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SEPTEMBER 11 , 2016
5:30PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
8:15PM
Welcome Back – Back to Zion United Church of Christ in Norwood and to the Leo!
Season opener jam and potluck!
Bring an instrument, a song to offer and a dish or snack to share.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Anyone interested in songwriting is welcome.
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SEPTEMBER 18 , 2016
5:30PM
EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Randy Brewer
www.reverbnation.com/mandorando
Randy Brewer has performed music since
his teens, both solo, and with numerous
rock, folk, and bluegrass bands. Though
his first love is mandolin, he likes
expressing music through several
instruments, including guitar, bass and
tabla. Randy also performs with The
Troubadours of Divine Bliss, and plays
bass with Hell at the Union Hall.
Open Jam
All welcome.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
Greg Schaber Trio
www.gregschaber.com
Acoustic Blues and Roots from Cincy-area
Bluesman Greg Schaber. He will be
joined on bass by Chris Werner and
percussion by June Levis.
Emcee this week:
SEPTEMBER 25th, 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Old Time Music Jam
All welcome.
Workshop
Free to members. Acoustic Guitar Styles
with master folk & blues guitarist Mark
Dvorak. He will share his very practical
approach to understanding the guitar by
demonstrating simple techniques and
helping students develop a personal
catalogue of picking and strumming styles.
Emcee this week:
7:00PM
Dan & Faith
www.danandfaith.com
Dan and Faith are a Bolton,
Massachusetts-based husband and wife
singer-songwriter duo who describe their
music as dream-inspired folk. Daniel
Senie (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and
Faith Senie (mandolin, bass guitar,
dulcimer, tenor banjo, vocals) tap into
dreams and everyday life in crafting their
original songs. They also perform select
covers. The duo has released three
studio CDs and a live EP. A Leo debut!
7:30PM
Woodnote
www.facebook.com/Woodnote/
The members of Woodnote have played
together for many years. They play an
eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass and
Americana with acoustic instrumentals
and rich vocal harmonies ranging from
the Beatles to the Jayhawks as well as
original music.
8:15PM
Mark Dvorak
www.markdvorak.com
The Chicago Tribune has called Mark
Dvorak “masterful,” and the Fox Valley
Folk Festival describes him as “a living
archive of song and style.” Mark is also
an integral member of the faculty at
Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music.
He began teaching as an avocation but
his interest in working with students
deepened and evolved into a way of life
and a livelihood of "helping people teach
themselves. Join him for a workshop this
evening at 5:30.
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OCTOBER 2 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
7:30PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
Jeff Miller
www.jeffmilleronline.com
Nashville-based songwriter and "master
of the loop/sampling pedal" (-Adrian
Bischoff, KZSU). Currently touring to
promote his fifth full-length album,
Loops, featuring legendary guitarist Phil
Keaggy.
Ukulele Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
Mick & Jill
www.facebook.com/mickandjill.denton
Acoustic guitar and vocals playing
Americana music and classics. They are
thrilled to bring their Classic Rock and
Contemporary Americana Folk back to
Leo!
Emcee this week:
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OCTOBER 9 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Anyone interested in songwriting is
welcome.
7:00PM
Roberta Schultz
www.raison3.com/Roberta
Roberta is one third of popular local
vocal group, Raison D’Etre and has been
a solo performer for many years. She is
an award-winning songwriter, has a solo
CD and a new Chapbook available.
7:30PM
Bob Ford
www.bobfordmusic.com
Bob Ford, from Cedarville, Ohio, is a
storysinger. He weaves stories and songs
together in an entertaining and
enlightening way. Bob sings the hits
from the 1570's to the 1970's as he
celebrates the rich heritage of America.
