The Smashing Pumpkins // Live @ American Airlines Arena // 7.24.2018 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
Blu-Ray Review: Molly’s Game MOVIES/TV by MonkeyGoose - July 25, 2018August 13, 2018 Despite its popularity, poker hasn’t been the most common topic of movies, and films that featured it aren’t known for their box office success. For instance, titles like Deal (2008) and The Grand (2007) had at best, a lukewarm reception in cinemas. Runner Runner (2013) fared relatively better in terms
Vans Warped Tour // The Fairgrounds // 7.10.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC 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 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
Movie Review: EIGHTH GRADE (2018) FEATURED MOVIES/TV by Josh Bradley - July 21, 2018 Article by: Josh Bradley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8lFgF_IjPw Towards the end of Bo Burnham’s latest standup special, Make Happy — which is reportedly his last one for at least a while — he kneels downstage and brings up the house lights to have a frank talk with (well, “at”, but sort of “with”) his audience. He
Festival Preview: KAABOO FESTIVALS PRESS RELEASE 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 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC 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 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
