11.5.19

by Linda Carlson - November 13, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – On November 5, cozy Top Cats hosted a pair of female fronted bands that exuded positivity, liveliness and righteous dance-worthy fun. The evening started with Veridia, a Nashville-based alternative rock band, touring with headliner Icon For Hire on the East Coast portion of

Slayer // Live @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center // 5.16.19

by Linda Carlson - May 26, 2019

Article & Photographs by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Slayer continues their Final World Tour, this fifth leg touring with Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth and Lamb of God. The band is offering fans a final opportunity to experience the thrash metal giant’s heart-pounding rhythms, gut-wrenching lyrics and electrifying performance. On this night

Hangout Fest // Gulf Shores, AL // Preview 5.17-5.19.19

by Charles Yamabe - December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

Article by: Charles Yamabe The first time I attended Hangout Festival I deemed it as one of my favorites. Hangout is ideally located on the beach in sunny Gulf Shores Alabama. While the rest of the Northern U.S. is just starting to wake up from winter, the warmth and sunshine is

Thrice // Live @ Bogarts // 11.10.18

by Linda Carlson - November 15, 2018

Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts played host to three California rock bands on November 10, 2018. It was a chilly evening outside, but inside the venue, the crowd was kept warm by hot music, favorite beverages and the closeness of a packed audience. First on stage was Teenage Wrist, an alternative rock band

AWOLNATION // Live @ The Fillmore // 2.23.18

by Bob Linneman - February 28, 2018

Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman Philadelphia, PA – "Let's Start The Magic!" I'm sure the crowd that filled East Allen street wasn't expecting a workout tonight, or maybe they were? The indie-alternative-electro-dance-rock band AWOLNATION sold out The Fillmore and put on a mind-blowing performance. The evening began with two rising star

Mac Sabbath // Live @ Subterranean // 2.17.18

by Charles Yamabe - February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL - Hidden in the heart of Wicker Park is a music venue that is as much a staple to the city as the Chicago Cubs. Subterranean, the hundred-plus-year-old building is unassuming in an area that is becoming anything but. Tonight's show was promised to

Tribe Royal // Live @ Babylon // 2.10.18

by Adrienne Row-Smith - February 15, 2018

Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ontario – Tribe Royal celebrated their first show in Ottawa since August with an epic one at Babylon. The band was supported by their fellow rocker friends, Lux. Lux had a large and eager crowd waiting for them to start, and when they finally

The Sinners & Sanctified Tour // Live @ The Tower Theater // 11.16.17

by Bob Linneman - November 20, 2017November 20, 2017

Aaron Lewis performing at The Tower Theater in Philadelphia, PA Nov. 16, 2017

Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman Philadelphia, PA – The Sinners & Sanctified Tour rolled into town like the Magnificent Seven to bring some much-needed kick ass Southern Rock to West Philly. Jump starting the evening was Alex Williams, voted one of the “Top 10 New Country Artists You Need To

The Suffers // Live @ The Theater of the Living Arts // 11.3.17

by Bob Linneman - November 12, 2017November 12, 2017

The Suffers performing at the TLA - Philly 11.03.17

Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman Philadelphia, PA -- "I love it when the horns come to South Street," shouted a fan as The Suffers took to the stage. Opening for Turkuaz, The Suffers brought a vibe to the Theater of the Living Arts, and it was so groovy. Vocalist Kam

A Perfect Circle // Live @ The BB&T Pavilion // 11.7.17

by Bob Linneman - November 12, 2017

A Perfect Circle performing at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ 11.07.17

Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman Philadelphia, PA -- Can we talk about the elephant in the room? There’s a new sheriff in live music town, and his name is Maynard James Keenan. The days leading up to the Camden show which I attended, A Perfect Circle was catching some heat