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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.

Annual College Hill Community Pot Luck Dinner at the College Hill Presbyterian Church. Come join friends and neighbors for a night of food, fun and friendship, learn about College Hill's civic organizations, and watch the College Hill video! No fee but bring a dish to share (surname initial A-I salad or side dish, J-R main dish or casserole, S-Z dessert); 5 to 8 pm.
 

Anna & Milovan She’s back – the college co-ed with the Broadway-ready pipes! It’s an encore performance for Anna with her dad, Milovan, playing backup guitar. Enjoy  their performance of new, classic, blues, rock and country! They’ve performed at the Queen City Balladeers concerts and other local festivals and concerts and a variety of other venues. She’s got a voice that will blow you away! Total talent with acoustic guitar and vocal pop/folk music. Anna and Milovan are big favorites at College Hill Coffee Co.
 

Mike Biere and John Ley Duo in their premier performance! They used to play together in various groups they  formed, but they  started with acoustic duets years ago. They thought it would be great fun to dust off some of the older stuff and launch it on a Friday night where things are a bit less crowded and less frantic. Some of the Simon and Garfunkel tunes (Sounds of Silence, Mrs. Robinson), Everly Bros. and more-- plus some of the ditties they used to play in their various bands over the years.
 

Tracy Wilson and her Firelytes steel drum band are back! A fun, fiery, and entertaining ensemble of *pan players* and percussionists who enjoy engaging audiences in an energetic *groove-explosion* of cross-cultural music performing the flavorful and festive sounds of Soca, Calypso, Latin, R&B, Pop, Classical, and Jazz on an amazing variety of 55-gallon oil barrels. This group is known for igniting interactive jam sessions and *limbo-breakdowns* sure to excite everyone!
 

Shiny and the Spoon in their premier performance! 2009 CEA nominated Shiny and The Spoon (Amber Nash and Jordan Neff) just released their debut cd. Shiny and the Spoon gives off the warmth and intimacy of the likes of Johnny Cash and June Carter, with a sense of humor that creates a wonderfully fun live show. Their originals are soulful, clever, and laced with hints of Patsy Cline, Gram Parsons, Elvis Costello, and Tom Waits. They recently performed at Cincinnati's Midpoint Music Fest 2009 and the 2009 BRINK New Music Showcase and were nominated for a 2009 Cincinnati Entertainment Award for New Artist of the Year.
 

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.

College Hill Presbyterian Church presents the Calvin Alumni Choir. The concert will feature the 49-member choir, directed by professor of music Dr. Pearl Shangkuan. No fee; 7 pm.

 

Pleasant Hill Academy: Meeting on the future of Crawford Field and the former Pleasant Hill School property. Neighborhood stakeholders, representatives of Cincinnati Public Schools, and representatives from Cincinnati Parks will discuss preliminary plans. The meeting is open to the public. No fee; 4 pm.
 

College Hill Urban Redevelopment Corp. meeting at Llanfair Retirement Community's Campus Center. All CHCURC meetings are open to the public. No fee; 7 pm.
 

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.

Llanfair Retirement Community: World Day of Prayer Observation. The new Margaret Jean Wells Chapel at Llanfair is one of six official Cincinnati sites observing the World Day of Prayer; join people from 170 countries in this worldwide, ecumenical celebration. This year's focus is Cameroon. No fee; 12:30 pm registration; 1 pm service. For information call Chaplain Jan Ledford at (513) 591-4526.
 

Davis & Leigh is the duo of Mark Davis (vocals and guitar) and Steve Leigh (vocals, bass, and guitar).  They perform an entertaining, acoustic mix of songs both old and newer, as well as a few original tunes. Mark has been gigging in various incarnations for the past twenty years with such groups as The Pruett-Davis Group. The Somebody Club and currently with 99iQ, a band that both Mark and Steve play with.  Steve has been playing in the Cincinnati area since the ‘70s in such bands as Bluestone Ivory and Stage Door Johnny.
 

Greg and Craig are back!  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.
 

Troubadours Of Divine Bliss Through the years Aim Me Smiley and Renee Ananda have had the privilege of living the life of true troubadours, traveling the wondrous expanse of America, Europe & Canada & have been inspired accordingly. Acoustic music with a streak of old-timer flavor with a little weirdness, humor & range, sultry narratives, vaudeville send-ups. Troubadours of Divine Bliss are a duo from Kentucky  brought together by the Universe in 1995, with the vision of being Troubadours of Divine Bliss, Street Performers who travel around encouraging Revolution of the Spirit & Courage of the Heart. Aim Me Smiley, on lead vocals and guitar and Renee Ananda, harmony vocal, accordion & ukulele
 

Those Guys As always they'll be rolling out some new tunes so those of you who've been so loyal won't just hear the same old stuff. Mike got a new Rickenbacker 12-String for Christmas so they’re anxious to hear how it sounds in the mix. Some of the Bryds tunes and others may sound a wee bit more like the originals. They always pack the house and create a lively night of entertainment -- great tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and back with the memories, the harmonies and the fun of your favorite decades.
 

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.  Hear Celtic ballads woven 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.