Geoff Tate // Live @ Ludlow Garage // 1.22.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
Squirrel Nut Zippers // Live @ The Ludlow Garage // 12.18.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - December 29, 2021 Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – My first Squirrel Nut Zippers concert was in 2019, and it left an indelible mark on me. Ever since, I have been looking forward to another opportunity to revel in the SNZipper experience. And then, it finally happened! The Holiday Caravan Tour
Dopapod // Live @ Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts // 12.15.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Article and Photos by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- From the opening drum fill of “Mucho,” the funk-tinted prog-rock quartet Dopapod took the Charlotte crowd on a musical journey, filled with twists and turns. In typical jam-band style, the band changes their setlist nightly and covering their entire catalog. The first
Softspoken // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 11.6.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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.
Toadies // Live @ House of Blues Houston // 11.5.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Ommar Ortuvia - November 10, 2021 Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia HOUSTON, TX-- The Toadies is a band that originates from Fort Worth (NOT Dallas), Texas, that has been making music and touring for quite a while with their unique brand of rock with a Texas flavor. They got their start in 1989, and after few
The Record Company / JJ Wilde // Live @ The Fillmore Underground // 10.31.2021 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- The spirit of rock n’ roll collided with Halloween excitement on Sunday night at The Fillmore Underground. The floor was buzzing with fans dressed as skeletons and other assorted October 31st staples, as they waited for the Record Company to bring their Play
Blackberry Smoke // Live @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion // 10.15.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 31, 2021 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar PORTSMOUTH, VA- Blackberry Smoke: one of the greatest southern rock bands ever- but you don't know that yet. You will see, it's coming. They will be up there with Lynryd and the Allmans. With a rich catalogue of seven studio albums packed full of songs
Spafford / Eggy // Live @ Neighborhood Theatre // 10.21.2021 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - October 29, 2021 Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC --The funky Jam quartet Spafford brought the house down on Thursday night with two sets of improv-heavy virtuosity and a mesmerizing light show. The band returned to the road this month following the pandemic shutdown, and local fans gave them a warm welcome.
Frankie and the Witch Fingers / Acid Dad // Live @ Snug Harbor // 10.20.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - October 25, 2021 Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- The heart of the Plaza Midwood neighborhood was screaming with loud guitars and thrashing drums on Wednesday night as Acid Dad and Frankie and the Witch Fingers brought their tour through Charlotte. The show started with a quick 20-minute set by local