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The Format in Columbus OH

The Format, a two-piece indie rock band from Peoria, Arizona recently played at Newport Music Hall in Columbus Ohio. Nate Reuss and Sam Means established The Format in 2002 and played together until 2008. Despite their break-up, their music continued to grow in popularity. In 2020 The Format announced a reunion, originally slated to play a few key locations. However, after several pandemic-related delays they made their way back to playing live and in 2026 released their latest studio album “Boycott Heaven.”

I was able to travel to Columbus to experience their phenomenal concert which featured old favorites as well as new hits from the Boycott Heaven album. The Format holds a special place in my heart as someone who lived in Arizona for several years and can relate to their Arizona references. Shoutout to my best friend Mitch for introducing me to The Format and making me a life-long fan. This performance further solidified and intensified my love for this band. I add in my personal feelings to this review because I assume most fans can relate to the intense emotional experience that this concert was. Fans of The Format have been waiting years for this reunion and it’s even better than anticipated.

Sam and Nate put on an incredible performance which tugged on the sentimental heartstrings of everyone in the venue. Devoted fans could be seen and heard belting out every word to all the songs. Personal favorites included: “Dog Problems,” “Oceans,” “Tune Out,” new song (yes- their new album is also great) “Holy Roller,” “Snails,” an incredibly emotional “On Your Porch” and a finale of “The First Single.” This concert was one of the best performances I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing and I highly recommend catching one of the few dates remaining of this tour. Check out photos from the show below.

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Four Chord Music Festival


Four Chord Music Festival in Pittsburgh PA recently celebrated their 12th year! Four Chord is a two-day festival in the heart of Pittsburgh that hosts a range of alternative, pop-punk, and hardcore bands. The festival grounds were located at FNB Stadium which was both comfortable and convenient for festival-goers. One of the best things about this festival is the alternating 2-stage set-up which eliminates overlapping sets, difficult decisions, and long walks between stages. Both days of the festival, the stadium was filled with eager fans and an endless stream of crowdsurfers. Friday night headliners Knocked Loose put on an outstanding performance as expected. Saturday night headliners Pierce the Veil drew an enormous and energetic crowd. Other notable performances I personally enjoyed included: Motion City Soundtrack, Finch, Bayside, Boys Like Girls, Underoath, Mayday Parade and State Champs (just to name a few). Be sure to keep an eye out for future lineup announcements for this fest- you do not want to miss Four Chord 13! Check out photos from the festival below. 

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Cage the Elephant’s Sold Out Show in Cleveland Ohio

American Rock band Cage the Elephant performed a sold out show at the Agora in Cleveland Ohio on 10/22. The venue was packed with fans as Cage The Elephant took the stage. The incredibly lively performance featured songs from across their catalog of music and had fans screaming along throughout the set. Notable and personal favorites included “Spiderhead,”Social Cues,” and “Halo,” featured alongside mega hits “Come a Little Closer” and “Cigarette Daydreams.”

As this tour winds down, tickets are running low. You do not want to miss this incredible performance. Check out photos from the set below. 

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The Darkness Comes to Cleveland Ohio

British rock band The Darkness stopped by The Agora in Cleveland on Sunday 9/21.  The Darkness will continue their “Dreams on Toast” tour across the sea in Europe but will be back for some US performances in November. 

Opener Mark Daly gave a high-energy performance for an excited crowd. Headliners The Darkness put on an incredible performance highlighting hits both old and new and of course featured their monster hit “I believe in the thing called love.” Be on the lookout for The Darkness while they continue their world travels for their “Dreams on Toast” tour. Check out photos from the evening below. 

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311 brings their Unity Tour to Cleveland 

Alternative rock band 311 stopped in Cleveland last week on their Unity Tour alongside openers Sitting on Saturn and Badflower. 311 has been active in the music scene since 1988 with their latest full length album released in 2024: Full Bloom. The Unity Tour set list featured an incredible selection of their thirty plus years of music and of course featured crowd favorites “Amber,” “Beautiful Disaster,” and “All Mixed Up,” just to name a few. There are still plenty of upcoming dates for the tour so be on the lookout! Check out photos from the set below. 

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Nelsonville Music Festival 2025 Recap

Nelsonville Music Festival 2025 was held on June 20th-June 22nd in Nelsonville, Ohio, and Crowdsurfer Magazine was there to capture the beauty of this intimate festival experience. Nelsonville is a small community located just outside of Athens, nestled in the hills of southeastern Ohio. Since its inception, this festival has been focused on raising funds for Stuart’s Opera House, a non-profit historic theater in Nelsonville. In addition to the focus on giving back to the community, this festival also strives to have a positive impact on the environment by being a Zero Waste event and diverting over 92% of waste from the festival to recycling and composting.

Despite the 90-degree days, NMF had an incredible turnout for all three days of the festival. Many festival attendees camped out in the nearby “Mudville” campground where sets were carried late into the night. The festival had 3 stages, one of which was situated in the woods surrounded by hammocks. Throughout the festival grounds, touching art installations could be found to honor the memory of the late Michael Hurley, an American folk singer-songwriter who was a long-time performing artist at NMF throughout the years. NMF also highlighted local artists in the “Artisan Village” section of the festival grounds. Although the heat was intense, festival attendees could be seen setting up their camp chairs in the shady areas. The entire vibe of the festival was chill and family-friendly, with all kids under age 12 gaining free admission to the festival.

The festival line-up featured a wide range of talented musical artists. The weekend was filled with incredible performances, some of which included: Charley Crockett, Waxahatchee, Taj Mahal, MJ Lenderman, The Black Lips, The Bug Club, Being Dead, Esther Rose, Dehd, and Low Cut Connie.

If you are looking for a festival featuring a wide range of eclectic artists in the literal woods, I highly recommend checking out Nelsonville Music Festival. Not only does this festival have an incredible purpose and commitment to the community; but the stunning backdrop, friendly festival attendees, and impressive lineup will surely win your heart. I am thrilled to share with you a selection of photos from my incredible weekend in the woods.

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Friday the 13th with Jet

Australian rock band Jet performed at the House of Blues in Cleveland Ohio on Friday the 13th alongside Band of Skulls. Jet delivered an outstanding high-energy performance, playing crowd favorites such as “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” and “Cold Hard Bitch.” This performance was one of the last in North America on this run. Check out photos from the show below. 

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Neon Trees in Cleveland, OH on Sink Your Teeth Tour

Neon Trees played at The House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio, on 4/29 alongside openers The Tisburys. This show was one of the last on the Sink Your Teeth Tour which promotes the most recent Neon Trees album of the same name. Check out photos from the outstanding show below!

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OK GO at The Agora in Cleveland, Ohio

OK GO stopped by the Agora in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday 4/29 as part of the first leg of their Adjacent Possible Tour. Lead singer Damian Kulash fielded questions from the audience throughout their set and even invited a fan onstage to showcase their whistling skills. Confetti rained down on the crowd during several songs.

One highlight of the show was when the band joined together for an a capella version of “Shooting the Moon” while playing the handbells- yes, the handbells. OK GO’s positive and fun stage presence completely aligns with their impressive and creative music video performances. I highly recommend this concert experience for anyone and everyone. Check out photos from the show below.

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Sammy Rae & The Friends at The Agora in Cleveland

Sammy Rae & The Friends performed in Cleveland Ohio this past Sunday night on their Something For Everybody tour alongside opener Zinadelphia. Sammy Rae & The Friends is composed of seven incredibly talented musicians who seamlessly jump between a wide range of instruments. Their performance was an excellent blend of positive, heartfelt, high-energy fun. Check out photos from the set below.