Posts by Andy J. Gordon

Keyboardist, vocalist, and bandleader Cory Henry won a Grammy in 2025 for his Church album, which contains a collection of songs inspired by his church upbringing and experiences in Brooklyn, NY. He has created a monthly concert series based on that musical inspiration. The series takes place on the last Sunday of each month at […]

It has been almost a year since the Eaton fire on January 7, 2025, caused severe damage in Altadena, CA. Homes and businesses were destroyed, ruining an idyllic way of life for inhabitants of the Los Angeles County community. On the anniversary of the tragedy, A Concert For Altadena will raise funds for Altadena Builds […]

Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of Pearl Jam, is the heart and soul of the Ohana Festival. The 2025 edition wrapped up a glorious three days of live music in Dana Point, CA on September 26th-28th. Vedder played with his side project, The Earthlings, introduced several of the artists over the weekend, and sat in […]

It was an amazing night for classic rock lovers at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The beautiful, historic venue hosted two bands on September 17th, 2025, that expertly delivered hardcore rock & roll. Joe Perry Project opened the show with surprise guests Slash and Steven Tyler. The Who headlined and put on a career-spanning, […]

Louisiana Blues guitarist Tab Benoit has been on tour around the United States in support of I Hear Thunder, his first new release in 13 years. He brought his trio to Saint Rocke, a small club in Hermosa Beach, California, on September 1, 2025, to play some of the new material and his older songs. An enthusiastic […]

Tedeschi Trucks Band is marching through North America on their expansive Live in 25 tour. The August stops are co-headlined by Whiskey Myers, and the two bands played at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on August 13, 2025. Doyle Bramhall II, a longtime collaborator and friend of TTB, sat in near the end of their show. […]

BottleRock Napa, the prestigious music festival in the idyllic wine region, was a resounding success, featuring established stars, emerging talent, and the usual array of indulgences. The three-day event celebrated its 12th year from May 23 to 25, coinciding with Memorial Day weekend. The festival sold out, drawing approximately 40,000 fans each day. Popular artists, […]

The classic rock fans of Southern California have recently been blessed with shows by aging but still “got it” guitar-god frontmen. First, Eric Clapton came to town on October 12, barely a year after his probable last-ever Crossroads Festival hit Los Angeles in September 2023. Now iconic axe wielder David Gilmour is blasting his way […]

Fans flocked to a new, one-day festival called Fool in Love, held in the parking lots adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The August 31, 2024, event was loaded with legendary performers, including Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Santana, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, and many more. The ambitious lineup drew thousands […]

Louisiana Bayou Blues guitarist Tab Benoit released his highly anticipated new album I Hear Thunder on August 30, 2024. It was the first new material he had put out in 13 years, and to celebrate the release, Anders Osborne, who co-wrote and played on the new album, is joining Tab onstage for the I Hear Thunder national tour. They […]

In today’s live music scene, very few legacy acts, often referred to as classic rockers or “Dad” rock, can fill stadiums by themselves. Perhaps that’s why Def Leppard, Journey, and Steve Miller Band joined forces to do a massive show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on August 25th. This “Summer Stadium Tour” has been […]

It had been five years since Austin, TX-based Gary Clark Jr. released new music, but this March, he released an album of new songs called JPEG Raw. He developed the new material while quarantining alone in the studio and described the album as a showcase of his “ever-expanding creative palate.” The tracks for the new album […]

Renowned Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist Slash recently put together his passion project to celebrate the spirit of the Blues. He released an album of classic blues remakes called Orgy of the Damned on May 17th. His S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival tour stopped at The Greek Theatre on July 13, 2024, with some of his all-star blues […]

The Doobie Brothers are on the road for their 2024 Tour, which is hitting 38 U.S. cities. On June 23, the band was joined by Grammy Award-winning blues artist Robert Cray at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. The core members of the Doobies, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee, led the […]

Tedeschi Trucks Band is in the middle of a summer through fall tour called Deuces Wild. They made a stop at the scenic, outdoor Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9, 2024, and put on an impressive show with multiple guests, thoughtfully selected songs, and a variety of fascinating covers. In addition to the […]

BottleRock Napa Valley, the popular music festival in the most famous American wine region, hit on all cylinders with big-name stars, young upcoming talent, and the usual array of extravagance. The three-day event, in its 11th year, ran from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, the 26th, over Memorial Day weekend and drew a sold-out crowd […]

The dedicated Los Angeles famoe.ly got their long-awaited show, the band’s first since 2020 in the City of Angels. The Friday night gig on January 19th was also the first time the band played at Teragram Ballroom. They made the best of it, opening with “West L.A. Fadeaway,” a nod to the Grateful Dead’s California […]

The Regent Theater in downtown Los Angeles played host to an inaugural indie blues and retro soul music event called Smokestack Lightnin’ on November 18, 2024. Taking its name from the Howlin’ Wolf classic, the night of old-school roots music with modern flair had a festival atmosphere in a club setting. There was craft beer, […]

Progressive rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers YES are on their “Classic Tales of Yes Tour” that kicked off in September and runs through November. The Steve Howe-led quintet made a highly anticipated stop at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on October 30. Howe said he was thrilled to be back […]

Music festivals usually require tough decisions. How to pick from an array of acts on multiple stages so that you see the artists you love and skip the ones that are not of interest. Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival eliminated that dilemma. There was only one stage, every performer was a must-see act and the artists […]