No Agenda, no worries! Join Main Street Lorain for our monthly networking event! This month we will be at Scorchers!

Come by, grab a bite and a drink, and have a great time supporting this fantastic small business!

Join us at Speak of the Devil for Rosé All Day, an easygoing wine tasting that leans right into the feeling of summer on the horizon. For the evening, we’ll be pouring a guided flight of four rosé wines from around the world—one each from Oregon, California, Portugal, and South Africa—each offering its own take on what makes this style of wine so refreshing, versatile, and beloved.

Our friend Derek Jones from Vintage Wines will be with us to walk everyone through the tasting, sharing a bit about the regions, the producers, and what makes each of these wines unique. Derek always has a great way of making wine approachable and interesting, whether you’re a longtime rosé fan or just starting to explore it.

Think bright, lively wines, good conversation, and a relaxed evening at the bar as we toast the season that’s just around the corner. If you’ve been craving a little hint of summer, this might be exactly the way to find it.

urntable Tuesday – we and our friends from Ship to Shore Books & Music let the records do the talking. Turntable Tuesday is our monthly vinyl night — an easygoing evening built around great music, good drinks, and the simple joy of hearing records the way they were meant to be played.

Expect a thoughtfully curated crate of vinyl for you to choose from – or – bring your own vinyl and we will keep things spinning all night. No DJs, no laptops — just turntables, needle drops, and conversation.

Pair the music with our Tuesday Night Cocktail Club offerings and settle in for one of our favorite nights of the month!

Mother’s Day Brunch is BACK at LBC!

It’s time to celebrate Mom the LBC way — with a beautiful spread & great vibes!

Sunday, May 10th
11AM–2PM

Treat Mom to a brunch she actually wants this year!

From breakfast favorites to delicious lunch options and sweet treats, we’ve got something for everyone!

� Tickets are on sale NOW!
Grab yours before we sell out

Follow the link below to purchase

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Or call our Event Manager at 440-343-2956
You can also stop in and purchase tickets in the restaurant

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember

The Anchor Lorain invites you to the

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

Date & Time:
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Admission:
$49 / Adult (12 yrs & above)
$29 / Child (below 12 yrs)

Includes:
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet | Cash Bar

We’re excited to welcome Ohio musician Mezz Recipe to Speak of the Devil.

Mezz is a one-man groove machine, building layered soundscapes live using nothing but guitar and a loop pedal. His indie-folk meets lo-fi soul, with oh so moody blues guitar and atmospheric looping generates an evening of music that drifts between groove, improvisation, and late-night mood.

Presenting a powerful show that thrills and captivates audiences everywhere. This Tim McGraw tribute performed by Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas Entertainer Adam D. Tucker accurately recreates the music and mystique of country music ICON Tim McGraw. Adam recently WON episode # 3 on the new hit TV show executive produced by Jimmy Fallon Called Clash of The Cover Bands!

Adam and his talented crew have opened up for 42 National Acts all over the United States, including:
Taylor Swift, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Charlie Daniels, Blake Shelton, Josh Turner, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Tracy Lawrence etc.

The timeless sound of Tim McGraw proves appealing to audiences of all ages, bringing back memories and touching the hearts of all. Adam showcase's Tim McGraw's mega-hits from the 90's such as Don't Take The Girl, I Like It I Love It, Everywhere and his current radio hits of today!

In honor of America 250 this year, we are celebrating by hosting Eden Valley Enterprises and their "I Hear America Singing" performance. Program fee is $5 paid at the door.

Solidarity's Annual Plant Sale is back and bigger than ever!

Featuring tomato varieties, bell and hot peppers, kale, collards, cabbage, lettuce, chard, eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, berry bushes, a selection of herbs, and annual and perennial flowers. All organically grown & ready to plant.

We will also have our merchandise and value-added products - elderberry jelly, tons of jam, dried herbs, ramp butter and pesto (!!), and more!

Enter through the red door on 7th Street. There is free street parking as well as a large lot on the south side of 7th St. We accept cash, credit/debit, and tap-to-pay, as well as EBT for all edible plant starts.

Farmers market season is blooming in Lorain, Ohio!

Join us as we kick off our very first market of the season on May 9th from 9am–1pm! Come soak up the spring vibes while shopping local growers, fresh produce, beautiful plants, handmade goodies, and one-of-a-kind homemade treasures. From farm-fresh finds to crafted-with-love favorites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Support small, shop local, and celebrate the start of a beautiful market season with us right here in Lorain!

