Named for a tough blue-collar neighborhood in Cincinnati Ohio the grassroots musical group Over the Rhine sings about a transformation that takes place each year in the city ldquo Whenever we rsquo d get our first real snowfall of the year it felt like something sacred was happening rdquo explains band co-founder Linford Detweiler ldquo Like a little bit of a fresh start The city would slow down and grow quiet rdquo If you rsquo ve experienced a heavy snowfall you understand how it can inspire a song A magical quietness drapes the world as snow conceals grime and grayness
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