The first official day of CMA Fest always feels a little like the first day of school. Everyone is excited, everyone is running on too little sleep, and Nashville suddenly becomes the center of the music universe for a few days. For me, CMA Fest 2026 started with a phone
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At 11 years old, Stephanie Rabus underwent open-heart surgery. Thirty-three years later, she found herself dealing with her heart again. And somewhere between those two moments, she built a life around singing. There are coincidences. Then there are circles so perfectly drawn that you have to wonder whether somebody knew
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There are bands that sound good on streaming platforms, and then there are bands that walk into a room and prove they belong there. On Saturday night (May 23, 2026) at The King of Clubs, Twist It made it very clear they are no longer “up-and-coming.” They’re arriving. At a
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There are artists who build careers around image. Others build them around hit songs. Karen Waldrup has built hers around something much harder to fake. Consistency. Spend an hour talking with her and you’ll hear stories about Grammy-winning producers, legendary Nashville songwriters, The Voice, Dolby Atmos mixes, and recording inside
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There are tribute shows. There are nostalgia tours. And then there are nights where a guy walks on stage at 67 years old, stares Father Time directly in the face, and basically tells him to shut the f~~k up and sit down. That was Friday night at Taft Theatre as
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With nearly a century of history, exceptional acoustics, and an intimate design that offers outstanding views from every seat, the Taft Theatre continues to prove why it remains one of Cincinnati’s premier concert destinations. Some venues impress you before the lights ever go down. The Taft Theatre is one of
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Kieran Robertson was 18 years old when he went to see Geoff Tate perform. He was a fan. That’s an important detail. Kieran had grown up listening to Queensrÿche. He knew the records. He knew the guitar parts. He understood that this wasn’t exactly music designed for someone who learned
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Nobody moves to Nashville dreaming about selling beer. They come to write songs. Make records. Build bands. Stand on stages. Maybe get discovered. Maybe make a living. Maybe become the next person whose name inspires somebody else to pack everything they own into a car and make the same trip.
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