Jason Gargano

1 month ago | citybeat.com | Jason Gargano |Brooke Burkhardt

Shannon McNally is a musical lifer — a singer, songwriter and performer who can’t help but express her love for tradition-rich musical genres (mainly country, folk, blues and rock) through a voice rife with authentic ache and gritty urgency. The Long Island native has released nine full-length studio albums and a half-dozen EPs over the course of a nearly 30-year career that continues to move in intriguing directions.

2 months ago | citybeat.com | Jason Gargano |Alanna Marshall

Marty Stuart is obsessed with country music and its various genre offshoots and particular culture. The Mississippi native started playing guitar in bands at age 13, which means he’s been doing it for more than a half-century. And he doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

2 months ago | citybeat.com | Anne Arenstein |Jason Gargano

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced CSO Music Director Designate Cristian Mǎcelaru’s first season as music director. The 2025-26 season celebrates the CSO and America’s multi-cultural history with revered classics, new and commissioned works, including new poetry from former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove and world-class soloists, including CSO principal players.

Nov 20, 2024 | cincinnatimagazine.com | Jason Gargano

T he Bandcamp page for the streaming version of Ric Hordinski’s freshly minted new album, Flesh and Ghost, features the following descriptors: “alternative,” “indie rock,” “instrumental,” and “Cincinnati.” Those words certainly pertain to Hordinski and his latest work, but there is so much more to say about a guy who’s made music his overriding passion for four decades.

Oct 2, 2024 | citybeat.com | Jason Gargano

Being Dead is hard to pin down. Here's what we know: The band lives in Austin, Texas, and is currently comprised of three people: Falcon Bitch, who sings, sometimes plays guitar and sometimes plays drums; Cody Dosier (also known as Gumball and/or Shmoofy), who sings, sometimes plays guitar and sometimes plays drums; and Nicole Roman-Johnston, who plays bass. Falcon and Dosier are the main songwriters and the best of friends.