Jason Burchaski is the founder of the Northeast Ohio Vinyl Club and the selector behind DJ Grandbag, dedicated to keeping the analog heartbeat of physical media alive. Through his TikTok channel @lifehassurfacenoise, he connects with a massive community of music lovers by spinning forgotten classics and sharing the unfiltered, authentic stories behind the records that shaped a generation.

​Released in 1994, Monster was a sharp, intentional left turn. It was the record where the band traded their signature acoustic mandolins and jangle-pop for a wall of thick, fuzzy distortion, tremolo pedals, and a glam-rock attitude. It’s loud, it’s strange, and it completely redefined what a stadium rock band could sound like.

“Drop the Needle,” a unique community listening experience that celebrates the art and history of vinyl records. Each session features a guest expert who delves into the story behind a chosen artist and their iconic album. The expert will guide us through the artist’s career, creative process, production techniques, and the cultural context surrounding the recording of the featured album. After the discussion, we “drop the needle” and listen together to Side A and Side B of the album in its entirety, savoring each track as it was meant to be heard. This shared listening session fosters a deeper appreciation of the music and invites participants to experience the album as a cohesive work of art. Following the listening session, we open the floor for a community discussion. Attendees are encouraged to share their reactions, insights, and questions, making this an interactive and enriching event for music lovers of all backgrounds. Whether you’re a long-time vinyl enthusiast or new to the format, “Drop the Needle” offers a welcoming space to explore, listen, and connect through the power of music.

Formed in 2016 under the leadership of William C. Washington, Kyle Sherepita, and Liam Smith.

Featuring a modern take on New Orleans street bands with a high energy funk sound, they are bridging the gap between musical tradition and a vision for the future. Boasting original tunes, funky adaptations of classic songs, and true roots New Orleans music, they have the versatility to satisfy any audience.

Whether at a parade, a party, a venue, or on the street, you can find Da Land Brass Band bringing their infectious grooves and celebratory attitude all over the city.

In addition to bringing their music to dancing audiences, the group also seeks to revitalize the culture of music within the city by teaching children the joy of performance and showmanship through practical improvisation and live music master classes. Their educational outreach programs help to keep youths involved in music well after their school days are done.

 
 
 https://www.facebook.com/DaLandBrassBand/
https://dalandbrassband.bandcamp.com/ 
https://dlbbcle.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/DaLandBrassBand/ 
https://www.facebook.com/DaLandBrassBand/

Paul Kovac caught the Bluegrass bug while in his teens, learning to play banjo, guitar & mandolin, and quickly joined bands in an effort to ‘earn-while-you-learn’. Realizing that the older, first-generation musicians held the keys to the kingdom, he set out to see, meet and play with as many as he could. Over the year’s, Paul’s performed with Bill Monroe, Chubby Wise, Mac Wiseman, Vassar Clements, and countless others. These experiences have been the bedrock of his Bluegrass foundation.
 
https://www.paulkovac.com/

Roots of American Music continues its Masters of American Music series—an ongoing concert and storytelling experience celebrating the artists who shaped the foundations of American music.

Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Visible Voice Bookstore, the series brings audiences into an intimate setting where music and storytelling come together, connecting listeners more deeply to the history behind the songs.

On Wednesday, August 26, join acclaimed blues musician Kristine Jackson for a special evening honoring Robert Lockwood Jr., Cleveland's legendary blues master and one of the most influential guitarists in American music. Having performed with Robert over the years, Kristine brings a deeply personal perspective to his music, sharing stories, songs, and memories that celebrate both his extraordinary artistry and the remarkable man behind it.

A protégé of Robert Johnson and a towering figure in the blues, Robert Lockwood Jr. carried the Delta blues tradition into the modern era while developing a sophisticated guitar style uniquely his own. His decades-long career earned international acclaim while making Cleveland his adopted home, where he inspired generations of musicians and helped shape the city's rich musical legacy.

The evening will feature special appearances by Roy Lockwood, Robert's son; Gene Schwartz, a beloved and respected figure in Northeast Ohio's music community and a longtime friend of Robert; and a rare musical performance by D.C. Carnes. Each guest shares a direct and meaningful connection to Robert Lockwood Jr., offering unique stories and perspectives that bring his legacy to life.

