It was the first Saturday of June, the sun was shining, the restrictions on gatherings were recently lifted, the energy was high, and the people were happy! The moment the first riff floated through the air you knew it was real, that you were once again in the presence of live music and smiling faces. It was a fantastic first full hard rocking day of outdoor music in over a year. There were food vendors, a tattoo tent, chainsaw art, mosh pits and even a couple surfers. Shake the Ground Fest was an excellent way to welcome the return of the Central Ohio local music scene and kick it off in full force with many of the up-and-coming heavy hitters. The bands were excited to finally have a chance to play the new songs they’ve been working on to a live audience. Every one of them put on a killer performance despite the heat! After a long and tough year, everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed the day of music, fun, friends, letting loose, and forgetting about the pandemic. Many people were seen closing their eyes, enjoying the moment and simply “listening to the sound of the crowd.”
Jasmine Cain Live In Ohio: Bike Night Rock Show
Award-Winning Jasmine Cain, a Sturgis SD native, now living in Nashville, has been entertaining rock fans for many years by touring tirelessly. (According to her website, she did 170 shows in 2019.) So when the Pandemic hit as she was releasing her 7th album Seven, Jasmine didn’t take a wait and see approach. She immediately went out and purchased equipment to allow for streaming of content and promotion of the album until she would be able to tour again.
Seven went on to win the Josie Award for Album of the Year. Jasmine also took home the Vocalist of the Year Award for 2020. She rose to the occasion like a true professional despite last year’s massive shutdown of the live music industry as a whole.