Emcee this week:
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8:15PM
Butch Ross
www.butchross.com
When Butch Ross opened for Bill Staines
last fall, he received a rare accolade: a
standing ovation for an opening act. He
transforms the lowly mountain dulcimer
into a virtuoso's instrument, drawing
from it unexpected power and
expressiveness. He mixes old country and
Appalachian songs with his own literate,
poetic ballads about people, places, and
situations you might read about in a
good book of short stories. He has a
strong clear voice and a stage presence
of boyish charm. --Mike Agranoff,
Minstrel Coffeehouse
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OCTOBER 16 , 2016
5:30PM
EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
Open Jam
All welcome.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
7:30PM
8:15PM
Greg Mahan
www.reverbnation.com/gregmahan
Greg is a 20+ year veteran of the SW
Ohio music scene. A lyrical songsmith, he
uses alternate guitar tunings and fingerpicking as part of his sound. He is a 4X
Cincinnati Entertainment Award
nominee, Bunbury & MPMF performer,
and has opened Paul Thorn, Erin
McKeown, Pierce Pettis, and more. He is
releasing his first recording since 2008
this fall.
Alan Rhody
www.alanrhody.com/
After forty years of making awardwinning music and art, Alan Rhody still
loves writing songs, touring, making
records, facilitating workshops, writing
poetry and painting. Friends who’ve
joined him on his recordings include John
Prine, the late John Hartford, Sam Bush,
David Rawlings and Maura O’Connell. His
songs have been featured on NPR’s “All
Things Considered,” and “Morning
Edition," and the long list of artists
who’ve recorded them includes Del
McCoury, and David Mallett,
Emcee this week:
OCTOBER 23rd, 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Old Time Music Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
Prudence Hunt
Heartfelt covers and originals.
7:30PM
Skirts and Boots
www.skirtandbootsmusic.com/
Americana/Folk music specializing in 2
part harmonies ....Lend an Ear
Workshop
Free to members. Fundamentals of Piano
with Ricky Nye.
Emcee this week:
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8:15PM
Ricky Nye
www.rickynye.com
Cincy’s premier Boogie-Woogie and Blues
Pianist! Inducted into the International
Boogie Woogie Hall Of Fame, 2013;
Voted Best Blues Artist in CityBeat
Magazine's 2013 & 2014 CEA Awards;
Voted Best Local Musician in CityBeat
Magazine's "Best Of Cincinnati" 2013 &
2014 Reader's Poll. Come get a preview
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of his 17 Boogie Summit.
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OCTOBER 30 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
7:30PM
8:15PM
Alex Poteet
www.alexpoteet.com
Born and raised in Southwest Ohio, Alex
has been playing music professionally
since the age of eighteen. He crafts his
performances around the blending
oftimeless American roots music with
more modern styles - such as rock and
pop. Now in his early twenties, he is
performing at festivals, clubs and events
all across Ohio. A Leo debut!
East of Vine
https://www.facebook.com/EastofVine
Formed to the east of Cincinnati's
historic Vine Street corridor, East of Vine
is rooted in traditional bluegrass
and Americana music mixed with a bit of
blues and foot stompin' old time fiddle
standards.
Emcee this week:
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NOVEMBER 6 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Triple the Trouble
www.triplethetrouble.com/
They may be “Triple The Trouble,” but
sisters Aria, Bryce and Bailey are having
no trouble winning over fans of their
dynamic music. This talented trio
delivers pitch-perfect harmonies to
original power pop and covers. Their
original lyrics are sure to resonate with
all ages."
Ukulele Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
KY Myle Acoustic
www.facebook.com/KentuckyMyle/
Kentucky Myle was born from the very
soul of Eastern Kentucky and blends their
sound with the influence of Country,
Blues, Roots, and Rock. Lead by the sultry
voice of Pam Kelly and guitarist/singer,
Rick Kinman, their vocal harmonies are
reminiscent of the great country duets of
the past.
Emcee this week:
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NOVEMBER 13 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Anyone interested in songwriting is
welcome.
