There’s several new features to the MidPoint Music Festival this year, and one of those happens to be another festival inside a festival. What I’m talking about is the addition of the Lite Brite Test. This indie film and music festival was created in 2004 by MidPoint executive, Dan McCabe, an active member and supporter of …
Monthly Archive: August 2009
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MidPoint 2009 Artist: The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker
The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker (Nashville) Funk/Soul For nearly six decades now, Charles Walker has been a vital structure on the backbone of the funk and soul music scenes. He got his start in the late 50′s and early 60′s with bands like The Daffodils and his own project, Little Charles and the Sidewinders, who were …
Aug
22
2009
MidPoint 2009: The Schedule
Arnold’s Bar and Grill 210 E 8th St (513)421-6234 Wristband or $5 at the door Thursday 8 pm Stick Figure Drawings 9 pm The Greens 10 pm The Lighthouse and The Whaler 11 pm Spookfloaters Friday 8 pm Proud Simon 9 pm Carley Tanchon 10 pm John Eichleay 11 pm The Jack Fords 12 am The …
Aug
20
2009
MidPoint 2009 Artist: Heartless Bastards
Heartless Bastards (Dayton/Cincinnati/Austin) Blues/Country Folk/Garage Rock When I first heard the name “Heartless Bastards”, my immediate thoughts were, one, that’s the most badass band name of all-time, and two, they sound like they have a sound that is raw, heavy and crunchy. Although the name comes from a trivia quiz game at a bar, I …
Aug
19
2009
MidPoint 2009 Artist: Chairlift
Updated Thursday, September 3: Chairlift will be touring as a quartet this fall, with the addition of Animal Collective composer and collaborator, John Maus. They play Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival on Saturday, September 26 and will be going on the road with The Killers and Phoenix. Maus, a Hawaii native, was a member of Ariel …
Aug
19
2009
MidPoint 2009 Artist: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (Muscle Shoals, Alabama) AltCountry/Americana/Southern Rock Jason Isbell made his mark in music with the Drive-By Truckers as a songwriter and guitarist, playing and writing alongside Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. He joined the band in 2001, while they were on tour in support of their third studio album, Southern Rock Opera. …
Aug
14
2009
Mt. Adams Music Festival
The Mt. Adams Music Festival returns to “The Hill” this weekend, featuring some of the best in the local, regional and national music scene. Topping this year’s lineup are Shiny Toy Guns, an electronic-indie band from Los Angeles and Framing Hanley, a post-grunge/hardcore band from Nashville. Shiny Toy Guns signed with Universal in 2006, and are …
Aug
12
2009
Woodstock: 40 Years After
This weekend marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the greatest moments in music history: Woodstock. Although Monterey Pop fell one year prior, it was Woodstock that defined the decade of peace, love and harmony. It was a time of mass political, military and racial conflict, but Woodstock was a success in the sense that it brought nearly half …
Aug
12
2009
Local Musicians Pay Tribute to Woodstock with Rohsstock
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the historical Woodstock Music Festival, and there’s sure to be a number of events in the area celebrating the fact. One of those events is called Rohsstock. You guessed it – it’s taking place at Rohs Street Cafe in University Heights. Benefiting the Women’s Connection, this night of …