New Sincerity Works: Wonder Lust
Wonder Lust is the third album by local band New Sincerity Works and, though it feels like it might be the conclusion of a trilogy, lead singer Mike Tittel tells me how that’s not quite the case. We’ll...
View ArticleThe Blue Wisp Big Band visits the Sorg Opera House
The Sorg Opera House has finally begun hosting a variety of musical concerts for area music fans. The first concert was by the Butler Philharmonic on September 24 th , 2017. The next concert will...
View ArticleBen Levin & his new blues cd
This week on The Blues, Saturday, October 21st, at 11pm, you'll hear a conversation with Ben Levin and Ron Esposito recorded in WVXU's studio on Monday, October 16th. They discuss Ben's new blues cd,...
View ArticleRoot Cellar Xtract: Rear View Mirror Eyes
Root Cellar Xtract is a country-rock band deeply connected with the Laurel Canyon, California sound of the 1970’s that produced such bands as Buffalo Springfield, Little Feat, Poco, The Eagles and Pure...
View ArticleNew cd/book combo by singer/songwriter Radney Foster
Here’s a review of Radney Foster ’s new cd and book of short stories by WVXU’s singer/songwriter Roberta Schultz.
View ArticleTrans-Siberian Orchestra's lead guitarist talks about their tour
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is bringing their classic holiday rock opera to Cincinnati's US Bank Arena for two shows on Thursday, December 21st. Their lead guitarist, Joel Hoekstra , who's been with them...
View ArticleLisa Biales in the running for 6 Grammy awards!
Lisa Biales , who lives in Oxford, Ohio, and has been performing and recording for a number of years, has been notified that her album, The Beat of My Heart , has been nominated for a Grammy award in...
View ArticleMad Anthony: Mad Anthology, Volume 1
I don’t think it is hyperbole to say that Mad Anthony is the hardest working band in Greater Cincinnati. When you combine a regular schedule of touring - both in the US and internationally - with a...
View ArticleA Visit with Jazz Guitarist Bob Ross
Bob Ross sat down in the WVXU studio with Ron Esposito Monday afternoon, October 30th, to talk about his musical career which started at the age of 14 and was influenced by Metallica. Bob honed his...
View ArticleCatching up with Triple the Trouble
Ron Esposito sat down in the WVXU studio with the three teenage members of the group, Triple the Trouble. They recently opened up for Smashmouth, Uncle Kracker, and Spin Doctors, so they're definitely...
View ArticleA Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald at Miami University
Miami University Department of Music and the William E. Schmidt Foundation present Grand Night: Love Letters to Ella Celebrating 100 years of Ella Fitzgerald at Miami University
View ArticleFillmore Wind Program's holiday concert
The Fillmore Wind Program will present their 2017 holiday concert on Saturday, December 2nd, at 7pm at Mt. Healthy High School with special guest vocalist Nancy James. Frank Johnson recently spoke with...
View ArticleMoonbeau: Are We In Love Yet?
Moonbeau , a band that started out as a synth-pop solo project by Christian Gough of The Yugos has quickly grown into one of the most popular bands in town. Recently joined by Alex Murphy-White on...
View ArticleRicardo Averbach talks about Seattle Symphony recording
Frank Johnson recently spoke by phone with Ricardo Averbach, Director of Orchestra Studies at Oxford's Miami University about a recording he conducted of the Seattle Symphony. The orchestra performed...
View ArticleAnnual Curly & the Cueballs Christmas Show
Elaine Diehl's thoughts on this zany Christmas show on the west side of Cincinnati at Jim & Jack's on the River located at 3456 River Road. You'll hear "a collection of holiday songs performed ala...
View ArticlePike 27: The Long Fight
In 2001, Northern KY’s Pike 27 released their first album “Falling Down Hard” which gathered a lot of attention for the then fledgling local band. Then, in 2014 “Calling Out,” with its catchy pop...
View ArticleSounds of Cincy Yamaha Artists Clinics
Elaine Diehl sat down with two folks from Buddy Roger's Music who dropped by the studio this morning to talk about their two days of clinics coming up on Saturday, December 16th and Sunday, December...
View ArticleNat Comisar joins NO PROMISES for holiday concerts
Nat Comisar who owned two popular restaurants, the Maisonette and La Normandie, in downtown Cincinnati (sadly both are now closed) is staying busy with real estate these days and also sharing his...
View ArticleJohn von Ohlen needs help with new release
Legendary drummer John Von Ohlen has recorded a cd of original piano compositions and needs help to pay for its production. So, a Kickstarter project has been established to help him fund the project....
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