Bob Weir and Wolf Bros, Willie Nelson, String Cheese Incident, Los Lobos Lead Outlaw Festival Into Boston Area’s Xfinity Center (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Outlaw Music Festival, established in 2016, is “on the road again”, with an eclectic and talented lineup. Led by Willie Nelson, his family, and friends, the tour stopped in Mansfield, Massachusetts just outside of Boston this past Saturday, September 16th. Bob Weir and Wolf Bros., The String Cheese Incident, Los Lobos, and newcomer Waylon […]
Billy Idol Remains Vital Rock Icon With Invigorating Boston Performance (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Billy Idol and his band brought the house down at Boston’s MGM Music Hall on September 9th, delivering a high-energy performance that left fans electrified. With a legendary band lineup featuring Steve Stevens (lead guitar), Stephen McGrath (bass), Billy Morrison (guitar), Erik Eldenius (drums), and Paul Trudeau (keyboards), the stage was set for an unforgettable […]
Sting Proves Ageless Amongst Classic Hits At Boston’s MGM Music Hall (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
On the evening of September 7, 2023, the iconic Sting graced the stage of the MGM Music Hall in Boston, leaving a trail of unforgettable memories in his wake. The audience was treated to a masterclass in musicality as he and his band flawlessly delivered a setlist that spanned decades of Sting’s illustrious tenure with […]
Gov’t Mule Trots Out Pink Floyd’s Most Distinguished Album At Boston’s Dark Side Of The Mule Tour Stop (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
On Friday, August 18, guests at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts, witnessed a remarkable and unforgettable concert by Gov’t Mule on their Dark Side of the Mule Tour. The concert had a dual purpose, not only to perform music by Pink Floyd but also to treat the band’s fans to some of their […]
Scott Holiday of Rival Sons Talks The Escapism Of New Album ‘Darkfighter’ (INTERVIEW)
Rival Sons, a genuine rock and roll outfit hailing from Long Beach, California, is on tour supporting their latest effort Darkfighter, the first of a two-part installment that will be followed up by ‘Lightbringer’ later this year. Before the band delivered a barnburner performance recently in Worcester, Massachusetts, guitarist and songwriter Scott Holiday took time […]
Boston Calling Music Festival 2023 Wrap-Up: Genesis Owusu, The Walkmen, Teddy Swims & More
By all accounts, this year’s festival was a complete success. It should not come as a surprise, though. It was the festival’s tenth go-around and the team behind the curtain proved once again that they know how to keep the ship sailing smooth and straight. The weather also cooperated and made for consistently pleasant temperatures, […]
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizards, Queens of The Stone Age & The Walkmen Rock Boston Calling Day 3 (PHOTOS)
On the hottest day of the weekend, the final day of the Boston Calling music festival delivered a knockout punch in the final round with a diverse lineup that included pop, rock, rap, country, rap and folk – a little something for everyone to enjoy. As always, the festival strives and succeeds to bring an […]
Alanis Morissette, The Flaming Lips, Fletcher Lead Boston Calling Day 2 Highlights (PHOTOS)
As the temperature started to increase in Boston, so did the energy of both the guests and artists at Boston Calling on Saturday. Fans were lined up well before gates opened at 1:00 PM. Judging by the t-shirts of those in line, many were there to see The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, and the Flaming Lips. […]
The National, Teddy Swims, Celisse & More Highlight Boston Calling Day 1 (PHOTOS)
Celebrating its tenth year, Boston Calling has yet again continued its tradition of bringing an array of national and local musicians to the attention of New England’s music festival fanatics. Kicking off the Memorial Day weekend in fashion, attendees were blessed with sensational weather, food and most importantly – music performances. Together, the four stages […]
Larkin Poe Fill Boston’s Royale With Big Harmonies, Glorious Riffs & Plenty Of Rock Fervor (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Larkin Poe, fronted by Georgia-born, roots-rock sisters Megan and Rebecca Lovell, stormed through Boston on Sunday, March 12 to perform at Royale with a blistering set of rock and roll stunners
Anthrax, Black Label Society & Exodus Thrash Up Boston’s House of Blues (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Anthrax with special guests Black Label Society and Exodus, continue to crisscross the US to bring metal to the masses one city at a time.
