Knox County Nice Getaway for a Day or a Week By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Columbus Wired All throughout the year, Knox County has many attractions and festivals to appeal to the family and those young at heart. Let’s work our way up State Route...
I had the opportunity to get some questions out to Mike Healy, drummer for Papadosio in advance of their stop here in Columbus at The Newport Music Hall next week (11/23) … notes from the road: SM4CW: Hi guys … wanted to take a few minutes to discuss your...
The marquee at Express Live had an old familiar name for Saturday, Jan 28th … McGuffey Lane and their annual Zachariah’s Reunion show. The doors opened at 7 and by 7:30, 2,200+ fans had filled the venue and were ready for a night with one of their favorite bands...
When you put 12 musicians on the same stage and they’re all in the zone, magic happens. Monday night (1/23/17) at The Palace Theatre those 12 musicians, collectively known as the Tedeschi Trucks Band, brought a special kind of magic. The setlist included songs from their latest record ‘Let...
Never miss a Sunday show … taken to heart by 1,000 + Campers, fans and friends of Greensky Bluegrass as they lit up the Newport Music Hall exactly 366 days since their last show at the storied venue. The 4th stop of the Winter 2017 tour once again affirms,...
It’s always a special treat to see a talented singer/songwriter in an intimate setting … you can hear and feel the emotion, it’s more real. When there are 3 performers and they happen to be Grammy nominated and BMA award winner Ruthie Foster, Texas born legend Joe Ely and...
Dark Star Orchestra – 2/28/16 – Setlist via DSO Original Dead Show Recreated: 5/13/78 (Spectrum – Philly) Set One: Jack Straw ; Dire Wolf ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Peggy-O ; El Paso ; Row Jimmy ; New Minglewood Blues ; Candyman ;...
Pure rock and roll … southern style, done right … what a show! Blackberry Smoke and Stone Rider brought the heat on a cold Columbus night … from the moment they stepped on stage they cut loose and the crowd loved every minute.
Greensky Bluegrass returned to Columbus Saturday evening (1/16/16) and thrilled a sold out Newport Music Hall. A GSBG show is truly an all encompassing experience and never fail to energize their fans … and Saturday was no exception. Couple the stellar musicianship with the stunning visuals from lighting director...
Michigan native Garrett Borns, fronting the band known as Borns, thrilled the sold out Newport Music Hall on Tuesday 12/15 at one of their last US tour stops for 2015. One look into the faces of the relatively young crowd and it was clear, they were fans...
Tommy Emmanuel & friends put on a show of shows this evening at the Capitol Theatre … first set was Tommy solo and it was simply incredible. This was a bucket list moment for me, first time seeing him live, won’t be the last! Didn’t mind putting the camera...
An evening of acoustic brilliance at the historic Lincoln Theatre with Ohio’s own Over the Rhine. Karin Bergquist, her husband Linford Detweiler and guitarist/mandolinist extraordinaire Brad Meinerding had the audience in the palms of their hands for 2 hours of story telling, incredible music (including reality Christmas songs …...
Ohio born (and former OSU resident) David Shaw and his tribe of New Orleans jam/soul/rock/funksters tore it up at the Newport Music Hall. From the moment they stepped on stage they had the Newport moving and the fun was just getting started. To a person, this is a band...
Rock On The Range–the largest and most-acclaimed rock festival in the United States–celebrates its 10th Anniversary May 20, 21 & 22, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH. The incredible lineup features the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers, hard rock titans Disturbed (who have returned after a 4-year hiatus),...
From the moment they stepped on the stage … Erica and the guys never took their foot off the pedal … another fine show by one of the Columbus area’s greatest bands … talent, tireless, humble and genuine!
Devon and the band touring in support of of his latest album, Ragged and Dirty (produced by Tom Hambridge) … great record, killer touring band and an epic show.