These special guest appearances are made possible through the generous support of the Robert Lockwood Jr Legacy Group, whose commitment helps preserve and celebrate Robert's enduring influence on American music.

More than a tribute concert, this evening is a celebration of a Cleveland hometown hero whose music continues to resonate around the world. Through live performance, personal stories, and shared memories, audiences will gain a dee​​per appreciation for Robert Lockwood Jr.'s extraordinary life, his lasting impact on the blues, and the generations of musicians he inspired.

Admission: $15 at the door

Presale Tickets available here

Proceeds from the event support the mission of Roots of American Music, which educates, inspires, and connects communities across Northeast Ohio through live performances and arts-integrated music education programs in schools, senior centers, and community spaces.

Late Nites on Lorain is a NEW monthly event series along Lorain Avenue, from 6-9 on the last Friday of the month, with events and promotions from your favorite small businesses.

Late Nites on Lorain kicked off in July of 2026. Information will be shared by Ohio City Inc and Paradise Galleria or you can check with the individual businesses to see what they have planned each month.

Stay tuned to Visible Voice Book socials for special events or café promos associated with this month’s event.

The Jack Fords, a quartet formed in Cleveland, have been a beacon of rock’n’roll light since 2005. Twice awarded Cleveland Scene’s Best Rock Band, the songs they write and play are fueled by a mixture of eras: the slick hot-rod 50s, back-to-the-land 60s, and the sweaty leather 70s. Their fiery performances push the envelope of deft musicality into teetering punk-ethic chaos. 

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jackfords/
Instagram:
instagram.com/jackfordscle
Bandcamp:
https://jackfordscle.bandcamp.com/ 

Experimental duo, Horses 4k, bring together ambient country and underground noise in an exploration of American forms that resists typical ambient gestures. Robin Guiler uses a sampler and synthesizer for live processing of Jacob Trombetta’s pedal steel guitar, while Trombetta plays and manipulates his own chain of effects. 

https://youtu.be/_eeq5iki3gE?si=5yDXLaZkS-zMGJJ6 
www.horses4k.rodeo 

https://www.instagram.com/horses4k_music

https://thequietus.com/quietus-reviews/horses-4k-nina-review/

https://youtu.be/_eeq5iki3gE?si=5yDXLaZkS-zMGJJ6

How does a novel change when it is adapted for the screen? What are the merits of each medium? Visible Voice Books invites you to the next meeting of our new Movie vs. Book Club, where we’ll discuss these very questions.

Join your host, Isaac, in discussing “Die My Love” by Ariana Harwicz and its 2025 film adaptation, an American psychological drama film directed by Lynne Ramsay. We encourage you to purchase the novel from us and watch the movie before the meeting (available for streaming on various platforms).

The next book for the upcoming meeting in October will be Hellraiser (originally released in book form as “The Hellbound Heart”) by Clive Barker.

This is a free event; all are welcome.

Once a month, Free Hearts meets at Visible Voice Books for a Book Club Meeting 7 pm, after 6 pm, Strength at Free Hearts Boutique Fitness Studio.

This month’s book is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.

Presenting a String Quartet

Canadian-born violinist Edwin Huizinga has established a reputation as one of North America’s most versatile violinists. He thrives in both Baroque and modern repertoire and performs with musicians from multiple genres and practices worldwide. He has appeared alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Renée Fleming, Dawn Upshaw, Mike Marshall, and Stevie Wonder. Huizinga has performed as a featured soloist with the San Bernardino Symphony, Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival, and the Banff Summer Arts Festival. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with the Note Bene Ensemble, Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra, Georgetown Bach Chorale, Carmel Bach Festival, and Sweetwater Music Festival, among many others. In the Baroque field, Huizinga has toured throughout North America, Europe, and Asia with Tafelmusik, Opera Atelier, the Wallfisch Band, Aradia Ensemble, Apollo’s Fire, and Theater of Early Music. He is a founding member of the Baroque ensemble ACRONYM.

