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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announces that acclaimed hip-hop recording artist, actor, film producer and poet Common will be performing at its annual Classical Roots concert at Music Hall on Friday, April 29. With a slew of awards to his name, including three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a...

Brooklyn band TEEN will be performing Monday, February 22nd at The Comet in support of their new album Love Yes that comes out Friday, February 19th on Carpark Records! Love Yes explores the disharmony and empowerment that both sexuality and spirituality can create within the modern...

The Westies are a band that unabashedly confronts the trials of the inner city heart with a slow burn delicacy that juxtaposes many uncomfortable subjects with a tender and elegant beauty that is rare in the current music landscape. After just avoiding a would be 3-6 year prison sentence (which...

Each week we will highlight a few of our picks for the weekend. Some may be local, some may not, but as long as you are seeing live music in Cincinnati you are contributing! Our picks are below, but you can choose for yourself with our calendar here. (Or download our iPhone...

New Hampshire-native Doug Tuttle (ex-MMOSS) is releasing on Friday the follow-up to his 2013 solo debut self-titled album with It Calls On Me. Catch Doug Tuttle at The Comet on Saturday, February 20th with The Paperhead!  Eschewing the jittery, love-lorn anxiety of his first solo outing, It...

Comedy nights are back at The Drinkery! On Tuesday, February 23rd, Too Drunk Too Loud Comedy Night at The Drinkery will be hosted by Kyle Jefers & Gary Watkins. Headliner Chris Weir will be joined by Ran Barnaclo, Billy Devore, Jacob Wilson, Blake Hammond, and Tony Kordenbrock! In between the...

Coal Train Robbery (CTR) is a four-piece Alt Rock band based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The band, only a year old, is quickly becoming a Cincinnati favorite, and is winning the hearts of Ohio, one city at a time. Their simple riffs, electric stage show, and catchy, viral melodies infect audiences and...

Rumpke Mountain Boys are a staple band in Cincinnati. Every show they put on is different than the last. Rumpke Mountain Boys recently released their fourth album, High Time, Low Tide. The album was self produced and released on their own label, RMB Music. They also recently picked up yet another...

Many of you may know Matt Ogden from Black Signal. They picked up the CEA for “Best Electronic Act” in 2014 and again in 2016! What you may not know about Matt (among other things) is that he is one hell of a show booker. In just a few days, he wrangled over 40 bands to play a full...

Seratones are one of the best new rock & roll bands you'll hear in 2016. They released a 7-inch single on Fat Possum last year, and have their debut album in the works.  Seratones is a quartet that's been wowing club crowds since forming less than two years ago. The music video for...

The Jericho Harlot are a punk infused indie rock group who stay true to their roots and goals. Some exciting shows are in their future as well as a new lineup! With several tour runs lined up as well as festival appearances, and the recording of a new album, we grabbed the chance to talk to the...

Old Sea Brigade’s Ben Cramer grew up playing in dozens of bands. At the age of 24, Ben’s musical path has had time to mature, develop and reinvent itself a number of times. A pivotal moment came when he was introduced to producer Jeremy Griffith in the spring of 2009. After a series of...