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St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Taft Theatre — Cincinnati, OH
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About St. Paul and the Broken Bones

St. Paul and the Broken Bones are an Alabama soul outfit built around Paul Janeway's preacher-adjacent vocals and the band's grip on deep, churchy funk. They emerged in the early 2010s out of Birmingham with a sound that feels equally indebted to Al Green and Stax Records as it does to contemporary indie rock. Their breakthrough came with 'Don't Give Up on Me', a song that plays like a secular gospel number, full of urgency and conviction. Janeway's voice carries the weight of actual belief, whether he's singing about relationships or spiritual struggle. The band doesn't just play songs; they seem to be working through something in real time. Albums like 'Sea of Noise' and 'Yellow Crown' established them as serious practitioners of soul music who actually understand the tradition they're working in. They're not nostalgic about it—they sound like they're living it.

Janeway commands a room like he's leading a service. The crowd goes quiet, leans in. The band locks into grooves that feel genuinely hypnotic rather than just tight. People move because the music pulls them forward, not because it's performatively energetic.

Known for Don't Give Up on Me, Grass, Call Me, Half God, Half Devil, Sanctify

St. Paul and the Broken Bones + Cincinnati

St. Paul and the Broken Bones have maintained a solid presence in Cincinnati over the years. Their last visit to the city was September 22, 2023, when they played RiversEdge Amphitheater. The soul-funk outfit brings their signature blend of deep grooves and raw energy whenever they're in town, and Cincinnati crowds have consistently shown up for what they do.

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Live Music in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's got a deep bench with soul and R&B—it's part of the city's DNA. The local scene appreciates bands that can actually play their instruments and mean what they're doing, which is exactly St. Paul and the Broken Bones's whole thing. They should find an audience that gets the seriousness of what they're doing, stripped down and honest.

Cincinnati road trip to see St. Paul and the Broken Bones?

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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