Huizinga’s wide-ranging musical interests are expressed in numerous other ventures. He is a founding member of the duo Fire & Grace, an eclectic collaboration with guitarist William Coulter. This unique duo explores the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world, with vast repertoire ranging from Bach to Vivaldi, tango to Celtic tunes, and traditional Bulgarian to American fiddle tunes and waltzes. He has also performed as a member of the Juno- nominated indie rock band, The Wooden Sky. Additional collaborations include Broken Social Scene and Jazz Mafia, and he has recorded with The Mars Volta and Vanessa Carlton, Great Bloomers, and the Minataurs. Huizinga’s passion for bringing chamber music to the people led to an international movement: He is a founding member of Classical Revolution, which began in San Francisco in 2006. Classical Revolution has now grown to numerous cities around the world and presents concerts and jam sessions in alternative spaces. 

Transient troubadour Matt Moody has run the gamut a few times over and still has gas in the tank. Reared in Cleveland and walking a tightrope between genres since he began, his styles converge somewhere in the middle of rust belt grit, western motifs and vulnerable melancholia.

https://youtu.be/Vhf5h191qzA?si=Vo0P8Bccw_9X0_NY

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FbidMA4DaaS1qrXJ67pdE?si=J28LnKRuTOixJlQA4N4hsQ&nd=1&dlsi=91b0bd903a664ea1

https://www.instagram.com/mattismoody/

Goodmorning Valentine is a group of musicians based around the songwriting of Joseph Allen Beltram. For the last 20 plus years he has been releasing records and touring the United States.

He had a record released last year on Suicide Squeeze a record he did in collaboration with Six Parts Seven. He also recently released “Empty Rooms” , a song that features Jessica Lea Mayfield. Goodmorning Valentine is slated to release its 8th album this fall.

https://www.babyhouserecords.com/
https://goodmorningvalentine.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@goodmorningvalentine 
Kitchen Table Songs

Pull up a chair and join us for the Kitchen Table Songs—an intimate event where the heart of songwriting takes center stage. Host Brent Kirby welcomes a featured songwriter from Northeast Ohio or the touring circuit to sit down at an actual kitchen table, evoking the welcoming spirit of the place where so many great songs are born.
In the first half, experience a revealing interview as we explore the artist’s background, influences, songwriting process, and inspiration. Audience members are invited to add their own questions, making for a lively, engaging conversation that breaks down the barriers of a traditional stage and feels more like a conversation between friends.
After the discussion, settle in for a 45 minute set of original music from our guest songwriter.
Whether you’re a musician, a fan, or simply curious about the magic behind songwriting, Kitchen Table Songs offers a unique, intimate, and insightful evening of music and conversation. Come for the stories, stay for the songs—and discover why the kitchen table is where the music truly begins.

Many of us have arrived at the point where the way we think about hope is no longer working for us. It’s time to imagine a more durable hope without the requirement of optimism and constraint of doubt. This is the shift from hope that happens to us to hope that happens by us.

We are not born hopeless. We are taught to be. Durable hope happens by us, not to us, and being hope is how we practice it. We compose each moment of hope whether or not we have the luxury of optimism.

Drawing from neuroscience, philosophy, sociology, and anthropology, author of forty books, Jack Ricchiuto outlines what being hope is, how institutions manufacture hopelessness, and how we can instead make being hope what makes us feel alive.

Being Hope makes a claim most books about hope never dare to make: hope is not something you have, like a possession that can be lost. It is something you can be — a way of existing, available to anyone, in any circumstance, regardless of how uncertain the future looks.

For anyone who has given up, anyone who finds hope elusive, anyone with the power to change the institutions that manufacture hopelessness, and anyone who wants to help build a world where hope is the radical norm, Being Hope offers something rarer than encouragement. It offers a way of being that cannot be defeated.

Esther Fitz is a singer-songwriter whose style blends soul, rock, pop, jazz and blues into each performance. Join us for an evening of soulful originals and familiar favorites!                 

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Esther Fitz is an eclectic entertainer, songwriter, and award-winning vocalist who brings unmatched energy and passion to every stage she graces. From the House of Blues to the legendary Bourbon Street in Amsterdam, and most recently the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Esther has captivated audiences worldwide with her versatile artistry.