Emcee this week:
7:00PM
Bob Kotz
Local singer/songwriter and long-time
Queen City Balladeer, singing covers and
originals.
7:30PM
Wheatley Matthews
http://wheatleymatthews.com/
With musical influences from the delta
blues era to the early songwriting of the
folk movement, this Dayton-area artist
tells stories through strong guitar chords,
big harp sounds and lyrics that paint
images with personal, metaphorical &
truthful words. A Leo debut !
8:15PM
Full Moon Ranch
www.reverbnation.com/fullmoonranch
Jody Knoop & Ed Stapleton – two
students of Spencer Funk - came
together to form "Full Moon Ranch".
Jody, Ed and Spencer - and the occasional
other ranch hand or two - play a mix of
Americana and originals.
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NOVEMBER 20 , 2016
5:30PM
EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
7:00PM
7:30PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
Heartenstone
Cheryl and Sean McKinney are
Heartenstone. Just back from the Ohio
Renaissance Festival. We got Folk, old,
new, traditional and original.
Open Jam
All welcome.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
Russell Up Some Grub String Band
www.facebook.com/Russell-Up-SomeGrub-229474763874248/timeline
Russell Up Some Grub String Band serves
up hot old-time mountain tunes cooked
with a fiddle (Russ Childers), stirred with
a banjo (Mark Alexander), seasoned with
a doghouse bass (Rob Kranz), and spiced
with a dash of ukejo (Barb Childers).
Emcee this week:
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NOVEMBER 27 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Old Time Music Jam
All welcome.
Workshop
Free to members.
Hints to Learning and Playing New Songs:
How to Get Beyond Songbooks
Join Neil Harrell as he takes you through
the steps and the thought processes he
uses when learning a new song. He’ll
address things like: Figuring out a song
from CD’s; Understanding chord
progressions; Finding the key for your
voice; and more!
Emcee this week:
7:00PM
Neil Harrell
https://soundcloud.com/neil-harrell
Neil Harrell, who most weekends can be
found helping run the stage and sound at
Leo, will take the stage to play a handful
of favorite songs, some of which you’ve
heard before and some perhaps not.
7:30PM
The Corncobs
www.facebook.com/pages/TheCorncobs/126968810661454
Jeff Custis, Jeff Gushin, Larry Lankford
and Rich Overturf play old-time music
that is strongly influenced by the
”Golden” string band era of the ‘20’s and
30’s. Their music includes ballads, blues,
hoedowns, breakdowns, rags, jug band,
wobbles, stomps and struts. "We may be
rough but we get it right!"
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8:15PM
John Kogge & Laurie Traveline
www.johnkoggeandthelonesomestranger
s.com
Long-time musical partners on the
Oxford, OH scene. They perform a mix of
classics and covers.
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DECEMBER 4 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
7:30PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
Maurice Mattei
www.mmattei.com
Maurice Mattei's music draws on a wide
variety of styles - from old-time Pop
standards to Country & Western, Folk,
Jazz, Blues and Rock & Roll. Lyrically, the
songs are story-based and consistently
involve characters and situations that are
confronted in everyday life. Leo Debut!
Ukulele Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
Anachrorhythms
www.myspace.com/anachrorhythms
The Anachrorhythms perform a driving
mix of Latin, traditional and gypsy jazz
instrumentals, featuring guitar, flute,
bass, mandolin fiddle and hand drums.
Emcee this week: Alana Johnson
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DECEMBER 11 , 2016
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
Elderly Brothers
Long-time Balladeers Brad Monte and
Papa Joe team up for a set of tunes.
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Anyone interested in songwriting is
welcome.
7:30PM
Just Earth
Original and cover songs to promote
peace, social justice, and sustainable
ecology for the planet.
8:15PM
Jamonn Zeiler
www.zeilerguitars.com
Jamonn is celebrating 51 years of
performing, and 25 years of building
acoustic guitars. He will tell you, his
favorite thing in the universe is
preforming.
