American Roots

Tuesdays, May 29 – Aug 28, 2012: 7-10pm

Today’s contemporary country and rock music has its roots in many traditional American forms, from bluegrass and folk to rockabilly and honky tonk. Luckily, Cincinnati is a hotbed of roots music, with lots of talented acts offering modern takes on these traditional sounds. Visit the Square on Tuesdays this summer to get in touch with your American roots.

2012 Line Up:

May 29: Opener: Sleepin’ Dogs
Headliner: Stagger Lee

June 5: Opener: Daniel Joseph Dorff
Headliner: Jake Speed & the Freddies

June 12:Opener: Kelly Thomas and the Fabulous Pickups
Headliner: The Kentucky Struts

June 19: Opener: Wild Carrot & the Roots Band
Headliner: Magnolia Mountain

June 26: Opener: The Evans Collective
Headliner: Josh Eagle and the Harvest City

July 3: Opener: Sassy Molasses
Headliner: Shiny & The Spoon

July 10: Opener: World Choir Games
Headliner: Browngrass

July 17: Opener: –
Headliner: The Dallas Moore Band

July 24: Opener: Shoot Out the Lights
Headliner: Straw Boss

July 31: Opener: Tex Schramm and the Radio King Cowboys
Headliner: The Sidecars

August 7: Opener: The Turkeys
Headliner: Pure Grain