PCMA 2023
Opening Night Celebration - Sunday January 8 2023
Four stages showcasing some of the top musicians in Columbus.
Notable bands plus special guests build energetic and well rounded sets with a variety of Columbus voices.
Dawna with special guest Angela Perley
Dawna
Dawna is an eclectic rock band led by mesmerizing front man Jesse Henry (The Spikedrivers, Strutterfly). Henry’s songwriting establishes a modern identity while paying homage to American roots, blues, jazz, and country. He is a frequent collaborator with celebrated Columbus band Caamp, opening for their sold out show at the Ryman (Nashvillle) and joining them on stage at their most recent Red Rocks show.
Angela Perley
Americana Darling Angela Perley has spent the past decade onstage and on the road, creating her own cosmic swirl of alt-country, psychedelic rock, and amplified Americana along the way
The Fabulous Johnson Brothers with special guest TBD
The Fabulous Johnson Brothers
The Pride of Columbus and the hottest dance band around, the Fabulous Johnson Brothers have been keeping the city on it’s feet for over two decades and still going strong.
HooDoo Soul Band with special guest TBD
HooDoo Soul Band
The longest running residency in Columbus history - the HooDoo Soul Band has played every Sunday night for the past 27 years. The HooDoo stage has been the launch pad for touring musicians, the home of Grammy nominees and winners and the inspiration for a generation of musicians out of Columbus. A documentary about the band’s history is currently in the works.
Mojoflo with special guest Stephanie Amber from Honey and Blue
Mojoflo
Beloved Columbus funk band featuring dynamite front woman Amber Knicole. Beyond leading the band Amber continues to expand her theatre repertoire taking center stage for a number of Short North Stage productions including Showgirls (earning a Theatre RoundTable award for her performance), Pippin, Spamalot and Little Shop of Horrors.
Vocalist Stephanie Amber from Honey and Blue
Recently featured on PostModern Jukebox‘s rendition of Olivia Rodriguez’s Happier, Honey and Blue front woman Stephanie Amber adds a one two punch alongside fellow Short North Stage cast mate Amber Knicole.
Acoustic duo of singer/songwriters Rose Nkechi Onyeneho (originally from West Africa, specifically Gabon and Nigeria) and Chris Glover, native of Columbus, Ohio. The duo performs an eclectic range of music from originals, jazz age classics, and modern tunes from a diverse range of genres. Rose's gifted vocals (in both French and English) combine with Chris' guitar abilities and harmonies create a unique sound that reflects their talents and passion for music.
Devi & Liz
Symphony trained musicians Devi & Liz perform string arrangements of modern pop music from the likes of Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Santigold and more.
Honey and Blue
Dynamic duo Stephanie Amber and Adam Darling of band Honey and Blue duet on originals and fun covers
Perfect Pairings - Monday January 9 2023
Hyatt Regency atrium risers