Cheap Trick, Sebastian Bach, and Joan Jett bring the perfect balance of classic rock-n-roll to their music by providing their own fierce and unique edge to their music that makes them memorable and iconic in the industry.
Read MoreBilled as the "Celtic Coachella", the Get Shamrocked Irish Festival 2017 wowed us again! Going on their 5th year, with a 15 band line up over a 2 day festival, this event in September was one not to be missed. Located in Murrieta Ca at the Town Square Park, bands including headliners Gaelic Storm, Flatfoot 56, The Rumjacks, Enter The Haggis, The Fighting Jamesons plus Mickey Rickshaw, 1916, Hoist the Colors, Quel Bordel, Brick Top Blaggers, Craic Haus, ONOFF, The McKintree Boys, Key of Whiskey & Kilmainham Boys preformed.
Read MoreThe night saw him highlight tracks that spanned all four decades of his career, but as each song bled seamlessly into the next with only the briefest pause in between, it felt as if they were meant to be played in that precise order. Combining the pulsing, electronic beats with stark, frenetic lighting, the atmosphere began to feel like a rave, an intoxicating, irresistible opportunity to become completely absorbed by the music, a feeling from which the band wasn't exempt.
Read MoreThe influential Icelandic pop artist Björk alas made her Florida debut, performing a DJ set as part of an Art Basel event at Mana Wynwood. Organized by iii Points, the show also featured acclaimed experimental electronic DJ/producer Oneohtrix Point Never as the closing act.
Read MoreThe Drums seem to have perfectly crafted the balance between the pure and sinister forces of sound that emerge to surface full force with their record, Abysmal Thoughts.
Read MoreCheck out a listing of free and ticketed events for Art Basel 2017 in Miami, Wynwood, and Miami Beach
Read MoreThat 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.
Read MoreRingo 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.
Read MoreMusic 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.
Read MoreSouth 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePhiladelphia 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreAvey 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCalifornia'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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreYou’ve seen the album covers and now you know who’s behind the genius psychedelic designs.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
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