Phillip Phillips hoping to create ‘good time’ in concert with O.A.R.
“I don’t think I’m cool enough to have a theme (for my show),” 23-year-old musician Phillip Phillips said, as he prepares for his upcoming co-headl…
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Review: Brit-based band Bastille plays entrancing performance
If ever superpowers existed, Bastille would have the gift of time-travel. As I sat – entranced – watching the band's sold-out performance at the…
Review: Columbus crowd spellbound by The 1975
The fans gathered to hear The 1975 were hypnotized before the band even stepped foot in Columbus to woo them. Monday’s alternative rock show was mov…
Grouplove to bring ‘creative, eclectic’ mix to Columbus stage
Four bands are set to converge at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Saturday to bring alternative rock to the annual CD 102.5 Day. That goal of mu…
Review: Arctic Monkeys gives solid show despite icy audience
The music of Arctic Monkeys is synonymous with kinetic energy — this Sheffield, England crew tries hard not to relent ever. Even with 2013’s “AM,” a …
Review: Pixies’ dust not apparent in Columbus, iconicism resonates with listeners new and old
I almost felt guilty attending a Pixies show. While waiting for my bus home after seeing the foundational indie rockers with a sold-out viewing part…
Review: Despite illness, Panic! At The Disco performs with little alarm
On a no-frills sound stage downtown, as the smells of beer and pizza hung heavy in the air, a rock show to remember began. Panic! At The Disco p…
MGMT gives Columbus one of a kind experience
As MGMT took the stage Thursday at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, the entire venue seemed to be void of any light except for the glow coming from …
Metal band 4ARM to bring chaos to Columbus
“Chaos.” That’s the word Danny Tomb, the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of thrash metal band 4ARM, used to characterize the band’s sound. The …
Steve Aoki to bring props, special guest to Columbus
Cake-throwing and stage-diving on rafts have been a mainstay in the live shows of one electro house musician and producer, but the stage antics are…