Friday, September 9, 2016

MIDPOINT MUSIC FESTIVAL -- CINCINNATI, OH -- SEPTEMBER 23-25




FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR CINCINNATI’S
MIDPOINT MUSIC FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 23-25
OVER-THE-RHINE | CINCINNATI, OHIO
FREE FESTIVAL APP NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

The full festival schedule for the 16th annual Midpoint Music Festival is now available, featuring more than 75 local, regional, national and internationally recognized acts performing on four different stages at the Cincinnati festival in historic Over-The-Rhine this month.
Midpoint Music Festival will transform the historic Over-The-Rhine area into an all-day musical festival experience for people of all ages, as well as feature some of Cincinnati’s local restaurant and craft beer vendors. Three of the four stages set up as part of the event in Over-the-Rhine will be ticketed, and the fourth stage near Lightborne will be FREE for the public to enjoy all weekend long, thanks to the generosity of the good folks at Eli’s BBQ!

WHERE: Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, next to the Main street entertainment district near 12th and Sycamore streets.

WHEN: Friday, September 23 – Sunday, September 25, 2016

TICKETS: Single day tickets are on sale now at the Taft Theatre Box Office, the Riverbend Music Center Box Office, MPMF.com and Ticketmaster.com ($50 plus applicable fees online, no service fees if purchased at a box office). Three Day passes are no longer available for purchase.

FESTIVAL APP: The official MidPoint Music Festival app is now available for download on iOS and Android devices. Powered by CincyMusic.com, festivalgoers can check the lineup and create their own schedules in the app to plan for the entire weekend and discover new bands while making sure not to miss the favorites. The app also features an easy-to-navigate interactive map of the festival area, artist videos, festival news, vendor information and more.

FULL SCHEDULE:

Friday, September 23
SKYLINE STAGE
3:00 p.m. – Darla
4:00 p.m. – Injecting Strangers
5:00 p.m. – Molly Sullivan
6:15 p.m. – The James Hunter Six
7:45 p.m. – Antibalas
9:30 p.m. – Future Islands

ELLIOT STAGE
3:30 p.m. – Joesph
4:30 p.m. – Julia Jacklin
5:30 p.m. – PUBLIC
7:00 p.m. – Cereus Bright
8:30 p.m. – Tokyo Police Club

WNKU STAGE
3:15 p.m. – Hoops
4:15 p.m. – Dead Horses
5:15 p.m. – Ona
6:45 p.m. – Lau
8:15 p.m. – Langhorne Slim & The Law

ELI’S BBQ STAGE (FREE)
3:45 p.m. – Smut
4:45 p.m. – Royal Holland
5:45 p.m. – The Slippery Lips
6:45 p.m. – Leggy
7:45 p.m. – Pluto Revolts
8:45 p.m. – Into It. Over It.

Saturday, September 24
SKYLINE STAGE
2:00 p.m. – Animal Mother
3:00 p.m. – Lucky Chops
4:00 p.m. – Mike Floss
5:00 p.m. – The Budos Band
6:15 p.m. – Kamasi Washington
7:45 p.m. – Reggie Watts
9:30 p.m. – JJ Grey & Mofro

ELLIOT STAGE
1:30 p.m. – Orchards
2:30 p.m. – WildPrxfits
3:30 p.m. – The Harlequins
4:30 p.m. – Multimagic
5:30 p.m. – Bob Mould
7:00 p.m. – Frightened Rabbit
8:30 p.m. – Wolf Parade

WNKU STAGE
1:15 p.m. – Ryan Fine and The Media
2:15 p.m. – Nights
3:15 p.m. – By Light We Loom
4:15 p.m. – Lucy Dacus
5:15 p.m. – Oh Pep!
6:45 p.m. – Car Seat Headrest
8:15 p.m. – The Mountain Goats

ELI’S BBQ STAGE (FREE)
1:00 p.m. – Honduras
2:00 p.m. – Baby Money and the Down Payments
3:00 p.m. – Smoke Signals…
4:00 p.m. – Knife The Symphony
5:00 p.m. – Mala In Se
6:00 p.m. – Sound & Shape
7:00 p.m. – The Honeyspiders
8:00 p.m. – Helms Alee
9:00 p.m. – Russian Circles

Sunday, September 25:
SKYLINE STAGE
2:00 p.m. – Blank Range
3:00 p.m. – The Mobros
4:00 p.m. – Amber Arcades
5:00 p.m. – Aubrie Sellers
6:15 p.m. – Nada Surf
7:45 p.m. – Houndmouth
9:30 p.m. – Band of Horses

