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Akron

  • Akron Civic Theater
    Main St,
    Akron, OH

  • Blue Cat
    363 South Main St.
    Akron, OH 44311
    330.252.0085

  • Cobalt Club, 1730 Merriman Rd., Akron, OH 44313, (330) 865-9427 contact: Larry Smith (Tu-Su After 7pm) capacity: 160

  • Highland Theater 
    826 West Market Street
    Akron, OH 44313
    Phone: 330-434-3253
    Fax: 330-836-1102
    Email:     info@highlandtheater.com
    contact: Tom Miller

  • Jillian's
    363 South Main St.
    Akron, OH 44311
    330.252.0085

  • Romano's Nightclub, Rick Palumbo, 452 N Arlington St, Akron, OH, 44305, USA, 330-761-2285

  • Ron's Crossroad Tavern
    153 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
    Akron, OH 44310

athens

  • Casa Nueva, Athens, OH

  • Swindlefish Saloon "The Swindlefish has a new location and about a 600 occupancy. We have national acts frequently as well as local and regional indie stuff." contact: Brad swindle@frognet.net

  • Top Cats, Athens, OH

berea

  • Joyful Noise, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, OH, September

bowling green

  • Easy Street Cafe, 104 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH 43402, (419) 353-0988 contact: Vic Pirooz (M-F 11-2pm) capacity: 200

  • Howard's Club H, 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green, OH 43402, (419) 352-9951, contact: Jeff Uhlman (M-F 12-2pm) capacity: 250

Cincinnati

  • Allyn's Cafe, Cincinnati, OH

  • Barrel House Brewing Co, 22 E 12th St., Cincinnati, OH, (513) 421-BEER

  • The Blue Note, 4520 W. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 921-8898 contact: Joe O'Hara (M-F 11-5pm), The Noteworthy Group, 4516 W. 8th St. #202, Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 251-9470, fax: (513) 251-9471 capacity: 500/250

  • The Blue Wisp Jazz Club, 19 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 721-9801, contact: Marjean Wisby capacity: 145

  • Borders Books & Music, 11711 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 671-5852

  • Bogarts, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 872-8800, Contact: Steven Liberatore (M-F 9am-6pm), Casablanca Productions, 2606 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 221-7625, fax: (513) 221-8378 capacity: 1460

  • Buzz Coffeeshop & CD-O-Rama, 2900 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 221-3472. 

  • The Comet, Concinnati, OH

  • Coors Light Jazz Festival, 1821 Summit Rd., Ste. 417, Cincinnati, OH 45237, (513) 761-4600, Fax (513) 761-0600. Contact: Joe Santangelo. Genres: R&B, jazz. Dates: July  

  • Country Foxes Lounge, Rt. 4, Hamilton, OH, (513) 867-1876

  • East End Cafe, 4003 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH, (513) 871-6118

  • Hamilton Boat Club, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 896-9263

  • Japps/Stows, 1134 Main/1142 Main, Cincinnati, OH 45210, (513) 684-0080, fax: (513) 684-0852 contact: Neal Barstow (after 6pm), ph: (513) 684-0004 capacity: 200/500

  • Jefferson Hall, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 723-9008

  • Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 396-8960. 

  • Kaldi's Coffee House and Bookstore, 1204 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 241-3070 contact: David Miller (booker - evenings) or Sonya (owner). (M-F 5-8pm) capacity: 65

  • Leo Coffeehouse / Queen City Balladeers, Cincinnati, OH

  • LiLACS, St. Johns Unitarian Church, 320 Resor Av, Clifton (513) 891-8781

  • Lucille's, Covington, KY

  • The Mad Frog, 1 E McMillan St, (513) 784-9119

  • Millions, Cincinnati, OH (In Mt. Lookout)

  • Newport (KY) Music & Arts Festival, Held in July

  • Overflow, 1207 Main St., Cincinnati, OH, (513) 651-2582

  • Queen City Blues Festival, Covington, KY - Held in July

  • Riverbend Music Center

  • Second Story, Cincinnati, OH, USA

  • Southgate House, Newport, KY

  • Top Cats, 2820 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 281-2005, <topcats@aol.com>, contact: Wes Gurley (Tu-Th 2-4pm), P.O. Box 19411, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA capacity: 450/100 patio

  • Velocity (formerly Salome's) , 5800 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 385-8662

  • The Village Pub, Main Strasse Village, Covington, KY

  • York Street International Cafe, 738 York St., Newport, KY 41071, (606) 261-9675/9675. Capacity: 150.

