The Kooks // Live at Riviera Theater // 2.21.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED by Charles Yamabe - March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- English alt-rock band The Kooks graced the stage of the Riviera Theater on Thursday, February, 21st. The Chicago stop was the 5th stop on their 11 day U.S. winter tour. They are touring in support of their new album Let’s Go Sunshine which
Magic Giant // Live @ Madison Live // 2.20.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Anyone up for a feel awesome, dance party concert that will leave you smiling and mysteriously…happy? Then Magic Giant, with its charismatic free-spirited threesome, must certainly be on your bucket list. These California sensations bring a mountain of bliss to their shows. How
Metallica // Live @ US Bank Arena // 1.30.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - February 4, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – In 2016, Metallica performed at the AT&T stadium on the eve of the Super Bowl, a concert that was ultimately dubbed, “Too Heavy for Halftime.” There’s a reason for that clever billing…a Metallica concert is unlike any other. It rocks in ways
Liz Cooper and the Stampede // Live @ Zanzabar // 1.18.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - January 28, 2019 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Liz Cooper and her band, The Stampede, exude confidence and seasoning despite this being their first headlining tour. Based in the hyper-competitive musical environment of Nashville they're hitting clubs across the country through July in support of a first full length
Puddle of Mudd // Live @ Boathouse Live // 1.10.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 16, 2019 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Hampton Roads' local favorites Seven Ten Oil made an emotional return to the stage after a hiatus of several months, and this return was their debut at Boathouse Live, opening for Puddle of Mudd. The audience was full of supporters welcoming vocalist/
Rumpke Mountain Boys // Live @ 20th Century Theatre // 12.30.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Rumpke Mountain Boys performed two nights at Cincinnati’s 20th Century Theatre, December 30 and 31. The show on December 30th, which is being reviewed here, was an unusual one. While the band typically performs as an all-acoustic foursome, this night was
Hangout Fest // Gulf Shores, AL // Preview 5.17-5.19.19 FESTIVALS PREVIEW 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
Gary Clark Jr. // Live the Louisville Palace Theater // 11.4.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - November 12, 2018 Photos and Article by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Muddy Waters said it: "The blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll." Parent and child, two apparently separate generations of music come together with Gary Clark Jr. This guy is successful and comfortable with both and everything in
Good Charlotte // Live @ Express Live! // 11.2.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – November in Ohio. It can swing either way…cold and bitter, or brisk and chilly. On this November 2 evening, the crowd that formed outside Express Live defied the brisk, chilly and gray day. After all, Good Charlotte was set to perform, and fans had
Chris Robinson Brotherhood // Live @ The NorVa // 10.27.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 2, 2018 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: In a relaxed flowy jam session that extended through two sets at the NorVa, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood spun a dreamy web that enveloped the audience in a glow of love, peace, and good times. Promoting latest release Barefoot in the Head,
