6.20.19

by Michael W. Bright - July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

Photos and Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Paul Thorn is a story teller. Not just in his songs, which are lyrically somewhere between Randy Newman and John Prine, but in the folksy chats between each song which are charming, unpretentious, and particularly southern in style. If you weren't

Phish // Live @ PNC Pavillion // 6.21.19

by Jason Robey - June 24, 2019

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Charlotte, NC -- If you prefer your Phish with extra jam, the Vermont four-piece delivered a tasty treat in their performance in Charlotte on Friday night, over the course of two-and-half hours of crowd pleasing music. For many in attendance, the experience started much earlier in

Bishop Briggs // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 6.14.19

by Nick Durcholz - June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

Article and Photos: Nick Durcholz Louisville, KY – There are few new artists in the glaring limelight who have fallen upon my ears with more gravity than Bishop Briggs. Live? She is an emotional panorama made from her experiences crafted chaotically as both cutting and gentle brushstrokes. The moment I heard the

Chase Atlantic // Live @ Bogart’s // 6.17.19

by Linda Carlson - June 22, 2019

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – A light June drizzle did not dampen the enthusiasm of the line of fans waiting to see Australia’s Chase Atlantic on this Monday evening. A 30-minute delay in entering the venue meant the line only grew longer and the excited chatter louder. Indiana’s Lauren

The Technicolors // Live @ Evening Muse // 6.15.19

by Jason Robey - June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Charlotte, NC — A packed house at the intimate Evening Muse got a night full of energetic indie rock from The Technicolors on Saturday night. The late show in the venue kicked off at 11pm with a 35-minute solo set from North Carolina artist Young Mister,

Laurelive Festival // Live @ Laurel School // 6.8-9.19

by Linda Carlson - June 17, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cleveland, OH – East of Cleveland, near Shaker Heights and Gates Mills, is the home of prestigious Laurel School, a pre-K through high school private academy for young women. Since 2016, Laurel School has hosted a two-day music festival dubbed Laurelive, bringing nationally touring bands

Bunbury Music Festival // Live @ Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove // 5.31 – 6.2.19

by Linda Carlson - June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s a festival name that has perplexed people for years. “What is a Bunbury?” is a frequent question asked by performers on stage. With its bumblebee mascot and tagline “Bee Here, Bee You, Bee Free,” it’s still anyone’s guess. The festival spanned three

Walk off the Earth // Live @ House of Blues // 5.27.19

by Andrew Kopanski - June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

Photos and Article by Andrew Kopanski Boston, MA - Walk off the Earth (WOTE) established themselves early for their fun and creativity. Known first for their unique covers and entertaining YouTube videos, they soon found themselves with a wide breadth of albums ranging from catchy original songs, covers, and the instrumental

Hangout Festival // Gulf Shores, Alabama // 5.17 – 5.19.19

by Charles Yamabe - June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Gulf Shores, AL -- Beaches, beats, and butts… These three words are all you really need to describe Hangout Fest. Of course, it would be remiss of me to not go into any further details. So, let's delve a little deeper into what makes Hangout

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival // Live @ MAPFRE Stadium // 5.17-19.19

by Linda Carlson - May 31, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – After ten years, Rock on the Range, a rock and heavy metal festival that boasted 120,000 fans each year, has morphed into Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. The three-day festival continues its tradition of rock, including contemporary, classic and heavy metal,