Start Today Harm Reduction

Our May gig calendar is LIVE. We’re really stoked for this month! We have 2 album release shows and 2 festivals. One is brand new to us and we will be returning for our third year with @midwestfriendsfest , our 2 year anniversary, and we just dropped a brand new website refresh provided by @sedr_studio check it out in the link!! If you’d like to join us as a volunteer for any of these shows please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll get ya hooked up. See ya at a gig🫡 🎶: @spacechaiselounge Lil S&K: @micro.blimps Inspo: @talkingheadsofficial • • • • • • • #starttodayharmreduction #startoday #localmusic #punksthatcare #harmreductionsaveslives

Our April gig calendar is LIVE. There’s a ton of bangers, new venues, and all types of genres this month. If you’d like to join us as a volunteer for any of these shows please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll get ya hooked up. See ya at a gig🫡 🎶: @cucumbersome_oh Lil S&K: @micro.blimps Inspo: @tigersjaw • • • • • • • #starttodayharmreduction #startoday #localmusic #punksthatcare #harmreductionsaveslives

We’ve had a ton of new followers since we’ve created this visual and it’s been updated a bit. We’d like our message to be clear and easy to understand so we’ve created this quick visual guide on how to administer Narcan in the event of an overdose. 🌈 ⭐️ Harold’s buddy ends up being fine. They just needed a lil help ⭐️ 🌭 : @micro.blimps 🎶 : @_moonbeau • • • • • • • • #starttodayharmreduction #punksthatcare #narcansaveslives#harmreductionishealthcare #harmreductionsaveslives #MentalHealthAwareness #punk #emo #hardcore #localmusic #covingtonky #cincymusic #localart #HaroldTheHotDog #KentuckyStrong #narcantraining #communityresponse #cartoon #emergencymed #firstresponder

Hey friends! We're two weeks away from an absolutely ridiculously insanely stacked Saturday of our third annual #MidWestFriendsFest and, if you can't tell, we are VERY excited to share the weekend with you! We're 40ish followers away from 4500 (just wow, y'all) and we love ourselves an even number. So we're gonna do a ticket giveaway and see if we can get there... How many?! No idea! Weekend passes or single day? Probably both! We'll run it through tomorrow (Sunday) night and will let folks know on Monday if they've won, so keep an eye out for a mention and a DM. Just like the post, tag a friend, and share it if you want. That's it. That work for you? Thanks for being here with us, y'all. We appreciate you so much!

This compilation wouldn’t exist without the hard work of Tim from @sweetcheetahpr , @jonnylofi from @loficitycincy , the bands and musicians whose art we love and value so much, the visual art of @the_meatyard , who illustrated and typeset the cover, @nervousverbs at @candyland_recording_studio and @chris.d.mueller at @sofaburn_records , who helped us with mastering both the physical and digital versions of what you’ll be listening to. A very special shout out to @_sillyallie_ and @lunkenlounge for both the use of their space and lending their expertise to us through @hanswopo 's recording and mixing. Thank you for all your time and help in making those sessions happen! To all the bands that allowed the use of their music, shared moments with us at Lunken Lounge, and will take the stage at this year’s MidWest Friends Fest, THANK YOU. The fest doesn’t exist without you, and organizations like @start_today_harmreduction wouldn’t exist without YOUR support, either.  ALL proceeds from this compilation (digital and physical versions) will go to Start Today Harm Reduction, an NKY non-profit near and dear to our hearts. Great people, great cause - we are so fortunate to call them some of our closest friends. Give it a listen, find some new favorites, and know that when you do, you’re giving back to your community in a big way. So, thank YOU, too.  #LetsBeFriends

Here. We. Go. All the stage lineups and set times for #MidWestFriendsFest2026 in one post! A few things of note: * Esoteric\\Sounds, presented by @esotericbeer , is our way to bring the intimate, singer/songwriter friendly space of our Esoteric\\Sounds Sessions to #MidWestFriendsFest at @sghrevival . These will be unique, one of a kind performances held outside, with seating, tables, and tents available to hang out, listen, and enjoy. * Don’t forget to check out our VERY special collab beer - MidWest Magic - available at SGHR and the Esoteric Brewing taproom in Walnut Hills! * Throughout #MidWestFriendsFest2026, each stage will have a soundtrack provided by an electronic artist we think you should check out. Instead of piped in music between sets, we’ve tapped local talent to create a vibe for you all.  * Tickets are on sale now, and all stage lineups and set times are available on our website - just hit the link in our bio and click the days under the Daily Lineups tab!

