AP 8.21.13


Mahall's in Lakewood has become a major showcase venue for underground touring bands and original local acts in the last year and a half. They celebrated their new mission last year with the first LKWD Music Fest. The second is even bigger, with national headliner Talib Kweli (pictured). Sat 8/24.

* Raspberries guitarist Wally Bryson rocks out at the Winchester. Sat 8/24.
* Rising young classical stars featured in Blossom orchestra program. Sat 8/24.
* Lottery League's not quite over. Grand finale at the Rock Hall. Wed 8/28.
* Sidekicks guitarist's side project Meridian releases LP at Grog. Thu 8/22.
* New Chimaira lineup brings new CD to Peabody's. Sun 8/25.
* Jason Mullins returns to Cleveland with Heavy Glow at the Happy Dog Sat 8/24.
* Whiskey Daredevils mark "decade of decadence" at the Beachland. Sat 8/24.
* Cleveland musician Tony Urso remembered. 6/5/61-08/14/13.

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