CEAs 2013: Local Music Love Fest

{CommentsCant} · Tuesday, January 29, 2013

On Sunday night, hundreds of local musicians — as well as the many of the fans who love them — had Covington's Madison Theater packed to capacity to celebrate the 16th annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards.

It was another love fest, as the music, laughs, camaraderie and drinks flowed throughout the tight three-hour ceremony/party CityBeat founded over a decade and a half ago as...

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Donny McCaslin

Feb. 5 • Blue Wisp Jazz Club

0 Comments · Tuesday, January 29, 2013

California native and acclaimed Jazz composer/saxophonist Donny McCaslin got a fairly big jump on his music career, performing with an ensemble of experienced musicians by the time he was 12.

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Music: Ellis Paul and Kim Taylor

0 Comments · Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Modern Folk Pop favorite Ellis Paul is bringing his music to his fans in Greater Cincinnati this weekend, performing Saturday at The Redmoor. Paul’s connection to his fans is well known to mus

Tropicoso's Epic Monday Night Residency to End

"Monday Salsa Night" celebrates 14-plus years at The Mad Frog with finale this Monday

{CommentsCant} · Friday, January 25, 2013

After a run of over 14 years, the popular "Monday Salsa Night" at Corryville club The Mad Frog — featuring local nine-piece Salsa ensemble Tropicoso (and weekly free dance lessons) — will come to an end this coming Monday (Jan. 28).

"The change is of course bittersweet,...

New Cincinnati Band Madness

This week, local music fans can check out four brand-new musical projects live

{CommentsCant} · Thursday, January 24, 2013

Last Friday at Bogart's, CityBeat and the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards presented a showcase featuring some of the best new local bands of 2012. (Check out some pics from the event here.) This com...

Music Tonight: Maps & Atlases, Terrapin Flyer and More

{CommentsCant} · Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Slanted Indie Pop crew Maps & Atlases formed in 2004 and, in 2010, released its breakthrough LP Perch Patchwork, the Chicago quartet's debut for the esteemed Barsuk label. Since Patchwork, the band has spent tons of time touring, which has included several dates in the Cincinnati area. The band's compelling latest release, Beware and Be Grateful, was issued by Barsu...

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Midnight Star Featured on TV One's 'Unsung'

Cincinnati R&B/ElectroFunk group profiled on cable series Jan. 30

{CommentsCant} · Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The sixth season of TV One's entertaining and informative Unsung series, showcasing artists who did well but didn't quite reach the heights many expected, kicks off tonight at 10 p.m. with an episode about the late, great Soul star Isaac Hayes. Next week, on Jan. 30, the series focuses on a group that was formed at K...

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Cincinnati Entertainment Awards Return Sunday

Annual celebration of Greater Cincinnati musicians enters 16th year

0 Comments · Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The 16th annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards — honoring Greater Cincinnati's local music scene — take place at the Madison Theater in Covington this Sunday, featuring live performances from Bad Veins, The Dopamines, Jess Lamb, Gold Shoes, Ricky Nye and much more.

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Music: Terrapin Flyer with Melvin Seals and Mark Karan

0 Comments · Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The end of The Grateful Dead, with Jerry Garcia’s 1995 death, didn’t do much to squash the band’s incredible popularity. To satiate some of that Dead thirst, various members from throughout

Walk The Moon Leak New EP Track

'Tightrope' EP from local RCA recording artists due this Tuesday