15 Minutes with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Tonight, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will again take the stage at the LC. I always had some respect for the multiple members of this band, but it was elevated after their performance of “Home” at a Big Room for CD102.5. I spoke with vocalist and accordion player, Nora Kirkpatrick, who also played Dwight’s […]
Preview: Rock for Rescue
Tonight, Columbus is already stacked with too much to do. But I already know you all are going to call off on Friday anyway. Eliminate the guilt by supporting a local animal shelter. Ace of Cups is hosting a benefit for the all volunteer run charity, Stop the Suffering. The charity saves local potential pets […]
Preview: Room & Board Tonight at Rumba Cafe

Aurally stimulate yourself with a dark indie wave performance at Rumba Cafe from Room & Board. R&B singer and guitarist, Jonathan Hape, enlightened me on their latest album, which also happens to play in my home quite frequently. Briana Henry: Let’s start with how everything happened. I read that you formed a band randomly and […]
Local Music Spotlight: Yellow Paper Planes

Joshua P. James and the Paper Planes are dead. But, from their smoldering ashes, Yellow Paper Planes arose to take their place. Sipping on beer at a local tavern, Joshua P. James enlightened me on the demise of his former band and gave life to Yellow Paper Planes and their modern rock and roll sound. […]
Preview: Bad Rabbits at The Basement

Tonight, Boston R&B/rock band Bad Rabbits are doing double duty. First, the band will host a meet and greet at The Renaissance, as participants of the hotel’s RLife series, as well as play an acoustic performance. The second performance will take place at The Basement as a stop on their American Love Summer Tour. Geri Lombard, […]
15 Minutes with Mastodon

The sky will darken on August 9th as Rob Zombie, Machine Head, and Mastodon descend onto Columbus. Still spreading the disease on this year’s Mayhem Festival, Mastodon returns to our great city to perform in order to satisfy that craving of darkness. I had the pleasure of speaking with guitarist/vocalist/badass, Bill Kelliher, before their debaucherous performance […]
Preview: The Black Cadillacs at King Avenue 5

Tonight, The Black Cadillacs bring their Tennessee swagger to King Avenue 5. The whole band came together at The University of Tennessee of Knoxville where guitarist, John Philips, was a journalism major. Previously supporting bands such as The Alabama Shakes and The Delta Saints, the guys are out on a tour of their own, with […]