In March 2018, Nightwish will begin their 9-month-long ‘DECADES: WORLD TOUR 2018’ starting with 34 shows in North America. The band will have a very special setlist for the tour, … Read More
Album Review: Jeff Simmermon tells funny stories on “And I Am Not Lying”
Fans of storytelling podcasts like The Moth are likely to enjoy the debut comedy album from Jeff Simmermon, And I Am Not Lying. A Moth alum, Simmermon specializes in long, humorous … 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
Breaking News: Gregg Allman Dead at 69
Southern rock legend Gregg Allman has died at age 69. There was a lot of drama packed into this life: a murdered father, an idolized brother and bandmate dead at … 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
The Juliana Theory 20th Anniversary Tour
1997 gave us the most important song of all time – “Candle in the Wind 1997”. Sadly to some, dare I say middle-aged housewives in the UK, that is a … Read More
Movie Review: “Chasing Trane” praises a humble music icon
The new documentary Chasing Trane focuses on the life and work of jazz saxophone visionary John Coltrane. Coltrane is an icon whose name is known by plenty of people who … Read More
Queen + Adam Lambert – 2017 Tour Dates
The only thing better than Queen announcing North American Tour Dates is that tour getting extended throughout UK and Europe. Just weeks after announcing a 26-date summer tour of North … 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
Music Video: Xiu Xiu – Get Up
Check out the video for “Get Up” the latest single of Xiu Xiu’s forthcoming album Forget. The video is directed by the immensely talented Marty Marquez who previously directed the band’s video … Read More
DVD Review: Jim Jarmusch’s doc about The Stooges, “Gimme Danger”
The new documentary, Gimme Danger, is a brisk and entertaining look at the history of the seminal Detroit rock band, The Stooges, who are often credited with laying the sonic groundwork … 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
Bowie by Duffy – Remembering David Bowie
We are about at the one year anniversary of the death of David Bowie. As usual he was a trendsetter and vanguard when it came to much, even starting 2016’s awful … Read More