Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 10 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in September

Victoria Lekson at Marmalade Lily

Pick flowers to the serenity of Victoria Leckson’s harp work in the setting of Marmalade Lily, a flower farm and event venue. Titled "Harpside Blooms and Breakfast," guests can purchase breakfast boxes for two or just pick flowers and take in the sights and sounds of the farm alongside Lekson’s dynamic and transformative music. 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 14. $5. 12 and under free. Marmalade Lily, 9850 Schlottman Road, Loveland. themarmaladelily.com.

Muwosi at Clifton Cultural Arts Center Rooftop

The Clifton Cultural Arts Center is hosting a series of rooftop performances from local musicians this month, with Annie D coming up on Sept. 26, among others. The latest features dreamy electro-pop singer-songwriter Muwosi who blends neo-soul and smoothly acrobatic vocals with the undeniable shine of pure pop. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. Clifton Cultural Arts Center Rooftop, 3412 Clifton Ave., Clifton. cliftonculturalarts.org.

Quotah; Us, Today; Radderall (Cleveland) and DJ set by Vy at Hoffner Park

The Northside Rock N' Roll Carnival rolls on with the latest Summer Sideshow, this time featuring spaced-out synth-pop from Quotah (pictured), experimental vibraphone-driven rock and roll trio Us, Today and trippy Cleveland dream-pop band Radderall, as well as a bonus dance party DJ'd by Vy. 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Free. Hoffner Park, 4109 Hamilton Ave., Northside. northsiderocks.com.

Metric Ton, Timmy’s Organism (Detroit), Werewolf Jones (Detroit) and Day Residue (Detroit) at MOTR Pub

Local garage punk band The Metric Ton will support Detroit garage rock mainstays Timmy’s Organism along with Werewolf Jones and Day Residue from Detroit for one of rock and roll’s finest nights in the city this month. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Free. MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. motrpub.com.

Sunrise/Sunset at Mt. Echo Pavilion and Mt. Storm Pavilion

An ambitious event featuring local ambient electronic musician Fritz Pape, cellist Nora Barton (pictured) and Melted Camera, a project from Rae Fisher and Kelly Macdonald for a sunrise performance to start the day. The flyer mentions free yoga along with coffee and pancakes (while supplies last) to complement the happening. Queen City Soul Club will DJ the sun setting on the hilltop of Mt. Storm Park to end the day for Cincinnati Parks' Equinox Celebration. 7-9 a.m. Sept. 21. Free. Mt. Echo Pavilion, 251 Mt. Echo Park Drive, East Price Hill. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 21. Free. Mt. Storm Pavilion, 700 Lafayette Ave., Clifton. cincinnati-oh.gov.

Talk Low Festival at multiple venues

Local exploratory and experimental music label Whited Sepulchre Records presents the first Talk Low Festival at multiple venues around the city. Over the course of five days, the festival will feature a mix of local, national and international boundary-pushing artists working in various styles. From local atmospheric punk group Mary Henry (pictured) and Cincinnati club connoisseur favorite DJ Boywife to performers like Los Angeles meditative ambient sound collage artist Claire Rousay, Peruvian sound sculptor Maria Chavez and new age ambient music legend Laraaji from New York, among several other expansive performances. The festival starts 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at DSGN CLLCTV with Claire Rousay, Public Speaking and Mary Henry and continues Thursday, Sept. 26 with KMRU, Desert Liminal and Five Pointed Stars at 6 p.m. at DSGN CLLCTV. Galcher Lustwerk, DJ Boywife and Raw Time will appear at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, also at DSGN CLLCTV. The festival moves across town to the Woodward Theater for Laraaji, Maria Chavez and Shermvn on Saturday, Sept. 28. Joy Guidry, Niecy Blue, Johnson, Montgomery and Prymek Trio close out the festival on Sunday, Sept. 29 starting at 4 p.m. downtown at the Contemporary Arts Center. Multiple venues and times starting Sept. 24 and ending Sept. 29. More info: talklowfest.cargo.site.

Lung with Jesus Lizard at Bogart's

Cincinnati drums and cello duo, Lung, features singer/cellist Kate Wakefield’s dynamic, operatic vocals and drummer Daisy Caplan’s driving rhythm. The band’s sound, combined with constant touring and a packed live schedule, has put them on a steady rise for some years now. This opening slot at Bogart's for noise rock legends the Jesus Lizard is another milestone. 7 p.m. Sept. 26. $48-75.50. Bogarts, 2621 Short Vine St., Clifton. bogarts.com.

Siri Imani, Knotts and Mockery at Fountain Square

The latest installment of the Indie Summer Friday shows features local hip-hop artist, events curator and community organizer Siri Imani and local soul-infused art pop band Knotts (pictured). Mockery rounds out the lineup for this late summer/early fall event at downtown’s Fountain Square. 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Free. Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. myfountainsquare.com.

Jockey Club Celebration (part of Mammoth Music and Arts Festival) at Southgate House Revival

The Mammoth Music and Arts Festival will be happening around Newport all day and into the night with music from local artists like Jess Lamb collaborating with Siri Imani, Joe’s Truckstop, Freekbass and Eugenius, among others, but it will also host this celebration of storied Newport punk venue, the Jockey Club. The celebration offers a chance to preview a new coffee table book of flyers from the club titled, “It’s a Freakshow Ace: Punk Flyer Art for the Legendary Jockey Club 1982-1988”. Performances start at 3 p.m. and feature long-time local artists and legends of the Cincinnati scene, like Spiderhand (pictured), IdleAires, the Tigerlilies and more. The celebration will be hosted by “Handsome” Clem Carpenter and features DJ Grover playing punk records throughout the day. The event listing also mentions a chance to see the original marquee and get a photo at a table from the club. 1 p.m. Music at 3 p.m. Sept. 29. Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. facebook.com.

concertnova Music for the Soul with Soul Cole at Rhinegeist Event Space

Local exploratory classical music organization concertnova just named local pianist, organizer, artist and educator Brianna Matzke as executive director. In a press release for the announcement Matze says, “concertnova is Cincinnati’s chamber music playground, and I am honored to take on this new role with such a wonderful organization. We love our community because they are willing to push the boundaries of what’s artistically possible, and know that our audiences come to our events with a spirit of adventure and playfulness. We hope to see you there, please come play with us!” in response to the new opportunity. Now in its 18th season, concertnova is keeping the pace, continuing with innovative programming. Former NFL player, now mindfulness advocate, Soul Cole will lead an hour-long guided session featuring an interactive piece of music written for the event by concertnova artistic director Joe Bricker. Additionally, lululemon is a supporter and the first 30 guests who follow concertnova on Instagram or Facebook and tag them in a post get a free belt bag. There will also be plants used for décor, later for sale to raise money for future events. 2 p.m. Sept. 29. $35. The Clubhouse Rhinegeist Event Space, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. concertnova.com.