Music Under the Moon

Description

Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. This event is expected to sell out. 

Intended Audience: This program is designed exclusively for adults ages 21 and older. All guests must present a valid ID upon entry. 

Program Description: Summertime is back once again, and so, too, is Music Under the Moon at Cincinnati Nature Center. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Cincinnati Nature Center’s Krippendorf Lodge, this summer concert series will feature a different local band each month.  

Come for one date or join us for all five. Either way, each show is sure to be high energy and have everyone on their feet!   Each date will feature a different local food truck with food for purchase. Wine, beer, and a signature foraged cocktail will be available for purchase as well. 

Event time is 7–10 pm, with music from 7:30–9:30 pm. Doors will open at 6:45 pm. No entry into the venue will be allowed prior to this time. 

Music Under the Moon is a fundraiser for Cincinnati Nature Center. All revenue raised at this event supports our mission of “Inspiring Conservation.” 

9/11/2026

• Band: Jim Trace & the Makers https://jimtraceandthemakers.com/ 

Band Bio: Founded in Cincinnati, Jim Trace and The Makers formed in the summer of 2014. What started as nothing more than a bourbon-soaked jam session with four rag tag friends, turned into a hard-rocking folk infused force in the Midwest. In 2015, the band added fiddle and bass to round out the ensemble. JTM released their acclaimed debut, "A Little Hazy" and set out touring across the Midwest. In 2019, the band took a turn to a new electric sound when they released their "Midwestern EP," incorporating electric guitar stylings of Adam Forsthoefel. After a few years of exploring an indie-rock vibe, the band returned to their folk/Americana roots with the release of a new single, "Bones" in 2022, followed up by "Runaway" and "Bright" in 2023. The band released their first LP in 10 years with "Mash Bill" in February of 2025. The album has had over 100k streams in its first year, along with several radio features and positive critic reviews. 2026 marks a new chapter in the band's evolution. Adam parted ways with the band in late 2025. To bolster their sound, JTM added Kaitrin McCoy on fiddle, keys, and vocals. Their most recent release, "Bittersweet Symphony" which dropped in early 2026 is available on all streaming services. Jim Trace and The Makers continue to perform around the tristate area and are looking to expand to new cities across the Midwest.

• Food Truck: Cincy Smash

What to Expect: This event will take place on a covered, outdoor patio, so festivities will take place rain or shine!

• The atmosphere at these events is lively and meant to encourage mingling and dancing.
• There will be some seating provided at this event. Guests may also bring their own chairs.  

Where to Meet: Registered participants will check in at the Krippendorf Lodge at our Rowe Woods location. (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150)    

Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission. Music Under the Moon is a fundraiser for Cincinnati Nature Center. All revenue raised at this event supports our mission of “Inspiring Conservation." All sales are final. No refunds.

Contact: registrar@cincynature.org