Wussy

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Wussy is a four-piece rock and roll band comprised of ex-Ass Ponys frontman Chuck Cleaver (guitar, vocals), Lisa Walker (guitar, vocals), Mark Messerly (bass, keyboards) and Joe Klug (drums). They formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 2000’s with original drummer Dawn Burman. Cleaver and Walker began playing together in 2001 as a result of Cleaver’s stage fright when asked to perform a brief run of solo shows. The duo’s first performance was largely unplanned and yet went without

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The National’s Homecoming Festival Announce Daily Lineups 

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Chuck Cleaver Announces First Solo Album 

Chuck Cleaver (Wussy, Ass Ponys) has been writing and performing his thoughtful, idiosyncratic songs for over thirty years, developing a cult following of devoted fans across the United States, Europe and beyond. However, this summer’s upcoming Send Aid LP (on Shake It Records) marks his first recorded solo output.

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Album Review: Wussy – What Heaven is Like 

In 2004, not long before Wussy released their first album, Kanye West sang, “You know what the Midwest is? Young and restless”. After sixteen years (as a group) and seven studio albums, Cincinnati’s Wussy may not qualify as young any more, but they are still staunchly Midwestern. And, surprisingly, they’ve managed to become even more restless.

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AYE Initial Lineup Announcement 

Grasshopper Juice Records proudly presents Adjust Your Eyes Music & Art Festival 2017.  This year’s fest will once again take place in Cincinnati, Ohio’s beautiful Northside neighborhood on July 28th through July 30th at Northside Tavern, Chameleon, Urban...

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MidPoint Indie Summer Lineup Released 

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Black Keys, Avetts, Snoop Dogg to Headline Bunbury 

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#MusicMonday Must Haves :: 1/26/15 

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The 2015 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards Winners Are... 

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Behind the Scenes with Wussy 

The phone rings on a late July afternoon inside the tour van. “Hello?” “Hi. Is this Venomous Valdez with Wussy? I’m an Executive Producer with CBS Morning News. We’re interested in bringing the band on the show.” After a short conversation, I sat there a bit stunned. Then I deliver the...

Our Weekend Picks :: October 17, 2014 

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Wussy (Washington Park Main Stage, Friday 7:15 PM) 

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MPMF.14 Schedule Released 

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Wussy Rocking MidPoint Indie Summer Friday at Fountain Square 

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Tender Mercies presents the First Annual Taste of OTR! 

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CincyMusic Spotlight to air on The Project 100.7/106.3 every Sunday! 

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Lineup for MPMF Indie Summer Series Announced! 

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Record Store Day 

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The 2013 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards Winners Are... 

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This Weekend: Bunbury Music Festival 

The Bunbury Music Festival is set to invade downtown this weekend with big-name headliners and talented locals. We're excited to see national favorites like Death Cab for Cutie, Weezer, Jane's Addiction, Manchester Orchestra, and Neon Trees – but we're even more excited to see Cincinnati...

MidPoint Indie Summer Lineup 

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Bunbury Music Festival adds more bands 

*Check out the full schedule HERE The Bunbury Music Festival added 26 additional live performances for the inaugural event to be held July 13-15, 2012 along Cincinnati’s riverfront. In addition to previously announced headliners including Weezer, Jane's Addiction, and Death Cab For...

Bunbury Music Festival announces lineup 

*Check out the full schedule HERE The Bunbury Music Festival has just announced that in addition to Weezer, Jane's Addiction, and Death Cab For Cutie the event will feature the following artists:    Friday, July 13Janes AddictionAirborne Toxic Event - Minus the Bear - O.A.R Foxy Shazam -...

SXSW Bound 

SXSW is upon us! Time to find some brand new loves and get reacquainted with old loves, band-wise that is. Via SXSW performances in years past, I have discovered Bon Iver, Andrew Bird, and The Airborne Toxic Event. This year, others will be able to discover Cincinnati gems including The Sundresses,...

March Spotlight: Wussy 

In the Cincinnati area, a few bands hold legendary status and one on top of the list is Wussy. If you are even vaguely familiar with the music scene in this town, you have heard of them and have most likely seen them more than a few times. Wussy will be representing Cincinnati at SXSW in Austin,...

Midwest By Southwest 

South By Southwest is by far the industry's most important annual gathering. This conference has grown from humble beginnings into an event that industry professionals choose to attend over many long-standing conferences. It is a great honor to be chosen to showcase at SXSW, and eight Cincinnati...