local music

MANSFIELD — Phoenix Hunter is making the most of his youth. The 8-year-old Mansfield boy was asked to be a part of the music video for song “Youth” by Shawn Mendes. Mendes is most known for his radio hit, “In My Blood,” which released on his self-titled album which was released this year. “Youth” is […]

MANSFIELD — After years of cryptic secrecy, Steadyfire’s front man, Gavin McIntire is ready to open up — but just a little. McIntire, a 2018 Loudonville High School graduate, began his band in 2014 and debuted first self-titled  EP, in 2015. The band has played venues such as the Cleveland Agora (four times), the Grog Shop, […]

MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will present its opening concert of the 2018-2019 OhioHealth Symphony Series, “Spanish Fiesta” on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. Under the direction of Octavio Más-Arocas, the event will feature a program inspired by the greatest musical images of Spain by several of the world’s […]

MANSFIELD — The seventh Mansfield Music Festival will prove to be the start of something great, according to event organizer Austin Moore. The first show, in 2009 took place in a musician’s basement as a way for participating bands to earn money. The festival continued on and off until Moore asked if he could take […]

MANSFIELD — Local audiences are invited to watch what happens on the stage of the Renaissance Theatre this weekend with the opening of “Newsies: The Broadway Musical.”  Directed by Michael Thomas, “Newsies” tells the tale of the 1899 New York City newsboys strike. Led by the rebellious Jack Kelly, the newsies decide to take action […]

MANSFIELD — Oliver Hazard took the stage as part of their Ohio Tour, Saturday night. While they were showcased at Relax, It’s Just Coffee, the Carousel District audience appeared to receive the band with that same mantra. “We actually — Dev (East), Griff (McCulloch) and I have been talking about it all day,” Mike Belazis, a […]