Concert Review: Alice in Chains Headlines but Bush Shines as The Cult and Stone Temple Pilots Round Out Classic Alternative Rock Lineup

August 27, 2018April 2, 2019 Drew

Alice in Chains joined the Revolution 3 tour, a co-headlining series featuring Bush, The Cult and Stone Temple Pilots, for a few shows as the primary draw and helped bring the masses along for a seven hour ride with some … Continue reading Concert Review: Alice in Chains Headlines but Bush Shines as The Cult and Stone Temple Pilots Round Out Classic Alternative Rock Lineup

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Concert Review: A Shiny But Oh So Long Night with Smashing Pumpkins in Portland

August 26, 2018November 11, 2021 Drew

Three hours. More than three hours of Smashing Pumpkins. You know the show has gone on a bit too long when people leave before your most popular song gets played and certainly when nearly half the arena files out afterwards. … Continue reading Concert Review: A Shiny But Oh So Long Night with Smashing Pumpkins in Portland

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Best Concert Venues

August 16, 2018June 17, 2020 Drew

The ultimate concert experience not only features a great band along with great sound but the venue plays a part in the overall success and enjoyment of the evening. Sure, professional musicians playing their best can certainly make up for … Continue reading Best Concert Venues

Profiles

Profile: The Universal Sign for Choking

August 8, 2018June 17, 2020 Drew

Much music gets born through heartache and sorrow. For the artist, this sadness often finds peace through their individual craft, something singer, songwriter and guitarist Jeff Pupa currently works through. Pupa, 33, co-founded Vows, a five-piece band from New Jersey … Continue reading Profile: The Universal Sign for Choking

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Concert Review: Toto Stops in Portland During 40 Trips Around the Sun Tour

August 2, 2018June 17, 2020 Drew

Toto packed Portland’s best theater on Wednesday, the intimate 800-plus seat Revolution Hall, delighting a solid number of hardcore enthusiasts with a 22 song career-spanning set for more than two hours that featured a brand new song, a bunch of … Continue reading Concert Review: Toto Stops in Portland During 40 Trips Around the Sun Tour

Drew's Reviews

Music Reviews You Won't Get Anywhere Else – Concert reviews, album reviews, sometimes a book review and the occasional artist interview when the timing hits just right.

Month: August 2018