Video: "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" performed by Red Wanting Blue

Scott Terry's gruff, snarling vocals give a perfect touch of grit and mire to Red Wanting Blues' rendition of the classic "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," written about Dr. Seuss' great Christmas antagonist.

Thurl Ravenscroft's original recording of the song for the 1966 cartoon film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" has been second to none, but Red Wanting Blue may have inched its way into my top holiday favorites with this one.

"On Christmas Morning" by Zach

Merry Christmas to all from The Rhythm Report! 


Enjoy the next two days with your closest family and friends. Here's a little tune from Zach to start the magic on Christmas day.

"On Christmas Morning" (2005) – Zach

Hear more Christmas songs from Northeast Ohio artists in these Rhythm Report posts:

The Modern Electric – "Northcoast Christmas"

Bethesda – "If This is Christmas"

Holiday Spectacular Shows: Music Fills The Night in Northeast Ohio

Folks are home for the holidays and Northeast Ohio musicians and venues from Cleveland, Akron and Canton are celebrating. Here is the event list for the night.

Kent – The Speedbumps Christmas Fun Time Show

8 p.m. - The Kent Stage 

Painesville – The Carsons Holiday Party and Reunion Show

7 p.m. - Scores Fun Center 

Akron – David Ullman Album Fundraiser with Enormity and Bushman

8 p.m. - Musica 

Lakewood – A Very Acoustic Christmas with Tom Evanchuck and Cool Jason

9:30 p.m. - Merry Arts Pub 

Lakewood – Pilgrim and Echo Canyon Players in Concert

9 p.m. - The Winchester Music Hall 

Canton – !Dance Night! 

11 p.m. - The Auricle Venue