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Sassy Molasses a Local Band With Heart
Sassy Molasses is one of the many bands donating their time this weekend for One More Girl on a Stage Festival benefitting The American Cancer Society’s, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. I had the fortunate honor to speak to Moriah and Moose of the band prior to the festivities this...
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FREE Live Original Music at 7 Venues in Mt. Adams
Everyone loves to party on the hill of Mt. Adams. These hills are alive with amazing bars and this Saturday our favorite bands are taking over. The inaugural Mt. Adams Music Affair kicks off this Saturday, October 26th! This is one night of ORIGINAL LIVE music on the hill of Mt. Adams at SEVEN...
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One More Girl on a Stage Returns!
The popular music festival organized by local musician, Kelly Thomas returns, after a one year hiatus this Thursday through Saturday! Bigger and better than ever, the festival will utilize 7 local venues and feature 46 acts! This year’s goal is to raise $10,000 for The American Cancer...
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Creative Community Rallies Support for Colleague
“Miketoberfest” to feature live local bands and tours of historic department store benefitting local family affected by cancer Landor Associates is honored to be opening its doors to the local creative community for an evening to benefit Mike Amann. Mike is a passionate, active contributor to...
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Iron Wing Live: “Angel of Mine” by Jeremy Pinnell and the 55's
The latest installation of Iron Wing Live is upon us! Go grab a cold one and be ready to hit play over and over. Before you hit that play button though, check out our interview with one of the amazing 55's, Cameron Cochran! What was the inspiration behind the song “Angel of Mine”? "Angel of...
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Get to Know Download Artist of the Week: Heavy Hinges
Download "Wait Around" by Heavy Hinges for free HERE! What was the inspiration behind "Wait Around"?Our lead singer Maya Banatwala wrote Wait Around after an enthusiastic greeting from her two dogs after a long night at work. Give us some background on Heavy Hinges… Heavy Hinges began in early...
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Go Tell All Your Friends, Taking Back Sunday is Back on Tour
Taking Back Sunday is back in the recording studio and back on tour. The band has had some lineup changes over the years but I think they have it right back where it needs to be with Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, Eddie Reyes, Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell. Last year Taking Back Sunday embarked on a...
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Powerhouse Factories Bridges the Gap Between Art and Music
Powerhouse Factories has been bridging the gap between the art and music scene since they began designing and screen printing gig posters for musicians ten years ago. This fall, Powerhouse continued that tradition through collaborations with the 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati, Cincinnati Contemporary...
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"Livin' in the Cin" Generates Awareness and Excitement
In June, the Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network (RTN) deployed a new initiative called "Livin' in the Cin," a social network of six prominent local online influencers who create and share content about the region. The goal is to generate awareness and excitement about the region and broaden...
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Legend Junior Brown Stops by The Madison Theater
There has absolutely never been anyone like Junior Brown. Born 1952 in Cottonwood, AZ., Junior showed musical talent at an early age playing little melodies on the family piano before he could talk. Curiosity led him to an old guitar in his grandparents’ attic, thus setting the stage for a...
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Gregory Alan Isakov returns to play 20th Century Theater
After an amazing performance at Bunbury Music Festival, Isakov is returning to Cincinnati. Gregory Alan Isakov’s The Weatherman recently debuted at #5 on Billboard’s Folk chart and #1 on Billboard’s Mountain and Pacific Heatseekers charts (Suitcase Town Music). Furthermore, following a recent...
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Get to Know Download Artist of the Week: Jesse Thomas
Download "Sidewalk Ends" for free all week HERE! What was the inspiration behind the song "Sidewalk Ends"? The inspiration came from having a friend who was dealing with addiction, and the back and forth of loving and hating this person, but ultimately just wanting to be that magic person who can...