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]
Before last month, I had no idea who Mike Wojniak was. I’ll admit it. So when he emailed and asked if I’d check out his new album Memento Vivere, I was intrigued. And after one spin through the ol’ CD… [Read More]
What do you get when you mix a little Paper Airplane, a sprinkle of Pretty Mighty Mighty, a Handshake, a smattering of The Kyle Sowashes, and give it some Melty Melty? You get a Bookmobile. Duh
In just a few weeks, the venue formerly known as Oldfield’s on High will be reborn as KOBO. New owners Jacob Wooten and Nick Wolak are keeping the focus on local live music, but making some improvements to the interior… [Read More]
(Photo by Kevin James, Red Generation Photography) I have a confession. I’ve fallen in love with four people at the same time. They’re all musicians. It’s so scandalous. The objects of my tawdry, booze-soaked affections are none other than Jenny… [Read More]
Lizard McGee has very vivid dreams. In fact, Lizard McGee dreams entire albums. And in case you haven’t been following Columbus’s music scene for the past two decades, you may not know that Lizard McGee is the front man for… [Read More]
The second annual Goodale Park Music Series will present six free outdoor concerts at the park’s gazebo this summer. All shows run from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. rain or shine. The lineup features these Columbus performing acts: July 11: Colin… [Read More]
It’s no secret that the Columbus music scene is jam-packed with amazing talent these days. Although the stages of our local music venues are filled night after night with mind-blowingly gifted artists and musicians, some really cool things are happening… [Read More]
Dan Dougan is a name that every local music fan is familiar with. He operated two popular music venues, Stache’s and Little Brother’s, the latter of which ceased operation just three years ago. Dan has recently returned to the realm… [Read More]
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