Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It was a sold-out crowd at The Andrew J Brady Music Center. The venue had set up chairs with assigned seating in the normally open area in front of the vast stage, but throughout the evening, no one was seated. This was
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Dropkick Murphys // Live @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center // 3.2.25
The Struts // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 5.3.24
Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington, KY – As clouds overtook the skies, British rockers The Struts overtook the stage on this night at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, KY to entertain a robust crowd of ardent fans. Formed in 2012 in Derby, Derbyshire, the band is Luke Spiller (lead vocals),
Avenged Sevenfold // Live @ Heritage Bank Arena // 3.13.24
Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – MonkeyGoose Magazine had the special opportunity to cover Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) twice on the third leg of their “Life Is But A Dream....” North American Tour, featuring support from Sullivan King and Poppy. The tour is promoting the band’s eighth studio album,
Disturbed // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 8.16.23
Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Disturbed’s Take Back Your Life North American Tour 2023 marks the first full tour for the band since 2018. The tour has featured a number of accompanying bands including Asking Alexandria, Theory of a Deadman, I Prevail, Dorothy and others. On this
That Arena Rock Show // Live @ RiversEdge // 7.4.23
Magic Giant // Live @ Top Cats // 4.6.23
Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – You can always count on Magic Giant to bring a much-needed breath of fresh, positive air to an otherwise complicated world. The band’s current Die With Zero Tour emphasizes the band’s approach to living life to its fullest, without regret. Magic Giant, touring
South of Eden // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 2.18.22
Ana Popovic // Live @ Ludlow Garage // 1.28.22
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
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