8.13.23

by Linda Carlson - August 19, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington, KY – It was not a bad night to make the jaunt from Cincinnati to Lexington to catch Blacktop Mojo at Manchester Music Hall. The band hit the stage to bring good southern rock to their Kentucky fans. Opening the evening first was The Damn

Mudvayne // Live @ Ruoff Music Center // 8.8.23

by Linda Carlson - August 15, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Mudvayne’s Psychotherapy Sessions 2023 Tour is stacked with five heavy metal bands that bring metal magic to fans seeking release. To accommodate the impressive lineup, the first band hit the stage at 5:30PM. California’s female fronted Butcher Babies started the evening, featuring Heidi

Windy City Smokeout // Chicago, IL // 7.13 – 7.16

by Charles Yamabe - August 10, 2023

Chicago, IL -- Windy City Smokeout 2023 celebrated their ten year anniversary in style! Once again they treated festival-goers to some of the biggest names in country music and the best barbecue around. Ten years for any festival is a big deal but Windy City Smokeout is special because it didn't

Incubus // Live @ Brady Music Center // 8.1.23

by Linda Carlson - August 4, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The summer continues to burn bright with touring bands making the rounds cross country. On this night, Incubus performed to an appreciative crowd at the Andrew J Brady Music Center, situated comfortably along the Ohio River. Count Incubus among the many bands that

Less Than Jake // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 7.7.23

by Linda Carlson - July 14, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Louisville KY – So, who’s ready for a party? Upbeat, brimming with vitality and positivity? Pretty much everyone, I suspect. Well, head on over to a Less Than Jake concert and immerse yourself in an evening of music, laughter, some playful moshing, and general merriment,

That Arena Rock Show // Live @ RiversEdge // 7.4.23

by Linda Carlson - July 9, 2023July 9, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Hamilton, OH – An outdoor show always comes with a bit of weather-related anxiety, and the forecast for this event had for days been dicey. However, on this Independence Day's festivities, you couldn’t have asked for better weather. This was a free event put on by

Pixies // Live @ Andrew Brady Music Center // 6.14.23

by Linda Carlson - June 22, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Summer concerts are officially in full swing, and the Brady Music Center welcomed Pixies for an evening of crowd-pleasing rock and revelry. The evening’s fare started with Nashville’s Bully, a band that has evolved into the solo project of singer songwriter and guitarist

Heatwave Music Festival // Chicago, IL // 6.10 – 6.11

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by Charles Yamabe - June 15, 2023June 16, 2023

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Heatwave Music Festival, held on June 10-11, 2023, provided an electrifying experience for music enthusiasts. Despite the contrast in weather, with a beautiful sunny day on Saturday and a cooler, rainy Sunday, the festival's energy remained high throughout. The festival was buzzing

Heatwave Music Festival Returns to Chicago’s Northerly Island: Two Days of Nonstop Music, Dancing, and Summer Vibes!

by Charles Yamabe - May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Chicago, IL Chicago's annual music extravaganza, Heatwave Music Festival, is back with a bang, promising two days of electrifying performances, unforgettable moments, and nonstop fun to kick off the festival season. Taking place on June 10th and 11th, 2023, at the picturesque Northerly Island, this year's lineup is set to be

Clutch // Live @ Brady Music Center // 4.21.23

by Linda Carlson - May 1, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Friday night rocked as the Brady Music Center, nestled comfortably along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, hosted Clutch on the band’s No Stars Above Tour, with openers Amigo The Devil and Nathan Bergman. Bergman started the evening with a stellar acapella opener - just the man, his