Emcee this week:
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EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
Open Jam
All welcome.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
DECEMBER 18 , 2016
Darren Goodman
Darren has begun to link his passion for
glass, with his love for music. Darren will
be sharing a collection of original
"holiday" songs, which are themed
around the idea of Family, Peace, and
Love. A Leo Debut!
CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
Emcee this week: Alana Johnson
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DECEMBER 25 , 2016
CLOSED – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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JANUARY 1 , 2016
CLOSED – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jim’s Red Pants
www.jimsredpants.com
Rick and Hillary Wagner have a new
holiday CD! Expect some holiday spice,
and maybe fiddle and hardanger duets,
bouzouki, an original vocal or two, or
some of their favorite Celtic tunes.
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JANUARY 8 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Anyone interested in songwriting
welcome.
7:00PM
Family & Friends
Family and Friends is from Hillsboro, OH.
The group evolved several families
enjoyed singing and playing together on
the porch, hence the name. Their music
is all acoustic and mixes contemporary
and traditional folk, bluegrass, and
anything else that fits. Everyone sings
backed by acoustic guitar, mandolin, and
upright bass.
7:30PM
8:15PM
Caleb Hawkins
www.calebhawkins.com
Caleb is a young folk musician with an old
soul, channeling a classic traditional folk
sound through his soulful songwriting
and multi-instrumental talents.
His latest EP "Destination" features a mix
of original instrumentals and songs full of
thoughtful lyrics and tender messages
sung with his haunting baritone voice.
Ellie Fabe
www.elliefabe.com
Ellie Fabe is a QCB regular who has been
described as “a mind-blowing lyricist.” A
song from her first album, Be A Girl
Again, was featured in the soundtrack of
NightSong from Mirepoix Pictures. This is
alternative folk—expressive, authentic.
Gather round. Get to know her. You'll be
glad you did.
Emcee this week:
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JANUARY 15 , 2017
5:30PM
EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Kyle Meadows & Tisa McGraw
www.kylemeadows.com/?section=press
Enjoy the beautiful, lush sounds of
traditional Celtic, Appalachian, and other
melodies performed on the hammered
dulcimer and Celtic harp.
Open Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
Bromwell-Diehl Band
www.bdbonline.com
A main-stay on the local scene for many
years, these guys are the real “diehl”
(sorry). Seriously, they play, sing, write
and do it all with style!
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
Emcee this week:
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JANUARY 22 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Old Time Music Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
Songwriters’ Collaborative Round Robin
Bob Kotz, Alana Johnson, and Kevin Price
will all perform, representing the
monthly Songwriters’ Collaborative of
the QCB.
Alternatives are Tom Laskey, Greg Short,
and Joe Price.
7:30PM
Lisak & Rowe
www.lisakandrowe.com
Lisak and Rowe compose and sing songs
of life in the Ohio River valley, a la Gillian
Welch and Dave Rawlings.
Emcee this week:
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8:15PM
The Foles
www.thefoles.com
Adam Sanregret(bass) and Tim
Hinde(guitar) perform as 2/3rds of the
acoustic trio, The Foles. They perform
original songs, popular rock and folk
covers ranging from the 60's thru today.
The Foles perform the last Friday of the
month out on the patio at The Oak
Tavern in Oakley, April thru September,
music 7-11pm.
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JANUARY 29 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
7:30PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
Dave Gilligan
Long-time local musician and songwriter
who has played with Ma Crow & the
Flock, Dark Moll, and many other bands.
Enjoy Dave in a solo set.
Workshop
Free to members. Harmonica basics w/
Dave Gilligan.
8:15PM
The Back Porch Hounds
www.facebook.com/the-Back-PorchHounds
The Back Porch Hounds bring diverse
musical backgrounds together to
perform a unique mix of blues, bluegrass,
celtic and jazz."
