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07 Nov 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews
by Nick Spanos

Andy Bell / Savannah Pope – Wilbur Theater, Boston, MA

Few voices in pop are as instantly recognizable as Andy Bell’s, and from the first note of his Ten Crowns tour stop at the Wilbur Theater in Boston, that iconic tone transported

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17 Oct 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews
by Harry Acosta

Jukebox the Ghost —The Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH

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25 Sep 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews
by Harry Acosta

Wargasm — The Foundry, Cleveland, OH

Wargasm’s performance at the Foundry on Saturday night explored extremes in: distortion against precision, fury against playfulness, collapse against release. The UK duo, joined

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22 Aug 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews
by Harry Acosta

Jessie Murph — Kemba Live! Columbus, Oh

Murph’s sound thrives on contrasts. The night opened with “Gucci Mane” and “Touch Me Like a Gangster,” tracks driven by trap beats and swaggering vocals that nonetheless

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22 Jul 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews
by Brian Bruemmer

Ryan Adams – Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, OH

T ornado sirens filled the early evening air as I arrived at the Taft Theatre to photograph and review Ryan Adams' July 20th Cincinnati stop. With Adams' reputation for b

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22 Jul 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews
by Harry Acosta

The SoapGirls — Rumba Café

The SoapGirls Bring Grit and Glitter to Rumba CaféColumbus, Ohio – July 1, 2025 The SoapGirls crash through your expectations, tear up the floorboards, and rewrite the rules on

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20 Jul 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews
by Harry Acosta

Wu-Tang Clan/Run the Jewels — Nationwide Arena

Iron Verses, Golden Fire: A Chronicle in Four Voices Two dynasties performed on the same stage—each carrying years of devotion, prophecy, and sharpened skill. Run the Jewels arri

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15 Jul 2025
Concert Photography, Concert Reviews, Festival Focus, The Hot Mic Podcast
by Brian Bruemmer

2025 Nelsonville Music Festival Recap

T o quote the Violent Femmes, “Do you like American music? We like all kinds of music. But I like American music best – baby.” Nelsonville Music Festival has always felt

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04 Jun 2025
Festival Focus, Music News, The Hot Mic Podcast
by The Hot Mic

Nelsonville Music Festival 2025 Preview

D on’t get caught off guard! Ohio’s best independent music festival has moved its exciting mix of music and art once again and is quickly approaching! This year Nelsonville Mus

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November 7, 2025
Andy Bell / Savannah Pope – Wilbur Theater, Boston, MA
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November 8, 2025
Bill Murry & His Blood Brothers / Dave Hill – Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
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October 30, 2025
Psychedelic Furs – MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA
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November 9, 2025
All Time Low / Mayday Parade / Four Year Strong / The Paradox – Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH

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Hi-5, The Hot Mic Podcast
by The Hot Mic

Hi-5: Shuffle Episode 19 (Brian and Harry)

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