iDKHOW // Live @ The Taft Theatre Ballroom // 7.26.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 5, 2019 Review and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Taft Theatre in downtown Cincinnati plays host to a growing number of concerts. Some shows are in the main theater, with fixed traditional theater-style seating, and others are in the more intimate lower level ballroom. The ballroom is standing room only,
The Contortionist // Live @ The Thompson House // 7.20.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – Just across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati OH lies Newport KY, home to a bustling entertainment district that boasts an aquarium, restaurants, gaming centers and music venues. The Thompson House sits directly across the street from an entertainment complex, and is
Daughtry // Live @ Mason Municipal Center // 7.3.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - July 7, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Mason, OH – Just north of Cincinnati, Ohio lies Mason, a comfortable, thriving town that every summer night is showered by fireworks at the King’s Island Amusement Park. On this July 3rd evening, however, Mason hosted its annual Independence Day celebration (Red, Rhythm & Boom),
Chase Atlantic // Live @ Bogart’s // 6.17.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
Laurelive Festival // Live @ Laurel School // 6.8-9.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - June 17, 2019 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cleveland, OH – East of Cleveland, near Shaker Heights and Gates Mills, is the home of prestigious Laurel School, a pre-K through high school private academy for young women. Since 2016, Laurel School has hosted a two-day music festival dubbed Laurelive, bringing nationally touring bands
Bunbury Music Festival // Live @ Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove // 5.31 – 6.2.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s a festival name that has perplexed people for years. “What is a Bunbury?” is a frequent question asked by performers on stage. With its bumblebee mascot and tagline “Bee Here, Bee You, Bee Free,” it’s still anyone’s guess. The festival spanned three
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival // Live @ MAPFRE Stadium // 5.17-19.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - May 31, 2019 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – After ten years, Rock on the Range, a rock and heavy metal festival that boasted 120,000 fans each year, has morphed into Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. The three-day festival continues its tradition of rock, including contemporary, classic and heavy metal,
Slayer // Live @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center // 5.16.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - May 26, 2019 Article & Photographs by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Slayer continues their Final World Tour, this fifth leg touring with Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth and Lamb of God. The band is offering fans a final opportunity to experience the thrash metal giant’s heart-pounding rhythms, gut-wrenching lyrics and electrifying performance. On this night
The Faim // Live @ Bogart’s // 4.25.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – There’s a storm a-brewin' and it’s coming from down under, as Australia’s newcomer The Faim hit the stage in support of Andy Black (of Black Veil Brides). Here in his native Cincinnati, Andy Black (born Andy Biersack) drew a considerable crowd at
Red Sun Rising // Live @ Blue Note Harrison // 4.19.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - May 3, 2019 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Harrison, OH – It was the last night of their most recent tour leg, and Red Sun Rising were in a celebratory mood. Blue Note Harrison was bustling with fans, some who had traveled long distances to see this spirited, on-the-rise band from Akron, Ohio. After more than
