Month: November 2015

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

1oth Anniversary Rock On The Range Lineup has been announced!

Columbus, Ohio will once again play host to the annual Rock On The Range rock festival in 2016. The 10th year anniversary of this amazing festival will be one that you do not want to miss! Columbus’ Rock station 99.7 The Blitz announced this years epic lineup live on the air this evening. This years line up will feature live performances from: Red Hot Chili … Continue reading 1oth Anniversary Rock On The Range Lineup has been announced!

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Exclusive Photo Gallery: Issues performing live on the Jagermeister stage at Louder Than Life 2015: Louisville, KY

Headlining the Jagermeister stage at the 2015 Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, KY for the first day of concerts would be Issues. Issues brought an energetic performance that drew the largest crowd of the day at this particular stage. The band would rock out while running from one end of the stage to the other working the crowd into a sea of headbangers, crowd … Continue reading Exclusive Photo Gallery: Issues performing live on the Jagermeister stage at Louder Than Life 2015: Louisville, KY

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Music Reviews, Reviews

CD Review: Lotus Crush “Rabbit Hole”

Lotus Crush is a Seattle-based band fronted by Scottish-born Terry McDermott. McDermott was featured on the 3rd season of NBC’s ‘The Voice” and finished runner up. This past year, Lotus Crush released their second album Rabbit Hole. This is their first album release since their 2011 debut release Half Light Morning. Lotus Crush members include Island Styles, Peter Klett (of Candlebox), Mark Mattrey, and Ehssan … Continue reading CD Review: Lotus Crush “Rabbit Hole”

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Exclusive Photo Gallery: Aranda live on the Jagermeister stage at Louder Than Life 2015

Check out our photo gallery of Aranda performing live at Louder than Life on 10/3/15 as part of the Jagermeister stage lineup courtesy of Jason Evans Photography. Aranda consists of brothers Dameon and Gabe Aranda, and Mike Walker. Aranda has most recently toured with Theory of a Deadman and has also toured with notable bands such as Daughtry, 3 Doors Down, Sevendust, Tantric, Shinedown, Saliva … Continue reading Exclusive Photo Gallery: Aranda live on the Jagermeister stage at Louder Than Life 2015

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Interviews, Latest News and Information

Hydra Melody: Live and On the Road with Everclear

On Friday, November 6, Hydra Melody, of San Antonio, Texas made dinner plans that I happily crashed as I joined them in Cincinnati, Ohio at Bogart’s, located in the Short Vine district. Hydra Melody is currently supporting Everclear on their Sparkle and Fade 20th Anniversary tour. Jordan Berlanga, Taylor Ferguson, Matt Gomez, Jason Harari and Manny Prince make up the five-piece alternative rock band and … Continue reading Hydra Melody: Live and On the Road with Everclear

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Exclusive Photo Gallery: Like A Storm at Louder Than Life 2015

Like A Storm really impressed me with their live performance on the Jagermeister stage at Louisville’s Louder Than Life Festival in October of 2015. This band from New Zealand has toured/opened shows with the likes of Steel Panther, Korn, Alter Bridge, Puddle of Mudd, Staind and many others. Like A Storm has just recently announced there first headlining US tour. Like A storm was formed … Continue reading Exclusive Photo Gallery: Like A Storm at Louder Than Life 2015

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Exclusive Photo Gallery: Romantic Rebel at Louder Than Life 2015

Romantic Rebel is a female fronted rock band consisting of KT Paige on lead vocals, Alex Vincent on guitar and backing vocals, Zach Smith on bass and Ty Del Rose on drums. Romantic Rebel was the first band to kick off the Jagermeister stage at Louisville’s Louder than Life 2015. For more information on Romantic Rebel or Louder than Life please visit the following Links: … Continue reading Exclusive Photo Gallery: Romantic Rebel at Louder Than Life 2015

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Interview: Amanda Knight Talks Big Hair and Loud Noise with Britny Fox’s Billy Childs

Hold on to your leather jackets and get ready to perfect your best head bang! The one and only Billy Childs of Philadelphia based, heavy metal band Britny Fox has stopped by to talk with Music Matters Magazine. It’s been a busy few months for Britny Fox as they have played various dates and venues throughout the United States. “It’s not a tour per say,” … Continue reading Interview: Amanda Knight Talks Big Hair and Loud Noise with Britny Fox’s Billy Childs

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Concert Reviews, Latest News and Information, Reviews

Vanessa Carlton In Retrospect: A Show Review by Amanda Knight

On Monday, November 9, I had the pleasure of spending my evening in Columbus, Ohio at the A&R Music Bar with Vanessa Carlton. She made a stop to the Buckeye State’s capital as she promotes her fifth studio album Liberman. Vanessa was received with warm reception as she took the stage at the intimate venue situated on Neil Avenue. Equipped with an electronic keyboard accompanied … Continue reading Vanessa Carlton In Retrospect: A Show Review by Amanda Knight

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Vanessa Carlton Promotes New Album in Multi-Date Tour

Prepare yourselves Columbus, Ohio, as Vanessa Carlton will be mesmerizing fans at the A&R Music Bar on Monday, November 9, at 7:00PM. Vanessa will be promoting her newest album, Liberman, which was released on October 23, on Dine Alone Records. This marks Vanessa’s fifth studio album; part of which was recorded in Box, England, at Real World Studios. The remainder of the album was recorded … Continue reading Vanessa Carlton Promotes New Album in Multi-Date Tour

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