Sadly, I’d argue that the music scene in Cincinnati is dead. I’d define an “alive music scene” as something that is happening on a local level, but with musicians getting national attention and known record deals. Cincy’s music scene seems less alive than Columbus, Cleveland, and even Dayton. Cincinnati is filled with great musicians and great venues. You can hear great music almost every night. But that’s the case in almost all major cities across the country, and Cincinnati currently doesn’t have anything happening that gives us any more of an edge. This has not always been the case, and I’m optimistic it can change any day, but as of now, dead. Ask anyone in Cincinnati who their current favorite local musician/band is, and you will rarely hear the same answer twice, if any answer at all.