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
Blu-Ray Review: “Yes LIVE at The Apollo”
In 2018 the classic ProgRock band YES celebrated their 50th anniversary with a LIVE performance at the world famous Apollo Theatre. Founding member and original vocalist Jon Anderson plus former … 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
CD/DVD Review: The Rolling Stones “No Security San Jose ’99”
The Rolling Stones: No Security The Rolling Stones are back with another title in their long running “From The Vault” series. This time out the band has released a stellar … 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
Bunbury Music Festival 2018 Review
If you’re a proper music festival goer and you haven’t attended Bunbury yet, you need to mark your 2019 calendar now. Arguably the most underrated festival in America, it has … Read More
Music News: Updates to INKcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival
INKcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival For those of you who have been following along, the INKcarceration festival is getting closer and closer. You’ve got six weeks, until July 13-15, to … Read More
Soho Music Festival 2018
Soho Music Festival 2018 Think Carnaby Street, you think the swinging 60s and rock and roll. But, how does a hip hop battle sound? You can wear your go-go boots … Read More
Tour Review: @Todrick Hall – The Forbidden Tour in Los Angeles
Todrick Hall in LA This past weekend superstar talent Todrick Hall brought his unique and riveting Forbidden Tour to The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles to close out the American … Read More
Review: They Might Be Giants in Covington, KY
I essentially grew up with Doctor Worm as my pediatrician — by that I mean, my parents were obsessed with They Might Be Giants, so my childhood was full of … Read More
Quick Six Interview: Beth Hart
Quick Six Interview and a review of Beth Hart at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, UK Food poisoning is no match for the power of the Blues, and last night Beth … Read More
Live Music: Metalocalypstick Lineup Released
I know there are some serious metal fans of mine here, and for those of you who are interested in learning about more lady-fronted metal, punk, and rock, Metalocalypstick is … Read More