Festival on the Lake // Live @ AJ Jolly Park // 8.7.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 16, 2021 Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Alexandria, KY – It was a typical warm, humid summer day in northern Kentucky. But there was also magic in the air. A full afternoon and evening filled with live music on the open-air Stapleton stage, which is situated on scenic A.J. Jolly Lake, awaited the
Styx // Live @ Chartway Arena // 8.10.21 CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Article & photos: Wendy Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Nearing on 50 years as a band, the incredible classic rockers Styx are currently on tour promoting newest album, Crash of the Crown. Showcasing both older hits and a sprinkling of new material, the setlist not only pleased long time fans but introduced catchy
Album Review: Yuki – Be Free ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED by Charles Yamabe - May 8, 2020May 9, 2020 Article by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- It's not often I get sent an album that I immediately fall in love with, let alone a freshman album by an artist that, for all intents and purposes, is relatively unknown. The album Be Free by nineteen-year-old New Zealand native Yuki is
Eliza & The Delusionals // Live @ Stubb’s BBQ // 2.19.20 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sarah Todd - February 26, 2020June 21, 2021 Article and Photos by: Sarah Todd Austin, TX -- It was an unexpectedly chilly night in the "Live Music Capital of the World," yes -- even though we are in February, central Texas has had an especially mild winter so far and many concert-goers seemed upset with their decision to forego
Static X // Live @ the NorVa // 11.20.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Where has this band been all my life? Nestled into a genre that's right up my alley, industrial/nu-metal band Static-X has rejoined the scene, with a twist and a purpose. Currently touring both as a memorial tribute to late lead singer Wayne
Slayer // Live @ Fargodome // 11.17.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by E. Jourdain, Jr. - December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Article and Photos by: E. Jourdain, Jr. Fargo, North Dakota -- Slayer brought their Final Campaign to the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota for a night of heavy music provided by some of the best and most legendary in the business. Former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo opened the show with his band
Fuel & Soul Asylum // Live @ Village Door Music Hall // 11.22.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sam Fallone - November 27, 2019 Article and Photos by: Sam Fallone Destin, FL – It was a great Friday night for 90’s rock fans as Fuel and Soul Asylum lit up the Village Door Music Hall. The small two-story venue was packed to the brim with fans of all ages. Fans gathered on the stairs, at
GHOST // Live @ Scheels Arena // 10.4.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by E. Jourdain, Jr. - October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 Article and Photos by: E. Jourdain, Jr. Fargo, North Dakota -- Texas rockers Nothing More opened tonight's show, immediately capturing the crowd's respect as each member sported North Dakota State University attire. The ode to the NDSU Bison may have been a simple crowd pleaser or maybe they are in fact
GRiZ // Live @ Navy Pier // 10.5.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Charles Yamabe - October 12, 2019 Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Grant Kwiecinski, better known as GRiZ, is a producer, DJ, songwriter, musician, and a seemingly all-around nice guy. Currently, GRiZ is touring across North America in promotion of his newest album Ride Waves. I was able to catch up with him at
Stone Temple Pilots // Live @ Chrysler Hall // 9.17.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 30, 2019 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: The magnificent Chrysler Hall, soon to undergo extensive renovations, hosted Stone Temple Pilots as one of their last events. Home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, in the past the venue has featured tours such as Robert Plant and Alice Cooper. Leading the evening