Schedule of Events

MARCH 16, 2025

6:30 PM ALL EVENING OPEN MIC

Sign up at 6:00 PM to perform 1 -2 songs. 8 minute limit.
Sound system will be set up.

BEFORE THE LEO

5:15 PM  GUITAR ROUNDTABLE Workshop Mike Helm leads this forum for players of any skill level to exchange ideas so we can all make better music together. Bring a question, share a tip. Learn a new lick or chord. Gain a new perspective, share your own with us. Enrich your guitar experience.

5:15 PM  Open Jam

Anyone can bring songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.

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MARCH 23, 2025

PERFORMANCES  6:40 - 9:00 PM

1ST SET FAMILY & FRIENDS

An ensemble featuring Anne Roush and Sarah Rogers on vocals, Bill Rogers on mandolin, Barry Jones on lead guitar and Dick Males on bass. The set will feature a blend of engaging traditional folk and singer/songwriter tunes.

2ND SET RAISE THE ROOF

Raise the Roof is the 2024 Barbershop Harmony Society Senior International Quartet Champion. Their rich, close harmonies have been described as "a wonderful wall of sound." Join Steve, Marco, Tom & Nat for a truly enjoyable evening of music.

3RD SET DAVID SINGLEY

David Singley is a singer-songwriter-guitarist from Saint Paul, MN, whose music is born of the street, the country, and the academy. A veteran of backing world-class artists and performers, he has recently joined the Great Resignation and set his sights on his own artistic pursuits. His last album, The Long, Slow Fuse of Night, charted on Americana radio for several months. His influences include all the great singer-songwriters of the 1970s.

BEFORE THE LEO

5:15 PM Old Time Jam

Join this song circle to lead and play along to old songs written before the folk revival.

5:15 PM Open Jam
Anyone can bring songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.

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MARCH 30, 2025

PERFORMANCES  6:40 - 9:00 PM

1ST SET RIEGLER SOUND WAYS

Ed and Sharon Riegler invite you to enjoy Ed’s original songs, some of which have been written since his second album “Good To Be Here”. Sharon was involved with editing, and helping with vocals, melodica and bass.  They will also perform some familiar covers from a multi-decade palette of standards. Ed and Sharon will appreciate your listening support.

2ND SET DAVE HAWKINS

“Dave is a rare find in this world of hyped, derivative and bottom line-driven music…he has broadened his work to include many influences from the best of rich musical forms usually found elsewhere in the world.”--Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) He plays with Perfect Men, Bobby Fisher and Stan Ginn

3RD SET ANNA AND THE DEEPER WELL

They started as the father-daughter-duo Anna and Milovan. The group has been playing for over ten years in the Greater Cincinnati area. In 2012 they added Anna's husband, Luke Moderwell, to the band. Their music contains an eclectic mix of  blues, jazz, folk, originals, and pop.

BEFORE THE LEO

5:15 PM Shape Notes

Join Rich Overturf and Ray Rechenberg to explore the beauty of shape-note singing. This is 4-part acapella singing in a casual and participatory environment. No instruments-just bring your voices!

5:15 PM Open Jam
Anyone can bring songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.

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APRIL 6, 2025

PERFORMANCES  6:40 - 9:00 PM

1ST SET CHRIS LEE

Now an acoustic guitar player, early influences were Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple/Rainbow and Queen. Tito Jackson, Keith Partridge and Ace Frehley of Kiss were the first musicians who influenced Chris to play the guitar. “Growing up, heavy metal was my favorite to play... But now…, I can find enjoyment in playing any genre of music. I am thoroughly a fan of playing the guitar.”

2ND SET NEVER2LATE

George Cooley and Victor Lloyd have been singing together for probably 30 years. Known for their harmonies, NeverTooLate was a trio that performed at Summer Fair, Harmony night at the Leo, Edensong and various venues in Mt Adams and Oakley. The duo reunited for performances in early 2024. 

3RD SET JILL & BOBBY

Jill Denton and Bobby Fisher first joined forces in the progressive bluegrass band, the Smyth Brothers, followed by the much loved country rock band, Coyote. Theirs’ is a chemistry that creates a unique energy in their music and a confidence that only comes from years of playing together. Jill’s powerful and beautiful voice along with Bobby’s dynamic guitar skills and vocal harmonies.

BEFORE THE LEO

3:00 PM 1ST SUNDAY RISE UP SINGING                           

Tell all your friends and bring the kids! Everyone picks songs from Rise Up Singing and Rise Again song books which are available to purchase or to use in the circle. The incredible Al Wauligman will lead us on the piano.

4:15 PM Back to Basics workshop 

For anyone who wants to refine their technique, and share their experience with others. Newcomers are encouraged to come. Easy chords and transitions…. plus easy tempo and strumming are the focus of this group.

5:15 PM Open Jam
Anyone can bring songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.

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APRIL 13, 2025

PERFORMANCES  6:40 - 9:00 PM

1ST SET DAVE JOHNSON

Leo regular, David Johnson, has assembled a group of fellow QCB musicians to back him up in his yet to be named band. Come listen to his special brand of folk music with David on guitar and vocals, Cynthia McCarthy on ukulele and vocals, Dick Males on upright bass and Neil Harrell on round neck Dobro and harmonica.

2ND SET PINE RIDGE PARTNERS

Leo favorites Warren and Judy Waldron play all kinds of traditional Appalachian music, from dance tunes to country duets and everything in between, including doing hoedown square dances..

3RD SET THE FARMER AND THE CROW

With more than a decade of performances, the legendary Ma Crow plays bluegrass, americana and Old-time Mountain music along with Dale Farmer, creator of the film The Mountain Minor, and longtime band member with the Back Porch Hounds and Jerichho Old-time Band. Together, The Farmer and the Crow perform both originals and creative interpretations of forgotten gems.

BEFORE THE LEO

4:30 PM KITH AND KIN  STORY GATHERING PROJECT

Trained story gatherers from the Urban Appalachian Community Coalition will be on hand to record your story of what family means to you. It is quick and easy! Bring a photo or object that says family to you, and offer your story to join others on their website  https://www.uacckithandkin.org/about-the-story-gathering-project. Contact Pauletta Hansel at storyproject@uacvoice.org with questions.

5:15 PM Songwriters Collaborative

Come and share your songs with other songwriters for encouragement and friendly critiques.

5:15 PM Open Jam
Anyone can bring songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.

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APRIL 20, 2025

6:30 PM ALL EVENING OPEN MIC

Sign up at 6:00 PM to perform 1 -2 songs. 8 minute limit.
Sound system will be set up.

BEFORE THE LEO

5:15 PM  GUITAR ROUNDTABLE Workshop Mike Helm leads this forum for players of any skill level to exchange ideas so we can all make better music together. Bring a question, share a tip. Learn a new lick or chord. Gain a new perspective, share your own with us. Enrich your guitar experience.

5:15 PM  Open Jam

Anyone can bring songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.

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