Steve Vai Brings ‘Inviolate’ Tour & Hydra Triple Neck Guitar To Boston’s Wilbur Theater (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Guitar icon Steve Vai returned to Boston’s Wilbur Theater on November 3 with his Inviolate Tour, supporting his most recent album by the same name. The virtuoso guitarist, composer, and producer who has impressed listeners and audiences for over forty years with his incomparable fretwork and musical genius, while recording and performing with the likes […]
Leather, Fist Pumping & Metal Anthems Dominate Judas Priest’s Visit To Boston’s MGM Music Hall (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The legendary Judas Priest brought their ‘50 Years of Heavy Metal Tour’ to Boston this past Sunday, October 16th to the brand-spankin’ new MGM Music Hall behind Fenway Park. For this tour, it was not only a celebration of fifty years since their humble beginnings in Birmingham, UK but also the 40th anniversary of their […]
Amyl and the Sniffers Blast Boston’s Big Night Live With A Raucous Punk Fury (PHOTOS)
Australia’s powder keg-punk sensation, Amyl and the Sniffers took over Boston’s Big Night Live’s stage this past Sunday night (9/25) with their raucous, hyper-snot angry showcase of raw, in-your-face angst-fueled bombast. Led by Amy Taylor (vocals), the band tore through most of their catalog and more, like a machine gun with endless rounds. The blistering […]
Larkin Poe, Billy Strings, Brittney Spencer, Avett Brothers, Willie Nelson Lead Mansfield’s (MA) Outlaw Music Festival (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Outlaw Music Festival, established in 2016, once again hit the road with an all-star lineup. Led by Willie Nelson, his family, and friends, the tour stopped in Mansfield, Massachusetts just outside of Boston this past Friday, September 16th. The Avett Brothers, Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Brittney Spencer, and Nelson’s son’s Particle Kid rounded out […]
Starcrawler Keeps One Riff In Glam And Another Fist In Metal On ‘She Said’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Los Angeles’ Starcrawler, featuring Arrow De Wilde (vocals), Henri Cash (guitar), Bill Cash (guitar), Tim Franco (bass), and Seth Carolina (drums), have taken the “Rock is dead” pessimists to task ever since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2018. ‘Devour You’ followed just a year later and now the young quintet has creatively and seamlessly […]
Aerosmith & Extreme Land Down at Fenway Park For Long-Awaited Sold Out Performance (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Just several blocks away from 1325 Commonwealth Avenue, the Bad Boys from Boston, Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) Brad Whitford (guitar), and John Douglas who replaced an ill Joey Kramer on drums – finally got the green light to bring the band’s Boston’s 50th-anniversary show to Fenway Park. The anniversary shows […]
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett, Classless Act Rock Fenway Park Old School Style (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The COVID-19 Pandemic-delayed Stadium Tour featuring ‘80s heavy-weights, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett kicked off the second leg of the massive tour at Fenway Park in Boston on August 5th. The bill also featured a hot, new band, Classless Act as the token opener. After finally getting the green light to set […]
The Black Keys Prove Have Blues, Will Travel At Mansfield’s Xfinity Center (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
One would be shocked if there was a complaint to be heard about this past Friday (July 29th) at the Xfinity Center (formerly known as and still called Great Woods among the die-hards) in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The weather was picture perfect, like a dream with a pink sky at sunset and tropical summer temperatures. And […]
Joe Perry Project Feat. Gary Cherone Lets The Music Do The Talking at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavillion (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Joe Perry Project recently surprised the rock and roll world by announcing a fistful of dates with two in Brazil and three on the east coast. Glide caught up with Joe Perry’s most recent configuration of the band at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavillion on July 22. The band featured Buck Johnson on keyboards (Aerosmith, Doobie Brothers, Hollywood […]