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Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Doe Paoro will be at MOTR Pub this Saturday opening for Givers! Paoro has garnered much acclaim for an innovative, expressive sound that references elements of synth pop, modern R&B and earthy minimalism.   Her debut album, After came out this past...

Nicholas & The Pessimistics are releasing their debut LP this Friday at The Drinkery with Willow Tree Carolers and The B-sides (Nashville)! Come celebrate with this soulful band! Members Nicholas Baker (vocals/guitar), Shawn Steele (lead guitar), and Donie Maness (drums) played as a trio for a...

Today is the LAST day to submit your submission to the Tiny Desk Concert contest! You have until tonight at 11:59pm EST to submit HERE. Remember, this is a contest about the creativity in your music, not the polish of your video. Last year’s winning entry was shot on an iPad!  The...

Riverbend Music Center just announced their Country Megaticket, an eight show ticket package that includes some of the biggest Country shows in Cincy this summer! Fans can purchase the package for $249 - $599 via Ticketmaster.com starting February 5 at 10am! Check out the lineup below: SAT 6/26:...

Featuring Punch Brothers, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Kronos Quartet, Jenny Koh, Chris Thile, Sam Amidon, Luluc, Julia Wolfe and more!  MusicNOW was founded in 2006 by Cincinnati born Bryce Dessner with the mission to present the best in contemporary music, offer artists an...

Last night the Buckle Up Music Festival announced that Brad Paisley and Chase Rice will perform at the event August 5-6. Promowest Productions plans to announce the remaining lineup on March 1st. Until then, weekend passes are available for only $99 at buckleupfestival.com/tickets. This will...

Country music star Chase Bryant is heading to Bogart’s this Saturday with Kip Moore! Bryant’s current single, “Little Bit of You” is in the Top 20 at Country radio. His debut single, “Take it on Back” scored him with the position of being one of only two male...

Carson McHone is an alt-country/americana songwriter from Austin, Texas. On Wednesday, February 10th, she is headed to MOTR Pub with Jeremy Pinnell. She has shared the stage with Ryan Bingham, Lydia Loveless, Charlie Mars, David Ramirez, Jerry Jeff Walker, among others, and in May appeared with...

Forecastle Festival will take place July 15-17, 2016, at Louisville's Waterfront Park. Over a dozen bands have been added to the three-day music celebration including Cincinnati Favorites, Heartless Bastards. Go Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets HERE! Lineup additions are Ghostland Observatory,...

On Saturday, January 30th The Mad Frog is hosting the End of Winter Hip Hop Showcase. Hosted by DJ Mighty Joe Young, the showcase will feature DB4D, Leanteam, Trim, Juice (GTG), Ras King, Mic Change, Double Vision, T-3, Dubb GGient, and Staxx.  We sat down with DB4D prior to the showcase to...

Keeps is dream pop band from Nashville, TN originally formed by Gusti Escalante and Robbie Jackson. Their creative synergy is tangible. A mutual appreciation for the charisma and melody of classic British artists such as David Bowie, Echo and the Bunnymen, and J.A.M.C.; as well as the nostalgia of...

Local favorites, Automagik have been touring the U.S. and are headed back to their hometown to play Urban Artifact on Thursday, January 28th!  Formed in 2010, Automagik recently released their Dark Daze EP via Old Flame Records.  The EP was praised by Consequence of...