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Michael Stegner

Cincinnati, Northern
As seen in: Grateful Web, The Northerner, The Jamwich
Covers:  Music News, Concert Previews/Reviews, Album Reviews, Travel, National Parks

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I've always been a writer. As long as I can remember I was making up goofy stories and writing them down. In college, I studied journalism and creative writing at Northern Kentucky University. I wrote for the music beat at the school newspaper The Northerner where I found my niche in the writing world. Since then I've been freelancing for various media outlets and broadening my musical taste at the same time, which is a win-win in my book.

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Psychedelic Symphonies: Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros Unite with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

Psychedelic Symphonies: Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros Unite with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

On Wednesday, November 13, Bob Weir and The Wolf Bros, complete with the horn section known as The Wolf Pack,…

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The Who's Emotional Return to Cincinnati 43 Years After Tragedy | 5/15/22

The Who's Emotional Return to Cincinnati 43 Years After Tragedy | 5/15/22

This past weekend's historic performance by The Who at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati was much more than a typical…

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A Rupp Roaring Weekend: Billy Strings' Bluegrass Mastery

A Rupp Roaring Weekend: Billy Strings' Bluegrass Mastery

Last weekend, Billy Strings delivered two sold-out concerts at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The weekend…

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Outlaw Music Festival | Riverbend Music Center | 8/13/23

Outlaw Music Festival | Riverbend Music Center | 8/13/23

Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival rolled through Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, last weekend…

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Carlos Santana unites Cincinnati with The Oneness Tour

Carlos Santana unites Cincinnati with The Oneness Tour

Carlos Santana made a stop on The Oneness Tour on Friday, June 28, at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati. T…

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Weir and Wolf Brothers | Taft Theatre | 3/6/19

Weir and Wolf Brothers | Taft Theatre | 3/6/19

Bob Weir brought his newest project, The Wolf Brothers, to The Taft Theatre in Cincinnati on Wednesday night …

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Andy Frasco & The U.N. w/ Little Stranger | 20th Century Theater | 11/16/22

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By Michael Stegner
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Andy Frasco & the U.N. brought their signature high energy performance to Cincinnati on Wednesday, November 16, as they wrapped up the final leg of their fall tour with Little Stranger. As an early November snowfall crept across Cincinnati, fans showed up prepared to stay warm by dancing and celebrating the midweek concert. Having never attended a show at the 20th Century Theater in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood, I was eager to check it out.
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Andy Frasco & The U.N. | Wash, Rinse, Repeat | Review

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By Michael Stegner
| Grateful Web
As music fans are still coping with a drawn out ending to the pandemic, and when everyone’s seasonal depression has convinced them there is no hope left in the world, a ray of bright warm light is emerging on the horizon in the form of Andy Frasco & The U.N.’s latest LP, Wash, Rinse, Repeat. The album was released on Friday, April 8. The first track from the album, titled “Friends”, is a love letter to the good times and memories that good pals can bring.
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Papadosio Give Heartfelt Farewell to Fans During Final Concert Before Hiatus

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By Michael Stegner
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Papadosio Give Heartfelt Farewell to Fans During Final Concert Before Hiatus Papadosio | Riverfront Live | October 11th, 2025 – photos by Chris Stegner Papadosio officially closed a major chapter in their career last weekend, playing their final show before taking an indefinite hiatus after nearly two decades of touring. The concert took place at the outdoor stage at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Live, tucked away on a bend of the Ohio River.
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