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PHOTOS: Marcus King, Charley Crockett, & Molly Tuttle Breathe New Life into Old Country

Rebecca Potzner

The King and Crockett tour brought a fusion of rock n roll, blues, and outlaw country to Cincinnati’s Brady Music Center. Marcus King, Charley Crockett, and Molly Tuttle all swept the stage in their own right.

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PHOTOS: Gojira and Mastodon Kick off Second Leg of the Mega-Monsters Tour!

Rebecca Potzner

Gojira and Mastodon kicked off the second leg of their Mega-Monster tour in Newport, Kentucky at Megacorp Pavilion this week. Gray skies and rain couldn’t keep the metal heads away; the outdoor space was packed with fans dressed in black throwing up their horns, headbanging, and starting up circle pits. With a billing of Gojira, Mastodon, and Lorna Shore, it was the perfect mix of metal.

The tour continues into September, so make sure to hit up a show. Get tickets here.

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Incubus, Badflower, and Paris Jackson Tear The Roof Off on a Tuesday

Rebecca Potzner

In a perfect fusion of energies, Incubus, Bad Flower, and Paris Jackson took over Cincinnati’s Brady Music Center on August 1st.

Setting the tone for the evening, at the front of the barricade was a young fan named Lillian who was passing out hand-painted homemade buttons that said “i am loved”. Everyone was just smiling and ready to basque in a night of live music.

Paris Jackson kicked off the night with her slightly grungy sound and playful crowd banter. Any chance you get to scream along to “Bandaid” with her is a chance you should always take.

Playing off the current hot topic, Badflower walked out to “Barbie Girl.” You couldn’t help but sing along and it was the perfect song to get the crowd moving for what would be a high energy performance from the Rock quartet.

Building into the perfect crescendo, it was time for Incubus. Even they’ve been doing this for around 30 years now, Brandon Boyd still embraces the stage with every ounce of passion and emotion. His band members are no different. I look over and Chris Killmore stands behind his deck while windmilling his dreads to the music. Grooving through their discography, they took us through a journey and even cleverly intertwined some covers including Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here.”

The tour continues into November. Check out dates and get tickets HERE.
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INCUBUS SETLIST

– Magic Medicine

– Privilege

– Anna Molly

– Just a Phase

– Nice to Know You

– Absolution Calling

– The Warmth

– Make Yourself

– Karma Come Back

– Come Together (The Beatles cover)

– Sick Sad Little World

– Echo

– Are You In? (with a snippet of The Doors' " Riders on the Storm")

– Pardon Me

– Stellar

– Dig

– Wish you Were Here (with a snippet of Pink Floyd' s "Wish You Were Here")

Encore:

– Vitamin

– Drive

PHOTOS: Lupe Fiasco Brings The Energy To Riverfront Live in Cincinnati

Aaron Doster

On tour with the Dirty Heads, Lupe Fiasco brought the energy to Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

PHOTOS: Regina Spektor plays Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati

Aaron Doster

Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist, Regina Spektor plays the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati. Spektor’s tour runs through the end of August. Check out dates HERE.

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PHOTOS: Can't Get Enough of Big Time Rush!

Rebecca Potzner

Whether you’re a long time fan or you’re just now discovering Big Time Rush, you don’t want to miss their live show! The 4-piece recently brought their Can’t Get Enough tour to Riverbend in Cincinnati, Ohio and it was a PARTY.

Kicking off the night, MAX came out to perform a handful of songs despite not feeling well. You’ve got to show respect for showing up for the fans even in the least ideal situations.

Next up, Jax kicked up the energy and worked the stage from corner to corner performing her hit song, “Victoria’s Secret.”

Once Big Time Rush hit the stage, fans were ready to “let it all go!” From the production, to choreography, to the crowd interaction, they made it easy to stay glued to the stage. Fans danced and sang along as the band went through some of their most popular songs throughout the years.

Check out their remaining tour dates and get tickets HERE.

SWIFTINNATI: Favorite Swiftie Looks From the Eras Tour in Cincinnati N2

Rebecca Potzner

Taylor Swift played Cincinnati, and yeah, that’s pretty f*ckin’ cool. The coolest part, though? Seeing ALL of the Swifties excitement and the outfits they put together for the shows. Before Night 2 in Cincinnati, I captured some of my favorite fits before doors opened. Check them out below…

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PHOTOS: NITA STRAUSS ROCKS BLUE NOTE HARRISON

Rebecca Potzner

Is there really anything more bad ass than being a rock guitarist headlining your own tour? Nita Strauss has just kicked off her Summer Storm tour with dates spanning into mid-July; perfect timing for her upcoming album set to release on July 7th!

Check out upcoming tour dates photos from her show at the Blue Note Harrison below…

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PHOTOS: Peter Frampton 'Never Say Never' Tour at Cincinnati's PNC Pavilion

Rebecca Potzner

If you’ve got a rockstar bucket list like me, I hope you’ve got Peter Frampton at the top. Currently on his ‘Never Say Never’ Tour, Frampton showed love to one of his favorite cities, Cincinnati, on stop number two. After years of making his mark on the rock scene, no opener was necessary. We were blessed with two straight hours of pure Frampton, guitar talk and all!

Catch the rest of his tour dates here.

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