Shows are every Friday night, music bgeins at 7pm, All Ages and FREE

Fountain Square, 520 Vine St, Downtown Cincinnati, OH

http://myfountainsquare.com/

http://www.mpmf.com

June 1: The Bright Light Social Hour; Buffalo Killers; The Kickaways
June 8: The Dynamites; Khaira Arby and her Band; The Pinstripes
June 15: The Seedy Seeds; Wymond Miles (of The Fresh & Onlys); Belle Histoire
June 22: Art vs Science; You, You’re Awesome, Shadowraptr
June 29: Psychodots
July 6: Lydia Loveless; Patrick Sweany; The Ready Stance
July 13: Seabird; The Harlequins; Jon Drake and The Shakes
July 20: Ha Ha Tonka; Izzy and the Catastrophics; The Ridges
July 27: Orgone; The Cliftones; Eclipse
August 3: Bear Hands; Lightning Love; Fort Lean
August 10: Budos Band; Kansas City Bible Company; Sidewalk Chalk
August 17: Class Actress
August 31: Wussy, R. Ring

Shovels and Rope

SHOVELS & ROPE
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio; 513-381-6687
FREE, 21-and-up, 10pm
www.motrpub.com

Necessity is the mother of invention. Less is more. Make it work with what you’ve got. 2 Guitars, a junkyard drum kit (harvested from an actual garbage heap- adorned with tambourines, flowers and kitchen rags), a handful of harmonicas, voices, and above all.. songs. Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Shovels & Rope prefer to keep it simple. They have cleverly managed to take 3 separate recording projects and combine them into 1 cohesive, folk rock, sloppy tonk, harmonized, loose but tight, streamlined audience killing machine. 

Shovels & Rope spent 2011 on the road. More than 170 shows and over 60,000 miles of windshield time, they traveled along side Hayes Carll, Justin Townes Earle, Jason Isbell, the Felice Brothers and Butch Walker and found time to write and record a new record along the way. Recorded in their house, van, and backyard, O’ Be Joyful is slated for release in Spring of 2012.

At the shows, expect to hear a little something from any or all of their releases – while the duo switch instruments and share lead vocal duties. Also prepare to rethink your definition of a live rock band.

http://www.shovelsandrope.com/

(NEW YORK, NY) - EVERCLEAR has debuted a brand new single called“Be Careful What You Ask For” today exclusively from Spinner.com. Click HERE to listen.

EVERCLEAR is set to release its new studio album, “Invisible Stars,” onJune 26, 2012.  The album is the group’s first collection of songs in six years, and it embodies the same qualities of sonic punch, sturdy song craft and edgy introspection that have long endeared Everclear to its large and loyal worldwide fan base.

Formed in Portland, OR in 1992, Everclear has gone multi-platinum with over 6 million albums sold in the U.S. and Canada alone, 8 Top 40 hit singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock, Top 40, & Adult Top 40 charts, including: “Santa Monica,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful,” & “Father of Mine.”

Singer/guitarist/songwriter Art Alexakis notes, “Everything about this record came very naturally, and it feels completely genuine to me.”

Additionally, EVERCLEAR will be spending much of the summer of 2012 co-headlining the Summerland Tour, along with four other notable American bands that emerged during the 1990s: SUGAR RAY, THE GIN BLOSSOMS, LIT and MARCY PLAYGROUND.

EVERCLEAR is: Art Alexakis (lead vocals, guitar), Dave French (guitar, backing vocals), Josh Crawley  (keyboards, backing vocals), Freddy Herrera (bass, backing vocals) and Sean Winchester (drums, percussion)

6.28-Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery
6.29-Los Angeles, CA Greek Theater
6.30-Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Resort
7.02-Del Mar, CA Del Mar Fairgrounds
7.03-Phoenix, AZ Comercia Theater
7.04-El Paso, TX Socorro Ent Center
7.06-Austin, TX ACL LIVE / Moody Center
7.07-Fort Worth, TX Billy Bob’s Texas
7.08-Tulsa, OK Spirit Bank Events Ctr
7.10-Columbus, OH LC Outdoor Amphitheater
7.11-Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion
7.13-Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater
7.14-Raleigh, NC Raleigh Amphitheater
7.15-Charlotte, NC TMC Uptown Amphitheater
7.17-Portsmouth, VA nTELOS Wireless Pavilion
7.18-New York, NY Roseland Ballroom
7.20-Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Ctr for the Arts
7.21-Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
7.22-Gilford, NH Meadowbrook Cellular Pavilion
7.24-Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Event Center
7.25-Vienna, VA Wolf Trap
7.28-Boston, MA BOA Pavilion
7.29-Uncasville, CT Mohegun Sun Arena
7.31-Huntington, NY Paramount Theater
8.02-Detroit, MI Sound Board @ Motor City Casino Hotel
8.03-Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
8.04-Duluth, MN Bayfront Festival Park

