Auto Show TODAY

Friday, Fabruary 27th, 2009

The 2009 Cleveland Auto Show gets into high gear at 11am today and runs through Sunday, March 8th, at the International Exposition Center (IX Center) Admission is $12. Parking is FREE. Hours are 11-11 Fridays and Saturdays; 11-8 Sundays; and 12-10 Monday through Thursday. Go to www.clevelandautoshow.com for more show details

Celebrate Dance (2/27-28)

Friday, February 27th & Saturday February 28th, 2009

As part of its Tenth Anniversary Season celebration, GroundWorks DanceTheater (www.notsoobvious.com) will return to the Idea Center at Playhouse Square for two performances, at the Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre. The concert will include the world premiere of a piece by world-renowned San Francisco artist Alex Ketley. Also on the program will be Circadian and NANO by Artistic Director David Shimotakahara, two of the works that GroundWorks will perform at its New York City debut next week.



General admission tickets are available for $22 and $18. To purchase tickets, log on to www.PlayhouseSquare.org or phone 216.241.6000. The Idea Center is located in downtown Cleveland at 1375 Euclid Avenue.

Tokyo Police Club Concert (3/01)

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Don't miss Toronto's quirky, high-energy indie rockers Tokyo Police Club as they perform at the Grog.



Featuring vocalist/bassist Dave Monks, keyboardist/vocalist Graham Wright, guitarist/percussionist Josh Hook, and drummer/percussionist Greg Alsop. The band formed in the wake of the breakup of the foursome's previous project; after a few months of not making music together, they regrouped as Tokyo Police Club in 2005. They began performing live that summer, and that fall they played the Montreal Pop Festival, where the group's rousing reception convinced them to make Tokyo Police Club a full-time venture.



Monks quit school, and early in 2006 the band signed with local label Paperbag Records and began recording their debut EP, A Lesson in Crime, which was released that spring. Buoyed by blog and MySpace buzz, Tokyo Police Club embarked on their largest tour yet that fall. Around the same time, A Lesson in Crime was re-released with wider distribution, and 2008 saw the release of the band's full-length debut, Elephant Shell.

For sow information visit www.grogshop.gs

Spring Training (2/25)

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Don't miss this first Spring Training Game of Tribe-time vs Giants @ 3:05pm.



For the complete Cleveland Indians Schedule, including all of the Spring Training Games visit http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=cle

Dining Deals!

Monday, February 23rd - Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Looking to explore a new menu, a new cuisine, a new local restaurant? Than look no more... Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week starts TODAY!

Some of Cleveland's finest eateries are offering a $30, 3-course menu (appetizer, entree, dessert) for you to indulge during these "trying" economic times. Some of my favorite participating local businesses are Blue Point Grille, Crop Bistro, The Nauti Mermaid & One Walnut Restaurant. For the entire list of restaurants visit www.cleveland.com/restaurantweek/



Parking is just $2, but make sure to grab your voucher from the restaurant. Don’t miss this delicious opportunity to experience dining downtown for a great price!

An Indian feast (2/23)

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Grab your sari, Fire on Shaker Square announces the return of guest chef Radhika Rajwade and the traditional Indian feast!

Dinner includes an assortment of Indian condiments, ragda patties, dahi papdi, chicken chaat, tandoori prawns and lahori fish fry, cashew chicken curry, roasted eggplant and garlic clay bread, butter fish, cauliflower and steamed rice, spiced minced goat, rice, saffron and crispy onions with yoghurt sauce, braised goat and spinach with pea, cheese and almond curry. For dessert, warm carrot and cardamom pudding and a cardamom-pistachio cookie. Mango lassi, rose wine cocktails, assorted Indian beers and masala chai will be offered as beverages.



The meal will be served family style at 6:30pm, something for all. For reservations, contact Amber at 216.921.3473 ext 148.
For directions and more information visit www.firefoodanddrink.com

Oscar Intensive (2/21)

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

This year, gearing up for the Oscars will be a breeze when you spend the afternoon at the 2009 AMC Best Picture Showcase. See all five nominated films (for $30) up for "Best Picture" in one afternoon just in time for the Oscars the next evening.

