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by Linda Carlson - August 2, 2018August 2, 2018

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Co-headliners Godsmack and Shinedown have both released albums in 2018 (When Legends Rise and Attention Attention, respectively), and are touring together to promote their new music and celebrate their classics as well. Their July 28 tour stop in Indianapolis was met with anticipation, as the crowd, exceeding 20,000, steadily filled

Festival Preview: Hot August Music Festival // Cockeysville, MD // 08.18.18

by Sean Chagnon - August 2, 2018August 3, 2018

Article by: Sean Chagnon In the mid-Atlantic, August brings the year’s hottest temperatures and thickest humidity. It also brings quite a few music festivals to the region, including the Hot August Music Festival. And it’s not just hot from the weather; it has a smoking hot line up! This year’s event

The Smashing Pumpkins // Live @ American Airlines Arena // 7.24.2018

by Michael Flores - July 30, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael Flores Miami, FL – On a hot and humid summer evening, fans of The Smashing Pumpkins made their way into the crowded American Airlines Arena to see the reunion tour of the American Alternative/Classic Rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The reunion tour consists of 3 out

Vans Warped Tour // The Fairgrounds // 7.10.18

by Andrea Chvatal - July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal Nashville, TN -- Since its humble beginnings in 1995, Vans Warped Tour has grown to become the largest cross-country music festival over the last 24 years. This musical event became a staple for the rocker/punk teen and young-adult, and a goal to attain for aspiring bands

Alan Doyle // Live @ Boarding House Park // 7.20.18

by Andrew Kopanski - July 24, 2018July 27, 2018

Photos and Article by: Andrew Kopanski Lowell, MA - The breakup of Great Big Sea in 2013 was a surprise to many. After twenty years of touring, the iconic Canadian folk rock band had amassed a significant number of followers and awards, many of them on the east coast. They’d become

Festival Preview: KAABOO

by Charles Yamabe - July 20, 2018July 25, 2018

What makes KAABOO such a next level festival? KAABOO is a festival created by music lovers, for music lovers. An adult escape uniquely curated to appeal to all five of your senses, with world-class music, hilarious comedy, exquisite cuisines, craft libations, inspiring contemporary art, and personal indulgences. Not to mention it

Windy City Smokeout // Chicago, IL // 7.13-7.15

by Charles Yamabe - July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- There is something distinctly different about Chicago's Windy City Smokeout festival. Considering that it takes place in a city that has over ten major music festivals is no easy task. As with most music festivals, it incorporates food, beer, and bands, and

Sam Smith // Live @ American Airlines Arena // 7.14.18

by Michael Flores - July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael Flores Miami, FL – Fans of Sam Smith eagerly made their way to downtown Miami for a sold-out performance at the American Airlines Arena on a perfectly clear summer evening. The Thrill of It All tour, in support of his second album of the same name,

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

Slightly Stoopid // Live @ Union Bank & Trust Pavillion // 7.13.18

by Sean Chagnon - July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Sean Chagnon Portsmouth, VA – School is out for summer! What better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion than with some beach time and good tunes. Given, most folks at the show have been out of school for some time, but reliving that feeling is still