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If there’s one Columbus musician that had a stellar breakout year in terms of mainstream success, it’s Josh Krajcik. But our readers casted their votes instead for another local singer who made some significant waves of her own without all… [Read More]
Done Waiting reported today that the former Andyman’s Treehouse venue will be reopening on December 23rd as The Tree Bar. In the meantime, the venue is getting some minor updates and interior renovations. Back in August, The Treehouse abruptly closed… [Read More]
The fourth annual Independents’ Day takes place on Saturday, September 17 from noon to midnight at Gay Street and Pearl Alley. This free all-ages celebration features an explosive array of local artists, bands, food vendors, crafters, dancers, street performers, and… [Read More]
2011′s Comfest was of particular interest to me. Well, let’s be honest, I’m interested every year. But this year, it wasn’t so much the bands I was interested in — it was Comfest itself. If you are a Comfestite, you… [Read More]
“Go west, young man, and grow up with the country.” Scratch that. This Saturday, the Franklinton Development Association invites everyone to Go West (West Broad Street, that is) and grow up with the city. Go West is Franklinton’s annual art… [Read More]
Friday’s Wet Darlings show was one of special note. Not only was it Friday the 13th – the day Sean S. Cunningham and Dan Brown turned into pay dirt. Not only did it mark The Wet Darlings’ first (of many)… [Read More]
Next Friday, music industry professionals from all backgrounds will converge on the Ohio Union for the return of the Musician Inc. conference. Attendees can expect to hear professionals speak on topics related to music production, press and public relations, recording… [Read More]
South by Southwest is one of the largest showcases of independent music in the world, and music from Columbus will be fully represented this year. A group of local musicians are putting together “We Are Columbus – Ohio By Southwest“,… [Read More]
For the third year in a row, voters have picked Comfest as the best festival or event in Columbus. Earlier this year, there were some rumors that the festival might be canceled due to a a push for increased police… [Read More]
Old Hundred only released their first album in November, but it left quite an impression on local music aficionados as it easily shot them to the top of our survey for Best Local Band of 2010. “One listen through the… [Read More]
If you’re attended a Shadowbox Live show sometime in the past two years, then you’ve probably found yourself impressed with the guitar skills of Dante Wehe, who performs with their house band, BillWho?. Dante recently entered the national 2010 Best… [Read More]
Old Hundred is insanely awesome. Go see them and buy their new album. The end. I suppose you want me to write more than that. I suppose you might feel jilted if I didn’t elaborate further. But fans of this… [Read More]
Dear Port Columbus International Airport, I have two words for your paltry “Nothing tips like a cow!” T-shirts: Independents’ Day. Nothing is more exciting, or cliché shattering, than uniting local independent businesses, restaurants, artists, actors, crafters, dancers, musicians, and street… [Read More]
Once upon a time, a wise person suggested that good things come to those who wait. The old adage encouraging patience is sound advice in life, love, and tomato-based condiment selection. But that nugget of wisdom holds true in the… [Read More]
Would you think I’d gone mad if I told you coolest place to be this weekend is at a five-year-old’s birthday party? What if I told you we’d traded in the pony rides, creepy clowns, and frosting-crazed children for eight… [Read More]
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