5.7.24

by Linda Carlson - May 17, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Huber Heights, OH – It seemed only fitting that for a night of heavy death metal offerings, the southern Ohio skies were ripe for tornados and storms. The lineup of the Metal Crushes All Tour 2024 could not have been more at home with wind,

The Struts // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 5.3.24

by Linda Carlson - May 9, 2024

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),

Waterparks & Loveless // Live @ History // 11.03.24

by Stephanie Snape - March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

Article and Photos by: Stephanie Snape Toronto, On -- The lineup started around ten a.m. on the morning of March 11th. Anyone passing by might wonder what was going on, but inside the venue, everyone was preparing for the Waterparks show that night. The Houston-born pop-punk band played to a nearly

Mammoth WVH // Live @ Bogart’s // 3.1.24

by Linda Carlson - March 10, 2024

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The long line of rock fans that formed outside Bogart’s on this Friday night didn’t seem to mind the incessant drizzling rain. They were there to experience the top-notch rock line-up of Nita Strauss and Mammoth WVH. Nita Strauss is a powerhouse guitarist

August Burns Red // Live @ Bogart’s // 12.6.23

by Linda Carlson - December 9, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Although August Burns Red (ABR) was nearing the end of their 10th anniversary “Rescue & Restore” fall tour when they played in Cincinnati, there were absolutely no signs of tour fatigue in the band’s performance or enthusiasm. In the 20 years since ABR’s

Dirty Honey // Live @ Bogart’s // 11.12.23

by Linda Carlson - November 17, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – As Los Angeles band Dirty Honey continues their headlining ‘Can’t Find The Brakes’ North American tour, the band, teamed with opener Austin Meade, offered a Cincinnati crowd a mega dose of rock on an otherwise quiet Sunday night. Dirty Honey is on an

Pat Metheny // Live @ the Bomhard Theater // 10.6.23

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

Melvins & Boris // Live @ The Vogue // 9.11.23

by Linda Carlson - September 19, 2023September 23, 2023

Review & photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue, which offers an intimate concert experience, was an ideal fit for Melvins and Boris, who are co-headlining the Twins of Evil tour with opener Mr. Phylzzz. Mr. Phylzzz is a duo based in Chicago (with some Cincinnati roots) featuring Clinton Jacobs

Corey Taylor // Live @ Brady Music Center // 9.9.23

by Linda Carlson - September 16, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It was a busy Saturday night in Cincinnati, with several concerts and sporting events vying for attention. But the Andrew J Brady Music Center was bustling with fans eager for a little bit of Corey Taylor, who is headlining a hectic solo

Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.30.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 7, 2023

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Approximately every 3-4 years, Rob Zombie and his motley crew roll into Virginia Beach, bringing along an impressive line up . This year's was extra special; three fantastic bands, one of which was the co-headlining shock rocker Alice Cooper. The musical