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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

Grateful Web — On Wednesday, November 13, Bob Weir and The Wolf Bros, complete with the horn section known as The Wolf Pack, brought their stripped-down renditions of the Grateful Dead catalog to the historic Cincinnati Music Hall. This show, however, was unlike any prior Wolf Bros concerts in previous tours.
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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

Grateful Web — This past weekend's historic performance by The Who at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati was much more than a typical stop on one of their U.S. tours.
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A Rupp Roaring Weekend: Billy Strings' Bluegrass Mastery

A Rupp Roaring Weekend: Billy Strings' Bluegrass Mastery

Grateful Web — Last weekend, Billy Strings delivered two sold-out concerts at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The weekend was a full-fledged celebration of bluegrass music in the state where it all began decades ago with Bill Monroe.
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Outlaw Music Festival | Riverbend Music Center | 8/13/23

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

Grateful Web — Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival rolled through Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, last weekend on August 13. An array of country and classic rock legends handpicked to join Willie on this stretch of the tour delivered an incredible show that took the audience on a journey through decades of music.
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Carlos Santana unites Cincinnati with The Oneness Tour

Carlos Santana unites Cincinnati with The Oneness Tour

Grateful Web — Carlos Santana made a stop on The Oneness Tour on Friday, June 28, at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati. The evening kicked off with support from The Counting Crows.
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Weir and Wolf Brothers | Taft Theatre | 3/6/19

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

Grateful Web — Bob Weir brought his newest project, The Wolf Brothers, to The Taft Theatre in Cincinnati on Wednesday night for an intimate and impressive performance that satisfied the theater full of his loyal fans.
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Bunbury Music Festival 2019 | Review

Bunbury Music Festival 2019 | Review

Grateful Web — Despite the weather forecasts throughout the few days prior to the event, mother nature decided she'd cooperate with the city of Cincinnati last weekend as Bunbury Music Festival took place at Yeatman's Cove and Sawyer Point. The venue sits along the Ohio River, with three of Cincinnati's bridges and several skyscrapers looming above the stages.
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Bunbury Music Festival 2019 | Preview

Bunbury Music Festival 2019 | Preview

Grateful Web — Every summer for the past seven years, music fans of all ages and demographics have poured onto the banks of the Ohio River at one of Cincinnati's largest waterfront parks- Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove.
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Greensky Bluegrass | Madison Theater | 2/4/2020

Greensky Bluegrass | Madison Theater | 2/4/2020

Grateful Web — Greensky Bluegrass brought their high energy showmanship to The Madison Theater in Covington, KY, on February 4, 2020, with Ghost Light in support as the opening band. The Bluegrass State lived up to its name as music fans showed up and nearly packed the venue for the Tuesday night show.
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Greensky Bluegrass | MegaCorp Pavilion | 8/25/22

Greensky Bluegrass | MegaCorp Pavilion | 8/25/22

Grateful Web — The skies were green in the bluegrass state on Thursday, August 25, when Greensky Bluegrass put on an impressive show at the newly named MegaCorp Pavilion, in Newport, Kentucky.
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Railbird Festival Announces 2021 Lineup

Railbird Festival Announces 2021 Lineup

Grateful Web — The 2021 lineup for Railbird Festival has been revealed and it is stacked with several amazing acts spanning multiple genres. The two-day festival will be held August 28-29, 2021.
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TA Clayton & The Soulminers Release New EP - "Young Again"

TA Clayton & The Soulminers Release New EP - "Young Again"

Grateful Web — On May 28, the long-awaited and highly anticipated release of T.A. Clayton & The Soulminers' most recent EP, Young Again, was shared with the world. The five-track project is the first music we've heard from the group since 2019 when they released their debut album Shortcomings.
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A Classic Rock Double Header: Styx and Foreigner Bring Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour to Cincin...

A Classic Rock Double Header: Styx and Foreigner Bring Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour to Cincin...

