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Nyeemah MacDonald – Nyeemah’s music is an amalgamation of lyrics, tones, and energies, a blend of elements that touch on a universal language from spoken word to driving Afro-Cuban percussion, Tibetan chants,  jazz, blues,  hip hop.

Darin Hudson has been playing music in Cincinnati since he came here 10 years ago to attend college, but did not begin actively pursuing gigs in the city until 2007. After a wonderful response by patrons of The Blind Lemon in Mt. Adams and other local venues, Darin spent a few hours with Grammy-nominee Ric Hordinski in January 2008 to record his first project - Darin Hudson or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Songs. Multi-Grammy winner Richard Dodd mastered the record, finishing what Darin would call “a life-long dream come true.” In June of 2008, the album became a reality, and Darin is now ready to be a part of the Cincinnati music scene. “I think making a contribution to what’s happening in this town musically is wonderfully exciting.”

First United Church of Christ: The Adagio Trio in Concert. Enjoy this group -- a cellist, harpist, and flautist -- as you ponder The Natural Mandala created by Rex Oxley. No fee; 7 pm. Contact Pastor Dan Weyand-Geise at 541-7302 ext. 17, for more information.
 

Greg and Craig return! Greg and Craig  bill themselves as “oldies playing oldies.” In fact, they are young-at-heart 50-something musicians who grew up with the Beatles, Motown, British Invasion, and country tunes from the 60's and 70's.  Some of these tunes are kept alive through G and C's acoustic-guitar-with-percussion renditions.  Greg performed in rock bands in the Oxford and Cincy area during his Miami University days.  He and Craig met through their church's Praise Band. They’ll give you’re their take on Elvis, Johnny Cash, Marvin Gaye, Hank Williams and many more favorites.

 Bacall's Cafe: Kenny Cowden in Concert. Enjoy music while you dine! No cover charge; 9:30 - 12:30 pm.
 

Foley Road  -- on the “Road” again! Encore performance!Foley Road consists of Fred Erdmann, Ann Myers, Jill Garrett, Teresa Hay and Doug Sawan. They’ve been playing together for about a year. They are the kind of band that loves the Celtic/Folk style of music that they  play and love playing this style of music with each other. If you would like to know even more about them, go to dougsawan.com. They are really excited about playing for you and we know you’ll enjoy what you’ll hear!

College Hill Branch Library: 5th Annual Neighborhood Party. Join library staff for food, fun, games, and more! No fee; 12 pm.
 

Raison D’etre – “Reason for Being” – and reason enough to be here! Three women who know their reason for being are coming to share their pure Kentucky blend (as in vocal.) RAISON D'ETRE, the award-winning folk trio from Northern Kentucky, will add a little jive to your java as they perform original tunes, a cappella swing, and covers of song writers like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Jesse Winchester, and Dolly Parton. Their sound has been described by CITYBEAT as "some of the best three-part harmony singing you'll likely ever hear."  Violet Rae, Vickie and Roberta back themselves on guitar, banjo, keyboard, and six-string mandolin for an evening of swinging country folk. They pack the place – better come early!

Six Acres Bed & Breakfast: Afrakan Holistic Health Fair. Pride of Solomon #60 is sponsoring this free event featuring free blood pressure readings, free consultations, and holistic health lectures. Vendors will be on site selling oils, clothes, jewelry, herbs, and food. No fee; 2-6 pm. For information call (513) 541-0873.
 

Rick Tallarigo returns! Cincinnati singer-songwriter Rick Tallarigo, started writing music in high school, then wrote original scores for several theater productions at the University of  Cincinnati in the early '70s. Rick  has been writing original music for 30 years. His primary influences stem from classical and folk-rock genres, having studied classical piano and organ, and having grown up in the '60s. Enjoy his original folk, rock, country and jazz.  His CDs include “Pickin’ Up Strays,”  "More Calories, Less Flavor," “Thief of Heaarts” and “The Real Person Inside.”

Teina Tallarigo  presents special art exhibit and sale. Teina’s paintings express her love of nature, using layering techniques of in opacities in composition, color and texture. She works in oils, acrylics, watercolor and mixed media. Although she came to painting late, having had a long and successful career as a graphic designer, she is developing as a gifted artist and intends to devote herself to painting full-time.
 

The College Hill Farm Market presents Mark Webb.
 

Eric Loy – Solo Guitar and Harp Guitar Since the initial impetus to take up the guitar, which was witnessing The Beatles’ performance on The Ed Sullivan Show in Feb 1964, Eric Loy has continued to explore and coerce music of diverse parameters from rock to jazz to classical to new age.  The culmination has distilled into an eclectic blend which Loy delivers with humor and panache as either a solo fingerstyle guitarist / HarpGuitarist, or with his progressive jazz/rock trio called Hipperoos.  On the stage, Eric Loy has opened shows for such guitar legends as Leo Kottke, Preston Reed, Adrian Legg, Jorma Kaukonen and others. In the teaching field, Mr. Loy has been a full-time guitar pedagogue for the last three decades.  Several CD albums and DVD’s of original compositions have been recorded and all are available from www.ericloy.com website. 
 

Those Guys – and their rendition of The British (Rock) Invasion! Think Beatles, think The Who, the Dave Clark Five, The Hollies, The Kinks and so much more.  What jolly good fun!  And watch for details of other special “Brit” fun and excitement that night at CHCC!
 

