The Grove is a Cincinnati based rock band that draws from an impressive range of influences to forge their hard-hitting, yet emotive, signature sound.  Built around the songs of lead vocalist/guitarist Adam Forsthoefel, the band has been described as, "The Black Crowes meets The Red Hot Chili Peppers"; careful listeners will also hear shades of everything from Stevie Ray Vaughan to the Killers.  The Grove’s origins were in the band SomeDaze, started by Forsthoefel and drummer Jeff Voegele, who attended high school together in Anderson, Ohio. SomeDaze quickly became one of the hot upcoming bands in Cincinnati, with performances at local clubs and festivals as well as several appearances on Cincinnati’s local news channel Fox 19. While the band’s reputation grew, Forsthoefel became known in his own rite as a local guitar phenomenon. He was regularly invited to open Cincinnati Reds games at the Great American Ball Park with his rendition of the national anthem, and made the rounds doing interviews for local radio stations and NPR.  After High School, Forsthoefel and Voegele moved to Athens, OH to attend Ohio University, where they started playing with local Athens players at venues such as Jackie O’s and The Union. Eventually they joined with members of the band Standing on Friday, and rehearsals began at their house on Grosvenor Street. These rehearsals at “The Grove” started becoming informal shows; it wasn’t long before the band that was born there became a mainstay of the Athens music scene, releasing their debut CD “Procuriosity” in December of 2012. In addition to playing in Athens, The Grove made frequent trips back to Cincinnati, playing local music festivals and at the famed Fountain Square.  When Forsthoefel and Voegele returned to Cincinnati after graduation, they decided to keep The Grove alive and added new members to replace those it had left in Athens-Adam’s brother Matthew Forsthoefel on keyboards, and bassist Matt Holt (Bolt) holding down the low end. They then quickly got to work re-introducing themselves to the Cincinnati scene, playing local buzz rooms like The Northside Tavern, Bogarts, Madison Theater, Stanley's Pub, and The Backstage Café. The band continues to write and record new music while winning new fans with their energetic live show and solid musicianship.

Ryan Malott of 500 Miles to Memphis

of See You In The Funnies

The Laurelys are a husband and wife folk duo from Newport, Kentucky, inspired by the haunting melodies of Old-Time Appalachian music and the beauty of the mountains where it was born. The Laurelys use interwoven harmonies and the clawhammer banjo to tell stories about love, life’s challenges, and finding solitude in nature.

Sundae Drives is an Acoustic driven Soul / Pop / Hip Hop / R&B act from the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio featuring singer - songwriter Adam Lee. Known for his unique sound and intense yet intimate live performances, SD plays a raw, stripped down & creative style of music. Through unorthodox guitar playing and melodic vocals infused with organic percussion, emotional keys and slick bass lines, Sundae Drives is sure to find a place in your heart.

Songwriter - Artist - Storyteller Michael Moeller is a songwriter, artist, and musician from the flatlands east of Cincinnati, Ohio. For the people around there, his music is a unique take on familiar tales. For everyone else, it is a fresh look into a midwestern river city life made into song.   Michael is a seasoned performer with years of solo acoustic shows filling the calendar along with full band shows accompanied by his backing band, The Ohio River Authority. With influences like Chris Ledoux, Guy Clark, Eric Church, and Justin Townes Earl, he pulls aspects of those legends into his unique delivery of original music that is heavily focused on lyrics and story. His songs are grounded in sincerity above all else. The goal is to make sure the audience knows he believes in the words he is singing. Whether performing solo acoustic sets or with The Ohio River Authority, Michael connects deeply with audiences who crave authenticity over polish. His studio efforts have produced 2 EPs and 1 single to date with more in production. In 2014, he debuted the Michael Moeller EP with his first collection of songs to present himself as an artist and songwriter. In 2021, he released the EP Can't See The Stars. On Leap Day of 2024, he released his latest single, Band Aid Boy, for his son who celebrates his birthday on the shy Feb 29th. With more songs in production, there will be release dates announced in 2026 for singles and EPs.

Matt Waters is the rock and blues, bringing a sound and a show to crowds all over the country. Starting as a soulful singer-songwriter, Waters has grown into strong frontman who owns the stage and audience with the help of his bandmates. The show is nothing short of a groove that renders chairs useless when venues turn into an all-out dance floor. This is an up and comer to keep your eyes on as the time goes on with the release of his new single “Wild” there is nothing but high expectations for the trajectory of his career.

Corey Hooker and The Cadillac Preachers bring a gritty blend of southern rock and heartfelt storytelling to the stage.  A tight-knit group of seasoned musicians with deep roots in classic rock and southern swagger. Their sound is loud when it needs to be, tender when it matters, and always locked into the groove. Together, they blur the lines between rock, Americana, and southern soul—delivering a sound that's as honest as a dirt road sermon and as powerful as a revved-up V8. Whether it’s a packed bar or a festival stage, Corey Hooker and The Cadillac Preachers show up ready to testify—with stories and sweat, bringing good sound to your town.

Moody alt rock from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lydia Shae is a Cincinnati, singer-songwriter who's spent over a decade writing and performing around the Midwest. With roots in folk and pop, she strives to bring unfiltered emotion into her lyrics.

Matt St. George is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from the Cincinnati/Dayton, Ohio area. He has been writing music for over 20 years. With his heart felt lyrics and catchy tunes of the acoustic rock genre, Matt continues to electrify audiences from all backgrounds. He has played in a multitude of bars/clubs around Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio including the Mad Frog, Southgate House Revival and Fountain Square. He has opened up for such bands as Blessid Union of Souls and July For Kings, both originating from Cincinnati. Matt released his first EP titled “The Journey Ahead” in 2016, which can be downloaded on multiple platforms such as iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Amazon Music.    

Noah + the Rescue Radio is the alternate musical world of guitarist, singer, songwriter Noah Wotherspoon. Internationally known for his blues guitar playing, Wotherspoon has also written and recorded hundreds of songs & sound-scapes over the years that explore an eclectic mix of styles ranging from alternative, indie-pop/rock & psychedelia to new weird America, lo-fi vignettes, & experimental tape loops. The “Rescue Radio” has served as a home for this musical realm on stage and in the studio. The current incarnation of the band features Josh Johnson on drums, Tom Rastikis on bass, Erich Reith on Percussion, and the vocal accompaniment of Jessi Bair.