Movie Times are as follows :
10:30 : Milk
1:05 : The Reader
3:45 : The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
7:15 : Slumdog Millionaire
9:45 : Frost/Nixon



Looks like Cleveland's closest AMC theatre is located in Brooklyn, at Ridge Park Square (4788 Ridge Rd., Ridge Road @ I-480)

For more details visit www.amctheatres.com
Popcorn and unlimited refills included in your ticket price...can one live alone on movie popcorn and twizzlers? I am destined to find out. :)

Peking Acrobats (2/22)

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Back for the third consecutive year, Cleveland welcomes the Peking Acrobats. The gravity-defying, juggling, gymnastic, cyclists of the ever-popular Peking Acrobats are back to thrill and entertain. Using graceful athleticism, daring acrobatics, and contortions that appear physically impossible, the Peking Acrobats amaze and delight the whole family.

"The Peking Acrobats regularly passed from the seemingly impossible to the virtually unbelievable." - Los Angeles Times



3pm. Tickets $10-32. For directions & ticket information visit www.playhousesquare.com

Everest

Looking for that perfect matinee flick filled with adventure? Join the science gurus over the the Great Lakes Science Museum as they present the Ominmax film, Everest.



The dramatic true story of a team of climbers that takes audiences up dangerous, towering cliffs, through a harrowing rescue and into the dangerous zone of oxygen-thin altitude.

Plays through March 1st. 3pm daily. www.greatscience.com

Antique Sale (2/21)

Saturday, February 21th, 2009

Don't miss the Winter Warehouse Sale at Cleveland Auction Company!

An absolute auction featuring fine art and antiques, including furniture (Victorian through mondern), paintings (oils, prints, pastels), ceramics, glass (including Murano, cut crystal, pressed glass), silver, costume and fine jewelry, vintage books and magazines, The Wall of Fun and much more. No Reserves!

10% buyer's premium in-house (live, absentee and phone). Kelly Davis Grimm, Licensed Auctioneer
11 am for directions and more auction information visit www.cleveauction.com

Vintage Cleveland Bicycle

Thinking of tuning up your bike in preparation for spring?
Check out this Hercules bicycle from The Luetkemeyer Company of Cleveland, Ohio probably sold around 1915.

Wooden wheels? That doesn't sound like a smooth ride!

Cooking with Marlin (2/22)

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

This Sunday, join Marlin Kaplan and friends over at the Old Stone Church (www.oldstonechurch.org) as you cook for your supper.



Mr. Kaplan, owner of the new Luxe Kitchen in the Detroit-Shoreway Neighborhood and One Walnut Restaurant downtown will be teaching you how to create some awesome stews to warm your soul and your tastebuds. The cost of the class is $15, proceeds benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network & Transitional Housing.

4-7pm, Memorial Hall. To register, call the church at 216.241.6145 or email carrie@oldstonechurch.org

Scotch anyone? (2/18)

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Why not spend "hump day" enjoying the mysteries and magical delacacies of Scotch at Tartine Bistro. Sample a variety of scotches paired with unique small plates, each one designed to compliment the rich flavors of this aged elixer.



7pm. $45 per person. Reservations limited to 12. To reserve your tumbler call 440.331.0800.
www.tartinebistro.com

Fashion lecture (2/19)

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

As President Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States, Michelle Obama stood at his side wearing a beautifully embroidered dress and collarless coat designed by New York designer Isabel Toledo. Come meet Isabel and Ruben Toledo, key players in the fashion world.

Ms. Toledo was the creative director for Anne Klein and has designed clothing for more than 20 years. Isabel Toledo's fashions are available at Barneys New York. Ruben Toledo is a painter, sculptor, illustrator, and filmaker. As an artist, he has designed mannequins, award statuettes, dishes, carpets and a great deal more. He is also the illustrator of Nordstrom's national designer ad campaign. Mr. and Mrs. Toledo were born in Cuba and reside in New York City.



