1.11.2024

by Jason Robey - January 13, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Transcendent jams and powerhouse rhythms filled the Charlotte Fillmore as Umphrey's McGee kicked off their tour on Thursday. The concert marked the first full show for drummer Kris Myers since July, following rotator cuff surgery. The packed house cheered him on as he

August Burns Red // Live @ Bogart’s // 12.6.23

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

Spafford // Live @ Neighborhood Theatre // 11.30.2023

by Jason Robey - December 6, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Road-warrior jam band Spafford packed the house at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte on Thursday. Originally planned as a two-night run, maintenance issues with the original venue forced the show to move and cut the second night. The band managed to pack

Bullet For My Valentine // Live @ Hard Rock Orlando // 11.10.23

by Courtney Thomassen - November 20, 2023

Article and Photos by: Courtney Thomassen A sold out crowd full of black tees and ripped jeans packed Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Live for Bullet For My Valentine’s final North American tour date of 2023. Des Moines metal group Vended opened the show, walking out to Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love” at 8PM.

Dirty Honey // Live @ Bogart’s // 11.12.23

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

Armor for sleep // Live @ Rams Head Live! // 11.08.23

by Kimmi Taylor - November 13, 2023

Article and Photos by: Kimmi Taylor Baltimore, MD -- Three high energy performers took a usual Wednesday night in Baltimore, MD and turned it into a 2003 flashback party from another world. It’s hard to believe it’s been twenty years since these bands put these songs out! The first of which was

Wednesday 13 // Live @ Warehouse Live // 11.4.23

by Ommar Ortuvia - November 13, 2023

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- If we were to summarize what was most prevalent at Wednesday 13's concert on the night of November 4th, we would include loud music, hard fast riffs, goth & horror themed-lyrics, metal studs, tattoos, and monster face paint. Oh, and lots and

Pat Metheny // Live @ the Bomhard Theater // 10.6.23

by Michael W. Bright - October 14, 2023

Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- James Brown was immortalized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Well, at least that’s what he called himself. I’ve come to believe that he is rivaled by Pat Metheny. This guy loves the road. He loves to perform, he loves to

Neighbor // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 10.5.23

by Jason Robey - October 9, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Musical chameleons Neighbor opened their fall tour Thursday night in Charlotte, with a crowd of local fans on hand to help them kick it off. The show marks the third time in the past year and half that the group has played

Explosions in the Sky // Live @ Kings Theater // 10.5.23

by Jennifer Hong - October 7, 2023October 8, 2023

Article and Photos by: Jennifer Hong BROOKLYN, NY - Post rock instrumental band, Explosions in the Sky, kicked off their New York tour dates at Kings Theater Thursday night. With their latest album released on September 15th, 2023 they are currently in the middle of their "The End Tour." The theater was