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

Simple Plan // Live @ Emo’s // 11.30.17

by Megan Choi - December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

Article and Photos by: Megan Choi Earlier this year, Canadian rockers Simple Plan were scheduled to play a show in Austin, but due to Hurricane Harvey, the show had to be postponed. Fast forward a few months, and Texas was ready for the show. This tour celebrates 15 years of Simple Plan's debut

Dark Star Orchestra // Live @ The NorVa // 12.1.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 6, 2017December 29, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Dark Star Orchestra gives us a chance to reach back into the footprints of history- more than just a simple tribute band, DSO crafts shows that honor the Grateful Dead by recreating setlists of the past and

White Reaper // Live @ Headliners // 11.25.17

by Michael W. Bright - December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- One of the few true four day weekends on this year’s calendar created a grand opportunity for Headliners in Louisville. Typically folks whose home base is here come flocking back for exaggerated meals with family, shots with friends, and wild ambitions

The Security Project // Live @ Headliners // 11.15.17

by Michael W. Bright - November 20, 2017November 20, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- On the face of it, this looks like a deliberately losing venture; a cover band that only plays the deepest, least familiar album cuts from the band or person to whom they are paying tribute. Stylistically reconfiguring the songs on stage

Shout Out Louds // Live @ A&R Music Bar // 11.7.17

by Linda Carlson - November 20, 2017

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – Swedish alternative/indie pop band Shout Out Louds performed at the A&R Music Bar in Columbus on November 7, 2017. They are promoting their newest album, Ease My Mind, which was released in September 2017. It follows a several-year respite for the band,

Dream Theater // Live @ The Taft Theater // 11.6.17

by Linda Carlson - November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – On November 6, 2017, the Taft Theater hosted an evening with Dream Theater, part of the band’s third and final leg (North America) of their “Images, Words & Beyond 25th Anniversary Tour” celebrating the 25th anniversary of their RIAA gold-certified album, Images

Knuckle Puck // Live @ The Masquerade // 10.31.17

by Andrea Chvatal - November 12, 2017November 12, 2017

Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal Atlanta, GA – Knuckle Puck and friends swung into Hell at the Masquerade for their Halloween show. To kick the evening off, Homesafe brought their high energy and rocking sound to this festive evening. This Illinois rock band got the crowd moving with many of their

Blues Traveler // Live @ The Vogue // 11.03.17

by Linda Carlson - November 9, 2017November 9, 2017

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – On Friday, November 3, 2017, The Vogue was transformed into a rock ‘n blues club as Blues Traveler entertained a sold-out crowd with music spanning their 30-year career. Nashville-based Los Colognes opened the show, providing a mellow, smooth set to warm up the crowd. The band is

GWAR // Live @ Irving Plaza // 10.31.17

by Steven Principato - November 7, 2017November 7, 2017

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato NYC - Within the walls of the east village's Irving Plaza, a pantheon of wicked demigods including Doyle, Ghoul, and the legendary GWAR prepared to take the stage and unleash a night of blood, horror, debauchery - and most of all, the sound of metal