Esther’s gift lies in her eclecticism. She refuses to be confined to a single genre, seamlessly moving between Jazz, R&B, Soul, Pop, and Rock with equal mastery. Her performances are more than concerts—they’re experiences, combining dynamic visuals, powerful vocals, and genuine connection.

She has released three EPs and multiple singles, with her most recent project, Sweet Things, released in August 2022. When she’s not performing, Esther teaches songwriting and coordinates music for weddings and events. What truly sets her apart is her commitment to authenticity—being real, raw, and unapologetically herself.

https://estherfitz.com/ 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nk0KgLTUD6KpfU1B5SJklJ7UL_LvXaV_8 
https://www.instagram.com/estherfitz216/?hl=en 
https://www.facebook.com/estherfitz216/ 
https://www.facebook.com/estherfitz216/ 

Tim Matson has played blues in and around Cleveland for more than fifty years. He will play blues, ballads and originals on guitar and harmonica.

Founded by Jim Ellis, CLE Records is a fanzine resurrected as a record label and dedicated to the diverse Indie scene in Northeast, Ohio. 
https://clerecords.bandcamp.com/ 

Tracing his roots to the punk era of the 1970s, Jim Ellis, CLE Records’ founder, has always had a passion for the cutting edge. He played bass for the proto-punk band X_X while publishing a cult-classic, independent fanzine named CLE.

After stepping away from the music scene for a while, Jim has returned with the opening of CLE Records in early 2026. This groundbreaking label is set to bring attention to the great vibes shaking The Land. “Quality is really important to me,” said Jim, in talking about the new productions. “There’s great music happening somewhere in Cleveland every night of the week. Live performances are where it’s at. And we work with the best to make sure the recordings capture exactly what they should.”

“Drop the Needle,” a unique community listening experience that celebrates the art and history of vinyl records. Each session features a guest expert who delves into the story behind a chosen artist and their iconic album. The expert will guide us through the artist’s career, creative process, production techniques, and the cultural context surrounding the recording of the featured album. After the discussion, we “drop the needle” and listen together to Side A and Side B of the album in its entirety, savoring each track as it was meant to be heard. This shared listening session fosters a deeper appreciation of the music and invites participants to experience the album as a cohesive work of art. Following the listening session, we open the floor for a community discussion. Attendees are encouraged to share their reactions, insights, and questions, making this an interactive and enriching event for music lovers of all backgrounds. Whether you’re a long-time vinyl enthusiast or new to the format, “Drop the Needle” offers a welcoming space to explore, listen, and connect through the power of music.

Wilbert L. Cooper grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio. He studied journalism at Ohio University and earned a master's degree in publishing at New York University. He has written for outlets such as The Guardian, The New York Times, the Marshall Project, and The Wall Street Journal. His Vice documentary The Cleveland Strangler was nominated for a National Magazine Award. In 2024, he was the recipient of the Richard J. Margolis Award. The Black Shield is his first book.

The Black Shield can be purchased here.

An intimate, bold work of literary nonfiction, The Black Shield is an urgent exploration of the complex duality of the Black cop. Cooper grapples with a knot of contradictions: Is the Black officer a sign of progressive change, or of a system that shifts its appearance without changing its outcomes? How to reconcile the fact that policing helped lift his family out of poverty while it has kept its knee on the necks of his people? Fearless and singularly powerful, The Black Shield gives us an American story about race and power that has never been told before.

DJ Red-I, also known as Brittany Benton and Phamily Foto, is a Cleveland-based DJ, producer, curator, educator, and label builder whose work connects hip-hop, house, soul, funk, electronic music, and physical music culture. A longtime presence in Cleveland’s music community, she is known for creating spaces where artists, DJs, producers, and listeners can gather around sound, discovery, and local creative history. Through her work as a performer, producer, record shop owner, and founder of YES PLS Records, Benton uses music as both a cultural document and a community-building tool. As Phamily Foto, her production leans into groove-driven electronic textures, warm rhythms, and house-adjacent sounds, while her DJ practice reflects a deep commitment to movement, memory, and connection.

