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Author: Macie Bennett

Macie Bennett

  • Livestream Review: Wil Van Winkle and the Sixpins

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Music News, Reviews
    December 29, 2020
    by Macie Bennett
    Twin Kegs II, Nashville, TN Contact: wil@vanwinkle.band Web: vanwinkle.band The Players: Allen Atkinson, Bass, Jon Baughman; Guitar; Samuel Kallaos, Drums; Wil Van Winkle, vocals, guitar, mandolin. Material: Frontman Wil Van Winkle’s travel and ...
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  • Livestream Review: Alice Howe and Freebo

    Live Reviews, Reviews
    September 29, 2020
    by Macie Bennett
    Contact: alice@alicehowe.com, jim@ flemingartists.com Web: alicehowe.com and freebomusic.com Players: Alice Howe, guitar, vocals, bass; Freebo, guitar, vocals, bass Material: Howe and Freebo’s setlist was a split of individual material and ...
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  • Livestream Review: Sam Johnston

    Live Reviews, Reviews
    June 30, 2020
    by Macie Bennett
    Material: Borrowing from rock and blues influences such as Jimi Hendrix, artist Sam Johnston displays his wide-ranging material while incorporating what he learned from his time as a Belmont University ...
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  • Live Review: Kings of Carnage at The Viper Room

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    October 9, 2015
    by Macie Bennett
    Material: A modern metal band from Hollywood, Kings of Carnage comprises military veterans whose songs are a reflection of their lives in the service. Their live set is mainly limited ...
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  • Live Review: ART OF SHOCK at Loaded

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    August 24, 2015
    by Macie Bennett
    Material: ART OF SHOCK’s lyric concepts are typical for metal music genres, though they carry a poetic element that adds color. “Living Like the Devil” is about defiant lifestyles and ...
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  • Live Review: Anna Vogelzang at Hotel Cafe

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    July 31, 2015
    by Macie Bennett
      Material: Vogelzang is an impressive lyricist and demonstrates her ideas boldly through the use of vivid imagery and keen memories. The majority of her songs tell stories fueled by ...
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  • Live Review: Blackwater at The Whisky a Go-Go

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    July 2, 2015
    by Macie Bennett
    Material: Blackwater is a London power-trio whose material is a blend of radio-friendly alt-rock with a flair for melodic, pop-oriented vocals. Many of their songs have a ballad feel, while ...
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  • Live Review: Justin Farren at Mid-City Music Lounge

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    May 29, 2015
    by Macie Bennett
    Material: Justin Farren’s small town, central California roots are clearly evident in his lyrics. He writes fun songs about growing up, jobs, family, life as a musician and several songs ...
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