Pinning down the Bright Light Social Hour’s sound is like describing the
contents of a blender on puree. The
group evokes the spirit of the ’70s with shards of Southern Garage Rock,
Psychedelic Soul, electric R&B/Funk, Indie Pop and thunderously
elemental Hard Rock, represented by acid-washed church and Farfisa
organ, searing slide guitar and chunky riffage, all in the service of songs that are
compellingly contemporary and utterly appealing.
"MidPoint Indie Summer" with The Bright Light Social Hour
June 1 • Fountain Square
0 Comments · Thursday, May 24, 2012
Heartless Bastards
Feb. 17 • Madison Theater
0 Comments · Thursday, February 9, 2012
With 2009’s The Mountain, Erika Wennerstrom and Heartless Bastards transformed themselves from a great garage-stained Indie Blues outfit to a world class Rock band. The contemplative nuances of The
MidPoint Submissions Now Open
0 Comments · Wednesday, February 4, 2009
It seems like only yesterday that we were running all over Downtown trying to see a bazillion bands perform for the 2008 MidPoint Music Festival. Now it's time to start preparing for a bigger, badder, better MidPoint in 2009. Artists can now electronically submit their music for consideration to perform at MidPoint (Sept. 24-26) at www.mpmf.com.
MidPoint Central
It's all over but the memories and the clean-up. Relive MPMF right here!
0 Comments · Tuesday, September 30, 2008
It's come and gone: the 2008 MidPoint Music Festival. Remember the bands, the clubs, the performances, the Scions and the crowds at this headquarters site for CityBeat's coverage of MPMF.
That's a Wrap
MidPoint Music Festival turns Cincinnati into a music Mecca
0 Comments · Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Friday night, after spending the evening riding car shuttles up and down Main Street for four hours, I returned home and searched around online for some MidPoint Music Festival feedback. I'd just been blown away by the turnout and quality of music I'd seen and wanted to make sure I wasn't being biased because I happen to work for CityBeat.
MidPoint: Friday Sept. 26
Previews of all the acts, plus CityBeat critics pick the highlights
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 10, 2008
All the bands and venues for MidPoint on Friday night Sept. 26 ... plus critics' picks.
MidPoint: Saturday Sept. 27
Previews of all the acts, plus CityBeat critics pick the highlights
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 10, 2008
All the bands and venues for MidPoint on Saturday night Sept. 27 ... plus critics' picks.
MidPoint: Thursday Sept. 25
Previews of all the acts, plus CityBeat critics pick the highlights
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 10, 2008
All the bands and venues for MidPoint on Thursday night Sept. 25 ... plus critics' picks.
Ticket to Ride
Details on the essential MidPoint wristband, advance tickets and cover charges
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 10, 2008
MidPoint offers 175 bands on 17 stages over three nights -- with so much to see and hear, why waste time standing in line to pay cover charges at each club? Festivalgoers in the know pony up for a three-day or one-day wristband and guarantee themselves smooth sailing.
Inspiration 'Point
With some of the best signed and unsigned musical around, the MidPoint Music Festival enters a new era
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Now entering its seventh year, lots of things about this year's MidPoint Music Festival (running Sept. 25-27 in Downtown, Over-the-Rhine and Newport) will feel familiar. But even more will feel different. CityBeat has taken over the fest, which has brought thousands of musicians and music industry heavies to Cincinnati over the years and provided a great three-day party in the urban center for local and regional music lovers.
