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Noah Kahan
Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, OH
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About Noah Kahan

Noah Kahan is a singer-songwriter from Stowe, Vermont who makes indie rock with the specificity of someone writing about a place he actually knows. His breakout came quietly over several years—he released albums like Busyhead and I Was / I Am without much fanfare—but Stick Season changed the trajectory significantly. It's a song that captures the particular exhaustion of late fall in New England, and it resonated far beyond regional audiences, eventually hitting viral moments on social media and in playlists. His music tends to sit somewhere between the storytelling of folk and the instrumentation of indie rock, with lyrics that feel lived-in rather than polished. Kahan's known for his collaborations and willingness to play around—he's worked with artists across genres and isn't precious about his output. He maintains a sharp sense of humor about his own work and the music industry generally, which comes through in interviews and his social presence. His live shows have built a devoted following in part because he seems genuinely engaged with the people showing up.

His crowds sing along to every word, especially on Stick Season. There's genuine warmth in the room—people who drove hours to be there. He plays with a tightness that suggests he actually rehearses, and there's none of the self-seriousness that sinks some indie shows. He'll chat between songs like he's visiting, not performing.

Known for Stick Season, Your Man, Hurt Somebody, Everywhere, Everything, Godly

Noah Kahan + Cincinnati

Noah Kahan brought his Vermont sensibility to Cincinnati's riverfront in June 2023, playing the ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park. He worked through a setlist heavy on storytelling, hitting "Stick Season" and the reflective "The View Between Villages" alongside deeper cuts like "Carlo's Song" and "Growing Sideways." There's something about Kahan's approach to melody that feels less like arena ambition and more like someone genuinely thinking through his life on stage. The show closed with "Mess," which felt appropriately honest for a set that never reached for easy sentiment.

Noah Kahan in Cincinnati News

Live Music in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's music scene has a soft spot for artists who lean into vulnerability and acoustic detail. The city's venues—from intimate clubs to festival stages along the Ohio River—tend to book singer-songwriters and indie acts that prioritize lyricism over flash. Kahan's brand of reflective folk-pop finds natural resonance here, where audiences appreciate straightforward emotional honesty over production flourishes. It's the kind of town where a guy with a guitar and honest songs can build a real following.

Cincinnati road trip to see Noah Kahan?

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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