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by Linda Carlson - February 26, 2022February 27, 2022

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Following the pandemic's silencing of stages in 2020, the first concert I photographed in 2021 when the live music scene was carefully reopening was South of Eden. The rush of joy I felt at that time was undeniable – live music! So

Ana Popovic // Live @ Ludlow Garage // 1.28.22

by Linda Carlson - February 2, 2022

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati had experienced a steady snowfall all day long that made evening rush hour traffic thick and slow. Just the sort of weather that could cause events to be cancelled, and I wondered how many people would brave the evening snow-covered roads to

Geoff Tate // Live @ Ludlow Garage // 1.22.22

by Linda Carlson - January 26, 2022January 29, 2022

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It was a night for raucous celebration. Just an hour before this show’s opening, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tennessee Titans in a white-knuckle game and secured a position in the AFC championship. The mood was infectiously celebratory, to say the least. What

Softspoken // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 11.6.21

by Linda Carlson - November 16, 2021

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – November brings more indoor shows to enjoy! On this night, Softspoken performed for an appreciative crowd in the cozy Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival. The band is hot off of competing for a coveted spot on the Welcome to Rockville

Gojira // Live @ The National // 11.1.21

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell RICHMOND, VA- Nestled in downtown Richmond Virginia's “Theatre Row”, The National is a popular music venue with historic roots within the city. Built in 1923, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and features intricate scrolling architectural elements and multiple balconies.

Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Elevation 27 // 10.10.21

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 24, 2021

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Back to the music, back to the thunder! Blacktop Mojo made current members of their “Mojo Nation” happy on a Sunday night in Virginia Beach, and created some new fans. Out on their “Somethin' Wicked Tour” to promote their 2021 eponymous

Larkin Poe // Live @ Bogart’s // 10.7.21

by Linda Carlson - October 17, 2021October 22, 2021

Review & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s a common theme at concerts these days … appreciation and joy. These feelings are evident on both sides of the stage. Fans are eager to congregate and revel in the live music experience, and performers are excited to be touring again, bringing

The Bones of JR Jones // Live @ The Evening Muse // 10.1.21

by Jason Robey - October 14, 2021

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- The one-man-band known as The Bones of JR Jones brought his awe-inspiring show to The Evening Muse, in the hip, artsy NoDa neighborhood on Friday night. Though he had originally planned on bringing a full band for the night's show, tonight's performance

Candlebox // Live @ The Vogue // 9.21.21

by Linda Carlson - September 28, 2021

Article & photos: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Rain. Then, more rain. It was that kind of evening. Enough to dampen the ground but certainly not the spirits at The Vogue. Fans are thirsting for live music after a long draught and silent stages, and on this night, the venue was

The Railbird Festival // Live @ Keeneland // 8.28-29.21

by Michael W. Bright - September 14, 2021September 15, 2021

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Lexington, KY--A "railbird" is a horse racing fan who perches on the rail that circumscribes a race track, hanging as close as possible to the action. I would be hanging at the edge of the stage for the Railbird Festival 2021. My Morning Jacket