MANSFIELD — A man with cerebral palsy made his way to the stage after being announced Best Alternative Rap Artist at the North American Music Awards (NAMA) on Saturday night at the Richland County Fairgrounds. “For someone like me – I’ve never won anything,” Brooklyn said, fighting tears. “Now you did!” a supporter from the […]
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BOO IN THE BASEMENT: ‘Nightmare at the Source’ features costumes, live music
MANSFIELD — Hundreds of people packed into The Source basement on Oct. 17 for Nightmare at The Source, a Halloween-themed concert hosted by Jamison and Tika Milteer of Thuh Koz. The lineup was stacked with local talent, featuring electrifying performances by ZUC, Oiun, Aimpoint, Thuh Koz, Vaundoom, GNL Biggs, Young Legend and DJ Dro Jack […]
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AFP 103 mixes hip-hop and MMA as Ashland fighter closes career with win
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — A mixed-martial arts event Saturday night in central Ohio had a decidedly north central Ohio flair. AFP (American Fight Promotions) 103 combined action in the cage with hip-hop performances Saturday, creating a night that blended sport and culture at the TOCA Soccer & Sports Center in Lewis Center. Mansfield artists Vaundoom, […]
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The Ohio Express releases new single, set to headline Heart of the City Cruise-In
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Express, a pop band known for hits such as “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” and “Chewy, Chewy,” has released a new cover of “Love Potion No. 9” on Cleopatra Records. The new track, produced by founding member Tim Corwin, is the band’s sixth release with Cleopatra Records, based in West Hollywood, California. Corwin, […]
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Jazz guitarist Norman Brown to perform in Mansfield April 19
MANSFIELD — Grammy-winning jazz artist Norman Brown will be bringing contemporary jazz and elegance to Mansfield on Saturday, April 19. The event is presented by Rominus James Productions.
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Mansfield native Khirye Tyler talks about winning Grammys for Beyoncé’s ‘COWBOY CARTER’
MANSFIELD — Khirye Tyler said the odds were against him as a kid in foster care. The Mansfield native beat the odds to earn Grammys with Beyoncé for “COWBOY CARTER.”
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Soul-hugging air-punching great times at Mansfield Music Fest
MANSFIELD — This is why Mansfield Music Fest (MMF) exists: “This is an art and we do this outta love for our craft and the music of what brings us all together; it’s all outta generosity and love,” Mansfield rapper and MMF performer Kench said after his set. “It’s not to flex or brag about […]
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What’s moshing all about? See for yourself at Mansfield Music Festival
MANSFIELD — He has long, dark-reddish hair and he has his head pointed toward the grass, bobbing rhythmically. His hands are held together in a cup, like he’s clutching die, and pumping up and down, side to side, while his feet two-step to the beat. Myles Jaeckel is moshing. At first, alone. Then, the 18 […]
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Mansfield Music Fest 2024 set to ignite Snow Trails with melting pot of genres
MANSFIELD – Hip-hop beats, metal riffs, and alt-rock melodies will once again echo through the hills of Snow Trails as Mansfield Music Fest (MMF) returns Aug. 16 and 17. The festival is gearing up to deliver a dynamic mix of music, art and community. It will feature nearly 50 performers, including local, regional and national […]
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Mansfield audience embraces inaugural Cypher City Hip Hop Festival
MANSFIELD – Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds came alive on Saturday as it hosted Mansfield’s first-ever Cypher City Hip Hop Festival. The event, organized by Ryan James of U.P.N.O. Music, showcased a vibrant array of local and regional hip-hop talent. The festival featured live music, food trucks, business vendors and thrilling DJ and […]