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Dan Spencer in his first performance here! Dan performs all your favorite acoustic, soft- rock songs from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, as well as classic country and original material.  Superb song selection, fabulous vocals, 12-string in his lap, pedal-bass with his left foot, percussion with his right, and the occasional harmonica around his neck, he is truly a unique one-man-band!! Dan is from Butler Co. and has performed locally and around the country for the last 20 years and is delighted to join us here at the College Hill Coffee Co.

District 5 Police Headquarters (1012 Ludlow Ave.): Open House. Celebrate Police Memorial Week with District 5. Demonstrations and displays from the Canine, SWAT, Mounted Patrol, Underwater Search and Recovery, and other units, will provide a look at local law enforcement. The Crime Scene Van will also be on hand. Families and young children welcome. No fee; 9 am - 1 pm. More info...
 

Bromwell-Diehl Band in their premier performance here! 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.  Songs from the CD are heard regularly on WNKU, WVXU, WAIF and WOXY, and BDB performed twice on WXIX's 19 in the Morning TV show.  The band was nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award in November, 2000. Bromwell-Diehl Band has released 3 full-length CDs and is gearing up to begin the fourth album. 

Blue Manatee Bookstore (3504 Madison Road): Dave Hawkins CD Release Party. Dave will debut his new children's CD, "Isn't It a Wonder," at Cincinnati's most famous children's bookstore. No charge;

Hilltop United Methodist Church (1930 W. Galbraith Road): Spaghetti Dinner for College Hill youth programs. CityCure and Christ's Community in College Hill are hosting this delicious fundraiser for Impact Youth and other youth programs in College Hill. 5:30-7:30 pm; $5 (or any amount higher!). Call 541-0303 for reservations.

College Hill Historical Society: Gard Cemetery (corner of Collegevue Place and North BendRd.) outing. See the graves of many of College Hill's original settlers in an outing planned by the . No fee; 11 am.
 

McAuley High School (6000 Oakwood Ave.): Spring Concert and Art Show. A free show of art pieces by students will be open from 1-4 pm. Return at 7:30 to hear McAuley's instrumental and choral groups perform one last time before summer. For information and prices call 681-2228, ext. 2228.

College Hill Gardeners: Tree ID Orienteering, Sunday, May 18 from 1:00pm-2:30pm at LaBoiteaux Woods.  Can you tell a beech from a birch, an ash from a walnut?  Learn to identify trees through an active detective game in the field near the nature center.  Then, with map in hand, go on a treasure hunt on trails through the woods to find some of the coolest trees in the preserve.  Registration requested.  Meet at the Center.  For info and to register, call 542-2909.

College Hill Presbyterian Church: Friends of the Groom Performances and Workshop. The nationally touring Christian theater company, which includes College Hill resident Colleen Scheid, will peform at CHPC's 9 am and 10:45 am services. All are welcome. A drama workshop that afternoon is also open to the public. This company says it will be a fun training experience for anyone, especially those interested in using drama in worship and Christian education settings. The workshop is geared for adults and older students, but children are welcome if they are with an adult. $10; 2 pm - 5 pm. Registration required; call Mitch Teemley at 541-5676 with reservations or questions.
 

College Hill Business Association:  Roxanne Qualls at the   monthly meeting. Hear an expanded version of the dynamic speech on redeveloping neighborhoods through retail that Ms. Qualls gave at the CHBA annual meeting. No charge; 8 am at Twin Towers.
 

Patrick Ewing Patrick Ewing is a singer-songwriter (and long-term College Hill resident) who has played many Cincinnati venues for more than 20 years. He is making his debut appearance at College Hill Coffee Co. Patrick plays and sings an acoustic mix  of his originals and songs by John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Van Morrison and many more. Please join us as we welcome a neighbor to our stage.
 

Betsy Lippitt From Old English Ballads to Jazz and everywhere in between, accompanied or acapella, her songs are thoroughly memorable. “Her solo concert is a multi-faceted tour-de-force.” (Canal Street News, Dayton, Ohio)  The San Francisco Bay Times once wrote: “Betsy sings as wide as she smiles.” For added excitement, Betsy is now “plugged-in”. Don’t miss this. Her voice, violin and guitar have never sounded as ethereal as they do now that she can echo through an effects pedal before she echoes into your ears.
 

“Greg and Craig” 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.
 

Anna Belgin 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. 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.
 

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 to Tibetan chants, jazz, blues, hip hop, and more.  