COLLEGE HILL BLOCK PARTY
 

Tue	National Night Out in College Hill. Join your neighbors as part of this national celebration of community life. This year's event will be held at the College Hill Presbyterian Church parking lot and will include live entertainment, a community cookout and info on all our community groups. For information or to donate or volunteer call Amy Finnegan at (513) 977-3108.
Wed	Jazz & More, hosted by P. Anne Everson-Price and featuring the Young Jazz Messengers. We will be cooking out for dinner and dancing the night away with jazz music.
Thu	Talent & Hoops, hosted by Richard Schroer of the College Hill Recreation Center and Ron Whitt of Teen Impact. The evening will include a 3–on–3 basketball tournament, corn-hole, and, for the first time ever, a talent show. The talent show is open to anyone, so start practicing those routines and get ready to show off your skills! Montgomery Community Church will provide the meal for the evening.
Fri	Praise and Worship Night. We encourage churches throughout the College Hill area to attend this evening in particular, as the night will be filled with worship by Cornerstone Community Church, lead by David Minor. There will be sloppy joes, chips, and freezer pops for dinner, (yum!) and games for the kids, including four square, corn-hole. Galen-Bailey Caricature Artist: will be joining us, so you will once again have the chance to get your picture drawn in a fun way.
Tue-Fri	The As I see It Project, providing youth from Winton Hills Elementary and Aiken High School with an opportunity to tell their stories by documenting their lives on camera. The contestants’ work will be judged in the Atrium and a winner will be chosen. The work will be available for purchase, with half of the proceeds going towards continued funding of the project, and the other half to the winner for future endeavors.
Sun	Community Worship Service in the parking lot at 10 a.m. We will praise God for the fun week we had together and then enjoy a concert by Aretha Chapman, Kaleidoscope Worship Leader, at 12 noon with a picnic lunch.

Volunteers needed: Contact Chris Miller, (513) 541-5676, ext. 127
 

National Night Out in College Hill. Join your neighbors as part of this national celebration of community life. This year's event will be held at the College Hill Presbyterian Church parking lot and will include live entertainment, a community cookout and info on all our community groups. For information or to donate or volunteer call Amy Finnegan at (513) 977-3108.
 

The College Hill Farm Market presents Recorder Ensemble in Concert.
 

Nyeemah MacDonald – Every first Friday of the month! Nyeemah’s music is an amalgamation of lyrics, tones, and energies, a blend of elements that touch on a universal language from spoken word to driving Afro-Cuban percussion, Tibetan chants,  jazz, blues,  hip hop.
 

College Hill Rhythm Race. Details on this annual 5K run/ walk benefitting the College Hill Community Redevelopment Corp.

Bromwell-Diehl Band returns!  BDB formed in the late '90s when songwriter Paul Bromwell asked vocalist Elaine Diehl to sing a demo of a few of his new tunes.  The pair clicked immediately and invited Paul's  drumming buddy, Mark Tipton, to join them on percussion, and Jan Diehl to play bass and sax. BDB has appeared at Seasongood Pavilion, Piatt Park, Borders Music and Books, Allyn's The Barrelhouse, Summerfair, Jammin' on Main and the Lilith Fair.  The band was nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award in November, 2000.
 

Joel Teeple
 

Ryan Adcock returns! Ryan’s a native Cincinnatian who been making quite a name for himself across the nation and in several foreign countries! He’s a favorite of ours and we couldn’t be happier that he’s finally taken a short break from touring and running marathons and is  here to entertain you! He’s been voted “Best Rock Vocalist” and “Best Singer-Songwriter” in Cincinnati. Whether you call it folk-rock, indi-rock or rockin’ folk, Ryan pounds it out and tells a story – funny, sad or soulful – his music hits the emotions, and creates the excitement as only the great ones do. In 2002, Ryan made an impressive debut on Mitch Albom’s nationally syndicated radio show, playing to nearly 2.5 million listeners.  He likes small coffee shops, too! And he’s great in any venue. His debut CD, “From Silence and Joy,” is a best-seller. 
 

Tupelo Honey returns! The group got its start a few years ago when Heather and Katie played with Andrew Ross of Ft. Thomas. Andrew moved on and Heather and Katie decided to keep the band together by adding three new musicians. They got their name from the name of a cafe they love in Asheville, North Carolina.  Now cd's later they have become a musical mainstay in the area and have been awarded the CEA music award.  Heather Turner and Katie Wefer on guitar and vocals create what people have described as an Indigo Girl type feel with a Dixie Chick twist.  But with a very unique sound all their own.
 

Janice Trytten "Sunflower" An enchanting evening of moving music capturing the expressive sounds of Native American flutes evoking the silence and grandeur of the Great Plains. Janice coaxes the vivid and the soulful from these ancient, yet timeless instruments. Welcome Silence is her second solo Native Flute recording. Her first was Warm Shelter. Both are music to calm the noise, help you relax or concentrate – you’ll see what we mean during this unforgettable evening.
 

Greg Harper: Folk and Craic We’re lucky to have Greg – as regular customer AND performer! Greg’s concert will feature original music, traditional /contemporary acoustic music, including songs by:  Robt. Burns, Leonard Cohen, Dylan,  Egge, Foster, Kinks, Kristofferson, Lanois, Lightfoot, Old Blind Dogs, Prine, Reader, Cat Stevens, Simon and Garfunkel, Jerry Jeff Walker and much more. His choice of songs, whether ancient, original or recently released, has always been about human connection in the most universal sense.  His background as a museum director and practicing archaeologist just reinforces his interest in finding the most poignant Celtic ballads and weave them in with the modern-day mainstays of the folk tradition. And, if the feeling’s right, he won’t hesitate to throw in a bit of Cole Porter or Dean Martin as well. Greg has performed music for coffeehouses,  pubs and galleries in Greater Cincinnati and Cape Cod since 1975.