Craig addresses his fans
Thank you to everyone who attended the Craig Campbell concert on October 11th. All of you made the second show in the WCOL Miller Lite Concert Series another epic success!
The first show in the WCOL Miller Lite Concert Series at The Bluestone was a success! Parmalee rocked the stage, and fans also got a chance to hear the very talented Clare Dunn, and Bootleg Whiskey Band.
Parmalee ended their set with their song, “Musta Had a Good Time,” which was a very fitting ending to the night. We want to thank everyone who came and made the concert so FUN! We’re looking forward to more wonderful concerts like this one! Next up in the series will be Craig Campbell, with special guests Ryan Kinder and the Lee Gannt Band, on October 11th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Those of you who have attended a concert at The Bluestone know it’s a truly dynamic, unmatched concert-going experience. With state-of-the-art light and sound, top-notch acoustics, a loft VIP section, seven bars, and more great perks, The Bluestone has become Columbus’ most unique event space. If the Grand Ole Opry is considered the “Mother Church” of country music, then The Bluestone is “The Other Church” of country music. Recently, The Bluestone, 92.3 WCOL, and Miller Lite have teamed up to bring you a stunning concert series this Fall: The WCOL Miller Lite Concert Series at The Bluestone! Established, as well as up-and-coming national country acts will perform on The Bluestone stage as part of this series, which begins on Friday, September 27th with country-rock band Parmalee. Read on for more info on the bands that will be entertaining you at The Bluestone in the coming months, and watch their latest music videos!
Heading to The Bluestone for your favorite concert? You can now reserve your spot in our new loft VIP section.
Have an exclusive concert experience, and gain access to our roped-off balcony section and PRIVATE BAR.
Enjoy great views of the on-stage action! It’s the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, sorority/fraternity event, or just a fun, music-filled night out with friends!
VIP Table Packages vary by show, so be sure to check our events page for more detailed information.
*VIP tables seat up to four guests. A second table must be purchased for any additional guest.
*Table purchases do not include ticket admission. Tickets must also be purchased for admission into the venue.
See you in the VIP Section!
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team will play against Mexico tonight at Crew Stadium, but last night, the energy and excitement built to an all-time high with the players, coaches, and fans at The Bluestone! The USA vs. Mexico pep rally was a huge success, and we want to thank everyone involved for packing our venue with high energy, cheers, good times, and enormous support for the men’s national team! USA! USA!
Thanks to everybody for coming out to @The_Bluestone in Columbus tonight! #USAvMEX less than 24 hours away! pic.twitter.com/VFJS5xuUrU
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) September 10, 2013
The day after his concert at The Bluestone, Chase Rice tweeted to his followers:
Also can’t get over last nights Columbus Ohio show. Y’all blew the roof off the @The_Bluestone. O-H
— Chase Rice (@ChaseRiceMusic) September 2, 2013
I-O! Everyone agreed: Columbus knows how to party, and Chase Rice puts on an exciting, high-energy performance.
Chase even showed his love for The Buckeyes by donning an OSU jersey during his set.Check out these fan concert pictures from the sold-out performance on August, 31st, 2013!
Honorary Buckeye! (Photo courtesy: Sarah Starkey)
There’s nothing like a packed concert at The Bluestone.
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On Thursday, August 22nd, 2013, The Young Guns of Country Tour will make its way to The Bluestone.
What is a “Young Gun of Country?” You may well ask. Each artist is an up-and-coming young musician, ready to take the country music world by storm. Read a bit about each act, click the links to hear a few songs, and get excited to see them LIVE, this THURSDAY at The Bluestone!
Headlining the Young Guns of Country Tour will be Old Southern Moonshine Revival
Old Southern Moonshine Revival-A Few Cold Beers
Old Southern Moonshine Revival-40 Miles
In October of 2007, Old Southern Moonshine Revival released their self-titled debut album to a sold out Ziggy’s crowd in Winston-Salem, NC. By 2012, the band’s second full-length album débuted in iTunes Top 100 Country Albums. Now, OSMR is focused on touring in support of their music and message. Old Southern Moonshine Revival has shipped music or merchandise to 40 different countries around the world, and “The Revival,” as they call it, is still growing. Old Southern Moonshine Revival continues to produce honest, rock-based country music, and thrill fans and audiences with their lively performances. For more information on OSMR, visit their WEBSITE.
ROSS COPPLEY
Lexington, North Carolina native Ross Coppley will also be performing on The Bluestone stage. A self-proclaimed “country music convert,” Coppley describes his music as “not completely country, but not completely rock.” Either way, Coppley’s songs are indisputably authentic and pure. “I like to write and perform songs that people can sing along to,” says Coppley. And that’s exactly what he delivers. Coppley’s live show is energetic and “All about the music.” Averaging more than 100 performances a year, Coppley has established a solid and dedicated fan base throughout the Eastern U.S., all while working toward his goal of a landing a record and publishing deal. Visit his WEBSITE for more information.
Zach Lockwood
Zach Lockwood-Summertime Lovin’
Zach Lockwood-Bring Your Crazy
Preceding Ross Coppley and Old Southern Moonshine Revival on The Bluestone stage will be 24-year-old singer-songwriter Zach Lockwood. Zach blends the honesty of modern country with the energy of rock and roll. Zach’s musical success began at a young age as he performed at local venues, sharing the stage with artists such as Edwin McCain, Martin Sexton, and Keller Williams. In the past year, Zach has been co-writing and demoing material in Nashville and sharing the stage with Florida Georgia Line, Corey Smith, Colt Ford, Randy Houser, Josh Kelley, and others. In February of 2013, Zach hit the road as part of the COUNTRY GONE WILD Tour” with Parmalee and Bush Hawg. For updates and information, visit his WEBSITE.
