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by Linda Carlson - April 6, 2026

Article & photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center hosted three groovin' rock bands on a Monday night while the Cincinnati Reds played just down the road. A busy night for downtown Cincinnati. The Soundtrack Of Your Life 2026 Tour features Boston’s Boys Like Girls as they

Badflower // Live @ Bogart’s // 2.20.26

by Linda Carlson - March 1, 2026

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Early each new year, bands emerge from the holiday break and concerts begin to revive. By mid-February, the concert rhythm is hitting a good stride. On this particular Friday night, Bogart’s hosted a near sell-out crowd that came to experience Badflower, a young,

Creed // Live @ Heritage Bank Center // 8.24.25

by Linda Carlson - August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s something that rock fans have craved for years – the return of Creed, the bombshell band that defined post-grunge rock in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (lead guitar), Eric Friedman (touring rhythm guitar), Brian

David Lee Roth // Live @ Hard Rock Casino // 8.21.25

by Linda Carlson - August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Rock legend David Lee Roth entertained an enthusiastic crowd at Cincinnati’s Hard Rock Casino outdoor stage on a day that spat some rain during the afternoon. But all was clear in the evening for Roth, who needed no opening band to rev

Toto // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 8.3.25

by Linda Carlson - August 7, 2025

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center hosted a night of nostalgia for a crowd nearing 10,000 fans. For August in Cincinnati, fans can expect to experience an outdoor show in a swirl of heat and dense humidity, but this night brought the joy (and relief)

Less Than Jake // Live @ Bogart’s // 6.24.25

by Linda Carlson - June 30, 2025

Cincinnati, OH – Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus 2025 Tour features an eclectic lineup of bands, each brandishing its own unique take on the ska-punk genre. From Anaheim, California, Bite Me Bambi started the evening with a lively set. Lead vocalist Tahlena Chikami is a treasure, giving off disarmingly youthful vibes

Farm Jamb Bluegrass Festival // McClurg Family Farm // 6.5-7.2025

by Michael W. Bright - June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Article and photos: Michael W. Bright Baghdad Kentucky: The 4th annual Farm Jamb Bluegrass Festival returned to the tranquil McClurg Family Farm between Frankfort and Louisville, reaffirming its position as a must-attend event for bluegrass aficionados. Unlike sprawling, overcrowded festivals in inhospitable locations, Farm Jamb offers an intimate, family friendly setting

Mayday Parade // Live @ Andrew J Brady Music Center // 5.18.25

by Linda Carlson - May 25, 2025

Article and Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Mayday Parade’s Three Cheers for 20 Years Tour stop in Cincinnati was a resounding success as four bands gave the attending crowd a full evening of rock. The night started with emo-pop Like Roses, a Berkeley, CA band comprised of Amy Schmalkuche (vocals, rhythm

Melvins and Napalm Death // Live @ Bogart’s // 5.15.25

by Linda Carlson - May 22, 2025May 24, 2025

Article and photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – This year, Bogart’s is celebrating 50 years of live music, but the building itself originally hosted vaudeville productions in the 1890s. On this night, no vaudeville! Co-headliners Melvins and Napalm Death brought destructive metal to an appreciative crowd. Opening the evening was New York’s

Five For Fighting // Live @ Ludlow Garage // 5.2.25

by Linda Carlson - May 7, 2025

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Ludlow Garage is a cozy concert venue that is nestled a block or two from the University of Cincinnati. The concert this evening was held mere hours after UC’s year-end graduation ceremonies, so even the rain didn’t dampen the overall energy of