Get to know Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) Secretary Maggie Brennan!
We salute and thank Maggie for her service to the CMHS Board of Trustees and the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) Advisory Committee, supporting the development, programming, fundraising, marketing, and execution of this premier series.
1. What's your first (or favorite) memory of live music?
When I was a kid my dad played in a softball league and following the games we would go to Les Flick's Home Like Inn for dinner and the blues.
2. What LAS concert(s) have you attended? Which did you enjoy most and why?
Lucius. Frankly, I'm a fan of female artists and Lucius can harmonize like no other.
3. What artists do you hope to bring to the LAS?
Vagabon, Ólafur Arnalds, Chet Faker, Tank and the Bangas, Celeste
4. What do you love about Memorial Hall?
I fall more in love with Memorial Hall each time I visit.
5. Describe the Cincy music scene in three words.
evolving, talented, accessible
6. What genres of music do you like?
All and any with the exception of heavy metal and super poppy.
7. What was the most recent CD/vinyl you purchased?
My most recent purchase was from Joy Ike; she had a show at the Music Resource Center in June.
8. What album would you take to a desert island (assuming you had a record player!)? Patty Griffin's A Kiss in Time
9. What songs are on your pandemic playlist? What was your favorite album of 2020-21?
NPR's playlist, Isle of Calm
10. What song reminds you of childhood? “Elvira” — The Oakridge Boys
11. What song reminds you of summertime? “Heavy Metal Drummer” — Wilco
12. What's your favorite love song?
“A Groovy Kind of Love” — Phil Collins
13. What song makes you want to dance? “Radio” — Sylvan Esso
14. Do you play an instrument?
No, but I have had the harmonica and ukulele on a Post-it for a while.
15. How has music impacted your life?
It brings me joy. I enjoy listening to it alone and with friends in person.
16. Who is the most underrated musician?
Kishi Bashi
17. What artists have you met in person?
The Head and the Heart, Of Monsters and Men, Ben Lee
18. If you could go back in time and meet any musician, who would it be?
Nina Simone
19. What advice would you give to a budding musician?
Call me; I'll be your agent.