The Velcro Pygmies // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 3.24.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - March 28, 2018 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY— Being on the road is tough work for any band, no doubt about it. When you’ve been on the road for more than 20 years, the work has got to be something you love, something with rewards. The Velcro Pygmies are a
Lotus // Live @ The Vic Theater // 2.9.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Charles Yamabe - February 15, 2018 Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, Illinois -The lights are dim and the fog is heavy! No, this isn't a London alleyway on a midsummer night, it's the famous Vic Theater in Chicago and tonight the entertainment is being brought by the infectious sounds of Lotus. The band is best
White Reaper // Live @ Headliners // 11.25.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- One of the few true four day weekends on this year’s calendar created a grand opportunity for Headliners in Louisville. Typically folks whose home base is here come flocking back for exaggerated meals with family, shots with friends, and wild ambitions
The Security Project // Live @ Headliners // 11.15.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- On the face of it, this looks like a deliberately losing venture; a cover band that only plays the deepest, least familiar album cuts from the band or person to whom they are paying tribute. Stylistically reconfiguring the songs on stage
Bourbon and Beyond Festival // Live @ Champions Park // 9.23-24.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - October 10, 2017October 11, 2017 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- Where to start…Whether you brought your grandmother or your granddaughter there was enough food, water, shade, security and bourbon (for grandma) to satisfy all souls. The Bourbon and Beyond Festival, the first of what we hope will be many, was unveiled in the
Krewella // Live @ Emo’s // 9.22.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Megan Choi - September 30, 2017September 30, 2017 Article and Photos by: Megan Choi The New World Tour had its second stop in Austin, TX on Friday and kicked things off with a bang. The first supporting act of the night, VenessaMichaels, opened up to a crowd that was seemingly shy at first, but soon welcomed her with open arms.
Adam Ant // Live @ The National // 9.20.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 24, 2017September 26, 2017 Article by: Sabrina-Lee Miles // Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Richmond, VA -- Richmond's historic National Theater last Thursday played host to Adam Ant, who was poised and ready to prove that Antmusic is, indeed, alive and well. From the very first explosion of music, through to the last fading chord
State Champs // Live @ Old National Centre // 9.14.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Courtney Drake - September 19, 2017 Article and Photos by: Courtney Drake Indianapolis, IN -- This was State Champs' first time back in Indianapolis since Warped Tour 2016, and the fans in attendance welcomed them with open arms and admiration. The large room was packed full of people anxiously awaiting the band to take the stage. Bearings was first
Gov’t Mule // Live @ the Iroquois Amphitheater // 8.27.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - September 7, 2017 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- Following the sudden untimely passing of original Allman Brother Butch Trucks in January and the long-time-coming passing of Gregg Allman in May, Warren Haynes is as close to Southern Rock Royalty as we can come. Sunday night's Gov't Mule concert allowed Haynes
Young the Giant // Live @ The Palace // 8.2.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - August 7, 2017 Article and Photos by : Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - I should have seen the signs. Although I recognized the name from their three top five alt rock chart singles, I was not familiar with Young the Giant’s music. But…I should have seen the signs. The under-twenty-one young women, with
