LOCAL BLUES JAM – Mansion Hill Tavern with host Scotty Bratcher
April 25, 2027 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Scotty Bratcher is an American blues rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his gritty vocals, blazing guitar solos, and raw, soulful tone.
Early Life and Prodigious Start
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- Birthdate: Born on October 31, 1987.
- Hometown: Hails from Middletown, Ohio.
- Child Prodigy: Began playing the guitar at age two.
- Local Jams: Attended open jams and sat in with local bands by age 10.
- Full-Time Status: Declared himself a full-time musician at age 12.
- First Album: Released his debut record when he was just 12 years old.
Musical Influences and Style
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- Roots: Draws heavy inspiration from classic American blues and rock history.
- Influences: Deeply influenced by legendary guitarists Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix.
- Sound: Blends a contemporary edge with traditional blues, characterized by contagious rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.
Career Highlights and Collaborations
- Industry Representation: Signed with Nashville-based WBA Entertainment in October 2014.
- Major Stage Credits: Opened for or shared the stage with a massive roster of legendary acts, including:
- Ted Nugent
- Buddy Guy
- Joe Bonamassa
- Peter Frampton
- Styx and Foghat
- Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band
Mansion Hill Tavern, located in Newport, Kentucky, is greater Cincinnati’s oldest live music venue and a renowned historic blues “Juke Joint”. Operating as a bar since the 1940s, it is known for hosting legendary and emerging blues acts, and serving Southern-style tavern food.
History & Background
- The Building: Erected in 1875 in Newport’s East Row Historic District, it originally served as an inn for Ohio River steamboat and railroad workers.
- Early Uses: Over the decades, it operated as a grocery store, a political headquarters, and was rumored to be involved in bootlegging during Prohibition.
- The Blues Era: In 1944, the space became Ivy and Gill’s Café, where the live music and “boogie-woogie” traditions officially began.
- Recent Ownership: The building was purchased in 1988 by Lou Peluso and later acquired by current owner Brian Conner.