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by Linda Carlson - November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The crowd kept growing at Cincinnati’s Andrew J Brady Music Center for Say Anything’s 20 Years of… Is A Real Boy tour. Openers Social Animals and Angel Du$t gave engaging performances that readied the crowd for the headliner. By the time Say

Cold War Kids // Live @ the Mercury Ballroom // 11.9.24

by Michael W. Bright - November 19, 2024

Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY –On November 9, 2024, the Mercury Ballroom and a near sellout crowd witnessed an electrifying performance of indie rock royalty, Cold War Kids. The band, known for their soulful lyrics and energetic stage presence, delivered a concert that left the audience in a

Paul Thorn // Live @ the Bomhard Theater // 11.8.23

by Michael W. Bright - November 16, 2024

Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY – Paul Thorn’s recent concert at the Bomhard Theatre in Louisville offered his signature blend of wit, gritty storytelling, and Southern-infused rock, gospel, and blues, captivating a devoted crowd that couldn’t seem to get enough. Thorn warmed up with a couple of familiar songs

Pop Evil and Bad Wolves // Live @ Bogart’s // 11.6.24

by Linda Carlson - November 16, 2024

Article and photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati’s Bogart’s entertained a crowd of rock and metal fans eager to rock to an evening with Pop Evil and Bad Wolves on their Animal Instinct Tour, with openers ONI and Sierra Pilot. First on stage was ONI, a progressive metal band from Canada.

Spafford // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 10.2-3.24

by Jolene Roderick - October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Article and Photos by: Jolene Roderick CHARLOTTE, NC — Spafford’s two-night stand at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC, was an unforgettable experience, with both shows featuring special guest bassist Shon Gordon from ElephantProof, who added a fresh layer of energy to their signature jam sound. Night one opened with Council

Dirty Honey // Live @ Bogart’s // 9.22.24

by Linda Carlson - September 27, 2024

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – As Dirty Honey continues their Can’t Find The Brakes Tour, the band spent an evening at Bogart’s, situated just a stone’s throw from the University of Cincinnati campus. It’s an ideal fit for the band, who appeal to young fans seeking an evening

Ohio Is For Lovers Festival // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 9.7.24

by Linda Carlson - September 14, 2024

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – You couldn’t ask for a more spectacular September day for an outdoor music festival – brilliant sunshine, a cool morning followed by an afternoon in the 70s, and not a hint of humidity. Three stages, two under pavilion protection and one in an

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs // Live @ The Taft Theater // 7.9.24

by Linda Carlson - July 14, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – If you catch a Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs show this tour cycle, consider yourself quite fortunate. For the July leg of the tour, the band is playing nine cities in the Midwest, then moving on to Toronto for a single

New Kids On The Block // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 6.21.24

by Linda Carlson - June 28, 2024June 29, 2024

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Quite an enthusiastic crowd showed up on a hot, muggy, but thankfully rain-free night to reminisce, smile, dance and cheer for New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) on their Magic Summer Tour 2024. The nearly all-female audience was ready to celebrate simpler,

The Allman-Betts Band // Live @ the Mercury Ballroom // 5.29.24

by Michael W. Bright - June 5, 2024

Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- The Allman-Betts Band took the stage at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, in a concert that both honored the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band and heralded a continued, enduring musical heritage. With the recent passing of Allman Brothers Band founding member,