That the face of country music has changed over the last fifteen years is undeniable. The advent of “bro country” and the proliferation of party songs have left little room on mainstream radio for the thoughtful storytelling and haunting harmonies that had been associated with country in years past.
Ringo Starr and his All-Star band performed two nights at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The elegant venue was filled with adamant fans of the musical legends.
Music lovers gathered at Virginia Key Beach, Florida for a weekend of diverse musical acts at the House of Creatives Festival. The festival lineup included an array of musical genres ranging from Latin Rock, Jazz, Indie Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, and Electronic music.
South Florida locals flocked to the highly visual and interactive music festival, III Points, in the heart of the Miami Design District at Mana Wynwood. The acclaimed music festival catches the attention of concert lovers in Florida and all across the United States.
The name may be new but the tradition is still very much alive. The Growlers have given us a sixth festival in a row despite all the setbacks. They’ve committed themselves to carrying on something that many fans look forward to come Halloween. Lineups often include punk throwbacks like The Adicts and The Dickies, old-school respected rap artists like GZA and Del the Funky Homosapien, and classic 90’s throwbacks like The Violet Femmes and TLC. The legendary acts and good times continue to remain, while leaving behind the concerns of Beach Goths in the past.
Philadelphia has shown JD McPherson a healthy dose of brotherly love ever since he started tour in the early 2010s, having found a home with the folks at WXPN, Philly’s listener-supported radio station.
After a three and a half year absence, English indie rock darlings Elbow made their triumphant return to the U.S. this month, hitting the major cities on both coasts throughout November. The tour comes on the heels of their seventh studio release, Little Fictions, which was released in February to wild acclaim.
Avey Tare (aka Dave Portner, lead member of Animal Collective) played his fourth show of this short leg of his tour at the Bowery Ballroom in support of his recent album Eucalyptus.
The mid-Atlantic region recently played host to Australian-bred, Los Angeles-based indie band Atlas Genius, who brought their infectious brand of synth-infused rock to Philadelphia and Washington DC as their extensive 63 Days of Love tour winds to a close. The band recently released a new single and accompanying video for the song “63 Days” and, fresh off an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s late night show, brought the promise of forthcoming new music with them.
California's premiere Celtic festival occurs in Murrieta, CA each fall. Two days filled with Celtic music, bands coming from all over the world. The festival featured performances by 1916, Enter the Haggis, Craic House, and The Fighting Jamesons.
The black backdrop that has hung from the stage during most of Frank Turner’s performances this year simply and perfectly encapsulated the artist and his backing band. Emblazoned with what has become a trademark symbol for the rock and roll singer-songwriter, taken from his days as a hardcore punk, is the letter X, each section punctuated with an initial: FTHC.
If you are looking for a music festival that feeds every sort of appetite you could possibly have as a music lover, then the Hopscotch Festival was created for you. This is four days of curated shows, all different genres, all happening within hours of each other over a several block radius in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, and yes it's as great as it sounds.
This week was yet another amazing week for music in Denver, Colorado. From The Living End, to Authority Zero, to Dave Hause and the Mermaid opening for Tiger Army, and Frank Turner opening for Jason Isbell, every single night was filled with music, and hard choices to make regarding what shows to attend. Dave House and Tiger Army are wrapping up a short US run, and played Denver at the lovely Gothic Theater in Englewood.
What happens when a long-time punk rocker sets aside his stage-diving ways and takes up an acoustic guitar? You get Dave Hause. In the early aughts, Hause was a member of the Philadelphia punk bands Paint It Black and The Loved Ones, but has performed and recorded solo since 2009, after joining Chuck Ragan’s folk rock Revival Tour.
Getaway with the norm and dive into Brighton's eclectic music festival, The Great Escape, featuring rising talent and inspiring performances. International artists premiered their musical talents at the acclaimed music festival hosted in Brighton and Hovel, England. The Great Escape features over hundreds artists in diverse settings throughout the city. Communions, LIFE, Franko Fraize, YOWL, and many artists astonished audiences with their stunning performances.
Houston's interactive music festival, Free Press Summer Festival, celebrated enticing performances. Despite harsh weather conditions, music lovers endured the weather for the festival experience. The Texas music festival featured inspiring performances by Grouplove, Post Malone, Cage the Elephant and Milky Chance.
The grand finale of Shaky Knees Music Festival was captured by performers from across the globe from Australia to France. They delighted audiences with dazzling performances, nifty synthesizers, and mesmerizing stage presence.
Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival welcomed attendees with open arms. The crowd enjoyed an array of musical acts on the first day. The festival featured performances by Cage the Elephant, LCD Soundsystem, Twin Peaks, and many artists!
