Posts by Andy J. Gordon

After more than fifty years of performing, Steve Miller certainly knows what his audience wants. Fortunately, he is still able to perform at a high level of expertise and provide what the crowds expect, as he did at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, CA on September 21, 2023.  Miller is about to turn 80 (on […]

A full house of nearly 6,000 people came to see Van Morrison at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 17, 2023. It is safe to assume that most came to hear and sing along to his classic rock radio hits. However, many were surprised, perhaps disappointed, but ultimately rewarded once they discovered […]

On a pleasant evening in Hollywood, legendary guitarist Buddy Guy delivered a stunning performance as he said farewell to one of the world’s most beautiful music venues. Guy, 87, is in the midst of his final tour after many years on the road. For anyone in the Los Angeles area on September 6, 2023 who […]

When Neil Young announced his 2023 solo “Coastal” tour, he specifically told people he’d be doing lesser-known songs. This includes ones Young has not played live over his six-decade career but has wanted to. Unlike the full electric shows with Crazy Horse and Promise Of The Real, where he fills the sets with more familiar […]

The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival was a two-day celebration of multiple music styles that diverge wildly from traditional jazz. The famous Los Angeles venue hosted stars from the worlds of jazz, soul, funk, fusion, and hip-hop. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrated 43 years of the festival over Father’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June […]

It’s no secret that legacy and classic rock acts are a big draw for deep-pocketed Baby Boomers. So, when a true legend like Ringo Starr, with the ultimate pedigree (The Beatles after all), comes to town, devoted followers will pay steep prices to see him perform. Add a lineup of all-stars from the classic rock […]

The extravagant music and culinary festival known as BottleRock Napa Valley took place over Memorial Day weekend 2023. Known for major rock, pop, reggae, country, soul, bluegrass, and hip-hop acts, the sold-out event featured Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lizzo, The Smashing Pumpkins, Duran Duran, Leon Bridges, and Los Lobos. The tenth-annual festival, in a luxurious […]

Gov’t Mule seems to put on a memorable, guest-filled show every year at one of New Orleans’ venerable live music venues during the Jazz & Heritage festival. This year, the band’s special May 5, 2023 performance took place at the Orpheum Theater, just off Canal Street, near the Mississippi River. Warren Haynes led the quartet […]

A sold-out Venice West crowd was hoping for a party on St. Patrick’s Day and Animal Liberation Orchestra was happy to oblige.

The Allman Family Revival Tour now in its sixth iteration, led by Devon Allman, rocked The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on December 16, 2022. 

Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp are on tour promoting the newly released songs as well as Beck’s deep catalog of music and that U.S. jaunt visited Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre on November 6, 2022.

Marcus King has incredible skills as a guitarist, but overcoming personal demons and finding true love has not only strengthened him but improved his songwriting and vocal abilities. He brought all of his tools to a sold-out Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on October 7, 2022. The now well-established band leader blew away the raucous […]

The chill, beachfront live music weekend event known as Ohana Festival returned to the shores of Dana Point, CA from September 30 to October 2, 2022. Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder curated and headlined the festival. His musician friends and artists that he admires filled out the lineup, with a mix of new bands […]

It was an extremely entertaining and thought-provoking night of intense music, political commentary, and theatrical drama as Roger Waters brought his long-delayed “This Is Not a Drill” tour to Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on September 28, 2022. The outspoken musical genius delivered a masterful performance with the support of a fantastic band of […]

Tedeschi Trucks Band has brought back their sprawling Wheels of Soul road show after taking a timeout during the pandemic. Their tour stop at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on August 19, 2022, included impressive opening sets by keyboardist Gabe Dixon (also a member of TTB) and longtime friends of the band, Los Lobos. […]

The first of five California stops along the Trombone Shorty Voodoo Threauxdown tour took place at the historic Hollywood Bowl on August 10, 2022. A gloriously beautiful, warm-summer night and a cross section of supremely talented New Orleans musicians drew a large crowd of Los Angeles music lovers to the Bowl. The bands that were […]

One of the most commercially successful bands in the history of modern popular alt-rock returned to their SoCal hometown for a blowout show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 31, 2022. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are in the midst of a worldwide tour and the sellout crowd of 70,000 enjoyed three different […]

A show that started out as an intimate guitar duet between talented blues rockers ended up as delightful friends and family affair in Venice, California. Duane Betts and Johnny Stachela have been playing together for some time and their gig on July 21, 2022 at The Venice West solidified their successful collaboration. Fans in the […]

The Playboy branding is gone but the “Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival” is rebranded, triumphantly returning with a new name after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. The stellar two-day celebration marked its 42nd year of revelry over June 25-26, driven by top artists in jazz and more and hosted by an admittedly baked Arsenio […]

Dead & Company successfully kicked off their Summer Tour 2022 on Saturday, June 11 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The six-piece band – Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti, and Oteil Burbridge, returned to the City of Angels after wrapping up their 2021 tour at the Hollywood Bowl last Halloween. […]