In 2010, when the Hangout Music Festival kicked off in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the news came as a delight to both music fans and local business owners. The shore-side festival boosted the town’s economy just before the summer rush, and many music fans were

Review Photos Setlist It seems like almost yesterday that I went to my first rock concert. It was actually 1997. The Smashing Pumpkins were touring on their smash double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. They stopped at Atlanta’s old Omni Arena for

[slideshow gallery_id=”14″] Well this year’s Carolina Rebellion certainly was eventful. Normally with our festival coverage, we cap things off with a wrap-up review, but with things taking a turn for the worse on Sunday a broad overview is a bit redundant. Yesterday, the festival

Sometimes you begin typing up an article with something completely unexpected. When the day started, we had lots of rain, but the promise of Soundgarden, Bush and Rise Against were enough to pull our sorry butts off the couch to brave the harsh elements.

John Lennon is one of the most adored figures in the history of music for several reasons. The most obvious is his genius songwriting, which has positively touched the lives of many – whether with The Beatles or through his successful solo career. Another

BYOB – abbreviated for “bring your own booze” – is a concept that’s easy to love. In a restaurant setting, where beers and cocktails are priced several times above their retail value, it provides a wonderful incentive to save money. Not to mention, it

For fans of hard rock and heavy metal, Carolina Rebellion is a festival that can’t be missed. Held every May in North Carolina, 2013’s version takes place in Concord over two days. Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit, and Deftones headline this year’s festivities on