James Bay Brings “Electric Light” Tour to NYC with Opener Noah Kahan (PHOTOS)
James Bay brought his “Electric Light” tour to New York City’s Beacon Theatre on March 13 for a sold out two night run with opener Noah Kahan.
Ice Cube Delivers the Rap Goods in Austin (PHOTOS)
On Sunday, March 17th Ice Cube brought his string of rap hits to ACL Live in Austin, Texas for a politically-charged show.
Tank and the Bangas Keep It Lively In Asheville, NC (PHOTOS)
Eclectic New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas brought their explosive live show to the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina on Thursday, March 14th.
SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘The Garden Left Behind’ Tackles Poignant Transgender Issues
[rating=8.00] For all the talk in certain circles about the prevalence of transgender issues in popular culture, the truth is that cinematic depictions of transgender identity aren’t exactly common. There are outliers, sure, but even the films that get attention are mired in controversy for their casting of cisgender actors and actresses to portray transgender […]
42 Years Ago Today – Iggy Pop Releases Debut Solo LP ‘The Idiot’ (Watch “Funtime” Live With Bowie)
Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar Dies at 81
Referred to as the “King of the Surf Guitar,” Dick Dale died on Saturday, March 16th at age 81. Dale was touring through the end in order to save his life. “I can’t stop touring because I will die. Physically and literally, I will die,” he told the Pittsburgh City Paper in 2015. “Sure, I’d love to […]
Jorma Kaukonen Gives Distinctive Solo Show at Santa Cruz’s Rio Theatre (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
A good crowd had gathered at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on the 7th of March and were waiting to get into the room and find their seats. They were largely a crowd of advanced aged, old hippies who had known the glory days of the Airplane when that band was playing the Fillmore […]
Foreigner Live at the Rainbow ’78 Captures Classic Band Within Classic Era (DVD REVIEW)
They were six weeks away from releasing their sophomore album when Foreigner, still riding a huge wave from the 1977 release of their eponymous debut album, played the Rainbow Theatre in London on April 27, 1978. Barely two years old, Foreigner had that youthful, energetic passion that helps blaze a trail to success. They had […]
Legendary Christmas Blockbusters Still Trending
Legendary Christmas Blockbusters Still Trending this Festive Season Nothing gets you into the Christmas spirit like a good Christmas flick. It may seem corny telling all your friends you stayed in on Friday night to watch a Christmas blockbuster, but when you are cuddled on the couch with your loved ones, the fireplace going and […]
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Los Coast, Dirty Fences and More Rock Out on SXSW Day 5 (FESTIVAL RECAP/PHOTOS)
Day 5 of SXSW music was one final hurrah in this marathon of a music festival and there was no shortage of acts to catch. From veteran punk rockers to modern rock and roll and local Austin bands, Glide’s Neil Ferguson, Greg Ackerman, and Tim O’Neill bopped around to catch a solid mix of music. […]