
Friday, July 8, 2022 7pm – 10 pm
ArtsConnect Front Lawn
9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH
𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Ralph & The Rhythm Hounds
Blues In The Schools Band
ArtsConnect partners with the Cincy Blues Society to bring you a night of award-winning entertainment, signature craft brews and mouth-watering barbecue! Join us for the first Blues, Brews and BBQ event Friday, July 8, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the front lawn of the Arts Center, located at 9158 Winton Road. The night will be topped with a chance to win an acoustic electric guitar, amp and case – along with a session of private guitar lessons with ArtsConnect!!!
The Blues

Ralph and the Rhythm Hounds, winner of the 2021 Cincy Blues Challenge and the 2019 Dayton Blues Challenge will be headlining the night.
Ralph and the Rhythm Hounds Blues/Blues Rock/soul blues group is from the Greater Cincinnati area and plays a combination of original material and covers. The group has played and headlined at numerous festivals and venues since 2003.
Check out their album, Mesmerized, on Spotify.
The Brews
High Grain Brewery will be on tap with a few of their top sellers.
Also available in bottle will be Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Miller Lite. A small selection of White Claw will be available as well.
The BBQ
You can find Nick’s BBQ with a line along Winton when it is parked at Citrus Tree. Their menu for the event will be extensive with all kinds of BBQ options for you to enjoy!
An Exciting Give Away!
Your only chance to win a new acoustic electric guitar, amp, guitar strap, case AND 4 free private lessons is if you attend the Blues, Brews and BBQ event on July 8th! Simply register at the Cincy Blues tent . You must be present to win. The drawing will take place at 9:30 PM. No purchase necessary.
The Intermission Show
The Cincy Blues Society created the Blues in Schools program. Current students of the program will perform a 20-minute show during intermission.