Heroes often disappoint. But not all of them. Along with
Ian MacKaye (Dischord Records, Minor Threat, Fugazi), Jello Biafra of
trailblazing Bay Area Punk icons Dead Kennedys has never said, “Well,
maybe just one little Burger King commercial,” or remotely toned down
his pointed political poetry and commentary.
Ramblin' Through History
Known for his association with Woody Guthrie, Jack Elliott’s recent work has been among his most successful
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Now 81, Ramblin' Jack Elliott has led a remarkable life
following in Woody Guthrie’s footsteps and making music as a
wanderlust-bitten singer/storyteller and acoustic guitar player.
Southgate House … Revived
The returns of the Southgate and Whispering Beard festival, plus a tribute to Bones
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A “new” Southgate House is booking shows and
nearly ready to open for business. The new Southgate
House Revival is located at another historic Newport property, the
former Grace Methodist Episcopal Church and opens for business Oct. 5.
Pussy Galore, Music vs. GOP and Megadummy
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Punk band forces uptight newscasters to say the word “pussy”
uncomfortably thousands of times on U.S. news outlets, Silversun Pickups think it's funny Mitt Romney used "Panic Switch" at a campaign stop (but still asked him to stop) and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine said our secret Muslim president is behind all the recent massive shootings … all part of his ploy to finally get rid of that pesky Second Amendment.
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Aug. 22 • Taft Theatre
0 Comments · Monday, August 20, 2012
From hope to heartache, Ashes and Roses covers a
wide range of emotions and capitalizes on the experiences of a now
middle-aged woman.
John Hiatt and Steve Earle
Aug. 23 • Taft Theatre
0 Comments · Monday, August 20, 2012
There isn't a huge stylistic
gap between Steve Earle and John Hiatt, so it makes sense that they
would make a good tour package.
MidPoint Indie Summer Series featuring School of Seven Bells
Aug. 24 • Fountain Square
0 Comments · Monday, August 20, 2012
The very niftiest things about School of Seven Bells have nothing to do with its music and everything to do with its name.
Purity Ring
Aug. 25 • Mayday
0 Comments · Monday, August 20, 2012
In Christian circles, a purity ring is the physical
manifestation of a pledge to remain abstinent until after marriage.
Megan James and Corin Roddick may have decided to adopt that name for
their Electronic duo as an ironic statement, or maybe they just wanted
to draw Google hits from unsuspecting Jonas Brothers fans.
Bob Dylan
Aug. 25 • PNC Pavilion
0 Comments · Monday, August 20, 2012
A legend is coming to Cincinnati. Will you be there? Bob Dylan, who turned 71 earlier this year, has been selling records and playing gigs since before the vast majority of CityBeat’s demographic was even born.
A Class of Her Own
Elizabeth Harper takes Synth Pop to new level with collaborative group, Class Actress
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Before Elizabeth
Harper fronted Class Actress, she had majored
in drama in college and moved to Los Angeles to follow her acting dream,
but found herself disillusioned. After relocating to Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Harper shifted her passion from the music of drama to the drama of
music.
Expanding the Ohmstead
Cincy Reggae/Rock crew The Ohms prep for fest, plus The Sleeping Sea and Bear (The Ghost) host two-fer release show and The Sundresses hit Mt. Adams
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Cincy Reggae/Rock crew The Ohms prep for their 11th annual Ohmstead music festival, plus The Sleeping Sea and Bear (The Ghost) host a two-fer release show and The Sundresses hit Mt. Adams with The All Night Party.
ICP Fights FBI, NBC Drops Ball and Amy Winehouse: Beer Spokesperson?
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Insane Clown Posse announces plans to fight the FBI's declaration that its Juggalo fans are "gang" members. NBC cuts several music legends from prime-time Olympic closing ceremonies, leaves in lots of Spice Girls and Jessie J just to rub it in. And is it appropriate to feature a lookalike of a person who died a year ago in a commercial? What if that person died from alcohol struggles, and the commercial is for alcohol?
WAZU
Aug. 15 • MOTR Pub
0 Comments · Monday, August 13, 2012
If you’re fan of New Order, The Cure and Tears for Fears,
and you enjoy crying as much as you love dancing, then you should
definitely check out the WAZU.
Punch Brothers
Aug. 18 • Madison Theater
0 Comments · Monday, August 13, 2012
If Radiohead is “Experimental Rock” then Punch Brothers are Experimental Bluegrass.
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Aug. 19 • 20th Century Theater
0 Comments · Monday, August 13, 2012
In the past, Chris Robinson
has incorporated his musical influences into his original material the
way an Italian chef works four cloves of garlic into a recipe — with
total pride and absolute confidence in the distinct flavor of the
finished product.
