Toto // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 8.3.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 7, 2025 Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center hosted a night of nostalgia for a crowd nearing 10,000 fans. For August in Cincinnati, fans can expect to experience an outdoor show in a swirl of heat and dense humidity, but this night brought the joy (and relief)
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard // Live @ Forest Hills Stadium // 8.1.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Kyle Ostrander - August 4, 2025 Article & Photos by Kyle Ostrander Queens, NY – It’s hard to find a band with a more dedicated following than King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (abbreviated KGLW). The Australian based rockers have become renowned for their one-of-a-kind live shows where no two concerts are alike, often pulling from their
Rod Stewart // Live @ PNC Music Pavilion // 7.29.25 CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Jolene Roderick - August 2, 2025August 6, 2025 Article and Photos by: Jolene Roderick CHARLOTTE, NC — Cheap Trick opened the night with a bang, delivering a set that reminded the Charlotte crowd exactly why they’ve earned their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stripes. From the opening punch of “Hello There” to the celebratory farewell of “Goodnight,” the
The Swell Season – Live @ DPAC – 8/1/25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sarah Todd - August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 Article and Photos by: Sarah Todd Durham, NC -- The Swell Season returned to the stage at Durham Performing Arts Center tonight with the kind of grace and quiet power that’s made them so beloved over the years. With their first new album in 16 years, Forward, just released last month,
Priest // Live @ Scout Bar // 7.19.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Ommar Ortuvia - July 26, 2025 Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- The “Taste of Armageddon 2025” tour rolled into Houston's Scout Bar on July 19, bringing much guitar-fueled rage and metal, headlined by sci-fi industrial rockers Powerman 5000, with supporting acts from latin-infused nu-metal band Ill Niño, “G-punk” rap-rockers Hed PE, and Priest.
Tantric // Live @ Madison Live // 7.10.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - July 18, 2025 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Covington, KY – Just across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati, Madison Live is nestled in the heart of historic downtown Covington, Kentucky, As a smaller companion venue to the Madison Theater just next door, it boasts an underground vibe that perfectly suits a post-grunge,
My Chemical Romance // Live @ T-Mobile Park // 7.11.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Drew Whitman - July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Review by: Drew Whitman Provided photos by: Lindsey Byrnes Seattle, WA - My Chemical Romance kicked off their Long Live The Black Parade tour on Friday, which had fans lining up around the block in the summer heat in anticipation of the legendary emo band’s performance of their classic 2006 album. Folk-punk band
Leftover Salmon / The Infamous Stringdusters / Kitchen Dwellers // Live @ The Amp Ballantyne // 7.13.2025 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - July 16, 2025 Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte fans that braved the scorching summer heat wave on Sunday, were treated to impressive performances by three of the top bluegrass-infused acts on the scene today. Dubbed the Rowdy Summer Nights tour, Leftover Salmon, the Infamous Stringdusters, and the Kitchen Dwellers delivered
Keith Urban // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 6.26.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Article and Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati fans were treated to a rousing night of country music at the Keith Urban: High And Alive Tour featuring support from a trio of young artists in their mere twenties - Karley Scott Collins, Alana Springsteen, and Chase Matthew. A perfect lineup
All Our Friends Fest // Oro-Medonte, ON // 6.28-29.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS by Stephanie Snape - July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Article and Photos: Stephanie Snape All Your Friends Fest returned to Oro-Medonte this past weekend for its second year, drawing fans of pop-punk, emo, and alternative music from across the region. Things kicked off with a Canadian classic: Faber Drive, whose upbeat performance set the tone for a nostalgic, high-energy experience.
