Show Reviews

Now and then, a rock band comes along that delivers such a dynamic and unrelenting live performance that even the skeptical must eventually succumb to its raw power. A band that puts on a live show where crowd surfing isn’t just a possibility, but a foregone conclusion. For many fans of hard-driving psychedelic garage rock, […]

Consider this for the first major show in the main theater – four of the world’s best electric bassists (Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, Derrick Hodge, and Don Was) engaged in three cutting sessions akin to what one might find from horn players on NYC’s 52nd street in the early fifties.

A snowstorm and frigid temperatures couldn’t keep Suki Waterhouse’s passionate fans away from her sold-out show at Detroit’s El Club on January 22nd.

The Dirty Grass Players brought their unique brand of progressive bluegrass to the Recher Theatre, in Towson, MD, on Friday (1/20) with an adventurous set teeming with a choice blend of the group’s jamgrass-infused originals and some surprising covers. 

Railroad Earth’s came to Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, January 15th for a sold-out show.

At City Winer, Chuck Prophet and the band ripped through 20 old and new songs, and it felt normal, and it felt exceptionally good.

On December 29th, Jerry Joseph welcomed Patterson Hood of the Drive-by Truckers to the stage in Portland, Oregon when he kicked off his New Year’s run.

Experiencing Harry and his band live on December 20th at the unrivaled Benaroya Hall in Seattle provided a stellar opportunity to realize the depth, breadth, and fundamental, quality of Connick’s performance, music, band, and stage presence. 

A year after Covid forced the cancelation of their NYC concerts in 2021, the East LA institution Los Lobos returned to town, kicking off their three-night engagement at the gorgeous City Winery on the Hudson River on Monday night December 19th.

Margo Cilker played a sold-out show at Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon on December 15th.

On December 14, Radiohead side project The Smile played a sold out show at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon.

In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on The White Water Tavern’s annual Holiday Hangout.

When you think of A Day to Remember concerts, crushing riffs, sweaty mosh pits, and furious headbanging come to mind

Among the more highly-anticipated stops on Strings’ European tour was his return to London this past Wednesday evening (12/7) at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, an ornate theater dating back to the 1930s located in an otherwise non-descript residential area slightly north of the city.

Jack White announced a “surprise” show at the 400 capacity Empty Bottle just a couple of days before the main event Wednesday night.

After three years away, the WFUV benefit concert Holiday Cheer returned to the Beacon Theatre on a warm and rain-soaked Tuesday night on December 6th to help support the publicly funded station.

The Inaugural ZONA Music Festival in Phoenix packed a punch from the likes of , Lucius, Beach House, Portugal. The Man and others.

On Monday, December, 5th, Charley Crockett brought his country music to Portland, Oregon for a sold out show at the Crystal Ballroom.

For the sold-out Friday night entry of 2022’s Hold Steady Massive Nights Brooklyn Bowl run on December 2nd, smiling faces, flowing libations, and confetti was everywhere.

Cloud Nothings stormed through The Independent in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 30th with a characteristically melodic and propulsive set. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of breakout record Attack on Memory, they played the album in full, along with choice singles from their decade-plus-long career.