Florida Groves Festival quickly established itself as a staple event in the Central Florida music scene since its inaugural event just a couple short years ago. Its rapid growth was evident in the execution and size of its 2024 event: the caliber of vendors, live art and murals, food options, and even amenities are aligned […]
North Carolina-based improvisational rock band Big Something came roaring into St Louis on April 18th and I could not have been more excited. In 2018, I was fortunate enough to help run sound for The Big What? — Big Something’s self-produced jam band festival thrown in the North Carolina hills. When I first learned about […]
Under beautiful desert skies, illuminated by neon lights and enormous LED screens, the promise of pleasure and joy are bet on 24-hours per day and, for a lucky few, those bets pay off. For those fans who bet on tickets to the sold-out Bad Religion and Social Distortion show at the Virgin Hotel and Casino […]
First things first, if you haven’t been to “The Venue” at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA, you’re doing yourself a huge disservice! As you walk through the doors, you’re greeted by a friendly staff who are all eager to make your experience as pleasant as possible. Every section has staff ready to answer any […]
A unique night, for sure, happened at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. Different bands who had a similar sound, yet all sounded so different came together on April 12th, 2024. There was something for everyone to enjoy with this lineup. Makari and Body Thief started the night, warming up the crowd. Makari brought the alternative […]
I’ve always heard of the mystical and elusive character Saxsquatch: a wily upright ape-man, wandering around the Pacific Northwest with instrument in hand. The legend of Saxsquatch actually dates back to the first saxophone ever created by 19th Century musician and outdoorsman Gilhorn Von Bugle Sax, who carelessly left his invention on a tree stump […]
For the first stop of the Tour de Friends, Pt. Deux on April 10th, cherished hip hop duo Atmosphere decided to start things off relatively close to home, partying in the Midwest with the city of St. Louis at The Pageant and making their long-awaited return to the 314. They didn’t come alone either, instead […]
Barrel House Brewing Company in Paso Robles had the anticipated return of Paul Cauthen for two nights at its amphitheater and Top Shelf Music got to cover the sold-out Night One! That’s right: Paso Robles fans enjoy Paul’s music so much that they demanded a second show at the home of “Good People, Good Times, […]
Trying to find parking around the Music Box in downtown San Diego clearly indicated that there was a notable event taking place: the streets were lined with punkers — mostly of Gen X age, but some Boomers, some Millennials — all dressed in black, leather, and walking in the same direction. Gary Numan was in […]
After a rather cold and rainy start to Spring in St. Petersburg, a picturesque day manifested as Reggae Rise Up Florida launched into Day Two. Blue waters reflected the clear sky; the sun’s rays bounced playfully off the gentle ripples of the calm bat. Boats, kayaks, and paddleboards dotting the view from the seawall, provided […]
The Factory was a packed house on a Saturday night in St. Louis, as fans gathered to enjoy a dubstep-filled night courtesy of Boogie T and friends. All four of the deejays from the show are signed to Insomniac Records and brought their own unique take on EDM to the stage. The show started with […]
On a rare drizzly San Diego evening, the city’s popular outdoor venue Quartyard was packed to capacity for Good Kid’s sold-out show on their This Can’t Be The End tour on April 5th, 2024. Despite the intermittent drizzle, the vibes were anything but dampened as fans came together for singalongs, beyblades (accompanied with beyblades cover […]
Sir Chloe played a show recently at Delmar Hall in St. Louis’ Loop neighborhood that proved to be a packed house of extremely energetic fans. The show was previously slated to take place at the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill, but had been moved across the street to Delmar Hall, a bigger room, in order […]
The Kooks were out in the streets of Oakland on Friday, March 22nd in honor of the 15th anniversary of their debut album, Inside In/Inside Out. The British pop rock band closed out their US tour with a bang at Oakland’s beautiful Fox Theater with fellow UK band The Vaccines, plus special guest Daisy the […]
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