Emcee this week:
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FEBRUARY 5 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
7:30PM
8:15PM
Folk Bowl
All-Night Unmiced Open Mic Super Bowl Alternative!
Ukulele Jam
All welcome.
Emcee this week: No emcee.
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FEBRUARY 12 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam
All welcome.
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Anyone interested in songwriting
welcome.
7:00PM
Dennis Allen
Dennis Allen lays songs that nobody plays
anymore, but someone should; songs
from barrooms, battlefields, cotton
fields, train wrecks and coalmines that
tell the story of America.
7:30PM
Greg Hines
www.facebook.com/greghinesmusic/
A musical trip down memory lane
featuring songs from the 1930's plus
some of your favorite classic oldies.
Emcee this week:
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8:15PM
Ma Crow & the Lady Slippers
www.macrowmusic.com
Ma Crow is a CAMMY (a Cincinnati
Grammy) award winner and multinominee for the Cincinnati
Entertainment Awards. She is joined by
Trina Emig, Margie Drees, and Vicki
Abbott to form another great all female
band.
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FEBRUARY 19 , 2017
5:30PM
EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
7:00PM
7:30PM
Jim Lindenschmidt
Jim will be singing and playing original
Americana/roots music on electric piano.
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
Open Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
Doc & Ruth
Playing old time music featuring fiddle,
claw hammer banjo and guitar, Doc &
Ruth have played Arnold's and Folk
School Coffee Parlor. None of them is
Doc, none of them is Ruth. A Leo debut!
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
Emcee this week:
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FEBRUARY 26 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
Old Time Music Jam Decided
Workshop
Free to members.
Deconstructing and Reconstructing a Song
Messrs. Arduser and Cunningham will
teach those in attendance a song and
assign everyone a specific part to play. The
ensemble will then practice said tune,
paying attention to each individual section
and instrument. If all goes well the group
will join Chris and George during their set.
7:00PM
Stan Boric
Stan's original songs will make you smile.
Sit back and enjoy his stories and
beautiful finger-style guitar.
Cancelled due to illness – to be
rescheduled.
7:30PM
Copper
http://www.wrongdonkey.com/
Copper is a pop/roots rock band
featuring songwriter/guitarist Peter
Obermark, and a lineup of supporting
musicians that includes Chris Arduser
(who co-produces with Matt Hueneman)
and George Cunningham.
8:15PM
Chris Arduser & George Cunningham
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Chris Arduser has been involved in the
Cincinnati music scene since 1976 as a
multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He
has been a member of THE RAISINS, THE
BEARS, PSYCHODOTS, THE
GRAVEBLANKETS, BLESSID UNION OF
SOULS and THE BLUEBIRDS.
George Cunningham is a founding
member of THE FAUX FRENCHMEN,
Cinci's premier gypsy jazz combo and has
been playing music with Mr. Arduser for
over thirty years.
Emcee this week:
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MARCH 5 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
Ukulele Jam
Emcee this week:
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Hertz Brothers
The Hertz Brothers—Enoch, Eleazar, and
Erasmus—return to the Leo following an
extended hiatus that followed our last
extended hiatus. New songs have been
written, old songs dusted off and we
drank some good beers and talked a lot.
Hoist your coffee cup and tap your toe to
the ebullient and mostly-in-tune strains
of the Hertz Brothers.
8:15PM
Anna & the Deeper Well
www.annaandthedeeperwell.com
Anna & The Deeper Well is a Cincinnatibased band playing a mixture of blues,
folk, jazz, originals and pop.
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MARCH 12 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Mark Stuart offers a Master
Class/workshop this month! Bring a song
and a question for him. Anyone interested
in songwriting is welcome.
7:00PM
7:30PM
Mike Boerschig
Mike seeks out songs that remind you of
a good warm bowl of soup and presents
them in way the aroma will linger.
Ryan Adcock
www.ryanadcock.com
It’s been a while since Ryan’s been at the
Leo. Come hear what he’s been working
on.
