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Biography
Now Cincinnati based artists Ariana Hodes and Cassandra Bailey-Langjahr are best friends who met bartending in Nashville TN, in 2017. With their different journeys and backgrounds in music they weren’t sure if their styles would work together, but knowing they needed to get out of restaurant life they decided to give co-writing a try. Because that’s the Nashville way. Their first co-write resulted in nothing less than magic, the blend of their voices nothing short of astonishing. They decided to play out as a duo, and pop-folk band Ariana Hodes & The Longest Year was born. They hit the road in 2019 touring in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Kentucky.
Between covid and grad school they’ve managed to home record 5 songs, the last of which is set to be released December 2025. They are now successfully crowdfunding for a studio album of brand new songs to be released in Spring 2026. Wherever they play, the quality of their close harmonies never fail to impress, the catchiness of their hooks get audiences humming and wanting more. It’s a guaranteed good-time hang where everybody makes new friends, and leaves with a little bit more hope for the world.
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We just love playing live, so whether you're looking for originals or covers for your venue or private event, we got you. Contact us above for a full song list, and any song requests you may have.
We can also discuss writing an original, personalized song just for your occasion! Nothing would make us happier than making your event even more special.
VENUES PLAYED
NASHVILLE, TN - The Purple Building at 5 Points, Springwater Supper Club
CINCINNATI, OH - MOTR Pub, Fretboard
NEWPORT, KY - The Southgate House Revival
DETROIT, MI - Cadieux Cafe
ANN ARBOR, MI - The Coop
KENT, OH - Outpost Concert Club
SANDUSKY, OH - HALO Live
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Westside Bowl
CHICAGO, IN - Pub OK
LA CROSSE, WI - Acoustic Cafe
MILWAUKEE, WI - X-ray Arcade
MADISON, WI - The Wisco
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Palmer's Bar
IOWA CITY, IA - Yacht Club
DES MOINES, IA - Vaudeville Mews
LOUISVILLE, KY - Mag Bar
BANDS COVERED
Dolly Parton
Daisy The Great
Sixpence None The Richer
Adele
Wynonna Judd
Kesha
Harry Styles
The Wreckers
Rascall Flatts
Taylor Swift
First Aid Kit
The Beatles
Billie Eilish
Simon & Garfunkel
Cam
Maroon 5
We love learning new tunes so send us a request!
Stage Requirements
As a duo we need space for a keyboard, two microphones, and an acoustic guitar. We can bring our own amplification and PA, if need be, that would be suitable for a small space. If using your system we request a sound engineer who can assist with set-up and live sound monitoring.
For a band set-up we'd need additional room for a basic drum kit and bass amp. We can bring amplification, but would need drums provided.
We have played tiny living rooms with no lighting to fancy stages with all the toys. We are endlessly adaptable, and do this for the joy of playing live.
