Kings Of Leon & Phantogram fill up Berkeley’s Greek Theatre

It was a beautiful evening at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA on Sunday, August 25th.  I was honored to photograph Kings Of Leon for their Can We Please Have Fun World Tour.   And a lot of fun was had, especially watching the audience dance to opening band, Phantogram.  Hailing from Greenwich, New York, the […]

Def Leppard, Journey, & Steve Miller Band leave LA in hysterics

Who says you have to take it easy on a Sunday evening? Definitely not Steve Miller Band, Journey, or Def Leppard. Eagerness filled Inglewood Sunday evening as the surrounding streets of the Sofi Stadium began filling with traffic. The variety of people wearing every band’s merch was astonishing… it was beginning to look like an epic […]

Fool In Love Festival 2024

Fun fact, disco isn’t dead. Not only is it alive and well in the hearts of those who lived through the 70s, but it prospers in the younger generations (aka, products of those who lived through the 70s). And funk, soul, and R&B never went anywhere; if anything, they’ve gained momentum since their inception. After […]

Boy George & Squeeze entertain all at the OC Fair

On August 21st, Squeeze and Boy George headlined at the Pacific Amphitheatre as part of the OC Fair Concert Series for 2024 — hosted by none other than renowned KROQ radio deejay, Richard Blade. It was great seeing Richard interacting with fans in the crowd and the interesting 80s music facts about the bands he […]

Bikini Kill slays Night One in LA at The Wiltern

The legendary Wiltern in Los Angeles was the perfect venue for a night of raw, feminist punk energy as Bikini Kill returned to the stage on August 15th, 2024, launching a two-night stand before embarking on a national tour. This iconic “riot grrrl” punk band, fronted by the indomitable Kathleen Hanna, took us back to […]

Rebelution rocks the OC Fair with Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz & Cydeways

On August 9th, 2024, Costa Mesa’s Pacific Amphitheatre in Orange County, CA was lit up by the vibrant sounds of Rebelution, supported by Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz, and Cydeways. As part of the Orange County Fair Concert Series, this night was a a rager of music, good vibes, and unforgettable performances. The night kicked off with […]

Metal mania with Megadeth at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater

Intensity and electricity filled Inglewood on a Thursday night as the parking lot for the YouTube Theater quickly filled up. Upon arriving, food and merch vendors were seen hustling as doors opened, with many food and drink vendors in their respective tents and trucks selling some of the most fantastic food I have ever tried. […]

Chula Vista got ‘Slightly Dirty’ this summer

The North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in Chula Vista was the perfect setting for a night that celebrated the best of Southern California’s reggae-rock scene on August 24th. The “Slightly Dirty” tour, featuring co-headliners Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads, brought together a stellar lineup that included The Elovaters and Common Kings as support. This particular […]

Celebrating Nujabes “Luv(sic)” series in LA, with Shing02 & OMA

The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles was the place to be for hip hop heads, as Shing02, OMA, and Spin Master A-1 delivered an unforgettable performance — all in honor of the late and great Nujabes. The Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour celebrates Nujabes’ six-part song series, “Luv(sic)” — a tribute to love, parting, and uniting. The […]

Alice Cooper captivates Orange County with Freaks on Parade

On August 16th, the Orange County Fair Concert Series continued its sensational summer lineup with Alice Cooper’s Freaks On Parade Tour. The legendary shock-rocker proved, once again, why he remains a staple in the rock-and roll-world. The show was equal parts theatrical and musically impeccable. From wielding swords to waving crutches (gotta love getting older…), […]

San Diego Bayfest 2024

San Diego Bayfest brought their 5th annual installment to downtown’s beautiful Waterfront Park on July 20th, 2024. Headlining the event was Sublime, with original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh reunited alongside Jakob Nowell (son of late frontman Bradley Nowell). Accompanying this legendary performance was Atmosphere, Goldfinger (with an insane special guest appearance), Barrington Levy, […]

Mayhem returns to SoCal this fall after nine years of fest hiatus

Mayhem Festival is returning as a single-day destination event in Southern California this October 12th, 2024. This will be the first Mayhem event since the fest’s last touring run in 2015, making this announcement long overdue. The festival is also calling back to its roots by returning to the Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, […]