Dizygotic Energy blends trumpet, efx, and beats into atmospheric soundscapes that tell a story. Her music layers warm brass tones over beat-based sounds and lives in a chill, ambient, and whimsical space, inviting listeners to slow down.

A grandchild of twin migrations from the Alabama and Puerto Rico, olula negre, is a creative musician (cello/voice/banjo), avant-folklorist and multi-disciplinary artist based between Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL. olula creates multi-instrumental electroacoustic music utilizing their cello, voice, banjo and small instruments in combination with effects pedals to create new music that queers contemporary classical, experimental jazz, and folk traditions.
 

As the school year begins, we are excited to announce our Masters Of American Music Series is shifting to an earlier time slot starting in SEPTEMBER. Join us during open hours around Visible Voice 6-8 PM the fourth Wednesday of every month. As much as we don't want to think about it - clocks will be turning back soon and earlier mornings are on the horizon. We're grateful to Visible Voice for working with us to program a ticketed event during store hours. Not only will you be able to get home by bedtime, but the full kitchen and cafe will be open for the duration of the show at the new time slot. For the first show in with an earlier event time, there’s no better person to kick it off than our Educational Program Director, Charlie Mosbrook!

Wednesday, September 23, join Charlie—2019 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Songwriting Contest winner—for a look at the life, legacy, and music of Woody Guthrie.

Woody Guthrie’s songs grew out of the lives of ordinary people. Their struggles, their hopes, their work, and their dreams for a better world. From This Land Is Your Land to the countless songs and stories he left behind, Guthrie helped shape the tradition of American folk music and inspired generations of songwriters who followed.

Charlie Mosbrook has been exploring and performing Woody’s music for decades. He first performed Guthrie’s music at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 1996, in a Hard Travelin’ program that also included Roots of American Music Founder, Kevin Richards, and Roots board member, Jason White.

Thirty years later, Charlie was invited back to support the Woody at Home program with Anna Canoni, granddaughter of Woody Guthrie and president of Woody Guthrie Publications.

Charlie has led workshops throughout the U.S. on the history, legacy, and music of Woody Guthrie, bringing the stories behind the songs to audiences of all ages.

In July of this year, Charlie released an album of Woody Guthrie songs, There Is a Better World Coming, which has received steady airplay on folk radio programs throughout the United States and Canada.

In addition to his role with Roots of American Music, Charlie Mosbrook is the current Vice President of Folk Alliance International and president of Northeast Ohio’s Folknet, and a recipient of the prestigious Folk Alliance Region Midwest Lantern Bearer Award.

Come join us for an evening of songs, stories, and the remarkable life of Woody Guthrie—and discover why his music still speaks to us today.

Admission: $15 at the door or

Pre-Sale Tickets Available

The Event

While Zonneville’s and Adams’s books are quite different, these two authors love to team up to talk about their books and tell entertaining stories about their process and experiences. They’ll be on hand to chat about their books and sign copies on Friday, September 25, from 6 to 8 pm. at Visible Voice, 4601 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.

About the Authors

Adams is a native Clevelander and author of both fiction and nonfiction works. She is also a speaker, instructor, and event coordinator. Her love of local history, music, and pop culture is the inspiration and driving force behind all her books, which include three books on Cleveland rock history and five novels, all set in northeast Ohio. 

While Deanna Adams loves writing about the Cleveland music scene, she is also hooked on fiction and has just released her fifth novel, The Kryptonite Club, a young adult novel about a school shooting that prompts an unlikely bond between the assailant’s twin brother, Kurt Hutchinson, rebel girl Tammi Campbell, and three other troubled teens.

This comes on the heels of her 2024 novel, A Place We Belong, an historical novel set in Cleveland during Eliot Ness’s reign as city safety director.

