September 27, 200915 yr Cadillac Ranch Acts Like a Big Stupid Chain http://www.buycincy.com/2009/09/cadillac-ranch-acts-like-a-big.html By Sean Fisher | BuyCincy, September 27, 2009 After hearing one band they were unhappy with, Cadillac Ranch pulled the plug on visiting Midpoint Music Festival bands scheduled to play Saturday night at his venue. After Cleveland's The Lighthouse and The Whaler finished their low-key 8pm set, Cadillac Ranch had enough and canceled performances from bands that came to Cincinnati from New York, Louisville, and Nashville, citing lack of profit. Luckily, the four bands scheduled to play at Cadillac Ranch were able to find other venues, however those who showed up to Cadillac Ranch to see them play were greeted with a DJ. The decision to cancel on bands that had traveled up to 13 hours to play in Cincinnati is not only terribly unethical, and not only shows the city that has supported bar's profits in a bad light, it may have been a bad business decision. You see, the four bands scheduled to play Saturday night were higher tempo rock bands, not the mellow Folk/Indie that the 8pm band was playing. Here is how the Citybeat Midpoint Guide explained some the bands that were canceled at Cadillac Ranch: In Cadeo: A more Technicolor version of The National, a more minor-key black-and-white version of The Jam Finding Fiction: The Strokes with blue-collor roots and influences Mean Tambourines: Supergrass and Spacehog and David Bowie and The Cars in the Rock version of Survivor After the Cadillac Ranch reported better than average sales from Midpoint Thursday and Friday night, General Manager Gordy Fitzwater blamed Midpoint for a decrease in sales for the first band Saturday night. He told the Enquirer, "We had pretty much a full house when we started, and we lost at least 75 percent of our crowd," Fitzwater said. "We did (MidPoint) last year, and it was a good thing for us. I think whoever put (this year) together didn't do the research." Well, apparently the research was good enough to increase profits during the first two night of Midpoint 2009. In that same Enquirer article, Fitzwater stated business was up Thursday and Friday during Midpoint, and their participation in last year's Midpoint schedule brought in money as well. When the money from Midpoint dried up for one hour, instead of approaching Midpoint after the festival or simply deciding not to host bands next year, the bar took the profit they already received and ran. I would be willing to bet that had they followed through with their promise to host the scheduled out of town bands, business would have returned. Instead, Cadillac Ranch acted as bad host for the city, showing without a doubt that even though a city can support a corporate chain, a corporate chain will never support a city.
September 28, 200915 yr Cadillac Ranch should be ashamed of themselves. They were a venue last year, so they should know how MPMF works. Had they allowed the rest of the bands to play on Saturday night, I'm certain that they would have had a crowd again. Their actions make Cincinnati look bad.
September 28, 200915 yr Pretty amazing to read, huh? That this place cancels the bands the day of the show. Just wow. Funny thing Ive been by that place many times and always pass on eating or drinking there, it just looks so....polyester.
November 13, 200915 yr Once again, my band In Space!!! is playing at The Mad Frog (1 E McMillan) along with Raccoon City, Hollis Brown, and Ninefold on Friday, November 20. Cover is $5 for 21+ and music starts at 9pm. http://myspace.com/inspacemusic
April 26, 201015 yr Fountain Square events gain sponsors By Lisa Bernard-Kuhn, Cincinnati Enquirer, April 22, 2010 DOWNTOWN - With summer on the horizon, Fountain Square is set for a prime entertainment season bankrolled by some of Cincinnati's largest - and smallest - corporate contributors. Three years after a $49 million redesign, the square is seeing unprecedented sponsorships for events ranging from wine tastings to live music to Friday fish tosses. -- Upcoming events Strauss & Troy Market When: Tuesdays, starting May 4 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: Vendors offer fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, lunches and more. Cinco de Mayo When: May 5 Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Details: Sponsored in part by Kiss 107, the event is free and includes live music from Zumba and Mexican beer and food. Cork n' Bottle Wine Tasting When: May 7 Time: 5 p.m. Details: Enjoy free live light jazz by Fauz Frenchmen and Chris Comer Trio. After party is hosted by Righteous Room, 641 Walnut St. Rippe & Kingston Coffee Tasting When: May 19 Time: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Details: Sample free coffee and tea selections from local Cincinnati coffee brewers or take your coffee to go. Pastries and bagels will be available for purchase. P&G Fourth of July Bash When: July 4 Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Details: Listen to live music starting at 5 p.m. and stay for the fireworks display. Admission is free. Guinness Oyster Festival When: Sept. 4 Time: Noon to 9 p.m. Details: Admission is free. Features live music, Celtic merchandise, raw oysters, and a create your own Bloody Mary bar. PNC Summer Music Series When: Sunday through Friday, starting May 31 through September Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays; noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays; 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays Details: Summer in Cincinnati means music on Fountain Square. Listen to a range of sounds each night of the week from live acoustic tunes, to country, salsa and reggae.
