Bonus Track: Joe Kleon

Send us Fan MailJoe Kleon is a veteran of the Cleveland music scene who has worked in a lot of different capacities, including a lengthy career in radio. More recently, he's developed an interesting career in concert photography that's now approaching the 20 year mark. Matt's path with Joe first crossed in the '90s when the two got together to discuss Rush and play through some vintage concert bootlegs from the Canadian rock legends -- which inevitably led into a lot of other musical discussion beyond that. In the years that have passed since then, it seems like we're often heading in two different directions when we're out and about. As Joe's heading for the front of the stage to get ready to take photographs, Matt is looking for his seat to settle in for that night's show.It was fun to get a chance to talk a bit of shop with Joe, who is back with his fifth annual fundraiser for Kitten Krazy, Inc.  We dig into his history and how he got into photography. He also shares stories from his 20+ year friendship with Michael Stanley, plus additional music biz war stories ranging from the Jonas Brothers and the Scorpions and everything in between!Here's a documentary about the unique photo studio that we discussed during the episode, which Joe uses for his Kitten Krazy photos -- complete with an extensive gallery of photos at the end of the doc!Information regarding the Kitten Krazy fundraiser and related events follows. Our thanks to Joe for taking some time to tell a bunch of stories!Kitten Krazy opened in May 2004 and operates in over 7,000 square feetlocated at 930 Lafayette Road, Unit A, Medina, OH 44256. The adoptablecats are free-roaming in multiple rooms so that you can sit and meetthem or “let your cat pick you!” Fully-vetted cats and kittens areavailable for adoption every Tuesday through Friday 12-5 pm andSaturdays 12-3 pm.Joe Kleon has photographed over 1,500 pop & rock concerts since 2002.This year he has donated concert photos from artists such as PaulMcCartney, The Rolling Stones, Rush, Van Halen, Aerosmith, BruceSpringsteen, Taylor Swift, AC/DC, Kiss, Stevie Nicks, ZZ Top, MichaelStanley, U2, Rush, and many others. To check out the photos and/or placea bid on one or more photos, the Ebay auction begins the morning ofFriday, March 24th and ends Monday, April 3, 2023. Links to each auctioncan be found at www.kittenkrazy.org.On Sunday, March 26, from Noon to 3 pm, Kitten Krazy is hosting anOpen House fundraiser - Admission is FREE! Come enjoy a rare behind thescenes look at how Kitten Krazy operates. There will be many cats andkittens to adopt as well as mamas and their baby kittens to see! We willalso have Chinese Raffle baskets, 50/50, and other games of chance withprizes for adults and children. Please consider bringing any of thefollowing donations: canned cat food, clay and/or scoopable litter,bleach, and detergent. Or, simply make a cash donation to help in thecost for the 650+ cats that Kitten Krazy adopts out every year. Eric “Eroc” Sosinski and Jim Tigue from Wish You Were Here who will be performing throughout the event and Kleon will also have concert photos available for sale.Support the show