6:30-8 pm : Kent State University Museum-Rockwell Hall : Free, first come, first serve : www.kent.edu/museum

Running the Sahara (2/18)

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

NEHST Studios is hosting a special premiere screening of the film "Running the Sahara" (www.runningthesahara.com) in Cleveland (& Canton on March 13th). "Running the Sahara" is a documentary narrated and produced by Oscar winner Matt Damon, directed by Oscar winner James Moll, and featuring music by Grammy winner Wyclef Jean (I love the music on the website!). the film follows three ultra-marathoners on their 111-day, 4,300-mile attempt to run across Africa's Sahara Desert.



"Running the Sahara" focuses on three runners: Charlie Engle from Charlotte, North Carolina, Kevin Lin from Taipei, Taiwan, and Ray Zahab from Ontario, Canada – accompanied by a support team consisting of an MD, a physical therapist, and a logistics leader – as they attempt to become the first people to ever run across the Sahara Desert. This character-driven film delves into the life-changing experiences of the three runners as they tackle the physical and emotional obstacles in the Sahara Desert. The film delivers a message of hope and puts everyday challenges in perspective.

7pm : Tower City Cinemas. $35 per person (includes admission to the film, a gift bag valued at over $50, a cocktail reception and Q&A with star of the film, ultra-marathoner Charlie Engle.) A portion of proceeds will benefit the Rodale Institute and Team In Training. For tickets visit www.nehst.com

a Valentine for you :)

It may be french, but I couldn't resist sharing this lovely Valentine video/illustration project. Enjoy!

Happy Heart Day (2/14)

Happy heart day Cleveland. I "heart" that I have so many readers to my daily Cleveland blog. Thank you!

Now go feast on conversation hearts and truffles.

xoxo
i heart cleveland

Weekend Weather

Let's hope this weekend isn't a repeat of the "Blizzard of 2007."



Incredible video of our city paired with classical tunes. I love the images of downtown traffic, the snow outside the office windows and the ducks on the frozen lake. I hope you enjoy this find, I surely did. :)

Celebrate Darwin (2/12-15)

Thursday, February 12th through Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Join the staff of the Cleveland Botanical Gardens as they invite you to Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birthday and the 150th anniversary of The Origin of Species.

An English naturalist Darwin realised and demonstrated that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors through the process he called "natural selection." The fact that evolution occurs became accepted by the scientific community and much of the general public in his lifetime, while his theory of natural selection came to be widely seen as the primary explanation of the process of evolution in the 1930s, and now forms the basis of modern evolutionary theory. In modified form, Darwin’s scientific discovery remains the foundation of biology, as it provides a unifying logical explanation for the diversity of life



A special display of rare books and hands-on activities will be part of the Museums celebration. Free with Garden Admission, no registration required. 1-3pm

For more event details, hours and directions visit www.cbgarden.org

A Signing with Buzz (2/13)

Friday, February 13th, 2009

It's time for the Tremont Art Walk (Friday night) and what better way to kick off the festivities than to stop by Visible Voice for a book signing with John Gorman and The Buzzard.

This rock and roll radio memoir takes you behind the scenes at the nation's hottest station during FM's heyday, from 1973 to 1986. Sex and drugs, music and merchandising, it was a wild time when the FM airwaves were wide open for innovation. John Gorman led a small band of true believers who built Cleveland's WMMS from a neglected stepchild into an influential powerhouse. The station earned high praise from musicians and even higher ratings from listeners. Gorman tells how WMMS remade rock radio while Cleveland staked its claim as the "Rock and Roll Capital" by breaking many major international music acts.



Filled with juicy insider details, this fast-paced story will entertain anyone who listened in during those glory days when FM delivered excitement and the Buzzard ruled the airwaves.

7pm. For directions visit www.visiblevoicebooks.com

IX goes French

I am not sure how they can ever begin to "transform" the IX-Center to anything close to France, but I am willing to give it a shot at this years Cleveland Home and Garden Show.

The nine-day event (February 7-15) is the largest such show in North America and features celebrity gardens, gardening demonstrations, dozens of gardening and home improvement vendors, home models, food and drink. (Baguettes & French wine, I hope?)

