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Music in America would sound very different without public radio.Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell lends his support to Public Radio Music Month.Across the country, local public radio stations, like WVXU, play an integral role in championing, cultivating and promoting music. On 91.7, you learn about local musicians and performances on Around Cincinnati and Cincinnati Edition – and jazz, and swing programs have a home. Interviews with music legends and emerging artists add to your musical discovery and enjoyment. April is Public Radio Music Month. Say #thankspublicradio for playing the music you love.Learn more about Public Radio Music Month activities around the nation.

Drunk Music Reviews: The Reviewer of the People

Caitlin Behle and John Sebastian are passionate supporters of local music - and local beer.

They started Drunk Music Reviews in 2011 as an extension of Each Note Secure, the local music blog.

 

Though they don't appear to take themselves too seriously, it looks like the city has.  This year they received a coveted Best of Cincinnati award from CityBeat Magazine for "Best Drunk Live Band Caricatures."

The premise behind Drunk Music Reviews is simple: view the bands the same way most of the crowd is  -- while drinking -- and just write what you feel.  Normally, Caitlin tweets her comments during the performance while John sketches a portrait of the band.

Their reviews are often succinct, pointed, sometimes painfully honest and usually full of good humor.

For a look at some of John's band caricatures, visit the Drunk Music Reviews Tumblr page.

Music: Piltdown Man by The Guitars

Jim is a Northern Kentucky native and a father of three. In his spare time, Jim likes to read, play ice hockey and watch foreign films. He currently resides with his family on the East side of town.