The Allman-Betts Band // Live @ the Mercury Ballroom // 5.29.24 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - June 5, 2024 Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- The Allman-Betts Band took the stage at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, in a concert that both honored the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band and heralded a continued, enduring musical heritage. With the recent passing of Allman Brothers Band founding member,
Pat Metheny // Live @ the Bomhard Theater // 10.6.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - October 14, 2023 Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- James Brown was immortalized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Well, at least that’s what he called himself. I’ve come to believe that he is rivaled by Pat Metheny. This guy loves the road. He loves to perform, he loves to
Fishbone // Live @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall // 8.26.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - August 31, 2023 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY- Louisville's Old Forester's Paristown Hall played host to an iconic phenomenon that transcends generations. Fishbone, known for pioneering the fusion of punk, funk, ska, and metal proved that their music is as vibrant and relevant as ever. With frontman Angelo Moore leading
Underoath // Live @ Old Forester Paristown Hall // 7.17.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - August 2, 2023August 3, 2023 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY- In a captivating concert at the Old Forester Paristown Hall on July 17, genre evolving metalcore, emo-alternative, screamo, formerly Christian (a label they discarded around 2006) American rock band, Underoath, showcased their blend of full-frontal instrumentation, emotionally charged lyrics, and visceral power.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss // Live @The Louisville Palace Theater // 5.2.2023 #Grammy Winners CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - May 11, 2023May 17, 2023 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY- As happens so often at this particular venue, an artist looks out from the stage, around the gorgeous renaissance style theater with fond recognition, pleasant memories. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss shared their own recollections, with Krauss recalling that she had recorded
ZZ Top // Live @The Louisville Palace Theater // 4.8.2023 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - April 17, 2023 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY-- ZZ Top brought their iconic Texas blues-rock repertoire to a small but heroically dedicated audience at the Louisville Palace Theater. This was the second date on this piece of their "Raw Whiskey" tour and the first time the band has played in Louisville
Bush // Live @The Louisville Palace Theater // 2.22.2023 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - February 28, 2023March 2, 2023 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY—February 22nd, the iconic rock band Bush electrified their fans at the Louisville Palace Theater, the debut tour for their most recent album, The Art of Survival. The band's impressive setlist, a beautifully curated mix of old classics and new songs, showcased why
Tab Benoit // Live @ Headliners // 12.16.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - January 3, 2023 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY— I had been listening to this guy’s music for a few days trying to figure out an approach to the upcoming concert. Tab Benoit has been touring nonstop, more or less, for the past five years, save six months off the road
Goo Goo Dolls // Live @ The Palace // 11.9.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - November 23, 2022November 25, 2022 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY— The Goo Goo Dolls Chaos in Bloom tour hit the road in August after the band's three year hiatus, sponsored by covid. I got the sense that the audience, just like me, was a little tentative at the opening of the performance Saturday night
Michael Schenker Group // Live @ Bogarts // 10.29.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - November 10, 2022November 11, 2022 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Cincinnati, OH—How can a 67 year-old heavy metal guitarist be fronting a 50th Year Anniversary tour? Michael Schenker began working with his brother’s band, the Scorpions, when he was only 11 years old, and joined officially when he was 17. That’s how! As part
