Published: April 11, 2007 11:58 am            

People To See - 04/12/07

AARON MILLER BAND

Sundays and Mondays — Miller will perform acoustic shows at Loser’s in Nashville. Monday nights are Songwriter’s Night, which Miller will host.

April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, 10 p.m. — AMB will perform at Illusions in Ironton. Thursdays are Jam Night at Illusions, which will be hosted by AMB on April 19 and 26.

The Aaron Miller Band is Aaron Miller, lead vocals, rhythm guitar and bass guitar; Mike Adkins, lead guitar and background vocals; and Lee Canterberry, drums and background vocals. Visit myspace.com/aaronmillerband.



BLAZER THEATRE

ARTS SOCIETY

Today through Sunday — The 1970s musical comedy, “Have a Nice Day!” will be presented by the Blazer Theatre Arts Society at the Millennium Center at Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Show times will be 8 p.m. today through Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday.



CARMEN MITZI SINNOTT

Friday and Saturday — Performance of “Snapshot: A True Story of Love Interrupted by Invasion” at Ohio State University. Friday’s performance will be at 8 p.m. at the Bowen Theatre. Saturday’s performance will be at 3 p.m. at the Frank Hale Black Cultural Center.

The Bowen Theatre is in the Drake Performance and Event Center, 1849 Cannon Drive, on the main campus of OSU. Call (614) 292-2295 for more information.

The Frank W. Hale Jr Black Cultural Center is at 153 W. 12th Ave. on South Campus. Call (614) 292-0074 for more information.



CHRIS KITCHEN

Chris Kitchen, jazz/pop guitarist, will perform from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Chimney Corner Café, 1624 Carter Ave.

Call (606) 324-7500 for reservations or e-mail chriskitchen@roadrunner.com. Visit myspace.com/chriskitchenguitar.



ETA

Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.— The Left Bank Cafe in the Pendleton Arts Center in Ashland.

Saturday, 3 p.m. — ETA and Roger Smith will perform at the Flatwoods City Park as part of the all day “Arts in the Park” poetry festival, arts and music day. Sheldon Road and John Stevens will also perform.

April 20 — Boy Scout Council Jamboree in Barboursville with Roger Smith.

April 28 — ETA and Roger Smith will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Greenbo State Park Campground Shelterhouse.

ETA is Eddie Riffe and Tony Maynard, acoustic. Visit etamusic.org.



KANYON

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — The band Kanyon will play at Frogtown in Ironton during the month of April.



The ORIGINAL FUGITIVES

Friday and Saturday — The band will perform 1960s rock and roll at the Ashland Elks Club. They will return to the venue for another performance April 20 and 21.



The POACEOUS BAND

Today, 7 p.m. — AMVETS Post No. 95 in Greenup. (606) 473-7805.

Saturdays in April — American Legion Post No. 43 on Legion Drive and Old U.S. 23 in Raceland. (606) 836-8355.

Poaceous is Bill Bryan, Oscar Clark and Dennis and Sheree Page.

For more information, contact Nancy at (606) 836-1148 or visit thepoaceousband.com or myspace.com/thepoaceousband.



PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

April 28, 7:30 p.m. — “From Russia with Love,” a tribute to some of the world’s most famous composers and favorite music. The concert will be at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University.

Tickets are available at the McKinley Box Office at the Vern Riffe Center by calling (740) 351-3600. Special discounts for seniors, students and children under age 12 are available.



ROCK CANDY

Friday and Saturday — The band will perform at Cricket’s in Huntington.

Tuesday — Jason and Amy will perform an acoustic show at Cricket’s in Huntington.

Rock Candy is Amy Crabtree, lead vocals; Jason Allen, guitar and vocals; David Young, bass; and Jerry Lawson, drums. Visit myspace.com/rockfrickincandy.



ROGER SMITH

Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m. — Roger Smith will perform at the Left Bank Cafe in the Pendleton Art Center.



SET APART

Saturday, 6 p.m. — The band will perform at Daystar TV Network (WTSF) in Ashland. They will be joined by The Simple Faith.

3100 Bath Ave., Ashland. (606) 329-700



SOUTHERN PRIDE BAND

Today — Members of the Southern Pride Band, with former drummer Doug Fraley of the Dennis Smith Band, will host open mic/jam night at the Ironton Eagles from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Fridays and Saturdays — SPB will perform at the Ironton Eagles No. 895 from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Visit spband.com.



SPLIT DECISION BAND

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — This variety dance band will perform at the Ashland American Legion Post 76, on the corner of 20th Street and Carter Avenue.

Kitchen open for dining both nights until 9 p.m.

Visit splitdecisionband.com or bobcooperonbass.tripod.com.



STEVE FREE

Today, noon to 1 p.m. — Frame Up Gallery in Ashland.

Friday, 6:30 p.m. — Pullman Square in Huntington.

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Cadillac Ranch on State Route 104 in Lucasville.

Sunday, 1 p.m. — Eastgate Mall in Cincinnati.

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — The Market Street Cafe, 212 Market St., Portsmouth.

Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Ye Olde Lantern, 601 2nd St., Portsmouth.

For more information, visit stevefree.com.



The STRANGERS BAND

Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. — The Strangers Band will perform country music at Johnny’s Lounge on Fourth Avenue, Huntington. No cover charge and free hotdog bar. There will be CD give-aways. Call (304) 781-5616 for more information.

The Strangers Band is Chuck Bennett, bass and vocals; Kentucky John Hall, drums and vocals; Tony Maynard, guitar and vocals; and Eddie Riffe, vocals, harmonica and guitar.

Visit etamusic.org for more information.



WHISKEY CREEK

Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Whiskey Creek, playing country and classic rock favorites, will be at the the Portsmouth Moose through the month of April.

Visit myspace.com/whiskeycreekroks.

        

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