Paul McCartney Boston report 4: A new British invasion rocks Fenway Park...
“The British are coming!!!! The British are coming!!! This was the cry of Paul Revere on April 18th, 1775 in this same city. And this invasion was no less powerful as Paul McCartney blew into town on...
View ArticleNorth Park: Take a walk down 30th Street and stop for beers along the way
I instituted a pub crawl which included heading to bars that I’ve wanted to check out, but never had taken the time to. The first stop was Belching Beaver (4223 30th St.), a fantastic name for a bar,...
View ArticleRolling Stones rock 2.5 million TV viewers during Glastonbury gig
According to an article posted June 30 at NME.com, “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band’s” televised headline performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage drew over 2.5 million TV viewers on BBC...
View ArticleReview: Manchester Orchestra, The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun (Photos)
Chirping birds, howling wolves and slot machine chimes did not stop the music from being utterly fantastic – I could listen to Manchester Orchestra play forever. Love Andy Hull’s voice; so crisp....
View ArticlePaul McCartney adds 'Mull of Kintyre', Ringo birthday song, to first Ottawa...
"What a knight!" read the headline on the Ottawa Sun. Susan Ratisher Ryan wrote on Facebook, "Okay...just got in from the Paul McCartney concert at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa! WHAT A SHOW!!!!!! Had...
View ArticleWhere art thou Shakespeare....in Cleveland?
In addition, they will be giving performances of either Two Gentlemen Of Verona, directed by Pandora Robertson; or Measure for Measure, directed by Tyson Rand, at several different venues in and...
View ArticleJuly 4 live local Orlando music events (Video)
July 3 Wall Street Plaza’s two day Red, White & Brew celebration kicks off at 9 p.m. and features live music from Orlando band The Lighter Exchange, food and games. Wall Street Plaza is located at...
View ArticleAmericanaramA Nashville: Weir everywhere; Robillard’s strange Facebook posts
In the meantime, there has been some drama in the Dylan camp. New guitarist Duke Robillard’s Facebook page has some intriguing posts: Early this morning: For sale Bob Dylan CD and record collection...
View ArticleReview: Bruno Mars At Mohegan Sun Arena
And who can blame him? The chart-topping singer-songwriter-producer performed at a sold-out show at the Mohegan Sun Arena Thursday night. Mars' Moonshine Jungle tour came with all the requisite bells...
View ArticlePaul McCartney Verona show triumphs despite rainy weather
McCartney's Twitter account posted a couple of photos from before the show, including one showing Paul warming up and a picture of the venue from the outside. The show featured the same setlist as the...
View ArticleKid Rock's Rebel Soul Tour to stop at Darien Lake on July 5
Kid Rock is touring in support of his 10th album, Rebel Soul, featuring the single “Let’s Ride.” The country-rap rocker’s summer tour, dubbed the “$20 Best Night Ever,” offers tickets in all sections...
View ArticleBeatle news briefs: Beatle authors reunion, Gerry Marsden, Pattie Boyd...
Those who attended were Wally Podrazik ("All Together Now"),Tim Riley ("Lennon: The Man, the Myth, the Music - The Definitive Life"), Jonathan Gould ("Can't Buy Me Love: The Beatles, Britain, and...
View ArticleWilco setlist: Aaron’s Amphitheatre, Lakewood, Atlanta, GA 6/29/13
The Grateful Dead's Weir again joined Wilco during their set, but this time for the surprise song appearance of “Dark Star,” which went into “California Stars,” then back into “Dark Star” - in segue...
View ArticleJuly 6: Launchpad inhales deep with Weedeater and guests
Formed in 1997, North Carolina’s Weedeater play sludge metal. The band’s latest full-length studio CD is titled Jason . . . The Dragon. North Carolina’s ASG play heavy rock. The band’s latest...
View ArticleSuperhumanoids at Johnny Brenda's (Photos)
When I caught the Superhumanoids' show this past Monday at Johnny Brenda's, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I knew nothing about them, and the group (signed to Innovative Leisure) has kind of...
View ArticleAlpha Blondy to play the Howard Theatre Monday
Mystic Power is the reggae star’s 21st album. Blondy’s career began in 1983 with the album Jah Glory! Now in his 30th year of recording and performing his music remains relevant. Currently he is...
View ArticlePhoenix concerts: Barenaked Ladies to play Aug. 22 at Wild Horse Pass
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at WinGilaRiver.com, by phone at 877.840.0457 or by visiting the box office at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. Tickets are priced from $30 - $40...
View ArticlePitbull proves why he's Mr. Worldwide (Video)
Rating for Pitbull's concert in Tampa 5 Before his 90 minute concert, others took stage to fill in for a close to three hour or so concert. It seems Armando Christian Perez is just as if not more...
View ArticleTwin Cities Pride Festival celebrates with hometown bands
SATURDAY June 29 Duck Duck Punch is a synthpop duo who, according to their website, is “fueled by vintage snythesizers and drum machines” and brings “the analog spirit into the modern electronic...
View ArticleSo Many Wizards, Kera and The Lesbians, and Motive Played the Bootleg (Photos)
View slideshow: So Many Wizards, Kera and the Lesbians, & Motive at The Bootleg Motive, a New York-based band self-described as "dirty rock," opened the show with some extremely diverse rock...
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