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.

​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. 

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

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!

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.

Foster & Root at Mansion Hill! Come for an evening of classics from the 50s, 60s, and some Rockabilly thrown in!

Born from a loose East Row collective known as Love Sausage, Smokin’ Zeus emerged after years of Tuesday‑night basement sessions dedicated to shaping songs of vocalist and songwriter Bill Kreutzjans. What began as a creative hang evolved into a band built on risk‑taking, genre‑bending, and writing the kind of rock songs best paired with whiskey straight from the bottle.

Smokin’ Zeus features Kreutzjans on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Berklee‑trained guitarist, producer, and engineer Ashley Shepherd; longtime Cincinnati bassist Greg Greene; and Texas‑bred drummer Aaron Williams. Together, they deliver a sound that’s gritty, melodic, and unapologetically fun — a modern rock outfit with deep roots and zero fear of exploring new territory.

25 years after we began making music together, we are back to where we started as a trio; this time as Tootsie Sugars. Originally instrumental, we are now a full service rock band, showcasing a life spanning catalog of original music. Having recorded several albums and performing all across the nation doing everything from blues and funk to country to hip hop, we proudly present our most genuine sound to date. We're thankful to Mansion Hill Tavern for hosting our very first performance as Tootsie Sugars. This is not one to miss.

Focusing on the magic of improvisation, the MJT brings songs to life in various styles and genres, as well as paying homage to some of the greatest blues, rock, funk, and jazz guitarists that have lived. Featuring Jake Alvarez on drums, Greg Skinner on bass, bringing you a night full of great music.

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 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!

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.

Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings have been playing the blues worldwide for over 25 years, regularly appearing at clubs and festivals worldwide. Years on the road with blues legends such as John Primer, Eddy Clearwater, and most recently James Cotton have made Tom Holland one of the most in demand blues artists on the scene today!

Featuring Ben Levin

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.

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. 

Ben Walz has been performing in the Greater Cincinnati area since 1993. A fixture on the local club circuit, he released his debut album "Circles Around the Sun" in 2001 to critical success. His second release "Days Like These" was released in 2003 and well received by his loyal fan base. Since the release of "Days Like These" he has continued to write and perform regionally and internationally. Ben is currently working on the release of new EP slated for release in the fall.

A Cincinnati based band playing all different styles of blues & other music, with our own seasoning! Featuring Johnny Fink on guitar and Gina McCann on vocals.

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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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!

Winners of six Independent Blues Awards, including Artist of the Year (Cathy Lemons) and Song of the Year (“Godless Land”), The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s premier six-piece blues-soul band. Fronted by fiery Dallas-raised vocalist Cathy Lemons and New Jersey harmonica master/vocalist Phil Berkowitz, the group delivers a throwback mix of blues, soul, rock, gospel, and Americana with impassioned vocals and electrifying interplay.

Since 2015, The Lucky Losers have toured nationally across 46 states, released five critically acclaimed albums, and earned 6 national awards, 25 nominations, and two International Songwriting Competition finalist honors. Their discography includes A Winning Hand (2015), In Any Town (2016), Blind Spot (2018), Godless Land (2020), and Standin’ Pat (2022). Each has charted internationally and received praise from major outlets including Downbeat, Living Blues, Elmore, and Blues Music Magazine.

With a full band sound, raw authenticity, and undeniable chemistry, The Lucky Losers continue to captivate audiences and critics alike—cementing their reputation as one of the most compelling blues acts of their generation.

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.