Our Weekend Picks :: January 16, 2015

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 app here).

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Friday, January 16:
Gates @ The Southgate House Revival [Interview]
The Whiskey Shambles @ Rivertown Brewing Company [Preview]
Technicolor Monster @ The Underground [Interview
Seabird w/Mike Mains & The Branches & Along The Shore @ Northside Tavern
Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music) @ The Southgate House Revival
Wilder @ Wunderbar
Joshua Powell & the Great Train Robbery @ MOTR Pub 

Saturday, January 17:
CityBeat's Best New Band Showcase @ Bogart's [Preview] 
Turquoise Jeep w/Abiyah @ The Woodward Theater
Michael Buratto w/Beau Austin @ The Drinkery
The Missy Werner Band @ Willis Music Woodsongs Coffeehouse
The Tadcasters @ Plain Folk Cafe 

Sunday, January 18:
Generationals w/Elel @ The Southgate House Revival [Generationals Preview] [Elel Interview

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