Nicholas Johnson

This Scene Kills Fascism: A Night of Protest Music, Art, & Community This Scene Kills Fascism: A Night of Protest Music, Art, and Community at The Woodward Theater

Final thanks before we turn to the next page of projects. This one was special. I think we built the foundation of a tribe. One of artistic creation and kindness and cultivating good for the community.

We were able to raise just over $1000 for the in one night. Thank you for showing up and filling the room ❤️ Thank you ❤️ Thank you to our Non Profits ❤️ And Thank You to all the incredible artists - so humbled and proud to share the stage with you 🙏🏻❤️

Let’s make this a habit. We’re plotting out the next step for round 2. Lots of ideas floating around but we’d love to hear yours. And if you’d like to be involved please reach out to myself or

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We did it. It actually fu***ng happened. What a beautiful night. I’ll be buzzing quite awhile over this one.

There’s more videos and pics and a million thank you’s to come over the next few days.

But the first ones belong to these guys. Hardest and most rewarding show I’ve ever put on.

Thanks

And thank you CINCY for showing up and packing the house for great cause. Love this city.

❤️✌🏻
Nick

Artists / Non Profit Org thanks and pics forthcoming 😘

What a journey it’s been to get this thing set. Tomorrow is the big day The Woodward Theater.
Doors at 6
Music at 7

Tix here: https://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=7644

This Scene Kills Fascists - Music, Community, & Protest Come Together at Woodward on April 30 On Thursday, April 30, The Woodward Theater in OTR will play host to This Scene Kills Fascists, which was conceived of as a way to bring folks together - to find joy in resistance, in community, in solidarity, and in music.

I never wanted to put on a protest concert. Honestly, I still don’t. I understand the labels that go along with organizing a show called “This Scene Kills Fascists”. I’m not a “crazy radical”. I’m an easy going, kind hearted guy. But as we’ve moved into darker times, it’s a really hard time to be someone with a great big heart.

Like most of us, I found myself doom scrolling. Every day there’s a new incident that induces a scattershot of emotions: anxiety, anger, fear, etc. Over time those emotions gave way to exhaustion and depression. I felt isolated and helpless. Disconnected. And for me, there’s no worse feelings in the world.

This concert is the product of realizing I had to do something, anything. After a chat over beers with my pal Tyler of we realized we had very similar feelings. And if we felt this way, other folks must too. And we began this crazy, harrowing journey to bring connection to people and do as much good as possible. We had some really wonderful people that stepped up to help along the way - Our good friend of and my buddy and musical collaborator . And of course the fine folks at who stepped up and gave us a space. Between all of us we are super lucky to connect with all these amazing songwriters who are kind enough to play for a charitable cause.

100% of all ticket sales will be donated to . We’ve given tables to other non profits too in order to give folks any avenue they need to feel like they are helping and part of a community.

We may not have the biggest platform in the world but we will do every bit of good we can for our community and beyond with the one we got.

And as a disclaimer: “This Scene Kills Fascists” (an ode to Woody Guthrie) is evocative but it isn’t violent. In fact, it represents the exact opposite. It’s using your art: voice, words, instrument, stage, paintbrush, camera, etc. to express opposition. Not violence. Thursday at 7PM we’re going to lift our voices and carry on the tradition of Guthrie, Dylan, Seeger, and countless others. And record it 🙂. Together. We is greater than me.

✌🏻❤️ - Nick

Hour 2 of YTAA featured our fine guests Nicholas Johnson and Rich Reuter, who are playing The Woodward Theater on April 30th. Go see them and all of the amazing musicians playing that night.

Today on YTAA, new music from Elephants and Stars, Leah Callahan, Mythical Motors, Knotts, TV Star, Kevin Robertson, Otoliths, Devvy Dub, Mike Chick, The Saint Cecilia, Sean Solomon, and much more! Plus Nicholas Johnson in the studio to talk about the 4/30 show at The Woodward Theater!

Our good friend Nicholas Johnson joins Dr. J today to chat about the upcoming special show at The Woodward Theater on April 30th!

FUN TIMES FOR RECORD STORE DAY!!

RECORD STORE DAY!!
NINJA JAM & FRIENDS !!

We’re teaming up with the fine folks at as they let Ninja Jam artists (& friends) take over their awesome shop for the day! We’ll have live IN STORE PERFORMANCES! Exclusive in store merch! And…. We’ll be recording the WHOLE THING for a future release!

Come hang out with us and be a part of the next Ninja Jam release! Fun starts at 1PM!

Taking inspiration from the spirit of Woody Guthrie and the artist-led protest movements of the 60’s and 70’s, and are proud to present This Scene Kills Fascists on Thursday, April 30, a one-night event at Woodward Theater featuring 16 musicians from Dayton, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky, all performing songs of protest and singing truth to power.

There’s strength in community. Art and music are timeless forms of protest. We’ll be memorializing the night by capturing audio and video of each musicians’ performance - one protest song cover, and one original protest song. We’re also inviting a variety of artists and community organizations to join us, so that you can learn more about what’s happening in your communities, and how you can get involved.

Tickets are on sale now, with proceeds benefiting Freestore Foodbank. We hope you’ll join us for a night of music, art, and community.

http://www.cincyticket.com/thisscenekillsfascism

TOMORROW NIGHT!

X Crooner Circus Takeover!

Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival! Music at 7! Tickets online now, at the door tomorrow!

Zach Starkie of Tooth Lures a Fang
Alex Karshner of Bear The Moon
sappha
ANNIE D
Khara
Nicholas Johnson
T.Lipscomb
Gabe Maas of The Bruins
Noah Smith

We're ready! You ready?