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Concert Review: The 1975, MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport, KY.

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The 1975

(Review by Liza Wilson) The 1975 returned to the midwest to perform in Greater Cincinnati for the first time in over three years. The show sold out shortly after tickets … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: The 1975, MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport, KY.01.09.2023

Concert Review: ENHYPEN, Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL

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ENHYPEN

ENHYPEN is nothing short of successful. With over five major awards in their native Korea, the band has made quite a name for itself since their debut two years ago. … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: ENHYPEN, Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL10.22.2022

Concert Review: Declan McKenna, Kemba Live, Columbus, OH

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Declan McKenna Live

Photos: Liza Wilson Singer/songwriters are doing decent business at the moment and reaching wider audiences. Many are landing tracks in the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, while some … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: Declan McKenna, Kemba Live, Columbus, OH10.22.2022

Concert Review: The Driver Era, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation Music Center, Newport, KY

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The Driver Era

There seems to be a trend in the entertainment business of actors pursuing careers in music, despite finding success on the big and small screen. Jared Leto (30 Seconds to … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: The Driver Era, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation Music Center, Newport, KY08.24.2022

Concert Review: China Crisis, Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH

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China Crisis 2022 lineup

Talk about one of the 80s most overlooked groups. China Crisis emerged from the same Liverpool scene that brought us the likes of Echo & The Bunnymen, The Teardrop Explodes … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: China Crisis, Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH07.20.2022

Album Review- LIGHTS, “PEP”

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It’s been a while since we’ve had a proper album from LIGHTS, though she’s been plenty busy since releasing Skin & Earth in 2017. For one, that album was part … Read More

PF WilsonAlbum Review- LIGHTS, “PEP”06.26.2022

Album Review- Rex Orange County, “WHO CARES?”

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Rex Orange County Who Cares?

So glad it took me a while to get to reviewing this CD by Rex Orange County, the British singer-songwriter. It seems that many in Rex O.C. fandom are a … Read More

PF WilsonAlbum Review- Rex Orange County, “WHO CARES?”06.26.2022

Concert Review: Wallows, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation Music Center, Newport, KY

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Braeden Lemasters Wallows

Wallows are heavily influenced by the ‘80s, even if they don’t wear it on their sleeves. Although, sometimes they do. Like many an ‘80s band, their talent is belied by … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: Wallows, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation Music Center, Newport, KY06.20.2022

Concert Review: Tears For Fears, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH

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Tears for Fears 2022

Even before the global pandemic, a Tears For Fears sighting was rare, particularly in North America. Indeed the duo from Bath, England, who got the world’s toes tapping with their … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: Tears For Fears, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH05.24.2022

Concert Review: The Killers, The Chelsea Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV

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The Killers

Sometimes you have good luck in Vegas, and sometimes you have bad luck. Sometimes it’s a little of both. When the rest of the family got BTS tickets sorted for … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: The Killers, The Chelsea Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV05.01.2022

Album Review- Walk The Moon, “HEIGHTS”

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Walk the Moon are one of America’s most underrated rock bands, to be sure. They are best known in North America and Europe, of course, for their 2014 smash hit … Read More

PF WilsonAlbum Review- Walk The Moon, “HEIGHTS”03.22.2022

Album Review- Nordista Freeze, “Big Sky Pipe Dream”

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Nordista Freeze

It’s strange all the different ways there are to discover new music. My boss at my other job asked a buddy to recommend something to listen to whilst he worked … Read More

PF WilsonAlbum Review- Nordista Freeze, “Big Sky Pipe Dream”02.26.2022

Show Review: Scribble Showdown, Taft Theater, Cincinnati, OH.

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Photo credits: Liza Wilson In the age of YouTube stars, it’s tough to determine who has real talent and who just might have swung and hit the sweet spot of … Read More

PF WilsonShow Review: Scribble Showdown, Taft Theater, Cincinnati, OH.02.11.2022

Concert Review: Falling in Reverse, Andrew J. Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH.

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Ronnie Radke

Photo credits: Liza Wilson It was an interesting trip down Memory Lane as Falling in Reverse rolled into Cincinnati on what proved to be a historic night in the city. … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: Falling in Reverse, Andrew J. Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH.02.07.2022
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