MOTR presents FREE shows featuring original music with a focus on new artist development 7 nights a week and from all over the world. There is never a cover charge, creating a fun atmosphere for music explorers and new artists alike. Cincinnati’s fabled music scene is often represented while the MOTR stage also serves as launch pad into the Cincinnati market for touring artists.

MOTR was the FIRST Cincinnati area appearance for a variety of pioneering performers including Alabama Shakes, Lord Huron, Valley Queen, Twin Shadow, Margo Price, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Low Cut Connie, Angel Olson, Twin Peaks, Birds of Chicago, Houndmouth, All Them Witches, Shovels & Rope, Cloud Nothings, STRFKR, Akron Family …. Who will you discover at MOTR next?