Stop laughing. Technically, I attended one concert and came close to seeing three before the shutdown. But, as the coronavirus loomed and bands figured out ways to reach the masses without touring I did manage to see a couple of … Continue reading Top Concerts of 2020
That was (mostly) awesome. Love them or forget them, call them a sell-out or it was over after 1989, call them what you will, but Metallica knows how to put on a show whether live in person, at the drive-in … Continue reading Concert Review: Metallica Helping Hands Concert Gives In More Ways Than One
It wasn’t ideal, but I’ll take it. Gin Blossoms highlighted the first ever “Salute to Service” concert on Sunday, live streamed free of charge, and hosted by Arizona State University to celebrate Veterans Day while honoring veterans and active duty … Continue reading Concert Review: Gin Blossoms – Salute to Service
In many respects, it feels like years ago, but in March the country was shut down, because of the coronavirus pandemic, suspending one of the most vibrant economies in recent memory and ceasing everyday life overnight. All businesses were affected. … Continue reading Economic Impact of Coronavirus – Concerts Canceled
Thirty-years ago today I attended my first concert. Which was also my first Rush concert. Presto tour. Coincidentally, I saw the Rush Presto tour at the Forum in Los Angeles, the location of Rush’s final concert, of which I was … Continue reading Concert Review: Rush – Presto Tour April 2, 1990
You cannot not attend the Grand Ole Opry when visiting Nashville, TN. A concert, yes, but also a live radio show. The longest running radio broadcast show, in fact. If you didn’t know, many music legends from the past and … Continue reading Concert Review: The Grand Ole Opry
The Black Keys hit a high note in their career proving they belong in the major leagues of touring rock acts as the duo from Akron, OH delivered a powerhouse set on Friday to their biggest audience ever in Portland, … Continue reading Concert Review: The Black Keys Open Their Garage Door in Portland
Nothing like the final show of the tour. Switchfoot closed their Fantastic Traveling Music Show on Sunday in Redding, CA at the Redding Civic Auditorium in a most fantastic way by delivering an unprecedented performance that featured an opening acoustic … Continue reading Concert Review: Switchfoot’s Fantastic Traveling Music Show Pure Gold
Photos and personal accounts from others give those of us who missed the early years of rock our only taste of experiencing the 70s music scene inside small, smoke filled clubs when the eventual greats were just getting started. But … Continue reading Concert Review: Sloan Finds a Following in Portland
I don’t get to see much indie rock much less local homegrown bands these days so when The Helio Sequence announced a show at Mississippi Studios in Portland, I got tickets before it was too late. Quite expectedly, they sold … Continue reading Concert Review: The Helio Sequence Gives Intimate Performance in Portland
