The Struts Deliver Retro Glam Flavors at Philadelphia’s TLA (PHOTOS)
The Struts performed at the TLA in Philadelphia for a sold out show on Friday 12/16. Whether it’s opening for the likes of The Rolling Stones or Motley Crue, playing festivals or headlining their own shows, they have garnered fans of all ages along the way. The band’s high energy set was highlighted by the […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Drummer Matt North Steps Into the Spotlight With Rootsy Rocker “No Hard Feelings”
You may not recognize Matt North by name, but there is a pretty, pretty good chance you’ve seen his face. North has acted in numerous roles, one of the most notable starring in seven episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Jason Alexander’s William Morris agent. Besides his work in film and TV, North is also […]
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Tackle “The Catalog” at The Ogden and Boulder Theater (PHOTOS)
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead owned the Denver area on 12/15 and 12/16/16 as they triumphed at the Ogden Theatre and then a night later at the Boulder Theater. As can be told by the photos and setlists, The Grateful Dead catalog is in good hands when Russo, Scott Metzger, Tom Hamilton, Marco Benevento and Dave […]
Thievery Corporation Energizes Philadelphia’s Fillmore (PHOTOS)
Thievery Corporation stopped in at Philly’s Fillmore Saturday night 12/10/16. for a very special night in support of their 20th Anniversary Tour. They played a highly energetic diverse set and were backed, as usual, by many guest musicians and vocalists. For fans it was a night to celebrate the wonderful unique music they have put […]
Bob Weir, Alison Krauss, The Last Waltz Band Spark Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam (PHOTOS)
The 28th Annual Christmas Jam took place December 10th at the US Cellular Center in Asheville, NC. Presented by Warren Haynes, this year’s outing featuring his Last Waltz Band that Haynes will be touring with next year featuring Michael McDonald, Jamey Johnson, John Medeski, George Porter Jr., Terrence Higgins and Don Was. Other featured performers […]
Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders Rekindle Nostalgia & Hits in St. Paul (PHOTOS)
Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders brought their never get old rock to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on 12/6/16. Highlights include Nicks and Chrissie Hynde squaring off on “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” Photos by Billy Briggs. \
Lee Fields & The Expressions Bring Funky Soul Sounds To Portland (PHOTOS)
Soul singer Lee Fields and his talented band The Expressions made a stop in Portland, OR on Monday, December 5th at the Aladdin Theater. They were joined by Lady Wray and Holy Hive. Read our recent INTERVIEW with Lee Fields!
VIDEO PREMIERE: Adrian Glynn’s ‘Guardian’ Juxtaposes Beauty & Grotesque
This past year saw Vancouver-based artist Adrian Glynn quietly showing his dark side; portraying first a soldier in Leonardo DiCaprio’s nightmares for The Revenant and then a gruesome, villain in the series, Arrow. On his sophomore solo record release morelightthannolight, (released 10/14/16) Glynn finds a light in the dark and ultimately a voice all his own. For this first solo […]
Jesse Johnson and Friends (Prince’s The Time Guitarist) Hit First Avenue Hard (PHOTOS)
Prince protege Jesse Johnson (original guitarist in The Time) and Friends feat Sonny Thompson and Michael Bland vistied their hometown turf of First Avenue in Minneapolis on 12/2/16. Photos by Billy Briggss. Jesse Johnson Sonny Thompson Michael Bland
VIDEO PREMIERE: Travis Linville’s ‘Bar Room” Creates A Poignant Twang (INTERVIEW)
There’s something inexplicably authentic about Oklahoma’s Travis Linville, and it’s carried him from dive bars and classrooms to “The Tonight Show” and esteemed theaters and festivals across the globe. A gifted instrumentalist, Linville is known for his work as a sideman with Hayes Carll but moves to the front of the stage to release his new full […]