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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

Lamb of God // Live @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park // 9.26.22

by Linda Carlson - October 2, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – The outdoor concert season is winding down, and on this evening, fans of heavy metal gathered to experience four metal bands: Suicide Silence, Baroness, Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God. The evening air was chilled, but that didn’t dampen the heat of

Candlebox // Live @ The Vogue // 9.21.21

by Linda Carlson - September 28, 2021

Article & photos: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Rain. Then, more rain. It was that kind of evening. Enough to dampen the ground but certainly not the spirits at The Vogue. Fans are thirsting for live music after a long draught and silent stages, and on this night, the venue was

Here Come The Mummies // Live @ Riverfront Live // 5.22.21

by Linda Carlson - May 27, 2021June 21, 2021

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s sort of ironic, really. Live music is emerging from the ashes of the coronavirus pandemic, slowly but surely, and what better way to celebrate its return than with… mummies from the grave! Here Come The Mummies (HCTM) is an energetic and insanely

American Authors & Magic Giant // Live @ Bogart’s // 2.20.20

by Linda Carlson - February 26, 2020June 21, 2021

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – When bands tour together as co-headliners, there’s typically a synergy of musical styles. Touring together makes sense - it brings fans of each band together, exposing them to more music of a similar genre. From a concert perspective, though, the formula is

Chase Atlantic // Live @ Bogart’s // 6.17.19

by Linda Carlson - June 22, 2019

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – A light June drizzle did not dampen the enthusiasm of the line of fans waiting to see Australia’s Chase Atlantic on this Monday evening. A 30-minute delay in entering the venue meant the line only grew longer and the excited chatter louder. Indiana’s Lauren

Joyous Wolf // Live @ Blue Note // 3.20.19

by Linda Carlson - March 25, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Harrison, OH – On the western outskirts of Cincinnati lies quiet, sleepy, rural Harrison. Its slumber was jolted on March 20 by several rousing performances at Blue Note. On this night, Joyous Wolf performed in support of Buckcherry. Joyous Wolf is a young band from Southern California,

Metallica // Live @ US Bank Arena // 1.30.19

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

The Magpie Salute // Live @ The Taft Theatre Ballroom // 1.27.19

by Linda Carlson - February 1, 2019

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Magpie Salute, formed in 2016, is a group of musicians with one common link…former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson. After The Black Crowes dissolved in 2015, Robinson pursued other music ventures. Through a criss-crossing of individual paths, The Magpie Salute emerged,

Rumpke Mountain Boys // Live @ 20th Century Theatre // 12.30.18

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