This year the show's theme is "the Romance of France." Admission is $13 for adults, $4 for children (free for those under 5.) $10 tickets are available at area Home Depot stores.

www.homeandflower.com

Twestival for water (2/12)

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

This Thursday, Harry Buffalo (2120 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH) is sponsoring the first ever Twestival (Twitter Festival) to benefit Charity-Water. According to the site www.charitywater.org/twestival/index.html , 1.1 billion people on the planet don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. That's one in six of us.

Many communities in developing nations often have a plentiful supply of clean drinking water just below the ground, but no way to get to it. This is where charity-water and their partner organizations come in. Drilling a well can cost from $4,000 - $12,000 USD and many living on less than $1 a day cannot afford one in their community, even if the money is combined.



On Thursday 100+ international cities will be hosting a Twestival to bring Twitter communities together in an effort to raise money for charity: water. Twestival is organized 100% by volunteers around the world and 100% of the money raised from these events will go directly to support charity: water projects. By rallying together globally, under short timescales, for a single aim on the same day, the Twestival hopes to bring awareness to this global crisis.

6pm Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. There will be a lot of interesting people, a raffle and an opportunity to enjoy a unique event while benefiting those who do not have the fortune of clean water on a daily basis.

For more information on charity-water visit www.charitywater.org

From Nature with love (2/14)

This Saturday, why not spend the day outdoors with someone you love? The Cleveland Metroparks has a few outdoor adventure offerings that should keep you warm on this lovely winter holiday. Grab your mittens and scarf and wear an extra layer of socks, the fresh outdoor air will do you good.



Valentine's Day Hike : 1-2:15pm : Do something different this holiday - bring a sweetie out for a hike through the beautiful, wintry trails of Rocky River Reservation. Revel in snowy sights with Naturalist Bethany Majeski, then head back to the Nature Center to enjoy some hot cocoa by our warm fireplace. Rocky River Nature Center. Terrain: uneven surfaces, 2 miles

A Hearty Hike : 1-2:30pm : Hearts are to be seen everywhere this season, but the most important heart is your own. Come out and hike in Euclid Creek Reservation; even in winter it's fun and healthy for your heart. Euclid Creek Reservation, Highland Picnic Area parking lot : Terrain: slippery, hill, 2.5 miles

Harlem Love Song : 2pm : Spend some time this Valentine's Day enjoying love poems, music, and a romantic short film from the Harlem Renaissance. We'll provide the candy and flowers and the fireplace, and a lovely backdrop for a souvenir photo. Garfield Park Nature Center Space is limited, Registration required 216.341.3152

For directions and additional information on any of these Metropark events, visit www.clemetparks.com

a "figgy" brunch

Looking for brunch with a twist? Well, look no further than "the fig." As of this past weekend Karen and her foodie team are offering a delightful assortment of fresh squeezed fruits sparklers and breakfast sweets to quiche, crepes and even burgers.

Perhaps I will check it out this Sunday? If so, I will deffinatley order the "Migas" (Local Eggs Scrambled with Tortillas, Peppers, Scallions, Roasted Chili, Aged Cheddar, Tomatillo Cilantro Salsa & Crème Fraiche, $10) and a "Hot Russian" (Double Espresso, Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Kahlua & Steamed Milk)



Offered from 11am to 3pm, sleep in late and come cure your hangover with a housemade bloody mary, including a spicy sea salt rim.

For the details including the complete brunch menu visit www.theflyingfig.com/brunch.html

Local sweetness

For the candy-lover in your life...swing by Cleveland-based chocolatier; Malley's for the "Puppy Dog Heart" gift box. Filled with Malley's finest assortment of mixed chocolate delights, this $7 investment will have them on a sugar high all week long!



For the sweet location nearest you, or to order online visit www.malleys.com

Cleveland LOVES Crafting

With the holiday of love, lust and laughter approaching, I found myself surfing Etsy (www.etsy.com) for some token gifts that are anything but flowers and chocolate...not that there is anything wrong with either. All of these Etsy stores are located in Cleveland, so while you may be shopping online you will be supporting our local entrepreneurs...Shop on Cleveland!




