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

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.

Jul

10

The National - A Skin, A Night

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July 10, 2008 | 1 Comment

I belatedly took the time to watch the film about one of my favorite bands the other night. A Skin, A Night was released, and purchased by me, about a month ago along with a companion EP, The Virginia EP by The National.
The band, who’s Cincinnati roots are far behind them now […]

Jul

9

Coming To Cincinnati - Bowerbirds

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July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last time we checked in with Bowerbirds, they were touring the country with one of their biggest fans, The Mountain Goats John Darnielle. I was able to catch both of them earlier this year at a show in town and enjoyed it immensly. Well, the band is on the road again right now […]

Jun

24

Robert Pollard & The Boston Spaceships

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June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

Bob Pollard is one busy guy, constantly creating new music, with already enough music to fill 4 full albums (or more) since parting ways with legendary Ohio band Guided By Voices. I have been impressed with his latest album, Robert Pollard Is Off To Business, which is the first on his brand new label, […]

Jun

20

Coming To Cincinnati - Thao Ngyuen

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June 20, 2008 | 3 Comments

If you are late to the boat, there is still room. What I mean is if you slept on the release of the amazing Thao Ngyuen album earlier this year, We Brave Bee Stings And All and then missed her performance here in Cincinnati not long afterwards, there is hope. Thats because Thao […]

Jun

4

Katie Reider - 500k In 365

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June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

One of Cincinnati’s best young singer songwriters, Katie Reider, needs your help. Katie has been battling a rare disease for the past two years that started with a tumor in her upper left jaw that progressed into her sinus, skull base and left eye orbit. In March of 2008, a dime-sized “spot”
was found on […]

May

29

Interview - Garage Rock Pioneers The Customs Reunite

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May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There are many cities that have a certain musical style or sound they are best known for. Whether it is the Jazz that comes from New Orleans or the Motown sound beginnings from Detroit, no matter how much time passes, certain sonic influences become the trademark for a city.
In Cincinnati, the sound […]

May

29

My Morning Jacket Evil Urges Listening Party!

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May 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

If you are as excited about the new My Morning Jacket album as I am, you know that any chance you can get to celebrate it is worth doing. And with Evil Urges just a couple weeks away from its official release date (June 10th) there are plenty of fans that feel the same […]

May

27

Coming To Cincinnati - Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

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May 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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One of my favorite indie pop records to hit so far in 2008 is Pershing from Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. Even since the band released thier debut disc on the micro label Catbird Records a few years ago I have been a big fan, and their latest effort is a solid […]

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