Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 12 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in December

December is one of the busiest and most celebratory times of the year, much like this month’s offerings from the city’s music…

By Brent Stroud

Santamania at The Mockbee
Founded by John Hays and still going strong in its tenth year, Santamania showcases some of the city’s finest punk, rock and roll and the like, this year featuring Vacation, Tweens, Leggy, Flesh Mother, Fruit LoOops, The Serfs, Beef, Mary Henry, Corker and tons more. Even out-of-town guests and friends like New York good-time punk duo Shellshag will be performing. This now two-day festival, back at the Mockbee this year, takes place across several stages all over the venue. There’s even a before and after celebration, “Nightmare Before Santamania,” on Dec. 14th and “Brunch With Santamania” on Dec. 17, both taking place at DSGN CLLCTV up the road in Northside. 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16. $10 per night. The Mockbee, 2260 Central Parkway, Brighton, facebook.com/events.
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Photos: Cincinnati Fans Dance the Night Away During DVSN Show at Bogart's

Canadian R&B duo DVSN stopped by Bogart's in Cincinnati as part of their "Working On My Karma Tour" on Nov. 25, 2023.…

By CityBeat Staff

Fans dancing during DVSN's show at Bogart's on Nov. 25, 2023
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Direct Flight: Everything We Saw at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas

The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, is labyrinth of punk rock history, its walls adorned with concert flyers, photographs of…

By CityBeat Staff

Ramones exhibit | The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Grace Potter Brings a Good Time to Cincinnati's Brady Center [PHOTOS]

Soulful rocker Grace Potter paid a visit to Cincinnati's Andrew J Brady Music Center on Nov. 10 to promote her latest album,…

By CityBeat Staff

Grace Potter performing at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Nov. 10, 2023
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Photos: Ice Nine Kills and Friends Bring 'Kiss of Death' Tour to Cincinnati

Heavy metal band Ice Nine Kills was joined by In This Moment, Avatar and New Years Day for their "Kiss of Death"…

By CityBeat Staff

Ice Nine Kills performing at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Nov. 8, 2023
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Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 11 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in November

Somehow the year is soon coming to a close, but November is keeping things going all month long across town with new…

By Brent Stroud

The Perfect Children (video release party), Heavy Hinges, Daniel Wayne and Planchette at Northside Tavern
Local soulful, garage-blues force The Perfect Children celebrate the release of a new video and music with this release party featuring some friends. Soulful roots-inspired rock band The Heavy Hinges, singer-songwriter Daniel Wayne and ambient cellist Planchette will also perform in part of the celebration. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside, facebook.com/events.
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Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Brings Ribbeting Show to Cincinnati [PHOTOS]

Widely considered to be one of the greatest bassists of all time, Les Claypool brought his experimental rock group, Les Claypool's Fearless…

By CityBeat Staff

Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade performing at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Oct. 30, 2023
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Photos: Mushroomhead and Guests Bring Delightfully Scary Show to Bogart's

Bogart's gave concertgoers a truly spooky show ahead of Halloween when Mushroomhead, FleischKrieg, Kurt Deimer and Hellzapoppin performed electrifying sets. While Mushroomhead, FleischKrieg…

By CityBeat Staff

Mushroomhead performing at Bogart's on Oct. 27, 2023
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Nessa Barrett Brings Dreamy, Gothic Tunes to Newport [PHOTOS]

Moody goth queen Nessa Barrett stopped by Newport's MegaCorp Pavilion on Oct. 28, along with Australian singer/songwriter MAY-A. Barrett's visit to Greater…

By CityBeat Staff

Nessa Barrett performing at MegaCorp Pavilion on Oct. 28, 2023
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Photos: Lil Uzi Vert Brings 'Pink Tape Tour' to Cincinnati

In the present era of hip-hop, it’s getting harder to distinguish some rappers from rockstars. Lil Uzi Vert has hovered near the…

