AP 12.18.13


As one of Cleveland's breakout bands, the Lighthouse and the Whaler have had a busy year. But in September, they started rehearsing with their friends Morgan Mecaskey & Humble Home to put together a thematic holiday show that's much more than a few renditions of familiar songs. It happens at the Grog Shop. Fri 12/20.

* Cleveland jazz broadcaster Bobby Jackson dies.
* Quire Cleveland sings centuries of carols at Trinity Cathedral. Fri 12/20-Sun 12/22.
* Ex-Pere Ubu mates bring Home & Garden back for Old Home Night. Sat 12/21.
* Blue Lunch serves up latkes & swing on Christmas day. Wed 12/25.
* Jam band veterans go kid-friendly on new CD as Big Ship. Sun 12/22.
* Power trio the Suede Brothers releases new album at the Beachland. Fri 12/20.
* Mr. Gnome plays their annual holiday show at the Beachland. Sat 12/21.
* 87.7 Cleveland Sound will change from rock to Spanish-language in January.

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