The Jambar

With a mane of slightly wavy, unruly dark brown hair cascading halfway down his back, junior Chris Meeker admits that his hair is a major part of his image - and his stereotypical persona - as an old school metal band drummer.

Youngstown's funk/garage/blues heroes Sacksville R&B aren't your typical impromptu jam band. They've written their own material in addition to covering hits from old-school rhythm and blues masters such as Sonny Boy Williamson, Houndog Taylor and Little Richard. Formed in 1981, Sackville R&B began as a four-piece band playing countless show efforts at Cedars Lounge, where they will peform with The Jones 4 Revival on Thanksgiving night Nov. 27.

Those attending the holiday show at the Butler Museum of American Art can expect to see 100 participants, vendors, artists and crafters from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio and New York. Those attending the holiday show at the Butler Museum of American Art can expect to see 100 participants, vendors, artists and crafters from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio and New York.

Formed from the funk remnants of Youngstown act Gold Boots, the members of 5 Elements were all friends since elementary school. The 5 Elements stir up a musical main course of metal, punk, reggae, funk, and ska. That is hmmm, "5 Potent Elements."