South of Eden // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 2.18.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - February 26, 2022February 27, 2022 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Following the pandemic's silencing of stages in 2020, the first concert I photographed in 2021 when the live music scene was carefully reopening was South of Eden. The rush of joy I felt at that time was undeniable – live music! So
Messer // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 8.7.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 15, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington KY – Concerts allow you to see your favorite bands in person, something to be relished and cherished; however, they also offer the opportunity to experience new bands, particularly through opening acts for headliners. Sometimes, through these shows, a connection is forged with these
Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Madison LIVE // 8.4.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 9, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Covington, KY – Madison Live, situated beside The Madison Theater in Covington KY, rocked southern-style to Blacktop Mojo and opener Lullwater. The crowd, surprisingly light for such a loaded evening (was it because it was a lazy summer Sunday?), enjoyed an incredible evening of exemplary
The Ride Festival // Live @ Telluride Town Park // 7.12-14.19 FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Telluride, CO – It’s hard to imagine a more glorious venue for a band to perform. Gazing from the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage, performers at The Ride Festival are treated to a spectacular box canyon view that is second to none. 2019 marked the festival’s
Daughtry // Live @ Mason Municipal Center // 7.3.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - July 7, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Mason, OH – Just north of Cincinnati, Ohio lies Mason, a comfortable, thriving town that every summer night is showered by fireworks at the King’s Island Amusement Park. On this July 3rd evening, however, Mason hosted its annual Independence Day celebration (Red, Rhythm & Boom),
Joyous Wolf // Live @ Blue Note // 3.20.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - March 25, 2019 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Harrison, OH – On the western outskirts of Cincinnati lies quiet, sleepy, rural Harrison. Its slumber was jolted on March 20 by several rousing performances at Blue Note. On this night, Joyous Wolf performed in support of Buckcherry. Joyous Wolf is a young band from Southern California,
Like A Storm // Live @ Bogarts // 2.16.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Like A Storm celebrated their first Cincinnati headlining performance on February 16, 2019. The crowd at Bogarts welcomed the rock foursome, two of whom (Chris Brooks and Zach Wood) this night suffered from Type A flu. Indeed, the previous night’s show in Pittsburgh was
Godsmack & Shinedown // Live @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center // 7.28.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Co-headliners Godsmack and Shinedown have both released albums in 2018 (When Legends Rise and Attention Attention, respectively), and are touring together to promote their new music and celebrate their classics as well. Their July 28 tour stop in Indianapolis was met with anticipation, as the crowd, exceeding 20,000, steadily filled
Album Review: The Feelies – In Between ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Matt Guevara - February 22, 2017 Article By: Matt Guevara Much to the surprise of fans, mellow Jersey indie rock band, The Feelies, are back after a 17 year hiatus. And, although they have been mostly inactive since their famous performance opening for Sonic Youth at Battery Park back in 2008, they recently announced the release of
