The Ladies Love Toosie in St. Louis

Toosie’s Naujour Tour hit The Pageant to a packed house. The show was a whirlwind of music that will not be forgotten by any of the fans who were there. The atmosphere was electric, the crowd was ecstatic, and the intimate feeling in the packed venue made it a night to remember. From the moment […]

Kansas celebrates 50 years in St. Louis

The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis became more than just a venue on a rainy July night—it became a portal to five decades of musical history as the legendary band Kansas graced the stage to celebrate their half-century mark. With a history rich in classic rock and thought-provoking lyrics, Kansas offered a masterclass in […]

Godsmack melts faces off fans in St. Louis this summer

It was a beautiful Tuesday evening in St. Louis, Missouri. Warm weather and clear skies graced the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater as thousands of fans gathered on the hillside lawn, ready for a night of hard rock and headbanging courtesy of music legends, Staind and Godsmack as they kicked off their summer tour. Both bands were […]

Yungblud unleashes pandemonium on St. Louis

The St. Louis Music Park was primed for an upheaval, and an upheaval it received. A tempest was unleashed upon the outdoor amphitheater that day, and it went by the name of YUNGBLUD. The air crackled with anticipation as the opening acts, Games We Play and The Regrettes, laid the groundwork with their youthful vigor. […]

Electric Forest 2023: Day 3

Waking up again, in a field of tens of thousands of strangers, all hungover and exhausted from dancing all night, the feeling of gratitude hit me in the chest like a panic attack. How could I be so lucky, to be in this field right now, with all these lovely people, sharing an amazing weekend […]

Electric Forest 2023: Day 2

As the sun rose over the campground on the second day of Electric Forest, the endless possibilities of the day felt almost overwhelming. Sitting around camp and trying to plan my day and chatting with the people camping next to me, we decided to wander over to the entrance of the Lucky Lake campground to […]

Electric Forest 2023: Day One

I wasn’t even supposed to be at Electric Forest this year. I had already spent four days in the desert back in April for Coachella and was in the process of packing my gear for Bonnaroo when fellow photographer and homie Kenny Jusino asked if I could cover Electric Forest for him. He had originally […]

Lollapalooza’s 2023 lineup is a doozy

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for an electrifying experience as Lollapalooza 2023 descends upon downtown Chicago for its 18th year at Grant Park! From Thursday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 6th, prepare to be immersed in a musical extravaganza like no other. We are thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of 170+ artists from around […]

Quinn XCII brings The People Choice Tour to smiling fans in St. Louis

It was a beautiful warm Tuesday evening, and the sun was setting behind the St. Louis Music Park and nearby Hollywood Casino as thousands of fans flocked in to see Quinn XCII perform on The People’s Champ Tour. Immediately after entering the venue I knew I was going to enjoy the crowd just as much […]

100 gecs shows St. Louis how to get down

Hot on the heels of the release of their second studio album, 100 gecs hit the stage at The Pageant in St. Louis the other night amid one of the craziest storms I have ever witnessed. As I was walking up to the venue, rain was pouring, and the sky was filled with lightning bolts […]

Bonnaroo drops mind blowing lineup for 2023

Bonnaroo, the legendary music festival located in Manchester, Tennessee is gearing up for its 20th festival on June 15-18th. This year has the potential to be its biggest year yet, and today marks a huge milestone in the lead up to the festival because they dropped their much anticipated lineup! Bonnaroo 2023 will be headlined […]

WORLD TRACK & VIDEO PREMIERE: Nadu “Good To Me”

Los Angeles-based rocker Nadu returns with the first song off of his upcoming album 16, due out in February 2023. Top Shelf Music is proud to host the official premiere of the rising star’s “Good To Me” single ahead of its official release on October 21st, 2022. “Good To Me” is a lo-fi/garage punk hit […]

Panic! at the Disco takes vengeance on St. Louis

Panic! at the Disco made a stop in St. Louis on their Viva Las Vengeance tour. A packed Enterprise Center shook with the screams of excited fans as the show got underway. Kicking off the show was Dallas-based indie band little images, who really caught the crowd off guard with their intense start to the […]

FORMAT Festival 2022: Day 3

The third and final day of FORMAT Festival 2022 started much like the second…with extremely high expectations. The first two days of the festival had gone off without a hitch and everyone was eager to see if the festival could go three-for-three. There was a weird energy in the air when I arrived at the […]

FORMAT Festival 2022: Day 2

Expectations were running high for the second day of FORMAT Festival in Bentonville, Arkansas. The first day had gone so well that it seemed like the bar for Saturday was almost set too high. I arrived at the festival grounds a little later than I had on Friday; the weather was cloudy and a bit […]