State of play: Bassel Almadani — who grew up in Kent and went to high school with my wife — fronts the jazz-infused funk band with members from Cleveland, Chicago and elsewhere.
Almadani is a first-generation Syrian-American and weaves stories of the immigrant experience and the Syrian war into his lyrics.
🎷 Vibe check: The Bop Stop is a premier venue to hear high-quality musicians.
It was donated to the Music Settlement in 2013 and retains the flavor of an old-school jazz club.
You can sip on cocktails while seated at tables and savor the sunset over Lake Erie as the riffs wash over you.
What's next: Bassel & The Supernaturals will perform at Lakewood Public Library June 5 as part of the Lakewood Front Porch Concert series.
