For the second night in a row, a local music release show at the Southgate House brought in a sold out crowd, again turning away fans at the door. Friday night, 500 Miles to Memphis drew nearly a thousand people to the whole house show, which featured over ten bands on all three of its stages. Last night, …
Monthly Archive: February 2010
Feb
28
2010
Feb
27
2010
500 Miles Draws Massive Crowd For CD Release
Nearly a thousand people came out to support the 500 Miles to Memphis CD release show last night at Newport’s Southgate House. The historical/haunted venue sold out just before 500 Miles took the stage around 11 pm, and some were even turned away. The bill featured a number of other bands, some of 500′s local …
Feb
25
2010
Weekend of Local CD Releases
Rarely is there a time when a handful of some of Cincinnati’s finest musician’s are hosting releases parties all on the same weekend. First, there’s 500 Miles to Memphis. Led by a Cash/Ramone-like Ryan Malott, the country-punk outfit recently released the highly-anticipated/long-awaited We’ve Built Up to NOTHING, which sees the addition of a backing orchestra …
Feb
25
2010
Riverbend Summer Concert Updates
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Tom Petty and his Heartbreakers have just announced plans for their upcoming summer tour. The legendary heartland rock band from Gainesville, Florida who have churned out more than thirty hit singles, have revealed dates that include shows with Crosby, Stills and Nash, Joe Cocker, My Morning Jacket, the Drive-By Truckers and an …
Feb
23
2010
The Road to Bonnaroo: Round One
Last night, round one of the Road to Bonnaroo took place at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge. It’s a battle of the bands style competition, where a panel of judges decide the final vote based on what kind of a performance a band is able to cook up with just a few songs, and what bands appeared …
Feb
23
2010
CincyPunk Festival Turns Nine
CincyPunk Fest 9 is slowly but surely coming together. The event, which has raised $25,500 for local charities since 2005, is taking place Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 at the Historic Southgate House in Newport, Kentucky. This year, proceeds will benefit the Animal Adoption Foundation and Cincinnati’s Friends of the Children. All three …
Feb
22
2010
State Radio: Not Just Your Average Rock Band
It’s no secret that, for some, a life in rock and roll can result in a seemingly glorious road of excess, full of fame and fortune. Mainstream media would have you believe that the prettiest of rockstars often sleep in beds made of dollar bills, drive pimped out rides made of gold and have millions of …
Feb
21
2010
South by Southwest: The Ultimate Festival
While Austin, Texas may be just another city on the map, I can’t help but think that maybe they’re putting something in the air or water that makes you believe you are in another world. At least this thought holds true for festivals like South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. I like to think that …
Feb
21
2010
New to Bonnaroo in 2010
New to Bonnaroo this year, is the addition of Tent City. Tent City is a designated area of tents that are already set up and in close proximity to the festivals entrances of the main grounds, known as Centeroo. In Tent City, you have the option of up to four cots, complete with sheets, blankets …
Feb
21
2010
Bonnaroo Tickets Going Fast
Tickets for this year’s Bonnaroo Music Festival are selling very fast, much like the highly-popular cheese-filled arepas and the infamous $1 grilled cheeses you’ll find vendors selling at the festival. I’ve been following this festival for the past five years, and I can’t remember a time when it seemed tickets were going this quickly. Tickets are …