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Cincinnati is known for its College Conservatory of Music, great bands and music loving fans, but many people have mixed feelings about the scene. The city is full of musicians looking to make it big and most of them understand what sets Cincinnati apart from other live music destinations. Local musicians like James Funk of Red Beard’s Revenge recognize how Cincinnati differs.
Q: Few times each set and walk around (25 seconds)
Funk feels the lack of a centralized bar district inhibits out of town musicians from immersing themselves in the scene.
Q: Everything’s spread out everywhere (10 seconds)
Because of the spread out nature of bars, Cincinnatians seek out live music at a variety of places. Michael Martin of Blue Caboose says although the distance between bars makes it difficult to get people off their couches, the scene is saturated with a variety of musical styles.
Q: Jam band kind of music (23 seconds)
Music fans around the city have diverse tastes and that’s why Jim Smith, a Cincinnati music manager says the best bands are always branching out.
Q: CCM plays a big role in that (24 seconds)
Smith has experience as a booking agent, manager and sound engineer. He goes on to discuss the relationship between bar owners and bands.
Q: The rate of inflation (16 seconds)
Smith says it’s NOT uncommon to see bands without managers get taken advantage of.
Q: You know the musical ethereal (21 seconds)
Smith says musicians should never forget… their time, equipment and talent aren’t free. Despite the style of music or the amount of cash, Cincinnati musicians continue to pursue their dreams in their home city.
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Cincinnati is known for its College Conservatory of Music, great bands and music loving fans, but many people have mixed feelings about the scene. The city is full of musicians looking to make it big and most of them understand what sets Cincinnati apart from other live music destinations. Local musicians like James Funk of Red Beard’s Revenge recognize how Cincinnati differs.
Q: Few times each set and walk around (25 seconds)
Funk feels the lack of a centralized bar district inhibits out of town musicians from immersing themselves in the scene.
Q: Everything’s spread out everywhere (10 seconds)
Because of the spread out nature of bars, Cincinnatians seek out live music at a variety of places. Michael Martin of Blue Caboose says although the distance between bars makes it difficult to get people off their couches, the scene is saturated with a variety of musical styles.
Q: Jam band kind of music (23 seconds)
Music fans around the city have diverse tastes and that’s why Jim Smith, a Cincinnati music manager says the best bands are always branching out.
Q: CCM plays a big role in that (24 seconds)
Smith has experience as a booking agent, manager and sound engineer. He goes on to discuss the relationship between bar owners and bands.
Q: The rate of inflation (16 seconds)
Smith says it’s NOT uncommon to see bands without managers get taken advantage of.
Q: You know the musical ethereal (21 seconds)
Smith says musicians should never forget… their time, equipment and talent aren’t free. Despite the style of music or the amount of cash, Cincinnati musicians continue to pursue their dreams in their home city.
