MMR*B*Q Music Festival // Live @ The BB&T Pavilion // 5.20.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Bob Linneman - May 23, 2017July 25, 2017 Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman It was a beautiful day for the annual MMR*B*Q Music Festival in Camden, NJ, held by local Philadelphia radio station WMMR. The marathon of music lasted over 11 hours and included; Stolen Rhodes, Rival Sons, Dinosaur Pile Up, Zakk Sabbath, The Struts, The Pretty Reckless,
The Obsessed // Live @ Saint Vitus // 5.18.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - May 22, 2017 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Just another typical night at Brooklyn’s own sanctuary for all that is deemed unholy, the depraved denizens of Saint Vitus were once again treated to a spectacular yet eclectic triple-threat performance that easily rivaled the massive rock star guitar god performing just across the river,
Album Review: The Nearly Deads – Revenge of The Nearly Deads ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Brian Toglia - May 20, 2017May 20, 2017 Article by: Brian Toglia It can be a tricky thing reviewing an album from a band you are not familiar with. With familiarity of a band comes clarity in regards to their personal sound and the ability to pick up on the nuances that might otherwise be missed. On the
Movie Review: SNATCHED (2017) FEATURED MOVIES/TV by Josh Bradley - May 20, 2017May 20, 2017 Article by: An Amy Schumer Apologist (Josh Bradley) In my limited experience (limited because I’m consistently uncool), I've found it’s usually gratifying when you’re an early adopter of something before it gets big. When you’re a champion of something small, when you’re constantly recommending it to your friends, when you build
Breaking Benjamin // Live @ The Old National Centre Egyptian Room // 5.12.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - May 18, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN - On May 12, the Old National Centre rocked out to headliner Breaking Benjamin and openers Mangrenade and Red. The bands performed on the spacious 55-ft wide stage in the venue’s elaborate Egyptian Room to a sold-out crowd. Mangrenade started the evening. After a nearly
Remembering CHRIS CORNELL (1964-2017) FEATURED THINK PIECE by Anthony Florez - May 18, 2017December 29, 2017 Article by: Anthony Florez The word 'grunge' is being bandied about a lot today and it's not a description I am particularly fond of. It is the popularly accepted description of an era of rock that originated in the early nineties, primarily in the Seattle music scene, and encompasses everything from
Letters From The Fire, Kaleido & Phantom Suns // Live @ Higher Ground // 5.13.17 CONCERT REVIEWS by Ian Urquhart - May 16, 2017 Article and Photos by: Ian Urquhart Burlington, VT - The Higher Ground Showcase Lounge hosted its first rock show in months on May 13th, 2017. Fans gathered outside in the rain for over an hour to participate in the throw-down brought along by the three rock artists providing the evening entertainment.
Radio 104.5 Birthday Celebration // Live @ BB&T Pavilion // 5.13.17 CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Bob Linneman - May 14, 2017 Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman A Nor'easter could not stop the music (well most of it). On a very rainy Saturday in Camden, NJ, local radio station 104.5 held the first of a two-day celebration to mark the station's ten-year anniversary. The storm did prevent the outside stage from opening
The Kindred // Live @ Mavericks // 5.5.17. CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Adrienne Row-Smith - May 13, 2017 Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row Smith Ottawa – Ontario, on a rainy Friday night Ottawa natives The Kindred made a pit stop during their Canadian tour to pay homage to their hometown. The band had Pantomime, The Dead Centuries and Halfsleeper help make a memorable evening. Openers Pantomime of Petawawa, who
Jillette Johnson // Live @ the Ludlow Garage // 5.5.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - May 12, 2017 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH - On May 5, 2017, two female singer-songwriters performed at Live! at the Ludlow Garage, nestled on a cozy street adjacent to the University of Cincinnati. The university-area venue complemented the soulful songs of Cincinnati-area Jess Lamb and The Factory and headliner Jillette Johnson,