OHMS Civic Club

The OHMS Civic Club is the community heartbeat of the Ohio Music Scene. It’s a network of local chapters — beginning with the Akron Chapter — dedicated to bringing musicians, fans, historians, and preservationists together to celebrate and sustain Ohio’s rich musical heritage.

Each Civic Club operates like a grassroots arts organization:

• Community Outreach: Hosting local meetings, listening sessions, and “OHMS Nights” where members can share music, stories, and history from their own towns.

• Preservation & Archiving: Gathering flyers, recordings, photographs, and memorabilia for the OHMS Archive Foundation, ensuring Ohio’s music history is documented and remembered.

• Support & Collaboration: Connecting artists, venues, and fans to create opportunities for live shows, collaborations, and cross-city events.

• Education & Involvement: Encouraging younger generations to get involved in the arts through mentorship, zine projects like OHMZINE, and community radio initiatives.

Joining the OHMS Civic Club means becoming part of a statewide movement — a revival of local pride and artistic connection across Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Youngstown. Whether you’re an artist, archivist, fan, or supporter of local music, there’s a place for you in the OHMS Civic Club. Contact us if you are interested in starting a chapter in your city.

Together, we preserve Ohio’s sound — past, present, and future.

• Akron Chapter - December 28th - Akron / Summit County Public Library, Room 1 at 2pm

IMPORTANT: This month's meeting will be on the 4th Sunday of the month