Ohio continues to stake out its claim in the EDM scene as more iconic events find their way to the Buckeye state. Much of this effort in Northeast Ohio is … Read More
Concert Review: Gracie Abrams gets “Close to” fans with poignant LA Deluxe Tour Performance
Last August, Gracie Abrams’ Secret of Us Deluxe Tour took Los Angeles by storm with 2 sold out shows at the Kia Forum. Filled to the brim with teenage girls … Read More
Review: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Peach Scone Anniversary Tour 2025
As the old saying goes, “Each day on twitter there is one main character. The goal is to never be it.” Just a few months ago, Hobo Johnson was the … Read More
Concert Review: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
There’s an old trope in concert reviews that goes something like, “The band and the audience fed off each other’s energy.” I would never type such drivel, and yet, at … Read More
Concert Review: DEVO, Andrew J. Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
On paper, this didn’t look very promising. A bunch of 70-year-old guys running around in their silly “energy domes” and plastic raincoats, (still) telling us how society has devolved. And … Read More
Review: Modest Mouse in Cleveland, Ohio
I have a theory that Modest Mouse has the biggest “secret” fanbase. Maybe even you, dear reader, only know “Float On” and possibly “Dashboard.” I am not here to shame … Read More
Unlikely Venues: Lakewood Civic Auditorium
Featured image source Welcome to my newest series, “Unlikely Venues.” This series will take a look at nonstandard concert locations across the United States, including how they came to be … Read More
Concert Review: Bright Eyes – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA 2/7/25
On a gorgeous night in Hollywood, I trekked down to The Wiltern to witness the magic of Bright Eyes for the first time. They did not disappoint. Neither did the … Read More
Concert Review: Livingston, Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
Review and photos by Liza Wilson Livingston put on one of the most captivating performances of the year at his recent show in Cincinnati. Long, tall, Texan The singer-songwriter from … Read More
All in All, it’s Just Another Rick in the Wall. Concert Review: Ricky Montgomery, Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
Review and photos by Liza Wilson- Singer/songwriter Ricky Montgomery doesn’t have the typical origin story. After several years in the business, and achieving moderate success, he was nonetheless about to … Read More
Concert Review: COIN, Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
Photos and review by Liza Wilson I am not afraid of concert journalism anymore, I realized after photographing and reviewing COIN on their most recent tour. COIN is back and … Read More
A Vampire Weekend Weekend! Concert Review: Icon Music Festival Stage, Cincinnati, OH/Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN
Photos by Liza Wilson Vampire Weekend are a clever lot. Not just musically and lyrically, which they are, but as businessmen. People don’t really buy music anymore, of course, and … Read More
Review: Wallows Model Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada
“It feels like a trampoline up here” remarks Dylan Minette. His bandmates agree with him, and so do I. Despite years of concerts, I have never found myself gripping onto … Read More
Savage Lands Live at Hellfest
Savage Lands Performing on Main Stage at Hellfest with Special Guests The musician-run non-profit are also releasing a new single featuring Maria Franz from Heilung, Euzen and Songleikr Welcome to … Read More