8:15PM
Mark Stuart
www.markstuart.net/
Mark Stuart will treat 2017 the same as
most years, touring heavily as
an artist. Having taken his music to
Europe, UK, Canada, and all of USA for
decades, the Nashville native will
captivate audiences with his songs,
singing, and guitarmanship.
The Americana/Folk veteran serves up
songs from his Stacey Earle & Mark
Stuart CDs, solo CDs, AND reflects on his
journey in music.
Emcee this week:
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MARCH 19 , 2017
5:30PM
EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
Open Jam
All welcome.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Seldom the Same
www.facebook.com/Seldom-The-Same
“Seldom The Same” (formerly “Dean
Vamvas and Friends”), is a group of
musicians living in the
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, who
have come together to perform
Americana music, including country,
roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and
blues. Current musicians include Queen
City Balladeers members Dean Vamvas,
Tom Laskey, Tom McDonald and Dave
Sanders.
Emcee this week:
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8:15PM
Cookin’ Hearts
www.cookinhearts.com
Cookin' Hearts are a Cincinnati based AltFolk quartet with a passion for
songwriting, vocal
harmony, and pushing the boundaries of
what you'd expect to hear from a
traditional bluegrass/Celtic
instrumentation.
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MARCH 26 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
Old Time Music Jam Decided
Workshop
Duet and Harmony Singing with Ann & Phil
Case. Free to members.
7:00PM
Dwight Smith
Join Dwight for a mix of traditional folk
music, cowboy songs, songs from the
60's, 70's, and some original songs as
well. A Leo debut!
7:30PM
8:15PM
Ben de la Cour
http://www.bendelacour.com/
Ben grew up in Brooklyn and has seen
the world as an amateur boxer, janitor,
bartender and agricultural He documents
these travels in songs and was a 2016
Kerrville New Folk Winner. Leo debut!
Ann & Phil Case
www.dryrun.wso.net
Ann and Phil return to the Leo stage with
their vintage instruments and lovely duet
harmonies. Keepers of the flame. Join
them for a Duet and Harmony Singing
workshop at 5:30 this evening.
Emcee this week:
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APRIL 2 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Stan Boric
Stan's original songs will make you smile.
Sit back and enjoy his stories and
beautiful finger-style guitar.
Ukulele Jam
8:15PM
Steve Bonafel & Bob Bentle
Local bluegrasser and songwriter, Steve
Bonafel returns with a new CD.
Emcee this week:
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APRIL 9 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
Songwriters’ Collaborative
Anyone interested in songwriting
welcome.
7:00PM
David Mason
No, not THAT Dave Mason…but a strong
guitarist and singer nonetheless. David
will bring some original songs and some
favorite cover tunes. A Leo debut!
7:30PM
Richard Goering
www.youtube.com/user/RichardGoering
Guitar
Classical and fingerstyle guitarist Richard
Goering will be performing his
arrangements of Latin, fingerstyle, jazz
and Beatles tunes.
8:15PM
Barefoot in the Briarpatch
The key word here is old as this old-time
string band consisting of five old guys,
Russ Childers, Mike Boershig, Jim Good,
Chris Haas and Chuck Black, plays old
American fiddle tunes, folk songs and
Appalachian mountain music, all in the,
yes, you guessed it--old style.
Emcee this week:
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APRIL 16 , 2017
5:30PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
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8:15PM
3 ANNUAL EASTER HAM JAM
Bring your leftover jelly beans, chocolate bunnies or green bean casserole, an instrument to play, a song to share and come on out!
Emcee this week: No emcee.
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APRIL 23 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
Old Time Music Jam, Upstairs Room
Workshop
Free to members. Recreational Drum
Circle with Roberta Schultz, member of
Raison D’Etre and trained HealthRHYTHMS
leader.
