Concert Reviews

Travis Tritt - Lorain Palace Theatre

On Saturday night (2.26.2022) I had the opportunity to photograph a true legend, Mr. Travis Tritt. Being in the presence of such a storyteller was amazing. His music and lyrics mesmerized the audience while his stories from his life kept you laughing on the edge of your seat. The Lorain...Read More »


Jimmie Allen Electrifies Fans at Thirsty Cowboy

It was four years and a day ago when we first saw Jimmie Allen perform live as he opened for David Nail at Thirsty Cowboy in Medina. I vividly recall that there was a lot of buzz surrounding this highly talented singer/songwriter from Milton, Delaware at the time. I invite...Read More »


Tyler Farr Delivers Big Time at Thirsty Cowboy

When singer/songwriter Tyler Farr walks into a bar these days, it’s a near certainty that something great is going to happen. This is especially true if he just happens to bring along his guitar. Friday night (Nov. 5) at Thirsty Cowboy in Medina provided proof of this. Farr and his...Read More »


A Fan’s-Eye View of the Bash On The Bay 2021

Music festivals are such a treat on a number of levels. In the summer of 2021 this is even more the case as live music was taken away from us for the better part of a year and a half due to the pandemic. It was tough not having the...Read More »


Lynchburg Music Fest goes on amid pandemic

While so many music festivals are canceled for 2020 due to Covid-19, the Lynchburg Music Fest carried on their second year, this time with safety procedures and social distancing. The three-day event took place last weekend, Oct. 2-4 in Mulberry, TN with Josh Turner, Justin Moore and Kip Moore who...Read More »


Brad Paisley kicks off Drive-In Concerts in St. Louis

Brad Paisley kicked off the Live Nation Drive In Concert Series last night in St. Louis to an enthusiastic crowd of hundreds of country music fans.

The 47-year-old Paisley hit the stage on the parking lot turned concert venue at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre to perform some of his greatest hits in...Read More »


Garth Brooks brings a once-in-a-lifetime show to Dusty Armadillo

When the Garth Brooks Dive Bar Tour at Dusty Armadillo was first announced I couldn’t help but imagine what the show might be like. I have been to the Rootstown club many times and have taken in ten of Brooks’ shows since the early 90’s. So, getting a good...Read More »


Rodney Atkins Keeps it Country at the MGM

For area country music lovers, Saturday night (10/26) was a special time at the MGM Northfield Park when Rodney Atkins took the stage with a show that celebrated, in his words, “family, friends and God.” And what a celebration it was! The Knoxville, TN native cranked out hit after...Read More »


Tracy Lawrence found his friends in Rootstown

The Dusty Armadillo shook like a “Texas Tornado” blew through when country music legend Tracy Lawrence brought his Made In America Tour to the stage Friday night (9/27). Lawrence’s down-home friendly demeanor and massive talent had the crowd begging for more from the moment he walked out...Read More »


Emerson Drive Delivers Big in Akron

If you call yourself a country music fan and you weren’t at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron on Friday evening (Sep 13), then shame on you! Canada’s own Emerson Drive and special guests The Buck Naked Band put on what just might be one of the area’s best country...Read More »


Hunter Hayes Rocks The Agora Theater Stage

As a perfect kick-off to the 2019 summer concert season, country music heartthrob Hunter Hayes brought his Cajun infused brand of country music to a highly enthusiastic and appreciative crowd at The Agora Theater in Cleveland. The platinum selling Louisiana native, who first rose to prominence in 2011 with...Read More »


Gary Allan Brings The Heat to CLE

It was one of those dreaded blustery spring days in Cleveland on Saturday (3/30) as rain, snow and falling temperatures filled the air. But that was not the case inside Masonic Cleveland Auditorium, where platinum selling country music superstar Gary Allan delivered his trademark raucous and heartfelt live performance,...Read More »


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