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by Linda Carlson - April 2, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus OH – Blue October has been sharing the journey of frontman Justin Furstenfeld since 1995. Through albums like Consent to Treatment, History for Sale, Argue with a Tree, Foiled, Any Man in America, Sway, Home and their current release, I Hope You’re Happy, fans have experienced Furstenfeld’s wildly tumultuous personal story, wrought with

The Aces // Live @ A&R Music Bar // 3.8.19

by Linda Carlson - March 15, 2019

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – March 8, 2019 was International Women’s Day, and befittingly, The Aces performed at A&R Music Bar in Columbus, Ohio. This all-female alternative indie pop band from Provo, Utah gave a rousing performance to a sold-out crowd. Originally slated to play in The Basement, a

Movie Review: Captain Marvel

by Alice Ginevra Micheli - March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

Article By: Alice-Ginevra Micheli While there have been plenty of strong female characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, none have helmed their own film. They’ve all been either supporting characters in someone else’s origin tale, or part of the crew in a team-up showcase. With Captain Marvel, this has finally become

Predictions: The 91st Academy Awards

by Alice Ginevra Micheli - February 24, 2019February 25, 2019

Article By: Alice-Ginevra Micheli Oh, what a strange year it has been for the illustrious Academy. They have had controversial choice after controversial choice, not just in its nominees but also in the ceremony itself. Will they have a host? Will there be some categories that don’t receive their due and are

Sevendust & Tremonti // Live @ The NorVA // 2.9.19

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - February 15, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Sevendust and a slew of metal/ rock bands held another sold out show at the NorVA, which made for an intense evening of music that hit the spot for attendees suffering from the winter blahs. Originally slated to co-headline with Clutch in

Metallica // Live @ US Bank Arena // 1.30.19

by Linda Carlson - February 4, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – In 2016, Metallica performed at the AT&T stadium on the eve of the Super Bowl, a concert that was ultimately dubbed, “Too Heavy for Halftime.” There’s a reason for that clever billing…a Metallica concert is unlike any other. It rocks in ways

The Magpie Salute // Live @ The Taft Theatre Ballroom // 1.27.19

by Linda Carlson - February 1, 2019

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Magpie Salute, formed in 2016, is a group of musicians with one common link…former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson. After The Black Crowes dissolved in 2015, Robinson pursued other music ventures. Through a criss-crossing of individual paths, The Magpie Salute emerged,

Thrice // Live @ Bogarts // 11.10.18

by Linda Carlson - November 15, 2018

Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts played host to three California rock bands on November 10, 2018. It was a chilly evening outside, but inside the venue, the crowd was kept warm by hot music, favorite beverages and the closeness of a packed audience. First on stage was Teenage Wrist, an alternative rock band

Gary Clark Jr. // Live the Louisville Palace Theater // 11.4.18

by Michael W. Bright - November 12, 2018

Photos and Article by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Muddy Waters said it: "The blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll." Parent and child, two apparently separate generations of music come together with Gary Clark Jr. This guy is successful and comfortable with both and everything in

Clutch // Live @ The NorVa // 10.31.18

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - November 4, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Three bands with three different interpretations of rock n' roll, all on a Halloween's night. Originally scheduled for September, an illness in one of the bands on tour forced a change of dates for the Norfolk, Atlanta, and Raleigh shows. Norfolk drew the