Every now and then you run across a hidden gem … I recently enjoyed one of those nights when Nashville’s Goodbye June opened for ZZ Top at the Palace Theatre … and brought their A game … high energy, emotion filled rock/blues … great writing, vocals and musicianship …...
For a while, it was 1973 riding shotgun in Alan Niswonger’s yellow hotrod and Tres Hombres was in the tape deck (yes, that would have been an 8 track) and life was good … fast forward 42 years to The Palace Theatre and life is even better. That...
Warren Haynes with the ChessBoxers, Jeff Sipe & Gill Landry ~ Incredible show at the Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH 9/24/15 1 Set: Is It Me Or You Patchwork Quilt Company Man Blue Sky Coal Tattoo Stranded In Self-Pity Dusk Till Dawn Ophelia > Skin It...
Touring behind her latest release ‘Midnight’, Grace Potter and her band put on a stellar performance at the LC on October 9th. From the moment she walked on stage she had the crowd (as well as Mikey’s Late Night Slice pizza) firmly in her grasp. Grace and the band...
One night at the LC Pavilion and the fans loved every minute as ROSIE returned to central Ohio for their annual reunion show. Mark Chatfield, Bobby Boos, Tommy T-Bone Caradonna, Ed Means, Julie Helms Neal and Carl B. Shelor were in fine form and looked like they could play...
1,800 + fans welcomed SCI back to Columbus with open arms last night. As always, the band was on point (as was lighting director Andrew Cass) and the crowd was clearly feeding off the energy … (2) 90 minute sets that left everyone with smiles on their faces and more...
SANDUSKY, Ohio (May 5, 2015) – The day you dreamed about all winter is almost here! Cedar Point, the popular vacation destination of millions of visitors from around the world, will open its gates for the new season this Saturday, May 9. This summer, Cedar Point will focus on...
SANDUSKY, Ohio (March 3, 2015) – Cedar Point, one of the largest employers in the state of Ohio, is looking for qualified individuals of all ages who want to be a part of the park’s most exciting season ever. On Saturday, March 7, representatives from the park will be...
CHAMPPS FOR CHILDREN Champps Benefit for “The Ronald McDonald House Charities” Thursday, January 29th 2015 @ 6 p.m. Wondering what to do before the big Super Bowl weekend? Come to Champps (1827 Olentangy River Road) because they are teaming up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio....
The International Sports Hall of Fame announced their Inductee Class for 2015. They are: Paul “TRIPLE H” Levesque-13 Time World Champion Evander Holyfield-5 Time World Boxing Champion Lenda Murray-8 Time Ms. Olympia World Bodybuilding Champion Michael Jai White-Holder of 7 Black Belts & movie star Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson-11...
JAZZ ARTS GROUP PRESENTS BRIA SKONBERG QUINTET FRI. OCT. 10 – LINCOLN THEATRE Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group’s Inside Track series continues its 2014-15 season on Friday, October 10 at the historic Lincoln Theatre with the Columbus return of award-winning bandleader/trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg and her quintet....
IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS OF COLUMBUS PRESENTS “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!” AT THE WALL STREET NIGHT CLUB. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW: Individual seats are $17. Tables (4 seats) are $65. Call 614-398-1110 or visit ImagineColumbus.org to purchase tickets You Don’t Want to Miss This!! (COLUMBUS, OH) Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Little Shop of Horrors,...
St. Vincent performed for a sold out crowd at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, October 1. Photos by Tim Kubick.
Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery Rain at an outdoor concert always adds to the atmosphere, regardless of the act. At some shows, it adds to the overall energy, and fuels the dancing and the movement of the crowd. It makes the water irrelevant, as you would...
Review by Michael Gutierrez. Wow. That’s my first thought after listening to Jack White’s newest album, Lazaretto. The album comes out and takes you on a musical journey you wouldn’t expect. But what else would you expect from White? This album is packed to the brim with a full and...
