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!

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

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

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

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

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!!

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!

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!

Sam Hunt to headline Country Night Lights festival in Athens, OH Saturday! Take a moment to check out set times and the festival map, if you are planning to attend!

MusicMattersMagazine.com will be bringing you photos and coverage of all the fun and excitement of the very first Country Night Lights Festival in Athens, OH this Saturday! The festival features headliner Sam Hunt who has skyrocketed to the top of the country charts with hits singles like “Leave The Night On”, “Take Your Time”, and “House Party”. The Country Night Lights festival features a star … Continue reading Sam Hunt to headline Country Night Lights festival in Athens, OH Saturday! Take a moment to check out set times and the festival map, if you are planning to attend!

Music Matters Magazine would like to introduce you to our newest writer Amanda Knight!

Amanda is an amazing writer and a wealth of musical knowledge. She has already put her touch on our online magazine with an incredible and thought provoking article on the history of 70’s versus 80’s rock music titled “The End of an Era?” Feel free to check it out here https://musicmattersmagazine.com/2015/09/20/article-the-end-of-an-era-by-amanda-knight/. We are proud to welcome Amanda to our team and are looking forward to … Continue reading Music Matters Magazine would like to introduce you to our newest writer Amanda Knight!