7:00PM
Shiny & the Spoon
https://shinyandthespoon.bandcamp.co
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They’re back! Amber & Jordan have
been on a baby hiatus…like to have a
baby…and we are thrilled to have them
back at the Leo with their sweet
harmonies complimented by sprinklings
of ukulele, guitar, harmonica, and bootstomping.
7:30PM
Chris Collier
https://www.reverbnation.com/musician
/chriscollier8
Chris Collier is one of Cincinnati's most
critically-lauded folk singer songwriters.
She has been performing in the
Cincinnati area for decades. Her music is
a testament to good songwriting.
Lyrically straight forward and emotionally
satisfying.
8:15PM
Raison D’Etre
www.raison3.com
Celebrating 25 years together, this
harmony trio blends their interest in
vintage American tunes with their own
storytelling originals.
Emcee this week:
APRIL30th, 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
7:00PM
7:30PM
Sweet Funk
www.sweetfunkmusic.com/
Dana and Hank Gruber (Sweet Funk) are
an instrumental duo of mountain
dulcimer and acoustic guitar. Their music
is a blend of contemporary and
traditional favorites, along with their
own original compositions.
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
8:15PM
Jericho Old-Time String Band
https://jericho-oldtimeband.com/
Jericho presents an eclectic mix of
American roots music including lively oldtime fiddle tunes, lonesome ballads,
early country vocal duets, a variety of
banjo styles and more. They also love the
dancing inspired by this music and may
break out into some flatfoot or call a
traditional hoedown square!
Emcee this week:
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MAY 7 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
Ukulele Jam, Upstairs Room To Be
Decided
Emcee this week:
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Aldwin
Aldwin is an acoustic folk trio from
Cincinnati Ohio. They have performed
and written songs together for many
years and have released two albums; one
entitled Soul Shaker and a self titled EP.
Aldwin has performed in many venues in
and around Cincinnati and has appeared
at Leo Coffee house several times.
Aldwin is: Eric Bates(Vocals, Guitar,
Violin)Greg Hansen Sr.(Guitar and Vocals)
and Greg Hansen(Bass and Vocals.
8:15PM
Changeling
www.madcelts.com
From "Kaboom!" to "Ahh," find your own
heart in the music of Changeling.
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MAY 14 , 2017
5:30PM
Open Jam, Founders Hall
7:00PM
7:30PM
8:15PM
Mother’s Day Jam and all night open mic!
Your chance to play a few tunes on stage.
Are you a music teacher? Bring in a student to showcase! Families welcome.
Songwriters’ Collaborative, Upstairs
Room To Be Decided. Anyone interested
in songwriting welcome.
Emcee this week: No Emcee
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MAY 21 , 2017
5:30PM
EARLY JAM: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every 3rd Sunday - Rise Up Singing
7:00PM
Open Mic
3 10-minute slots.
7:30PM
Benny Bassett
www.bennybassett.com
After serving for several years as a singer
and lead-guitarist for Chicago-based
band Vintage Blue, Bassett has taken his
own show on the road. Benny's solo
shows feature songs that are "honest,
engaging and well-crafted; each one sung
with purpose and intent with Benny all
the while pulling great hooks, leads and
accompaniment from his acoustic
guitar." - Radio DJ Bobby Guy, of
Kalamazoo 102.5. A Leo debut!
Open Jam
All welcome.
Celtic Jam
All welcome.
8:15PM
Noah Wotherspoon & Jessi Bair
noahwotherspoon.com
jessibair.com
Noah Wotherspoon and Jessi Bair have
been collaborating since they met in
central Pennsylvania in 2009. Together
they weave an ethereal musical tapestry
of americana, alt/country, and
appalacian blues. In 2012, they released
their first EP as a duo entitled: "Carolina
Songs".
Emcee this week:
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MAY 28 , 2017
5:30PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
LEO COFFEEHOUSE SEASON-ENDING HOOT!
Pickin’, grinnin’, food and more!
8:15PM