Deanna Adams is an award-winning, multi-genre writer, speaker, instructor, and author, whose work has been published in a variety of publications. She is far too interested in books of all genres to stick to just one and so she writes both fiction and nonfiction. Deanna loves bringing writers together with her annual writers' conferences and is known as "The Book Whisperer" for the Cuyahoga County Library's William N. Skirball Writers Center. She's a music lover, animal lover, and of course, book lover

Charlie's Wiener: K. Adrain Zonneville performed for more than half a century as Charlie Wiener, a professional singer/Songwriter/musician/Comedian. Performing in 49 states, half of Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands. He shared the stage with such notables as Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Newman, John Prine. Michael Stanley, Eddie Money, Todd Rundgren, Cheap Trick and a host of others. After 57 years as a performer, he hung up his guitar and jokes to stay at home and write books. His second great love. He has now produced twelve books including a memoir of David Spero, 'A Life in The Wings', a biography of his father, 'Z', a children's book about the family dog, Greta, Lost Dog found, and nine novels which run the gamut from general fiction to light fantasy. Each book has received glowing reviews by those who are now faithful followers. His last two novels, Tales of the High Seas and Lowlands, and 'Die-alogue' are considered by many to be his best thus far. Written under his real name, K. Adrain Zonneville, instead of Charlie Wiener as they are not really Charlie books. Though maybe he will perform some songs on September 25th as he and Deanna discuss their books! 

Max Shaffer is a passionate and emerging classical guitarist noted for his emotionally evocative performances. Max has had the privilege to study in masterclasses with some of the world’s most renowned guitarists including David Russell, Lorenzo Micheli, Eduardo Fernandez, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and more. Max received his Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance at the University of Washington with Michael Partington and was a teaching assistant to renowned pedagogue Bruce Holzman at Florida State University while acquiring his Master’s degree. Max's program, Experiment with Time, explores a vast swath of the guitar repertoire, ranging from music for the vihuela (an instrument that predates the guitar) all the way up to modern day. Join Max as he explores how the guitar has changed over hundreds of years and why this music is still incredibly pertinent to this day.

Sam Hooper Group is an exciting Cleveland based band rooted in the blues. Originally formed when Hooper lived in Boston, the band has evolved through tours and recording in the USA and Asia to develop its own interpretation of this classic art form. Hooper has kept the approach fresh, since returning to his hometown roots in Cleveland, OH twelve years ago and performing all over Northeast Ohio. The current band is a mix of talented musicians who are old and new friends with experience in jazz, rock, funk, and blues. The mailing list grows with every performance so the bands influence is steadily growing! Check them out on their most recent CD, Sam Hooper & Mike Null, HOODOO BLUES which won 2015 Best Self-Produced CD from The Cleveland Blues Society. 

http://samhooper.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SamHooperMusic
https://www.instagram.com/hoopermusic/
https://www.youtube.com/user/SamHooperGroup 

nspired by visiting her children’s elementary classes and books from her local Heights library, Ashley Brooke Toussant composed lyrically rich songs for her October album release. Sung with her familiar and delicate vocal styling, children and adults alike will love this compilation of songs and companion art book!
https://linktr.ee/ashleybrooketoussant 
 Instagram.com/ashleybrooketoussant 
https://www.facebook.com/ashleybrooketoussantmusic/ 
https://www.ideastream.org/arts-culture/2026-03-12/an-ohio-singers-journey-from-folk-festivals-to-school-classrooms

How does a novel change when it is adapted for the screen? What are the merits of each medium? Visible Voice Books invites you to the next meeting of our new Movie vs. Book Club, where we’ll discuss these very questions.

Join your host, Isaac, in discussing “The Hellbound Heart” by Clive Barker and its 1987 film adaptation, directed by Clive Barker. We encourage you to purchase the novel from us and watch the movie before the meeting (available for streaming on various platforms).

The next book for the upcoming meeting in November is TBA.

This is a free event; all are welcome.

A luminous, deeply felt collection of essays from Riverhorse Nakadate—angler, musician, conservationist, and lifelong nomad—whose devotion to wild places and the healing power of water pulses through every page. For readers of Edward Abbey, Barry Lopez, Mary Oliver, and Jim Harrison, this book is a soulful invitation to step off the grid and into the current.

Across thirty-two essays, Nakadate paddles, hikes, casts, surfs, and canoes through landscapes as varied as the alpine lakes of Colorado, the salt marshes of his native Texas, the trout streams of Minnesota, and the mangrove swamps of the Yucatán. Whether he’s chasing redfish in a hurricane, rescuing baby squirrels or migrating monarch butterflies, or honoring his mother’s legacy with a canoe ride and a slice of sweet-potato pie, Nakadate writes with poetic precision and a fierce, tender reverence for the natural world and his fellow human travelers.

