After taking a month off in April due to the Mission Creek Festival, this Saturday sees the return of our monthly series at the Redhead Cafe in Solon. This month features two acts: Ruben Merringer as well as our own Tanner Illingworth. Merringer, former member of post-rock trio Beano, has made a direct turn for all-things Jeff Mangum on his solo work. Full of soaring and whiny-voiced melodies as well as the more than occasional trumpet flourish, Merringer’s songs are delightful nuggets of alternative folk-pop. Also an accomplished writer, Merringer puts craft and care into his lyrics. Illingworth, who formerly worked under the moniker Yield to Charlie and currently plays with Datagun, draws inspiration from the same irresistible jangle-pop well that has nourished bands like Built to Spill, Tripping Daisy, and more recently, Fourth of July so well. In all, prepare yourself for a night of songwriters with big ideas and wonderfully strummed acoustic guitars.
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