8.20.21

by Michael W. Bright - August 28, 2021

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Madison, IN -- When there’s a Summer festival boasting barbecue and blues you kinda figure that a few pigs are gonna get hurt. And as far as the blues, Well COVID has dealt out a mess of blues. Getting to hear live blues music

Bully / Tweens // Live @ Snug Harbor // 8.24.21

by Jason Robey - August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- In the heart of the trendy Plaza Midwood neighborhood of the Queen City lies a pirate-themed dive bar known as Snug Harbor. Often a spot for late-night punk shows, Tuesday night brought Nashville indie band Bully to the dimly lit venue, as

Rise Against / Descendents / The Menzingers // Live @ MCU Amphitheatre // 8.3.21

by Jason Robey - August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Punk fans in Charlotte couldn't have been happier that the first night in weeks without uncomfortable heat or pouring rain was Wednesday. The beautiful evening weather was perfect for the first show many of tonight's crowd has seen at MCU Amphitheater since

Festival on the Lake // Live @ AJ Jolly Park // 8.7.21

by Linda Carlson - August 16, 2021

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Alexandria, KY – It was a typical warm, humid summer day in northern Kentucky. But there was also magic in the air. A full afternoon and evening filled with live music on the open-air Stapleton stage, which is situated on scenic A.J. Jolly Lake, awaited the

Styx // Live @ Chartway Arena // 8.10.21

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 14, 2021August 14, 2021

Article & photos: Wendy Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Nearing on 50 years as a band, the incredible classic rockers Styx are currently on tour promoting newest album, Crash of the Crown. Showcasing both older hits and a sprinkling of new material, the setlist not only pleased long time fans but introduced catchy

The Black Crowes // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 8.3.21

by Linda Carlson - August 13, 2021

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Following a prolonged pandemic silence, Riverbend Music Center hosted an evening of rock 'n roll featuring the The Black Crowes. The crowd was ready for a night of musical revelry and escape. The Black Crowes reunited for this 30th anniversary tour (delayed by said pandemic

Falling Through April / Scars Remain / Seven Year Witch / Adelitas Aay // Live @ Amos’ Southend // 7.22.21

by Jason Robey - August 12, 2021

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Thursday night was like a party at Amos Southend, when Adelitas Way and Seven Year Witch brought their tour through town. They invited two popular Charlotte area bands to join the bill, Falling Through April and Scars Remain, adding to the feeling

Riot Fest Chicago 2021

by Charles Yamabe - July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

Article by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Riot Fest makes its triumphant return to Chicago September 17 - 19. This year promises to make up for the year we missed due to that which shall remain nameless. Taking place in Douglas Park, Riot Fest is bringing an all-star lineup this year

Enuff Z’Nuff / Faster Pussycat // Live @ Amos’ Southend // 7.16.21

by Jason Robey - July 25, 2021

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Friday night at Amos' Southend was all about loud, hard, fast rock n' roll. As their "Straight Out of Quarantine" tour winds down, veterans of the late 80s hard rock scene, Enuff Z'Nuff and Faster Pussycat played to a packed house. An

The Dead Daisies // Live @ Blue Note Harrison // 7.10.21

by Linda Carlson - July 15, 2021

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Harrison, OH – The Dead Daisies offers a unique brand of rock ‘n roll that celebrates the raucous, decadent debauchery and divinely entertaining music that defined the 1970s and early 1980s. Fans of all ages gathered at Blue Note Harrison just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, to