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by Michael W. Bright - October 14, 2023

Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- James Brown was immortalized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Well, at least that’s what he called himself. I’ve come to believe that he is rivaled by Pat Metheny. This guy loves the road. He loves to perform, he loves to

Squirrel Nut Zippers // Live @ The Ludlow Garage // 10.27.22

by Linda Carlson - November 1, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – In a broad and crowded entertainment field, Squirrel Nut Zippers is a band that is quite remarkable. They are a crazy, delightful blend of gypsy jazz, swing and… vaudeville. It’s an intoxicating mix that has to be experienced to fully appreciate. The

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

Squirrel Nut Zippers // Live @ The Madison Theater // 8.8.19

by Linda Carlson - August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Covington, KY - It's an insanely good time. Really. That's what a Squirrel Nut Zippers concert is all about. This nine-piece jazz band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, complete with a horn section, upright bass, drummer, keyboardist, guitarist and violinist, delivers roaring good fun that

The Hunts // Live @ The NorVa // 3.10.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Chesapeake Virginia's own The Hunts drew a huge crowd of local followers to The NorVa for the release of their second album Darlin' Oh Darlin'. Part of a regional movement that highlights original indie folk featuring themes

Victor Wooten // LIVE @ Brooklyn Bowl // 12.12.17

by Steven Principato - December 15, 2017December 15, 2017

Articles and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn, N.Y. - In a world of rock guitar heroes there lives a counterculture that adheres to an adverse set of values -- these are the bass players. This unlikely variety of musicians aren't simply guys in rock bands whose unique bass skills attempt to

Lake Street Dive // Live @ the NorVa // 6.7.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 22, 2016June 26, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photography by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- You know it's going to be a quality show when multiple local musicians are in attendance, and they were out in droves for the Holy Ghost Tent Revival/ Lake Street Dive event in Norfolk on Tuesday. Spreading some