Leo Coffeehouse Presented by the Queen City Balladeers
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Leo Coffeehouse, 5:00-9:00 PM, Sunday, November 8, 2026
5:00 PM: Songwriters Collaborative
Come and share your songs with other songwriters for encouragement and friendly critiques.
5:00 PM: Song Circle/Jam Downstairs�Anyone can bring well known, jam-friendly songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.
Performances: 6:40-9:00 PM
1st Set: Wayne Adkins
Wayne plays a variety of music and has been working with various musicians and songwriters in Cincinnati for over 40 years. He has been involved with several studio projects with various local bands including The 3rd Person Project, Durango Green and Stone Pyramid. His primary musical focus and love has been the initial creative burst of inspiration that occurs with the conception of a song but he still enjoys performing and sharing music.
2nd Set: Ellen Mershon
A writer of songs and teller of stories. A solo acoustic artist who plays an eclectic blend of standards, favorites and originals. A lover of music, art and the natural world around me. Striving to increase the peace through music and embracing beauty. EllenMershonMusic.com
3rd Set: Rooster Blackspur
Based in Nashville, she is an award-winning singer-songwriter shaped by the Alaskan wilderness. Described as “equal parts Johnny Cash grit and outsider revival preacher”, her mix of story-telling, soul and sincerity set her apart. Her music blends folk-roots with soulful Americana. She’s shared the stage with Maria Muldaur, Indigo Girls, Tony Furtado, Ordinary Elephant, and others. https://www.roosterblackspur.com/
5:00 PM: Songwriters Collaborative
Come and share your songs with other songwriters for encouragement and friendly critiques.
5:00 PM: Song Circle/Jam Downstairs�Anyone can bring well known, jam-friendly songs to lead in the circle while others provide backup and harmony.
Performances: 6:40-9:00 PM
1st Set: Wayne Adkins
Wayne plays a variety of music and has been working with various musicians and songwriters in Cincinnati for over 40 years. He has been involved with several studio projects with various local bands including The 3rd Person Project, Durango Green and Stone Pyramid. His primary musical focus and love has been the initial creative burst of inspiration that occurs with the conception of a song but he still enjoys performing and sharing music.
2nd Set: Ellen Mershon
A writer of songs and teller of stories. A solo acoustic artist who plays an eclectic blend of standards, favorites and originals. A lover of music, art and the natural world around me. Striving to increase the peace through music and embracing beauty. EllenMershonMusic.com
3rd Set: Rooster Blackspur
Based in Nashville, she is an award-winning singer-songwriter shaped by the Alaskan wilderness. Described as “equal parts Johnny Cash grit and outsider revival preacher”, her mix of story-telling, soul and sincerity set her apart. Her music blends folk-roots with soulful Americana. She’s shared the stage with Maria Muldaur, Indigo Girls, Tony Furtado, Ordinary Elephant, and others. https://www.roosterblackspur.com/
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Where is it happening?
Zion United Church of Christ Norwood Ohio, 2301 Indian Mound Ave,Norwood, Ohio, United States
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Host or PublisherQueen City Balladeers
