Heatwave Music Festival // Chicago, IL // 6.10 – 6.11 FEATURED by Charles Yamabe - June 15, 2023June 16, 2023 Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Heatwave Music Festival, held on June 10-11, 2023, provided an electrifying experience for music enthusiasts. Despite the contrast in weather, with a beautiful sunny day on Saturday and a cooler, rainy Sunday, the festival's energy remained high throughout. The festival was buzzing
Matt Maeson // Live @ The NorVa // 5.25.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 1, 2023 Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Thursday night, the NorVa proudly hosted the second tour date of local singer/ songwriter Matt Maeson. Born and raised in the Hampton Roads area, this talented artist first rose to fame with his debut single, “Cringe”. Initially released in 2016, “Cringe” broke
Heatwave Music Festival Returns to Chicago’s Northerly Island: Two Days of Nonstop Music, Dancing, and Summer Vibes! FESTIVALS PREVIEW by Charles Yamabe - May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Chicago, IL Chicago's annual music extravaganza, Heatwave Music Festival, is back with a bang, promising two days of electrifying performances, unforgettable moments, and nonstop fun to kick off the festival season. Taking place on June 10th and 11th, 2023, at the picturesque Northerly Island, this year's lineup is set to be
The Black Dahlia Murder // Live @ Bogart’s // 4.26.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - May 5, 2023 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – What a night! Five metal bands on The Black Dahlia Murder's Verminous Tour performed at Bogart’s, each bringing its own sense of drama to a large crowd that was ready to head bang, mosh, circle pit and rage. Phobophilic was the first band
Magic Giant // Live @ Top Cats // 4.6.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - April 17, 2023 Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – You can always count on Magic Giant to bring a much-needed breath of fresh, positive air to an otherwise complicated world. The band’s current Die With Zero Tour emphasizes the band’s approach to living life to its fullest, without regret. Magic Giant, touring
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
Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real // Live @ The NorVa // 4.4.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC Uncategorized by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- How do you match greatness? How do you rise above and beyond a living musical legend, if that legend is your own father? By relentlessly creating, touring, and exploring within yourself- Lukas Nelson is always giving homage to father Willie Nelson but
Fozzy // Live @ Bogart’s // 3.26.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - April 2, 2023 Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Fozzy’s Save The World Tour promised an exciting evening of rock, with openers The Nocturnal Affair and Seventh Day Slumber warming up the crowd. The Nocturnal Affair describes themselves as an alternative/dark rock band that features Las Vegas singer/songwriter Brendan Shane. The band
Them Dirty Roses // Live @ Riverfront Live // 3.24.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - March 30, 2023 Article & photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Drizzling rain did not discourage fans from attending an evening of authentic southern-steeped rock at Riverfront Live. A dedicated throng of fans of all ages enjoyed the heart-thumping rock rhythms by regional favorite The Josephines and headliner Them Dirty Roses, from Nashville. T-shirts
Bayside // Live @ Bogart’s // 3.1.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - March 9, 2023 Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – On a Wednesday (hump day), sometimes we need a little something to help get us through the rest of the week, perhaps a little pick-me-up to boost the energy level. Can three ass-kicking punk rock bands from the New York City area
