Harmony Hill's Event List

Meridian has been performing as a duo in and around the Cincinnati area for the past 20 years. In 2018, we joined forces with Brandon Young, drummer extraordinaire, to become a trio. We stick mainly with classic rock with an occasional modern tune thrown in. We are ready to play anywhere from restaurants, bars and wineries, to festivals, private parties and even the occasional wedding. https://www.facebook.com/MeridianFolknRoll

Brad Wehlitz is a singer-songwriter out of Cincinnati, who as of recent plays as a solo act inspired by the hardships of Covid-19. Started off playing in local band Freak Mythology, later experimenting with Freak Duology playing 30+ venues in the area. While continuing these projects, he also travels the country as a featured artist under Dennis O'hagan's Great Brewery Tour playing everything between classic oldies, folk, and original material. https://www.facebook.com/Bradwehmusic

One of the most dynamic, young singers on the Cincinnati music scene, Lauren Loyer takes center stage for a review of the great ladies of song. Whether reaching back to jazz standards from Judy Garland and Etta James, reviving classics from Aretha Franklin, rocking the house with Janis Joplin and Linda Ronstadt, or covering today’s pop idols like Lady Gaga and Adele, it’s a show that is sure to have everyone singing along. Backed on piano, guitar and harmonica by seasoned veteran Bob Bridges, Lauren adds sparkling harmonies to Bob’s favorite covers of songs from groups like the Beatles, the Eagles, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and the Zac Brown Band. It’s an evening of unforgettable, feel-good music. https://www.musicbyencore.com

The Zack and John Acoustic Duo brings a variety of acoustic covers that everyone in the family is sure to enjoy. Zack Sempsrott and John Trygier come from Rosewood Coast, a pop-rock band that has received multiple nominations at the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. Zack and John have extensive experience playing together both on stage and in the studio, which has helped them develop their strong vocal harmony and their ability to convey emotion in music. If you come out to see the Duo you’ll likely hear the influences of John Mayer, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Ed Sheeran, and many more as Zack and John sing your favorite classic tunes and recent hits.

Energy. Honesty. Originality. West Wind Drive, formerly known as Frontier, is a harmony-driven rock band from Kentucky whose unique sound defies the trends of today’s music. With meaningful lyrics, signature blood-harmonies, and inventive pop-rock music, West Wind Drive makes no attempt to blend in.
West Wind Drive has a spirit that’s been missing in modern music for a while: the desire to play music with substance.” Their music is filled with meaningful messages and catchy beats that hook listeners and keep them coming back for more. Their song “Love Is on Your Side” was named a top five song by SongwriterUniverse, and the band is excited to be releasing new music to begin 2021!

Tracy Walker is an award winning singer songwriter who has been at the forefront of Cincinnati's vibrant music scene for over a decade. Her soulful musical style sits at the crossroads of Folk, Rock, Latin, Jazz, Blues and even country. Tracy has shared the stage with Joe Cocker, Sally Taylor, Blessid Union of Souls, and many others and was a 2011 Taft Museum of Art Duncanson Artist-in-Residency Awardee. Tracy Walker will entertain your mind and move your soul. Come join her for an intimate night of acoustic music accompanied by her sultry voice that refreshes your palate. We are pleased to have Tracy back for her 8th year on The Hill. https://tracywalker.com/

Pam Temple and Spencer Funk are Wild Carrot This Cincinnati-based, award-winning group has what it takes to please all types of Americana and Roots music fans. With a foot in traditional American music, their repertoire branches in diverse directions: from award-winning original tunes to swing, blues and traditional songs, using guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, concertina, and vocals.
With additional instrumentation and vocals they expand to “Wild Carrot and their Roots Band”, performing as a trio, quartet or larger group. Wild Carrot’s entertaining and moving performances have often been described as “honest, soothing, uplifting and fun all at the same time”, moving an audience from laughter to tears and back again in a way that makes the listener feel like they’re in a conversation with old friends. All of this adds up to a performance that’s been described as “seamless”.