ELLIOT STAGE
1:30 p.m. – Alone At 3am
2:30 p.m. – Kepi Ghoulie
3:30 p.m. – Diners
4:30 p.m. – AJJ
5:30 p.m. – Josh Ritter
7:00 p.m. – Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
8:30 p.m. – Lucero

WNKU STAGE
1:15 p.m. – The Fervor
2:15 p.m. – Modern Aquatic
3:15 p.m. – Young Heirlooms
4:15 p.m. – Parsonsfield
5:15 p.m. – Vandaveer
6:45 p.m. – Elephant Revival
8:15 p.m. – The Wood Brothers

ELI’S BBQ STAGE (FREE)
1:15 p.m. – Us, Today
2:15 p.m. – Darlene
3:15 p.m. – Coconut Milk
4:15 p.m. – The Easthills
5:15 p.m. – Keeps
6:15 p.m. – Potty Mouth
7:30 p.m. – Joan Of Arc
8:45 p.m. – Aloha

MORE INFORMATION:
Website: www.MPMF.com
Facebook: /midpointmusicfestival
Twitter: @midpointmusic
Instagram: @midpointmusicfestival

Thursday, September 8, 2016

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE - VOLUME 2 LP

FROM McCARTNEY AND VEDDER TO FOGERTY AND CASH, THIS SEPTEMBER, CELEBRATE THE VERY BEST ROCK HALL PERFORMANCES WITH ROCK ROYALTY AND UNFORGETTABLE JAMS
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE - VOLUME 2
The Limited-Edition Red and Orange Swirl Vinyl LP ($25.98), Available
September 16, Features All-Star, Jam-Filled Performances by Paul McCartneyEddie Vedder, The Who, The Doors, Bruce Springsteen, 
Axl Rose, Stevie NicksLindsey Buckingham, John Fogerty
Johnny Cash and More! 

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On September 16, Time Life invites music lovers to front row seats for ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE - VOLUME 2, a 180 gram "ticket" to the very best performances and all-star jams from the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.  The unique vinyl LP pressed in bold red/orange swirl, VOLUME 2 features an unforgettable "set list" including the biggest names in rock 'n' roll, performing in intimate settings and jamming in combinations not seen anywhere else!  A must-have for any LP library, the second release in thelimited-edition ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE series is priced to collect at $25.98srp.
 
For the first time on vinyl, ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE - VOLUME 2 features a selection of the most memorable moments in the history of the induction ceremony, previously only available in digital and physical formats.  Featuring 10 choice tracks from 1990 through 2006, this LP includes performances from legendary, Rock Hall-caliber talents like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more.  One of the hallmarks of Rock Hall performances are the unforgettable collaborations that take place: VOLUME 2 includes Eddie Vedder joining The Doors on their induction night (1993) on the classic "Roadhouse Blues", Creedence Clearwater Revival's founder John Fogarty performing "Green River"  with Springsteen and The Band's Robbie Robertson; and Springsteen and front man Axl Rose on the Beatles' "Come Together" at the 1994 ceremony when John Lennon was inducted as a solo artist.  A musical tribute to Wilson Pickett adds to the VOLUME 2 festivities, as do live performances from legends like Solomon Burke, The Young Rascals and more.
 
For over a quarter century, rock and roll's biggest stars have gathered annually on one special evening for an exclusive party and the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE series celebrates this special evening.  Following the acclaimed VOLUME 1, which includes Prince's blistering guitar solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", additional limited-edition LP releases will follow in 2016, allowing fans to collect even more of these beloved performances on vinyl.  Additionally, the net proceeds go to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, which  supports the exhibits and educational programs of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. 
 
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE - VOLUME 2 
(RED/ORANGE SWIRL)
 
Format: Vinyl LP
Run time: 41 mins.
Genre:  Rock

Track Listing:
 
Side One
  • "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" -- Jerry Lee Lewis (2005) 
  • "Roadhouse Blues" -- The Doors With Eddie Vedder (1993) 
  • "Pinball Wizard" -- The Who And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1990) 
  • "Big River" -- Johnny Cash And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1992) 
  • "Come Together" (A Tribute to John Lennon) - Bruce Springsteen And Axl Rose (1994)  
Side Two 
  • "Landslide" -- Stevie Nicks And Lindsey Buckingham (1998) 
  • "Groovin'" -- The Young Rascals (1997) 
  • "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)"/"Mustang Sally"/"Land Of 1000 Dances Medley" (A Tribute to Wilson Pickett) -- Solomon Burke, Marc Broussard And Leela James (2006) 
  • "Green River" -- John Fogerty & Friends (1993) 
  • "Let It Be" -- Paul McCartney And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1999)