Jan
01
2012
Another era for the Southgate House has come to a close. In a few words, a musical era led by the ideals of one man and his daughter. That man, Ross Raleigh, purchased this luxurious mansion in 1976, first opening it as a Country/Western bar called Mom’s Opry. Although it only lasted two years in …
Oct
20
2011
Guitar virtuoso Andy McKee is returning to the Historic Southgate House tomorrow evening, bringing to town for the first time ever his Guitar Masters Tour. The aptly-named tour is on its second run, which in 2010 featured – what else – but guitar masters. Eric Johnson and Peppino D’Agostino accompanied McKee on the …
Apr
23
2011
(photo courtesy of JasonWhiteMusic.com) Former Janglers front man sheds light upon the darkness with latest solo release I recently came across a singer/songwriter by the name of Jason White. Last night he performed a rather intimate show to a small crowd in the now smoke-free Southgate House ballroom. Before he took the stage last night, I had the opportunity to sit …
Apr
10
2011
Before Fitz & The Tantrums took the stage at the 20th Century Theatre tonight, I had the opportunity to interview the band’s front man, Michael Fitzpatrick. Here’s what Fitz had to say. BrokenMic: How and when did you (and the band’s other vocalist, Noelle Scaggs) get into music, including writing music and also as performers? Michael Fitzpatrick: …
Jan
25
2011
“I’ve always looked at music as an art and I’ve always looked at it as an expression. I never once thought of it to be a profession.” – Bill Elder, The Dynamites The Dynamites, a Nashville-based funk and soul outfit featuring the legendary singer Charles Walker, rolled back into town last Saturday night to Newport’s Southgate House, …
Sep
24
2008
Chicago masterminds, Coltrane Motion, are returning home to Ohio, to play Cincinnati’s MidPoint Festival in a couple days. They’re finishing up some recording, so they’ll be bringing some new jams, along with some homemade instruments. Composed of Michael Bond and Matt Dennewitz, these two brilliant musician’s create an interesting blend of both indie rock and …
Sep
23
2008
I recently contacted Billy Alletzhauser of The Hiders (formerly of The Ass Ponys and Ruby Vileos) to see if he would participate in my interview series for this week’s MidPoint Festival. Billy was ever so kind to take the time out of his busy life, to help me out with my coverage of the festival. …
Sep
08
2008
I recently contacted Ryan Adcock, to see if he would take part in my email interviews for some coverage for the upcoming MidPoint Music Festival. As someone who always enjoys MidPoint, Ryan said he would be happy to participate in any way that was helpful. Here’s what he had to say: Nate Rosing: When and …