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August is a difficult month to make it out to shows with everyone focused on school starting back up, the summer coming to a close, and finances being drained from vacation. That is absolutely no excuse to stay home. There are a ton of free concerts this weekend! Our picks are below, but you can...

The local music community has been mourning the absence of the Southgate House all year, but it's time to cheer up! It's now official that the original owners of the Southgate House will reopen in a new location in Newport. I had a chance to sit down with Morrella Raleigh to chat about the new...

It looks like the rain will be out of the area in time for the Cincy Blues Fest at Sawyer Point tonight. Tickets are only $15 ($20 day of) for a single day and $20 ($25 day of) for a two day pass. Our other picks for the weekend are below, but you can make up your own mind by looking at our...

Cincinnati's own Buffalo Killers are releasing their 4th full length album today via Alive Records. "Dig. Sow. Love. Grow." is streaming in it's entirety here on Relix's website. The band signed to Alive Records in 2006 after simply sending a burnt CD with their phone number and name on it.. Proof...

There are a ton of shows to choose from this weekend, most notably the unique performance taking place at Washington Park tonight at 7:30pm! You can check out our picks below, or make up your own mind by going here. Friday, August 3:Cincinnati Pops Orchestra w/May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati...

The Cincinnati Pops, May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Opera and Cincinnati Ballet will join forces this Friday night as part of the Grand Openning festivities at Washington Park. The event starts at 7:30pm and is free! More information on the event and Washington Park can be found HERE.

Recently, we told you about how you can help a local musician in need of some assistance. Unfortunately, these stories are all too common with musicians, artists, and people chasing their dreams. Private medical insurance is expensive, and many people don't have the resources to have a back-up plan...

The Midpoint Music Festival has released a few set times we can expect this fall during their event. I'm sure there is still much to work out, but we can count on the following: Washington Park9/27: Andrew Bird, Pomegranates, Here We Go Magic9/28: Grizzly Bear9/29: Sleigh...

The Vans Warped Tour makes it's annual stop at Riverbend Music Center today! It feels like a lifetime ago when I used to have to travel to other cities to see this traveling festival. These days I would feel a bit out of place if I went, but I still think it is a great event for young music fans....

Our picks for the weekend are below. If you want to choose for yourself you can view our complete concert calendar here! Friday, July 27:Cincy Groove Music Festival @ Arnold's Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers @ Kenton County Library (Erlanger)Harlequins @ Madison Theater  Saturday, July 28:Diet...

Cincy Groove will be hosting their 2nd annual festival at Arnold's this Friday through Sunday. Music starts at 9pm each night and is FREE! The full list of artist's playing is below: Friday, July 27:The TillersJessie Torrisi & the Please Please MeThe Salty CaramelsHickory Robot  Saturday,...

It's tough to follow last weekend in Cincinnati, but there is plenty to keep you going! Do yourself a favor and get out of your comfort zone this weekend. Go see a band you haven't seen live yet. Check out our full calendar here, or take our word on one of these... Friday, July 20:MidPoint Indie...