| May 23 |
Sponge
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The Infinity Ball |
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Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City's heaviest hitters after
gaining international notoriety with their debut album "Rotting Piñata”
(Sony). Emerging from Detroit with hits like "Plowed" and "Molly (16
Candles)" Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast
to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. Having shared stages the
world over with Guns N’ Roses, Nickelback, Iggy Pop, Soundgarden, Alice
in Chains, Kiss, to name just a few, Sponge continues to be one of
rock’s most sought after live acts.
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| May 30 |
Naked Karate Girls |
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The Naked Karate Girls is a band of four “city slickers” from Cincinnati, OH. They are a professional Las Vegas style dance/rock show band. The Naked Karate Girls will be sure to entertain you through their music, choreography, costumes, and props.
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| June 6 |
Sunburners |
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The group is dedicated to delivering a high energy stage show that will whisk you away to your favorite beach party spot. The group combines authentic "steel drums," great vocals and a killer backing band to create one of the most unique party band sounds in existence! Add that to the groups fun-loving attitude, hilarious props and audience participation and you'll find that The SunBurners are able to make even the biggest landlubbers party the night away! One of their most regular spots is at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Nashville, TN. |
| June 13 |
Soul Pocket |
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Soul Pocket is one of Cincinnati’s most requested bands! They are a three piece brass section and a rhythm section that will entertain you with the sounds of Motown, R&B, Soul, Disco, Funk and Rock. Soul Pocket was voted “Best in City” by Cincinnati Magazine in 2010.
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| June 20 |
Newbees |
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The Newbees are sure to deliver an old school pop-rock sound with a modern twist full of high energy. The band was a finalist for “Best Live Act” at the 2013 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. City Beat declares, “with their impeccable musicianship and vocal abilities, The Newbees sound better in concert than most bands do on their carefully constructed recordings.”
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June 27
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The Menus
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The Menus were formed in 1983 in drummer Brandon Ryan’s family basement, on the west side of town in Cincinnati, OH. Winning many local awards and filling every bar on a no less than a five nights a week work schedule, The Menus built a loyal fan base and their earlier natural chemistry ignited even more. The Menus are one of the most popular bands in the Cincinnati area that play cover songs of classic hits and will be sure to entertain you with their wacky outfits and high energy.
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| July 11 |
500 Miles to Memphis |
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500 Miles To Memphis has received international praise for their ability to satisfy the musical hunger of fans in both country and alternative/punk genres. Their new live album was produced by platinum award-winning producer, Erwin Musper. Their previous studio release, "Sunshine In A Shotglass" on the Deep Elm indie label also produced by Erwin Musper, yielded 500 Miles To Memphis tremendous success for the use of their songs in television, from placements on MTV's Nitro Circus and American Movie Classics (AMC) to being featured in countless YouTube "extreme sports" videos by athletes such as Travis Pastrana. Their song "All My Friends Are Crazy" is now part of the Rock Band video game. 500 Miles To Memphis has also received the praise of music journalists worldwide. Most recently they won “Best Live Act” at the 2013 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. |
| July 18 |
Randy McAllister |
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This Grammy nominated artist is one of the premier
singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist to emerge from Texas. Heartbreak,
humor, high hair and tall Texas tales all play a part in the song writing of
Randy McAllister. His music has been hailed as some of the most original and
innovative being made today. McAllister
has released ten critically praised all built on a firm foundation that is his
songwriting.
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| July 25 |
Cincy Brass |
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"N'awlins Soul Meets Cincinnati Funk" - That is the best way to describe The Cincy Brass. Whether it’s an original off of their upcoming debut album, a mind-blowing twist on a cover of a pop hit (Beyonce, James Brown, Def Leppard, Lady Gaga, George Michaels, etc). The band has exploded onto the scene in the past two years, performing at some of Cincinnati’s hippest music venues and biggest festivals. Cincy Brass has opened for acts such as 311, Sublime, Foreigner, Blessed Union of Souls and Journey. Most recently they won in the “Best R&B/Funk/Soul Artist” category at the 2013 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. |