As always, the popular (and free) event — running May 25-May 27 — also features a massive buffet of live music, showcasing a wide range of styles, including Rock, Americana, R&B, Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Salsa, Jazz and more. There are nearly four dozen bands and solo artists performing on five stages throughout the weekend.
The music programming this year is a collaboration with the Cincinnati Music Accelerator, headed up by Kick Lee, a staple of the local music scene. Lee made sure the diversity of the music reflected that of the food vendors participating.
“This partnership helps enable the Cincinnati Music Accelerator to create and establish jobs for musicians within our region — and it’s another great step toward making our future city a music city,” Lee says in a press release. “I saw that 60 percent of the restaurants, food trucks and Findlay Market vendors at Taste of Cincinnati are owned by minorities, women and immigrants. Now, the Cincinnati Music Accelerator is excited to have the opportunity and responsibility of helping to expand the already diverse entertainment lineup.”
Check the full schedule below and compliment your eating itinerary with some live music.
Bank of America Main Stage on North Broadway
Saturday, May 25
11:30a.m.-2p.m. Harbour the Band
3-6p.m. Robin Lacy & DeZydeco
7-11p.m. The Sly Band
Sunday, May 26
11:30a.m.-2p.m.The Colour of Rhythm
3-6p.m. Lai the Vocals
7-11p.m .3 Day Rule
Monday, May 27
11:30-11:45a.m. Sonny Moorman Band
3-5p.m The Ingrid Rachel Band
6-9p.m. The Menus
Kentucky Ale Beer Garden Stage at First Financial Plaza
Saturday, May 25
11:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Tyler Moore Band
3:30-7p.m. The Amy Sailor Band
8-11p.m. Kenny Welch Band
Sunday, May 26
11:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Missy Werner Band
4-7p.m. Jason Owens Band
8-11p.m. Dan Varner Band
Monday, May 27
11a.m.-1p.m. Dudley Taft
2-5p.m. Nick Netherton Band
6-9p.m. Danny Frazier Band
Braxton Beer Garden Stage at P&G Gardens
Saturday, May 25
11:30a.m.-2p.m. P. Ann Everson Price & the All Star Band
3-6p.m. Cocky Pop
7-11p.m. DV8
Sunday, May 26
Noon-3p.m. Azucar Tumbao
3-6p.m. Ricky Nye Inc.
7-11p.m. What She Said
Monday, May 27
11:30a.m.-2p.m. Stays in Vegas
3-5p.m. Tracy Walker Band
6-9p.m. Leroy Ellington Band
Rhinegeist Food Truck Alley Stage
Saturday, May 25
Noon-2p.m. Grady Burton
3-6p.m. Jeff Henry & the Necessary Evils
7-11p.m. Frenchaxe
Sunday, May 26
11:30a.m.-2 p.m. Troubadour Dali
3-6 p.m. Plan B
7-11p.m. Amy & the Arrangement
Monday, May 27
11:30a.m.-2p.m. Jeff Henry & the Necessary Evils featuring Noah Witherspoon
3-5p.m. The Sunburners
6-9p.m. Nina Marie
Taste of Findlay Market Stage
Saturday, May 25
11:30a.m-2p.m. Tracy Walker
3-6p.m. Adanya Lin
7-11p.m. Azucar Tumbao
Sunday, May 26
Noon-2p.m. Aprina Johnson
3-6p.m. Perfect Sequel
7-11p.m. Burning Caravan
Monday, May 27
Noon-2p.m. Sarah Ratcliff
3-5p.m. Perfect Sequel
6-9p.m. Elizabeth Walters
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