Ah, yes… the beginning of fall quarter at the University of Cincinnati. A day of downtime mixed with the occasional 15-minutes of academia. There's nothing like strolling into class for the first time knowing that you're ready – you got your fresh pencil case with some no. 2's and that janky version of last year's book you "acquired" from the guy selling Street Vibes near the bookstore. As you sit down, you already start to ignore your professor’s ramblings about attendance and participation points as you glance down at your Swatch and wonder 'where the hell is the freakin syllabus already?' Minutes later, you're out the door wondering what's up for the rest of the afternoon.

This year, looks like things are a little different thanks to Bearcast Radio and 51three. The UC student–run radio station and yours truly are kicking off fall quarter right with Launch Music Festival. So, come check out some live indie music from some of the best local bands around, grab some free stuff, and register to win cool prizes like an iPod Nano and a parking pass for winter quarter.

Check below for more info on who's playing.

PETER ADAMS & THE NOCTURNAL COLLECTIVE

Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter/self-producer Peter Adams continues to orchestrate thoughtful and unique atmospheric-pop folk. www.peteradamsmusic.com

THE SEEDY SEEDS

The infectious upbeat indie duo, The Seedy Seeds, offer a unique sound driven by an eclectic mix of vocals, accordion, banjo and electronic synthesizer. www.theseedyseeds.com

CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY

Native Dayton's 4 piece Captain of Industry has an experimental sound that meshes elements of garage rock, punk, alternative and new-wave. www.myspace.com/captainofindustry

THE FLUX CAPACITORS

With influences ranging from Dick Dale to Sonic Youth, the Flux Capacitors hypnotize audiences with their uniquely harmonic surf instrumentals. www.myspace.com/surfthefluxcapacitors

WHERE THEY LANDED

Where They Landed is a 7 member experimental jazz group that pushes the musical envelope with highly exploratory instrumental ballads. www.myspace.com/wheretheylanded

THE PROHIBITIONISTS

With two members from Cleveland and one from Cincinnati, garage rock trio The Prohibitionists are a true throwback to the raw sound of 70's punk. www.myspace.com/theprohibitionists

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