MANSFIELD — Final Friday celebrated its last show in 2026 at the Brickyard stage in downtown Mansfield on Friday night. An evening of pleasant temperatures and exceptional live music featured the works of Jody and Najee, Frank Boyd Jr. and the Bonafide Truth, and Austin & the Sid Experience (Ur favorite Psycho Funk Metal Glam […]
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Inkcarceration announces 2027 dates at Ohio State Reformatory
MANSFIELD — Inkcarceration Tattoo + Music Festival—a recent 2x Pollstar Global Festival Of the Year nominee—has announced dates for the 2027 event. Following a sold-out 2026 event with 90,000 music fans, Inkcarceration will return to the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield the weekend of July 16 to 18, 2027. The Inkcarceration subscriber presale begins Friday, Aug. 21 at noon with sign ups available at the festival […]
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Music, Ink and Mission: ‘Inked & Amped’ unites rock and tattoo culture at The Mothership
The owner of The Mothership, Jeff Ulery, spent months preparing the venue for one of its biggest nights ever.
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Second Final Friday concert of summer brings music to downtown Mansfield
Crowds gathered in downtown Mansfield on Friday night for the second Final Friday concert of the season.
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Hager’s live concert draws country music fans to Richland Carrousel Park
MANSFIELD — Live music was the order of the night on a perfect summer evening, and country musician Corey Hager answered the call. The West Virginia native brought his act north on Friday night to perform at Richland Carrousel Park. Olivia Fosson, Miss Ohio 2025, was also in attendance to greet fans and sign autographs […]
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Maverick x SPIN bringing Inked & Amped to The Mothership in Mansfield on July 16
Forgoing polish and predictability, Inked & Amped: A Night of Music, Tattoos, Food and More will thrive on the energy of late nights, loud music, and a creative local connection.
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Where to find live music near you this summer
Looking to find live music in north central Ohio? From energetic summer festivals to acoustic sessions at local wineries and breweries to independent venues, the music scene across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties is packed with something for everyone this season. Whether you are planning a weekend night out in downtown Mansfield, catching a patio […]
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Final Friday kicks off another summer of music in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Summer officially felt a little closer Friday night as crowds gathered at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield for the first Final Friday concert of the season. With performances from Brooke Yonut, Jazz Connection and Rare Vintage, concertgoers enjoyed an evening of live music, food, drinks and community under the lights. Take a look […]
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Mansfield artists unite for ‘Nightmare at the Source’ Halloween showcase on Oct. 17
MANSFIELD – Smoke machines, flashing lights, live music and a blur of costumes will be the scene Friday night, Oct. 17 in the Richland Source basement. ‘Nightmare at the Source’ is this year’s theme. The show is a collaboration between Newsroom After Hours, Thuh Koz, U.P.N.O Music and Potent Studios. Admission is free, beer is […]
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Cypher City showcases Mansfield’s hip hop scene
MANSFIELD — The Cypher City Hip Hop Festival lit up the Richland County Fairgrounds on Saturday with more than 30 artists taking the stage for a day-long celebration of music, culture, and community. Each performer had five to 10 minutes to showcase original tracks, creating a high-energy rotation that engaged the crowd well into the […]