Cuban-American singer, songwriter and actress Gloria Estefan is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and named one of the Top 100 greatest artists of all time by both VH1 & Billboard. Her record sales exceed 100 million worldwide! Gloria ruled 80's radio and the dance floors in the US and internationally with her solo hits like "Don't Wanna Lose You", "Get On Your Feet", "Coming Out of the Dark", "Turn the Beat Around", and "Heaven's What I Feel".

Get ready to experience the Queen of Latin Pop and the music of the Miami Sound Machine with "Turn the Beat - A Gloria Estefan Tribute" This electrifying production show is produced by and stars the incredibly talented Gabie Lopez. She's an exceptional producer / vocalist who has performed here in Las Vegas for more than 10 years and has headlined is such shows as Cirque Du Solei.

Her production of 11 people includes a "kick ass" band plus some of Las Vegas' more beautiful and talented dancers and singers. Get ready, you may get pulled into a conga line!

Join us Wednesday, May 6 at 7pm at Speak of the Devil for Barrel School with Tim Harnett of River Roots Barrel Company.

River Roots is a Cleveland-based boutique spirits company focused on sourcing, curating, and bottling premium single-barrel bourbons, ryes, and whiskies. Their work lives at the intersection of craft and obsession—finding exceptional barrels, blending them thoughtfully, and sometimes giving them new life through secondary finishing.

Tim will take us inside the barrel selection process, sharing how River Roots identifies standout whiskey, what they look for when choosing barrels, and how blending and finishing can transform a great spirit into something truly special.

Your $25 ticket gets you settled in with a welcome cocktail, ½ oz pours of River Roots’ house bourbon and rye, and a ½ oz pour of a super-premium River Roots selection of your choice to finish things off.

Whether you’re a serious whiskey nerd or just curious how the magic happens between barrel and bottle, this is a rare chance to hear directly from someone doing the work.

Seats are limited, RSVP with us via DM on social media, email speakofthedevilcocktails@gmail.com, or tell your bartender/server!

SHEENA EASTON, whose career has spanned four decades, was born in Bellshill, Scotland, the youngest of six children. She is the proud mother of two children of her own, Jake and Skylar. Her recording career has included Gold and Platinum albums in the United States, Europe and Asia. SHEENA has sold over 20 million records worldwide. She has received two Grammys, and was the first - and still only - artist to have top five records on five major Billboard charts. In addition to her recording success, SHEENA is a top concert attraction around the world. SHEENA also has a list of notable acting credits including a five-episode appearance on Miami Vice, a co-starring role opposite Stacy Keach in a John Carpenter-directed trilogy for Showtime titled “Body Bags,” as a guest star in the syndicated cult series “The Highlander,” and a starring role in UPN’s “Ghost Stories.” Other appearances have included guest roles on “Brisco County” and “Tech Wars,” as well as a starring role in Showtime’s “Outer Limits.” SHEENA also appeared as a regular on the 2005 PAX TV show “Young Blades.” During 2004, Sheena and Brian McKnight hosted a talk show originating in Las Vegas - she especially enjoyed this genre of performance. On Broadway, SHEENA starred as Aldonza/Dulcinea in “Man of La Mancha” opposite the late Raul Julia’s “Don Quixote.” Throughout its yearlong run, the play remained one of the top five grossing hits at the box office. She also starred on Broadway as Rizzo in the hit musical “Grease.” The 2017 season saw SHEENA’S return to the UK as she starred as Dorothy Brock in “42nd Street” at the Theatre Royal in London’s West End. SHEENA has been busy with frequent appearances in Las Vegas where she has been a major attraction for the last two decades, and she was recently inducted into the Las Vegas Hall Of Fame.

Seen in venues not only nationally but internationally, SHEENA continues to perform her hits and fan favorites. She is most at home working with her band, but has expanded her love of the concert stage as a guest vocalist in various programs with symphonies across the nation. This allows her to blend her romance with various styles of music - American standards, pop and Broadway.

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

Celebrating 31 years of touring in 2026, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,900 shows in all 50 states and internationally. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band's live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike.

Zoso’s live performances focus on the raw energy and intricate musicality of Led Zeppelin’s best-known hits and deeper tracks, with a particular emphasis on recreating their live show experience. The band’s commitment to authenticity has earned them praise from major outlets, with the LA Times calling them “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes,” and the St. Petersburg Times describing them as “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.”

