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Women Behind the Music in Cincinnati

March is Women’s History Month, in celebration, CincyMusic.com will be featuring important women behind the music scene in Cincinnati. Cincinnati is the home of so many amazing women within the music industry. These women include; an activist, a Director of Marketing, Music Editor, musicians, and many more!

Stay tuned to CincyMusic.com for our Features on these talented women this month! In the meantime, here are links to last years interviews:

Venomous Valdez, a name synonymous with the local music scene and a cheerleader for the scene in many forms over the years at many posts.

Pat Rice, the most beloved fan in the Cincinnati Music Scene. 

Apryl Reighn, a local DJ who also attributes to today's young talent, teaching them the artistry and entrepreneurship of DJ’ing at Elementz.

Kelly Thomas, the the first lady of Cincinnati Music and a champion of the Cincinnati Music Scene.

Liz Felix, the Program Director at WNKU and our local woman ambassador on the radio. 

Meghan Berneking, Director of Communications at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

Maggie Curtis, the Marketing Manager at our beloved Bogart’s and a self proclaimed shameless promoter.

Debbie Branscum, a co-owner of Cincy Events Management and the backbone of many events including Bunbury FestivalTaste of OTR + MANY more.

Erica Turer, a jane of all trades in the music industry and a lover of music in all forms.

Morrella Raleigh, the woman behind Southgate House Revival and an inspiration and role model for much of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky.

Kristin Ropp, Vice President & General Manger of U.S. Bank Arena & The Cincinnati Cyclones and responsible for bringing the biggest names in music to the Queen City.

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Women Behind the Music in Cincinnati: Kristin Ropp 

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