I had the pleasure of listening to the debut album The Feelings LP by States and Capitals. It is scheduled for release by JIRNY on August 2, 2019. The LP is a follow up to three earlier released EP’s. The 22-year-old singer/songwriter Richie Arthur brings a lot of thought-provoking lyrics to life. The very well written lyrics remind me a lot of Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Daniel Powter, and even a little bit of Dave Matthews. There was an overall theme of finding love and holdi

Rock and pop-punk fans, put your devil horns in the air! There’s a brand-new festival making the rounds, and it’s coming to Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center on July 14! The Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival is bringing some of the best and brightest artists together in a one-day festival, and doing it in a unique way. Sure, there will be lots of the stuff you expect: meet and greets, merch and non-profit booths, pop-ups, and other interactive things to try out. But (an

This particular band stood out to me because their sound was unlike like anything else at the Festival. Of course all bands have their own feel and sound, but The Clarks were a bit country compared to the alt-rock bands that were taking the stage in the days prior. I am not usually a big fan of country, but their mix of an alt-country rock really got my attention. I am now a big fan of their particular sound. The lead singer Scott Blasey had a wonderful stage presence as he b

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The first time I saw Sam Law Band perform they were an opening act for the great Lou Gramm of Foreigner fame. It was an early set and there was an impending storm on the horizon. I was impressed. This band had a unique sound and very nice stage presence. After the show they were at their merchandise tent and surprised that I asked for their autograph. I love talented bands and for me I don't discriminate on whether a band is known worldwide or a local talent. Fast forward a f

"I don't want to lose you now. I don't want to lose the chance, to love you later. Meet me when the moon gets full." Zac Clark sings these gorgeous words on his self titled album. The song Love You Later immediately caught my attention as I played the vinyl record for the first time recently. What is particularly interesting is the fact I became somewhat familiar with Zac as I photographed him at The Forecastle Music Festival a few years ago with Andrew McMahon and the Wilder

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Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, August 31, 2018 Getting punked at a metal show? Oh, yeah, it happened at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center…and it was GREAT! Let me set the scene: Bad Wolves, Nothing More, and Breaking Benjamin had killed it all night long, with each set getting louder, longer, and more dramatic. By the time Five Finger Death Punch was set to take the stage, the crowd was seriously pumped. Then, the “Barney” theme song (5FDP’s signature intro song) began blar

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Co-headliners Evanescence and Lindsey Stirling, currently on tour together, have distinctly different musical styles, visual and performance aesthetics, and messages, yet they complemented each other perfectly. Accompanied by a local orchestra, both acts artfully wove beautiful stories throughout the night, bringing thunderous applause, cheers, and tears to the adoring crowd. The night’s headliner, Lindsey Stirling, reminded me of a Gaelic faerie – she danced, ran, leaped, be

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