January 24, 201114 yr I am FINALLY going to Bockfest! And I'm combining it with the Dave Dorfman modeern dance show @ the Aranoff (it's going to be about funk music, something we in Dayton..of a certain generation... hold dear) Anyway it will be a downtown time,,,,hotel is Garfield Suites, and the dance show is at 8:30 on Friday evening, leaving time to go to the Bockfest parade which steps off @ 6 PM. Then, on Saturday, it's off to Bockfest Hall to take the Prohibition Resistance Tour! Wow...I am finally going on one of these!!!. Already bought my ticket. After that it's down to Louisville for yet more dance. Louisville Ballet doing....Copellia, a classic ballet.
January 24, 201114 yr So, if any UO'er is going to Bockfest on Friday let me know and maybe we will meet???
March 4, 201114 yr Well, today and tomorrow are the big days. My first visit to Bockfest and the Prohbition Resistance Tour. Yay. AND I get to cash in my crepe card at that crepe place on Court Street. Double yay.
March 4, 201114 yr Sorry but the weather looks like it will be pretty dismal. I'll be there with a bunch of kids, usually we are at Shadeau Breads or Iris Book Cafe.
March 4, 201114 yr I'll be there! We won't be letting a little rain slow us down. My wife and I and a big group of friends/family will be heading to the parade first, then drinking some homebrew'd bock at our place, then heading over to Bockfest hall for the festivities. Can't wait to get off work!
March 4, 201114 yr Well, today and tomorrow are the big days. My first visit to Bockfest and the Prohbition Resistance Tour. Yay. AND I get to cash in my crepe card at that crepe place on Court Street. Double yay. I will be there. We should all meet up! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4, 201114 yr XUMelanie and I will be at the parade tonight with little Gavin in his new monk outift that XUMelanie and her friend just sewed up. :-D "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffett
March 4, 201114 yr Ugh you guys are going to take up all the parking on my street this weekend aren't you!? :cry: “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
May 11, 201114 yr Many of these events will be back at Fountain Square this year. Yesterday I walked down to FS to check out the market. It looks like the number of vendors is down from last year. I wonder if this is just because the markets are starting back up? There was only one produce vendor, and in past years there have been 2-3.
May 30, 201114 yr Tour and Annual Meeting of Victorian Society in America Ohio River Valley Chapter First, tour a home designed by Samuel Hannaford and Edwin Anderson and built for lumber dealer Daniel B. Pierson in 1867. Features a grand Tuscan portico, widow's walk with spectacular views, elegant elevator, fine Georgian and Federal-style woodwork and dining room with exotic Zuber wallpaper scenes. Then tour Grace Episcopal Church, with a stone Collegiate Gothic edifice. Short meeting in church. Return to house for refreshments. Where: College Hill Who: Victorian Society in America Ohio River Valley Chapter Dedicated to enriching understanding and preservation of our Victorian past, including architecture, gardening, sculpture, and cooking. Five or six events/year including lectures, house tours, and trips. How much: $15, $10 members Reservations: Reservations required by June 7 More Information: 513-829-3483 When: Sunday, June 12, 2011 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
June 1, 201114 yr Check out its website: http://schwartzspoint.com/ And video from CityBeat: http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-23191-the-secret-at-schwartzs-point.html
June 1, 201114 yr We had our wedding party at "The Point" - what a fantastic experience. Consider it for a special event sometime - you won't be disappointed. Ed Moss and the folks he brings in are the real deal.
June 17, 201113 yr Apparently they celebrate the 4th of July weekend in the Northiside with some sort of rock festival? I picked up a flyer for this at Shake-It last weekend, and am curious if this is worth going to. Any of the Cincy forumers ever been?