By Killian Baarlaer

Rapper Lil Uzi Vert brings their sold-out Pink Tape Tour to Cincinnati's Andrew J Brady Music Center on Oct. 24, 2023
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Black Metal Legend Cradle of Filth Performs at Bogart's in Cincinnati [PHOTOS]

Black metal legend Cradle of Filth brought all of the heavy, gothic energy to their performance at Bogart's on Tuesday, Oct. 24.…

By CityBeat Staff

Cradle of Filth performing at Bogart's on Oct. 24, 2023
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Photos: Bullet For My Valentine and Of Mice & Men Perform in Cincinnati

Fans of early aughts and 2010s heavy metal were in for a treat at the Andrew J Brady Music Center's show on…

By CityBeat Staff

Bullet For My Valentine performing at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Oct. 19, 2023
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Jason 'Try That in a Small Town' Aldean Visits Nationwide Arena in Columbus [PHOTOS]

Fresh off the wave of controversy from his recently released song "Try That in a Small Town," Jason Aldean brought a heavy…

By CityBeat Staff

Jason Aldean performing at Nationwide Arena on Oct. 19, 2023
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NSFW: GWAR Show Brings Fake Blood and Outrageous Metal Vibes to Bogart's [PHOTOS]

Concertgoers enjoyed the ultimate spooky szn treat on Wednesday, Oct. 18 — a lineup of heavy metal acts hellbent on giving Cincinnatians…

By CityBeat Staff

Cancer Christ performing at Bogart's on Oct. 18, 2023
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Photos: Kevin Gates and Special Guests Take Over Cincinnati's Brady Center

Rapper Kevin Gates and special guests BigXthaPlug and DJ Chose brought all of the "Big Gangsta" vibes to Cincinnati's Andrew J Brady Music…

By CityBeat Staff

Kevin Gates performing at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Oct. 12, 2023
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Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 13 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in October

October is filled with all the shows and variety that Cincinnati is lucky enough to expect each month, but October brings a…

By Brent Stroud

Lunacy Halloween ‘23 at Northside Tavern
This two-night event where local musicians form one-night-only cover bands has become a yearly Halloween tradition and features a variety of music across genres and eras. There are five bands each night. Night one features members of Coast Off, Mynah Tones, Heavy Hinges and Jess Lamb and the Factory as Fiona and the Rotten Apples, for example, along with musicians performing as John Prine, Rush, Lauren Hill and The Specials.  Night two features members of  Fruit LoOops, Lashes, Sungaze, Soften, Big Hit and Moonweather as The World is a Vampire playing the music of Smashing Pumpkins along with locals doing the B-52s, Drive-By Truckers, Incubus and The Distillers. Dress up in your Halloween best and try out your costume before trick-or-treat for the Halloween party of your dreams (or nightmares). 9 p.m. Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. $10 each night. Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside, facebook. com/events.
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Photos: The Mars Volta Performs in Cincinnati for the First Time in Over a Decade

The Mars Volta made a stop in Cincinnati on Sept. 30 — their first concert in Ohio in over a decade, according…

By CityBeat Staff

The Mars Volta performs at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Sept. 30, 2023
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Jonas Brothers Fans Were Burnin' Up Lexington's Rupp Arena [PHOTOS]

Even though the Jonas Brothers did not pay a visit to Cincinnati (we are still recovering from that heartbreak), they did bring…

By CityBeat Staff

Jonas Brothers performing at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sept. 26, 2023
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Photos: Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper Get Freaky During Stop in Cincinnati

On Sept. 13, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry and Filter brought their "Freaks on Parade 2023 Tour" to Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center.…

By CityBeat Staff

Alice Cooper performing at Riverbend Music Center on Sept. 13, 2023.
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Photos: Lady A Owned the Night at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park

Many Reds fans stayed after the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 9 for a rare treat — a free…