  • Zen & Now Coffee House, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 598-8999, Contact: David & Jackie Bechtol <bechdast@fuse.net>,

Cleveland

  • 6th Street Under Jazz Club
    1266 W Sixth St
    Cleveland, OH 44113
    (216) 589-9313
    Fax (216) 589-9317

  • The Agora/The Agora Ballroom, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103, (216) 881-6700, fax: (216) 881-7312 contact: Lisa Mattingly or Henry Loconti, Jr. or Scott Stienecker (M-F 10am-6pm) capacity: 700, "

  • The Barking Spider, 11310 Juniper Rd., University Circle, Cleveland, OH 44106, (216) 421-2863, Contact: Martin Juredine (M-F 2-6pm) capacity: 60

  • Blind Lemon Concert Club, 11729 Detroit St., Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-8878, Contact: Tony DiVenere, <tonyd@gwis.com>, capacity: 250.

  • Brick Alley Theater, 4051-4059 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103, <music@brickalley.org>

  • The Euclid Tavern, 11629 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106, (216) 229-7788, fax: (216) 932-5683, contact: Steve Spellman (M-F 10am-7pm), 1059 Old River Rd., Cleveland Flats, OH 44113, (216) 861-7825, fax: (216) 932-5683 capacity: 275

  • The Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113, (216) 574-2525, fax: (216) 574-9345 contact: Dan Kemmer (M-F 1am-5pm), Belkin Productions, 44 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, (216) 247-2722, fax: (216) 247-3985 capacity: 900

  • Peabody's Down Under - PDU, Inc.
     2083 East 21st Street
    Office Phone: (216) 776-9999

  • Phantasy Nite Club & Theatre, 11802 Detroit Ave., (Lakewood) Cleveland, OH 44107, (216) 228-6300, fax: (216) 781-9240 contact: Michele DeFrasia, ph: (216) 333-7478 capacity: 1200 theatre, 500 nightclub

  • Ruckus Fest, Golden Eye Campgrounds, Port Clinton, OH, 3 day hardcore fest held in August. Contact: <ruckusfest@aol.com>

  • Speak in Tongues, 4311 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113, (216) 631-8790, fax: (216) 479-2014 contact: Dan (M-F 6-9pm)

  • Shooters on the Water, Inc., 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113, (216) 861-6900

  • The Symposium, 11794 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44107, (216) 521-9696, Contact: Diane DeFrasia, ph: (216) 333-7478 capacity: 175

  • Undercurrents, Music conference, held annually. contact: John Latimer or Rob Davis, PO Box 94040, Cleveland, OH 44101, (440) 331-0700. Genres: All.

  • Wilbert's Bar & Grille, 1360 W. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113, (216) 771-2583

Cleveland Heights

  • Grog Shop, 1765 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118, (216) 321-5588, contact: Kathy Simkoff or Heather, capacity: 275

  • Rhythm Room, 2140 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, (216) 321-4073, fax: (216) 321-0011 contact: Greg Mesel (M-F after 5) capacity: 300

Columbus

  • The Addition 13 Project, 535 whittier ave. columbus, ohio. DIY show space and resource the addition 13 is not a members only venue.

