Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY— Being on the road is tough work for any band, no doubt about it. When you’ve been on the road for more than 20 years, the work has got to be something you love, something with rewards. The Velcro Pygmies are a
Author: Michael W. Bright
Michael W. Bright enjoyed a 30 year career in rock radio, both on the air and in management, most notably as Program Director at seminal Alternative Rock icon WFNX in Boston. He currently lives on a small farm outside of Louisville, Kentucky with his huge family.
Portugal. The Man // Live @ The Palace // 2.17.18
Article and Photos: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY --I used to believe that the total immersion concert experience was extinct, except maybe for those occasions that began with serious psychotropic chemical enhancement. My opinion changed after Saturday night's experience with Portugal. The Man. Extended psychedelic, cinematic jams with structure, depth and
In This Moment // Live @ The Palace // 2.3.18
White Reaper // Live @ Headliners // 11.25.17
Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- One of the few true four day weekends on this year’s calendar created a grand opportunity for Headliners in Louisville. Typically folks whose home base is here come flocking back for exaggerated meals with family, shots with friends, and wild ambitions
The Security Project // Live @ Headliners // 11.15.17
Bourbon and Beyond Festival // Live @ Champions Park // 9.23-24.17
Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- Where to start…Whether you brought your grandmother or your granddaughter there was enough food, water, shade, security and bourbon (for grandma) to satisfy all souls. The Bourbon and Beyond Festival, the first of what we hope will be many, was unveiled in the
Gov’t Mule // Live @ the Iroquois Amphitheater // 8.27.17
Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- Following the sudden untimely passing of original Allman Brother Butch Trucks in January and the long-time-coming passing of Gregg Allman in May, Warren Haynes is as close to Southern Rock Royalty as we can come. Sunday night's Gov't Mule concert allowed Haynes
Festival Preview // Bourbon and Beyond Festival // Sept. 23 & 24
Chick Corea Elektric Band // Live @ the PNC Pavilion // 8.13.17
Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Cincinnati, OH. - This summer you could be attending a concert performance of the highest caliber every night of each week, provided you had the cash for today's high-priced tickets. So, it might have been easy to overlook an evening with the elusive Chick Corea
