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Scott Tournet Brings Intimacy and Power to The Bitter End

On September 24th, Scott Tournet took to the historic stage at The Bitter End in New York City with nothing more than his voice, three instruments, and a pedal set up. Performing songs from his new solo record Home, along with favorites spanning from his Nocturnal days and solo catalog, Tournet gave the intimate room… Continue reading Scott Tournet Brings Intimacy and Power to The Bitter End

Goose Brings Jam-Filled Night to Historic Louisville Palace

Goose returned to the historic and iconic Louisville Palace Theatre on September 23, 2025, for their third performance—and the first of a two-night stand—at this gorgeous 2,700-capacity venue in Louisville, KY. The band was clearly galvanized by the environment and brought their A-game. The show featured the rarity “A Fifth of Beethoven” along with multiple… Continue reading Goose Brings Jam-Filled Night to Historic Louisville Palace

Rod Stewart Proves He Still Has the Moves at Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Rod Stewart may be calling this his One Last Time Tour, but Sunday night’s show at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre (Sept. 21, 2025) suggested otherwise. The legendary rocker isn’t fading quietly into the sunset—he strutted, crooned, and cracked jokes, turning the boutique 3,300-seat venue into a rolling party. Rather than a farewell, it felt like… Continue reading Rod Stewart Proves He Still Has the Moves at Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Goose Powers Through Rain and Thrills Fans at Huntington Bank Pavilion

Fall tour is back, along with the indie-groove jam rock artist Goose. They returned to Chicago, IL for their twelfth performance in the Windy City on Saturday, September 20, 2025. They opted for the thirty-thousand-capacity Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, marking their first performance at the well-known, uncovered amphitheater flanked by the famous skyline.… Continue reading Goose Powers Through Rain and Thrills Fans at Huntington Bank Pavilion

Fred Armisen Turns the Lobero into a Music Lab of Laughter

Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre is known for eclectic performances. On September 17, it transformed into something closer to a music lab—or maybe a comedy club for musicians. Fred Armisen—comedian, actor, and lifelong drummer—brought his show Comedy for Musicians (But Everyone is Welcome) to town. The evening was a mix of music lessons, absurdist theater, and… Continue reading Fred Armisen Turns the Lobero into a Music Lab of Laughter

Farm Aid 2025: 40 Years of Music, Farmers, and Community

The 40th annual Farm Aid concert unfolded on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, bringing together an all-star lineup featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Billy Strings, Jesse Welles, and many more. The event nearly faced a last-minute… Continue reading Farm Aid 2025: 40 Years of Music, Farmers, and Community

Justin Hawkins Leads The Darkness Through a Wild Night at the Murat

The old Shriners’ Hall in Indianapolis is impressive, to say the least. It stands as the largest Masonic temple in the Western world and the only such structure with a French-derived name—Murat. Built in 1909 to astonish, it still does, covering nearly a city block. With its Arabian-inspired design, the temple has been a cultural… Continue reading Justin Hawkins Leads The Darkness Through a Wild Night at the Murat

Broken Robots Celebrate New Release with High-Energy Night at The Live Wire

It’s Friday night in the Chicago suburbs. Traffic crawls along Interstate 290, creating a river of steel as workers head home, hoping to get out tonight and blow off a little steam after a hard week’s work. The Great American Struggle, the newest release from the Broken Robots, is set to debut tonight at a… Continue reading Broken Robots Celebrate New Release with High-Energy Night at The Live Wire

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Delivers Inspired Show Against Manhattan Skyline

It’s hard to find a more inspiring, outdoor venue than the Rooftop at Pier 17, nestled between the Financial District, the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River. The sweeping views of Manhattan are already breathtaking. Adding an incredible band to this environment is better than a cherry on top because there is no better place… Continue reading Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Delivers Inspired Show Against Manhattan Skyline

NYC 2031, Black Sabbath, and Animated Chaos: The Legacy of Heavy Metal

When Heavy Metal hit theaters in 1981, it wasn’t just a movie, it was a stoner fever dream splashed across the big screen. Born from the cult magazine of the same name, this animated anthology stitched together sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and psychedelia into one long strange trip. It was the kind of thing that didn’t… Continue reading NYC 2031, Black Sabbath, and Animated Chaos: The Legacy of Heavy Metal