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CRYPTMAS CONPresented by Fantasy Audio Magazine & Hierophany & HedgeOn Friday, December 26th, step into a realm where snow-dusted fantasy collides with the glow of candlelit music halls. CRYPTMAS CON is a one-day celebration of live dungeon synth and tabletop RPG adventure, held within the historic Southgate House Revival in Newport, KY, marking the 5th such celebration of Ohio Valley Dungeon Synth and leveling-up the celebration accordingly.Two rooms share one enchanted atmosphere:The Concert Hall an evening of immersive, live fantasy and dungeon synth performances by:Elyvilon (holiday-inspired set)Mons (holiday-inspired set)Kyvon (holiday-inspired set)Witch BoltDivine AnvilBad Milk Dirty PeachesGloamwalkerVeneficus SarcinaAll performances will be accompanied by live visuals by the very talented YESTERONICS LIGHTWORKSThe Gaming Hall Break into those fancy new dice you were gifted with a holiday-themed one-shot TTRPG sessions (Dungeons & Dragons, Mausritter, Old-School Essentials, Call of Cthulhu, and more). Here, a live video and audio stream from the concert hall flow through the room, so adventurers can quest while still immersed in the echoes of the stage.Between harrowing dice rolls and brumal performances, warm yourself with a drink from the barperhaps a mulled cider, a seasonal ale, or a steaming cup of hot chocolatebefore plunging back into the nights adventures.TTRPG Table Signup:Email fantasyaudiomagazine@gmail.com with proof of ticket purchase to reserve your spot. Space is limitedfirst come, first served! Final game roster and signup info TBA and will be announced via Fantasy Audio Magazine

Curated and Hosted by Noah Smith 🤘Crooner Circus is a long-standing songwriter showcase and creative community based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Curated by touring artist and award winning songwriter Noah Smith, the show has featured over 300 original artists including Grammy nominated, award winning, and international performers. What started as a grassroots round in the corner of a local taproom has grown into a trusted regional platform for emerging voices and seasoned pros alike.Held on the third Thursday of every month, Crooner Circus is a rotating lineup of 6 to 9 songwriters, each sharing their original music, stories behind the songs, and the heart that keeps them writing. From intimate listening-room vibes to packed-out bar nights, the show thrives on connection between artists, fans, and the cities we visit.In addition to the monthly series, Noah Smiths Crooner Circus Songwriter Festival returns for its second year on December 6th at the legendary Southgate House Revival, bringing together over 40 songwriters across multiple stages in a celebration of songcraft and storytelling.Crooner Circus isnt just another show its a movement, with a strong social media presence, content strategy, and brand that helps host venues grow their audience and build new relationships with the music community.

Fully Seated ShowOn her new album Still + Bright, Tennessee-bred singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah explores the vast expanse of her inner world: her deep-rooted affinity for Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions, a near-mystical connection with the natural environment, the life lessons learned in her formative years as a self-described anime-nerd mall goth, and much more. Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashville studio, Kiahs second full-length for Rounder Records merges her revelatory storytelling with a darkly cinematic twist on the rootsy alt-rock of her 2021 breakthrough Wary + Strangean LP that landed on Rolling Stones list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021 and drew acclaim from major outlets like Pitchfork. With its sonic palette encompassing everything from fuzzed-out guitars and industrial-leaning beats to gilded pedal steel and Kiahs exquisitely graceful banjo work, Still + Bright makes for a vital new addition to a body of work largely dedicated to exploring the struggle and joy of true self-discovery.The latest turn in a dynamic career thats included joining Our Native Daughters (an all-women-of-color supergroup also featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell), Still + Bright emerged from a deliberate transformation of the songwriting process Kiah adopted after composing her first song on a Fender acoustic at age 13. To that end, the album marks her first time opening up her approach and working with co-writers, including punk legend Tim Armstrong, Sadler Vaden (a guitarist/vocalist for Jason Isbells 400 Unit), and former Pentatonix member Avi Kaplan. Although her third LP is an undeniable departure from the anguished emotionality of its predecessor (an album informed by losing her mother to suicide at age 17), Kiah imparts each track with a hypnotic intensity born from boldly stating her convictions. Revealing her rare ability to spin her fascinations into songs uncovering essential truths about human nature, Still + Bright ultimately affirms her as an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth.