John Soeder, The Plain Dealer
About Me:
I've been The Plain Dealer's pop music critic since 1998. My album reviews, concert reviews and music features appear weekly in the paper and on my blog. I've interviewed everyone from Paul McCartney to Johnny Rotten (who hung up on me) to Britney Spears and covered everything from high-school battles of the bands to Woodstock '99 to the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
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From Drake to Red Hot Chili Peppers to Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, summer concert season offers something for everyone
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on May 18, 2012, 6:00AM
Plus everything you need to know about upcoming gigs by Bonnie Raitt, Radiohead, the Beach Boys and more than 50 other acts. Full story »
I believe Dixon and Jones do still live in Northeast Ohio. Dixon and Allen have worked together before, notably on Allen's last solo album, "Acetate."
Posted on Re-formed Rosavelt back with best record yet on May 17, 2012, 11:02AM
Re-formed Rosavelt back with best record yet
Posted on Music on May 16, 2012, 3:00PM
In the 1990s, Rosavelt was one of the most popular bands on the Cleveland scene. They're back with a great new record, "The Last 10 Days," and a show Friday at the House of Blues. Full story »
Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, will retire by late 2013
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on May 11, 2012, 10:30AM
Terry Stewart is the longest-serving top executive in the history of the Rock Hall. He plans to stay on until a successor is found. Full story »
For Colin Hay, the show must go on following death of former Men at Work bandmate Greg Ham
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on May 11, 2012, 6:05AM
Colin Hay, who led Men at Work to chart-topping success in the 1980s, headlines a solo concert Wednesday, May 16, at the Kent Stage. Full story »
For 'Weird Al' Yankovic, weird world is a treasure and a challenge
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on May 08, 2012, 8:15AM
On tour behind his new "Alpocalypse" album, "Weird Al" Yankovic performs Tuesday, May 8, at Akron Civic Theatre. Full story »
Eddie Levert's solo debut, 'I Still Have It,' is a soulful soundtrack for survival
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on May 05, 2012, 6:00AM
Legendary R&B singer Eddie Levert of the O'Jays completed his first solo album after dealing with the deaths of his sons Gerald and Sean. Full story »
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys dead at 47
Posted on Music on May 04, 2012, 1:52PM
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons says Adam Yauch, the gravelly voiced Beastie Boys rapper who co-founded the seminal hip-hop group, has died at age 47. Full story »
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction special premieres Saturday night on HBO
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on May 04, 2012, 12:35PM
Highlights from last month's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Cleveland's Public Auditorium air at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 5, on HBO. Full story »
Pink Martini's multilingual orchestral splendor yields a 'far-fetched' success story
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on May 04, 2012, 5:55AM
Pink Martini performs Thursday, May 10, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland. Full story »
Diana Krall refuses to be fenced in for freewheeling Tri-C JazzFest gig
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on April 29, 2012, 1:35AM
Singer-pianist Diana Krall delivers bossa nova, blues and more in concert Saturday night at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland. Full story »
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin fits right in with eclectic Tri-C JazzFest concert
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on April 22, 2012, 8:22AM
Aretha Franklin has a voice as big as America. And from sea to shining sea, it can carry just about any style of tune you like. Yes, even jazz. Full story »
Aretha Franklin at Tri-C JazzFest 2012
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 21, 2012, 11:50PM
Aretha Franklin performs Saturday, April 21, 2012, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland, as part of the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Aretha Franklin at Tri-C JazzFest 2012
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 21, 2012, 11:50PM
Aretha Franklin performs Saturday, April 21, 2012, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland, as part of the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Aretha Franklin at Tri-C JazzFest 2012
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 21, 2012, 11:50PM
Aretha Franklin performs Saturday, April 21, 2012, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland, as part of the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Aretha Franklin at Tri-C JazzFest 2012
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 21, 2012, 11:50PM
Aretha Franklin performs Saturday, April 21, 2012, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland, as part of the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Aretha Franklin at Tri-C JazzFest 2012
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 21, 2012, 11:50PM
Aretha Franklin performs Saturday, April 21, 2012, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland, as part of the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Aretha Franklin at Tri-C JazzFest 2012
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 21, 2012, 11:50PM
Aretha Franklin performs Saturday, April 21, 2012, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland, as part of the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Esperanza Spalding brings her 'Radio Music Society' to Cleveland for sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on April 20, 2012, 9:30AM
Esperanza Spalding's Grammy-winning ways make for a memorable Tri-C JazzFest opener. Full story »
Trombone Shorty is living the dream on his way to Tri-C JazzFest
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on April 20, 2012, 6:05AM
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue perform Friday, April 27, at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in Cleveland. PLUS: Check out the complete Tri-C JazzFest schedule. Full story »
Esperanza Spalding at 2012 Tri-C JazzFest
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 19, 2012, 11:39PM
Esperanza Spalding performs Thursday, April 19, 2012, during a sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Auditorium in Cleveland. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Esperanza Spalding at 2012 Tri-C JazzFest
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 19, 2012, 11:39PM
Esperanza Spalding performs Thursday, April 19, 2012, during a sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Auditorium in Cleveland. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Esperanza Spalding at 2012 Tri-C JazzFest
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 19, 2012, 11:39PM
Esperanza Spalding performs Thursday, April 19, 2012, during a sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Auditorium in Cleveland. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Esperanza Spalding at 2012 Tri-C JazzFest
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 19, 2012, 11:39PM
Esperanza Spalding performs Thursday, April 19, 2012, during a sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Auditorium in Cleveland. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Esperanza Spalding at 2012 Tri-C JazzFest
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 19, 2012, 11:39PM
Esperanza Spalding performs Thursday, April 19, 2012, during a sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Auditorium in Cleveland. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Esperanza Spalding at 2012 Tri-C JazzFest
Posted on Photos from The Plain Dealer on April 19, 2012, 11:39PM
Esperanza Spalding performs Thursday, April 19, 2012, during a sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Auditorium in Cleveland. (John Soeder | The Plain Dealer)
Bruce Springsteen's concert in Cleveland includes tribute to Clarence Clemons
Posted on Entertainment on April 17, 2012, 11:56PM
Clearly, this is one Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who is not going gently into that good night. Springsteen exuded more vitality than most performers half his age. Full story »
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, done 'the Cleveland way,' are a hit
Posted on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame News - cleveland.com on April 16, 2012, 6:05AM
The 2012 Rock Hall festivities cost between $6 million and $7 million. Projected economic impact? $15 million to $20 million. Full story »
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band hit the road stronger than ever, despite a huge loss
Posted on Pop Music with John Soeder on April 15, 2012, 6:05AM
Their first tour without sax man Clarence Clemons, who died last year, stops Tuesday, April 17, at The Q in Cleveland. Full story »
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions bring the star power to Cleveland, as Beastie Boys, Guns N' Roses, Faces party at Public Auditorium
Posted on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame News - cleveland.com on April 14, 2012, 11:22PM
No-shows? No problem! Yes, a couple of A-list honorees were conspicuous by their absence. But there was more than enough auxiliary superstar power at the 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony to light up the self-proclaimed rock 'n' roll capital of the world. Full story »
