The News Review:

- Club and local entertainment scene for the coming week in the…
- After Dark: A lot of rock and a birthday bash kick off 2008
- XL weekend picks: Six rgans of Admittance Chris Smither Megon…

Club and local entertainment scene for the coming week in the…
Free Lance-Star – The Free Lance-Star – Jan 17, 2008
‘s Music Alley Central Station 1917 Princess Anne St. Friday: Virginia Metal Bands Showcase 7 p. ; Saturday: Cruzer 8 p.

After Dark: A lot of rock and a birthday bash kick off 2008
Plain Dealer – cleveland.com – The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com – Jan 17, 2008
Cleveland has gone metal — at least through the end of the month. The jukebox has been retrofitted with tunes by bands such as Death and Destruction. The stage kerrangs with local metal bands. And the punk album covers hanging on the walls have been taken down in favor of X-rays. The name has even been changed to “Hulett the World’s Best (Temporary) Metal Bar. ” The drinks haven’t changed — though metalheads are buying more Miller High Lifes vs. the punk beer of choice Pabst Blue Ribbon according to owner Stosh Burgess… ” The drinks haven’t changed — though metalheads are buying more Miller High Lifes vs. the punk beer of choice Pabst Blue Ribbon according to owner Stosh Burgess. The blaring volume of the music though stays the same. Birthday singalongs minus the hatsUh I’m not much for birthday parties. Maybe it’s those pointy hats people wear. r having to sing “Happy Birthday. ” Something about that song makes me nervous.

XL weekend picks: Six rgans of Admittance Chris Smither Megon…
Austin 360 – Austin 360 (subscription) – Jan 17, 2008
More on Smither in our music blog at Austin360. — Brad Buchholz FRIDAY-SATURDAY Megon Fest. A going-away party for Austin punk scenester Megon McCaul. Chicago underground rock lifers Masters of the bvious join Manikin and The Young at Beerland… ‘ In the small room Rhode Island punk-metal bands Howl and St. Jude bring their cracked screams and guitar thunder to town. Emo’s 603 Red River St.