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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Hinder // Live @ the Mercury Ballroom // 3.4.2025
Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- The Mercury Ballroom was alive and well on March 4th, as Hinder brought their brand of hard rock to the multi-generational audience who jammed the house. For those seeking a dose of nostalgic rock and roll the band delivered, proving their staying power
Dropkick Murphys // Live @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center // 3.2.25
Shane Smith and the Saints // Live @ the Mercury Ballroom // 2.4.2025
Runaway Gin // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 1.11.25
Article and Photos by: Jolene Roderick CHARLOTTE, NC — Runaway Gin, the world’s preeminent Phish tribute band, celebrated their 500th performance in style with a sold-out show at Charlotte’s Visulite Theatre on January 11th. The band delivered a vibrant, high-energy concert filled with deep improvisation, intricate compositions, and playful crowd interactions,
Say Anything // Live @ Andrew J Brady Music Center // 11.15.24
Bobby Weir and Wolf Brothers with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra // Live @ Cincinnati Music Hall // 11.13.24
Article and Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – At first, there’s a bit of a doubletake – the Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir is performing with… The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra? But yes, that’s what happened. The Grateful Dead's founding guitarist, Weir, now 77 years old, is touring with Wolf Brothers, and also
Cold War Kids // Live @ the Mercury Ballroom // 11.9.24
Article & Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY –On November 9, 2024, the Mercury Ballroom and a near sellout crowd witnessed an electrifying performance of indie rock royalty, Cold War Kids. The band, known for their soulful lyrics and energetic stage presence, delivered a concert that left the audience in a
Pop Evil and Bad Wolves // Live @ Bogart’s // 11.6.24
Article and photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati’s Bogart’s entertained a crowd of rock and metal fans eager to rock to an evening with Pop Evil and Bad Wolves on their Animal Instinct Tour, with openers ONI and Sierra Pilot. First on stage was ONI, a progressive metal band from Canada.