June 17, 201113 yr yes and yes There is music, food, beer, side show acts & fire arts entertainment. On the 4th at noon there is a parade down Hamilton from Ashtree to the park. It is a kind of doo dah parade. Northside 4th. of July Parade Northside Rock 'N Roll Carnival 2008
June 17, 201113 yr Northside Art in the Park Hoffner Park 11 - 7 Saturday, June 18 Hamilton Avenue @ Blue Rock free over 60 area artists, puppets, music, food http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104823389604752 be there or be square
June 28, 201113 yr More info: Parade http://www.northsidejuly4.com/Parade/intro.html Carnival http://www.northsiderocks.com/ Schedule: ~FRIDAY JULY 1, 6PM-1AM 6:00 Moonshine Drive 7:00 Magnolia Mountain 8:00 The Dukes 9:00 Team Void (Dayton, OH) 10:00 Masters Of The Obvious (New Orleans) 11:00 Two Headed Dog 12AM Man Halen ~SATURDAY JULY 2, 6PM-1AM 6:00 Todd Hepburn 7:00 Mack West 8:00 Kry Kids 9:00 Soapland 10:00 Chick Pimp, Coke Dealer at a Bar 11:00 Dantes Gypsy Circus* 11:30PM to 1AM | Brian Drabant and Kevin Frey spin Lost 80's, Classic House and Nu-Disco ~SUNDAY JULY 3, 6PM-1AM 6:00 Umin 7:00 Darlene 8:00 The Harlequins 9:00 Pickled Brothers Sideshow 9:30 Incendium Arts Fire & Light Performance* 10:00 Ford Theatre Reunion (Lexington, KY) 11:00 Buffalo Killers 12:20am Mallory It's here: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=hoffner+park,+cincinnati+45223&hl=en&oe=UTF-8&z=14
June 29, 201113 yr & an American Can Open House, too http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,3090.msg566502.html#msg566502
August 20, 201113 yr Northside is getting in on the monthly neighborhood thing. Northside Second Saturday starts September 10, 2011 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northside-Second-Saturdays/221618077886612?sk=info
September 9, 201113 yr Besides 2nd Saturday there will be events at the 2 cemeteries flanking the neighborhood as well. Spring Grove will have it's 7th annual Lantern lighting from 5-8. http://www.springgrove.org/sg/calendar/EventCalendar/lanternlighting.shtm and Wesleyan Cemetery will have a tour at 1 PM They want reservations for parking, dunno if you really need 'em if you parachute in 513-542-2909
September 14, 201113 yr Cincinnati Comic Book Convention downtown Cincinnati 9/17 featuring the legendary Jim Steranko Oktoberfest will be burbling along, too. beer, brats & comics, mannnnn http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/ http://www.cincinnaticomicexpo.com/ http://www.thedrawingsofsteranko.com/
September 29, 201113 yr Northside Biennial Porch Tour Sat. Oct. 1, 6-9PM Security Fence, 4260 Dane Ave $3 carriage rides with tour guide explaining architecture/history Music & food at the staging point Over one-hundred and twenty-five porches will be featured in this half-mile tour showcasing one of the most unique architectural elements of the Northside Community. The streetscape that is developed by the continuity of the Porches and the architecturally significant houses define our community. Traveling along the route, you will receive a visual and narrative historical perspective of the overall streetscape featuring houses with period porches built circa 1890 thru 1940. Ride on a 20-person horse drawn carriage along the route elegantly lit by 1,000's of luminaries. Cincinnati Roller Girls will be having a "Steak Out" steak dinner fundraiser @ The C&D bar, too, that evening. http://www.northside.net/index.shtml
October 3, 201113 yr Avicii 10/24/11 at Madison Theater Presented by SelfDiploma.com & Prime Social Group w/ opening set by Tony Desaro 9PM - 2AM Ages 18+ $30 limited presale; $35/$40 after ON SALE NOW More info: www.madisontheateronline.com http://www.cincyticket.com/default.asp
January 16, 201213 yr Cincinnati Comic Book Convention will be expanding to 2 days in 2012 with a Friday preview for VIP ticket holders. Attendance was up 40% in 11 over 10. It will be on Oktoberfest weekend again & the Reds will be playing the Dodgers that weekend. Anybody know where Oktoberfest will be in 12? Moving to the Banks park? http://cincinnati.com/blogs/tv/2012/01/16/cincy-comic-expo-expanding-in-september/
February 16, 201213 yr This will probably be one of the cooler music festivals in Cincinnati since Desdemona. I am looking forward to seeing the lineup fill out, but the headliners are a nice start - can't wait for Death Cab and Weezer. It looks like the 3 day pass will be well worth it for any UO fans out there: http://bunburyfestival.com/
February 17, 201213 yr Ack! It's DURING the World Choir Games! There's always too much happening downtown during the summer. I never have time for these things.
