While there are a plethora of Live Streaming options happening, make sure that the Cincy Groove Music Festival is one you don't miss. Taking place Friday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 5th at the Cincy Groove's Facebook page!

NPR Music and Lagunitas Brewing Company have announced the 2017 Tiny Desk Concert Contest! The winner of the Contest will play a Tiny Desk concert behind the desk at NPR. Then, they'll go on a fully-funded tour of the United States with NPR Music and sponsor, Lagunitas Brewing...

On February 13th, the General Store in Rabbit Hash went up in flames. Most us watched the news break on our phones and spent the rest of the evening grief stricken while the news of the destruction unfolded. Kelly Thomas was at The Southgate House Revival that night.  She has performed at the...

This whole house event, at the beautiful Southgate House Revival, put together by local musician and Rabbit Hash lover, Kelly Thomas (Wilder - and the first lady of Cincinnati Music), to bring the local music community together to help raise funds to rebuild the General Store in Rabbit Hash...

Today is the LAST day to submit your submission to the Tiny Desk Concert contest! You have until tonight at 11:59pm EST to submit HERE. Remember, this is a contest about the creativity in your music, not the polish of your video. Last year’s winning entry was shot on an iPad!  The...

Want to play a Tiny Desk Concert? NPR Music and Lagunitas Brewing Company are once again holding a contest. The winner gets to perform at Bob Boilen's desk at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.  To enter, make a video performing one original song behind a desk of your choosing. It could be...

Forget tailgating, take part in the ultimate unique pre-game experience! The Cincinnati Cyclones invite you to the Restaurant overlooking the ice at U.S. Bank Arena to watch warm-ups and enjoy a tasting of your favorite beverages! Whether you are a wine connoisseur, a craft beer enthusiast, or a...

The Jerry Springer Podcast; Tales, Tunes and Tomfoolery, is a mix of stories, interviews, conversation and comedy bits, concluding each time with a performance by a roots music song writer. Recorded in front of a small studio audience at the Folk School Coffee Parlor, in Ludlow, Kentucky, the...

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...

A little over a year ago one of my really great friends Anna Mouch was diagnosed with non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.Non-hodgkin lymphoma, or NHL, or just lymphoma is basically a type of cancer that starts in cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. Lymphocytes...

CityBeat has announced the nominees for the 2015 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards! This year, the organization did things a little differently allowing the public to weigh in on the nominees before deciding on the artists we will all be able to vote for. Remember, not everyone can be nominated. This...

Taste of the Groove presented by CincyGroove.com is happening this Saturday at The Southgate House Revival! For your listening pleasure will be Shiny Old Soul and Shiny and the Spoon. Go grab an advance ticket HERE ($5 adv / $7 dos).  We sat down with the owner of CincyGroove.com, Scott Preston....

Progression is a tricky thing, and something I’ve discussed before. If you’re a band that’s seen any modicum of success, adding the idea of expectations – both internal and external – to what is already a volatile and likely delicate situation can propel or reign in those changes. One...

Tunes and Blooms is a big reason why I love Spring in Cincinnati. First, it's at the Cincinnati Zoo...one of my favorite places in the city. Second, they always have amazing bands. Third, it's free. Bring the kids, make it a happy hour destination with co-workers or just come to dance away your...

The inaugural three-day Buckle Up Music Festival unveiled their full schedule and lineup including Alabama, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, The Band Perry and many more! The event takes place along the Ohio River at Yeatmans Cove and Sawyer Point July 18-20....

Nominations for the 17th Annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards (CEAs) were announced today by CityBeat.  Nominees were determined by a committee of dozens of Greater Cincinnati music experts. This year’s list again reflects the talented community of music makers across various genres...

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...

I’ve written of The Mitchells before – several times, actually – on CincyMusic.com. Though somewhat outside of my normal milieu, The Mitchells have earned my respect as much as my aural devotion. It’s easy to like the music they create – it’s subtle and sincere, quietly emotional and...

Growth-evolution-change, it’s do or die. This is true (I believe) of all things that have life, whether it be song writing, love, bands, friendships. I’m not saying it’s easy. Usually, it’s quite the opposite, there’s a reason they say “growing pains”. Shiny & The Spoon’s new...

Shiny and the Spoon portray the intimacy of Johnny Cash and June Carter, with head-turning vocals and a vibrant acoustic core, complimented by sprinklings of ukulele, guitar, harmonica, and good old-fashioned boot-stompin’. Shiny and the Spoon offers a sound that blends the heart of American folk...

Fountain Square released the MPMF Indie Summer Series Lineup yesterday & now we can look forward to a free dose of all things Folk / Americana every Tuesday this summer! The American Roots Series takes place on Fountain Square from 7-10pm every Tuesday this summer. May 28: Magnolia...

The Cincinnati Zoo presents Tunes & Blooms, a free concert series in the Zoo gardens every Thursday in April! Admission to the Zoo is free after 5pm, and the shows begin at 6pm. Parking is $8. Click Here to check out the full schedule! Why tip-toe through the tulips when you can rock the...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our complete calendar of all things music in Cincinnati HERE, or take our word for it at one of these events: Friday, February 22:Shoot Out The Lights @ The Southgate House RevivalKoala Fires & COWGIRL @ MaydayShiny And The...

The 11th annual MidPoint Music Festival is finally here! For the next three days you can wonder around Over The Rhine and discover great music from around the world. The organizers have really put a lot of time in to making this the best MPMF yet, and I can't wait! Eachnotesecure.com has been doing...

Cincy Groove will be hosting their 2nd annual festival at Arnold's this Friday through Sunday. Music starts at 9pm each night and is FREE! The full list of artist's playing is below: Friday, July 27:The TillersJessie Torrisi & the Please Please MeThe Salty CaramelsHickory Robot  Saturday,...

The World Choir Games are in full swing and the city is full of live music over the next two weeks. There is absolutely no excuse to not get a bit out of your comfort zone and check out something new. Our picks are below, but you can make up your own mind by checking out our complete calendar of...

Taste of Cincinnati is this weekend. My favorite part of any street festival is grabbing a beer and watching some local bands. The full list of entertainment is below… Saturday, May 26 Chemed Stage:WIZ/MOJO 12:00 - 6:00Hott Stuff 7:00 - 11:00  Metromix Stage at P&G Gardens:Faux Frenchmen...

The Cincinnati Zoo presents Tunes & Blooms, a free concert series every Thursday this month! The series kicks off tonight with The Seedy Seeds and The Newbees! Admission to the Zoo is free after 5pm, and the shows begin at 6pm. Parking is $8. Click Here to check out the full schedule! Thursday,...