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Free summer fun: Music

From local bands to national acts, there's plenty of free tunes to jam to all summer

By Tabari McCoy

Metromix
June 10, 2009

Free summer fun: Music
Kristen Key sings at Party at Sawyer Point, which hosts musicians every other Wednesday all summer long. (Credit: Becky Butts | Special to Metromix)

PNC Summer Music Series

A wide variety of music will be heard at Fountain Square this summer, all of which is free and open to the public. From "Southern Sounds" on Tuesdays and international sounds on "World Wide Wednesday" to acoustic music and salsa on Thursdays, weekdays will be filled with music. Add in a mix of indie acts and singer/songwriters on Fridays and gospel and smooth R&B on Sundays and you've got a concert series that can't be beat for the price.

Northside Tavern

pick Northside Tavern

4163 Hamilton Ave. - Cincinnati
513-542-3603

Like music? You¹ll love concerts at Northside Tavern where there¹s never a cover charge to get down to the music.

Southgate House

pick Southgate House

24 E. Third St. - Newport
859-431-2201

What do you get when you take a historic, nationally known venue and add in some of the region¹s best music, comedy, open mike and karaoke nights? You get a place to enjoy a variety of free entertainment this summer! The Southgate House has a score of free shows this summer; be sure to check their Web site for times and dates.

Sizzlin' Summer" Concert Series at the Hamilton County Park District

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, (no June 20 or July 4 concert; additional Sunday, June 21 concert instead), now through Aug. 29

WHERE: Fernbank Park, 50 Thornton Ave., Sayler Park (June 13, Aug. 22); Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville (June 21, Aug. 29); Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Crosby Twp. (June 27, Appalachian Heritage Day on Aug. 8); Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Twp., (July 11, 18 and 25); Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Anderson Twp. (Aug. 15);

MORE INFO: 513-521-PARK (7275) or get a complete schedule at www.greatparks.org

Head out to the Hamilton County Parks as rock, country, jazz, soul, blues, acoustic and bluegrass bands will take turns on the stage throughout the summer months. A motor vehicle permit is required ($5 annual, $2 daily).

 

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