#1 Billboard Blues Chart, August 2024
Winner, Blues Foundation Best Independent Blues Album 2024

Piper & the Hard Times delivers intense, eclectic and rhythmically dynamic blues-based music flavored with R&B, soul and rock. The band has an instrumental prowess that enables them to improvise with flair, while still creating music that has a melodic appeal that can immediately connect with audiences who want both a high degree of musical competence and songs with strong grooves and catchy hooks. In January 2024 they took top honors in the band division at the prestigious International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee. The core of the band, Al “Piper” Green, Steve Eagon, and Dave Colella have been playing and writing together for over 20 years. Over the course of three days in February 2024, Nashville-based Piper & the Hard Times held court in the legendary Ronnie’s Place at Soundstage Studios in Nashville to record Revelation. The album features a collection of 12 original songs deeply anchored in the blues from the New Orleans-flavored groove of “Trouble Man” to the Texas shuffle “The Hard Times”, the funk-rock “Heart for Sale”, and the slow ache and emotion of “Twenty Long Years.”

One of America’s premier blues-roots artists, Piper & the Hard Times has been delighting audiences across the South for nearly 20 years.. When you listen to their new album, you’ll hear poignant, inspired "from the soul" music from these talented players who love making music together. You can hear that energy and vitality in Revelation which debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart the week of August 27th, 2014.

Piper states, “I’ve never been prouder of anything we’ve ever done. The new album captured us in every way imaginable.”

The band will be joined by Casey Gomez of CFG & the Family.

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The Angela Combs Band

Angela has formed her own band with fantastic musicians and friends. The band has soulful harmonies and grooves from the Delta. Angela describes her sound as “hippie soul”

The Bluesiest Cats around! Come out for an evening with one of Cincinnati's premier blues bands - the Mojo Blues Cats!!

A pillar of the region’s rock and blues scene! Come join us for a rockin' night with the Doug Hart Band!

Annette Shepherd & Friends

It’s pre war blues, old school country, southern gospel and the history behind the music. John Ford assimilates the blues of the 1920’s and 30’s, the blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, a bit of 1940's country and a pinch of gospel rhythm, and comes up with his own brand of the roots experience.

Mansion Hill Tavern is proud to present John's latest project in a full four-piece band format - the John Ford Blues Society.

Floyd and Don bring two part harmonies, percussion and guitar to every song in their 9 decade repertoire that spans most genres to give everyone a song to groove to. You’ll probably sing along, tap a toe, and even dance a bit. One thing is for sure…you’ll have a great time!

Rick “Bam” Powell is a veteran singing drummer who did quite a bit of road work with Le Blanc and Carr, a couple of Muscle Shoals, Alabama recording session musicians. They did extensive touring, along with several national TV shows. They opened on four of the last five Lynrd Skynrd shows before the awful crash. Bam did a stint in Florida with Brutus, featuring guitarist Scott Hendersen, and then stayed down south until The Raisins called him home to Cincinnati, Ohio. Since The Raisins split, Bam has played with some of Cincinnati’s finest musicians in bands such as The Goshorn Brothers, The Bluebirds, Stagger Lee, Tickled Pink, Bucket, and of course, Bam Powell and The Troublemakers. There have been a variety of “Troublemakers,” but these days you’ll generally hear Mike Fletcher on bass/vocals, Pete Benoit on guitar/vocals, Randy Villars on sax and keys, and Bam on drums and vocals. These guys all played together, along with Lee Everitt, in The Tim Goshorn Band. Bam has recorded three solo CD’s and several discs with the above mentioned groups.

Five-Time BMA Winner John Németh comes to Mansion Hill!

“One of the best vocalists working today, John Németh has received a multitude of nominations for Blues Blast and Blues Music Awards, with four consecutive BMA nominations for the B.B King Entertainer Of The Year Award. His live shows highlight his dynamic stage presence, super-tight band, and a wealth of original songs that range from down-home blues to fervent ballads.”

— Blues Blast Magazine

As a teenager in the early ‘90s growing up in the muddy potato fields of Idaho, John Németh was drawn to the hard-edged hip hop sounds and rock bands of the day, until a friend, Tom Moore, introduced him to the Junior Wells and Buddy Guy classic “Hoodoo Man Blues.” Together they formed Fat John & the 3 Slims, which is still regarded as a legendary band in the Boise region. It didn’t take long before he was releasing his own recordings, “The Jack Of Harps” (2002) and “Come And Get It” (2004), featuring Junior Watson, and performing in Junior Watson’s band.