http://www.summerlandtour.net/

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE    LANGHORNE SLIM      CAITLIN ROSE
POKEY LAFARGE AND THE SOUTH CITY THREE   THE TILLERS
CHARLIE PARR  THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS   WHISKEY BENT VALLEY BOYS
CHICAGO FARMER   BLOODROOTS BARTER    SHINY AND THE SPOON
SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION   JEREMY PINNELL AND THE 55′S
JOSH EAGLE AND THE HARVEST CITY   THE KENTUCKY STRUTS
THE BLUE ROCK BOYS   EASY TOM EBY   FRONTIER FOLK NEBRASKA
MAGNOLIA MOUNTAIN   MA CROW   UNCLE MIKE CARR WITH SEAN GEIL
RATTLE SNAKIN DADDIES     BILLY CATFISH    SASSY MOLASSESS
RABBIT HASH STRING BAND     RED CEDARS    BEN KNIGHT

AND MORE TO COME

Whispering  Beard Folk Festival
http://www.whisperingbeard.com

The Ridges

http://www.tonehousemusic.com

Renowned musicians Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto have announced additional details about The Crimson ProjeKct Presents…Three Of A Perfect Pair Music Camp, held August 20-24 at Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY. The week-long excursion will be highlighted by a rare live performance by The Crimson ProjeKct at the legendary Bearsville Theater in nearby Woodstock, NY on August 23.

Bassist Tony Levin elaborates: “At the camp, Adrian, Pat and I will be giving classes. Also expected to be in attendance on certain days areMarkus Reuter, Julie Slick and Tobias Ralph–the other members of Adrian Belew Power Trio and Stick Men–which all together add up to The Crimson ProjeKct, who will have just spent the summer touring with Dream Theater. Count on a lot of insight into Crimson music, both at open rehearsals and at the Bearsville Theater concert where all campers will be guests for the soundcheck and show.”

Together as the musical backbone of progressive rock linchpins King Crimson – and separately through countless other bands, projects and collaborations – Belew, Levin and Mastelotto have helped forge the history of modern rock music over careers spanning five decades.

At the Three Of A Perfect Pair Music Camp, Adrian, Tony and Pat will share musical insight, meals, tales from the road, and even the stage during after-hours jam sessions with campers. Whether campers play guitar, drums, bass – or no instrument at all – Three Of A Perfect Pair offers a rare opportunity to learn, to play, to make new friends, and to get up close and personal with this trio of renowned musicians.

Class topics at the camp will include: musicality, bass sounds, guitar and vocal technique, tips for recording vs. playing live, 21st century drumming (man/machine), sounds (rhythm, beats, noises), taking the show on the road (how to consolidate ideas), and more. The week will culminate with a large group jam session that will be recorded for campers to take home with them on a custom camp USB stick.

Leading up to the Three Of A Perfect Pair Music Camp, The Crimson ProjeKct will be touring North America with Dream Theater. Current tour dates are as follows:

Fri 6/15            Rochester, NY                       Main Street Armory
Sat 6/16           Montebello, QC           D-TOX Rockfest
Sun 6/17          Lewiston, NY               Artpark
Tue 6/19          Columbus, OH            The LC Pavilion
Thu 6/21          Cleveland, OH             Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Fri 6/22            Detroit, MI                    The Fillmore
Sun 6/24          Cincinnati, OH             Taft Theater
Tue 6/26          Minneapolis, MN          State Theater
Wed 6/27        Chicago, IL                 Chicago Theatre
Thu 6/28          Kansas City, MO         Starlight Theater
Sun 7/1            San Francisco, CA     Warfield Theatre
Mon 7/2           Los Angeles, CA         Gibson Amphitheater
Tue 7/3            Anaheim, CA               The Grove of Anaheim
Thu 7/5            El Paso, TX                 Abraham Chavez Theatre
Fri 7/6              San Antonio, TX          Majestic Theater
Sat 7/7             Austin, TX                    ACL Live
Mon 7/9           Grand Prairie, TX        Verizon Theatre
Thu 7/12          Richmond, VA             The National
Fri 7/13            Washington, DC         Warner Theatre
Sat 7/14           Holmdel, NJ                 PNC Bank Arts Center
Tue 7/17          Boston, MA                  Bank of America Pavilion
Wed 7/18        Huntington, NY            Paramount Theater
Thu 7/19          Huntington, NY            Paramount Theater
Sat 7/21           Chester, PA                Harrah’s Chester Downs
www.threeofaperfectpair.com

