Our Weekend Picks :: May 23, 2014

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, May 23:
Is What?! @ MOTR Pub
Sea of Treachery @ Coda
Vacation w/Nuclear Santa Clause & Sleeves @ The Comet 

Saturday, May 24:
The Fabulous Byurd Brains @ The Crows Nest [Check out our interview with Bill Catfish HERE]
Elk Creek @ The Southgate House Revival [Check out our preview HERE
Trey Anastasio Band @ The Taft Theatre
Taste Of Cincinnati 
Los Honchos @ The Southgate House Revival 

Sunday, May 25:
The Tillers @ Northside Tavern
Straw Boss @ The Southgate House Revival
Taste of Cincinnati 

Monday, May 26:
Taste of Cincinnati 

While you are here, Check out these contests:
Enter to win a pair of 3-day passes to MPMF!
5/27: Conor Oberst w/Dawes @ The Taft Theatre
Enter to win a pair of 3-day passes to Buckle Up Music Festival
Enter to win a pair of 3-day passes to Bunbury Music Festival 

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