As the temperature drops, the wind picks up, and the setting sun over Lake Michigan paints the sky with vivid streaks of orange and pink, fall begins to settle in. I find myself lining up outside The Livery in Benton Harbor, a place steeped in history. Once a city livery where horses and wagons were… Continue reading Hartliss: Crafting Music, Laughter, and Memories with Their Own Unique Touch
Reggae legends Black Uhuru dropped some serious roots reggae beats at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, on Friday night. First, a bit of personal history: I got turned on to Black Uhuru by my college roomie, Robert, at U.C. Santa Cruz in the early Eighties. He had copies of the band’s seminal… Continue reading 38 Years Later: Still High on Black Uhuru’s Reggae Vibes
Goose descended on Saratoga Springs, NY, for a two-night stand at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which is surrounded by lush greenery and a sprawling state park that includes hot springs. The band was sufficiently warmed up after playing in Holmdel, NJ, and Boston, MA, earlier in the week. The Connecticut-based indie groove quintet certainly… Continue reading Goose Achieves Lift-Off on Night One at SPAC
The days are getting shorter, and the weather is cooling down. This can mean only one thing: both football season and fall tour are about to begin. Goose, the indie-groove jam rock band from Connecticut that has solidified itself as a heavy hitter in the music industry, kicked off its Fall Tour at PNC Bank… Continue reading Goose | PNC Bank Arts Center | 9/1/2024
The Beach Boys, the timeless masters of surf music, returned to the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on August 29th as part of their annual summer concert tour of California. This time, they were joined by actor and guitar virtuoso John Stamos, who added an extra layer of excitement to the evening by sitting… Continue reading Good Vibrations and Star Power: The Beach Boys and John Stamos Shine at Vina Robles
Five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross returned to his former hometown of Santa Barbara to perform at the Lobero Theatre on August 28th. The singer-songwriter brought with him an international band of talented musicians and backup vocalists for an extended set, made all the more special as it preceded a sold-out performance with the rock band… Continue reading Sailing Into Santa Barbara: Christopher Cross Shines at The Lobero Theatre
Where is Joe Samba? The New England-born singer, songwriter, guitar master, and general musical phenomenon is hard to pin down, literally. First, there is his chameleon-like ability to move seamlessly from job to job and place to place. Are you looking for Joe, the touring musician? Good luck! He is seemingly always on tour or… Continue reading Joe Samba: A Lifeline to Good Vibes – An Interview and Album Voyage
Growing up, the Wooten Brothers were military brats. Their family moved frequently, and the five boys grew up in Hawaii, California, and Virginia. Despite the constancy of motion, the family was anchored in music. Regi, the eldest, began teaching his younger brothers how to play bass and keyboards before any of them turned ten years… Continue reading Still Funky, Still Family: The Wooten Brothers’ Reunion at Yoshi’s
Metallica wrapped up the U.S. dates of their 2023/2024 M72 World Tour at Lumen Field in Seattle. This tour features a unique concept: Metallica doesn’t just play in a town—they take over. The band performs two distinct shows on Friday and Sunday, with no songs repeated between them. Each show features a different pair of… Continue reading From ‘Creeping Death’ to ‘Master of Puppets’: Metallica’s Seattle Symphony of Destruction
Styx and Foreigner’s Renegades & Juke Box Heroes tour made a stop at Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center last week. This tour marks the first time the two bands have played together since 2014, and they brought along special guest John Waite to open the show. The evening was, above all, a celebration of an era… Continue reading A Classic Rock Double Header: Styx and Foreigner Bring Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour to Cincinnati
