On Thursday, May 5, The Carnegie in Covington will host a special bluegrass night in the historic Otto M. Budig Theatre as part of it’s ninth concert series. The show starts at 7:30 a.m. and will feature the sounds of Cincinnati favorites Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle. Local youth bluegrass band The Rocket […]
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Country Star Phil Vassar Bringing Hits, Spontaneous High-Energy Show to Covington
When country music star Phil Vassar rolls into Covington this weekend, you may spot him at Braxton Brewing Company before he takes the stage at the Madison Theater. “I love going all over the world and just tasting their beers,” said Vassar, who plays the Madison Theater on Friday night. And yes, he’s already reached […]
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Popular A Capella Group to Perform at The Carnegie
On Thursday, March 10, a capella group Indiana University’s Another Round will take the stage at The Carnegie in Covington as part of The Carnegie Concert Series. Formerly known as Straight No Chaser, the 11-man group will sing a mix of new and old hits that are sure to entertain audience members of all ages. […]
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Adrian Belew: How I Ended Up Playing for David Bowie
By Covington native Adrian Belew. In 1978 I did my first tour of Europe as “stunt” guitarist and singer for Frank Zappa’s band. The night we played in Cologne, Germany unbeknownst to me Brian Eno was in the audience. Brian knew David Bowie was looking for a new guitarist for his upcoming tour. He called […]
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Dates Announced for Music on the Avenue Concert Series
Music on the Avenue has announced its list of performers for the 2016 season. Music on the Avenue is a free series of classical, jazz, and choral, concerts that is now in its 17th season. The concerts, which are free and open to the public, will be held on five consecutive Fridays – February 5 […]
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“Star Wars” Myth Dispelled by Kentucky Symphony Conductor
Heard the one about the Star Wars theme song being a sort of ripoff of another orchestral number, “Born Free” by composer John Barry? Back in the 1970’s, shortly after the George Lucas film premiered with the iconic composition by John Williams, statements were made that the Star Wars theme was nothing more than “Born Free” played upside down. […]
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Howard Continues Musical Rise with Stop in Covington
The up and coming folk/electronic band Howard, based out of Brooklyn, is coming to the Madison Theater on Saturday, November 21 to open for Houndmouth. It will be Howard’s first ever stop in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Earlier in the year, Howard released their debut album Religion which included the break out single “Money Can’t Buy”. “Our debut […]
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Take a “Stairway to Heaven” with Kentucky Symphony
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra takes a “Stairway to Heaven” for its November 21 concert. No, it’s not about a lady who’s sure that all that glitters is gold. We’re talking about Heaven – as envisioned by two of the great classical composers whose work demands a full symphony (80 members strong) and a full evening (65 minutes) […]
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Covington Musician Agreed to Perform Live Before She Could Even Play
Covington resident Jasmine Poole found her musical passion and talents by saying yes to performing live before she knew how to play. Taking that risk propelled her career into forming the musical persona Wonky Tonk and now she has a brand new LP called Stuff We Leave Behind that took six years to make. “I will say […]
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“An Evening with the Beatles” to Benefit Baker Hunt
The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center announces “An Evening with The Beatles” presented by CSX Transportation on October 24 from 6-10pm. Music will be by internationally known Beatles Band, The Newbees, including strings and horns. Food by the bite will be by 4Seasons Catering. Michael Monks, editor and publisher of The River City News, […]