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Heidi Posnien: A Remarkable Memoir of A Child In WWII Berlin
A Child In Berlin tells the story of Heidi Posnien, a young lady that spent her childhood in WWII Berlin. Told in Heidi’s words during numerous audio interviews with biographer Rhonda Lauritzen. Through strong recollection the book is hard hitting, crushingly emotional, filled with pain, guilt, shame and often sinister and brutal but also stocked with moments of happiness, joy and redemption, enco...[Read More]
KMFDM Played 40 Years of Dance Floor Bliss in Columbus
On Saturday, October 19, industrial veteran juggernauts KMFDM brought the electronic podium and light show to Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH. After the night ended, 20 tunes had blasted from the speakers from their ’80s beginning to current/modern messiah material. Fans of all ages and decades packed the place to help celebrate four decades of club decadence as singer/founder Sascha Koni...[Read More]
Vixen Revved It Up Live In Franklin Ohio
Friday October 4th, was an entertaining evening of assorted ’80s and ’90s classics by two groups energized by the crowd and music they played. Cincinnati sent their best cover band of cinematic pop anthems and glam metal slithering giants to J.D. Legends, Miss Jacque to turn the crowd on for the nights Vixen’s. The energy reached a high standard, revving it up before the evening ...[Read More]
Trixter: Gave It Good Live In Harrison Ohio
On Saturday, September 28, a night of hard, loud and adrenaline filled glam rock played the Blue Note stage in Harrison, OH. The venue accustomed to the likes of Enuff Z’ Nuff, Pretty Boy Floyd and Headliner Trixter had its walls rattled and roof shook by the still active and touring ’80s veterans and giants that filled the MTV airways. The show was both time-warp worship and proof tha...[Read More]
Winger: Live In The Hearts Of The Young
On Friday, August 30 Franklin, Ohio and everyone else came to stand in the sands at J.D. Legends filling the outside environment to watch local lads Guilty Pleasure and ‘80s-modern day rockers Winger. Call them glam, call them the dreaded h—rmetal label, call them MTV played, but in 2024 they’re still recording and touring, blasting out the classics, favorites, deep cuts and new heavier material. ...[Read More]
The Four Horsemen Rode The Lightning to Columbus
On Friday, August 9, renowned classic Metallica act The Four Horsemen came and pummeled The King of Clubs. It wasn’t even the multiple pits started in their honor, the insane headbanging or the young headbangers in training they brought up near the end. The Horsemen are described as damn near close to note/record perfect as the real thing playing and creating an adrenaline, lung screaming, sweat f...[Read More]
Them Damn Kings Slam With New Single Shown With A Fist
The one-man Jersey bred and born music project has fuel, has fire and what he desires. Especially some influence from ‘90s Metallica and Reload. The beginning of new single and lyric video for “Shown With A Fist” sounds and feels like a throwback to the fueled ‘tallica riff and that’s not a bad thing. With clean vocals that cross territory between L.A. Guns and Ministry. The lyric video shows crea...[Read More]
The 69 Eyes: Spread New Deathly Gospel of Darkness
A new, dark gospel has come from the nether regions of Finland, namely hell-raising Helsinki. The five-man cemetery plotted jam known as The 69 Eyes, have brought forth a new vision of gothic vibes, dark tales of human sickness and twisted psyche’s and inspiration from the bright lights of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip. A bizarre combination to the ear and mind but that’s what Jyrki 69 and his br...[Read More]
Cincinnati was Hallowed Ground for Violent Femmes to Celebrate First Two Records
On Friday, May 17, folk/punk, genre everything pioneers the Violent Femmes brought most of Cincinnati, OH to Riverfront Live for a festive, festival atmosphere and a clear sky, outdoor show. The big stage was open and in one hell of a turnout, the line of people went around the building almost a mile to see the Femmes. They didn’t disappoint bringing two albums of material with them, opening with ...[Read More]
JUMP Delivered the Classic Van Halen Experience at J.D. Legends
On Saturday May 4, the sands of JD Legends welcomed a large crowd of devoted fans dedicated to ‘80s rock, pop and early, classic Van Halen. Two bands rocked the stage, the first playing a diverse set of music from a decade they never experienced and the second the same, playing tribute to the legendary Van Halen brothers, Michael Anthony and Diamond Dave. Michael Stephen Neumann (Roth), Eric Suthe...[Read More]
Kamelot Awakened Columbus With Heavy Symphonic Grandeur
Friday, May 3 at the former house of worship, now known as The Bluestone Columbus, OH were welcomed to a blessed evening of heavy,loud metal headlined by Tampa, Florida veterans Kamelot. The majestic symphonic brethren have harnessed another magnum opus of songs and artwork taking their new musical muse across the country and eventually around the world. Maybe it’s the eternal young blood pumping ...[Read More]
The Artimus Pyle Band Serenaded Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Legacy at J.D. Legends
On Saturday, April 27, the last remaining member of the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd lineup, drummer Artimus Pyle returned to Franklin, OH after his 2022 appearance, playing homage to Ronnie Van Zant and the legacy of the band that brought his name to prominence. The Artimus Pyle band brought back a collection of vintage, nostalgia and modern material dedicated to the memories of those lost in the infam...[Read More]