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Top 5 Feature: Mark Mercy

  Singer-songwriter, guitarist Mark Mercy resides in the Columbus, Ohio area and is a blues-rock musician who frequently performs throughout the region. Mercy, whose first concert was AC/DC’s Rock ‘N Roll Train Tour at Schottenstein Center in Columbus when he was 10, is currently writing his debut EP, which will be self-titled. “It is about my life, and the state of the world as well. I believe the ultimate form of success is to give the gift upon which one has received. And music saved my life, so I’d like to pay it forward.“ Mercy is an advocate and strong supporter of The Make-A-Wish Foundation. “I would like to break Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Make-A-Wish Foundation donation record someday—due to having met John Cena’s Make-A-Wish kid in 2013 on World Wish Day, through a charity music festival. Having seen the impact on that child, who was only 7 and had leukemia, had a profound impact on me at the age of 14, and at that moment I knew I wanted to be involved.” Mercy has upcomi...
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Recap: 4th Annual CLE MOSH

  Press Release: January 22, 2026 Cleveland, OH -- CLE MOSH closed out 2025 with their 4th annual event that took place December 13, 2025. The lineup featured artists such as Deadlands, Face Yourself, Resistor and more.  The festival was located at Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio and scattered all 12 acts across the two stages of the venue. Below you can check-out photos that capture the chaotic nature of the fest.   Photos: Deadlands, Lie In Wait, Face Yourself, photo credit: Unhinged Studios (@unhingedstudiosoh) Ghostwave, Lonewolf, Avarice. photo credit: Ethan Herx / / Ultraviolet Magazine (@ethanherxphoto , @uvmusicmag) " This December 13th will be the 4th year of the annual CLE MOSH FEST - an independent heavy music fest based in Cleveland, OH, featuring national acts as well as many of the city's best up-and-coming local bands. Started in 2022, CLE MOSH aims to fill the Cleveland area's festival void, bringing fan favorite nationa...