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by Linda Carlson - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – What to do on a sleepy Sunday night in March? In Cincinnati, a near-capacity crowd gathered at the Andrew J Brady Music Center for an evening of rock and positivity with Skillet’s Rock Resurrection Tour. The tour features headliner Skillet with Theory

Bayside // Live @ Bogart’s // 3.1.23

by Linda Carlson - March 9, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – On a Wednesday (hump day), sometimes we need a little something to help get us through the rest of the week, perhaps a little pick-me-up to boost the energy level. Can three ass-kicking punk rock bands from the New York City area

Silversun Pickups // Live @ Bogart’s // 2.24.23

by Linda Carlson - February 28, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The concert season is picking up following the holiday lull, and fans are ready to celebrate. On this night, a sold-out crowd gathered at Bogart’s to experience the sultry, cool vibe of Silversun Pickups, who are touring to promote the August 2022

Puscifer // Live @ Brady Music Center // 11.10.22

by Linda Carlson - November 16, 2022November 17, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center was at near-capacity for Puscifer’s Existential Reckoning Tour Part 2, in support of the band’s fourth studio album, Existential Reckoning (released 2020). The stage was outfitted with a simple but effective scaffold arrangement that allowed band

Rival Sons // Live @ Bogart’s // 10.30.22

by Linda Carlson - November 5, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Halloween Eve at Bogart’s found Cincinnati’s WEBN radio station hosting “WEBN Night Of The Rocking Dead,” with headliner Rival Sons. The WEBN crew really embraced the spirit of the Halloween theme. Giovannie & The Hired Guns opened the evening. Fronted by lead singer

Dropkick Murphys // Live @ Brady Music Center // 10.29.22

by Linda Carlson - November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – You almost have to do a double-take. Are there actually chairs arranged in the expanse in front of the stage? For Dropkick Murphys? It takes a moment to resolve the mental disconnect between the expected and reality. But sure enough, truth is truth. “This

Squirrel Nut Zippers // Live @ The Ludlow Garage // 10.27.22

by Linda Carlson - November 1, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – In a broad and crowded entertainment field, Squirrel Nut Zippers is a band that is quite remarkable. They are a crazy, delightful blend of gypsy jazz, swing and… vaudeville. It’s an intoxicating mix that has to be experienced to fully appreciate. The

Trivium // Live @ Brady Music Center // 10.21.22

by Linda Carlson - October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – What a tremendous night for intense metal music in downtown Cincinnati. The Deadmen and Dragons Tour 2022 lineup was beyond fierce, and the crowd was ready for some serious head-banging and moshing. First on the stage was Khemmis, formed in 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

Lamb of God // Live @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park // 9.26.22

by Linda Carlson - October 2, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – The outdoor concert season is winding down, and on this evening, fans of heavy metal gathered to experience four metal bands: Suicide Silence, Baroness, Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God. The evening air was chilled, but that didn’t dampen the heat of

Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Riverfront Live // 9.7.22

by Linda Carlson - September 15, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Some bands leave an impression that lingers long after the concert lights dim and everyone goes home. Blacktop Mojo, a hard-working, hard-hitting, hard rock band from Texas, is one such band. Known for their exceptional covers of iconic songs, such as “Dream On”