Garon CockrellGaron Cockrell is the Founder and Editor of Pop Culture Beast and host of The Pop Culture Beast Show. He founded the site over seven years ago to have … Read More
Concert Review: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Cincinnati, Ohio
My Pop Culture Beast colleague Pat Francis has often said, and he’s not the only one, that certain guitarists have their own sound. When Brian May of Queen plays, you … Read More
Concert Review: Jill Scott Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Listen to any Jill Scott song it’s easy to pick up on a sense of confidence, positivity and sexiness. An upbeat vibe that lets you know right away that you … Read More
Concert review: Retro Futura Tour, Dayton, Ohio
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what made this year’s Retro Futura Tour so great, as there were many factors working in the show’s favor, starting with how good everyone looked … Read More
Concert Review: Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie Live at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles 8/2/17
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie, or Buckingham McVie if you want the short hand version, brought their half of Fleetwood Mac to the Greek Theatre last night in a dazzling … Read More
Bunbury Music Festival 2017 Review
The summer got off to great start in Cincinnati with the sixth edition of the Bunbury Music Festival on the banks of the Ohio River. A sure sign that … Read More
Concert Review: The Orwells in Columbus, Ohio
“Ha, look at that guy,” I remark as a man with flowing black hair zips by on a skateboard. “He’s totally going to The Orwells” I joke. That’s when I … Read More
Review: Famous Last Words in Newport, KY
If you know me, you know two words that will get me to listen to a record — concept album. So when post-hardcore outfit Famous Last Words approached me inviting … Read More
Mayday Parade Concert Review
“That is one emotional dude” remarks the man standing behind me. Known for powerful vocals and sometimes tear jerking lyrics, I had the privilege of seeing Mayday Parade on their … Read More
Concert Review: Billy Joel Live at Dodger Stadium May 13 2017
I’ve known about Billy Joel pretty much my entire life. I’ve enjoyed most of the songs of his I heard, namely his singles, but I never really did a deep … Read More
Review: Postmodern Jukebox in Cincinnati, OH
In a time when nostalgia and Miley Cyrus are all the rage — Postmodern Jukebox saw a market and ran with it. It was fitting that the show was … Read More
Review: Here Come The Mummies in Cincinnati, OH
What sets Here Come The Mummies apart? Sure, the makeup is eccentric and the music is like no other — but what really makes this band special is their chemistry: … Read More
The 1975, Live in Cincinnati (BB&T Arena, Highland Heights, Kentucky)
The most astonishing thing about The 1975’s performance at BB&T Arena, on the campus of Northern Kentucky University, is the song they didn’t play. The group first gained national exposure … Read More
Concert Review: Seasick Steve (if that’s his real name) at Wembley
Seasick Steve’s big break came in the UK, when he was featured on the iconic BBC music program(me) “Jools Holland’s Hootenanny” (cooler than it sounds) over ten years ago. The … Read More