Steely Dan // The Palace Theater // 10.3.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Photos and Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- Steely Dan, the ever-morphing entity of musicians at the peak of their skills, came to town again. They played to a full house and they killed, as usual. The band has been making Louisville a regular stop because its usually a guaranteed sell
The Glorious Sons // Live @ The HI FI // 9.30.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - October 9, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – It was something of a sleepy Sunday night in Indianapolis. The streets were quiet, the traffic was light. The HI-FI, a secluded spot for enjoying intimate musical performances, filled steadily for an evening of indie rock that spanned the UK (Charming Liars),
Gary Numan // Live @ Headliners // 9.25.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - October 5, 2018 Article and Photos by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- It was unanimous. Every person I talked with at the Gary Numan concert had all been turned on to the music, via the single "Cars," by their dads. "Cars," by Gary Numan was the first exposure to "New Wave" for many radio listeners in
Bourbon and Beyond Music & Food Festival // Champions Park // 9.22.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY --A truncated festival has nothing to do with elephants. It has everything to do with rain, flooding, and a full day of music... canceled. This year's second Bourbon and Beyond Music and Food Festival was a little less music, but plenty of Kentucky's favorite
Nothing More // Live @ Manchester Music Hall // 9.2.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - September 11, 2018May 23, 2022 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Lexington, KY – Nothing More is one hard-working touring band. Sprinkled throughout their aggressive large venue tour with Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin and Bad Wolves, Nothing More has been headlining smaller clubs and venues to bring their music to more intimate stages and
Five Finger Death Punch & Breaking Benjamin // Riverbend Music Center // 8.28.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – August 28th was a hot, humid, sticky night in Cincinnati. There was no gentle breeze to stave off the sweat. But despite the sweltering conditions, Riverbend Music Center was packed with more than 15,000 fans who had assembled to experience a hot line-up
Marilyn Manson // Live @ The Palace Theater // 8.5.18 CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - August 11, 2018August 14, 2018 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - Marilyn Manson took a break from this summer’s, “Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour,” co-headlining with Rob Zombie, to play four solo shows that fell right in the middle of “…Evil.” Sunday night’s performance at the Palace Theater also fell right
Godsmack & Shinedown // Live @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center // 7.28.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Co-headliners Godsmack and Shinedown have both released albums in 2018 (When Legends Rise and Attention Attention, respectively), and are touring together to promote their new music and celebrate their classics as well. Their July 28 tour stop in Indianapolis was met with anticipation, as the crowd, exceeding 20,000, steadily filled
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
Of Montreal // Live @ Headliners Music Hall // 6.16.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - June 26, 2018 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- June is Pride month across the country and signs of the 18th annual Kentuckiana Pride Festival weekend were all over town. Louisville has been widely proclaimed a "top 10" LGBTQ friendly city not just in the U.S., but globally. The day's
