist directly involving FFB.
Given ya can kind find someones parking ticket in about ten minutes, seems odd that a bust of the magnitude, you authoritatively speak of, can NOT be found anywhere.
Fourth...A DEA/FBI, DOJ/AGO, or even a Cleveland Police raid would certainly be NEWS.
NADA/ZILCH/not even in the trades.
I don't doubt FFB has had issues with narcotics, crime, or prostitution given it's downtown Ontario/Huron location.
However, your assertion that cocaine is falling from the rafters on any given night is totally inaccurate and kinda absurd.
Furthermore, Steve Zamborsky is NOT amused by your insistence his office was raided by the DEA.
Great to see you Friday night, Char. I think a fun time was had by all. I was also pleasantly surprised by the price of beer and no cover charge to boot. As always, great to see the boys from Lawless as well as all the other faces I haven't seen in a while.
Sorry - don't even know who "the Websters" are to take a shot at them...
I think that this Blog is great - and I appreciate the amount of time that the Mrs. clearly puts into it.
And I generally don't pull many punches.. not one of my better traits. ;)
I enjoy reading this Blog - but was just bothered by how "polarizing" it seems to be on some subjects.
So - I commented. Not sure what anyone thinks that I was trying to fool them with...
If anything I have been far too blunt...
Do I think that they guys at Aces are perfect, not at all. I just think that they have a great bar.
Just as FFB is a fun place, but I don't think that there are a bunch of Saints running the place. I am good friends with many of the people that have managed the place over the years - and I think that its one of the great venues in Cleveland. I am there EVERY Fat Tuesday and virtually anytime I hit the Gund.
And no Virginia, this is NOT me backtracking.. but just clarifying my point.
Char
Nice to see you Friday Night.
You are right about that dance floor. Not conducive to line dancing. Just a concrete painted, bumpy floor. Otherwise I had a great time.
JDH
Stop teasing me with Simple Man. I would love to hear you sing the whole song.
As always it was great to see you guys. You sounded awesome.
In the event that ANYONE is still trying to figure it ALL out...a little crimson reminder.
Ahhhhhhh it was just "little" slur.
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