Encore Trio lead singer Lauren Loyer brings audiences along for a review of the great ladies of pop music: from the torch songs of Etta James and Judy Garland, through the dance hits of Aretha Franklin, Linda Ronstadt and Janis Joplin and right up to today’s biggest stars like Lady Gaga, Adele and Taylor Swift. Time and time again, Encore Trio finds its audiences stopping in their tracks, first to listen and then to sing along with the band to songs they love and know by heart. Lauren is backed by the exquisite vocal harmonies, guitar and piano of seasoned musicians Mike Combs and Bob Bridges (the Encore Duo.) Throughout the show, the band laces in Encore Duo classics with sparkling new 3-part harmonies, covering pop giants like the Beatles, the Eagles, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran, and the Zac Brown Band. It's an evening of unforgettable, feel-good music.
www.musicbyencore.com

KJ, originally a New Yorker now resides in Reading, OH. He is a full time musician and has been playing music all his life. He is the winner of multiple Cammy awards including best instrumentalist. His greatest influences are The Beatles and Eric Clapton. In January 2016, after years with The Stagger Lee Band as lead guitar and vocal, KJ made the decision to go solo. He has found his happy place sharing his voice and his acoustic style with crowds of all sizes from festivals to pubs and private parties to nursing homes. His style is extremely diverse. Covers might include The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Chris Stapleton, Fleetwood Mac and possibly even Led Zeppelin or Prince. His easy rapport with the audience will have you feeling like you have made a new friend. We are truly excited about featuring KJ on The Hill again this season. www.kjsummerville.com

Honey Hush is a husband and wife acoustic/vocal duo consisting of Ma'ry'e on vocals and Donnie Kinhalt on guitar. Hush plays all genres of music in a stripped down acoustic style. We are excited about this talented duo's performance on The Hill. https://www.facebook.com/achoneyhush/

String Theory is an electro/acoustic-based group comprised of three accomplished musicians from Cincinnati with over 100 years combined performing experience. The trio can provide anything from Easy Listening/Cocktail music to more upbeat styles, with extraordinary vocal harmonies and professionalism that will captivate any audience. We can furnish a wide range of events, from intimate restaurant settings to corporate / private functions, with a collection of timeless hits from various genres. Artists include The Beatles, Eagles, America and Crosby, Stills and Nash, just to name a few. Because of our experience, knowledge of music, diversity and the ability to read any audience (and adapt accordingly), our performances have delighted many customers & fans over the years. www.stringtheorycincinnati.com

Micheall, a resident of Point Pleasant, Ohio, has well over forty years of performing to
his credit, with original music released across the United States and guitarist and lead vocalist for the classic rock band, Cheap Thrill.

In 2006 he released the first of two acoustic solo projects,“Micheall Reed ...Acoustic”,
and in 2012,“A Loud Noise Coming From the Living Room”, available from Big Hand
Productions. After the release of the albums Micheall started yet another new project,
the live acoustic show. Concentrating on classic rock acoustic hits from the 1960’s
through the 1980’s while still playing with The Cheap Thrill Band.

Tim is from a musical family and has been playing guitar since the age of 4. His grassroots revert back to Bluegrass Music as a kid. His entire family still plays music to this day. He grew up singing everything from Bill Monroe and the Osborne Brothers to George Jones and Merle Haggard. His versatile vocals range from the easy listening tunes of James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett to the classic rock hits of Bob Seger and the Eagles.

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Harmony Hill is pleased to welcome back Singer-Songwriter, John Ford for his seventh season performing on the Hill. John performs a unique mix of American Roots, Traditional Blues and Soulful Classic Rock. Ford is a veteran of the Cincinnati music scene, playing classic rock, punk and alt country in various bands, influenced by everything from classic & college rock to country blues. currently playing a repertoire of self-composed American roots music. “I’ve been writing songs since my early teens” John explains, “Whether it be songs I’ve written or an old song from the 1930’s, I play what I fall in love with. Many times people ask if I’m doing all original music; sometimes I do, depending on the venue, but sometimes it’s just an old Son House song or a new Chris Smither song that people have never heard, that I consider to be great.

Harmony Hill is pleased to welcome The Julie Stinchcomb Quintet. Celebrating 14 years as vocalist for The Monday Night Big Band in Anderson Township. Julie has formed a Quintet with the rhythm section of the Big Band consisting of Paul Chiappone on piano, Jim Schengber on bass, Dave Koenig on drums and Jerry Ramsey on sax and flute. The Quintet has been pleasing audiences with their standard collections from the 30's to the 80's. You are sure to enjoy their musical journey.

Meridian has been performing as a duo in and around the Cincinnati area for the past 20 years. In 2018, we joined forces with Brandon Young, drummer extraordinaire, to become a trio. We stick mainly with classic rock with an occasional modern tune thrown in. We are ready to play anywhere from restaurants, bars and wineries, to festivals, private parties and even the occasional wedding. https://www.facebook.com/MeridianFolknRoll