BRASS — Musician Matt Keane plays the trumpet inside Happy Dog as part of the Cleveland Dyngus Day celebration on April 9, 2012. Photo by Brandon Blackwell @CapturedCLE
PYRAMID — The sun hangs in a hazy sky over Cleveland State University’s Music and Communication Building on April 23, 2012. The building’s two distinct pyramid structures have been CSU hallmarks since 1990. Photo by Brandon Blackwell @CapturedCLE
PERFORMANCE — Kid Tested bassist Dominic Ricciardi wails at Euclid Tavern in Cleveland on April 21, 2012. Ricciardi, who has been with Kid Tested for five years, is known for his high-energy stage presence. “The performance is the most important part of playing live,” Ricciardi said after the show. “I think I missed 600 notes up there.” Photo by Brandon Blackwell @CapturedCLE
SAX IN THE CITY — Musician and amputee Samad Samad plays the saxophone outside Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland on April 3, 2012. Samad, a Cleveland native and self-taught saxophonist, removes his prosthetic leg while playing and uses it to collect donations from passers-by. “I like the reception I get,” Samad said. “I like that people say they appreciate the music.” Photo by Brandon Blackwell @CapturedCLE
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