Metallica // Live @ US Bank Arena // 1.30.19

by Linda Carlson -

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson   Cincinnati, OH – In 2016, Metallica performed at the AT&T stadium on the eve of the Super Bowl, a concert that was ultimately dubbed, “Too Heavy for Halftime.”  There’s a reason for that clever billing…a Metallica concert is unlike any other.  It rocks in ways

The Magpie Salute // Live @ The Taft Theatre Ballroom // 1.27.19

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Article and photos by: Linda Carlson   Cincinnati, OH – The Magpie Salute, formed in 2016, is a group of musicians with one common link…former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson.  After The Black Crowes dissolved in 2015, Robinson pursued other music ventures.  Through a criss-crossing of individual paths, The Magpie Salute emerged,

BRADLEY COOPER’S “A STAR IS BORN” SURPASSES “FROZEN” IN DIGITAL SALES, NOW RANKING AS #3 ALL-TIME BEST-SELLING TITLE TO OWN ON FANDANGONOW

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LOS ANGELES – January 31, 2019 – FandangoNOW, Fandango’s on-demand video streaming service, reported that in its first two weeks of availability, “A Star Is Born” has already eclipsed 2013’s “Frozen” in total digital purchases. Bradley Cooper’s music-based drama is now the service’s #3 best-selling title to own, with only

Album Review: Silvertung – But, At What Cost??!

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Article by: Steven Principato   Boldly bringing back a long lost, but never forgotten sound of late 90’s Nu-Metal, Baltimore Maryland’s Silvertung might be very well leading the charge of this very popular resurgence movement with their latest release, But At What Cost (Thermal Entertainment, 2019).   Unleashing a collection of tracks deeply inspired

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

by Michael W. Bright -

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

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack // Live @ The Vanguard // 1.18.19

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Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar     HAMPTON, VA: Back in the days of yore when MTV actually played music videos, many notable bands that may have not had an opportunity for the spotlight of national exposure were given airtime. Jimmie's Chicken Shack arrived on the scene in 1996 with the

Coolest Egypt themed Slots!

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The mysticism of Ancient Egypt has long held sway over gamblers and the theme’s popularity shows no sign of abating. From the smallest casino to one of the big players like Paddy Power, you’ll find games that are based on Ancient Egypt. While it’s hard to make a definitive list of

Puddle of Mudd // Live @ Boathouse Live // 1.10.19

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Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar   NORFOLK, VA: Hampton Roads' local favorites Seven Ten Oil made an emotional return to the stage after a hiatus of several months, and this return was their debut at Boathouse Live, opening for Puddle of Mudd. The audience was full of supporters welcoming vocalist/

Rumpke Mountain Boys // Live @ 20th Century Theatre // 12.30.18

by Linda Carlson -

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson   Cincinnati, OH – The Rumpke Mountain Boys performed two nights at Cincinnati’s 20th Century Theatre, December 30 and 31.  The show on December 30th, which is being reviewed here, was an unusual one.  While the band typically performs as an all-acoustic foursome, this night was

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