Bands and Venues

Cincinnati Blues Artists

Please check out these great performers at one of their upcoming gigs or go to their web sites to find our more about them. The ones marked in bold are Cincy Blues Society members. Let’s support our fellow Blues Society members as they help make Cincinnati a great Blues city!
Last updated 12-16-25.

Looking for live music this weekend? For event listings, blues jams, and meetings, visit the Events Calendar.

Looking for live music this weekend? For event listings, blues jams, and  meetings, visit the Events Calendar.

Cincinnati Blues Clubs

These places have been know to host, support, encourage or otherwise participate in promoting Blues music locally. Contact the venue directly if you plan to visit.

Cincinnati East
  • Belterra Park, 6301 Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati OH, 513-232-8000
  • DeSha’s, 11320 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery OH, 513-247-9933
  • Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Rd Loveland, OH 513-791-2753
  • Silverton Café, 7203 Montgomery Ave. Cincinnati 513-791-2922
  • Stanley’s Pub, 323 Stanley Avenue Cincinnati 513-871-6249
Cincinnati West

Cincinnati North

  • Club Trio, 5744 Springdale Rd Cincinnati 513-385-1005
  • Fretboard Brewery, 5800 Creek Rd, Blue Ash OH, 513-914-4677
  • McCauley’s Pub, 6750 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati OH, 513-489-4047
  • The Show on 42, 9933 State Rte 42 West Chester, OH 513-777-2920
  • The Meritage, 40 Village Sq, Cincinnati OH, 513-376-8134
Downtown/Central
  • Arnold’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. 8th St Cincinnati 513-421-6234
  • BrewRiver Creole Kitchen, 4632 Eastern Ave. Cincinnati 513- 861-2484
  • Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati OH, 513-861-7625
  • Wiedemann’s Brewery and Tap Room 4811 Vine Street Saint Bernard, OH 45217 513-482-6970
Northern KY
  • Belterra Casino, 777 Belterra Dr, Florence IN, 812-427-7777
  • Madison Theater, 730 Madison Avenue Covington, KY 859-491-2444
  • Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington St. Newport 859-581-0100
  • Southgate House Revival, 111 E. 6th St, Newport KY, 859-431-2201
Greater Cincinnati Region

  • Madison Inn, 101 Front St Middletown, OH 513-424-9261
  • The Twenty One, 21 Park Place West College Corner, IN 47003

Looking for live music this weekend? For event listings, blues jams, and meetings, visit the Events Calendar.