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James Brown 1969

The Bootsy Collins Foundation Presents

In collaboration with over 100 artists from around the world...

...an incredible compilation of funk, jazz, R&B, soul, blues, rock, doo-wop, bluegrass, and country in an LP & CD series dedicated to raising awareness for the legacy and revival of the King Records studio in the Evanston community of  Cincinnati, OH.

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Check out the collection of concept art and blueprints imagined by students in DAAP at the University of Cincinnati. Each project explores various elements of the King Records legacy and proposes designs for a new space in the old studio building. For a full view of these visions, click on 'REVIVAL' in the menu!

DAAP For the Love of King Records Revival Record Pressers Render
DAAP For the Love of King Records Revival Music of Kings Render
DAAP For the Love of King Records Revival Light and Color Render
DAAP For the Love of King Records Revival Queen City Sound Render
Revival
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King Records, active from 1943-1971, was a record label and studio building, owned by founder Syd Nathan. It proved to be influential in many ways - to the city of Cincinnati and to the music industry across the world.

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Stay in the know of upcoming events and album releases.

  • Sat, Feb 10
    Cincinnati
    Feb 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cincinnati, 1621 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207, USA
  • Mon, Sep 11
    Cincinnati
    Sep 11, 2023, 5:00 PM – Sep 17, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Cincinnati, 9708 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
  • Sat, Aug 05
    Fretboard Brewery
    Aug 05, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Fretboard Brewery, 5800 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
    Mark your calendars for the evening of AUGUST 5TH at Fretboard Brewery in Blue Ash for a rare appearance of ONLY EVERYTHING, a killer 5-piece rock band.
  • Fri, Feb 17
    Fretboard Brewing Company
    Feb 17, 2023, 7:00 PM – Feb 18, 2023, 10:30 PM
    Fretboard Brewing Company, 5800 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
  • Sat, May 21
    Cincinnati
    May 21, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Cincinnati, 5800 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
    NEW For The Love Of King releases will debut at the show
  • Sat, Nov 27
    Cincinnati
    Nov 27, 2021, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cincinnati, 5800 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
    Couldn't get enough of Dudley Taft and JB Saxy & Da Mixx?! Come hang out with us at Fretboard Brewery for some amazing tunes!!
  • Sat, Nov 13
    The Metropolitan Club
    Nov 13, 2021, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Metropolitan Club, 50 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, USA
  • Sat, Sep 25
    Cincinnati
    Sep 25, 2021, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cincinnati, 5800 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
  • Sat, Aug 21
    Everybody's Records
    Aug 21, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Everybody's Records, 6106 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213, USA
    Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be served; Please bring a mask -- they'll be prizes for the most amazing and beautiful mask designs!
  • Sat, Jun 26
    Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park
    Jun 26, 2021, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park, 5943 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224, USA
    Featuring Brandon Coleman and Friends, Dudley Taft, & other acts to be announced!

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