February 17, 201213 yr This is, I believe, the first time Jane's Addiction has played Cincinnati since 1990, when they played Bogart's. The first time I heard Nothing's Shocking was as a high school freshman riding in the hatch of a hatchback with two bazooka tubes. That record was and still is incredible.
February 28, 201213 yr And the next 3 announced: Airborne Toxic Event (Friday), Manchester Orchestra (Saturday) and Gym Class Heroes (Saturday). So Saturday will have Manchester Orchestra and Weezer.....
March 29, 201213 yr The lineup was released today at noon: http://www.bunburyfestival.com/music-more/bands Friday, July 13: Jane’s Addiction (headliner); Airborne Toxic Event; Minus the Bear; O.A.R; Foxy Shazam; Ra Ra Riot; LP; Matt Pryor; Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band; Ponderosa; All Get Out; The Minor Leagues; Lauren Mann; She Does Is Magic; Bo & the Locomotive; Tristen; Pet Clinic Saturday, July 14: Weezer (headliner); Gym Class Heroes; Manchester Orchestra; GroupLove; RJD2; Dan Deacon; Jukebox the Ghost; The Bright Light Social Hour; Kevin Devine; The Silent Comedy; Graffiti 6; 1,2,3; Secret Music; Messerly & Ewing; 500 Miles To Memphis; Lions Rampant; Jeremy Pinnell & the 55’s; Wheels on Fire; Hotfox Sunday, July 15: Death Cab for Cutie; City and Colour; Motion City Soundtrack; Guided By Voices; Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s; Good Old War; Lights; Will Hoge; Maps & Atlases; YAWN; Now, Now; Wussy; Seedy Seeds; The Tillers. I was pretty disappointed after the initial headliners were announced, but this legitimizes the festival in my opinion. My favorites are bolded, though the best part of music festivals (in my opinion) is discovering new music between the announced lineup and the actual festival. Very excited about this!
April 11, 201213 yr VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Saturday, April 14 - 9-12:00. Bulb Bagging Bonanza! Spring Grove plants over 23,000 bulbs each year. And every year they need to be removed to clear the way for the annual flowers. We are asking you to help pull the bulbs and in return you may take home the bulbs of your choice. Call or email to sign up or for more information. 513-853-6877 [email protected]
April 24, 201213 yr Pretty impressive we're getting a stop on this! BIG names too! www.idfestival.com/ THURSDAY 07.19.12 CINCINNATI, OH TICKETS:$25 $40 $60 MAIN STAGE + ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK STAGE ERIC PRYDZ NERO-DJ SET EXCISION MADEON ARTY SHOWTEK BINGO PLAYERS VENUE INFO RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER 6295 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
April 25, 201213 yr lol after just getting back from Coachella, this lineup does absolutely nothing for me. But still cool that Cincy landed this show! I might go if I'm back in Cincy at this time.
April 28, 201213 yr It looks like stages and show times are set, with a few TBD's: http://bunburyfestival.com/music-more/set-times
April 28, 201213 yr Passion Pit was added as a headliner, which is pretty cool. Excited to see the DJ stage!
April 28, 201213 yr Ah, that's awesome! I'm hoping for great weather and an even better turn out so this can become an annual festival!
May 23, 201213 yr All Ages / Free Entry... something for everyone... house/dubstep, hip-hop, and more... LINE-UP: http://www.selfdiploma.com/Beats
May 25, 201213 yr Hm, a little heavy on the white rappers, no? It will be interesting to see who shows up for the house shows...it'd be hilarious to see rave kids all decked out walking through the streets of Downtown Cincinnati!
June 8, 201213 yr Wow - 2012 is really turning into a banner year for Cincinnati for concerts both big and small. Just this week I got to see Radiohead at Riverbend who put on a great show. Although I am not a huge fan of them, it was kind of cool that the Red Hot Chili Peppers were in the audience and were playing US Bank the next night. It has just been amazing so far to have the quality of shows we have had at 20th Century, Bogarts, US Bank, and a fairly packed Riverbend schedule..... Anyway, to keep the momentum going it seems that Midpoint is really taking hold, and this year's line up includes Grizzly Bear, Sleigh Bells, and indie/alt legends Dinosaur Jr. http://mpmf.com/
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