Courtney Phenicie's Profile

Manchester Orchestra has been easily one of the best kept secret indie-rock bands for the over the past fourteen years. Although they have had a huge cult following, they only started to receive mainstream success with the release of their recent album, A Black Mile to the Surface. 

Coming off of a blazing set at Coachella, with Billboard singling them out as one of “10 Awesome Bands” playing this year’s massive fest, and LA Weekly calling them “Cool as Folk,” LA-based Magic Giant has been thrilling growing crowds at every stop along its 70-city North American and European tour, celebrating the release of its debut album In The Wind (Concord Records) and its acoustic album counterpart.

On Thursday, May 24th the subject matter is music. An issue that holds a deep interest for us here at CincyMusic. They will be taking a journey through the music industry’s impact on the image of the city we love, and how as a collective community we can further develop our entertainment scene, local musicians’ careers, and the business of sound.

The anticipated EP A Beautiful Mess or a Beautiful Wreckby Daniel In Stereo is out!

Big Something fuses elements of rock, pop, funk, and improvisation to take listeners on a journey through a myriad of musical styles. It's no secret why this group has quickly become one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from the Southeast. Soaring guitars, E.W.I. (electronic wind instrument), synths, horns and alluring vocal hooks rise to the top of their infectious collection of songs.

Luke Winslow-King is a New Orleans-based guitarist, singer, composer, producer, and songwriter. His work is an eclectic mix that combines Mississippi delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz, and roots rock & roll.You can catch him at The Southgate House Revival on Friday! 

Jam on the Creek takes place in beautiful Camp Springs, KY this Saturday! A celebration of live music, 50 West Brewery (Tap Takeover), and Little Rock Farm's grass-fed burgers, it is an event not to miss. 

With its biggest lineup to date, Breakaway Music Festival returns to Columbus’ Mapfre Stadium on August 24-26th, expanding into a three-day festival experience.

Tedd Swormstedt is being the change we need. He is a Cincinnati-based country songwriter with many accolades under his belt already.

On Saturday, May 26th 500 Miles to Memphis will be doing a live album recording at The Southgate House Revival and need your help! They will be recording the audience to get foot stomps, hand claps, "hey's, "ho's", and general gang vocals for use on their next studio album. So yes, you will be on the next 500mtm album!

Fifth and Vine Live is a brand-new music series on Fountain Square! Fifth and Vine Live pulls inspiration from several of Fountain Square's past music series including Indie Vol 2017 and FSQ Live, and features an eclectic lineup of national, regional, and local acts as well as event partnerships with local organizations.

Downtowne Listening Room and Memorial Hall have partnered up! The first of many shows is on Saturday, June 2nd with Georgia acoustic blues great EG Kight and special guest Maria Carrelli!