You might suspect that if the offspring of members of the Allman Brothers band got together, something good might come of it. And you’d be right! Devon Allman and Duane Betts’ group, The Allman Betts Band, begins a new musical legacy for the musicians with a rich musical family heritage. …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Sons of Apollo at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL. 1.31.20
Progressive metal group, Sons of Apollo, has returned with their second album, MMXX (2020), which builds upon the foundation they laid with 2018’s Psychotic Symphony. And the group is also building upon the chemistry they developed while out supporting their previous album, on their new tour, which started at the …
Read More »Gallery: Sons of Apollo at the Arcada Theatre 5/12/18
Sons of Apollo 5/12/18 Arcada Theatre, St. Charles , IL. By Bradley Todd Progressive rock supergroup Sons of Apollo is in the middle of their second United States tour in support of their fantastic debut album, Psychotic Symphony, which is as wonderfully diverse and polished as the musicians who make …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Gene Simmons at the Arcada Theatre 5/3/18
Gene Simmons 5/3/18 – Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL. By Bradley Todd While rock and roll icons KISS are on hiatus, founding member Gene Simmons hasn’t let that stop him from getting his rock on, playing solo dates since late last year. Gene is certainly out there for …
Read More »Gallery & Review: The Dead Daisies at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL. 8.10.17
The Dead Daisies, fresh off an early summer tour that saw them playing the European and South American circuit, as well as a few dates in the Far East, have just kicked off their first U. S. headlining tour. The group is playing clubs and theaters in August in support …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Richie Kotzen at Arcada Theatre – 5.4.2017, St. Charles, IL.
Richie Kotzen 5/4/17 – Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL. By Bradley Todd It’s hard for me to decide what I like best about Richie Kotzen. He got his start as a professional musician in the form of an upcoming guitar hero, and I first heard his name when he …
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