The Bizarros
The Bizarros have been in existence since January 1976. In the seventies, when New Wave was popular, The Bizarros were an integral part of the Akron Scene—an anomaly that was heard from the U.S. to Liverpool and all the way to Japan. The Bizarros released three records on the independent Clone label and contributed a song on the Akron Compilation album released in Europe by Stiff Records.
The Bizarros attracted the attention of Mercury Records after Robert Christgau awarded their From Akron album an A- and ‘pick-of-the-month’ in his Village Voice review. The band recorded an album for Mercury Records titled Bizarros in 1978. The Bizarros’ music was years ahead of its time.
The Bizarros have been back together since 2001. The label New Wave is now called Alternative. The energy of the original Bizarros’ songs is still there, however, a maturity and simplicity of style have blended to produce a powerful, but easy to listen to, sound. The Bizarros write songs with melodies that people remember. New Wave fans and New Generation Alternative fans alike can relate to the evolved Bizarros sound.
The Drexels
The Drexels from Cleveland, Ohio, a maximum post-punk rock-n-roll band that mixes eclectic songwriting and lyrics to create a unique alchemist pub-rock sound crossing between Dinosaur Jr, Television and The Gun Club with a driving punk rock indie edge to deliver a maximum stage presence. The Drexels formed in Nov 2007 core members Bobby J, Matt Mugridge, Billy Spear, Paul Strachan playing its first show that December at Beachland Tavern, Cleveland, Ohio. The Drexels are known as an explosive, dynamic "live" rock-n-roll band. The band hit the road 2012-13 for Midwest touring playing venues like Melody Inn in Indianapolis as well as Reggies in Chicago etc, The Drexels have gigged consistently for over a decade sharing stages with many local and regional bands. The Drexels remastered their debut “Turning Stone self-released on their own Prayer Capsule Records 2016, new artwork. added extra tracks, for twelve total. The Drexels played their first show back in May 2023. The band is currently working on new material for a second release.
Band Members Bobby J -Vocals & Guitar, Billy Spear-Bass, Paul Strachan-Drums
Craig Bell & The Dead Man’s Handle
Get to the show early for dinner and drinks from Paninoteca - open in The Rialto Living Room at 5pm!
Doors: 7:00PM / Showtime: 7:30PM