5th Annual Acoustics for Autism takes place Sunday, March 4th
For five years now, the annual Acoustics for Autism event has rallied music lovers around a good, and important cause. Autism is on the rise, and despite the serious issues it raises for countless families across the ...
View MorePosted On: 02/29/2012 in
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Ben Bennett & goLab kick off 2012 season at Robinwood Concert House
Ben Bennett is a totally legit musician based in Columbus, Ohio. He is continuously looking for ways to make the most varied and visceral array of sounds from the simplest instruments. His ongoing investigation of the drum ...
View MorePosted On: 02/27/2012 in
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INVASION series promotes Midwest Music: Columbus visits Toledo Fri & Sat
The Ottawa Tavern kicks off the Toledo leg of its new INVASION series this weekend with a celebration of Ohio music, and helps to raise funds for Artomatic 419! 2013 in the meantime.
INVASION is a new live music series ...
View MorePosted On: 02/23/2012 in
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Mind Fish rocks Frankie's w/ Stepdad, flamtronic, Sea of Bears
Hailing from Toledo/Athens, Ohio, Mind Fish is one of the area's most eager and exciting rock bands. The high-energy four-piece is known for creating and rocking parties everywhere they go. They recently released their debut ...
View MorePosted On: 02/23/2012 in
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Black Box Revelation takes a night off from Jane's Addiction to rock Toledo
"Scuzzy guitars, crashing drums, unabashed energy and depth of soul." That's how U.K.'s Rock Sound describes Black Box Revelation. Brussels, Belgium may not be known for producing great rock and roll bands, but don't tell ...
View MorePosted On: 02/20/2012 in
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Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Alter Boys bring the Blues Sunday
When you see that the Black Swamp Blues Society is presenting a show, you know it's going to be good. Such is the case this Sunday as the Society brings in some of Chicago's finest talent, with Reverend Raven & The Chain ...
View MorePosted On: 02/16/2012 in
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The DewDroppers EP release show is Saturday at OT
The DewDroppers, for my money, are one of the best bands in Ohio. The quartet carries an old-time rock-n-roll of yesteryear vibe that recalls the hey-day of late-'50s/early-'60s pop – think Buddy Holly playing a high school ...
View MorePosted On: 02/16/2012 in
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Nuts & Bolts: Sonatas & Interludes celebrates John Cage's 100th Birthday
Lots of musical figures have been nominated for the crown of “Original Punk Rocker” over the years, and while many are content to settle on folks like Iggy Pop, or even Chuck Berry, my vote goes to John Cage.
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View MorePosted On: 02/15/2012 in
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