Last summer 24-year-old Tom Hirst had an idea for a song that would later thrust him into the musical project of his dreams. It was called “The Seemingly Inconsequential” and […]
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The DeVault Ridge Band busy for the summer
The adage that successful marriage creates a team could never be more true for for one local music couple. Dan and Amanda Devault from Mansfield are a married couple who […]
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Local music scene loaded with April shows
April is a busy month for the local music scene. As temperatures get warmer, however, the bands have seemed to spring forward in a lineup new sounds and warm spirits. […]
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Jeff Bell: an ‘exploratory’ artist from Mansfield
Meet Jeff Bell, a native of Ohio who specializes in the arts. You might have heard his solo music as Jeff Bell, his band’s music by The Northern Junkyard Orchestra, […]
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The Infantry plays with jazz in mind, releases EP
What words typically describe the musical genre of hardcore? Some words might be loud, intense, abrasive, aggressive, or extreme. Although every one of these descriptors apply to The Infantry’s sound, […]
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Rap artist hopes to inspire local hip-hop scene at Friday night show
For Tazjin, a 20-year-old rap artist from Mansfield, rapping has been part of his life since eleven years of age. He began his career by handing out mix tapes of […]
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Mennonite Death Race looks to change Mansfield’s music scene
With a name like Mennonite Death Race, this band is bound to raise eyebrows. If you were to ask Marshall Elgin, Kyle Mock, Gumby, and Matt Shepherd why they chose […]
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La Belafonte playing at Relax for old time’s sake
The Mansfield-native band, La Belafonte, has decided to reunite for one night of “nostalgic fun” on Jan. 5 at Relax, It’s Just Coffee in downtown Mansfield. Miguel Arcero (drums), Michael Davanzo […]
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Sovroncourt offers “lo-fi” musical experience
Meet 32-year-old Cameron Sharp: an original musician, a husband, a teacher, and a photographer. He is most recognized in the community for his band: “sovroncourt.” His music has been described […]
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Mahoney & the Pliers introduce Mansfield to ‘”punx”
Meet four young musicians living in Mansfield who make original music: 23-year-old Earnest Mahoney (lead vocalist), 25-year-old Danny Mastin (drums), 25-year-old Mark “Mux” Canole (guitarist), and 22-year-old Cody Nicolas (guitarist). […]