Ohio State Alumna Kaki Tzagournis Brings Mini Midwest Tour to Rumba Café

The indie-pop artist returns to Columbus for her fifth performance at the local venue.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:53am

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An abstract close-up photograph of shimmering sequins and glittering disco ball fragments, capturing the glamour and energy of a live music performance.The vibrant energy of indie-pop artist Kaki Tzagournis' upcoming Rumba Café performance will shine through in a dazzling display of stage-ready textures.Columbus Today

Kaki Tzagournis, an indie-pop artist and Ohio State alumna, is bringing her Mini Midwest Tour to Rumba Café in Columbus on Tuesday. After graduating in 2018 and moving to Nashville to hone her songwriting skills, Tzagournis is now based in Los Angeles and collaborates with her producer and guitarist, Timothy Brown. She is excited to perform for her hometown crowd, having played at Rumba Café several times before.

Why it matters

Tzagournis has built a dedicated fanbase that connects with her heartfelt lyrics, which often reflect the experience of being a Midwest artist pursuing a music career. Her return to Columbus highlights the vibrant local music scene and the success of Ohio State alumni in the industry.

The details

Tzagournis will perform at Rumba Café on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the venue's website. After graduating from Ohio State with a marketing degree, Tzagournis moved to Nashville to learn more about songwriting. She now collaborates with her producer and guitarist, Timothy Brown, to create her indie-pop sound. Tzagournis has played at Rumba Café several times before and is excited to perform for her hometown crowd.

  • Tzagournis graduated from Ohio State in 2018.
  • Tzagournis moved to Nashville after college to hone her songwriting skills.
  • Tzagournis is now based in Los Angeles and collaborates with her producer and guitarist, Timothy Brown.
  • Tzagournis will perform at Rumba Café in Columbus on Tuesday, April 16, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Kaki Tzagournis

An indie-pop artist and Ohio State alumna who is bringing her Mini Midwest Tour to Rumba Café in Columbus.

Timothy Brown

Tzagournis' producer and guitarist, with whom she collaborates on her music.

Lauren Hackenberg

A dedicated fan of Tzagournis who started an Instagram fan account to promote the artist's new music and upcoming events.

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What they’re saying

“'To see people in a room connecting with your music and letting you know that they identify with it — that is the reason to make music.'”

— Kaki Tzagournis, Indie-pop artist

“'She talks a lot about what it's like to be an artist who's working to hone her craft, but then also a lot about what it is like to be a girl from the Midwest. I really connect with her lyrics.'”

— Lauren Hackenberg, Fan

What’s next

Tickets for Tzagournis' performance at Rumba Café on Tuesday, April 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. are available for purchase on the venue's website.

The takeaway

Kaki Tzagournis' return to her hometown of Columbus highlights the success of Ohio State alumni in the music industry and the vibrant local music scene. Her dedicated fanbase, particularly among fellow Midwesterners, demonstrates the power of her relatable lyrics and indie-pop sound.