Dinah Devoto & Pat Kennedy Dinah Devoto has found  the musical outlet that is closest to her Owensboro roots – she’s tapped into something real – and that’s her new partnership with Pat Kennedy and their acoustic Americana and Bluegrass. Dinah and Pat met through some mutual, leisure musician friends who play some fine  Bluegrass  around the kitchen table on Sunday afternoons.  Their commitment to music found them practicing together more often and harmonizing like the “Nashville cats.”  Pat brings a strong Bluegrass repertoire, some John Prine, Leo Kotke and  songs pulled from a varied musical background. Pat learned some Gillian Welch tunes and had Iris DeMent already under his belt.  Dinah’s learned some of Pat’s favorite Bluegrass tunes. She’ll belt out a couple of acapella old time favorites and still keeps Patty Griffin tunes close to her heart to share. 
 

Gabe Wright Gabe’s music is part electric, part acoustic. This young singer/songwriter, pop-rock talent bring lots of vocal harmonies and a disregard for stylistic boundaries. Gabe grew up in Lima, Ohio where he played in bands and with friends and recorded a few CD's that are no longer available. Gabe graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston and was the frontman for a rock band and a metal band there, which played across New England and New York City. Gabe spent several years songwriting in Nashville and teaching at the National Guitar Summer Workshop. We’re just glad he’s relocated to Cincinnati and we get to bring him to you!  Gabe’s most recent CDs are “If No One Knows My Name,” “I’m Not Who I Am” and “This is Life”
 

Davis and Leigh “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.  His current bands are Toast and 99iQ (with Mark and a few refugees from Toast.)
 

Chris Collier Encore performance! Critically acclaimed Cincinnati song writer and modern folk artist, Chris Collier brings her very special sound to this performance.  Her music is sophisticated and her lyrics personal. Her unique voice and songwriting skills have gained her a wide and loyal following throughout the Midwest. Her latest CD is “Over 20” – you’ll want one. Or two. We’re so proud she’s become a regular headliner here!

Smolder – They’re back! “Smolder” because they bring passion to their music. Paula Smith is on lead vocals singing Etta James to Sheryl Crow with soul; Ken Boyd and son Aaron Boyd are on guitars doing covers in unique ways and writing a variety of originals; Jim Jackson modulates on harmonica; and Foe Foltz will rock you gently with brushes on the drum set. Please join us for Smolder’s return engagement and an evening  of blues, folk rock and country.
 

28  Phoenix This is an encore performance at College Hill Coffee Co. –  and they’re truly back by popular demand! Kim Leccese and Bill Francis make up the acoustic duo “Phoenix” – an inspired name they chose as a symbol of their own overcoming trials and tribulations. They sing the songs you love to hear again and again – favorites from everyone from Norah Jones to Eric Clapton to Linda Ronstadt to Wilson Picket. They pack the house and you’ll want to be part of the excitement and entertainment!
 

Betsy Lippitt From Old English Ballads to Jazz and everywhere in between, accompanied or acapella, her songs are thoroughly memorable. “Her solo concert is a multi-faceted tour-de-force.” (Canal Street News, Dayton, Ohio)  The San Francisco Bay Times once wrote: “Betsy sings as wide as she smiles.” For added excitement, Betsy is now “plugged-in”. Don’t miss this. Her voice, violin and guitar have never sounded as ethereal as they do now that she can echo through an effects pedal before she echoes into your ears.
 

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!
 

Tracy Walker in an exciting encore performance Folk, rock, country, jazz and blues – even reggae. You name it and Tracy’s probably won a music award for it! Best Singer/Songwriter, Best Folk Artist by the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards sponsored by Cincinnati CityBeat. Two CAMMY’s, the Cincinnati Enquirer Pop Music Awards, for Best Solo Act and Best Folk/Bluegrass Vocalist. Best Local Musician in CityBeat’s Best Of Cincinnati readers poll.  It’s always a full house when Tracy’s here!
 

Jeff Blevins and Sally McSpadden Jeff Blevins is a contemporary folk musician whose baritone voice and acoustic rhythms provide the backbone for his creative and energetic storytelling. Originally from Columbus Ohio, Jeff spent a great deal of his adult life on an Indian Reservation in Oregon teaching students from the Warm Springs tribe. It was on this reservation that Jeff learned traditional storytelling and incorporated this style into his music. On stage, Jeff quickly develops a relationship with his audience and draws them into his stories of life and the pursuit of understanding. Jeff is accompanied by local musician Sally McSpadden adding vocal harmonies and various instruments to an already sure to please show.