8.18.19

by Linda Carlson - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – What a lineup! Co-headliners Korn and Alice in Chains, along with openers Fever 333 and Underoath, create an enviable menu of rock and heavy metal for a balmy summer evening’s outdoor entertainment. First band at 6:50PM, with music concluding near midnight…the outdoor

Scott Stapp // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 8.7.19

by Linda Carlson - August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington, KY - To say that Scott Stapp has had a rocky road in the 2000's is a serious understatement. Following the meteoric rise of Creed in the 1990s and its fall in the early 2000s, Stapp launched a solo career but also suffered through a series

Messer // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 8.7.19

by Linda Carlson - August 15, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington KY – Concerts allow you to see your favorite bands in person, something to be relished and cherished; however, they also offer the opportunity to experience new bands, particularly through opening acts for headliners. Sometimes, through these shows, a connection is forged with these

iDKHOW // Live @ The Taft Theatre Ballroom // 7.26.19

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

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

The Ride Festival // Live @ Telluride Town Park // 7.12-14.19

by Linda Carlson - July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Telluride, CO – It’s hard to imagine a more glorious venue for a band to perform. Gazing from the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage, performers at The Ride Festival are treated to a spectacular box canyon view that is second to none. 2019 marked the festival’s

Daughtry // Live @ Mason Municipal Center // 7.3.19

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),

Bunbury Music Festival // Live @ Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove // 5.31 – 6.2.19

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

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

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