John relocated to San Francisco in 2004, where he had the bitter-sweet good fortune to undertake a two-year stint with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, filling in for the ailing Sam Myers. Németh immersed himself in the deep musical waters of the Bay area, absorbing more of the soul and funk grooves of what he calls “the early East Bay Grease sound” of San Francisco and Oakland bands.

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The Bluesiest Cats around! Come out for an evening with one of Cincinnati's premier blues bands - the Mojo Blues Cats!!

Scotty Bratcher, born October 31, 1987, began playing guitar at an age that it became second nature to him, he was 2. Scotty has played with and opened for names like Ted Nugent, Little Texas, Blue Oyster Cult, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Chris Duarte, Anthony Gomes, Foghat, Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie and Wayne Baker Brooks, Bob Margolin, Eddie "the Chief" Clearwater, Lonnie Mack, Walter Trout, .38 Special, Styx, Peter Frampton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tinsley Ellis, Lou Graham of Foreigner, Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band, Delbert McClinton, Lee Roy Parnell, and many more. As of 2007 and since, Scotty also joined forces with Noah Hunt, lead singer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band, as the guitar player and 2nd vocalist of the group The 420 Allstars featuring Noah Hunt.

Danny Frazier was born the son of a Pentecostal preacher. Raised in Texas the family eventually moved to Ohio where Danny's father was born. Danny put his first band together in 1991 and landed the house gig at the River Saloon on Covington landing. He was discovered there and signed to Decca records where he recorded a critically acclaimed album with the band Frazier River. They had two pick hit videos on CMT and billboard radio play. Danny has continued as a full time musician and father of five beautiful children. He now resides in northern Kentucky.

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Get ready as the new blues jam series at Mansion Hill continues with our good friend Jamie Carr!

Come out to Mansion Hill, grab a drink, sign up, and sit in. This is a classic blues Jam format, so bring an instrument and sign yourself into the signup sheet when you get here. All skill levels are welcome — regulars and first-timers alike.

Sean Geil is a founding member of Cincinnati's The Tillers, and has spent the last seventeen years traveling the country, writing songs and performing everywhere from living rooms to major music festivals.
When not with The Tillers, he performs solo and with a wide array of collaborators, playing traditional country blues and folk songs on guitar and banjo, versions of his band's work, and originals from his 20+ years of writing and performing.
Sean’s passionate vocals and dynamic down home picking and songwriting have made him a mainstay in the regional music scene.

The Angela Combs Band

Angela has formed her own band with fantastic musicians and friends. The band has soulful harmonies and grooves from the Delta. Angela describes her sound as “hippie soul”

​An evening with the Noah Wotherspoon Band

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​Noah Wotherspoon is an absolutely phenomenal and captivating musician, who found his calling at a young age, and made a name for himself as one of the leading musicians, and blues guitarists, to rein from Dayton, Ohio.

Noah first began playing guitar at the age of 11, and by 15 he was fronting his own band, Noah and the Stratocats. Only a year after their incarnation, the band quickly picked up speed, and they found themselves performing in front of thousands at the prestigious, Chicago Blues Fest, where they would continue to appear for the next 8 years. It was in Chicago that Noah was discovered by Jimmy D. Lane (son of blues legend Jimmy Rogers), leading to the recording and release of his debut album on APO Records “Buzz Me”, featuring the legendary Hubert Sumlin. 

A pillar of the region’s rock and blues scene! Come join us for a rockin' night with the Doug Hart Band!

Floyd and Don bring two part harmonies, percussion and guitar to every song in their 9 decade repertoire that spans most genres to give everyone a song to groove to. You’ll probably sing along, tap a toe, and even dance a bit. One thing is for sure…you’ll have a great time!

It’s pre war blues, old school country, southern gospel and the history behind the music. John Ford assimilates the blues of the 1920’s and 30’s, the blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, a bit of 1940's country and a pinch of gospel rhythm, and comes up with his own brand of the roots experience.

Mansion Hill Tavern is proud to present John's latest project in a full four-piece band format - the John Ford Blues Society.

The Tempted Souls Band’s roots are in the Blues genre. Our set lists consist of Blues, R&B, Memphis Soul, and an eclectic mix of standards with that blues “feel.” The band has been performing since 2004. We perform at a variety of Blues festivals and other events. Each of the band members are top-notch trained musicians who have studied and worked at their craft for decades. It shows through the quality of music performed

Souls, funk, rock, and blues from Ohio with love.

Matt Waters is a Cincinnati based singer-songwriter who's been recording and touring since 2017. He's opened for acts such as Luke Combs, Wheatus, AJR, Judah & the Lion, and many more.

