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Meet The Talent
Meet Your Host: Daniel Franzese
We are thrilled to announce that this year's festival is hosted by the icon himself, Daniel Franzese (Damian from Mean Girls!). Get ready for a day that is, dare we say, too gay to function.
Meet the Performers
Tracy Walker
Singer/Songwriter
​Cincinnati, Ohio
Tracy Walker has been at the forefront of Cincinnati’s independent music scene. Walker’s style sits at the crossroads of Folk, Rock, Country, Jazz and Blues. Tracy has opened for the legendary artists Joe Cocker and Patti LaBelle, and also shared the stage with Melissa Ferrick, Sally Taylor, Blessid Union of Souls, Jerry Butler, Tom Paxton, Antigone Rising, O.A.R., Pamela Means, Holly Near, Alix Olson, Hot Buttered Rum, Mitch Ryder and many others.
Khalivius
Singer/Songwriter
​Columbus, Ohio
Khalivius is a self-proclaimed clusterf*ck of greatness, a unique vessel of wisdom,
an artist, born and raised in love, by way of care and encouragement.
Male Manipulator
Band
Cincinnati, Ohio
Male Manipulator is a five-piece alternative rock band formed in 2025, blending sharp social commentary with emotionally raw storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the rebellious edge of Avril Lavigne and the dynamic intensity of Paramore, the band explores themes of patriarchy, power, manipulation, love, abuse, and the complicated mechanics of human behavior. Fronted by Quinn Dorian (lead vocals, keys, rhythm guitar), alongside JK (keys), Archer (lead guitar), Jasper (bass), and Haven (drums), Male Manipulator pairs high-energy instrumentation with lyrics that challenge, confront, and question. Their sound shifts between vulnerable confession and explosive catharsis, creating music that feels both intimate and unapologetically loud. Though newly formed, Male Manipulator is already carving out a distinct voice — unafraid to dissect uncomfortable truths and turn them into anthems. Music releases are set to arrive within the next year.
Linwood
Band
Cincinnati, Ohio
Linwood is Cincinnati’s newest 4-piece indie rock & roll band—loud, lived-in, and already making noise. Their debut singles, 27s and Living, dropped in 2024/2025 and immediately stirred up the local scene. Dropping in Spring of 2026, their first EP, Under My Skin, brings a sharp blend of rock & roll grit and indie charm—something the Queen City hasn’t quite heard before. Built from musicians who cut their teeth in some of Cincinnati’s most beloved past acts, Linwood brings a chemistry and stage presence shaped by years of performing across the state. The result? A show you feel in your chest—unforgettable, electric, and unmistakably Linwood.
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