I’m a big fan of Christmas music, even if it is only for about one month a year. But what I am a fan of year round is supporting good causes, and doing it with a local scope is especially important. So, we travel just a bit north …
16 December 2008
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This year I wanted to do something different with list season, I wanted ENS to have more than one voice. As much as I love doing lists, I wanted to share the wealth a bit this time. So I asked several artists in Cincinnati and beyond for their favorite albums …
11 December 2008
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It’s only fitting that we get a live review just after we post our favorite shows of the year. Mike was in attendance Monday night here in Cincinnati and files this report.
Roughly one year ago I began following a small scene in Costa Mesa, California. The scene consisted …
11 December 2008
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Ra Ra Riot
We take this quick break from list week to bring you a reminder about a great show tonight here in Cincinnati. And this truly has a “two for the price of one” type feel to it.
If you head over to the Southgate House tonight, you not …
10 December 2008
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This year I wanted to do something different with list season, I wanted ENS to have more than one voice. As much as I love doing lists, I wanted to share the wealth a bit this time. So I asked several artists in Cincinnati and beyond for their …
8 December 2008
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List week begins with a list I do every year highlighting my favorite albums released by Cincinnati area musicians this year. (2007, 2006) It was another great year for new music in Cincinnati, with the emergence of brand new artists like Daniel Martin Moore and Alone At 3AM, and …
8 December 2008
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Sure it’s cold outside and you don’t feel like starting the work week. But I have something for you to look forward to tonight right here in Cincinnati to get your week started off right. Why not head down to Northside and check out a great band at …
8 December 2008
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Having two equally brilliant frontmen can be a precarious situation for a band. Not only is it difficult to decide which songs to play, but often albums and live shows can be a bit disjointed as the band may lack a solid direction or focus. Luckily for …
17 November 2008
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The concert season has taken quite an uptick over the past 6 to 8 weeks and you know things are going well when you get a show this good on a Monday night. This evening, you get a couple of our favorite bands as These United States return to …
17 November 2008
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I have been saying this alot of late, but the Cincinnati music scene is really blossoming this year. With loads of great new and established acts around town, you can get your fix just about every weekend around the tri-state area. And The Turnbull AC’s are back now …
13 November 2008
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