  • Barrister Hall, 560 S High St, Columbus, OH (614) 621-1213

  • Barley's Underground, 467 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 228-2537, fax: (614) 224-2739 contact: Chris Eckert or Stepahanie Cassini, (evenings) capacity: 100/150

  • Bernie's Bagels & Distillery, 1896 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201, (614) 279-2016, (614) 291-3448, <bsienna@aol.com> contact: Tony Painter (F before 11am), ph: (614) 291-3448 capacity: 200, Live Bands at Distillery

  • Brian Boru's, N High St., Columbus, OH (614) 221-1250

  • Cap City Diner, 1299 Olentangy Rd., Columbus, OH (614) 291-3663

  • Chelsie's Live, 980 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 297-1682 contact: Brad (W-F after 1pm), 489 W. 3rd Ave., Columbus, OH 43201, USA, ph/fax: (614) 299-5552 capacity: 600

  • Clancy's Down Under, 520 S High St., Columbus, OH (614) 221-9008

  • Cody's Cafe, (Clifton Heights/Corryville), 113 Calhoun St., Cincinnati, OH, (513) 569-0555

  • Columbia Performance Center, 3900 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH

  • Common Gorunds, 2549 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH (614) 263-7646

  • Counterfeit Heist, 2619 N High St. Columbus, OH (614) 261-0043

  • Flatiron Bar & Grill, 129 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH (614) 461-0033. Saturday night jazz

  • Hard Road Cafe, Smokey Row at Hard Rd., Powell

  • Hoster Brewing Company, 550 S High St., Columbus, OH (614) 228-6066

  • J. Barton'sLounge, 1644 E Dublin Granville Rd, (614) 895-0968

  • K2U, 641 N high St., Columbus, OH (614) 461-4766. Monday night jazz.

  • Kickin' Chicken, 2690 E Dublin-Granville Rd (at intersection of Cleveland Ave and Rt. 161), (614) 890-8900

  • Kool Kat Club, 1536 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201-1121, (614) 299-5287

  • Little Brothers, (Formerly Stache's), 100 N. High St., Coulmbus, OH, 43201, USA, ph/fax: (614) 421-2025, contact: Dan Dougan, (614) 421-2032, (M-F 2-8pm) capacity: 400

  • Ludlows, 485 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 224-1212, fax: (614) 241-2080, <bulldogpro@aol.com> contact: Lori Timmons, ph: (614) 224-3808 capacity: 700, "Only hires cover bands on weekends."

  • Mulligan's Sports Bar, 8743 Smokey Row Rd., (614) 798-0700

  • Newport Arts & Music Festival - Held in July

  • Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43201, (614) 228-3582/848-6507

  • Northberg Tavern, 2084 N High St., Corner of Frambes & High, Columbus, OH, (614) 421-3667

  • Oldfields Bar & Grill, 1571 N Fourth St., OSU Campus, (614) 291-5598

  • Oldfield's On High, 2590 N High St., OSU Campus, Columbus, OH, (614) 784-0477

  • Outland, 1034 Perry St., betweeb 1st & 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH, (614) 421-2789

  • Rigsby's, 698 N high St, Columbus, OH (614) 461-7888. Wednesday night jazz.

  • Ruby Tuesday, 1978 Summit St., Columbus, OH 43201, (614) 291-8313, Contact: Pat Ryder

  • Short North Tavern, 674 N High St., Columbus, OH (614) 221-2432

  • Skankland Reggae Lounge, 1151 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201, (614) 299-6896, fax: (614) 299-1200 contact: Hugo Roadstar (M-F 11am-9pm) capacity: 400. Reggae lounge.