The band was founded in 1995 by Matt Jernigan and Adam Sandling, both of whom are renowned for their exceptional musicianship and passion for Led Zeppelin's music. Jernigan, who takes on the colossal role of Robert Plant, has a commanding stage presence that rivals the icon himself. Sandling, who brings John Paul Jones to life, masterfully plays bass, keyboards, and mandolin, replicating the multifaceted talent of the Zeppelin legend.

In 2015, Bevan Davies joined Zoso on drums to master the part of John Bonham. An accomplished touring and studio drummer with a resume that includes playing with such artists as Danzig, Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains), and Static X and many more. Davies brings an unmistakable power and precision to Zoso’s live shows, helping the band recreate Bonham’s legendary drum sound. His performance of Bonham’s legendary Moby Dick is something to behold.

In 2025, at the age of 24, Holston Rainero joined the band, taking on the monumental guitar role of Jimmy Page. A fan of Zoso, Rainero didn’t let an opportunity slip away when he learned of an opening in the band’s lineup. His story read like something straight out of a movie script; Rainero reached out directly to the band through social media to request an audition. While dozens of musicians had already contacted the band with no success, Rainero’s determination set him apart.

Refusing to take no for an answer, he began uploading videos of himself playing classic songs from the band in his bedroom. It didn’t take long for the band to recognize his extraordinary talent. His playing was not just skilled, it was a truly inspired performance, with the technical mastery and soul that made it clear he was something special.

The band immediately got him to Atlanta for an in-person audition. Rainero, ever ready, arrived with his bags packed, knowing he was prepared to seize the moment. His live audition exceeded all expectations, and within days, he was on tour with the band, stepping into one of rock history’s most iconic roles.

Country Artist Ricochet pays tribute to our 25th Anniversary

Ricochet is considered the hardest working band in country music! They've had 6 albums and 20 hit singles and the "only" band to ever record "The Star-Spangled Banner" and have the single reach # 58 on Billboard. They've performed our National Anthem for our men and women in uniform, televised events for NASCAR. major league baseball & football, the National Hockey League, at PBR, PRCA & Professional Rodeo.

Ricochet is an American country music band from Tulsa Oklahoma founded in 1993. It was 1996 when they debuted their hit single "What Do I Know" which was the highest charting debut single that year! Their follow up single, "Daddy's Money" became an immediate hit and was #1 on the Billboard single Charts for 2 consecutive weeks!

The band's distinctive musical and intricate harmonies have earned them the recognition as one of the most popular vocal groups in country music! Their show in Lorain kicks off with a moving rendition of the National Anthem and then get ready to party!

Thirty years ago the entertainment manager at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City had what he thought was a very good idea. It was a time of Boy Bands, Hair Bands & Hip Hop. He decided that he was going to take 3 of the most popular touring bands from early Rock & Roll (the Drifters, Coasters & Platters) and combine them into a package that could compete with the major acts that frequently played in the Tropicana’s massive showroom. Cher played that very room in those days, as did Elton John and Santana.

The above, mentioned groups had already been touring, successfully, for many years. with an established fan base, but at basically midsized clubs throughout the country. “Synergy” said, Bobby Ross (the Tropicana’s fabled entertainment director). “These groups represent synergy – the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. Place the 3 of them together and they represent the vast expanse that is the joy of early Rock & Roll.

The Drifters created the pre-Motown, heavily choreographed slickness, of Urban Pop-Soul. The Coasters (soon to become the Cornell Gunter Coasters – named after their founding member) were the premier, and perhaps the only, group combining gritty R&B with night club comedy antics. The Platters – well so much music, even then, was about love and romance (especially that of the young & unrequited variety) and that is what the Platters were all about.

The three-act package had played the country before, but Bobby Ross did something quite exceptional. He had their managers combine them into one, seamless show where their interplay put the focus on the big picture of the presentation rather than three separate concerts. And, most importantly, he booked them for an extended, six-week run.

“These groups are great alone”, Ross said at the time, “make sure we have a package where the three of them perform as one and make it a party – not a show.” Bobby noted the overwhelming numbers of Atlantic City visitors. “Word of mouth governs in this town. We’ll let some high-rollers in for free first, and if the show is what I think it will be by the second week it will be selling out.”

In a way, the very far-sighted and creative Bobby Ross was wrong. By the 4th night the show was selling out. And it continued to sell out. Not for just the original six-week run but for three, six-week run every year for the next five years.

