Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Catskeller TUC Level 1
Upcoming Shows:
Past Performers:
Kissing Pat
Bio: Each member brings a different influence to the table...be it the sultry sounds of a grand piano, the Muppet-like wailing of the drums or the hard-rockin' slam of the guitar...Kissing Pat is influenced by music itself.
Brian Kittrell
Bio: Brian Kittrell incorporates styles ranging from Singer-Songwriter to Pop Blues when performing with the Brian Kittrell Trio. In his performances, Brian brings a fresh mix of original music and takes on classic songs with an energy and passion that is rarely seen in local venues.
Alison Knaack
Folk
Bio: Alison is a compulsive songwriter. No, really, she is. That’s why she enjoys performing so much. It’s a chance to share her music with other people who appreciate that sort of thing. As a native of the Chicago area, Alison came to the University of Cincinnati for Industrial Design, and it just so happened that her guitar came with her. Check out her folk style of original music.
Yokefellow
Bio: Yokefellow members Rhett Harkins and Kristen Chuang create an indie/folk/blues sound with powerful vocals, six-string finger pickin', harmonica melodies, and an array of original works and re-created covers. Come on and absorb the noise.
Aaron Scott
Bio: When he’s not producing CDs at Tri-State Productions, Aaron Scott loves nothing more than to play music. This energetic young performer has been entertaining audiences since the age of eight. From 1996 to 2000 he performed in central Ohio with the three-piece cover band “Response.” A formally trained guitarist, Aaron later spent a year studying music performance and theory at Sinclair Community College in Dayton.
Andrew Stafford
Bio: Andrew Stafford just transferred to UC from John Carroll University in Cleveland, where he was a regular performer on the local musicians circuit. Andrew plays many original songs as well as covers from many mainstream acoustic performers. Stop on by and absorb the music.
J.J. Hammerle
Acoustic Folk/Rock
Bio: J.J. Hammerle is a singer/song writer from Novi, Michigan. Before moving to Cincinnati, he spent two years in Chicago working for the ad agency Leo Burnett and playing at venues on Chicago's west side. He plays acoustic folk/rock in the style of Ryan Adams, Damien Rice and Jim Croce. He is an accomplished ice-sculptor and is releasing a line of designer ash trays in the fall. He currently plays every Sunday night at Kaldi's in Over the Rhine.
Bryan Sespico
Folk, Bluegrass
Bio: Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Bryan has been playing for about six years in Cleveland bands and other local venues. On his Purevolume webpage, you’ll find a few songs from his band, the Six Gun Sons, with whom he plays the guitar and bass during the summer. Bryan says, “I'm a competent guitarist, I sing in tune, and I try to keep my material interesting, as opposed to...just (making) girls cry.” His influences range from Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones to The Gun Club and The Pixies.
Websites:
http://www.myspace.com/preachtheblues and
http://www.purevolume.com/vulgaranddisgustingimagesofnothing
Rhett (ReD) Harkins
Bio: Rhett (ReD) Harkins, a member of the duo Yokefellow, delivers a powerful performance consisting of constant finger picking, and harmonica melodies accompanied by goosebump giving vocals. Come on and absorb the noise.
Matthew Fehskens
Bio:
Matthew Fehskens is a singer-songwriter with a collection of over 30 original songs sung in both Spanish and English (with one or two French numbers thrown in.) Accompanied by harmonica and guitar, his repertoire ranges from Cuban folk to Greenwich village and his own compositions. Matthew's music varies from melodic and romantic to fun, so be sure to check out this graduate student's performance!
DJ Clockwork
DJ
Bio: For years, Garrett, also known as DJ Colckwork, has been engulfed in all types of music such as Rap, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, and even country. Music is his love, so when he bought his first set of turntables at the age of 15, it felt like a marriage. Without a manual or directions, he taught himself how to spin music. Since that day, Garrett has been spinning music at various nightclub, bars, and art galleries in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Website: www.asanz.net/clockwork/Home.html
Chick Pimp
Alternative Jazz
Bio: Dubbed "an improvisational frenzy" by the UC News Record, Chick Pimp is an alternative jazz band that is neither "fusion" nor "jamband". Three months into its conception, the band was thrown into the Cincinnati music festival frenzy performing at Ohmstead and Adjust Your Eyes in 2006. The band made an immediate impact as musicians that can improvise, but has since proven to be much more than an improv troupe. Home-based electronica compositions and heavily-folk influenced songwriting have taken the band to new heights. The band is planning to release dual EPs in 2008, "The Juan Cosby Sessions" and "The Infinite Ozone Jazz Midi Orchestra".
