Mar 27, 2026 - Music
Vote for Central Ohio's best music venues: Round 3
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It's time to vote in the next round of our Music Madness bracket.
State of play: Four fan favorites are headed to the semifinals and all won by similar margins, so it's still anybody's contest.
Matchup 1: Natalie's Grandview, known for intimate shows and coal-fired pizzas, goes up against Newport Music Hall on OSU's campus, the country's longest continuing running rock club.
Matchup 2: Dick's Den, an Old North dive that's hosted jazz bands since the '60s, faces The Bluestone, a downtown concert venue and event space inside a converted Baptist church.
What's next: Vote using the form below by noon Tuesday and check back Wednesday for the winners.