As weather warms up, it’s time to leave the house and check out some live tunes
After a cold, snowy winter, get warmed up for spring and summer by going out and taking in some live music. A number of artists will be performing across the region, offering a variety of music.
What: Alpha and Omega at Music Hall.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Louis Langree and pianist Conrad Tao, will be playing Mozart’s first and final symphonies at Music Hall in front of a limited crowd. The program features Symphony No. 1 in E-flat Major, Concerto No. 17 in G Major and Symphony No. 41 in C Major (Jupiter). COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented.
When: 7 p.m. today (Friday, March 12) and Sunday, March 14; 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13.
Where: Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati.
What: The Rumpke Mountain Boys.
A local band that has been playing music across Greater Cincinnati and beyond for more than a decade is offering up original bluegrass songs, as well as many well-known cover songs with a bluegrass twist.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 20.
Where: Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati. (513) 417-4555.
What: Tab Benoit.
The bluesy guitar-playing, Grammy Award-winning performer with a career spanning more than three decades is bringing his “gritty and soulful delta swamp blues” style of music to Taft Theater for a rescheduled performance.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25. Where: Taft Theater, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati.
What: Fleetwood Gold Live in Cincinnati.
Come and listen to a tribute band of classic rock legends Fleetwood Mac, as Fleetwood Gold performs all of the hits from the group’s storied career.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27.
Where: The Redmoor Live, 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati.
What: Josh Eagle.
A Cincinnati native who has returned home after years of touring and living on the East Coast, Eagle performs original material on his acoustic guitar and is sometimes joined by other local musicians. He has a musical style comparable to Neil Young.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 2.
Where: Fibonacci Brewing Co., 1445 Compton Road, Cincinnati.
What: Cincinnati Pops Mid-Century Songbook: Ella, Nat & More.
Conducted by John Morris with vocalists Mandy Gaines and Darius de Haas, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be performing classics from musical legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke and more. The concert also will be streamed live.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, and Saturday, April 3; 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3.
Where: Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202.
