10.4.19

by E. Jourdain, Jr. - October 19, 2019October 19, 2019

Article and Photos by: E. Jourdain, Jr. Fargo, North Dakota -- Texas rockers Nothing More opened tonight's show, immediately capturing the crowd's respect as each member sported North Dakota State University attire. The ode to the NDSU Bison may have been a simple crowd pleaser or maybe they are in fact

Movie Review: Jojo Rabbit [Fantastic Fest 2019]

by J.C. De Leon - September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

Article by: JC De Leon [/su_youtube] Are there any subjects that can completely be off-limits? Is anything so taboo that the mere thought of humor around it lends itself to be open to some of the harshest levels of criticism? This is a question that director Taika Waititi attempts to answer while

Album Review: Bison Machine – Seas Of Titan

by E. Jourdain, Jr. - September 22, 2019

Article by: E. Jourdain, Jr. Detroit rockers Bison Machine are set to release their full-length album "Seas Of Titan" via Small Stone Records on September 27th, 2019. Bison Machine labels themselves “Heavy Rock, Stoner, Blues Rock, 70's” and I would agree completely with that description. My first impression of the album was

Game Review: Control

by Anthony Florez - August 31, 2019September 1, 2019

Article by: Anthony Florez Nothing is more frustrating than starting a review or an impression of a thing with, 'this is difficult to describe,' because that's what I've volunteered to do... it's why you're wasting your precious time reading, it's the whole reason we're here. But I feel far, far, less guilty

Ben Folds & Violent Femmes // Live @ the Lawn at White River State Park // 8.10.19

by Nick Durcholz - August 19, 2019August 19, 2019

Article and Photos by: Nick Durcholz Indianapolis, Ind. – Under a cotton candy sky on an idyllic summer night along the canal three very types of music spanning generations came together and made one very large extended family. All the classic ingredients to any casual summer gathering were present here. This

Liz Cooper and the Stampede // Live @ Zanzabar // 1.18.18

by Michael W. Bright - January 28, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Liz Cooper and her band, The Stampede, exude confidence and seasoning despite this being their first headlining tour. Based in the hyper-competitive musical environment of Nashville they're hitting clubs across the country through July in support of a first full length

Eric Johnson // Live @ Mercury Ballroom // 10.12.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 23, 2018November 5, 2018

Photos and Article by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY--As I've said in this space before: guitars and their players, that's my thing. Electric, acoustic, steel string, steel body, folk, rock, jazz, blues, it doesn't matter. For me, the skill is the thrill. So when you become familiar with a guy like

Steely Dan // The Palace Theater // 10.3.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Photos and Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- Steely Dan, the ever-morphing entity of musicians at the peak of their skills, came to town again. They played to a full house and they killed, as usual. The band has been making Louisville a regular stop because its usually a guaranteed sell

Bourbon and Beyond Music & Food Festival // Champions Park // 9.22.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY --A truncated festival has nothing to do with elephants. It has everything to do with rain, flooding, and a full day of music... canceled. This year's second Bourbon and Beyond Music and Food Festival was a little less music, but plenty of Kentucky's favorite

The Wailers // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 7.13.18

by Michael W. Bright - July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - It was Friday, July 13th, the first day of the Forecastle Festival weekend and the Wailers were playing a late night after-party. The lady at the door pointed to my Bob Marley and the Wailers tour t-shirt and asked me if