Music

APRIL 2023

Rapper Khari “Edutains” with Mindful Hip-Hop

Onstage and off, the MC/educator motivates his audiences with honest storytelling.

Cincinnati Indie Rock Band HARBOUR Releases New LP

The local indie rock outfit shakes off the pandemic doldrums on ”To Chase My Dreams, Or To Just Lie Down.”

Nicholas Johnson Draws from His Roots for His Upcoming Album

The Cincinnati-based singer/songwriter is releasing his newest album, "Shady Pines Vol. 2," early next month.

Ricky Skaggs Is Proud to Bring the Kentucky Thunder

The state’s bluegrass music legend talks about keeping the picking tradition alive, his early career record sessions in Cincinnati, and why the road goes on and on.

Why Sudsy Malone’s Mattered, and Still Does

A generation of national rock bands, local musicians, and club kids came of age at the legendary Short Vine bar/laundromat. But its spirit of connecting people through live music isn’t all in the past.

Oral History: Dan Reed

Dan Reed talks about why Sudsy Malone’s mattered, and still does.

Oral History: Mike Montgomery

Mike Montgomery talks about why Sudsy Malone’s mattered, and still does.

Oral History: Randy Cheek and Wesley Pence

Randy Cheek and Wesley Pence talk about why Sudsy Malone’s mattered, and still does.

Oral History: Patrick Hennessy

Patrick Hennessy talks about why Sudsy Malone’s mattered, and still does.

Oral History: Dana Hamblen

Dana Hamblin talks about why Sudsy Malone’s mattered, and still does.

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