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Noah Smith's Crooner Circus Midwest Friends Fest Takeover
Thu, 18 Dec, 7:00 PM EST
Doors open
6:00 PM EST
The Southgate House Revival - Revival Room
111 E Sixth Street , Newport, KY 41071
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Description
Curated and Hosted by Noah Smith 🤘
Crooner Circus is a long-standing songwriter showcase and creative community based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Curated by touring artist and award winning songwriter Noah Smith, the show has featured over 300 original artists including Grammy nominated, award winning, and international performers. What started as a grassroots round in the corner of a local taproom has grown into a trusted regional platform for emerging voices and seasoned pros alike.
Held on the third Thursday of every month, Crooner Circus is a rotating lineup of 6 to 9 songwriters, each sharing their original music, stories behind the songs, and the heart that keeps them writing. From intimate listening-room vibes to packed-out bar nights, the show thrives on connection between artists, fans, and the cities we visit.
In addition to the monthly series, Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus Songwriter Festival returns for its second year on December 6th at the legendary Southgate House Revival, bringing together over 40 songwriters across multiple stages in a celebration of songcraft and storytelling.
Crooner Circus isn’t just another show it’s a movement, with a strong social media presence, content strategy, and brand that helps host venues grow their audience and build new relationships with the music community.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages

Singer-Songwriter
Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus
Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus
Singer-Songwriter

Indie Rock
Zach Starkie
Zach Starkie
Indie Rock

Indie Rock
Alex Karshner
Alex Karshner
Indie Rock

Indie Rock
Annie D
Annie D
Indie Rock

Alternative
Khara
Khara
Alternative

Americana
Nicholas Johnson
Nicholas Johnson
Americana
Cincinnati, Ohio: Where the south meets the Midwest. It’s also the best way to
describe to the music of Kentucky-born Singer/Songwriter Nicholas Johnson;
Southern roots meets Midwest rust belt rock. His EP Shady Pines Vol. 1 puts that on
display to the world by crafting heartbreakingly genuine songs and turning them
into passionate and dynamic expressions.
Restless and nomadic, Johnson has made his home on the road. From his hometown
of Bowling Green, Kentucky to New York to his adopted home in Cincinnati. Then
two years ago he uprooted his life in Ohio and made the jump across the pond to
Milan, Italy where his songwriting and energetic live performances quickly caught
the attention of Virgin Radio Italy. In the past year he was named Virgin Radio’s
“Artist of the Month” and recently began a co-headlining tour of Italy with popular
Virgin Radio personality Andrea Rock.
His latest release, “Shady Pines Vol. 1” EP is the first release of the double EP project
that has Johnson teaming up with acclaimed Producer and Engineer Patrick Himes
(Ryan Adams, Rubyhorse, Lilly Hiatt) with the goal in mind to craft a recording that
matched the intensity of his live shows. The result is a beautiful, energetic mixture
of fuzz and twang from one of the next great voices in Americana music.

Singer-Songwriter
T. Lipscomb
T. Lipscomb
Singer-Songwriter

Indie Rock
Gabe Maas
Gabe Maas
Indie Rock
