Local yokels take over the Southgate House stages Saturday for the Rivertown Breakdown, a whole-house event whose proceeds go to benefit an annual cleanup of the Ohio River. The Breakdown, which starts at 8 p.m. and costs $15, will feature an eclectic array of tunesmiths with foundations in Roots, Folk and Americana music (and, especially this year, beyond).
In the Ballroom: The Katie Laur Band, Rumpke Mountain Boys (pictured), IsWhat?!, Queen City Zapatistas, Straw Boss, Jake Speed and the Freddies and an all-star jam to close out the night. In the Parlour: Cincinnati Dancing Pigs, Magnolia Mountain, Seedy Seeds and Lagniappe. And in the Lounge: Cuz’n Jake, The Tillers, Comet Bluegrass Allstars, The Sidecars and Kentucky Struts.
And in honor of our favorite watering hole, each band will perform at least one ode to the River.
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This article appears in Jun 10-16, 2009.