In this day (October 17) in 2015, a tribute event to the Delmore Brothers took place at the historic Herzog space, in celebration of the 69th anniversary of their session at Herzog.
Read MoreAs the late 1980s gave way to the ‘90s, Murphy’s Pub became a vital venue for local and regional underground bands, and a regular tour stop for cutting edge national and international acts at the height of the D.I.Y. era. Among the legendary artists to perform in its tiny back room – before the grunge explosion brought adventurous music to the mainstream – were Nirvana, L7, the Afghan Whigs, the Jesus Lizard, the Laughing Hyenas, the Velvet Underground’s Mo Tucker, Half Japanese, the Cynics, Unsane, and many, many others.
Read MoreOur friends at Open Roads United - Matt Steffen and Michael Kearns - were on hand this past weekend for a great recap of a Hank Williams Songwriter Showcase, hosted by the Cincinnati USA Music Heritage Foundation, Hank Williams Foundation, Blue Yodel Records, and Joey Allcorn.
Read MoreHarvard University researchers have announced a collaboration with Canda’s Dalhousie University to analyze Beatles songs - to better determine who wrote what.
Read MoreThe word is out: a new podcast is being recorded at the historic Herzog studio space, and it’s for none other than Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (really!).
Read MoreLocal music writer and Herzog helper Bill Furbee shares a look at some upcoming work for CityBeat and the American Israelite, and offers a heads-up on some upcoming shows.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, our friends at the Southgate House Revival have been nominated as “Venue of the Year” for the Ameripolitan Music Awards, which sets out to celebrate “music with prominent roots influence - Outlaw, Western Swing, Rockabilly and Honky Tonk.”
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