This concert was a bucket list show for me. Rakim and Big Daddy Kane are in my top three all-time hip-hop artists of all-time. I was unable to secure a photo pass for this show, so this was my first concert not taking pictures in about 11 years. However, the…

The Forecast in Toronto called for rain and cold for the Megadeth, Lamb of God fronted event. Thousands of metal fans packed into the Budweiser stages, filling the lawn and readied for a cold soggy moshfest… Then the metal gods smiled down and instead of rain, unleashed a concussive barrage…

After a two-year hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Swedish pop sensation Tove Lo (pronounced “Too-veh Lu”) is finally back in concert! Assisted by Phoebe Ryan, the two singers blessed The Observatory oc in Orange County with two back-to-back sold out shows. These two shows served as the warmup…

On Saturday April 30th, The Black Clouds sold-out the iconic Asbury Park music venue know as The Saint. The loud and rowdy crowd gathered early, eagerly anticipating to be blown away by their heroes. Once underway, The Black Clouds began raging so hard the capacity crowd whipped into a frenetic…

Metal powerhouse Mastodon rolled into San Diego and delivered an incredible show bursting with heaviness, passion, technical proficiency, and stunning psychedelic visuals utilizing vibrant lasers and a huge video backdrop. Over 1,000 music fans filled the packed Observatory North Park to witness one of this millennia’s top metal bands in…

Cinco de Mayo is cause for a certain type of celebration in downtown Los Angeles. But on that same night, a different sort of celebrating was going on in The Belasco Theater. A celebration of the genius and music of Jerry Cantrell. Granted, this was just a stop on his…

Fozzy didn’t play the Garden Grove Amphitheater on May 6th. No, play is far too soft and squishy of a word. Fozzy stormed the GGA and essentially invaded Orange County. Maybe it was because they just came off a night at the legendary, but cramped and confining Whisky a Go…

I first saw Koffee perform live earlier this year at the Cali Vibes Fest and she was amazing. Most people at the festival were probably not too familiar with her music, but she instantly captured the thousands in attendance and came away with a lot of new fans. This is…

Whenever Evidence headlines a show in Los Angeles, you know it’s going to be a breath of nostalgic, fresh air. As a pioneer in the game, Evidence brings back the flavors of the early 2000s with clean beat selections, an emphasis on lyricism, and crystal-clear enunciation in his raps. When…

November 17, 2021 was one of the darkest days in hip hop. This was the day rapper and record label executive Young Dolph was gunned down in his hometown of Memphis. The autopsy report found that 22 shots went through him that day in a premeditated attack. The hip hop…

Outstanding veteran alternative rock band Cold rocked the Brick by Brick with a set full of passionate heavy melodic hits. From 1998 to 2019, Cold has released 6 studio albums including two certified gold – 13 Ways to Bleed (2000) and my favorite Year of the Spider (2003). The band,…

On Saturday night, the smooth funky sounds of the Polyrythmics poured out the front door of The Wonder Bar and spilled into the streets of Asbury Park. These guys brought their stylistic blend of funk, soul, progressive jazz, R&B, afrobeat, and psychedelic rock to the Jersey shore and the crowd…