And then, it was on to Las Vegas. Nine months per year in Vegas at the famed Sahara Hotel, where the Beatles and Sinatra got their starts, three months on the road (with just a few stops to kiss the family hello and good-by). Those were heady times for the three groups together. They went one to present the longest running concert show in Las Vegas history – under Producers Bill Caron and Larry Marshak (who has and still does manage several of the acts over the years).

Membership in the three groups has evolved over the years as time has passed but the Drifters, the Cornell Gunter Coasters and the Platters still stick with their original strategy of combining long term veterans with fresh new faces from time to time. So, even at this late date, after nearly fifty years as one of the top selling road shows in the country, half of the members from the three groups date back to having performed with original members on the original recordings.

In a two-page, centerpiece spread, in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s weekend entertainment magazine, the Entertainment Editor noted, “this strategy of rotating veterans with rookies to form an on ongoing and cohesive line-up, has allowed the groups to make creative personnel changes over the years while still conforming to their original aura”. The senior most member of the three groups. Jerome Jackson, who worked with the Drifters going back to the days of Ben E. King (over thirty years ago) had this to say about the concept: “It works, we still get all of our old fans plus at each show we see a whole new fanbase of young people discovering our music for the first time. These groups have a tremendous historical

legacy, which I am so proud to be a part of, and we aren’t doing anything to change it”, Jerome said, as he made his way to sign autographs for two teenage fans and their mother.

No Agenda, no worries! Join Main Street Lorain for our monthly networking event! This month we will be at the Olde Towne Charleston - typically a members-only spot!

Come by, grab a drink, and have a great time supporting this fantastic small business!

Hollywood Mafia, tribute to the best of 80s Hard Rock and Big Hair. Full Arena Show Premiere

Sets will include multi-song tributes to Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Poison, Warrant, Ratt, Dokken, Crue & many more!

Join us and our friends at Speak of the Devil Cocktail bar and go back in time to sip on the drinks that once were served from the historic Antlers Hotel in Lorain.

Your $30 ticket will include 1 historic Antler's cocktail of your choice, access to participate in Lorain food trivia, and light savory snacks. Commemorative take-home menu included.

- Wednesday, April 1
- 5:00 - 7:00pm
- Speak of the Devil Cocktail Bar

Additional drinks can be purchased from the Antlers' Menu at $8 each.

Tickets available here: https://Cheerstolorain.givesmart.com

Proceeds benefit the Lorain Historical Society.

Wrestling fans! This event is being taped for TV. Purchase your ringside seats "on stage" ASAP!

For over 30 years David Marquez the owner of "The United Wrestling Network" has been producing and directing TV wrestling shows in the US, Mexico, China and Japan and received two Emmy Awards for his efforts. Presently his " Championship Wrestling" show is airing in 130 US markets and growing!

David is also a consultant to TNA, WWE and Japan Pro Wrestling when they're looking for hot new talent for their respective TV shows! Before wrestlers become stars, they have to perfect their skills and develop their wrestling character and David helps make that happen by debuting them on The United Wrestling Network.

Several wrestlers that were signed to WWE as a result of their regular appearances on David's TV shows were John Cena, the 16-time WWE world champion, LA Knight a 2-time WWE world champion on Smackdown and Summer Slam and Adam Pearce a 5-time NWA world champion, who's now the trainer and coach at the WWE Performance Center. Adam also is the "on screen" manager for WWE's Raw Brand wrestling team.

So, when you come to our show, you'll be seeing wrestlers who are being groomed to become
future stars on WWE, AEW or TNA and it will be 2 1/2-3 hours of exceptional TV wrestling!

 Book Signing at the Lorain Historical Society

Join us on March 28th from 11:00am–12:30pm for a special book signing with author Annette Januzzi Wick, inside the museum gift shop at the Lorain Historical Society.

Annette, with deep family ties to Lorain, will be signing her latest memoir, Something Italian: From Distant Shores to Family Tables, The Recipes That Held Us Together; a heartfelt blend of history, family stories, and food traditions that trace Italian immigrant journeys and the tables that brought generations together, right here, in the Lorain area.

Stop by to meet the author, get your book signed, and celebrate the stories, recipes, and memories that connect us to our past. Books will be available for purchase in the gift shop.

 Free and open to the public
 Museum Gift Shop | 329 W. 10th St. Lorain

Learn more about the author at annettejwick.com.