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The bands will play on long after we’re gone
In the last week or so, Youngstown was treated to two concerts by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acts.
The Vindys have made a name for themselves
I always remember the first time I became aware of The Vindys. It was a random night at least five
Lisbon woods provide perfect setting for film
“Them That Follow” really defied the odds. The film, which was shot mostly in the woods and a few
Valley native lands with Boston Ballet II company
News, updates and milestones from current and former Valley residents who are in the arts and

One last look back on Valley arts and entertainment
At the end of every year, I take stock of the Mahoning Valley’s arts and entertainment scene.
Follow the music to Freed Fest, Fiction Forest
The Summer Festival of the Arts is this weekend, a classy and curated artsy event that marks the
Theater program is a feather in Columbiana’s cap
Columbiana is a nice place. But is it the Nicest Place in America? We’ll see. The city has already
Music made in Youngstown on radio program
Dean Anshutz and Anthony LaMarca have been on a quest to unearth records made in Youngstown. The
Rising acts put Nelsonville on rock fest map
Most people pick a rock festival on the basis of its headliners. But for the Nelsonville Music
Apocalyptic Lovers riding high after Whisky show
Apocalyptic Lovers lived the dream recently, when the Valley-based hair-metal rockers played the
LaureLive, Nelsonville rock fests standing tall
Incuya Music Festival is gone after one year. Jamboree in the Hills is on hiatus. And Woodstock

Living the dream: The McCabes sign record deal
The husband-wife musical duo of Terry and Diane McCabe have been living their dream, playing their
The new amphitheater is coming into focus
It has been interesting to watch the new Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre emerge from piles of
Labra Brothers to release first full-length album
IF YOU GO What: The Labra Brothers record release show, with Spirit of the Bear, Ohio Weather
Singer won’t be horsing around at Equine Affaire
Candace Campana was a natural choice to sing at this year’s Equine Affaire. The singer from
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