MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield music scene will welcome one of its own on Monday, February 2 when Jonathan Hape stops in to perform at Relax, It’s Just Coffee in […]
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Local artist develops album with the help of home congregation
For Matt Howe and his home church Mosaic, music might work a little differently than most. Howe, the Worship and Arts Director for Mosaic recently led a recording effort of […]
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Mansfield jazz funk band S’yVelt to take stage at Final Friday
Jeff S’yVelt Boyd and Tarkington Johnson, both of Mansfield, are drawn to jazz. The Malabar graduates have played music throughout their lives, whether that be in high school or in […]
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Elec Simon coming to Mansfield for Final Friday Concert
The sounds of STOMP will be coming to Mansfield this weekend. On Aug. 29, the latest Final Friday concert series will feature Elec Simon, a self-described “percussionist, tap dancer, actor, […]
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Kidzrock program brings a new tune to Mansfield
There are some new rock and roll bands in town. And they are all made up of children under the age of 10 years. Richland Academy of the Arts is […]
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Local band Narrow/Arrow looks to rekindle music scene
Meet Narrow/Arrow, a band from Mansfield that describes themselves as an “emo band with a pop agenda and a punx mentality.” The trio prides themselves in creating original music that aims […]
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Local bands to feature prominently in local music festival
Five years ago, a group of friends held a music festival in their backyard in Lexington. Most of the bands performing were metal and hard core bands. Ever since (excluding […]
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Hip-hop artist Taj Torrence seeks originality in music
Taj Torrence, a 21-year-old hip-hop artist from Mansfield, didn’t understand why his mother kept him from his neighborhood friends, but now he has a better understanding. When Torrence was a […]
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Jimmy Warner kicks off DMI concert series on May 30
Jimmy Warner became interested in music as a medium to entertain when he was 13 years old. He plays the electric guitar in his five-piece band, but he described himself […]
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OH70 brings ‘cool jazz’ to Richland County
OH70 is a local band comprised of seven community members who have a passion for music. They dub their style as cool jazz and take great pride in bringing this […]