By CityBeat Staff

Lady A performing after the Cincinnati Reds game on Sept. 9, 2023.
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Photos: Local and Supporting Acts Take the Stage at the Ohio is For Lovers Festival

Even those who couldn't scream-sing the lyrics of "Ohio is For Lovers" by Dayton's own Hawthorne Heights descended upon Riverbend Music Center…

By CityBeat Staff

Emery performing at the Ohio is For Lovers Festival at Riverbend Music Center on Sept. 9, 2023.
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Hawthorne Heights and Other Headlining Acts Bring Nostalgic Emo Music to Cincinnati [PHOTOS]

Even those who couldn't scream-sing the lyrics of "Ohio is For Lovers" by Dayton's own Hawthorne Heights descended upon Riverbend Music Center…

By CityBeat Staff

Hawthorne Heights performing at their Ohio is For Lovers Festival at Riverbend Music Center on Sept. 9, 2023.
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Max & Iggor Cavalera and Other Metal Acts Storm Into Madison Theater [PHOTOS]

Metal supergroup Max & Iggor Cavalera played to an electric crowd at Covington's Madison Theater on Sept. 5. A number of acts…

By CityBeat Staff

Max & Igorr Cavalera performing at Madison Theater on Sept. 5
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Cannons Made Us Come Alive at Their Indianapolis Show

On Saturday, Sept. 2, indie pop band Cannons took the stage at the Hi-Fi Annex in Indianapolis for a spectacular ride on…

By CityBeat Staff

Cannons performing at Hi-Fi Annex in Indianapolis on Sept. 2, 2023.
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Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 11 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in September

The momentum and energy of summer continues as several local acts release new material and others perform this month at venues and…

By Brent Stroud

Siren Suit (Album Release), Louise, Dustbin, Feral Friends and Planchette at MOTR Pub
Powerhouse alt-rock band Siren Suit recorded their latest record, Weight, at the legendary Inner Ear Studio in the D.C. area with Don Zientara (Minor Threat, Fugazi, Bad Brains). The band celebrates the release at home on the MOTR Pub stage with a varied lineup of locals including hardcore punk band Louise, folk act Dustbin, hard-hitting rock band Feral Friends and meditative, ambient cello pieces from Planchette. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Free. MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, motrpub.com/shows.
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Photos: Daniel Caesar and Montell Fish Bring Smooth Indie R&B to Cincinnati

Daniel Caesar and Montell Fish, two rising stars in the indie R&B scene, brought a smooth and sexy show to Cincinnati's Andrew…

By CityBeat Staff

Daniel Caesar performing at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Aug. 31, 2023.
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Photos: Cincinnati Gets Classy AF During Barry Manilow Performance

Barry Manilow brought all of the classy vibes to Cincinnati's Heritage Bank Center on Aug. 26 — and CityBeat was there to…

By CityBeat Staff

Barry Manilow performing at Heritage Bank Center on Aug. 26, 2023.
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5 Seconds of Summer Looked So Perfect Standing There During Cincinnati Tour Stop [PHOTOS]

On Aug. 26, Cincinnatians danced the night away to modern pop punk favorite 5 Seconds of Summer (along with friends Meet Me…

By CityBeat Staff

5 Seconds of Summer performing at Riverbend Music Center on Aug. 26, 2023.
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Cincinnati Found a Friend in James Taylor During His Riverbend Performance [PHOTOS]

Even amid a potentially historic heatwave, James Taylor & His All-Star Band performed to an incredibly enthusiastic crowd at Riverbend Music Center…

By CityBeat Staff

James Taylor & His All-Star Band performing at Riverbend Music Center on Aug. 24, 2023.
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Photos: Charley Crockett and Marcus King Bring Down the House at Cincinnati Show

Concertgoers at Cincinnati's Andrew J Brady Center on Aug. 22 had an ass-shakin' good time as Charley Crockett, Marcus King and Molly…

By CityBeat Staff

Charley Crockett performing at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Aug. 22, 2023.
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