Fountain Blues presented by America’s River Roots kicks off April 2. Photo: facebook.com/MyFountainSquare

A new spring and summer music series will kick off at Fountain Square this week.

America’s River Roots — the group behind the Tall Stacks-esque festival coming to Cincinnati this fall — has partnered with 3CDC to launch Fountain Blues, a weekly show featuring a variety of local blues, R&B and soul musicians. Acts are booked by the Cincy Blues Society.

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“Step into the rhythm as the soulful sounds of authentic Blues music fill the Square! Each week, a new talented Blues artist will take the stage, delivering a performance that will leave you wanting more,” reads the event description.

Fountain Blues will be held every Wednesday, starting this week (April 2) from 5-8 p.m. The lineup includes:

  • April 2 – Issac Bluesman & Pork City Slim
  • April 9 – Catrina Campbell and the $2 Pistol
  • April 16 – Jimmy D. Rogers
  • April 23 – Ricky Nye
  • April 30 – Vudu Childe
  • May 7 – John Ford
  • May 14 – Cheryl Renee & Shorty Starr
  • May 21 – Dave Burke & the Heartstrings
  • May 28 – Noah Wotherspoon
  • June 4 – CFG & Family
  • June 11 – Leroy Ellington & The Doghouse Studio Band
  • June 18 – MisterMan & the MOJO Band
  • June 25 – Deuce n’ a Quarter
  • July 2 – Blue Spectrum
  • July 9 – Ben Levin Band
  • July 16 – Tullie Brae
  • July 23 – Teeny Tucker
  • July 30 – MOJO Blues Cats
  • August 6 – Shaun Booker Dammit Band
  • August 13 – Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project
  • August 20 – Lady Joya Band
  • August 27 – Fred Gillessipe and the Swamp Bees

The shows will be held at the Fountain Bar during the spring and fall and at the Fifth Third Bank Center Stage during the summer.

Learn more about Fountain Blues at myfountainsquare.com.

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This article appears in Mar 19 – Apr 2, 2025.

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