Pre-Summer Festivals Heat Up
More MidPoint Music Festival 2013 Performers Announced
Plus, Fountain Square and Washington Park kick off free summer music series
Over the Rhine Double LP Set for September
Plus, Tweens sign to Frenchkiss, PUBLIC's debut turns 1 and The Hiders go to the movies
Singles Going Steady
The Cliftones and The Socials ready new tunes for release and tasty sounds return to Taste of Cincinnati
Music: Reggae Culture Splash 2013
Gettin' Jack'd on Snacks and Gum
Eight Great Outdoor Summer Music Events
Another Door Closed
Social media gets something right, nepotism still easiest way to the top and dead-rapper hologram trend thrives
A Loss for Words
Music: Nelsonville Music Festival
Sacred Harp Sessions: A Passion Project
Kelly Thomas continues tribute to her influences, plus Kelly Richey adds Freekbass to trio
0 Comments · Friday, January 4, 2013
Kelly Thomas continues The Sacred Harp Sessions, her tribute to the people and music that have influenced her life and career. Plus, The Kelly Richey Band becomes a power trio with the addition of drummer Jyn Yates and Funk master Freekbass on bass.
RIP Gangnam Style, New Grohl
0 Comments · Friday, January 4, 2013
The fluke superstar of 2012, Psy, says his huge hit single has gotten too popular and he may retire it, Dave Grohl puts together Sound City Players to pimp new film at Sundance and Kanye and Kim announce they are to have a big-bottomed, very confident baby.
Mondo Generator
Jan. 5 • Thompson House
0 Comments · Thursday, January 3, 2013
Mondo Generator has been perhaps the most
consistent part of bassist Nick Oliveri’s life since 1997. Blending the Hard Rock of
his previous projects with more Punk Rock chaos, Mondo has built a
strong cult following for itself.
Music: Granny 4 Barrel
0 Comments · Thursday, January 3, 2013
Bluegrass ensemble Hayseed Dixie began racking up fans
upon its formation at the dawn of the 21st century thanks to its
energized and entertaining live show and the contents of the band’s
Local Funkmaster Joins Local Bluesmaster's Band
Chris Sherman of funky Cincy bands Freekbass and Freekbot joins Jyn Yates as Kelly Richey Band's new rhythm section
{CommentsCant} · Wednesday, January 2, 2013
While not necessarily “weird,” when fans discovered that bad-ass, longtime local Blues artist Kelly Richey had started a side-business as a “life coach,” undoubtedly a few thought they misheard or misread. It’s not really a logical step from stunning Blues guitarist and vocalist to personal...
Sacred Harp Sessions Spawn "Many Rivers"
Kelly Thomas and The Mudpies cover Jimmy Cliff classic for latest episode of Thomas' yearlong tribute to her favorite songs and people
{CommentsCant} · Monday, December 31, 2012
This particular version of "Many Rivers to Cross," featuring Greater Cincinnati greats Kelly Thomas and The Mudpies, has been haunting me all week (in a great way). It was recorded as the third episode in a brilliantly conceived yearlong project by Thomas and several of her creative pals, The Sacred Harp Sessions, in which she documents her musical inspirations in monthly installments.
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Think Globally, Listen Locally
The year in Greater Cincinnati-spawned releases
0 Comments · Friday, December 28, 2012
It was another impossibly great year for
recordings created by Greater Cincinnati musicians. Here’s a look at
some of the best covered by CityBeat over the past year, culled
from the original
Afghan Whigs’ New Year’s Eve Show: An Ohio Music Family Reunion
1 Comments · Friday, December 28, 2012
It’s anyone’s guess what the Whigs will
play Monday night, but the opening acts on the bill give the show a
“family reunion” feel and provide a hint that at least one song not
played in October would make it into the NYE set.
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Afghan Whigs
Dec. 31 • Bogart's
0 Comments · Friday, December 28, 2012
In late October, ’90s AltRock heroes The
Afghan Whigs played their first show in Cincinnati — the city in which
the band formed — in 13 years at Bogart’s in Corryville.
Over the Rhine Band Co-Founder Issues Open Letter to NRA
Linford Detweiler of Over the Rhine pleads with gun-rights group to change its ways
{CommentsCant} · Thursday, December 20, 2012
In the aftermath of last week's once unfathomable tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, discussion about mental health services and gun control — thanks largely to social media — has grown to become the major topic of national discourse.
During campaign cycles, certain music fans complain loudly about artists expressing their opinions about candidates and causes, using the old "shut up and...
During campaign cycles, certain music fans complain loudly about artists expressing their opinions about candidates and causes, using the old "shut up and...
