The Bones of JR Jones // Live @ The Evening Muse // 10.1.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - October 14, 2021 Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- The one-man-band known as The Bones of JR Jones brought his awe-inspiring show to The Evening Muse, in the hip, artsy NoDa neighborhood on Friday night. Though he had originally planned on bringing a full band for the night's show, tonight's performance
Candlebox // Live @ The Vogue // 9.21.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - September 28, 2021 Article & photos: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Rain. Then, more rain. It was that kind of evening. Enough to dampen the ground but certainly not the spirits at The Vogue. Fans are thirsting for live music after a long draught and silent stages, and on this night, the venue was
The Railbird Festival // Live @ Keeneland // 8.28-29.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - September 14, 2021September 15, 2021 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Lexington, KY--A "railbird" is a horse racing fan who perches on the rail that circumscribes a race track, hanging as close as possible to the action. I would be hanging at the edge of the stage for the Railbird Festival 2021. My Morning Jacket
Pop Evil // Live @ Elevation 27 // 8.27.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 2, 2021 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- The music industry as a whole has been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, with issues ranging from loss of income streams to the danger of musicians being exposed to possibly infectious individuals in packed venues. It has been a long
Ribberfest with John Mayall // Live @ Madison, Indiana // 8.20.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - August 28, 2021 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Madison, IN -- When there’s a Summer festival boasting barbecue and blues you kinda figure that a few pigs are gonna get hurt. And as far as the blues, Well COVID has dealt out a mess of blues. Getting to hear live blues music
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
The Black Crowes // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 8.3.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Linda Carlson - August 13, 2021 Article & Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Following a prolonged pandemic silence, Riverbend Music Center hosted an evening of rock 'n roll featuring the The Black Crowes. The crowd was ready for a night of musical revelry and escape. The Black Crowes reunited for this 30th anniversary tour (delayed by said pandemic
Ben Sollee and the Jesse Lees // Live @ Headliners // 6.13.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - June 21, 2021 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright I suppose we all make the mistake of presupposing that we know what expect when we go to see a cello concert. We would be wrong. Ben Sollee and The Jesse Lees layed out a set that wound through soul, hip-hop, and smokin' high energy
Getting to Know: Matt James, Blacktop Mojo FEATURED Interviews MUSIC by Linda Carlson - November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Article & Photos: Linda Carlson If you don’t know Blacktop Mojo, get yourself out from under that rock! This East Texas band, formed in 2012 by lead singer Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis, fills an underserved rock niche that infuses classic southern rock with metal and grunge overtones, sprinkled with
