7.30.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 7, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Virginia Beach, VA -- #KORNAIC is the name of this summer tour, led by none other than two different powerhouse bands of the 90's. Each band pioneered groundbreaking interpretations of the metal genre, and each band continues to consistently churn out hits to this

Lionel Richie // Live @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino// 7.27.19

by Michael Flores - August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael Flores Hollywood, FL – This past Saturday night, the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosted legendary superstar Lionel Richie for a sold-out performance of his “Hello! Tour.” Over the past number of decades, Richie has garnered numerous prestigious awards

The Contortionist // Live @ The Thompson House // 7.20.19

by Linda Carlson - August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – Just across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati OH lies Newport KY, home to a bustling entertainment district that boasts an aquarium, restaurants, gaming centers and music venues. The Thompson House sits directly across the street from an entertainment complex, and is

Forecastle Festival 2019 / Live @ Waterfront Park / 7.12-14.19

by Michael W. Bright - July 26, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright A summer music festival is a fairly simple, predictable recipe and the 17th Annual Forecastle Festival is no different. The most important ingredient is the weather, without which there can be nothing, as last year’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival, also in Louisville, overwhelmingly demonstrated

Death Cab For Cutie // Live @ The Iroquois Amphitheater // 7.7.19

by Michael W. Bright - July 18, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- It was 92 degrees... 99 including the heat index. Humidity level at showtime was hovering at 85%. If you were under the shedded roof at the Iroquois Amphitheater, as you descended to some of the best seats, the more unbearable it

Daughtry // Live @ Mason Municipal Center // 7.3.19

by Linda Carlson - July 7, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Mason, OH – Just north of Cincinnati, Ohio lies Mason, a comfortable, thriving town that every summer night is showered by fireworks at the King’s Island Amusement Park. On this July 3rd evening, however, Mason hosted its annual Independence Day celebration (Red, Rhythm & Boom),

Styx // Live @ Chrysler Hall // 6.24.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 2, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- Rock giants Styx brought the magic to Chrysler Hall, in a rescheduled and relocated event that was to be originally held at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion in Portsmouth. Structural issues with the canopy at Portsmouth's open-air venue led to the

Paul Thorn // Live @ The Brown Theater // 6.20.19

by Michael W. Bright - July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

Photos and Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Paul Thorn is a story teller. Not just in his songs, which are lyrically somewhere between Randy Newman and John Prine, but in the folksy chats between each song which are charming, unpretentious, and particularly southern in style. If you weren't

Hangout Festival // Gulf Shores, Alabama // 5.17 – 5.19.19

by Charles Yamabe - June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Gulf Shores, AL -- Beaches, beats, and butts… These three words are all you really need to describe Hangout Fest. Of course, it would be remiss of me to not go into any further details. So, let's delve a little deeper into what makes Hangout

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.16.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 28, 2019

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: In the midst of a long, world-wide tour supporting sophomore album Young and Dangerous, The Struts kept the audience engaged and enthusiastic for the entire evening. Flamboyant front man Luke Spiller, with mannerisms and an appearance eerily reminiscent of rock legends Freddie