  • Smiling Rhino, 1726 N High St., Columbus, OH, (614) 294-9960

  • South Heidelburg, 1532 N High St., OSU Campus, Columbus, OH (614) 299-9523, Contact: Tony Warner, cap: 150

  • Stop 42, Lake St., Delaware

  • The Big Easy/Club Dance, 1921 Channingway Center Drive, Columbus, OH, 43232, USA, 614-866-5920, nightclub for 18 and older

  • Tommy Keegan's, 465 S Front St., Columbus, OH (614) 221-9444

  • Victory's, 543 S High St., Columbus, OH (614) 224-0693

  • Vineyard Cafe, 6000 Cooper Rd., Columbus, OH, (614) 890-0000

  • VIP Office Lounge, 5736 Frantz Rd., (614) 761-2728

  • The Whiskey Still, 2271 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH

  • Zuey's Roundback Bar, 4955 Arbor Village Dr, (at Morse), (614) 848-6477

Dayton

  • Avenue Lounge, 4155 Salem Ave., Dayton, OH 45416, (937) 276-9130, Contact: Dr. Dave

  • Aztec Live, Dayton, OH, (937) 277-7470

  • The Brewery, 111 W Water St., Troy, OH 45373-3229, (937) 339-8595, Contact: Dave Fisher

  • Canal St. Tavern, 308 E. First St., Dayton, OH 45402, (513) 461-9343, fax: (513) 228-2450 contact: Mick Montogmery (M 4-7pm) capacity: 200

  • Gilly's, 132 S Jefferson St., Dayton, OH 45402, (937) 228-8414 Contact: Gerry Gillotti (jazz/blues room)

  • Katz Lounge, 1221 E Stroop Rd., Dayton, OH 45429, (937) 294-9554, Contact: Donnie

  • Mixer's, 6664 Brandt Pike, Dayton, OH 45424, (937) 233-8171, Contact: Robin

  • Ned Peppers Bar, 419 E 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402, (937) 224-4888, Contact: Jim Schaffer, Mark Letchel

  • Ned's Roadhouse, 5418 Burkhardt Rd., Dayton, OH 45431, (937) 253-7778, Contact: Dennis

  • The Nite Owl Food & Spirits, 430 E. 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402, (513) 223-0540, contact: Paul Kuppin (11am-7pm), ph: (513) 434-3030 capacity: 120

  • Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402, (937) 223-9205, Contact: Joe Bavaro or Alex.

  • P B Muggs, Inc., 7113 Taylorsville Rd., Dayton, OH 45424, (937) 236-7350, Contact: Nancy

  • Polo's, 2118 N Limestone St., Springfield, OH 45503, (937) 399-4577, Contact: Jeff Beavers

  • Sneekers Spirits & Eatery, 588 ST. RT. 725, Dayton, OH 45459, (937) 438-9417, Contact: Sean Ridley

  • The Submarine Galley/Aardvark Ballroom, 1155 Brown St., Dayton, OH 45409, USA, ph/fax: (513) 223-2929 contact: Ken Gross, New Space Productions (M-F noon-5pm), ph: (513) 278-2801 capacity: 200/700 (2 rooms)

  • Timothy's Bar, 1818 Brown St., Dayton, OH 45409, (937) 222-7666, Contact: Marty or Paul

  • The Trolley Shop, 530 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402, (937) 461-1101, contact: Mike Harbaugh (M-F 6-9pm) capacity: 140

  • Twisters, 2049 E Dorothy Ln, Dayton, OH 45420, (937) 299-2202, Contact: Russ

  • Upper Deck Tavern, 2651 Blanchard, Dayton, OH 45439, (937) 298-3929, Contact: Debbie

  • Wallaby's, 2434 Esquire Rd., Dayton, OH 45432, (937) 427-1800, Contact: Tony Peh

  • Walnut Hills Bar, 1001 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409, (937) 223-1069, Contact: Jimmy or Dennis

  • Wings, 7902 N Dixie Dr., Dayton, OH 45414, (937) 898-0280, Contact: Dennis Hoff

Eaton

Fairfield

  • Judi's Pub, Pleasant Ave., Fairfield, OH

  • Rick's Tavern and Grille, Rick Sizemore, Fairfield, OH, 45014, USA, 513-729-0293

Findlay

Kent

  • The Avenue, 626 N Water, Kent, OH, 44240, (330) 676-0069

  • Brady's Cafe, 426 E Main, Kent, OH, (330) 673-6060

  • The Mantis Gallery, N Water St., Kent, OH, (330) 673-4353. "Punk venue."

