All posts tagged "Reviews"

  • Railbird Festival 2025 Day 1: Lexington’s Musical Heart Beats Strong

    The sun climbed high over Lexington’s Red Mile on May 31, 2025, as Railbird Festival 2025 kicked off Day 1. From 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Limestone, Elkhorn, and Burl Stages hosted a rich mix of...

    • Posted June 18, 2025
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  • Jesse Welles’ Raw Folk Truths Quiet Railbird Festival 2025 Day 2

    The Kentucky evening was softening on June 1, 2025, when Jesse Welles stepped onto the Burl Stage at Railbird Festival. His 5:15 p.m. set brought stark, folk grit to Lexington’s Red Mile, hushing the crowd. Consequently, fans,...

    • Posted June 17, 2025
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  • Beck: The Cosmic Closer

    Finally, at 8:15 PM, Beck claimed the Home Plate Stage, a chameleon of sound headlining Day 2. Born in LA, Beck Hansen’s career spans folk, funk, and alt-rock, his 1996 album Odelay a genre-bending masterpiece. He’s famous...

    • Posted March 6, 2025
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  • Good Boy Daisy: The Punk-Pop Firecrackers

    Over on the Right Field Stage at 1:10 PM, Good Boy Daisy ignited the afternoon with a jolt of pure adrenaline. This Arizona-born trio—twin sisters Hallie and Daisy May, plus drummer Dylan Juarez—mixes punk grit with pop...

    • Posted March 6, 2025
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  • Pearl Jam’s Return to Indiana: Long awaited Black Matter Tour

    On August 26, 2024, the legendary Pearl Jam returned to Noblesville, Indiana, delivering a performance that was both a nostalgic nod to their grunge roots and a testament to their enduring evolution. The Ruoff Music Center, with...

    • Posted August 28, 2024
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  • Discovering Young the Giant: A Melodic Journey

    Irvine, California, is known for its sunny skies and sprawling suburbs, but it’s also the birthplace of one of the most vibrant bands in the indie rock scene: Young the Giant. Formed in 2004, this American rock...

    • Posted August 9, 2024
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  • Michael McDonald: The Soulful Voice That Changed the Doobie Brothers

    Michael McDonald is one of the most distinctive and influential singers of his generation. His smooth, soulful voice has graced the records of Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, and many others. But perhaps his most memorable...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • Ryan Adams in Indianapolis

    Ryan Adams appeared at Old National Center in Indianapolis on Thursday night, to a less than full venue to perform his songs. The restrictions on the photographers by the Artist were reminiscent of photographing the diva Mariah...

    • Posted December 3, 2022
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  • Jackson Browne in Indianapolis 6.22.22

    A hot summer evening became super cool at the newly renovated Lawn at White River venue, now renamed the TCU Amphitheater as Jackson brought back memories to the mostly older crowd. Browne performed some songs spanning his...

    • Posted June 24, 2022
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  • KISS in Indianapolis Aug. 22, 2014 Reviewed

    A few months back, I remember reading about how, despite the infighting among the founding members of KISS, the iconic group announced an ambitious 40th Anniversary tour, along with Def Leppard. I filed it away as potentially...

    • Posted August 25, 2014
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