Grateful Web — Styx and Foreigner's Renegades & Juke Box Heroes tour made a stop at Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center last week. This tour marks the first time the two bands have played together since 2014, and they brought along special guest John Waite to open the show.
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Billy Strings | Cincinnati, OH | 3/12/22

Billy Strings | Cincinnati, OH | 3/12/22

Grateful Web — Billy Strings and his 3 band mates, Billy Failing, Royal Massat, and Jarrod Walker, wrapped up an energetic 2-night run at Cincinnati's Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center on Saturday, March 12.
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Billy Strings Returning to the Bluegrass State for Sold Out 3 Night Run in Louisville, KY

Billy Strings Returning to the Bluegrass State for Sold Out 3 Night Run in Louisville, KY

Grateful Web — After finishing up a phenomenal spring tour last weekend with a 3 night run in Mobile, Alabama, and still flying high from a Grammy award for Best Bluegrass Album, Billy Strings announced 2 more socially distanced pod-style shows to take place in just over a month on May 21-22 at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Kitchen Dwellers | Wise River | Album Review

Kitchen Dwellers | Wise River | Album Review

Grateful Web — Ahead of a jam-packed cross-country summer tour that includes festivals and concerts, Kitchen Dwellers released their latest album, Wise River, on Friday, April 29. The quartet - Shawn Swain (Mandolin).
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Papadosio Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of TETIOS at Resonance Music & Arts Festival

Papadosio Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of TETIOS at Resonance Music & Arts Festival

Grateful Web — Papadosio is gearing up to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their third studio album, To End the Illusion of Separation, or as it is more commonly referred to, T.E.T.I.O.S.
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Bob Weir & Wolf Bros | Louisville Palace | 2/25/23

Bob Weir & Wolf Bros | Louisville Palace | 2/25/23

Grateful Web — On Saturday, February 25, Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros delivered an incredible night of music to a sold out crowd at the Louisville Palace. The elegant venue set a unique tone for a jubilant evening of music with Bob Weir.
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Papadosio Give Heartfelt Farewell to Fans During Final Concert Before Hiatus

Papadosio Give Heartfelt Farewell to Fans During Final Concert Before Hiatus

Grateful Web — Papadosio bid farewell at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, closing nearly two decades of touring with a powerful, emotional final show before hiatus.
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Papadosio Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of TETIOS in Cleveland | 11/25/22 & 11/26/22

Papadosio Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of TETIOS in Cleveland | 11/25/22 & 11/26/22

Grateful Web — Papadosio celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their monumental 20-track album, To End the Illusion of Separation (commonly referred to as TETIOS), by performing the album from start to finish at the Masonic Cleveland Auditorium over Thanksgiving weekend.
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Garcia's Grassroots: A Bluegrass Journey Through Jerry's Legacy

Garcia's Grassroots: A Bluegrass Journey Through Jerry's Legacy

Grateful Web — Jerry Garcia's impact on bluegrass music will be on full display for the next two years at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, Kentucky.
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Riding the Cosmic Train: Daniel Donato Opens Up About New Album 'Horizons'

Riding the Cosmic Train: Daniel Donato Opens Up About New Album 'Horizons'

Grateful Web — There is a rare honesty about the way 30-year-old Daniel Donato talks about his music. It's much deeper than just guitar licks and stories from the road. He speaks with a deep philosophical understanding of humility, connection, and faith-an old soul trapped in a young man's body.
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Cincy Jam Roots Run Deep on Plazmatic's 'Midnight Somewhere' EP

Cincy Jam Roots Run Deep on Plazmatic's 'Midnight Somewhere' EP

Grateful Web — Cincinnati-based Plazmatic released a new EP titled "Midnight Somewhere," and it is available on streaming platforms today. They will be hosting an album release show on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at the Woodward Theater in Cincinnati to celebrate the new EP. The show will feature support from local Cincinnati acts The Electric Indigo and Cousins.
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A Bittersweet Homecoming: Papadosio's Last Year on the Road

A Bittersweet Homecoming: Papadosio's Last Year on the Road

Grateful Web — Papadosio kicked off their final year of touring before an indefinite hiatus last weekend in Covington, Kentucky.
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