MidWest Friends Fest

MidWest Friends Fest MAY 28+29+30, 2026
The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY Already, we’ve seen some great progress in the area. And from there, who knows? It doesn’t matter.

What we do is simple: As fans of music, and avid supporters of our local music scene, we want to make the area more accessible to bands and more artist friendly by setting up shows, hosting bands, and helping them out in any way that we can. We’ve set up and held shows with touring acts making their way through Southwest Ohio for the first time. We’ve made friends with some of the most sincere, ta

lented bands in several different scenes right now. And we ask nothing in return – only that the bands enjoy themselves, and that if they do, they let others know. We’re not just interested in seeing our local scene in Cincinnati thrive. It is our hope to be able to help build and support a network of bands and venues in order to help facilitate communication between some of the other major (and minor) metropolitan areas of Southwest Ohio, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. The Lonely House isn’t just a place, it’s an idea. We want to see a vital, thriving music scene. We don’t differentiate between genres. We don’t want to see one scene or the other growing. Punk, Indie, Hip-Hop, Rock, Metal, Hardcore. It’s all music, and we would like to help whoever we can. No posturing, no self-service. If you’re making sincere music, if you’re passionate about what you’re doing, and what others are doing, then we’re going to be great friends. And that’s what music is all about, right? The Lonely House was founded in July of 2011 by Jared William Bowers, but has grown to include several friends and colleagues from throughout Southwest Ohio.

Next Friday we are BACK at Esoteric Brewing Company!We've missed our Esoteric\\Sounds Series so much we've put together ...
06/04/2026

Next Friday we are BACK at Esoteric Brewing Company!

We've missed our Esoteric\\Sounds Series so much we've put together a lineup with FOUR incredible musicians to kick off the second half of the year for us inside The Parlor.

Currently on tour, catch Chad Price Peace Coalition - vocalist for All and Drag The River - performing an intimate acoustic set, and his pal and ours, Sammy Kay, will be joining him alongside our new friend Deej and old friend T. Lipscomb!

Music starts at 7, and it's free and all ages, with great drinks and food available for you to check out.

We'll see you there.

Next up for us? We'll be back at The Southgate House Revival for a fundraising event benefiting our friends at SofaBurn ...
06/03/2026

Next up for us? We'll be back at The Southgate House Revival for a fundraising event benefiting our friends at SofaBurn Inc.

Fully seated, two great bands, done by 9, with all proceeds going towards subsidizing healthcare for artists and musicians.

Thanks to CincyMusic for the shout!

On Sunday, June 7th, MidWest Friends Fest hosts a seated fundraising event dedicated to supporting SofaBurn Inc., at The Southgate House Revival featuring Red Bud Trio and Mavis Guitar!

Please help our friend if you can.
06/03/2026

Please help our friend if you can.

Friends,
Our dear friend, teammate, & partner Ashly Montgomery was horribly injured in a hit and run while crossing the street on May 28th. Her body was sent over 40 feet from the impact of the car, shattering her pelvis, hip, and some internal organs. Thanks to the quick actions of a bystander, CPR was performed immediately, and 911 was called, saving her life. Following the crash, Ashly underwent an extensive 10 hour surgery to try to repair some of the damage. She has many surgeries and a very long road to recovery ahead of her.

Donations will help ease the burden of medical expenses, rehab costs, family and travel expenses, and everyday living expenses while we learn how long the road to recovery is going to be.

Ashly is the kindest soul to all that are privileged to know her, and the first to offer help to others in need. Now is our time to help her and take some of the pain and burden off of her and her family as she focuses on her recovery.

https://gofund.me/83d1ffb68

Space Colonel Management

Couldn't have asked for better partners and collaborators, or a better beer, to help celebrate this year's fest. Forever...
06/02/2026

Couldn't have asked for better partners and collaborators, or a better beer, to help celebrate this year's fest.

Forever in debt to Esoteric Brewing Company for their kindness and generosity in helping bring this year's fest to life.

06/01/2026

My next single, It Must Have Been Me, is a song about the heartbreak of realizing you “weren’t the one” for someone you planned a future with.

This song will be everywhere June 26th! Come celebrate the release with us at the MUSIC VIDEO premiere at Radio Artifact the next day.

Ticket link and pre-save link are in the comments. ⬇️

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