The Winchester Tavern & Music Hall, right here in Lakewood, has been receiving national attention for years now, including multiple mentions on VH1 and XM Radio, and is currently in the middle of more national exposure. The current edition (May 23) of Goldmine Magazine, which is a bi-monthly national music and record collector's magazine, on newsstands across the country, features a glowing review of the Kim Simmonds show that took place at the Winchester on January 26th, 2008. Kim Simmonds is the founder, lead guitarist, and vocalist of British blues/rock band Savoy Brown, and was named one of the top 10 guitarists EVER by Musician Magazine. This was his fifth time at the Winchester; the first four of which were with Savoy Brown. This is the second time that Goldmine has covered the happenings at the Winchester.

In addition, there was a big show at the Winchester on Wednesday, May 14th by jazz/fusion guitarist Allan Holdsworth. Allan is on the cover of the April 2008 issue of Guitar Player Magazine and was called "The man who changed guitar forever!" on that cover. Holdsworth played in a three piece with drummer Chad Wakerman, who played in Frank Zappa's band for 7 years. Chad liked the Winchester and the sold-out crowd so much that he says he plans to bring his trio to the club.

On June 4th, Ike Willis & Ugly Radio Rebellion bring their Frank Zappa tribute to the Winchester. Ike Willis was also in Frank Zappa'a band and was one of the longest serving members of Frank's outfit. Tickets for the show are available for $10.00.

The Winchester Tavern & Music Hall is located at 12112 Madison Ave and is available by phone at 216-226-5681 and on the web at www.thewinchester.net It was named "...the west side's premiere live music venue" by The Plain Dealer and listed among the Best of Cleveland in Cleveland Magazine in 2007.