Last week, Woodward Theater announced plans for a new recurring series of shows spotlighting the potential future sound of the Greater Cincinnati music scene.
The Kids Are Alright events will feature area bands with teenaged members who perform their own material, giving local audiences a chance to see the possible next Walk the Moon or Wussy. The venue says it’s always been a part of the mission of the theater (and nearby MOTR Pub, which is owned and operated by same people) to help develop “the music culture” in its Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, and it sees fostering the next generation of talent in the city as a part of that mission. By enabling young acts to perform in a popular club that regularly hosts big-name national touring acts, Woodward hopes to “help grow music culture in our community by providing a safe place for teens to develop their bands.”
The Kids Are Alright events will feature four or five bands playing 30-minute sets on Sunday evenings, beginning around 5 p.m. The shows — of course — will be open to fans of all ages.
The first Kids Are Alright show is schedule for June 4. The acts confirmed to appear at the event’s debut are The Leeches, The Agoraphobes, The Thrifters and Fastplant. Tickets are available now through cincyticket.com (click here).
Here’s “Easy,” a recent breezy slice of endearing AltPop/Rock from inaugural Kids Are Alright show performer The Agoraphobes.
This article appears in May 10-17, 2017.