Don’t miss these Young Guns–they’re about to go off!
Thursday, August 22nd! Doors at 7 PM!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW-Click the event on our calendar to purchase tickets! Only $5 in advance!
On Thursday, August 15th, The Bluestone will proudly present Drake White and The Big Fire.
Drake White is a truly talented artist who has been gaining industry attention because of his energetic performances, honest, friendly demeanor, and serious songwriting skills. The Alabama native has toured with Willie Nelson on the Country Throwdown tour and opened for Eric Church, Kid Rock, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town, Aaron Lewis, Toby Keith, and others.
Following White’s performance opening for Toby Keith in Cleveland, and shortly after his debut performance at The Grand Ole Opry, the Bluestone staff was lucky enough to sit down and have a conversation about his music, and why he looks forward to being in Columbus next week! We are genuinely excited to host this talented singer/songwriter at “The Other Church” of Country Music.
Click the picture below to see a short video shout-out from Drake, then read the interview! Or, watch the video by clicking HERE
Bluestone:
Great set opening for Toby Keith! We are so excited for your headlining performance at The Bluestone! You have performed at The Bluestone before—you have opened for David Nail and Blackberry Smoke. How was your experience playing at this venue in the past?
Drake White:
It’s such a great venue. We love going out to places that hold a little bit of magic to them, you know, it’s an old church and I grew singing in church, and the soul and the gospel that we sing in our type of music–it’s just very cool to sing in a place like that because there’s a spirit there. There’s that magic.
Bluestone:
I’d like to ask about your style of performance: It’s very energetic, there’s a lot of crowd-involvement, and you and your band seem to be having a genuinely good time performing on stage. That is very refreshing to see–such a positive presence on stage. Could you speak a little bit about your performance style?
Drake White:
I think that when you wake up in the morning, you have a choice whether to be happy or sad…your attitude is your choice. My band and I are best friends, and we feed off of each other’s energy—we’re blessed to be doing this. I’ve worked 9-5 jobs, I’ve worked really hard doing other things, and this is what I have been put on this earth to do, and I appreciate it every day. The performance comes from genuine appreciation of being able to do this.
Bluestone:
Speaking of your band dynamic, how did you all meet?
Drake White:
It was always my dream to move to Nashville, but my dream was not to be a “solo guy”, it was to form a band and have a camaraderie of brothers around me. So, that’s what I set out to do. We met through Nashville. The drummer (Adam Schwind) is from Texas, the bass player (Philip Pence) is from Gainsville Georgia, the Fiddle Player (Samuel Damewood) is from Knoxville, Tenn, and the guitar player (Chris Condon) is from Jupiter, Florida. It’s just meant to be for us. I got a great group of guys and they made my dreams come true as far as finding that band I always wanted.
The Bluestone:
It’s so cool that you all come from different places and are able to create a unique blend of sounds from a variety of genres. I can hear blues, rock, country, folk, and bluegrass influences in your music. How would you describe your influences?
Drake White:
I grew up in a small town in a musical family where they introduced me to rock n roll, country, soul, blues…all kinds of influences. I love country music I LOVE IT, it’s definitely my favorite type of music, but I like everything. I never set out to be necessarily a country music artist, I just write songs and whatever comes out is what it is. Growing up in Northeast Alabama, the Appalachian mountains fall down in the top half of that state where there’s a lot of Appalachian bluegrass influence, and then there’s a lot of funk and soul that comes from the Motown area of Muscle Shoals. I also grew up around a lot around 90’s country, so I’m influenced by that as well. I literally am a fan of MUSIC; I like it all.
The Bluestone:
We love your single, “The Simple Life,” and tonight you played another great song: “Fifty Years Too Late.” What inspired you to write “Fifty Years Too Late?”
Drake White:
My grandfather was a southern Baptist preacher. He was a great hunter and fisherman and he taught me to do the same, and to appreciate the spirit of nature. “You were born fifty years too late,” was something he said to me at a very young age. He died when I was 15, but those words stuck with me, and my buddy, Leith Laughton from Mississippi co-wrote that song, and he’s an old soul as well. The song was just supposed to happen. We didn’t try to write that song, the song wrote us.
Bluestone:
Well, we can’t wait to hear that one, and the rest of your set, live at The Bluestone on August 15th!
Drake White:
We’re really looking forward to getting in that place and it being our show. We owe a lot to Blackberry Smoke and David Nail–those guys really introduced us to Columbus and having a great time there. We can’t wait to go back and play at The Bluestone. We’ve got a lot of fans that have become friends, who we now know by name, and look forward to hanging out with!
See what Drake’s been up to with his band before the show by visiting his website: www.drakewhite.com, and facebook page: www.facebook.com/drakewhitemusic.
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Late July in central Ohio is the perfect time to enjoy fairs, concerts, pool-time, family, and friends. It’s also a time to soak up sunshine and good music!
Here are ten of our favorite “Summer” country songs by artists who have performed, or will perform here at The Bluestone: The “Other Church” of Country Music!
Add these to your summer playlist!
The Bluestone loves honoring your creativity.
Your wedding should be as unique as you are. Gone are the days of the strict traditional wedding cake. (However, traditions like cake will and deserve to stand the test of time). Nowadays, couples are coming up with new traditions to share with their guests. Personalized wedding desserts are pleasant surprises for every wedding attendee. Make your Columbus wedding sweeter here at The Bluestone!
Here are some recent trends to inspire your sweet side and spark ideas for your reception