Every Jot and Tittle (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19449612)




Robins Egg Blue (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20431840)




Sparkle Power (www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5056649)




Little Green Squirrel (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20312720)




The beer soap company (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20333501)

Think Spring

Although it's -4 degrees outdoors, the sunshine keeps me enthusiastic for spring. Although there aren't daffodils peaking their danity heads from the earth quiet yet, I did see them last night at Giant Eagle for $3 a bunch and that is a sure sign of spring to me! Enjoy this little bird as reminder of the months ahead. Stay warm.



peace.

Bistro Happy Hour

Before I head off to the Ben Taylor show I am going to happy hour at the Bistro On Lincoln Park (old Sage location) in Tremont.

Their $5 specials, including Lamb Sliders, Croque Monsieur, Country Sausage Ragout, Pizzelle and Tuscan Beef Stew all sound super yummy. Along with great food deals the Bistro offers $5 wine pours, Orange Cosmos, Raz Martini and Margarita Martinis, also with $3 draft beers.

If you can't make it to happy hour, the Bistro offers these specials in the later hours. Early: Monday - Friday from 4:30-6:30, Late: Monday - Thursday 9:30-Close, Friday 10:30-Close

www.bistroonlincolnpark.com

Skate TOGETHER

Anyone feel like skating this weekend?



(Get through the intro cheers and you will discover one of the coolest area sports EVER!)

Good Eats

After a week of being sick I am just starting to get my appetitie back. While sittiing around I began to compile a mental list of all the exotic meals and everyday indulgences that i woud rather be eating other than chicken soup...

I compiled a small list of some of my favorite eats...as of today. Check back with me next month as this list is known to change from time to time. If you think I left off a yummy delight, let me know, I will check it out.

My Favorite....
•Breakfast Place : Borderline in Lakewood, Juniper Grille downtown, Stone Oven in Cleveland Heights & Yours Truly in Chagrin Falls
•Greasy Pizza : Angelos in Lakewood
•Fancy Pizza : Bar Cento in Ohio City (Sunnyside Pizza with eggs is killer!)
•Place to eat outside (when it's not snowing!) : Three Birds in Lakewood, Fire in Shaker Square & Prosperity in Tremont
•Mexican : Nuevo Aculpulco on Lorain (Don't let the motel parking lot scare you!) or Momocho's (goat cheese guac is smashing)
•Sushi : Parrallax or Brothers Lounge (Tuesday nights only.)
•Vietnamese : #1 Pho
•Indian : Café Tandor (I could eat Onion Nan for every meal!)
•Chinese : Golden Gate in Lakewood (random but great)
•Cheap eats : Nates in Ohio City...don't forget your cash.
•French : Tartine Bistro in Rockey River
•Soup : Souper Market FOREVER
•Italian: Bucci's in Rocky RIver & Johnnys Downtown (for those special occasions!)
•Happy hour : Flying Fig
•Wine bar : D'Vine on flight night! (bubbles are best)
•Dessert : 6am Special from Lola's or ice cream from Mitchells
•Best Splurge : Baricelli's Inn

I am officially getting hungry. I am sure I missed a few, can't wait to hear from you!

Get Slammed, TODAY! (2/03)

For a Northeast Ohio location nearest you visit www.dennys.com

Animal Attraction (2/05)

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

While the weather is chilly outside, why not spend a hot and steamy evening...in the rainforest at Animal Attractions presented by the Cleveland Zoo! Enjoy a Valentine's celebration while sampling dishes from Cleveland's favorite area restaurants, sipping tasty beverages and trekking behind-the-scenes for even "closer" animal "encounters!"

Listen to stories and learn more about your Zoo’s wildlife "conservation" efforts as you enjoy presentations from Marc Ancrenaz, Director of the Kinabatangan Orang-utan Conservation Project in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo (KOCP), and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo staff: Geoff Hall, General Curator; Dr. Chris Kuhar, Curator of Primates & Small Mammals; Jim Nemet, Education Specialist & Staff; and, special guest speaker Joe B. Keiper, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology & Director of Science at The Cleveland Natural History Museum.



Some of the participating restaurants include Blue Canyon, Cleveland Cupcake Company, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Hoggy's Restaurant & Catering, Paladar Latin Kitchen, Sammy's and Sans Souci.

