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Keep your playlist local with these Columbus-based bands

CAAMP recently played at Nationwide Arena, marking the first time the band performed in the local stadium. | Photo by CBUStoday

Whether you’re making a road trip back home for the holidays, or just in need of some fresh tunes, these Columbus-based bands are sure to make it on your next playlist.

CAAMP

Genre: Folk, indie, bluegrass
Latest album: "Lavender Days”
Recommended songs: "Vagabond,” “Ohio,” and “All the Debts I Owe”

Started by frontman Taylor Meier and guitarist Evan Westfall, both hailing from Upper Arlington, CAAMP is on its way to stardom. The group has been on Jimmy Kimmel Live as well as being featured on former President Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Playlist.

Parker Louis

Genre: R&B, soul, blues
Latest EP: "Lifted”
Recommended songs: "Say Less,” “Rise,” and “Only Fire”

Standing as the namesake + lead vocalist of the band, Parker Louis brings a multi-instrumental group together to create soulful blues rich with infectious guitar melodies. The band continues its streak of success as it just opened for CAAMP at Nationwide Arena last month + was featured on COLORSxSTUDIOS’ YouTube with 1+ million views on the video.

The Cordial Sins

Genre: Shoegaze, indie rock, grunge
Latest release: "Dog Days”
Recommended songs: "Not Enough,” “Cruel,” and “Sick of the Hype”

Led by co-founders Liz Fisher and Corey Dickerson, this band has been on the rise since performing on Audiotree’s YouTube + at Nelsonville Music Festival in 2019. Both provide vocals and guitar for the group, and Liz takes it to the next level by providing lush textures to songs with her violin.

Girl Fox

Genre: Rock, alternative, indie rock
Latest single: "Drama King”
Recommended songs: "Straight Jacket,” “Something Special,” and “Laura”

With high energy and plenty of guitar shredding, we recommend playing these songs loud. Vocals + guitar are from Ryder Delavern and Tru Payne Roberts, and you can catch them at Rumba Café on Friday, Dec. 23.

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Monday, Nov. 14

Brantley Gilbert with Five Finger Deathmatch | Monday, Nov. 14 | 6 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center | $65-$150
Where is Anne Frank | Monday, Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St. | $7 | The film brings to life Kitty, the imaginary friend to whom Anne’s diary is addressed.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers | Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $38-$285
Trivia Tuesday | Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | BrewDog Short North, 1175 N. High St. | Free | Round up your friends for a night of Jeopardy-style trivia.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Wednesday Music Series | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | Understory, 2571 Neil Ave. | Free | Enjoy the sounds of local musician George Barrie on the Understory patio.
Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center | $7-$28

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Weather

43º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Concert

Sonic Temple Festival, a four-day outdoor concert featuring rock + metal bands, is returning to Historic Crew Stadium on Thursday, May 25-Sunday, May 28. Visit the Sonic Temple website to preregister for tickets, and to sign-up for email updates on early bird passes. 🎸

Civic

City Councilwoman + President Pro Tempore Elizabeth Brown announced she will be stepping down from her role to become the CEO of the YWCA. The YWCA is a local nonprofit that advocates for women’s rights and equality. Council will decide who replaces Elizabeth in the coming weeks. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Opening

After water damaged caused Hilton Downtown to close 40 rooms near the top floor, the hotel announced it’s nearly back to full capacity. Only two more floors require repairs, and these are expected to be finished near the end of November. 🏨 (Columbus Business First)

Try This

Relive the glory days of grade school by stopping at Oddfellows Liquor Bar on Thursday, Dec. 8 for a drunk spelling bee. Contestants will be challenged to spell difficult words while catching a buzz off cocktails + beer. 🐝 (614now)

Cause

Pelotonia, a Columbus-based nonprofit focused on cancer research, raised $21+ million this year through its two-day bike rides in Columbus and beyond. In total, the group has raised $258+ million for cancer research, all of which has been donated to the OSU James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. 🚲 (ABC6 On Your Side)

Health

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

Wellness

Oh hey, November. The key to keeping your spirits up and avoiding seasonal affective disorder this time of year? Sunlight. Magic up more sunshine indoors with a light therapy lamp. This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth and brightness. ☀️*

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Mix and match 🍽

Find seven restaurants under one roof at Mix Food Hall

Find Tex-Mex, Asian, and Italian-style food bowls at Genghis Grill. | Photo via @mixfoodhall

We’re sure you’ve been in this situation before — you want a salad, but your significant other wants a burger. Instead of both settling, we think everyone should win — which is why we recommend checking out Mix Food Hall.

This new delivery + takeout service is located inside three different Columbus Kroger locations — Clintonville, Gahanna, and Dublin — and offers seven restaurants under one roof. While some may spring for the avocado cobb salad from Saladworks, others can dig into smoked meat platters from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Kids (and adults, too) can also find classics like hot dogs from Nathan’s Famous, or fried chicken fingers from Fuku.

Each food hall is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. + orders can be placed ahead of time for specific pick up times.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Mitch.

Editor’s pick: I recently discovered @videobychris on Instagram and have to share. His drone videos of Columbus — like this one of Leveque Tower, or this daredevil shot of the AEP building — are what I imagine Spider-Man feels like swinging through NYC.

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