August Burns Red // Live @ Bogart’s // 12.6.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - December 9, 2023 Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Although August Burns Red (ABR) was nearing the end of their 10th anniversary “Rescue & Restore” fall tour when they played in Cincinnati, there were absolutely no signs of tour fatigue in the band’s performance or enthusiasm. In the 20 years since ABR’s
Dirty Honey // Live @ Bogart’s // 11.12.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - November 17, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – As Los Angeles band Dirty Honey continues their headlining ‘Can’t Find The Brakes’ North American tour, the band, teamed with opener Austin Meade, offered a Cincinnati crowd a mega dose of rock on an otherwise quiet Sunday night. Dirty Honey is on an
Melvins & Boris // Live @ The Vogue // 9.11.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - September 19, 2023September 23, 2023 Review & photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue, which offers an intimate concert experience, was an ideal fit for Melvins and Boris, who are co-headlining the Twins of Evil tour with opener Mr. Phylzzz. Mr. Phylzzz is a duo based in Chicago (with some Cincinnati roots) featuring Clinton Jacobs
Corey Taylor // Live @ Brady Music Center // 9.9.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - September 16, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It was a busy Saturday night in Cincinnati, with several concerts and sporting events vying for attention. But the Andrew J Brady Music Center was bustling with fans eager for a little bit of Corey Taylor, who is headlining a hectic solo
Alter Bridge // Live @ Brady Music Center // 8.23.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 30, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – As the Pawns & Kings Tour winds down, Cincinnati fans gathered at the Andrew J Brady Music Center along the Ohio River for an evening of rock featuring headliner Alter Bridge, with support from metal favorite Sevendust and the Godfrey brothers of
Disturbed // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 8.16.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 24, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Disturbed’s Take Back Your Life North American Tour 2023 marks the first full tour for the band since 2018. The tour has featured a number of accompanying bands including Asking Alexandria, Theory of a Deadman, I Prevail, Dorothy and others. On this
Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 8.13.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 19, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington, KY – It was not a bad night to make the jaunt from Cincinnati to Lexington to catch Blacktop Mojo at Manchester Music Hall. The band hit the stage to bring good southern rock to their Kentucky fans. Opening the evening first was The Damn
Mudvayne // Live @ Ruoff Music Center // 8.8.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 15, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Mudvayne’s Psychotherapy Sessions 2023 Tour is stacked with five heavy metal bands that bring metal magic to fans seeking release. To accommodate the impressive lineup, the first band hit the stage at 5:30PM. California’s female fronted Butcher Babies started the evening, featuring Heidi
Incubus // Live @ Brady Music Center // 8.1.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 4, 2023 Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The summer continues to burn bright with touring bands making the rounds cross country. On this night, Incubus performed to an appreciative crowd at the Andrew J Brady Music Center, situated comfortably along the Ohio River. Count Incubus among the many bands that
Cracker // Live @ Riverfront Live // 7.21.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - July 28, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It was Friday, a night to relax and enjoy an evening with Cracker, a Virginia rock band that has produced relevant rock since the 1990s. Of the original band, David Lowery (vocals, guitar) and Johnny Hickman (lead guitar) remain, joined by long-time members