Well… life happens and things come up. However, sometimes the stars align and some things might happen for a reason. That reason being @ryanrockwell coming out of hibernation. While we’re sad about Good Soup not being able to make it, we’re also excited to announce that Ryan Rockwell & the Worst Friends Forever will now play in their place! Come cure those mid-week blues with some good ol’ punk rock! @sghrevival Doors: 6pm Music: 7pm $10 adv/ $15 day of Ticket link in bio!

⛰️⚔️⛰️ Appalachian Dungeon Fest is extremely thankful and excited to partner with our sponsor network, without which the event couldn't be what it has become. Gatherings like this are magical and unforgettable, but unfortunately, expensive (unless you're just not paying your performers, which is whack). To help with this, we invited a band of all very rad, independently-owned businesses, craftspersons and collectives to support us in our majestic quest to make an incredible event also a *fair* one to all. A hearty THANKS Y'ALL to all who have contributed goods, energy and of course the almighty dollar to this effort. On behalf of Fantasy Audio Magazine, Jester Moon Productions, and all of us at Appalachian Dungeon Fest, HELL YEAH. Thank you to: @ale8one (Appalachian life juice) @exaltedfuneral (iconic TTRPG hub) @start_today_harmreduction (doin' the real work) @westsixth (regional barbaric brews) @hazardcoffeecompany (beanslingers of local legend) @arcaneswordpress (emissary of fine TTRPG craft) @rhinegeist (regional preternatural pints) @vandalmastering (essential sound sorcerer) and the OHIO VALLEY DUNGEON SYNTH collective🔥

@start_today_harmreduction will be raffling off a Mulligan test pressing at their table at the show this Friday! Raffle tickets will be 1 for $5 or 3 for $10! See you Friday!

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT. 🏍️🔥 Bands & Bikes Mini Music Fest kicks off TONIGHT at @motofederationgarage ! Huge thank you to all of the bands, vendors, for @cincymusic and @cincylifestyle for helping spotlight the event and Cincinnati’s local music scene, and special thanks to the volunteers, staff, and everyone supporting this wild, one of a kind event! 🔥 LINEUP 🔥 • @iustusmori • Nicki Sage • @dustbymondaymusic ⭐ Special guest: @inspirationnathan • Headliner: @unrivaledsound ✨ Vendors & Community ✨ 🍹 @pouringpleasure handcrafted mocktails 🎨 Artistic Designs and Handmade Doodads 🧵 Denim by PJ ❤️ @start_today_harmreduction nonprofit 🥤 There will also be a concession stand with snacks & soft drinks available for purchase throughout the night BYOB — NO glass bottles please. 🎟️ Presale tickets available until 6:45 PM — after that, tickets move to the door. Link in bio. 📍 Moto Federation Community Garage ⏰ Doors 7 PM | Music 8 PM | Ends 12 AM Let’s turn a motorcycle garage into a warehouse-style music festival tonight. 🔥 #cincinnatievents #cincymusic #thingstodoincincinnati #cincinnati #cincinnatimusic

Happy to announce we are playing and are apart of this year’s Say It Louder! Pre-Fest Party! This is a fest that centers around promoting and benefiting women and LGBTQIA + rights. Hope to see ya there! <3 🗓️: 6/26/26 🎫: $15 ADV // $20 ATD 📍: Southgate House Revival 🕐: Doors: 6pm // Music: 7pm Loud Petunias | @loudpetunias St. Clair | @st.clair.band Middling | @middlingband Alex Kasznel & The Board of Directors | @alexkasznel_andthebod Start Today Harm Reduction | @start_today_harmreduction Say it Louder Fest | @say_it_louder_fest And us in Clinically Cliché | @clinically_cliche_band 💿: @jestersxrecords 📷: @kyleamcdowell

‼️ANNOUNCEMENT‼️We’re eight weeks away 🤯 Join us at @sghrevival June 26th, the night before the festival, for the pre-fest party! I think we may be giving away some Say It Louder! swag as well 🤔 Doors @ 6pm Music @ 7pm ALL AGES @clinically_cliche_band @loudpetunias @st.clair.band @middlingband @alexkasznel_andthebod Flyer by: @boltbomb