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Boys Like Girls
The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Cincinnati, OH
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About Boys Like Girls

Boys Like Girls formed in Boston in 2005 and became one of the defining pop-rock bands of the late 2000s. Built around Martin Johnson's vocals and the band's knack for crafting hook-laden songs, they carved out space between emo sincerity and pop radio accessibility. Their 2006 debut album spawned "The Great Escape," a track that defined a moment when relatably awkward romance could soundtrack your entire high school experience. "Two Is Better Than One" featuring Taylor Swift proved they could do earnest duets without irony. Even as taste shifted, they remained good at what they did: writing songs about wanting someone, losing someone, or pretending not to care. They've never stopped touring or releasing music, proving there's a persistent audience for this particular brand of careful vulnerability wrapped in power chords.

Their crowds are engaged without being frantic. People sing every word to the familiar stuff. There's genuine affection in the room rather than nostalgia-drunk irony. They're reliable musicians who play tight, don't oversell the drama, and seem aware they're working in a legacy.

Known for The Great Escape, Thunder, Two Is Better Than One, Love Drunk, Be Your Everything

Boys Like Girls + Cincinnati

Boys Like Girls last graced Cincinnati in 2008 at National City Pavilion, back when they were riding high on their debut album's success. That was a while ago. The pop-rock outfit behind "The Great Escape" and "Two is Better Than One" built a solid following through the late 2000s, and Cincinnati was part of that tour circuit.

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Live Music in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's got a solid history with rock, from the proto-punk energy of early scenes to a more recent embrace of indie and alternative acts. It's not typically a pop-rock stronghold the way some markets are, which actually makes Boys Like Girls an interesting test. The city tends to appreciate musicianship and doesn't suffer pure nostalgia well, so this visit will either tap into genuine affection for their catalog or expose how dated the formula feels.

Cincinnati road trip to see Boys Like Girls?

Stay in Hyde Park, Cincinnati's most elegant neighborhood, with tree-lined streets and restored Victorian homes. Dinner at The Eagle—a fine dining spot that takes Southern cooking seriously—pairs well with Stapleton's sensibility. Spend your afternoon at the Cincinnati Art Museum or walking the grounds at Spring Grove Cemetery, one of America's most beautiful cemeteries. Both offer quiet reflection before heading to the show. If you have time, catch the view from Skyline Chili's main location; the city panorama is worth the detour, even if the food is divisive.

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