Creed // Live @ Heritage Bank Center // 8.24.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s something that rock fans have craved for years – the return of Creed, the bombshell band that defined post-grunge rock in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (lead guitar), Eric Friedman (touring rhythm guitar), Brian
David Lee Roth // Live @ Hard Rock Casino // 8.21.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Rock legend David Lee Roth entertained an enthusiastic crowd at Cincinnati’s Hard Rock Casino outdoor stage on a day that spat some rain during the afternoon. But all was clear in the evening for Roth, who needed no opening band to rev
Volbeat // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 8.17.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 25, 2025 Article and photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Volbeat’s Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide is an ambitious tour that began in early June to coincide with the release of their ninth studio album (God of Angels Trust) and rages into mid-November with more than 60 shows. That's right: sixty shows! The
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)
Elements Festival 2025 Prioritizes Community, Inclusivity, and Growth FESTIVALS by Kelly Katz - August 5, 2025August 6, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Elements Music & Arts Festival // Credit: Lo Morell When the skies opened over Long Pond in 2024, unleashing relentless rain and flooding across the festival grounds, many assumed the party would stop. However, at Elements Festival, stopping isn’t part of the culture. Against the odds, the team,
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,
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
Less Than Jake // Live @ Bogart’s // 6.24.25 CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - June 30, 2025 Cincinnati, OH – Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus 2025 Tour features an eclectic lineup of bands, each brandishing its own unique take on the ska-punk genre. From Anaheim, California, Bite Me Bambi started the evening with a lively set. Lead vocalist Tahlena Chikami is a treasure, giving off disarmingly youthful vibes
Farm Jamb Bluegrass Festival // McClurg Family Farm // 6.5-7.2025 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Article and photos: Michael W. Bright Baghdad Kentucky: The 4th annual Farm Jamb Bluegrass Festival returned to the tranquil McClurg Family Farm between Frankfort and Louisville, reaffirming its position as a must-attend event for bluegrass aficionados. Unlike sprawling, overcrowded festivals in inhospitable locations, Farm Jamb offers an intimate, family friendly setting
Breaking Benjamin and Staind // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 5.25.25 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - June 2, 2025June 8, 2025 Article and Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Who says rock has a waning appeal? Try telling that to the near-capacity crowd at Riverbend Music Center, with more than 16,000 fans in attendance for an evening with co-headliners Breaking Benjamin and Staind on their Awaken The Fallen Tour. The evening started with
