It’s rare that an artist can make a small venue sound like a giant arena while still retaining that intimate feel. It’s even rarer when that artist is doing it … Read More
Concert Review: Patti Smith- The Met in Philadelphia 4/29/19
For a little over four decades, Patti Smith has been one of the most influential figures in punk rock music. Along with being a prolific singer/songwriter, Smith is also a … Read More
Concert Review: The Zutons, Manchester
The Zutons Live in Manchester The Zutons? You know them from that song, it was huge… ummm. “Valerie”! That’s the one. Except The Zutons had a song that ultimately was … Read More
Concert Review: The Zutons, Manchester
The Zutons The Zutons? You know that band, you know them from that song… ummm, “Valerie”! That’s the one! Sad or bad for them, The Zutons had a song that … Read More
Concert Review: Greyson Chance Live in Los Angeles #PortraitsTour
You might remember Greyson Chance as the kid who covered a Lady Gaga song and got a record deal from Ellen. That is true. But, that is not who Greyson … Read More
Review: Mayday Parade in Cincinnati, Ohio
Mayday Parade If you know me at all, you know how proud I am of being an ex-emo. Well, I guess “ex” is a strong term. After all, I did … Read More
Concert Review: Ella Mai at Shepherd’s Bush
Ella Mai Ella Mai might be Grammy-nominated and has been the musical act on SNL, but she is still so down to earth here in the UK that she brought … Read More
Concert Review: Dire Peril in Colorado Springs
Dire Peril Recently, PCB was lucky enough to attend a live show by a great band by the name of Dire Peril. They released their latest album The Extraterrestrial Compendium … Read More
Concert Review: Julian Velard, London
Julian Velard, The Islington, London Pianist, singer-songwriter and entertainer Julian Velard made a welcome return to The Islington on Sunday night, rounding off his latest European visit on what have … Read More
Concert Review: Dar Williams at City Winery
Review: Dar Williams, City Winery, Chicago Lots of shows, gigantic or intimate, can collapse or sail into your happy memories based on the venue. Taylor Swift sure did her best … Read More
Concert Review: Dave Matthews Band at the Hollywood Bowl
Dave Matthews Band September 10, 2018 Hollyood Bowl On Sept. 10th, Dave Matthews Band played to a sold-out audience at the Hollywood Bowl. It was the last performance of their … Read More
Review: Finals Vans Warped Tour in Cincinnati, OH
It’s the end of an era — in November, Vans Warped Tour announced that the summer of 2018 would be the last cross country run. It was 1995 when the … Read More
Review: Taking Back Sunday with Coheed & Cambria in Columbus, OH
Taking Back Sunday This July, I attended the rock show to end all rock shows. The Story So Far, Taking Back Sunday, and Coheed & Cambria took on Express Live! … Read More
Concert Review: Drake Bell, Cincinnati, Ohio
Drake Bell I didn’t grow up with Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, but my kids did, especially my youngest who discovered it after it ceased production. Of even more interest to … Read More