2012 Macy's Music Fest!
by MrRogers33 on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiIt was wonderful! From the atmosphere to the performances, I will definitely be returning next year and years to come.
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About Cincinnati Music Festival
Cincinnati is proud of its rich musical history. Most notably, the Queen City was home to the storied label King Records, whose imprint, Federal, issued the hit single "Please, Please, Please" from James Brown's first band, the Famous Flames.
It's quite fitting, then, that Cincinnati is also home to the Cincinnati Music Festival Presented by P&G, one of the longest-running (and most successful) R&B and soul concerts in the U.S. Cofounded by promoter Dino Santangelo and George Wein initially as a jazz-focused festival, the multi-day event now consistently draws the genre's biggest names. For example, Brown eventually performed at the event — as have other soul and R&B luminaries, including Whitney Houston and her cousin, Dionne Warwick, along with Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Al Green, Maxwell, and Ella Fitzgerald.
The Cincinnati Music Festival Presented by P&G dates back to 1962, when it launched as the Ohio Valley Jazz Festival. The inaugural year of the fest boasted amazing talent — to name a few players, Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, and Sonny Rollins. The event moved around a bit in its early years, first from the Carthage Fairgrounds to Crosley Field — where, in 1964, John Coltrane, Count Basie, Lou Rawls, Aretha Franklin, and Dizzy Gillespie performed — and later from there to Riverfront Stadium, before the event eventually settled in to its current location of Paul Brown Stadium. Along the way, the concert expanded its focus to include soul, R&B, and even hip-hop, which grew its audience even more.
The festival also became known for many years as the Macy's Music Festival before being rechristened the Cincinnati Music Festival Presented by P&G in 2015. What hasn't changed, however, is a commitment to booking top-notch talent that reaches multiple generations of music fans in Cincinnati and beyond.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Macy's Music Festival was magical!
by Enqua on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiThe food, atmosphere, performers and people were spectacular! I cannot wait to see the lineup for next year!
Rating: 5 out of 5 40 Years Later...
by Reese66 on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiThe name may have changed through the years, but this music festival continues to be one of the best every year! Top entertainers like Charile Wilson, The O'Jays and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly get - and KEEP - the crowd jumping!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Macys Music Festival
by DLG3 on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiFirst time seeing Maze and Frankie Beverly and it was AMAZING! These new artists aint got nothing on the ole school! The Ojays and Midnight Star made the younger performers look tired! LOL
Rating: 4 out of 5by EMONE on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - Cincinnati Nice need tickets for next year trying to go next year this is for grown folks
Rating: 4 out of 5 Good job
by Grundyh on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiI thought the show was enjoyable overall. There were some low spots , it needs to be kept upbeat. Artists like the Temptations and O' Jays are the back bone of a show like this not to mention Kem and Charlie Wilson. More headliners for a show of this caliber will put it over the top! Tom Joyner was Great! Are DVD's available they should be .
Rating: 3 out of 5 All of the Artists were great
by Nish57 on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiEveryone put on a good show, however, I was a little disappointed that Kem didn't sing more of his own songs. His tribute to others was a nice touch, but I didn't come to hear him sing other people hit songs!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great mix of old and new
by JLMOG on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiI had a wonderful time at the Macy's Music Festival in Cincinnati. It was everything i had hoped and more. Frankie Beverly is still going strong at 65. The O'Jays stole the show with some of their greatest hits. Jaheim set the stage for every man in the house by singing his sexy love songs to get the women in the mood. it was a wonderful night. Worth every penny.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Had a Great time
by Gmicky1 on 7/30/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiHad a great time at the concert. I loved the Eric Benet, sang for his life, the Temptations were awesome, the O Jays were timeless, Ledisi made want to buy her CD's Kem was off the chart, and Frankie Beverly and Maze were super GREAT. However, New school artists slow down the conert. We come to party and to be entertained. New school has very little skills in entertaining. Overall i had a blast.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Macy's Music Festival
by babykat on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiThis two day show was excellent! Charlie Wilson (& Gang) put on the most amazing show I have seen in years. It was a real SHOW. Cincinnati was very welcoming and meeting people throughout Ohio and the midwest was fabulous. I think it's great that this has been a part of Cincinnati history for the past 50 years. All of the artists put on exceptional shows as well; especially Kem, Jaheim, O'Jays. Just amazing!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Frankie Beverly and Maze are the best!!!!
by Autumn31 on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiWonderful time! Acts exceptional. Loved Kem,and Frankie Bev and Maze!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 50th Anniversary
by Cincy2012 on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiIt is the best festival in the summer in the Midwest.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best concert EVER!
by GenesGirl on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiI surprised my husband with tickets to this event. It was raining as the concert started, but that did not dampen the spirits of the crowd. As each act finished you kept thinking that the next one could not be better, but each time, it was! I can't wait to go back next year and take my daughters.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Will return next year!
by QiQi77 on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiWe were slightly discouraged by the rain that came through Friday. However the storm passed, and the music continued. Ledisi is full if energy, as well as Kem and Eric B. Over all, the entire show was fantastic! Thank u!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great
by ChelleFoster on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiThis was the first time that I attended this concert. It was an enjoyable event and a great weekend get-a-way with my friends. Friday night was my favorite of the two nights. I was somewhat concerned about Frankie Beverly's voice. I pray for his healing and strength.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Macy's Music Festival
by Marcellena on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - CincinnatiThe venue was excellent for an outdoor concert setting. The line up for Friday night was exceptional and some performances were outstanding!( Ledeci, Kem and Charlie Wilson!!!) All of the other performers should have just stayed at home. On the other hand, the crowd was a little too ghetto with the weed smoking, and outlandish outfits.
Rating: 5 out of 5by VesNet on 7/29/12Paul Brown Stadium - Cincinnati My husband & I had an AWESOME time! What a great event, one BIG PARTY. We had a BLAST! We are definitely returning next year!