Speak in Tongues: An Oral History of Cleveland's Infamous DIY Punk Venue

By Eric Sandy

Book Overview

Speak in Tongues was a freewheeling, community-run underground music venue in Cleveland, Ohio that operated on a DIY basis throughout the late '90s. Travelling bands regularly booked shows there, including ones that went on to greater fame like Modest Mouse, Jimmy Eat World, Alkaline Trio, and J Church. A healthy BYOB policy ensured that everyone's memory is different, resulting in an entertaining story of a place that truly was what you made it. This comprehensive oral history forms a picture of a unique, weird, special place that deeply informed the next 20 years of Cleveland's underground culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1648410642
• ISBN13: 9781648410642
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 6.9"