At the heart of the book is a love for water in all its forms—river, rain, surf, snowmelt—and a belief that wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity. Nakadate’s prose is rich with sensory detail and emotional depth, blending humor, heartbreak, and philosophical insight. He reflects on solitude, friendship, loss, and the quiet heroism of those who, like him, strive to protect our wild spaces. His encounters with wildlife, fellow anglers, and strangers on the road become meditations on connection, resilience, and the redemptive gifts of wanderlust.

Environmental themes run deep: from the threatened Boundary Waters to the shark-finning crisis in the Gulf, Nakadate bears witness to the fragility of ecosystems and the urgency of conservation. Yet his tone remains hopeful, grounded in the belief that small victories—one fish released, one river defended—can ripple outward.

Water Lines is not just about fishing or travel; it’s a celebration of living deliberately, loving fiercely, and listening deeply to the rhythms of the earth. For anyone who’s ever felt the tug of a river, the pull of a distant horizon, or the quiet joy of a campfire under the stars, this book will feel like coming home.

The trans handy ma’am is back … and this time she’s buying a house and taking her loyal audience along on the journey

Buying your first home can be an intimidating process filled with questions and uncertainties—how do you know you’re working with a trustworthy lender? What are closing costs and how much should you budget for them? Can you actually afford to fix a fixer-upper?

In this successor to the #1 New York Times bestseller Safe and Sound, Mercury Stardust demystifies the path to homeownership and sets you up for homeowning success. Learn about the ups and downs of the house hunting process—from putting in an offer to going through inspections and closing—and then join Mercury as she tackles her first year with a fixer-upper that needs to be renovated and updated.

With DIY projects and guides for renovating and maintaining every part of your new house, as well as with tips for weather-proofing and maintaining outdoor spaces like a deck or garden, Lost and Found will empower you to create your dream home. Mercury reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly, including all the emotional highs and lows when things break, emergencies arise, and the unexpected inevitably happens.

Pull up a chair and join us for the Kitchen Table Songs—an intimate event where the heart of songwriting takes center stage. Host Brent Kirby welcomes a featured songwriter from Northeast Ohio or the touring circuit to sit down at an actual kitchen table, evoking the welcoming spirit of the place where so many great songs are born.
In the first half, experience a revealing interview as we explore the artist’s background, influences, songwriting process, and inspiration. Audience members are invited to add their own questions, making for a lively, engaging conversation that breaks down the barriers of a traditional stage and feels more like a conversation between friends.
After the discussion, settle in for a 45 minute set of original music from our guest songwriter.
Whether you’re a musician, a fan, or simply curious about the magic behind songwriting, Kitchen Table Songs offers a unique, intimate, and insightful evening of music and conversation. Come for the stories, stay for the songs—and discover why the kitchen table is where the music truly begins. 

“Drop the Needle,” a unique community listening experience that celebrates the art and history of vinyl records. Each session features a guest expert who delves into the story behind a chosen artist and their iconic album. The expert will guide us through the artist’s career, creative process, production techniques, and the cultural context surrounding the recording of the featured album. After the discussion, we “drop the needle” and listen together to Side A and Side B of the album in its entirety, savoring each track as it was meant to be heard. This shared listening session fosters a deeper appreciation of the music and invites participants to experience the album as a cohesive work of art. Following the listening session, we open the floor for a community discussion. Attendees are encouraged to share their reactions, insights, and questions, making this an interactive and enriching event for music lovers of all backgrounds. Whether you’re a long-time vinyl enthusiast or new to the format, “Drop the Needle” offers a welcoming space to explore, listen, and connect through the power of music.

Grateful Dead tribute band, known for their authentic and high-energy performances that transport audiences back to the golden age of rock and roll.  With a lineup that includes some of the most talented musicians in the region, the band has gained a reputation for their faithful interpretations of the Dead's classic songs and their ability to channel their own signature improvisational style.

https://sunshinedaydreamohio.com/https://www.facebook.com/SunshineDaydreamOhio