3.18.22

by Linda Carlson - March 24, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – Dirty Honey and Mammoth WVH are currently co-headlining The Young Guns Tour, aptly named for these young performers from Los Angeles making their mark on the rock scene. On this rainy evening, The Bluestone hosted a packed crowd that was clearly ready to

Rock ‘n Revival for a Cure // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 3.5.22

by Linda Carlson - March 12, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – The Southgate House Revival hosted the 6th annual Rock ‘n Revival for a Cure, hosted by The Grove band. The event is a benefit to raise money for glioblastoma cancer research. Twenty-three local and regional bands donated their time, energy and talent

South of Eden // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 2.18.22

by Linda Carlson - February 26, 2022February 27, 2022

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Following the pandemic's silencing of stages in 2020, the first concert I photographed in 2021 when the live music scene was carefully reopening was South of Eden. The rush of joy I felt at that time was undeniable – live music! So

Ana Popovic // Live @ Ludlow Garage // 1.28.22

by Linda Carlson - February 2, 2022

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati had experienced a steady snowfall all day long that made evening rush hour traffic thick and slow. Just the sort of weather that could cause events to be cancelled, and I wondered how many people would brave the evening snow-covered roads to

Geoff Tate // Live @ Ludlow Garage // 1.22.22

by Linda Carlson - January 26, 2022January 29, 2022

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It was a night for raucous celebration. Just an hour before this show’s opening, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tennessee Titans in a white-knuckle game and secured a position in the AFC championship. The mood was infectiously celebratory, to say the least. What

Squirrel Nut Zippers // Live @ The Ludlow Garage // 12.18.21

by Linda Carlson - December 29, 2021

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – My first Squirrel Nut Zippers concert was in 2019, and it left an indelible mark on me. Ever since, I have been looking forward to another opportunity to revel in the SNZipper experience. And then, it finally happened! The Holiday Caravan Tour

Softspoken // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 11.6.21

by Linda Carlson - November 16, 2021

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – November brings more indoor shows to enjoy! On this night, Softspoken performed for an appreciative crowd in the cozy Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival. The band is hot off of competing for a coveted spot on the Welcome to Rockville

Larkin Poe // Live @ Bogart’s // 10.7.21

by Linda Carlson - October 17, 2021October 22, 2021

Review & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s a common theme at concerts these days … appreciation and joy. These feelings are evident on both sides of the stage. Fans are eager to congregate and revel in the live music experience, and performers are excited to be touring again, bringing

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

Festival on the Lake // Live @ AJ Jolly Park // 8.7.21

by Linda Carlson - August 16, 2021

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Alexandria, KY – It was a typical warm, humid summer day in northern Kentucky. But there was also magic in the air. A full afternoon and evening filled with live music on the open-air Stapleton stage, which is situated on scenic A.J. Jolly Lake, awaited the