INDIE BANDS, CRAFT BREWERIES, HISTORIC VENUES
Friday May 29th and Saturday May 30th 2026
Downtown Springfield, OH
2026 FromOhio Line up
CARRIERS
M ROSS PERKINS
THE OPHELIAS
Carriers is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based indie rock band led by singer-songwriter and frontman Curt Kiser. Known for a dreamy, "hallucinatory heartland rock" sound, the project has garnered acclaim for its introspective, Americana-tinged music.
THE OPHELIAS
M ROSS PERKINS
THE OPHELIAS
Formed in Cincinnati, The Ophelias are a joyfully queer indie band inspired by the Midwest, nostalgia, and nature. Praised by The New York Times and Pitchfork, their Julien Baker-produced new album, Spring Grove, arrives April 4th on Get Better Records.
M ROSS PERKINS
M ROSS PERKINS
HEATHER REDMAN & THE REPUTATION
Dayton's M Ross Perkins crafts punchy, 60s-inspired psychedelic pop.. Praised by American Songwriter and Uncut, Perkins channels legends like Brian Wilson and Nilsson, playing every instrument himself to create a singular, shimmering tapestry of sound.
HEATHER REDMAN & THE REPUTATION
HEATHER REDMAN & THE REPUTATION
HEATHER REDMAN & THE REPUTATION
Dayton, Ohio's Heather Redman, a fixture in the region's scene, fronts The Reputation with a live sound, horn section, and swagger. A sixties soul-garage blend, the debut delivers raw emotion, psych-soul, and adventurous energy defining Heather Redman and The Reputation.
MOL SULLIVAN
HEATHER REDMAN & THE REPUTATION
CRABS WITHOUT LEGS
Mol Sullivan is a Cincinnati singer-songwriter blending “lo‑fi experimental haunt pop” with twangy indie rock. A seasoned touring artist and self-directed filmmaker, she transforms years of hard-won growth and sobriety into vivid, vulnerable songs. Her acclaimed EP A Little Hello and debut LP GOOSE showcase her cinematic, emotionally rich sound.
CRABS WITHOUT LEGS
HEATHER REDMAN & THE REPUTATION
CRABS WITHOUT LEGS
Columbus-based crabswithoutlegs is a 10-piece indie neo-soul-fusion powerhouse blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and horns. Winners of the 2023 Dayton Battle of the Bands, they deliver infectious lyrics, symphonic arrangements, and captivating grooves.
VISITOR
MULTI ULTRA
MULTI ULTRA
Dayton, Ohio-based Visitor delivers vintage-leaning rock with a modern edge. A three-person lineup, they fuse classic psychedelic textures with contemporary bravado, forging a sonic footprint that stands out in today’s scene. Their self-titled album features Wildflower, a hypnotic anthem tonight.
MULTI ULTRA
MULTI ULTRA
MULTI ULTRA
Multi Ultra is a Nashville-based independent alternative rock band igniting this generation’s music scene. After playing over 120 shows across the U.S. in 2024, they’ve earned a reputation for high-voltage, party-starting performances that turn every venue into a whirlwind of energy, hooks, and sing-along anthems.
SILVIS
MULTI ULTRA
NOVEL VIBRATIONS
Silvis is a high-energy Midwest indie rock band known for dynamic live shows, from intimate venues to outdoor festivals. Their infectious songwriting fuels a powerful connection with fans. With their 2025 debut album, “A Tendency to Seek Distraction,” Silvis continues defining their sound in the indie rock scene.
NOVEL VIBRATIONS
NOVEL VIBRATIONS
NOVEL VIBRATIONS
Novel Vibrations is a Cincinnati-based, DIY shoegaze/post-punk band blending My Bloody Valentine textures with Joy Division drive and Velvet Underground mood. Since forming in 2022, they’ve honed their sound in local bars and house venues, highlighted by their singles “Thanks for Nothing” and “Deja Vu.”
RUG
NOVEL VIBRATIONS
JESS LAMB
Rug is a Columbus-based Midwestern rock band pairing dynamic distortion with intimate, coming-of-age storytelling. Born in Athens and sharpened in Columbus’ DIY scene, their self-titled EP channels tender nostalgia and restless rebellion, carried by Alice Wagoner’s raw vocals and a tight, ever-evolving lineup.
JESS LAMB
NOVEL VIBRATIONS
JESS LAMB
Jess Lamb is a Cincinnati-based indie-soul artist and powerhouse vocalist whose gospel-tinged, mantra-driven songs explore spirituality and healing. Blending bluesy piano, ethereal harmonies, and soulful, introspective lyrics, her sound moves between soul, pop, and R&B, creating an intimate, emotionally charged experience.
IndieCraft 2025 highlights
Remember IndieCraft?
It's back with a new name and a renewed mission. Dive into our 2025 highlight video to relive those unforgettable moments, then join us as FromOhio Music Festival takes center stage. Same energy. Same local love. New focus on the incredible bands from Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
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VENUES
MOTHER STEWART'S BREWING
102 W. Columbia St.
"Located in a historic warehouse in downtown Springfield, Ohio, Mother Stewart's is an event-driven craft brewery with taproom & outdoor beer garden."
STATE THEATRE
19 S. FOUNTAIN AVE.
"An adaptive re-use of the historic State Theater teeming with a new generation of interactive audiences, creating fresh new experiences and lifelong memories..."
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