Umphrey’s McGee // Live @ The Taft Theatre // 1.13.18

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Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson   Cincinnati, OH – Umphrey’s McGee’s strong Midwest following was evident during their two-night stint (January 12 & 13, 2018) at Cincinnati’s prestigious Taft Theatre to near-capacity crowds.  Formed in 1997 in Notre Dame, Indiana, the band has garnered a loyal following through years of committed

Movie Review: I, TONYA (2017)

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Article by: Josh Bradley   There’s a brief scene late in I, Tonya as Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) prepares her makeup before her first free skate at the Lillehammer Olympics in 1994, and it’s incredible. In it, Harding grits her teeth to aggressively apply dark red makeup, her demeanor and chosen color both

11 Most-Anticipated (Non-Franchise/Reboot) Movies Of 2018

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Article by: Josh Bradley   Black Panther. Aquaman. Ant-man and the Wasp. An inevitable Jurassic World sequel. An overdue Incredibles sequel. Avengers: Infinity War. Solo: A(nother) Star Wars Story. Jamie Lee Curtis returning for a direct sequel to Halloween (1978) that ignores the other nine films in the franchise. Reboots of Tomb Raider and Predator. Creed

Silent Planet: Best Underground Metal Band of 2017

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Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal   What does lemonade, dad hats, no shoes, and an endless supply of hugs all have in common? The Alternative Press Music Award's Best Underground Band of the Year Silent Planet, that's what! This four-piece progressive metalcore band from Los Angeles, California got their start back in

Belmont // Live @ Live On Elgin // 01.07.18

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Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row - Smith   Ottawa, Ontario – Live On Elgin was packed for Belmont, despite the snow apocalypse. The band was supported on their first Canadian tour by Parkside, Nightwell, The Great Diversion and Fast Asleep. Up first for the evening were locals Fast Asleep. The band started

Getting to Know: ELENI MANDELL

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  It all started with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, where an innocent afternoon wandering the exhibits led acclaimed LA singer and songwriter Eleni Mandell on an unexpected journey of profound musical and personal self-discovery culminating in Dark Lights Up, her tenth and most captivating album yet. Touring

Avatar // Live @ Express Live! // 1.6.18

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Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson   Columbus, OH – Swedish heavy metal band Avatar kicked off its Avatar Country World Tour 2018 at Express Live in Columbus, Ohio on January 6, 2018 to a rowdy and enthused crowd.  The band is promoting its recent release, Avatar Country. An Avatar concert is a feast for the senses that

Boston Calling 2018 Preview

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Article by: Richard Knowles   Woke up this morning feeling anxious. Not only is the Northeast getting blanketed by a “bomb cyclone” but it is also the day that Boston Calling announced its lineup for this May’s festival. Last year they compiled a lineup that its attendees were salivating over. Cage The

Top 10 Movies of 2017 (According to us!)

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Article by: Luis Orlando Cordero   All right, kiddies, time to gather 'round the campfire and snuggle up next to your favorite teddy bear. No need to push I say, there's plenty of room for everyone. Yes, even for that freckled kid who reeks of cheap perfume and swears he doesn't eat

ON TV: BLACK MIRROR Season 4 Episodes 4-6 Review

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Article by Frank Memmesheimer   What follows is spoiler country. Read at your own risk.   S4 E4 “Hang the DJ” “Frank and Amy sitting in the tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g! First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes…”  WHOA, hold right there, sport. Frank and Amy are doing none of that if it’s not authorized by “THE SYSTEM”!   In a paradisiac

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