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Wednesday Demonstration
Hailing from Northeast, OH, Wednesday Demonstration pride themselves on high-energy music and live shows. Their motto is "Punk rock, power chords, and protest songs."
Singer/guitarist Chris Dum, a college professor, founded the band in 2022. Wednesday Demonstration is the result of a childhood spent listening to Green Day and Peter, Paul, & Mary, while watching his parents protest against nuclear weapons and the School of Americas. Joining Chris are Dave on guitar, Alex on backing vocals, Liam on bass, and Freja on drums.
Wednesday Demonstration has played over 60 shows, including multiple local festivals, benefit shows, and has opened for touring label acts such as Keep Flying, Joystick, Grumpster, and Blind Adam and the Federal League.
https://wednesdaydemonstration.com/
Wexford
Wexford hails from Sandusky, Ohio. With a sound that blends alternative, punk, and post-hardcore influences, their music is characterized by driving rhythms, intricate guitar work, and raw, emotive vocals.
Wexford's influences are varied and the combination makes for a unique sound. Key Influences include: Hot Water Music, Texas is the Reason, Fugazi, Hum, Rival Schools, Quicksand, Social Distortion, Dinosaur Jr, Jimmy Eat World, Darkest Hour, Black flag, MC5, Jane's Addiction, Tool, System of a Down, Dashboard Confessional, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies, The B-52's, and many more.
The band features Shawn Daley on bass, bringing over 20 years of experience as a touring musician, producer, and studio engineer. Chris French, drums, is a seasoned veteran who has toured extensively. He has been a studio musician on many projects. His talent and showmanship are unmatched. Andy Kohlmann, a talented singer-songwriter, provides compelling vocals and guitar work. Completing the lineup is Dave Mueller, guitarist and vocalist, who grew up a passionate music fan in the DC hardcore/post-hardcore scene. Together they create a unique blend of music that resonates deeply with their audience.
https://www.wexfordband.com/
Alex Kasznel & the Board of Directors
Since they started making music together in 2023, Cincinnati-based trio Alex Kasznel & the Board of Directors have developed a sound some call "surprisingly un-whiny," a style they affectionately refer to as "pop punk for grownups." Their debut album Everything's Important & Nothing Matters was released in May of 2023, and was followed up by 2 EPs: 2023's Parachute and 2024's Board Music for Bored People.
The Board of Directors are working hard to foster a stronger music scene in their hometown and surrounding areas, and are always eager for opportunities to reach a wider network of audiences and other bands alike to further that mission. They have played in cities across 15 states, and have self-produced The Company Picnic Music Festival. The DIY trio are known for their energetic and witty stage presence, and their catchy music and clever lyrics.
The BoD finished out 2024 with a new EP release, and have more news coming from the Boardroom soon!
https://akandthebod.com/
Hogan's Last Smash
Hogan's Last Smash is a Ska Punk band from North East Ohio. Eat hot dogs and go to work forever.
https://linktr.ee/hoganslastsmash
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