Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson   Indianapolis, IN - On May 12, the Old National Centre rocked out to headliner Breaking Benjamin and openers Mangrenade and Red.  The bands performed on the spacious 55-ft wide stage in the venue’s elaborate Egyptian Room to a sold-out crowd. Mangrenade started the evening.  After a nearly

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH - On May 5, 2017, two female singer-songwriters performed at Live! at the Ludlow Garage, nestled on a cozy street adjacent to the University of Cincinnati.  The university-area venue complemented the soulful songs of Cincinnati-area Jess Lamb and The Factory and headliner Jillette Johnson,

  Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson The Revivalists played for a hometown crowd at the Madison Theater in Covington KY on March 21, 2017.  Although the band hails from New Orleans, lead singer David Shaw was born and raised in Hamilton OH, a mere 30-mile jaunt up Interstate 75.  The crowd

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson   How many bands can one venue offer in a single evening?  Cincinnati’s Grove Band hosted its second annual cancer benefit, Rock n’ Revival for a Cure, at The Southgate House Revival on March 4, 2017. Twenty-three local and regional bands performed in three venue rooms