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Fluffer is a heavy dance-rock trio that is evolving into increasingly uncharted territory. Formed 3 winters ago in Bloomington, IN, they quickly made a name for themselves by combining blinding psychedelic flavors with a propulsive and kinetic rhythm section. Drawing comparisons to Deerhoof,...

On Thanksgiving Eve, November 26th at the recently opened Woodward Theater, come celebrate music, art and beer. Ohio Knife will release its very own beer in collaboration with Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.! Ohop Knife are proud to celebrate the reopening of the historic Woodward Theater with the...

20th Century Theatre is once again putting on the hottest party for the biggest party night of the year! Join The Cliftones, The Almighty Get Down and Chris Comer Jazz Explosion for a night of local flavor to support the Oakley Community Emergency Food Pantry!  The Cliftones are a Cincinnati...

This eight piece funk-rock band from Dayton is headed to Cincy to prove that they know how to turn it up at a live show. Gem City is composed of Willie Four (front man), Zack Lemons (guitar), Peter Mills (bass),  Dave Watanabe (keys), Dillon Corrigan (drums),  Matt Schroeder (tenor saxophone),...

Mini Mansions’ forthcoming new album, The Great Pretenders, is due in early 2015 on T Bone Burnett’s Electromagnectic Recordings, via Capitol Records in the U.S. and Fiction Records in the UK, while the first single, “Death Is A Girl,” was released in late October. The introductory...

Since releasing their self-titled debut in 2007, Boston's The Grownup Noise has evolved into a rousing and innovative pop-music outfit, bridging the gap between americana and indie music. With lyrics written by guitarist/songwriter Paul Hansen and arrangements and instrumentation by the band as a...

If you have ever checked out local music in the Greater Cincinnati area, chances are you have been entertained and often mesmerized by David Rhodes Brown! We are throwing a big ole party and roast to celebrate this hero of the local music scene's 50th year playing music professionally! DRB has...

We last spoke with Near Earth Objects in August. Near Earth Objects has since added a band member, started recording their first full length album and nearly sold out of merch at a show!  The band will be playing at The Woodward Theater on November 21st with Fluffer and Speaking Suns! Get to know...

The Hiders are set to release their 5th, anxiously awaited album TOTEM on Saturday, November 15th at Northside Tavern! I have said it once, and I will say it again, The Hiders are Cincinnati music royalty. Spawned by former Ass Ponys/Ruby Vileos guitarist Billy Alletzhauser and actor/singer Beth...

Christine Havrilla's music is self described as "Neofunkadlicfolkpoptwangrock". Christine utilizes the soft gritty texture of her vocals to express warmth and honesty listeners quickly embrace as well as her aggressive, raw, trash-style guitar playing. Named "One of the Top Ten Indie Artists" by...

Mikhael Paskalev was suggested to me via Spotify based on my listen history over a year ago. I do give most of these suggestions a listen but it's rare I find a favorite. Upon first listen to “My Spy”, I added it to a favorite list and listened to daily. I wasn't the only one paying attention...

  Give us some background on Kevin Stokley...I have actually always lived around the Greater Cincinnati area and growing up, wanted to be a radio personality. Then the performance bug hit me and it was all over from there. I remember the first time on stage, realizing this ability you have to...