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Our Weekend Picks :: January 4, 2013

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, January 4:Monkeytonk @ The Southgate House RevivalKelly Thomas @ Northside TavernHickory Robot @ 1207  Saturday, January...

Our Weekend Picks :: December 28, 2012

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, December 28:Archer's Paradox @ 1207Brian Olive @ MOTR PubJody Stapleton w/The Ready Stance & The Mitchells @ The...

2012 Year In Review

  2012 was a great year for music in Cincinnati! Take a look back at some of the biggest music-related news stories in 2012: 2.10.12: Ballroom at the Taft to host shows 2.13.12: Nelsonville Music Festival Lineup  2.16.12: Weezer, Jane's Addiction, Death Cab to headline...

New Releases: 12/18/12

A list of todays releases is below. Get out to Shake It Records, Phil's Records, Moles Records, orEverybody's Records and pick one of these up today! Angels and Airwaves, Stomping the Phantom Brake Pedal Double EP (self-released)Chief Keef, Finally Rich (Interscope)Owen Franklin, Best of...

Our Weekend Picks :: December 14, 2012

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, December 14:The Melismatics @ The Southgate House RevivalCincinnati Rocks @ Bogart'sPhilosopher's Stone @ 1207 Saturday,...

Knife The Symphony / Swear Jar Split CD Release Show

Phratry Records will release their 39th product in 8 years this Saturday. Knife The Symphony and Swear Jar will be hosting their split LP/CD/MP3 Release show at The Comet this Saturday at 10:00. Best of all, the show is FREE (you must be 21+)! Here is some info on the bands: KNIFE THE SYMPHONYKnife...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees

The inductees for the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced yesterday: ·    Heart·    Albert King·    Randy Newman·    Public Enemy·    Rush·    Donna Summer The 2013 Induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 18, 3013 at The Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in...

Cincinnati Rocks :: Friday 12/14 at Bogart's

Bogart's has definitely stepped up their game this past year. Fortunately for us, part of that seems to be a more supportive role in our local music community. In addition to allowing local artists to open many of their national shows, they began presenting a local music showcase...

Let's Welcome the 1207

A brand new music venue will be opening it's doors in OTR this Thursday! 1207 is located at 1207 Main Street, right above Cincy by the Slice! The venue will feature live Americana/Folk/Blues/Indie Rock Thursday thru Saturday. You can catch Mack West on Thursday and Philosopher's Stone on...

New Releases: 12/11/12

A list of todays releases is below. Get out to Shake It Records, Phil's Records, Moles Records, orEverybody's Records and pick one of these up today! Big Boi, Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors (Def Jam)Bot’Ox, Basement Love EP (I’m a Cliché)Max Cooper, Conditions One EP...

Our Weekend Picks :: December 7, 2012

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, December 7:The Seedy Seeds @ The Southgate House RevivalValley of the Sun @ The Southgate House Revival (The Revival...

55th Annual GRAMMY Nominations

I'm not typically one for award shows, but it seems like the Grammys have been nominating more deserving artists in recent years. Three years ago it was Arcade Fire, then Mumford & Sons, and then Bon Iver last year. This year it's great to see artists such as Frank Ocean, Alabama Shakes, Fun,...