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Author Archives: Nici Lucas
Goo Goo Dolls at Jacobs Pavilion, Cleveland
Cleveland was bright that night. Even though it rained, the Goo Goo Dolls delivered a very upbeat and engaging performance at Jacobs Pavilion.
A Chat with Devilstrip in Akron, Ohio
What happens when three guys combine raw, true talent with the ability and intelligence to succeed? They create a powerful, authentic, and emerging band called Devilstrip. Origins Hailing from the same hometown as Chrissie Hynde, Devo, The Black Keys, and Red Sun Rising, the band Devilstrip is ready to explode out of Akron, Ohio to […]
Juliette Lewis at The Grog Shop, Cleveland
Juliette Lewis The Grog Shop Cleveland, Ohio August 3, 2016 Juliette Lewis, singer and actor, was a wild, unstoppable force at the Grog Shop in August, and Cleveland loved it. Hello Prior to the concert, I purposely did not listen to any of Juliette Lewis’ music for the sheer purpose of wanting to be surprised. […]
A Chat with Bramwell Tovey, Conductor, Composer, and Music Director
Bramwell Tovey, Guest Conductor Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Music Center July 17, 2016 The Introduction with Bramwell Tovey Summers at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio are incredibly popular, not only for rock concerts and country shows, but also for the Cleveland Orchestra performances on weekend evenings. Prior to a recent Cleveland Orchestra concert, I […]
A Chat with Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch
Thousand Foot Krutch Cleveland Agora July 20, 2016 Mind-blowing lyrics, goose bump-inducing music, and amazingly energetic concerts. Who could ask for anything more? With the band Thousand Foot Krutch, you are not for want; the band uniquely has it all. Power The Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK) concert at the Cleveland Agora in July 2016 was […]
A Chat with Mike Mushok and Corey Lowery of Saint Asonia
Saint Asonia Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio July 13, 2016 What happens when two Canadians and two Americans – all four extremely talented and experienced musicians – come together to head in a new and powerfully rockin’ direction? A killer group like Saint Asonia is formed. Find out more when Nici Lucas of Adventure […]
Adventures in Akron with Umojah Nation, Reggae Band
Umojah Nation helps to draw people into a super cool location: Akron, Ohio. Cool people, cool music, cool places. Read all about it! Summer, fun, and happiness scream reggae music. Thankfully, reggae doesn’t scream in your face. Instead, reggae music happily invites you to be a part of something… a beat, a vibe, a message. […]
A Chat with BC Kochmit of Nonpoint
Nonpoint House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio July 9, 2016 A fun interview with BC Kochmit, lead guitarist of one of the most energetic, dynamic, and liveliest bands on stage today: Nonpoint. The Power I truly cannot remember the last time I saw a band move to such an extent during a concert. At the Cleveland […]
A Chat with Taki Sassaris of Eve to Adam
An intriguing conversation with Taki Sassaris, lead singer of Eve to Adam, who – on the verge of a big tour and new album – reminds us that the best is yet to come. Sometimes in life, you might need to take a different path, backed with all of the experience you already have, to […]
A Chat with Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia and formerly Three Days Grace
Adam Gontier Acoustic Show The Machine Shop Flint, Michigan June 18, 2016 Is the master of painfully powerful lyrics tormented and full of angst? Or is he an open, smiling, blue-eyed guy who is totally down to earth? Find out as Adam Gontier, lead singer of Saint Asonia and founder / former lead singer of […]
2002 Creed Concert Review featuring Scott Stapp
Reminiscent Review Creed at Cleveland’s Gund Arena by Nici Lucas January 27, 2002 (Via the now-defunct Revue Magazine) The verdict is in: Creed’s Gund performance ROCKED, and certainly was not “weathered!” When was the last time an audience witnessed an entire stadium standing for the duration of a rock concert? What about a show packed […]
A Chat with Doll Skin
Doll Skin at the Cleveland Agora Cleveland, Ohio May 1, 2016 What would it have been like to interview the members of a legendary rock band like Led Zeppelin or Tool, before they were famous? I believe I had such an interview at the Cleveland Agora with the up-and-coming band, Doll Skin. Oh, the places […]
The Darkness at the House of Blues
The Darkness at the House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio April 24, 2016 Unique ● Incomparable ● Entertaining ● Engaging ● The Concert I had the good fortune to attend The Darkness concert at the House of Blues in Cleveland as part of the band’s Back in the USSA Tour. Admittedly, I had not listened to […]
A Chat with Tony West of Blacklist Union
An intriguing conversation with Blacklist Union’s Tony West, tops this writer’s chart. One of the best parts about adventuring into the music world is being given the opportunity to meet incredibly interesting people. One such experience occurred the other day when I had the good fortune to catch up with L.A. Rocker, Tony West, lead […]
