Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Go “Rockin’ Around” in Boston (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Forty years ago, New York City fell victim to a 25 hour black out, Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States, India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi resigned and the Apple II computers went on sale to the public. There were many other monumental moments during this time in our national and international history, […]
You Got This Rob Derhak! moe. & Fans Bring Out the Good Energy to NYC Prior To Hiatus (PHOTOS)
As moe. is about to take a bit of an indefinite hiatus, following last week’s news that bassist/vocalist Rob Derhak will put on the good fight to defeat cancer, the played played a spirited show on July 21st at the PlayStation Theatre in NYC. In an statement signed by all five members of moe., the […]
MGMT, Cage the Elephant, Weezer, Neon Indian and More Hit Float Fest 2017 (PHOTOS)
Taking place July 22-23 in San Marcos, TX, this year’s Float Fest brought in huge lineup with Weezer, MGMT, Cage the Elephant, Zedd, Passion Pit, Mac Miller and many more acts. Photos by Maggie Boyd.
Phish Go Coconuts To Kick Off Baker’s Dozen Madison Square Garden Run (PHOTOS)
Phish kicked off the first of their 13 “Baker’s Dozen” shows at Madison Square Garden on 7/21/17. In honor of that evening’s coconut flavored donut handout, Phish dropped a few coconut themed tunes including first time bust outs from Junior Senior and Harry Nillson. Photos by Paul Citone
Cheap Trick Rocks Like Its The 70’s On Night of the 7’s in Boston (7/17/17) (PHOTOS)
In celebration of their second studio album in two years We’re All Alright!, Cheap Trick is on the road once again rocking their hits to their loyal fans. At the Blue Hills Bank Pavillion on July 17th, Robin Zander proved that age is only in the mind, as he belted out the band’s classic anthems […]
SONG PREMIERE: Fairbanks & the Lonesome’s “Revelation” Makes For Serene Alt-Country Balladry
Erik Flores and Amelia Rose Logan’s songs as Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light are like modern dime westerns—gritty exegeses that float elegantly on pedal steel as driven, electric, rocking country. Sometimes the detached hero and the despicable outlaw in their songs are one and the same. Looking back, principal songwriter Flores realized many of the songs on their new LP, Nothing To Escape (out 8/25), are about his old drinking habits. “I […]
Ween Greets Red Rocks With A Bang, Debuts Led Zeppelin Cover (PHOTOS)
Ween made their return to Colorado with a gig at Red Rocks on July 12th, which provided the usual musical bag of tricks and then some. Photos by Todd Radunsky.
Poptone Delivers Retrospective Sounds to Minneapolis’ First Avenue (PHOTOS)
Poptone is a retrospective project, featuring Daniel Ash (vocals, guitar), Kevin Haskins (drums), and Diva Dompé (bass, backing vocals), revisiting the music of Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets. The band brought their diverse display to First Avenue in Minneapolis on 7.8.17. Photos by Billy Briggs
Santana Makes Sweet Tones & Rhythms at Red Rocks (PHOTOS)
If there ever was an artist suited for the natural backdrop and surroundings of Red Rocks, it has to be Carlos Santana who performed there with his band on 7/10/17. Photos by Todd Radunsky […]
SONG PREMIERE: Thorp Jenson Offers Ruggedly Poignant “Oklahoma” From Debut LP ‘Odessa’
Richmond, Va.-based guitarist Thorp Jenson creates the kind of music that makes you want to spend all night in a Southern dive bar and wake up the next morning just to drive across the country—and his songs are at home in either scenario. Jenson’s self-produced debut, Odessa, encapsulates the free-spirited heartland-rock ethos of Tom Petty with […]