Cincinnati's King Records Legacy | For The Love of King

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

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King Records, "The King of Them All" sign

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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Sat, Feb 10
Erwin Stuckey Trio
Cincinnati
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Feb 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Cincinnati, 1621 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207, USA
Mon, Sep 11
Bootsy Collins Foundation Blood Drive
Cincinnati
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Sep 11, 2023, 5:00 PM – Sep 17, 2023, 5:00 PM
Cincinnati, 9708 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
Sat, Aug 05
Break The Monotony Reunion Show
Fretboard Brewery
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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
Mardi Gras Extravaganza
Fretboard Brewing Company
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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
R&B Funk All-Stars
Cincinnati
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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
2nd LP and CD Release at Fretboard Brewery
Cincinnati
Details
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
Join Matthew Whitaker in Covington, KY
The Metropolitan Club
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Nov 13, 2021, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Metropolitan Club, 50 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, USA
Sat, Sep 25
Okoustic Fest
Cincinnati
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Sep 25, 2021, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cincinnati, 5800 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA
Sat, Aug 21
For The Love of King LP and CD Release Party
Everybody's Records
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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
For The Love of King (Past)
Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park
Details
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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