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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 24, 2016September 24, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - How often do you get to see three bona fide rock legends in one night? Dubbed the Rock Hall Three for All, this tour features Rock Hall of Famers Cheap Trick, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts,

O.A.R. and The Hunts // Live @ Livewire // 9.14.16

by Jason Robey - September 18, 2016September 18, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey SCOTTSDALE, AZ - In the heart of Oldtown Scottsdale, AZ, one would never know it was a Wednesday night. Between the crowded parking, the sidewalks crawling with people, and the block-long line in front of Livewire, it certainly didn't feel like people had to work

Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin // Live @ PNC Bank Arts Center // 7.31.16

by Sophia Zucker - August 3, 2016August 5, 2016

Article and Photos by: Sophia Zucker HOLMDEL, NJ — Legendary hard rock bands Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin are currently on a co-headlining tour across the US, and stopped by the PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey. Backed by Saint Asonia and Alter Bridge, this tour will be going on for

Album Review: Eric Krasno “Blood From a Stone”

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 27, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photo: Eric Krasno by Jay Sansone/ Calabro Media “Distance makes the heart grow fond....you must love me 'cause you're always gone”. Soul and funk, confidently delivered and matter-of-fact, Grammy award winning artist Eric Krasno released his second solo album this July with songs featuring lyrics that delve into

Yonder Mountain String Band // Live @ Portsmouth Pavilion // 7.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 17, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Bluegrass and history. Roots and revolution. Sunday evening at the Portsmouth Pavilion brought an atmosphere that flashed back to Social Studies lessons taught in high school, and showed us how much has changed since the 60's, and how much

Interview with Kelsey Brie of The Next Right Thing

by Kristina Dawn - July 14, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn We recently had the pleasure of virtually sitting down with local Portland musician Kelsey Brie of The Next Right Thing to chat about everything from her up-and-coming music career, to the everyday struggle of chasing her dreams. MG: What band are you currently in/How long have

Smoke Season // Live @ Lola’s Room // 6.28.16.

by Kristina Dawn - July 10, 2016July 10, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR-- A humble crowd gathered to McMenamin’s Lola’s Room property on Thursday night. Lola’s: a dark and mysterious club wedged between the famous Ringler’s pub and the world renowned Crystal Ballroom, was crawling with musically inclined hipsters ready for a night full of great

Album Review: Valaska – Inchoate

by Sam Fallone - June 26, 2016June 26, 2016

Article by: Sam Fallone For fans of: Death Cab For Cutie, The Postal Service, Bear Hands, Bright Eyes Valaska, an indie rock band from Chicago, recently released their third album, Inchoate. Valaska started out as a solo project by Dave Valdez but currently consists of four members: Dave, Zach Porlier, Matt Holmes,

The Home Team // Live @ The Analog Cafe // 6.16.16

by Kristina Dawn - June 22, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR-- Sprinting straight from his tour van and onto stage like Usain Bolt in the 2008 Olympic Games, The Home Team welcomed a humble Portland audience to their first show of the tour. Wasting no time at all, the five piece Seattle pop-punk group

PVRIS // Live @ Webster Hall // 6.8.16

by Sophia Zucker - June 10, 2016June 13, 2016

Article by: Sophia Zucker // Photos by: Matt Vogel NEW YORK, NY — The first time I heard of the band PVRIS was two years ago when they opened for Mayday Parade. I didn’t know who they were, but I remember specifically telling people that, “those guys were going to be