Concert Reviews

Gary Allan at the Hard Rock was "Right Where I Needed To Be"

It was one of many concerts seeing Gary Allan, but only my second time at The Hard Rock Rocksino since they opened in 2013.  This concert on Friday, February 3, was sold out, as are many of his upcoming shows on his current tour.

Most would agree, once a Gary Allan...Read More »


Raquel Cole Proves Why She is One to Watch

Opening last weekend for Parmalee at Thirsty Cowboy in Medina was up and coming Canadian artist Raquel Cole. Listed on Canada’s “top 25 artists under 25 to watch,” she lives up to the hype. She entered the stage looking like just another pretty young country singer, but proved to everyone...Read More »


Parmalee Brings High Energy Show to Thirsty Cowboy

Saturday night at the Thirsty Cowboy was the place to be this past weekend! While numerous bands have performed at this venue, it’s the returning favorites like Parmalee that bring in the crowds. These small town boys returned for their fourth show at the Thirsty and it was not hard...Read More »


Cody Johnson Throws Down at Thirsty Cowboy

Cody Johnson may still not be a household name to many Country music fans, but don’t tell that to the folks who drove hours to see him and waited in the rain to get in to Thirsty Cowboy in Medina on Saturday night.

The crowd and the feel of the night...Read More »


“Crankin' It Up” at the Q

Colt Ford is an American musician from Georgia, who at one time was a professional golfer, until a leg injury redirected his talents to Country music blended with Rap.

It was his high-energy song, “Crank It Up,” released December 1, 2014, that motivated me to choose as one of the songs...Read More »


Chris Lane Brings High Energy Show to Dusty Armadillo

The Dusty Armadillo fans showed up on Saturday, December 17 to get their last “fix” of the Dusty Armadillo 2016 Concert Series. Upon arrival the line was wrapped around the building waiting for the doors to open at 7:00. Cleveland Country Magazine contest winner Angella Rose stated, “We’re freezing but...Read More »


Aaron Lewis' "The Sinner Tour" Gives Sold Out Crowd What They Want

Aaron Lewis brought his The Sinner Tour on Sunday, December 11 at the House Of Blues in Cleveland.

It was a snowy Sunday night in Downtown Cleveland but that didn’t stop the massive Sold Out crowd, they were the for some down home Country Music and...Read More »


Brooke Eden Shines with Powerhouse Vocals at Thirsty Cowboy

It’s Friday night at Thirsty Cowboy… Brooke Eden and opener Erica Dawn are ready for some GIRL POWER!

Local artist Erica Dawn kicked the night off with bang! The winner of this year’s Best Local Band from the Akron Beacon Journal “Beacon’s Best” Awards filled her set with originals from her...Read More »


Chase Bryant Heats Up Thirsty Cowboy

On what was a perfect night for an indoor concert, a wet and chilly one, the start of the Thirsty Cowboy concert season warmed up the folks who came out to see Chase Bryant.  The singer had performed the night before in Colorado, but neither the long trip to Ohio...Read More »


Country Night Lights is a Country Music Oasis in Athens

The sun was shining and there was a slight cool breeze at times Saturday afternoon in Athens, Ohio as people lined up at the gates of The Venue of Athens. Those lining up were there for one sole purpose to have a good time and enjoy some good country music....Read More »


Granger Smith Has a Good Time at the WGAR Afternoon Saloon

While the weather was very questionable all day for the final Afternoon Saloon of the season at Quaker Steak & Lube, it held off and made for one great evening of music. As always The Caliber Band got the night started with the traditional covers and fan favorites that everyone...Read More »


Frankie Ballard Rocks the Crowd at the Lorain County Fair

The Lorain County Fair was all a buzz on Tuesday, August 23 for one reason and one reason only – Frankie Ballard.

Getting there early usually has it’s perks, and this time it definitely did. I was able to watch Ballard’s sound check – which I am told he rarely does....Read More »


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