May 2018 - Black Squirrel Entertainment
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Month: May 2018

Concert Review – San E, Mad Clown and Sobae at Grog Shop

It was 2015 when I rediscovered my love for Korean music and realized that some Korean artists actually tour the U.S pretty often. It was also 2015 when I realized that none of them ever step foot in Ohio, only visiting the most well-known and populated cities such as LA, New York and Chicago. Given Concert Review – San E, Mad Clown and Sobae at Grog Shop

An Interview with Booty&theKidd

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Booty&theKidd are an up-and-coming group from Columbus, Ohio that self-identify as a Hip-hop/Jazz collective. They’ve been making music over the last few years, growing together and putting out songs that make you feel something. Whether it’s their killer brass section or their melodic vocals, this group is surely paving their own unique path and making An Interview with Booty&theKidd

BSR Session & Interview: Stalemate

Hailing from the sunny, verdant shores of the Black River, Elyria’s own Stalemate came to BSR to play some new songs and an old song. Each of those are able to watch below, as well as an interview with the band where they discuss growing up with their music, writing a new record from scratch BSR Session & Interview: Stalemate

Video: Books and Bread Fest #2

BSR Videographer Liz Juhasz covered Books and Bread Fest 2 at Hive Mind in Akron, featuring local poets and bands in a fundraiser for Books to Prisoners.  

Concert Review: The Glorious Sons at House of Blues

Photos by Jenn Noga Cleveland’s House of Blues was blue on Friday night, but not for the reason you may think. Kingston, Ontario’s The Glorious Sons took the stage as direct support for The Struts on their 2018 U.S. tour to showcase their sophomore album Young Beauties and Fools and spread their unique musical blend Concert Review: The Glorious Sons at House of Blues

BSR Session & Interview: Winnebago Vacation

On their way to Akron via Grandpa’s Cheesebarn, Winnebago Vacation stopped at BSR to play a couple songs and chat about tour! Watch their set, split into two sections, as well as the interview below! You can find them on bandcamp here.    

John Mayer Releases New Single “New Light”

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On May 10, 2018, John Mayer graced us with the release of his new, breezy single “New Light.” This is the artist’s first release since his 2017 album The Search For Everything. The single is full of uplifting, funky beats that seem to be heavily influenced by 80s top hits. It really just makes you John Mayer Releases New Single “New Light”

Kent businesswomen discuss challenges and encouragement as female leaders

Although the number of female-owned companies has grown significantly in the last 30 years, many women in business are still facing challenges. Others feel empowered in today’s economy. Anna Huntsman shares the stories of two women who own small businesses in downtown Kent. https://soundcloud.com/blacksquirrelradio/kent-businesswomen-discuss-challenges-and-encouragement-as-female-leaders While scrolling through Instagram in March, I found a post from Kent businesswomen discuss challenges and encouragement as female leaders

For the Love of Automobiles

https://soundcloud.com/blacksquirrelradio/cossin-final-mixdown   I’ve been into cars my whole life. It’s something that has been instilled into me at a young age. The origins of it, however, are unknown to me. Just like breathing, eating and anything else that comes natural to humans, cars have come natural to me. The same story applies to my father For the Love of Automobiles

Kent State Student Making a Name For Herself After Years of Personal Struggles

https://soundcloud.com/blacksquirrelradio/kent-state-student-making-a-name-for-herself-after-years-of-personal-struggles Ya’el Courtney has finally found her place after years of struggling. After taking a gap year for personal reasons, she got a full ride to attend Kent State. Although Kent state does not offer a neuroscience undergraduate program but does have a master’s program. “I was in foster care for a while, which puts Kent State Student Making a Name For Herself After Years of Personal Struggles