Posts by Marc Lacatell

As expected, the anticipation at Leader Bank Pavilion was palpable as Jane’s Addiction, the iconic alt-rock band, took the stage with their original lineup for their long-awaited reunion tour in Boston on Friday the 13th. A roar erupted from the crowd as Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins, each clad in signature styles, stepped onto the stage. Ever the fashion icon, […]

Annie Clark, the enigmatic artist known as St. Vincent, returned to Boston’s MGM Music Hall on Thursday, September 5, to showcase her latest album, All Born Screaming. The show, a tour de force of musical artistry and theatrical performance, would naturally leave the audience spellbound. From the moment Clark dramatically emerged on stage, silhouetted within a towering arch, it was clear that this was no […]

Cheap Trick’s performance on August 3rd at Boston’s MGM Music Hall was an execution of a masterclass in timeless rock and roll production. The band, comprised of the legendary Robin Zander (vox/guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Peterson (bass), and Daxx Nielsen (drums), took the stage at 8:00 sharp and ignited the crowd with their signature opener, “Hello There.” From the outset, it […]

Metallica kicked off the 2024 U.S. portion of their ambitious M72 World Tour in grand fashion with a ferocious launch at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA on Friday night, August 2nd. The band transformed the stadium into a hellish dreamscape with eight towering LED video screen cylinders piercing the sky. As if rising from the […]

The Pretenders’ performance at Boston’s MGM Music Hall on July 19th was a masterclass in rock and roll endurance. The band, led by the iconic Chrissie Hynde, delivered a relentless two-hour-plus set that spanned their entire career, proving that their music remains as potent and relevant as ever. From the opening salvo of “Losing My Sense of […]

Even a torrential downpour couldn’t dampen the spirits of Roger Daltrey’s fans during the June 20th concert at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts. The legendary frontman took the stage with a fire that defied the ominous weather. Belting out a set list chock full of classic Who hits, solo selections, and covers from his contemporaries that […]

Don’t call Gary Clark Jr. a bluesman. His style is much more eclectic. Rock, R&B, Soul, it’s all there. His latest release, ‘JPEG RAW’, and his latest concert in Boston at the MGM Music Hall on June 7th proved it. Sure, he can shred with the best of them, delivering gut-wrenching solos that leave you […]

The last day of the Boston Calling Music Festival was widely agreed upon to have had the best lineup. The Killers and Hozier both returned as festival veterans. Megan Thee Stallion made her first visit, and all three music giants made quite the impression – as expected. The weather was perfect throughout the day, as […]

Day two of Boston Calling is in the books, and it did not disappoint as it seems as though each dayand its lineup gets better and better. Mother Nature also took pity on the festival asSaturday’s weather briefly offered up a hot morning without a cloud in the sky, which quicklyturned into an afternoon with […]

The Boston Calling Music Festival kicked off Memorial Day weekend on Friday with a bang. Headliner Ed Sheeran delivered a crowd-pleasing set filled with his signature pop anthems that included “The A Team,” “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You,” and “Thinking Out Loud.” Sheeran, who stepped out to his mark in one of his signature […]

In support of the band’s new album, ‘FU##IN’ UP’, which features performances of songs from the 1990 album Ragged Glory and live recordings from Toronto’s Rivoli, seemingly during an alleged secret show last November – Neil Young & Crazy Horse, brought their signature brand of raw, primal energy to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on May 17th. The crowd, a […]

On Monday, May 6, blues icon and living legend Buddy Guy continued to defy Father Time, delivering a scorching performance at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre. As a spry 87-year-old, Guy’s fingers still danced across the fretboard with the agility of a man decades younger. The energy in the sold-out venue was palpable from the moment the […]

The legendary Judas Priest brought their ‘Invincible Shield Tour’ to Boston this past Thursday, April 25th, to the MGM Music Hall behind the legendary Fenway Park. Celebrating their new record, Invincible Shield and fifty-plus years since their humble beginnings in the industrial Birmingham, UK. Rob Halford (vocals), Scott Travis (drums), Ian Hill (bass), Andy Sneap […]

Celebrating a birthday over more than one day is always special. But, it’s even more special when you can tour across the U.S. with friends playing music from your prolific and eclectic career. Well, birthday boy Maynard James Kennan has put together an elaborate tour dubbed, Sessanta. Sessanta (meaning sixty) brings collaborative performances with shared […]

Porno for Pyros, the alt-rock supergroup featuring Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, descended upon the House of Blues in Boston on Tuesday, March 5th, for a stop on their “Horns, Thorns and Halos” farewell tour. The energy was electric as fans, many sporting a mix of Pyros and Jane’s Addiction t-shirts, eagerly awaited the arrival of […]

It’s been a long time coming, roughly eight years or so since the electrifying rock and roll duo commanded any stage in Boston. This past Friday night on February 23rd at Royale, The Kills finally returned in support of their new album ‘God Games’ and delivered a frenetic and mesmerizing performance full of genuine rock […]

Australia’s Amyl and the Sniffers brought another raucous and high-energy performance to Roadrunner in Boston this past Saturday, November 4th.. Their tight, one-hour set brought the audience to a state of euphoria almost immediately. Known for their wild antics and blistering live shows, the band did not disappoint. From the moment they stepped on stage, […]

On a cool, windy night in Boston, complete with torrential rain to boot, fans of the incomparable Lucinda Williams took shelter in the legendary Orpheum Theater on October 21st for a trip down memory lane with the legendary singer and songwriter. Her backing band Buick 6 (inspired by a Bob Dylan song, “From a Buick […]

The Darkness brought a wave of electrifying glam-rock nostalgia to Boston’s Big Night Live on October 17th, as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Permission to Land.’ The anticipation in the air was palpable, and fans were certainly in for a treat. The evening kicked off with a full performance of the […]

Tedeschi Trucks Band hosted the first of their “Garden Parties” at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, September 27. The second, of which, will be at Madison Square Garden on Friday the 29th. The shows also coincide with the 25th anniversary and reissue of Susan Tedeschi’s first record, ‘Just Won’t Burn’. Wednesday’s show was a […]