Many bands have become comic books — I’m looking at you, KISS — but few comic books become bands.
Mike Watt
Oct. 21 • MOTR Pub
0 Comments · Monday, October 15, 2012
For the uninitiated, Mike Watt has been doing what he can for more than three
decades, beginning with his role as bassist in the Minutemen, the
iconic Indie Rock trio known for its short, lacerating songs about
everything from Michael Jackson and Ronald Reagan to Jesus and tequila.
My So-Called Cool Parade
Jeff Roberson examines the pitfalls of the family man/musician on ‘The Incredible Parade of Cool'
0 Comments · Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Jeff Roberson is no longer “the most
hated man in Folk,” as he was dubbed by former WNKU program director Dan
Reed. In fact, since Summer’s Here, the former Len’s Lounge frontman’s 2008 sophomore solo effort, he’s been preoccupied with matters decidedly unrelated to Folk.
Southgate Revival Opening: Take Two
CincyPunk Fest to be first shows at Southgate House Revival, Cincinnati Metal Family Reunion rocks Reading and Vacation comes home
0 Comments · Wednesday, October 10, 2012
This weekend's CincyPunk Fest is now set to be first event at the new Southgate House Revival after an aborted opening last weekend, plus Cincinnati Metal Family Reunion rocks Reading and Vacation comes home
Jeff Coffin
Oct. 10 • Greaves Concert Hall (NKU)
0 Comments · Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Though Jazz is the music saxophonist Jeff Coffin is most
closely identified, his experience and passion extends well beyond the
genre.
Zammuto
Oct. 10 • MOTR Pub
0 Comments · Monday, October 8, 2012
Early this year, Nick Zammuto surprised fans and critics
with his announcement that he was closing the book on The Books, his
avant sonic collage project with Paul de Jong and a variety of
supporting players.
Lymbyc Systym
Oct. 10 • MOTR Pub
0 Comments · Monday, October 8, 2012
Brothers Mike and Jared Bell of Electronic band Lymbyc
Systym were physically separated by time zones for three years while
recording their third release, Symbolyst. But it’s clear they had synergy despite the distance between Brooklyn, N.Y., and Japan.
Bill Frisell and the 858 Quartet
Oct. 10 • Emery Theatre
0 Comments · Monday, October 8, 2012
In discussions about the world’s greatest guitarists, one
name often unconscionably overlooked is that of avant Jazz six-stringer
Bill Frisell. For the past three and a half decades, Frisell has
created textural environments that are visceral and pastoral, actively
engaging and passively contemplative, utilizing guitar skills that
border on genius.
Band of Horses
Oct. 10 • Bogart's
0 Comments · Monday, October 8, 2012
Band of Horses is back and its music is sexier than ever.
The members’ beards are luscious and their button-down shirts are
oh-so-tantalizing, but it’s BoH’s awesome new(ish) sound that will truly
make you squirm.
Sara Watkins
Oct. 13 • St. Xavier (high school) Performance Center
0 Comments · Monday, October 8, 2012
Cincinnati was recently graced with Sara Watkins’
presence when she opened for Dawes in the Taft Theatre’s basement
Ballroom. She’s coming back, and this time she’s the headliner.
Yet Another High ’Point
MidPoint Music Festival once again tops itself with nearly flawless three days of music
2 Comments · Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Over-the-Rhine's new energy was on full display
during the 11th annual MidPoint Music Festival, which last week drew
thousands of music lovers from across the region to a dozen venues hosting musicians from all over the world.
Front to Back
Fiona Apple guitarist Blake Mills pulls double duty on current tour
0 Comments · Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Blake Mills is busy. The 25-year-old
guitar prodigy has worked relentlessly in recent years as an in-demand
session and touring musician, collaborating with a wide range of artists, nearly all of whom use hyperbolic
language to describe his unique talents. And now he’s touring with Fiona Apple,
both as her guitarist and as her opening act.
UPDATED: Southgate House Revival Comes Alive
New space for Southgate House set to open Friday
0 Comments · Wednesday, October 3, 2012
After hosting their last, bittersweet
blowout concert at the Southgate House just across from Newport on the
Levee on Dec. 31, the Raleigh family, which operated the venue for years
and brought it to regional (and national) acclaim w, is ready to open their new venue in Newport this weekend.
No Reunited Smiths, Pop Goes Punk and Fender Struggles
0 Comments · Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Morrissey claims Coachella offered to make its 2010 festival "100% vegetarian" if he and guitarist Johnny Marr would reform as The Smiths and play the event; Justin Beiber and One Direction get Punk; and The New York Times reports on the struggles of the Fender guitar-making company amidst a poor economy and changing musical approaches and tastes.
Diamond Rings with Stars and California Wives
Oct. 3 • 20th Century Theatre
0 Comments · Tuesday, October 2, 2012
For musicians
interested in showmanship and persona building, self-awareness and
humility are rare commodities. John O'Regan — the glammed-up,
Kraftwerk-adoring Toronto resident behind Diamond Rings — is a
refreshing exception to this rule.
