In a garage on Russell Street in Covington, sounds are coming to life. Dan Creed is something of an audio visionary as he has collected lots and lots of old computer and sound equipment to produce what he calls 3D audio where he can move sounds around his garage from one speaker to the 31 […]
Tag: Music
He Appeared on NBC’s “The Voice”. Now See Him in Covington.
Texas soul singer Luke Wade from Season 7 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning music competition The Voice will perform at the Madison Theater in Covington on April 9 as part of his Northeast Tour. Wade and his band No Civilians are touring the country, hitting 19 cities in 21 days where Wade is bringing his high-energy style […]
NKY Music Scene: Come for the Ghosts, Stay for the Music
By Nick Stegner There aren’t many music venues that are also the ‘Gateway To Hell’ and filled with a history of murder and Satanic rituals. What is now one of the most famous music venues in the area was once a slaughter house that was in use until the 1890’s. A well in the basement of the slaughter […]
Inside Look: Madison Live
On Monday afternoon, The River City News got a sneak peak inside Madison Live, Covington’s newest live music venue. Located next door to the popular Madison Theater, Madison Live will host smaller, more intimate shows, headlined by singer-songwriters and up-and-coming bands from across the country on two different stages. The first floor features a full […]
She Got More than 1.4 Million Views on YouTube & She’ll Join Kentucky Symphony in Park Hills
Twentieth century composers dialing up icons, tunes and styles from the past and a beat-box flutist are on the March 14-15 Kentucky Symphony Orchestra program at the Frances K. Carlisle Performing Arts Center Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills. “What’s old is new again,” promises KSO Music and Executive Director J.R. Cassidy, “kinda.” Cassidy explains, “Composers have […]
Northern Kentucky Music Scene: Adrian Belew
Belew peforming in Cincinnati in December. by Nick Stegner Guest FTM Contributor Jazz, country, rock… the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area has seen some amazing talent rise and prosper in the music industry. On any given night you can hear local talent as they seek for that moment when all the stars align and they are […]
Meet One of the Figures in Northern Kentucky’s Burgeoning Hip Hop Scene
Some may not know it, but there is a burgeoning hip hop scene developing in Northern Kentucky. Perhaps the most prominent artist among this group is rapper Trademark Aaron, who recently won the Best Artist award as part of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Hip Hop Awards. Trademark won Best Male Artist in last year’s awards, […]
Meet One of the Figures in Northern Kentucky’s Burgeoning Hip Hop Scene
Some may not know it, but there is a burgeoning hip hop scene developing in Northern Kentucky. Perhaps the most prominent artist among this group is rapper Trademark Aaron, who recently won the Best Artist award as part of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Hip Hop Awards. Trademark won Best Male Artist in last year’s awards, […]
Photos: DevouGrass
Saturday brought with it a true taste of autumn weather with blustery winds and grey skies. It also brought in DevouGrass, a new festival that includes live music, artisan vendors, and food trucks. The event featured activities for kids produced by the Behringer-Crawford Museum and served as a benefit for the Children’s Home of Northern […]
Photos: DevouGrass
Saturday brought with it a true taste of autumn weather with blustery winds and grey skies. It also brought in DevouGrass, a new festival that includes live music, artisan vendors, and food trucks. The event featured activities for kids produced by the Behringer-Crawford Museum and served as a benefit for the Children’s Home of Northern […]

