Show Reviews

Toronto was given quite the treat Monday night when rock n’ roll revivalist Rival Sons were in town for a summer show under the stars. Only the second show of this leg, the band has been on the road extensively since the release of their sixth album Feral Rootsback in …

Theres no better way to end your weekend in New York City during the summer then to be spending it on a rooftop along the waterfront taking in the view of the beautiful New York City skyline, now add Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria, and Bad Wolves live on that same …

The Smashing Pumpkins kicked off their Summer Tour on Thursday night at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Special Guest AFI. The show got started with the alternative hard rocking outfit AFI taking the stage first opening their set with “Girl’s Not Grey”. Unfortunately …

REO Speedwagon returned home to a sold-out crowd at the Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, August 3rd, and delivered a 2+ hour show full of hits, energy, and fond musings from front-man, Kevin Cronin, about REO’s past and life in general. The aforementioned Cronin made a joke early on in the …

When I Prevail came through Montclair, New Jersey and hit The Wellmont Theater, let’s just say they brought the house down. After having to look for parking for what seemed like forever, it was clear to me what was happening: The Trauma Tour had arrived and Montclair was not ready …

Tedeschi Trucks Band are out on the road on their Wheels of Soul tour in support of their 2019 album, Signs. Blackberry Smoke, and Shovels & Rope are in support. The jam-packed July 21stshow at Aurora, Illinois’ Riveredge Park had the band picking up where it left off after January’s …

Returning to the New York City area for the second time in 2019, Robyn headlined Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Opening the show with a 7PM set were legendary New York band, ESG, who are celebrating their 41st anniversary this year. The South Bronx band which stands for Emerald Sapphire …

HELLFEST Since its beginning in 2006, Hellfest has become one of the greatest, biggest and most respected metal festivals in Europe. It is known to host the best of the best on the scene and you can be sure that when your favourite band is touring that year, they will …

KNOTFEST MEETS HELLFEST Ever since its first line up in 2012 I have been hearing about this cool festival, that takes you deep into its carnival madness. But Japan, California or Mexico were pretty much unreachable for me and I only could pray that the Nine will bring it all …

On Friday, July 5, 2019, the 41st season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival continued at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY. The evening’s lineup featured free performances by Baltimore’s Joy Postell, Santa Monica, California’s Leven Kali, Brooklyn’s Leikeli47, and a headlining set by Chicago’s Mick Jenkins. R&B singer Joy Postell …

On Saturday, June 29, 2019, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival continued with a free concert featuring performances by Liz Phair, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and Caroline Rose. Thunderstorms were predicted to occur in the New York City area but luckily, it rained lightly for a brief period of time and …

Kings of Chaos, the rock supergroup with the rotating cast, visited Aurora, Illinois’ Riveredge Park on 6/22/19, and featured Dee Snider (singer, Twisted Sister), Sebastian Bach (singer, formerly of Skid Row), Lou Gramm (singer, formerly of Foreigner), Warren DiMartini (guitarist, formerly of Ratt), Gilby Clarke (guitarist, formerly of Guns ‘n’ …