Women in Cincinnati Music: Kelly Fine

CincyMusic — March 2025
Fine has been a staple in the music community for well over a decade and continues to evolve and take our breath away. 
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Sound Advice: Young Heirlooms Celebrate New Era with Northside Tavern Show

Cincinnati CityBeat — February 2025
“With soul-penetrating melodies and spirit-lifting harmonies, this legendary Cincinnati-based group will move and soothe the hearts of all who attend.”
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Celebrate Chris Robinson’s 40th Birthday with an Epic Night of Live Music at Northside Tavern!

CincyMusic — January 2025
Chris has spent the past 20+ years as a staple in the Cincinnati music scene, and this night will honor his legacy, his collaborations, and his passion for live performance.
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Art Academy of Cincinnati Celebrates Expansion into Former BarrelHouse Space with Weekend Block Party

Cincinnati CityBeat — August 2021
Local Indie Folk favorites Young Heirlooms will headline the music portion of the day…”
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Check Out the Expansive Music Lineup for Cincinnati’s BLINK Art and Light Extravaganza

Cincinnati CityBeat — October 2019
Among the 80+ performances are some of the city’s most exciting musicians featured in CityBeat, including Young Heirlooms…”
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Cincinnati Indie Folk Band Young Heirlooms Gear Up for Their Next Phase and This Weekend’s Bunbury Music Fest

Cincinnati CityBeat — May 2019
“Young Heirlooms singer Kelly Fine talks about their 2017 album, ‘The Hammer,’ going with the flow of lineup reconfigurations and working on recent recordings with Cincinnati music legend Rob Fetters…”
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Cincinnati Indie Folk group Young Heirlooms Host Second Installment of “Americana Spotlight” at Woodward Theater

Cincinnati CityBeat — October 2018
In January, phenomenal local Indie Folk ensemble Young Heirlooms presented the first installment of their new bi-annual “Americana Spotlight” series, which they created to spotlight some of their favorite fellow Roots acts.
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Young Heirlooms perform on Good Morning Cincinnati ahead of DevouGrass

WKRC Cincinnati — October 2018
Acclaimed Cincinnati musicians Young Heirlooms can take you on a nostalgic journey with their heartfelt original tunes. They’re one of the big acts performing at DevouGrass Festival…
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Americana Spotlight Presented by Young Heirlooms

CincyMusic — July 2018
“Americana Spotlight is a bi-annual showcase featuring bands that Young Heirlooms have met and played with along the road from touring their album, The Hammer. Americana Spotlight is happening at The Woodward Theater…
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Young Heirlooms and Sylmar represent Cincinnati at upcoming Ohio music showcase Adventures Fest

Cincinnati CityBeat — June 2018
Cincinnati is well represented at Adventures Fest by sublime Indie Folk band Young Heirlooms, who play right before (Jessica Lea) Mayfield
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Cincy folk band Young Heirlooms finds its purpose on new album ‘The Hammer’

WCPO Cincinnati — October 2017
This isn’t the kind of alternative folk pop meant for lattes and wool hats — it’s legitimate artistry
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Young Heirlooms: ‘The Hammer’

CincyMusic — October 2017
I am going to have to check everyone’s ID’s, because I am pretty sure this record came out in 1972. It didn’t? Okay, sorry. Still timeless, though. Everything the Young Heirlooms does is timeless. Their music is gimmick-free, lyrics are devoid of cliché, and performances are A-plus. I had no doubt this album was going to be outstanding, and it absolutely did not disappoint.
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Over the Rhine preps for 2017’s Nowhere Else music and arts festival

Cincinnati CityBeat — May 2017
“On rural farmland less than 50 miles east of Cincinnati, Over the Rhine’s Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist will again present their Nowhere Else Festival, a celebration of some of the pair’s “favorite musicians, writers, photographers, painters, naturalists and foodies…
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Soul Step Records Announce SSR-022 with Young Heirlooms

CincyMusic — July 2017
“Limited edition 7” vinyl single will take one of the tracks off the upcoming Young Heirlooms album, “Bury Me (With My Hammer)” the B-Side will feature an incredible version of Neil Young’s “Ohio.” This limited 100 vinyl (pressings) will be translucent blue with black wisps.
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Young Heirlooms Headline The Woodward

CincyMusic — June 2016
“This band has the ability to resonate with a wide scope of audiences, giving them a do-not-miss reputation throughout the Midwest...
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Cincinnati Entertainment Awards Honor Local Music for 18th Year

Cincinnati CityBeat — January 2015
“Young Heirlooms mesmerized with a stellar set of gorgeous, impassioned Americana/Folk...
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Young Heirlooms & Kelley McRae opening for Nikki Lane

CincyMusic — February 2015
Young Heirlooms are becoming Cincinnati’s  “go to” heavy hitter band by creating meaningful and memorable experiences for their listeners.”
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LISTEN: 2015 ‘Best New Bands’ Showcase Performers

Cincinnati CityBeat — January 2015
“This year’s “Best New Bands” showcase, presented by CityBeat and featuring performances by some of the local musical acts you should keep your eye on this year...
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Yes on 8 Pop Up Concert with Young Heirlooms

CincyMusic — October 2014
“Join us at the Yes on 8 Action Center as Young Heirlooms play a special live concert dedicated to the campaign to save Union Terminal.
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Show the Locals Some Love at MidPoint

Cincinnati CityBeat — September 2014
Often, local acts will do something special for MPMF, but I can’t remember any unveiling a new, drastically expanded lineup. That’s what Young Heirlooms will do with their MidPoint show Friday at Memorial Hall.”
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Young Heirlooms Sucks You into a Different Dimension

CincyMusic — July 2014
“Their music sucks a person into a whole different dimension and Fine easily paints a story into one’s mind, especially in their latest album.
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Young Heirlooms Birth Debut Full-Length

Cincinnati CityBeat — April 2013
“Young Heirlooms’ most magnetic elements are the songs, the melodies, the vocal arrangements and Robinson and Fine’s precise harmonies. The album is impressive in its organic, natural feel — the vocals are such a focal point and the musical backing is so energized and full, it’s easy to forget that the songs are performed exclusively on acoustic instruments…
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Let Them Clear Their Throats

Cincinnati CityBeat — September 2012
“Fans stand in near reverence at Young Heirlooms’ shows. Their eyes are almost always locked on Fine and Robinson, not their cell phones. The room is almost always quiet. People prefer to experience Young Heirlooms — not just hear them in the background over a conversation with a friend. A couple songs in and even the most chaotic of venues has a sleepy vibe near the stage as listeners stand in silence and absorb the emotions of each song…
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