All Reviews Articles

Goose Ignites Asheville with Explosive Tour Opener and Heartfelt Tribute to a Resilient City

Goose | Asheville, NC | April 10th, 2026 – photos by Alexius Lipot Goose came out swinging in Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, launching their tour opener with purpose, power, and heart. From the very first note, it was clear this wasn’t just another show—it was a love letter to a city still rebuilding after… Continue reading Goose Ignites Asheville with Explosive Tour Opener and Heartfelt Tribute to a Resilient City

A Shooting Star Over the Lighthouse: Billy Strings, Shakedown Creek, and the Night Reality Slipped Off Its Axis

Billy Strings | St. Augustine Amphitheatre | St. Augustine, FL | April 4, 2026 | photos by Russell Levine Some nights don’t behave like concerts. They don’t really start clean, and they don’t really end clean either. They just happen — then hang in the air afterward like humidity you can’t quite shake. That’s what… Continue reading A Shooting Star Over the Lighthouse: Billy Strings, Shakedown Creek, and the Night Reality Slipped Off Its Axis

Donavon Frankenreiter Brings “Ask Me Anything” Tour to Lobero Theatre

Photos by L. Paul Mann There’s a certain kind of magic that settles in when Donavon Frankenreiter’s sun-soaked surf-folk spirit meets the velvet-lined intimacy of the Lobero Theatre. On a warm Thursday night in Santa Barbara, that magic came alive. Frankenreiter didn’t just perform—he brought his “Ask Me Anything” tour to life, turning California’s oldest… Continue reading Donavon Frankenreiter Brings “Ask Me Anything” Tour to Lobero Theatre

Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks Deliver Southern Rock Magic in Decatur

Photos: Courtesy of the Princess Theatre On Friday, March 27, I rode up to the beautiful and historic Princess Theatre in Decatur, Alabama, for the first time in a couple of months to see Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke. The band has had two #1 albums – Holding All the Roses and… Continue reading Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks Deliver Southern Rock Magic in Decatur

Banshee Tree’s “Bad Luck” Delivers Eclectic Sophomore Release

The new release “Bad Luck” from Banshee Tree comes out April 17, and it has something for everyone. The band has no definable genre, and that suits them well. The songs are well thought-out, giving the album a polished feeling even though this is only their sophomore release. Overall, the band works like a well-oiled… Continue reading Banshee Tree’s “Bad Luck” Delivers Eclectic Sophomore Release

Mike Gordon Brings it Home to The Paradise Rock Club

Mike Gordon Band | Boston, MA | March 27th, 2026 – photos by Scott Kepnes The Mike Gordon Band delivered a high energy show to a sold-out audience at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA Friday, March 27th. The 933-capacity, standing-room-only venue was filled with anticipation, ready to groove with the band. Renowned Phish bassist/vocalist… Continue reading Mike Gordon Brings it Home to The Paradise Rock Club

Justin Hayward Brings The Story in Your Eyes Tour to Lobero Theatre Review

Photos by L. Paul Mann There is a specific kind of magic when a legendary voice meets the perfect acoustic space. On Wednesday night, the historic Lobero Theatre—California’s oldest continuously operating performance hall—hosted Justin Hayward, the voice and soul of The Moody Blues. For those lucky enough to be in the room, it was more… Continue reading Justin Hayward Brings The Story in Your Eyes Tour to Lobero Theatre Review

Keb’ Mo’ Brings Delta Blues Soul to Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara Review

Photos by L. Paul Mann Few venues on the Central Coast match the Lobero Theatre for the kind of living-room intimacy needed for a Keb’ Mo’ concert. The five-time Grammy winner took the stage and once again demonstrated why he remains one of the premier ambassadors of contemporary roots and Americana. With mastery in Delta… Continue reading Keb’ Mo’ Brings Delta Blues Soul to Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara Review

Slaughter to Prevail | The Hollywood Palladium | 4/2/2026

Returning to Los Angeles and the great enthusiasm of their devout Southern California fanbase, Russian deathcore act Slaughter to Prevail shook the grounds of the Hollywood Palladium as they played over the weekend to a sold out crowd. Supported by heavy metal acts Whitechapel and Attila, the audience was primed to receive the hour of… Continue reading Slaughter to Prevail | The Hollywood Palladium | 4/2/2026

Dizgo Ignites a Sunday Night Dance Party at Visulite Theatre in Charlotte

Photos by Alexius Lipot Visulite Theatre was unusually buzzing for a Sunday night as Dizgo rolled into Charlotte for a two-set throwdown. Before a single note rang out, the room was already alive—filled with smiles, hugs, and the electric hum of fans swapping predictions about openers and setlist surprises from previous nights. It was one… Continue reading Dizgo Ignites a Sunday Night Dance Party at Visulite Theatre in Charlotte