Garrett Uddin
DJ
Bio: For years, Garrett a.k.a. DJ Clockwork, has been engulfed in all types of music such as Rap, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, and even country. Music is his love, so when he bought his first set of turntables at the age of 15, it felt like a marriage. Without a manual or directions, he taught himself how to spin music. Since that day, Garrett has been spinning music at various nightclubs, bars, and art galleries in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Website: www.asanz.net/clockwork/Home.html
Stacey Ivey & M.O.
DJ & Rapper
Bio: Over the course of three years, Stacey has established herself as the resident go-to DJ for Boss Jamaican sounds such as ska, rocksteady, reggae, soulful reggae, and dancehall. A former Bearcast DJ, she has mixed at local hotspots and has even wowed crowds as far away as Istanbul, Turkey.
Although M.O. has been pursuing a rap/hip hop career for just over a year, he has been rapping since he was 14 and writing since he was 12. This Cincinnati native has already sold over 800 copies of his amateur album/demo “Tha Warm Up.” So expect some boss beats, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Zack Mueller
Acoustic
Bio: Zack Mueller is a solo performer from Cincinnati. Drawing from a broad range of musical influences, he plays a fun and light-hearted folk pop that is uniquely his own. Catchy melodies and poppy instrumentals abound on Zack’s recently released EP, entitled “ I’ve Got a Song!” which is sure to make you dance around the room. Won’t you lend your ears?
Website: www.myspace.com/zackmueller
Jerod Myers
Acoustic Rock
Bio: Jerod has performed in many local Cincinnati bands such as Yellowcard and the Starting Line. He self-released a solo album in 2004 entitled "Cross Your Fingers" and is working on releasing his sophomore album "Forever and Counting."
Websites:
www.myspace.com/jerodmyersmusic
www.purevolume.com/jerodmyers
Joe Berger
Acoustic Rock
Bio: Joe Berger has been performing in the Cincinnati area since the summer of 2004. Joe's performances are a mix of cover songs and original music. He plays upbeat for bar room gigs and has a relaxed presentation for restaurants and coffee houses. Currently he is limiting his live schedule to fewer performances, because he is working with other area musicians to form a band.
Website: http://www.joebergermusic.com/
Noyes Water
Acoustic Rock / Jam
Bio: Noyes Water currently features Bobby Armstrong (percussion), Rory Cooper (lead guitar), and Joe Wolf (guitar/vocals). They are a high-energy acoustic rock/jam band doing originals and covers.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/bojanglesjoe
Loren McNames
Acoustic
Bio: Despite what others have told you, "Loren" is a man's name. Just ask Loren McNames, a singer/songwriter from the Queen City. If you're a fan of Roots, Fifths and Understatement you’re sure to be a fan of Loren's music.
Website: www.myspace.com/lorenmusic
Takunda Matose
Acoustic Folk Rock
Bio: Sultry Zimbabwean sings passionate songs about troubled souls. Influences range from Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Ray Lamontagne, and Citizen.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/takundamatose
Autumn's Hazy Eyes
Acoustic, Southern Rock, Blues
Bio: These guys play around the Tri-state at clubs, bars, and other venues. They took first place in the Cincinnati regional finals at the 2005 Emergenza Festival, a world-wide battle of the bands.
Website: www.autumnshazyeyes.com
Brett Allan
Bio: Born in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Brett Allan plays a simple but evocative style, full of hope, melancholy, and just a bit of menace.
Website: www.thesoundandfury.com
Losanti
Bio: Losanti is a Rock/Reggae/Funk combination of infectious grooves, with the 1-2 beats you can dance to; soulful rhymes that'll blow your mind, and show stopping energy like no other kind!
Website: www.losanti.com
