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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Americans in the 80's were enamored with adorable actress Valerie Bertinelli and mesmerized with incredible guitarist of Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen. The pair married in 1981 and had a son, Wolfgang Van Halen, known affectionately as “Wolfie”. Named after the famous

Amon Amarth // Live @ The Rose Music Center // 5.7.24

by Linda Carlson - May 17, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Huber Heights, OH – It seemed only fitting that for a night of heavy death metal offerings, the southern Ohio skies were ripe for tornados and storms. The lineup of the Metal Crushes All Tour 2024 could not have been more at home with wind,

The Record Company // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 5.10.2024

by Jason Robey - May 16, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- The spirit of good time rock n roll was alive and well in Charlotte Friday night as The Record Company brought their Roll With It tour to a stop at Visulite Theatre. The room began filling up well before show time, with an

The Struts // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 5.3.24

by Linda Carlson - May 9, 2024

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington, KY – As clouds overtook the skies, British rockers The Struts overtook the stage on this night at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, KY to entertain a robust crowd of ardent fans. Formed in 2012 in Derby, Derbyshire, the band is Luke Spiller (lead vocals),

Squeaky Feet // Live @ The Rooster // 4.18.2024

by Jason Robey - April 21, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey GASTONIA, NC -- The Rooster in Gastonia (about 20 miles outside of Charlotte, NC) was full of massively impressive musicianship and mesmerizing improvisation on Thursday night, as Colorado’s Squeaky Feet made a tour stop for a small but eager crowd. The evening kicked off with a set

The Disco Biscuits // Live @ The Orange Peel // 4.11.2024

by Jason Robey - April 13, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey ASHEVILLE, NC -- As the Orange Peel began to fill up with eager fans, chomping at the bit for the Disco Biscuits to take the stage for a sold-out stop on their Why We Dance tour, the room was buzzing with excitement and set list predictions.

Avenged Sevenfold // Live @ Heritage Bank Arena // 3.13.24

by Linda Carlson - March 20, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – MonkeyGoose Magazine had the special opportunity to cover Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) twice on the third leg of their “Life Is But A Dream....” North American Tour, featuring support from Sullivan King and Poppy. The tour is promoting the band’s eighth studio album,

Waterparks & Loveless // Live @ History // 11.03.24

by Stephanie Snape - March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

Article and Photos by: Stephanie Snape Toronto, On -- The lineup started around ten a.m. on the morning of March 11th. Anyone passing by might wonder what was going on, but inside the venue, everyone was preparing for the Waterparks show that night. The Houston-born pop-punk band played to a nearly

Allen Mack Myers Moore // Live @ Blue Note Harrison // 2.28.24

by Linda Carlson - March 4, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Harrison, OH – Just west of Cincinnati lies the city of Harrison, home to a gem of a music venue, Blue Note Harrison. It’s unassuming from the outside, but hosts bands of all calibers in an intimate setting that is unique in a world of

The Devil Wears Prada & Fit For A King // Live @ Bogart’s // 1.19.24

by Linda Carlson - January 25, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH - The winter cold was certainly in full force in Cincinnati, and the line outside Bogart’s moved briskly for the sold-out show of The Devil Wears Prada and Fit For A King’s co-headlining Metalcore Dropouts 2nd Semester Tour. Cincinnati marked the third stop