Cincinnati: MidPoint Music Summer Series Preview
Austin, Texas rockers The Bright Light Social Hour return to Cincinnati for the 3rd time in the last year to kick off the MidPoint Summer Series at Fountain Square tonight. Their first appearance was at last year’s MidPoint Festival along with a return show in January, and if that wasn’t enough, they will be returning for a fourth time in July for the inaugural Bunbury Musical Festival. In case you’ve missed our previous coverage of the band, you can check out my preview of the January show featuring a live video of hit “Shanty” along with a Thought on Tracks exclusive interview. In support of the group will be local acts Buffalo Killers and The Kickaways.
If you’ve never been down to see a MidPoint Summer show, this is the perfect one to get your feet wet. A stage set up at Fountain Square sets up an incredible scenic venue right in the heart of downtown, and best of all, every show is FREE. Oh, and The Bright Light Social Hour put on a fucking great show. So there’s that reason to go too. The acts on the series represent a wide variety of genres and styles so there is sure to be a show for everyone, not just the stuck up indie crowd like myself. That said, the nights of the MidPoint Summer Series line-up that I find to be particularly intriguing and “must see” are below. You can view the complete list here.
Also, the initial line-up for the always fabulous MidPoint Music Festival in September is scheduled to be announced next week on June 6th. Early bird tickets are currently available for a steal at just $59 for 3 days of live music in venues all over OTR.
A few MidPoint Summer show you won’t want to miss:
June 15th
The Seedy Seeds
Wymind Miles
Belle Histoire
July 27th
Orgone
The Cliftones
Eclipse Movement
August 3rd
Bear Hands
Lighting Love
Fort Lean
August 17th
Class Actress
Vito Emmanuel
Crown
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Written by Greg Dahman
Houndmouth to Support The Lumineers at Radio Radio
I just want to take a moment to thank MOKB Presents for offering Indianapolis listeners some unbelievable shows, top to bottom, thus far in 2012. The strength of the opening acts on some of these bills has been mildly ridiculous. WATERS opened for Delta Spirit and will return to open for Nada Surf next month. GIVERS opened for Dr. Dog. Porcelain Raft opened for Youth Lagoon. Next week, Shearwater will open for St. Vincent.
Today, MOKB Presents announced that Houndmouth will serve as support for The Lumineers on May 24. This band has been garnering a rather large following over the last few months in Louisville. I have been smitten since WLFY shared the phenomenal video for “Houston Train” featured below. Their southern-fried, “recession rock” will be the perfect appetizer before The Lumineers.
This is the show for any of you boneheads who to this point have hesitated to venture down to Fountain Square. This is not fuzz-laden garage rock. This is accessible, whiskey-drenched, shake-what-your-mama gave you awesomeness. And I can’t wait! Grab tickets for $10. Listen to “Petitentiary” and watch the video for “Houston Train” below.
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Written by Rob Peoni
Tonight: Caveman at MOTR Pub in Cincinnati
We here in Cincinnati are in for another treat this evening as NYC’s Caveman makes a stop in town in support of their debut album CoCo Beware. This show closes out a solid week of national acts in the Queen City with Sharon Van Etten and Oberhofer performing last weekend. Full of easy listening melodies and a deep drum beat, this is sure to be a special treat for those in attendance. And of course, for all you fence-sitters, check out a live performance of “Vampirer/Old Friend” below from their Backyard Sessions performance. If seeing this doesn’t convince you to come, well, you probably ought to get your ears checked. As always at the MOTR Pub, this is a FREE show so be sure to get down early for a few drinks and be sure to leave your bartender a generous tip. Hope to see you there.
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Written by Greg Dahman
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