About Three Of A Perfect Pair Music Camp

This 5-day vacation experience offers attendees the chance to get to know musical luminaries Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto,and see them at work amidst the idyllic backdrop of the Catskills and Full Moon Resort. Attendees at Three Of A Perfect Pair will have access to all workshops, seminars, gourmet meals, performances, and camp activities. Three Of A Perfect Pair Music Camp offers a variety of pricing options, based on the variety of available accommodations. All camp activities will be held at Full Moon Resort, which features an eclectic array of comfortable, rustic country-inn accommodations including simple B&B style guest rooms with shared hallway baths, guest rooms with private baths, country cottages with living rooms and kitchens, and even “luxury camping” in a yurt. “Primitive” campsites are also available. All accommodations are just steps away from daily camp activities. The grounds offer one hundred acres of meadows, forests and streams providing a natural backdrop for an unforgettable, enriching experience. Visitors will also enjoy the spring-fed swimming pool, onsite access to the Esopus Creek, and exploring the splendors of the Catskills on the nearby network of hiking trails. The vacation can be free of interruptions as there is no cell phone reception at Full Moon Resort or elsewhere in Big Indian, NY. However, WiFi is available throughout the facility. 2012 marks the second annual Three Of A Perfect Pair retreat at the pastoral Full Moon Resort. The camp is part of the successful Music Masters Camp Series (www.musicmasterscamp.com) held at Full Moon Resort.

Oakhurst

Oakhurst at Stanley’s Pub with Rumpke Mountain Boys
May 29
323 Stanley Ave, Cincinnati, OH
doors 8:30 pm, $7, All Ages
http://www.facebook.com/events/330659220339182/

Rumpke Mountain Boys will be play an opening set at 9 pm outside on the patio (weather permitting), then Oakhurst will perform inside with Rumpke closing out the night with a set.

Oakhurst is proud to announce their official CD release party in Denver at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, Saturday April 21st with Missed The Boat and The Quick & Easy Boys. There are three incredible VIP packages available for fans that include an array of choices such as a three course dinner at Appaloosa Grill (with the band), hotel rooms and even transportation on their private tour bus to the show. All those purchasing advance tickets will receive free downloads instantly.
Oakhurst founding members Johnny Qualley and Adam Hill are also Denver entrepreneurs who own and operate the Appaloosa Grill in Downtown Denver. The two acquired the spot in 2005 from then Mayor of Denver John Hickenlooper.

Oakhurst’s latest offering Barrel (their 5th), was produced and engineered by Joe Pisapia (K. D. Lang, Ben Folds & Guster) and was recorded at his own Middle Tree Studios in Nashville, TN. With Pisapia and Oakhurst front man Adam Hill’s collaborative songwriting and Pisapia’s guitar performances, Barrel takes a noticeable turn from the bluegrass tendencies that characterized the band’s previous efforts to a more genre-bending Americana and Bluesey reverberation. The arrangements and the harmonies are tight, pushing the songs towards a much broader audience with mainstream appeal.

Oakhurst has cultivated a more organic and mature sound, while seeking connection and inspiration from every audience they perform in front of.Barrel, being released on the band’s own imprint Oak Horse, was a 2 year labor of love minus the whisky that notoriously surrounded their songwriting in the past. With members coming and going throughout the process, Barrel features the breakout song ‘Out West’ which is a collaboration with Oakhurst’s newest member, Daniel Lawrence Walker and an outstanding guest fiddle performance by Jeremy Garrett of theInfamous String Dusters.

Barrel is full of surprises and will keep fans both new and old wondering what comes next.

“When you get right down to it, it’s all about the music, and while the music Oakhurst makes on Barrel isn’t the kind that defies description, it’s definitely the kind that defies any one description. The result is a perfect snapshot of an upward-bound quintet that’s as broad-ranging as any you’re likely to hear all year.”
  - Jon Weisberger, Nashville Blogger

Oakhurst will be hitting their favorite mid-west cities with $5 physical copies of Barrel weeks before the street date then circling back to Colorado to wrap things up. They will also be giving away free digital downloads of the entire album with all advance ticket purchases.

http://oakhurstmusic.com/

May 19 Oskar Blues Lyons, CO
May 25 Hookaville Hebron, OH
May 29 Stanley’s Pub Cincinnati, OH
May 31 Iowa City Yatch Club Iowa City, IA
June 1 Mayslack’s Minneapolis, MN
June 2 Bourbon Theatre  Lincoln, NE
June 8 Ghost Ranch Saloon Steamboat Springs, CO
June 9 Brewgrass, Old South Pearl St. Denver, CO
June 15 Riverbend Park Palisade, CO
June 29 Bloom Heavy River Romp  Grassy, MO
July 3 Evergreen Lake House Evergreen, CO

Shiny and The Spoon

More Photos – Shiny and The Spoon, 5/9/12, MOTR Pub, Cincinnati, OH

http://www.shinyandthespoon.com

Photos by Scott Preston

More Photos – Andyman Hopkins, David Faul, Carole Walker, Dylan Speeg, 5/10/12, Tone House Music, Cincinnati, OH

http://www.tonehousemusic.com

Photos by Scott Preston