More than just a Blues-Rock artist, award-winning guitar player Sonny Moorman balances his signature smoking-hot riffs with a hard-rocking precision and feel born deep in the Blues ethos. Seeming to channel inspiration from elsewhere, his world-class playing is at once both transcendental and firmly grounded in reality, captivating audiences nationwide. The music is original, complex and never stale, with relatable lyrics and a sound that conjures up masters like Duane Allman, Lonnie Mack, and Freddy King. Still, Moorman has forged his own intoxicating style throughout his decades-long career, which firmly establishes him as one of the last great authentic roadhouse players.

Scotty Bratcher, born October 31, 1987, began playing guitar at an age that it became second nature to him, he was 2. Scotty has played with and opened for names like Ted Nugent, Little Texas, Blue Oyster Cult, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Chris Duarte, Anthony Gomes, Foghat, Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie and Wayne Baker Brooks, Bob Margolin, Eddie "the Chief" Clearwater, Lonnie Mack, Walter Trout, .38 Special, Styx, Peter Frampton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tinsley Ellis, Lou Graham of Foreigner, Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band, Delbert McClinton, Lee Roy Parnell, and many more. As of 2007 and since, Scotty also joined forces with Noah Hunt, lead singer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band, as the guitar player and 2nd vocalist of the group The 420 Allstars featuring Noah Hunt.

Danny Frazier was born the son of a Pentecostal preacher. Raised in Texas the family eventually moved to Ohio where Danny's father was born. Danny put his first band together in 1991 and landed the house gig at the River Saloon on Covington landing. He was discovered there and signed to Decca records where he recorded a critically acclaimed album with the band Frazier River. They had two pick hit videos on CMT and billboard radio play. Danny has continued as a full time musician and father of five beautiful children. He now resides in northern Kentucky.

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Annette Shepherd & Friends

Rick “Bam” Powell is a veteran singing drummer who did quite a bit of road work with Le Blanc and Carr, a couple of Muscle Shoals, Alabama recording session musicians. They did extensive touring, along with several national TV shows. They opened on four of the last five Lynrd Skynrd shows before the awful crash. Bam did a stint in Florida with Brutus, featuring guitarist Scott Hendersen, and then stayed down south until The Raisins called him home to Cincinnati, Ohio. Since The Raisins split, Bam has played with some of Cincinnati’s finest musicians in bands such as The Goshorn Brothers, The Bluebirds, Stagger Lee, Tickled Pink, Bucket, and of course, Bam Powell and The Troublemakers. There have been a variety of “Troublemakers,” but these days you’ll generally hear Mike Fletcher on bass/vocals, Pete Benoit on guitar/vocals, Randy Villars on sax and keys, and Bam on drums and vocals. These guys all played together, along with Lee Everitt, in The Tim Goshorn Band. Bam has recorded three solo CD’s and several discs with the above mentioned groups.

The 1865

Get greasy! Prestige Grease comes once again to the Hill with superbly crafted blues and rock, completely unburdened by rehearsal or any kind of preparation.

Get ready as the new blues jam series at Mansion Hill continues with local guitar great Mason Johnson!

Come out to Mansion Hill, grab a drink, sign up, and sit in. This is a classic blues Jam format, so bring an instrument and sign yourself into the signup sheet when you get here. All skill levels are welcome — regulars and first-timers alike.

Floyd and Don bring two part harmonies, percussion and guitar to every song in their 9 decade repertoire that spans most genres to give everyone a song to groove to. You’ll probably sing along, tap a toe, and even dance a bit. One thing is for sure…you’ll have a great time!

Up and coming guitarist Reece Murray brings his band to Mansion Hill Tavern!

The Bluesiest Cats around! Come out for an evening with one of Cincinnati's premier blues bands - the Mojo Blues Cats!!

Sean Geil is a founding member of Cincinnati's The Tillers, and has spent the last seventeen years traveling the country, writing songs and performing everywhere from living rooms to major music festivals.
When not with The Tillers, he performs solo and with a wide array of collaborators, playing traditional country blues and folk songs on guitar and banjo, versions of his band's work, and originals from his 20+ years of writing and performing.
Sean’s passionate vocals and dynamic down home picking and songwriting have made him a mainstay in the regional music scene.

Whether he’s playing haunting blues, straight forward rock, garage band noise or psychedelic fusion – Willie Phoenix delivers. Willie’s career has spanned decades - and so has his passion - never stopping, never failing to deliver jaw-dropping performances with an undeniable edge.