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30

Midpoint 2008 Begins To Take Shape

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July 30, 2008 | 5 Comments

Ah yes, the Midpoint Music Festival. A Cincinnati tradition, a legacy, but a festival that is not without its detractors at times as well. I took on the festival last year (sorta) and stand by that somewhat passionate post to this day.
This year however, things are changing, at least I hope […]

Jul

29

GZA + Del @ Forecastle 2008

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July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

My Forecastle weekend was a good one, but was marred by issues with my camera, even so, I was able to get off some shots on the first night of GZA & Del The Funky Homosapien. Check them out………

Jul

29

New Bob Dylan - Dreamin Of You

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July 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

Have I ever posted about Bob Dylan? Well, maybe not. Considering what we try to do is push new music and artists on you here, ole’ Bobby probably does not fit that mold very well now does he? At any rate, I have been a big fan of Bob’s for longer […]

Jul

25

Lite Brite, Forecastle Make for A Great Weekend

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July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cincinnati or Louisville? Well this weekend both provide excellent options for music and art. In Cincinnati, the Lite Brite Indie Pop & Film Test begins tonight, some of the bands playing include Film School and White Girls. Here is a nice rundown of the Lite Brite Weekend.
Friday, 7/25:
9:00: Live musical performances by […]

Jul

23

Seabird - New Videos From Release Show

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July 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

So what if they had a birthday cake, a crowd ranging from 2-82 and were playing in a space usually reserved for high school prom DJ’s, Seabird still really “brought it” at their release show last month. I had a nice time aboard the Belle Of Cincinnati cruising along and listening to the band […]

Jul

22

Captain Of Industry - The Bronze

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July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It has been too long since I wrote here about one of Dayton, Ohios best bands, Captain Of Industry. The guys had been laying low for awhile putting together their new album, which is in stores now, The Bronze. The band teamed up with Columbus based label, All Hail Records, another favorite of […]

Jul

17

New Conor Oberst - Danny Callahan

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July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In what is being billed as the first Conor Oberst solo album in 13 years, Bright Eyes has shed that moniker and supposedly his band for an upcoming release on Merge Records. The record is a self titled affair and hits stores August 5th.
Merge is sharing the first song from the record […]

Jul

16

ENS Presents - These United States In Cincinnati Aug 13th

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July 16, 2008 | 1 Comment

I don’t attach the ENS name to many shows, mostly because I feel I am busy enough already. But I had to be a part of this one. These United States are returning to the Cincinnati area next month for what promises to be a great show at the Gypsy Hut on August […]

Jul

16

New Fields - Are You Ready Yet?

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July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I really enjoyed the full length album from Fields last year, Everything Last Winter, and wrote about it here. After those sessions the band went right back to work starting on the music for a new record, their second. The album was mixed in New York by Chris Zane (White Rabbits, Shychild, Les […]

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14

Rest In Peace Katie

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July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cincinnati musician Katie Reider passed away this morning after a two year battle with a rare tumor. Katie was only 30 and was an amazing musician from the Cincinnati area. See the Cincinnati Enquirer piece for more.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reider family and all those close to Katie.

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