  • The Outpost, 4968 State Rte. 43, Kent/Brimfield, OH, (330) 678-9667

  • The Robinhood, 503 E Main St., Kent, OH, (330) 677-0008

  • Susan's Coffe & Tea, 623 E Main, Kent, OH, (330) 677-0101

Kettering

  • Katz Lounge, 1221 E. Stroop, Kettering, OH 45429, (513) 294-9554, contact: Greg Grysico (M-W 8:30-2pm, Th-Sa after 7pm) capacity: 120

  • Twisters, 2049 E Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45420, Contact: Tony Hurley, (937) 299-2202, <fastdat1@aol.com>, "18 and up venue."

Lakewood

  • Blind Lemon, 11729 Detroit St., Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 228-7070, Contact: Stefan (Booking agent)

  • Lakewood Civic Theater, Lakewood, OH

  • The Phantasy Nite Club, 11802 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107-3003, (216) 228-6300

Lorain

  • The Flying Machine
    3970 Josephine St.
    Lorain, OH 44052

Loveland

  • Java Hut & Cyber Cafe, 10576 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland, OH, (513) 697-9910, Fax (513) 697-9868, 

Middletown

  • BC's, Middletown, OH, (513) 425-REDS

Newport

  • Southgate House, Newport, OH

Scioto County

  • Camp Buzz, Wayne National Forest, Vernon Township, Scioto County, OH. Held annually in late June.12 bands, vendors, camping, and more. Contact: Chuck Queen, Cosmic Hermit Producitons, (614) 447-8601, <cosmichermit@geocities.com>

Toledo

  • The Asylum/The Underground, 209 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604, (419) 243-4449 contact: Alberto Spillino or Anthony Makes (M-F 10am-5pm), Pillar Productions, 335 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604, (419) 241-3446 capacity: 1000/500

  • Bait Shop Bar & Grill
    Toledo, OH

  • Club 2000, 23 N. Summit Ave., Toledo, OH 43606, (419) 255-0119 contact: Rob, P.O. Box 50524, Toledo, OH 43605, (419) 697-9041 capacity: 1500/1500

  • Croakie's, 135 Main St., Toledo, OH 43605, (419) 693-5300 contact: Mark White, Inner City Enterprises (M-F 10-6pm), ph: (419) 698-4020 capacity: 800

  • Frankie's Lounge, 308 Main St., Toledo, OH 43605, (419) 691-7463 contact: Mark White, Inner City Enterprises (M-F 10-6pm), ph: (419) 698-4020 capacity: 400

  • The Main Event, 137 Main St., Toledo, OH 43605, (419) 693-5300, fax: (419) 698-4020, contact: Mark White, Inner City Enterprises (M-F 10-6pm), ph: (419) 698-4020 capacity: 600

  • Rusty's Jazz Cafe, 2202 Tedrow Rd., Toledo, OH 43614, (419) 381-9194, fax: (419) 474-3232 contact: Rusty Monroe, ph: (419) 474-8187 (mornings) or club number evenings capacity: 150

  • Whit's End, 3557 Airport Highway, Toledo, OH 43609, (419) 385-3179 contact: Shelley Lupica or Sam (M-F 10am-9pm), ph: (419) 243-4956 capacity: 250

Westlake

  • Savannah Bar & Grill, 30676 Detroit Rd., Westlake, OH 44145, (216) 892-2266, contact: Jim DePaul (M-F 10:30am-12pm) capacity: 125

Youngstown

  • Cedar's, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown, OH 44503, (330) 743-6560, fax: (330) 743-9686 contact: Tom Simon, (Su-M 7:30pm) capacity: 300

  • Nyabinghi, 1229 Salt Springs Rd., Youngstown, OH 44509, Contact: Greg (330) 799-9750, Capacity: 400+

 

 
 

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