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Noah Smith's Crooner Circus
Thu, 16 Jul, 7:00 PM EDT
Doors open
6:00 PM EDT
The Southgate House Revival - Revival Room
111 E Sixth Street , Newport, KY 41071
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Description
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

New Acoustic
Matt Baumann
Matt Baumann
New Acoustic

Singer-Songwriter
Lydia Shae
Lydia Shae
Singer-Songwriter
Lydia Shae combines raw emotional lyricism with powerhouse vocals to create a distinct sonic voice. Her songwriting has been shared in venues across the nation, including a spot as a finalist in the 2026 Tucson Folk Festivals international songwriter competition. What began as a practice in journalistic self-expression soon became an unrelenting passion for songwriting that has spanned decades, resulting in countless nights sharing stories with a live audience leading to her debut album, "Decade Diaries". Influenced by artists like Brandi Carlile and The Avett Brothers she brings the comfort of her folk roots, and encases it in vivid imagery that marks the sound as hers.

Folk
Aaron Hedrick
Aaron Hedrick
Folk
Aaron Hedrick is a singer/songwriter, performer and producer hailing from the Greater Cincinnati area. Hedrick performs under his own name and also his band, Working Class Villain. His style combines the truth of folk music, the sincerity of country music… while also combining Pop and R&B rhythms and grooves.

Americana
Matthew Douglas Simpson
Matthew Douglas Simpson
Americana
Matthew Douglas Simpson is a strange brew. Dangerously observational, painfully perceptive, a representational artist, painting with pen, pad, and the grit that comes with truth. Madly devoted to honesty, he boldly and bluntly shines a shattering light on flawless facades, including his own. Simpson's brand of rural route rock & roll connects with music fans across genre lines. Road trip tested and music snob approved, Matthew Douglas Simpson is an artist you won't want to miss. Oh, and he's an ordained minister.

Singer-Songwriter
Caileen Tallant
Caileen Tallant
Singer-Songwriter
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Singer-Songwriter
Allison Phillips
Allison Phillips
Singer-Songwriter
