We're thrilled to welcome Steve Kortyka and friends to Speak of the Devil. A Northeast Ohio native who has spent a lot of time in New York City, Steve has become one of the most sought-after saxophonists in jazz, performing around the world with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga while building a remarkable career as …
Books & Brews returns this week as we gather with our friends from the Lorain Public Library to discuss Christopher Bollen's "A Beautiful Crime". Set against the canals and hidden corners of Venice, Bollen's stylish literary thriller is packed with art, deception, ambition, and characters whose motives are never quite what they seem. Whether you …
Join us in welcoming our friend Rick Dewitt to the Speak of the Devil stage for the first time.
Black Vulture Ramen is back. We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a year, our little cocktail bar fills with the aroma of rich broth, fresh noodles, and all the good things that happen when talented people decide …
Tuesday nights were made for good records and good cocktails. Bring a favorite album, dig through our crates, or just settle into a seat and let the music take over. Whether you're dropping the needle on a personal favorite or discovering something new from somebody else, Turntable Tuesday is all about sharing records, stories, and …
Sunshine, road trips, beach bonfires, windows down, and songs that somehow smell like sunscreen. This month's Cocktail Karaoke theme is Summer Songs. Whether you're belting out The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Chesney, Lana Del Rey, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, or that one song that instantly transports you to your …
We are thrilled to be collaborating once again with our friends at Tiki Underground for our third annual custom and collectible Mai Tai glass (designed once again by Pete Klockau of The Black Lagoon Room) release to kick of Mai Tai Week at Speak of the Devil
Our August Summer Smoke night out on the patio. Enjoy some hand rolled sticks and dope drinks!
Black Vulture Ramen is back. We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a year, our little cocktail bar fills with the aroma of rich broth, fresh noodles, and all the good things that happen when talented people decide …
Black Vulture Ramen is back. We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a year, our little cocktail bar fills with the aroma of rich broth, fresh noodles, and all the good things that happen when talented people decide …
A very special Turntable Tuesday is coming up. We’re thrilled to welcome Annie Zaleski to Speak of the Devil — Cleveland-based music journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and someone who has spent a very large portion of her life thinking, writing and talking about the music the rest of us have spent our lives …
BOOK CLUB is back this month, and we’re heading to Puerto Rico with Xavier Navarro Aquino’s Velorio. Set in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Velorio follows a group of young survivors who gather around an idealistic leader promising them something better amid the wreckage. What begins as refuge slowly becomes something stranger and darker—a novel …
This month, Cocktail Karaoke is getting a little louder, a little dirtier and possibly earning us a concerned phone call from somebody’s mother. SHOUT AT THE DEVIL: Songs That Made Your Parents Nervous You know the stuff - from Elvis Presley to Kiss to Ozzy to Motley Crue to D. Dre. The records they thought …
You may remember them as The Crawling Madisons. Well, same gang. Same rock & roll heart. New name. Meet The Low Horses. They’re riding back into Speak of the Devil on Saturday, September 19, bringing that same rootsy, rockabilly, blues-tinged racket we had such a damn good time with the last time around. New name. …
Our last patios cigar night of the year! Where has the summer gone!?
It’s been a while since our old friend Cole Davidson has played this little room of ours, and we’re genuinely happy to have him back. Cole comes out of the New England indie-folk world, playing this beautifully intricate fingerstyle guitar and writing songs that somehow manage to feel warm and a little dark at the …
Our friend Mezz Recipe is coming back to play the bar. If you caught Mezz last time, you already know—bluesy, soulful, a little gritty and pretty much perfect for our little room. If you didn’t, well, here’s your chance. Bluesy, soulful and funky. Not to be missed!
Our friend Teddy Eisenberg returns to the booth Saturday, October 10, and we’re just going to get the hell out of his way. Teddy digs deep. Weird cuts. World groove. …
Sunday soupday with the best ramen around!
Another vinyl night event! Bring a platter or pick a platter from our crates!