Month: October 2015

Interviews

Article/Interview: Getting to know up and coming country singer, Corey Hager and his music

This world is full of talented musicians and singers that are working hard to get that first big break into the business and Corey Hager is one of those talents! I first heard Corey at this past years Country Night Lights Festival in Athens, OH as he caught my attention from the very first note when the entire front row of girls let out a … Continue reading Article/Interview: Getting to know up and coming country singer, Corey Hager and his music

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Interviews

Article/Interview: Eric “Eroc” Sosinski of Wish You Were Here: The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd takes some time to speak with our very own Amanda Knight

Pink Floyd. If you are a fan, immediately your mind is filled with imagery of pigs, an iconic black cover cut by the effects of light through a prism, and the animation style of Gerald Scarfe seen in a certain full-length screenplay. Like the concept album kings themselves, Wish You Were Here: The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd pays tribute to rock’s great innovators. … Continue reading Article/Interview: Eric “Eroc” Sosinski of Wish You Were Here: The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd takes some time to speak with our very own Amanda Knight

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Festival Information and Photos, Latest News and Information, Upcoming Concert and Festival Announcements

Indiana’s HANKfest is one week away!! Get all of your details about tickets, artists, and more!!

97.1 HankFM will be hosting a country music party next weekend. HANKfest will take place in Indianapolis, IN at Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum on Sunday November 1st. Doors are scheduled to open at Noon and music beginning at 1:00 PM. This years HANKfest will feature concerts from Clare Dunn, Dan and Shay, Cassadee Pop, David Nail, Kip Moore and headlining this day long extravaganza will be country … Continue reading Indiana’s HANKfest is one week away!! Get all of your details about tickets, artists, and more!!

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Articles, Interviews

Interview/Article: Phil Salazar, lead singer of Eden Burning “Something’s Burning in Texas” by Amanda Knight

Something’s Burning in Texas Today I’m very pleased to introduce to you Phil Salazar, lead singer and front man of Texas based rock band Eden Burning. With a sound reminiscent of KISS or Motley Crue, Eden Burning hits the hard chord and delivers a heavy performance. Recently I spoke with Phil about the band and their current projects. I’m very pleased to share with you, … Continue reading Interview/Article: Phil Salazar, lead singer of Eden Burning “Something’s Burning in Texas” by Amanda Knight

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Concert Reviews, Exclusive Photo Galleries

Concert Review/Photos: The “Wild Ones” Tour featuring Kip Moore, Michael Ray and Chris Cavanaugh stops in Columbus, OH at Promowest’s LC Pavilion

Country music star Kip Moore has recently set out on his headlining “Wild Ones” tour featuring Michael Ray and Chris Cavanaugh. This tour is in support of Moore’s most recent album release, “Wild Ones”. MusicMattersMagazine.com was lucky enough to get to witness this fantastic show in Columbus, OH at PromoWest’s LC Pavilion on 10/15/15. Chris Cavanaugh kicked off the night with a 20 minute solo-acoustic … Continue reading Concert Review/Photos: The “Wild Ones” Tour featuring Kip Moore, Michael Ray and Chris Cavanaugh stops in Columbus, OH at Promowest’s LC Pavilion

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Concert Information, Latest News and Information, Upcoming Concert and Festival Announcements

Dayton, OH local residents! Did you know K99.1 FM hosts free concerts just about every month! Check out who is coming to the area soon!

Cox Media Group’s country music radio station K99.1 FM in Dayton, OH plays host to many concerts in our local area. K99.1 usually hosts one free concert per month that is held at either W.O. Wright’s Bar and Grill in Beavercreek, OH or at The Yellow Rose Night Club in the Miamisburg/Centerville area. Some of the biggest names in country music have played past shows … Continue reading Dayton, OH local residents! Did you know K99.1 FM hosts free concerts just about every month! Check out who is coming to the area soon!

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Exclusive Photo Galleries, Festival Information and Photos

Exclusive Photo Gallery: Qfest 2015 featuring Canaan Smith, A Thousand Horses, Kip Moore, Lee Brice and headliner Gary Allan Hosted by Louisville, KY’s Q103.1 New Country

Qfest 2015 hosted by Louisville’s Q103.1 New Country (radio station) was yet another phenomenal show! This is the second year for Qfest and its only bigger and better than the last! This years line up was headlined by country artist Gary Allan, along with Lee Brice, Kip Moore, A Thousand Horses, and Canaan Smith. From start to finish this show gave the fans a night … Continue reading Exclusive Photo Gallery: Qfest 2015 featuring Canaan Smith, A Thousand Horses, Kip Moore, Lee Brice and headliner Gary Allan Hosted by Louisville, KY’s Q103.1 New Country

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Q Fest to take place in Louisville, KY this weekend including a stellar country music lineup!

New Country 103.1‘s QFest will take place this Saturday night, 10/10/15 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY. This years lineup includes an amazing lineup featuring headliner Gary Allan, along with two of the hottest rising stars in country music today, Lee Brice and Kip Moore. Canaan Smith and A Thousand Horses will also take the stage at QFest. Ticket Prices range from $37.00 to $119.00 … Continue reading Q Fest to take place in Louisville, KY this weekend including a stellar country music lineup!

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Exclusive Photos: Louder Than Life 2015 Day two Jagermeister stage photos featuring All Them WItches, The Glorious Sons, Flaw, Turbowolf, We Came As Romans and We Are Harlot

Louder than life featured a rocking lineup on the Jägermeister stage during day two of the two day rock festival in Louisville, KY. The schedule had to be revamped secondary to technical difficulties and also included the addition of another band to the jägermeister stage. We Are Harlot had an unfortunate delay as the festival received word that they were having issues with their tour … Continue reading Exclusive Photos: Louder Than Life 2015 Day two Jagermeister stage photos featuring All Them WItches, The Glorious Sons, Flaw, Turbowolf, We Came As Romans and We Are Harlot

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Exclusive Photo Gallery: The Kentucky Headhunters live from the Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY

The Kentucky Headhunters played the annual Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY last month and MusicMattersMagazine.com photographer Ryan Pike of Ryan Keith Photography was there to capture some exclusive photos. Just the name of this festival sounds like a great place to catch a Kentucky Headhunters performance. What could be any better than Evan Williams, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey or Kentucky’s own Maker’s Mark mixed with … Continue reading Exclusive Photo Gallery: The Kentucky Headhunters live from the Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY

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