6-9pm. $65, Adults 21 & over please. (there may be LOTS of monkey business. tee hee hee)
For more information visit www.clevelandzoosociety.org

Rhino fun

I have overall mixed emotions when it comes to zoo's in general.

but....

this video makes me giggle.



I hope it brings a smile to your face too!

Eat a Book (2/07)

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Joseph Beth Books at Legacy Village invites you to join them as they welcome author and budhist psychologist Pavel Somov as he introduces his new book "Eating the Moment."

This book is filled with techniques, exercises and tools to help you control overeating. These practices can be used at mealtimes to develop a more positive and healthy relationship to food. You'll learn to develop awareness of the experience of eating and become more centered around your eating. By developing habitual awareness and a playful attitude about the process of eating, you will find that your eating slows down, becoming less compulsive and dictated by external forces such as boredom, emotional pain, or habit.



There are 141 specific exercises in the book to promote mindful eating. Also included are brief discussions of why we eat and stop eating, mindfulness principles, finding meaning in food and the act of eating, and guidance for developing a personal "philosophy of eating."

Somov will be on hand at 2pm to discuss the thought behind the book and the helpful techniques. Book signing available. www.josephbeth.com

An evening out, on Lexus (2/04)

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Let Lexus pick up the tab on this hip evening out...

While we enjoy complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a fashion show, Lexus will showing off the new 2010 Lexus RX on stage at the State Theatre. Grab the pals and get your FREE tickets to this event.



Party details...
6:00 – Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres, Trunks Shows, Callaway Golf, Raffles, Prizes and Product Samplings
7:30 – Fashion Show & Lexus RX Unveiling
8:15 – Lexus RX Raffle Giveaway & Meet and Greet with Redesigned Lexus RX
8:30 – Dessert

www.playhousesquare.org/lexus

Movie Night, Girls ONLY! (02/06)

Friday, February 6th, 2008

Shaker Square Cinemas is proud to announce its third Ladies Night benefit for Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Circle of Friends.

The event will kick off at 6:30 pm with a reception in the Shaker Square Cinemas upper and lower lobbies followed by a screening of the new film "He's just not that into you" at 7:30 pm.  John Robert’s Spa will be providing free mini spa and salon treatments to attendees prior to the film at various stations throughout the lobby. Appetizers from SASA, Sergio’s Sarava, Fire and Whole Foods Market plus complimentary wine or soda will be served. Complimentary popcorn will be served throughout the movie. Attendees will also receive gift bags featuring goodies from area businesses.



Women are encouraged to bring pictures of any or all of their exes. href="http://www.metromix.com">www.metromix.com will be on site with a “Shred Your Ex” station to provide a release for any recent or past break-up pains.

Tickets are $35 and are on sale at the Shaker Square Cinemas box office or you can click here to buy your tickets online https://tix.tribute.ca/cleveland/theatre.asp?TheatreID=44002&day=2%2F6%2F2009

Ben Taylor (2/05)

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

The Beachland Ballroom presents Mr. Benjamin Taylor, get you show tickets today!

As the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, Ben Taylor was born into a musical world with much promise. His older sister, Sally Taylor, found her niche in the industry early on, but the younger Taylor never sought to follow the footsteps of his famous parents. His childhood might have been surrounded by recording sessions and tours across the world, but initially it wasn't in Taylor's mind to become a singer.



Taylor was raised in Manhattan and spent time in private schools before leaving them behind in ninth grade. By now, he'd taught himself how to play guitar, but traveling the world and connecting with nature was Taylor's passion. Trips across Asia and Europe opened Taylor's eyes to Earth's greatest features, leaving him to think he'd might like to be a gardener or a farmer. Still, he had his hand in a few musical makings. Before he turned 20, Taylor's cover of the Beatles' "I Will" landed on the soundtrack to a domestic comedy featuring Paul Reiser, Bye Bye, Love. He eventually recorded an album for Epic's label The Work Group, but it folded shortly after Taylor inked his contract. He was left feeling disenchanted, unaware what he was supposed to do with his life because he still wasn't convinced music was for him. Taylor would soon come to realize that music was the only career he'd understand.

For $13 show tickets visit www.beachlandballroom.com