Us, Today started as an organic experiment in sound. With the unique instrumentation of vibraphone, keyboard, guitar, and drums they set out to create music that defies genre. The group started with a chance meeting in 2010 at a coffee shop, and a discussion of a shared interest in St. Vincent. The three members, Kristin Agee, Joel Griggs, and Jeff Mellot, began weekly improvisation session, experimenting with their unique sonic possibilities. Improvisations turned into compositions. To
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Our Thanksgiving Eve Picks
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Our Weekend Picks :: September 19, 2014
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MidPoint Music Festival has released their full performance schedule for the festival that takes place in downtown Cincinnati, September 25-27, 2014. MidPoint has always been the place to discover new indie music on our own turf, and we are more excited for this year than ever! The festival...
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Our Weekend Picks :: May 30, 2014
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Our Weekend Picks :: February 7, 2014
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Our Weekend Picks :: January 24, 2014
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8th Annual AYE Music & Art Festival!
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Interview: Polyenso
Earlier this week, we caught up with Alexander Schultz of Polyenso as his band was preparing to play their set in Rochester, NY. Polyenso has had quite a trip to get to where they are, starting out as metal/post-hardcore band Oceana. Over the past few years, their sound has undergone a major...
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MPMF Homegrown Schedule
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...
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Our Weekend Picks :: August 3, 2012
There are a ton of shows to choose from this weekend, most notably the unique performance taking place at Washington Park tonight at 7:30pm! You can check out our picks below, or make up your own mind by going here. Friday, August 3:Cincinnati Pops Orchestra w/May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati...
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What to do this weekend :: May 18, 2012
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