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Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Newport.
NKU Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert
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Open Mic Show & Tell with Adam Flaig
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Tinfoil Hat Cowboys Thursdays
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Unrivaled, Lost Henry, Misunderstood, Stuck In Autumn
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Since early 2019, Unrivaled have been blurring the lines between punk and metal. With riffs and drums inspired by metal legends like and , and lyrics and vocals remniscent of and , Unrivaleds releases have brought a new life and sound to Cincinnatis alternative music scene.In 2021, Unrivaled released their debut album, Quarter Life Crisis. With lead singles Still Alive and Ive Relapsed, they developed a sizeable fan base in the Midwest. Later that year, Unrivaled released Ghost Stories, a Halloween themed EP, on October 1st. Both releases are available on all streaming platforms.
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The Creekers
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Standing Room Only
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Samiam, The Raging Nathans, Sleepy Drums
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Samiam is a punk band from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1988, the band has released nine full length albums and toured extensively throughout Europe, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan.Samiam initially was part of the 924 Gilman punk scene in the late-80s/early 90s and released their first 7 I Am on Lookout Records. Their first three albums - (self-titled), Soar and Billy were all released on New Red Archives. The band toured a lot during this period with similar little-known bands like Green Day, Jawbreaker and Seaweed.Opening support by The Raging Nathans and Sleepy Drums.
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Open Mic Show & Tell with Adam Flaig
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MidWest Friends Fest Presents Community+Cause Series: Second Annual UnHappy Holiday
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MidWest Friends Fest PresentsCommunity+Cause Series Second Annual UnHappy Holiday Featuring:Tooth Lures A FangSpace Chaise LoungePickle Bucket FREE & ALL AGESRevival RoomDoors at 7 / Music at 8Toy Drive for Ronald McDonald House
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Reggae in the Lounge w/DJ Abiyah + Ruff Neck Sounds
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Were back at it again! Join two of Cincinnatis iconic reggae DJs, Ruff Neck Sounds and DJ Abiyah of Queen City Imperial Soundsystem, in the wonderful Lounge at Newports Southgate House Revival for a FREE evening of your favorite dancehall reggae tunes.
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Newport County v Fleetwood Town
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Cinci Folk Festival
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Cinci Folk FestivalSanctuary & LoungeFeaturing:Maria CarrelliThe MontvalesJolly Old HawkMaria Etc.2-22s all ages
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Perpetual Groove
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Perpetual Groove was founded in Savannah, GA, in 1997 before relocating in 2005 toAthens, Georgia, a town long renowned for its thriving music scene. PGroove comprises 1904 and current members: Brock Butler on guitar and lead vocals; Adam Perry on bass guitar; and Matthew McDonald on keyboards and vocals. Drummer Albert Suttle joined the band in 2001 but has announced his departure culminating with this years NYE show. Replacing him on drums will be Darren Stanley (Jimmy Herring, Col. Bruce Hampton). PGroove, a band categorized by fans as Trance Arena Rock, is an amalgamation of rock and indie electronica, with a touch of metal thrown in for good measure. With their intelligent light show and experimental stage set up, PGroove continues to create a cultivated, unique experience for each live show. Since their inception, the band has toured the U.S., and performed in Japan and Amsterdam and Jam Cruise. In 2013, PGroove went on 2 year hiatus but caught everyone by surprise in 2015 when they returned to the stage. In 2019, they released a new recording, the eponymous Perpetual Groove, delighting fans with a new sound by the reinvigorated group. PGrooves latest release, Cmon. Covers? EP, was recorded at Chase Park Transduction (R.E.M, Drive-By Truckers, Bettye Lavette) in Athens and includes songs by Peter Gabriel, The Cars, The Go-Gos, and Johnny Cash. It was produced by Jason Kingsland (Band of Horses, Belle and Sebastian). The recording ensemble included Butler, Perry, McDonald and Stanley. It was released on all major digital formats on September 17, 2021.
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Dragons RFC V Lyon Olympique Universitaire
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Open Mic Show & Tell with Adam Flaig
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Supersuckers/Scott H. Biram With King Sickabilly
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Noah Smith's Crooner Circus
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Curated and Hosted by Noah Smith 🤘Crooner Circus is a long-standing songwriter showcase and creative community based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Curated by touring artist and award winning songwriter Noah Smith, the show has featured over 300 original artists including Grammy nominated, award winning, and international performers. What started as a grassroots round in the corner of a local taproom has grown into a trusted regional platform for emerging voices and seasoned pros alike.Held on the third Thursday of every month, Crooner Circus is a rotating lineup of 6 to 9 songwriters, each sharing their original music, stories behind the songs, and the heart that keeps them writing. From intimate listening-room vibes to packed-out bar nights, the show thrives on connection between artists, fans, and the cities we visit.In addition to the monthly series, Noah Smiths Crooner Circus Songwriter Festival returns for its second year on December 6th at the legendary Southgate House Revival, bringing together over 40 songwriters across multiple stages in a celebration of songcraft and storytelling.Crooner Circus isnt just another show its a movement, with a strong social media presence, content strategy, and brand that helps host venues grow their audience and build new relationships with the music community.
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Dragons RFC V Connacht
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The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
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Three time BMA nominees The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band are the greatest front-porch blues band in the world. They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider to be the premier finger picker playing today. He has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy, country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale, Mississippi to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour and David Honeyboy Edwards. Their last record Dance Songs For Hard Times went #1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell. The record was critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Relix, Popmatters, Guitar World, American Songwriter, No Depression, Glide, Wide Open Country, Paste, American Blues Scene and many more!Their new record, Honeysuckle was produced and recorded by Reverend Peyton and mixed by six-time Grammy winner Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White). The record features many special guests, including gospel music group The McCrary Sisters on the song Manger, Blues Music Hall of Famer and Grammy-nominated harmonica player Billy Branch who plays on the Blind Lemon Jefferson song Nell (Prison Cell Blues), Grammy award-winning and IBMAs 10-time Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland plays on Freeborn Man and Colton Crawford from The Dead South plays banjo on The Good Die Young.
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MidWest Friends Fest Present Bandages, Small Steps, Hooks For Feet, U.S. Daggers
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Sunday, December 21FREE & ALL AGESRevival RoomDoors at 7:00 / Music at 7:30Winter clothing collection for Brighton CenterMidWest Friends Fest PresentsCommunity+Cause SeriesFeaturing:BandagesSmall StepsHooks For FeetUS Daggers
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School of Rock Northern Kentucky
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School of Rock Northern Kentucky will be performing music from the soundtracks of:Shrek Just DanceGuitar Hero Tony Hawk
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