O.A.R. performed Tuesday at LC Pavilion. Photos by Tim Kubick
Phillip Phillips performed Tuesday at LC Pavilion. Photos by Tim Kubick
Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery Hailing from Scotland, a little bit of rain wasn’t going to stop Chvrches from putting on a show. Apparently it wasn’t going to stop the crowd from watching it either. Playing in front of their biggest headlining show ever, the sold...
Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery And with those three words uttered by front man Craig Owens, the crowd whipped into one of the biggest frenzies of the night. It’s concerts like these where I regret not bringing my earplugs. Usually it’s due to the bands. Tonight...
Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery Walking to the LC from a nearby parking garage, I heard the roar from the Clippers game. That combined with the brisk night lent a feeling of autumn to the air. But stepping foot inside the venue made me...
Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery The pit was jumping. The rest of the crowd was swaying in time to the music. People crowd surfing to the front, reaching out for the band. Hands in the air everywhere, cellphones snapping pictures. Everyone seemed to be...
CROWBAR will release an all new full length album entitled Symmetry in Black on May 27, 2014. The album will be released in Europe on May 26, 2014 via Century Media Records. The crushing signature sound of Crowbar is at its peak on Symmetry in Black, the band’s most...
The REVOLVER HOTTEST CHICKS IN HARD ROCK Tour is Back – Featuring SICK PUPPIES, LACUNA COIL, EYES SET TO KILL & CILVER Five of the Hottest Women in Rock Hit Your Town this Winter Kicking Off on February 20th in Wilmington, NC! Get Up Close and Intimate –...
Ronnie James Dio is one of the most beloved figures in rock history. His gifts, both as a singer and songwriter, are instantly recognizable, whether he was with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, or leading Dio. Sadly, Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer in 2010, but his...
COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE ANNOUNCES INSIDE AMY SCHUMER’S BACK DOOR TOUR Coming to Columbus on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH At the OHIO THEATER, 39 East State Street ——– Tour Info and Links to Purchase Tickets Available at http://www.cc.com/comedy-tours and www.amyschumer.com Second Season of “Inside Amy Schumer” to Debut on Tuesday,...
In Columbus, Ohio for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! FEBRUARY 17TH , 7 p.m AT “THE BASEMENT” (391 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43215; got to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets) GRAHAM COLTON NEW ALBUM RECORDED WITH FLAMING LIPS Listen to some of Graham’s music at: http://www.popmatters.com/post/178212-graham-colton-lonely-ones-album-stream-premiere/ You could say that Graham Colton has...
On January 16th Luke Bryan’s “That’s My Kind Of Night” tour kicked off in Columbus Ohio at the Value City Arena in the Jerome Schottenstein Center Who knew that 6 years ago Luke Bryan’s merchandise sales team member Cole Swindell would be opening up for him on tour. Cole...
“Jennifer Knapp, Up Close and Personal” If you read my previous post: “Jennifer Knapp and Margaret Becker” review of their Christmas tour performance at “The Rumba Café`” ** at http://columbuswired.net/jennifer-knapp-margaret-becker/, this is the follow~up to that article. Jennifer was gracious enough to take time out of her...
Jennifer Knapp & Margaret Becker “The Hymns of Christmas Tour” (Be sure to read part 2: An interview with Jennifer Knapp) Last night, I was part of a packed house at “The Rumba Café’” ** to enjoy a performance of Jennifer and Margaret’s Christmas concert tour. The crowd...
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will take fan interaction to a new level when the 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour comes to Columbus Civic Center in Columbus on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Online voting is now open at harlemglobetrotters.com/rule, where all fans can choose which new game-changing...
Global superstars One Direction have unveiled the cover art and track list for their eagerly anticipated third studio album, MIDNIGHT MEMORIES, which will be released worldwide on November 25, 2013via Syco/Columbia Records. The standard album will feature 14 tracks, including the upcoming single “Story Of My Life,” which will make...