Flint Eastwood // Live @ The Hi-Fi // 2.9.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - February 15, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – On February 9, Detroit descended on Indianapolis, as headliner Flint Eastwood and opener Nydge performed at The Hi-Fi. Located in the historic Fountain Square district of Indianapolis, the venue hosts an eclectic variety of performers that proved to be an ideal fit
Umphrey’s McGee // Live @ The Taft Theatre // 1.13.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - January 18, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Umphrey’s McGee’s strong Midwest following was evident during their two-night stint (January 12 & 13, 2018) at Cincinnati’s prestigious Taft Theatre to near-capacity crowds. Formed in 1997 in Notre Dame, Indiana, the band has garnered a loyal following through years of committed
Avatar // Live @ Express Live! // 1.6.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - January 10, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – Swedish heavy metal band Avatar kicked off its Avatar Country World Tour 2018 at Express Live in Columbus, Ohio on January 6, 2018 to a rowdy and enthused crowd. The band is promoting its recent release, Avatar Country. An Avatar concert is a feast for the senses that
Trans-Siberian Orchestra // Live @ US Bank Arena // 12.21.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - December 31, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – You know it’s the holiday season when Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) comes to town. In November and December each year, this rock opera band travels the country, performing two shows per day to accommodate the demand among rock audiences who want to mix
Seether // Live @ The Taft Theatre // 12.20.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati’s 96Rock radio station hosted the Mistletoe Rock Show at the Taft Theatre on December 20, 2017 to a sold-out crowd. Headliner Seether was preceded by an opening lineup of Cincinnati local band American Sin, Nashville’s The Dead Deads and Missouri rockers
ROCK ON THE RANGE 2018 Lineup Announced // 11.27.17 FESTIVALS MUSIC PRESS RELEASE by Linda Carlson - November 28, 2017 Columbus, OH - Cyber Monday, November 27, 2017, is a time for shopping but also time for the Rock On The Range 2018 lineup announcement! Rock One The Range will be held at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus Ohio on May 18-20, 2018. Buy your tickets now for three days of rock ‘n
Shout Out Louds // Live @ A&R Music Bar // 11.7.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - November 20, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – Swedish alternative/indie pop band Shout Out Louds performed at the A&R Music Bar in Columbus on November 7, 2017. They are promoting their newest album, Ease My Mind, which was released in September 2017. It follows a several-year respite for the band,
Dream Theater // Live @ The Taft Theater // 11.6.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – On November 6, 2017, the Taft Theater hosted an evening with Dream Theater, part of the band’s third and final leg (North America) of their “Images, Words & Beyond 25th Anniversary Tour” celebrating the 25th anniversary of their RIAA gold-certified album, Images
The Struts // Live @ The Vogue // 11.05.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - November 10, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – The Struts squeezed in a few smaller venue performances between opening gigs for Foo Fighters, making a stop at The Vogue in Indianapolis on November 5th. Opening band Nightly, based in Nashville, appropriately started the night with great energy and sound. Their song “XO” from their
Blues Traveler // Live @ The Vogue // 11.03.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – On Friday, November 3, 2017, The Vogue was transformed into a rock ‘n blues club as Blues Traveler entertained a sold-out crowd with music spanning their 30-year career. Nashville-based Los Colognes opened the show, providing a mellow, smooth set to warm up the crowd. The band is