It's that time of year again for TUNES & BLOOMS! See a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected music veterans playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens, for FREE!

With 6 immaculately produced tracks, Town Radio isn’t so much a “band” as a collective that’s crafted a love letter to Dub, Reggae, and Ska while absolutely making something they can proudly share as their own.

Cincinnati CityBeat threw one hell of a party last night to celebrate all the great things we have going on. Here are the winners!

FARMULA FEST IS BACK - bigger and better than ever! This year they have relocated to AJ Jolly Park in Alexandria, KY and have extended the festival to two full days and nights!

Cincinnati band, The Grove is hosting its fourth annual cancer benefit, Rock n’ Revival for a Cure, at The Southgate House Revival on March 9, 2019. Twenty-four local and regional bands will perform in three venue rooms at Southgate House Revival for a pop, rock, psychedelic, funk, cocktail of entertainment.

Congratulations to everyone that won an award at this year's Cincinnati Entertainment Awards! Here is a full list of winners.

The 3rd Annual Birds of a Feather Music & Arts Festival is happening August 16th– August 19th in beautiful Thornhill Farm in Morning View, Kentucky. Hyryder, Joe Marcinek Band, Ben Gourley & Jason Wolf of Rumpke Mountain Boys, The Cliftones, The Inturns, Dead Man String Band and MORE! 

Rhythm Brew Art & Music Festival is a family-friendly festival at Wooden Cask Brewery in Newport! The Event will feature live music with over 30 bands in just about every genre. This is a festival not to miss! Music, Beer, and Art need I say more?

Summer is coming to a close and this is your last chance for Reggae Wednesdays on the square this year! Who else would you want to spend tonight with but The Cliftones? Grab your friends and prepare to dance away your work woes.  The Cliftones are a group of musicians, who together, create...

Bad Tom Smith Brewing will be hosting the 2016 Bad Ass Beer Fest supporting the local charity, National MS Society, Ohio Valley Chapter  The 2016 Bad Ass Beer Festival will take place on July 15th &16th at the French House, located at the French Park in Cincinnati, OH. The...

The 2016 Cincinnati Entertainment Award winners are in! Last night was proof that this music community has a wealth of talent. We want to congratulate all the winners, nominees, and remind everyone that this is a celebration of local music & not a competition.  World Music/Reggae: The...

The nominees for the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards have been announced! The 19th annual CEAS’s will be held on Sunday, January 31st at Madison Theater.  The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards is THE event to attend to support our local music community. One night of the year that everyone...

February 20th & 21st at the Southgate House Revival in Newport, Kentucky  Rachel DesRochers, the creator of Grateful Grahams and the Northern Kentucky Kitchen Incubator is joining forces once again with Ian Mathieu of Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle to present the next big event...

Each week we do our best to shine some light on a few songs that we feel should be on your radar. All of these songs will be added to our #MusicMonday Must Haves playlist on Spotify, so follow along & click play when you need to find some inspiration!  In honor of the Cincinnati...

Local Cincinnati musicians, stakeholders, and fans gathered at The Madison Theater in Covington last night to celebrate a very solid year of local musicianship. A huge thanks to the folks at CityBeat for continuing to organize this event for our community! The results are below:  View Photos...

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...

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). Friday,...

Guests of Studio 89 tonight at Northern Kentucky University should be prepared to get “Hustled”.  Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle are performing and they never fail to put on the best show in town.  Buffalo Wabs (aka Matt Wabnitz) spearheads this group, playing guitar and taking most...

Want to hit the bar tonight, but don't want to listen to a cover band? A few of your options are below, but you can also view the entire calendar here. (Or download our iPhone app here). Buffalo Killers w/Soledad Brothers @ Northside Tavern [Show Preview / Album Review]Kenton County Regulators...

20th Century Theatre is once again putting on the hottest party for the biggest party night of the year! Join The Cliftones, The Almighty Get Down and Chris Comer Jazz Explosion for a night of local flavor to support the Oakley Community Emergency Food Pantry!  The Cliftones are a Cincinnati...

Tender Mercies, one of Over-the-Rhine’s oldest and most life-changing non-profit organizations, continues the celebration of the tastes, flavors and sounds of Over-the-Rhine at the 2nd Annual Taste of OTR.   The Taste will be held on July 26th from 11am to 11pm in Washington Park. It will...

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...

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). Friday,...

The 2014 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards winners are in!  World Music/Reggae: The Cliftones  Jazz: The Faux Frenchmen Singer/Songwriter: Molly Sullivan Country: Jeremy Pinnell and the 55’s Punk/Pop Punk: The Dopamines Blues: Ricky Nye Indie/Alternative: DAAP Girls Folk/Americana: The...

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 Cliftones are headlining the Thanksgiv’n Rock’n Eve Blowout Wednesday November 27th! Be ready to dance the night away for a good cause. Get $2 off your ticket price at the door with canned goods donation for food drive. This major annual event is not only a great show but a perfect way to...

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...

Just past the park entrance the pavilion at Hoffner Park will be transformed into a festive Beer Garden. A step beyond festival goers will emerge into a captivating playground of great original music, Fire Breathers, a carnival side show featuring Sword Swallowers and a Bed of Nails! Anticipation...

The Heights Music Festival will be held this Friday and Saturday in the Clifton Heights neighborhood. The festival is known for its wide scope of genres from folk to hip-hop. The Heights Music Festival has grown to an audience of over 20,000 over the past few years, and has hosted notable artists...

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 15:Tea Leaf Green w/Tumbleweed Wanderers @ 20th Century TheatreOld 97's @ The Southgate House Revival500 Miles To...

Cincinnati celebrated some of the best our city has to offer at the annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards on Sunday at The Madison Theater. Everyone looked amazing and partied like the rock stars they are. It was an honor for CincyMusic.com to be a part of the event, presenting Best Punk...

Cincy Groove is proud to bring you a benefit concert for the Cincinnati USA Music Heritage Foundation.  The concert is taking place tonight at The Southgate House Revival in Newport, KY.  The lineup for the evening includes The Cliftones, The Cincy Brass, Shoot Out The Lights, The Stories, Kelly...

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...

The lineup for the Indie Summer at Fountain Square series is out! More artists will be announced over the next few weeks, but let's get to it...   June 1: The Bright Light Social Hour; Buffalo Killers; The Kickaways June 8: The Dynamites; Khaira Arby and her Band; The Pinstripes June 15: The Seedy...