7.26.19

by Linda Carlson - August 5, 2019

Review and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Taft Theatre in downtown Cincinnati plays host to a growing number of concerts. Some shows are in the main theater, with fixed traditional theater-style seating, and others are in the more intimate lower level ballroom. The ballroom is standing room only,

The Contortionist // Live @ The Thompson House // 7.20.19

by Linda Carlson - August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – Just across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati OH lies Newport KY, home to a bustling entertainment district that boasts an aquarium, restaurants, gaming centers and music venues. The Thompson House sits directly across the street from an entertainment complex, and is

Godsmack // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 7.19.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VA BEACH, VA: Fans braved extreme heat conditions and daytime temperatures in excess of 100° (not including heat index calculations) to catch long time favored metal/ rockers Godsmack with up and coming opening band New Years Day. Originally scheduled to play in Portsmouth VA,

The Ride Festival // Live @ Telluride Town Park // 7.12-14.19

by Linda Carlson - July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Telluride, CO – It’s hard to imagine a more glorious venue for a band to perform. Gazing from the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage, performers at The Ride Festival are treated to a spectacular box canyon view that is second to none. 2019 marked the festival’s

Daughtry // Live @ Mason Municipal Center // 7.3.19

by Linda Carlson - July 7, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Mason, OH – Just north of Cincinnati, Ohio lies Mason, a comfortable, thriving town that every summer night is showered by fireworks at the King’s Island Amusement Park. On this July 3rd evening, however, Mason hosted its annual Independence Day celebration (Red, Rhythm & Boom),

Bunbury Music Festival // Live @ Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove // 5.31 – 6.2.19

by Linda Carlson - June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s a festival name that has perplexed people for years. “What is a Bunbury?” is a frequent question asked by performers on stage. With its bumblebee mascot and tagline “Bee Here, Bee You, Bee Free,” it’s still anyone’s guess. The festival spanned three

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival // Live @ MAPFRE Stadium // 5.17-19.19

by Linda Carlson - May 31, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – After ten years, Rock on the Range, a rock and heavy metal festival that boasted 120,000 fans each year, has morphed into Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. The three-day festival continues its tradition of rock, including contemporary, classic and heavy metal,

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.16.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 28, 2019

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: In the midst of a long, world-wide tour supporting sophomore album Young and Dangerous, The Struts kept the audience engaged and enthusiastic for the entire evening. Flamboyant front man Luke Spiller, with mannerisms and an appearance eerily reminiscent of rock legends Freddie

Lunatic Luau // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 5.17.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 19, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Concert season is now in full swing, especially the increasingly popular music festivals. While most major festivals are a three day event (and can be somewhat of a long, hot ordeal for an attendee,) one of Hampton Road's radio stations takes

Blue October // Live @ Newport Music Hall // 3.21.19

by Linda Carlson - April 2, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus OH – Blue October has been sharing the journey of frontman Justin Furstenfeld since 1995. Through albums like Consent to Treatment, History for Sale, Argue with a Tree, Foiled, Any Man in America, Sway, Home and their current release, I Hope You’re Happy, fans have experienced Furstenfeld’s wildly tumultuous personal story, wrought with