Country music’s biggest stars are coming to Long Beach, CA

Ladies and gentlemen, dust off those cowboy boots and get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable experience at the 5th annual Coastal Country Jam, a massive beachside festival returning to the picturesque Long Beach, CA. This year’s extravaganza promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring a star-studded A-list lineup that will […]

And…that’s a wrap on Ballyhoo!’s 2023 summer tour

I am going to let you in on a very obvious, and not-so-secret theory of mine. I am convinced that no matter how big a band gets, no matter how many festivals they play or how many shows they sell out, there will always be a calling to go back and play those small, worn, […]

Artistic evolution experienced during ‘One Strange Night in Orange County’

Fans at the Observatory Grounds in Santa Ana, California went hard on a hot summer night as five diverse acts united for an unparalleled musical experience. The OC music scene reached new heights when the “One Strange Night in Orange County” festival brought together a mesmerizing lineup of goth, punk, electronic, rap, and experimental artists, […]

Comedy meets music at the conclusion of Comic-Con 2023

The final day of Comic-Con 2023 came to a finish for most, but for some, they were treated to one final show of the weekend. Hannibal Buress brought his stand-up comedy and music project, Eshu Tune, to the stage at Music Box in San Diego. The late-notice show was packed from end to end, top […]

Siblings Jesse & Joy sell out Ace of Spades in Sacramento

On July 14, the bustling city of Sacramento welcomed the talented sibling duo Jesse & Joy to the stage at the iconic Ace of Spades venue. The concert, which had been eagerly anticipated, did not disappoint. The sold-out show was a testament to the duo’s enduring popularity, and the energy in the air was palpable […]

The south rose again thanks to The Dead South’s world tour

The winds and the rains came tearing out of the north, down through the suburbs of St. Louis, MO on July 12th, and they brought the dead with them… The Dead South, that is. Playing to a packed house at The Factory, the four-piece folk/bluegrass ensemble from our neighboring country to the north gave everyone […]

Things got real Stoopid in Mountain View, CA this summer

Friday, July 14th, Slightly Stoopid brought their annual Summertime tour to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater. Along for the ride this summer were friends Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere, and The Movement. The California sun was blazing with temps of about 84 degrees, (which really felt more like it was in the mid-90s when you were in the […]

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 […]

NF brings “Hope” to fans in Chicago

The Allstate Arena was buzzing with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the illustrious rapper NF. With his newly released album titled “Hope” making waves in the music industry, the sold-out show was a night fans will remember. As the lights dimmed and the crowd erupted in cheers, NF took the stage with […]

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 […]

Stick Figure’s Wisdom Tour monsoons over Florida

The Wisdom Tour hit Florida with a wave of talent, featuring power trifecta Stick Figure, Pepper, and The Elovaters in one spectacular night! Walking into the amphitheater, everyone was vibing like if Woodstock had a baby… if that gives you a visual, we were rocking it out reggae-style! You could feel the buzz in the […]

Fall Out Boy sprinkles So Much For (Tour) Dust over LA

The first of two sold-out shows at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles for the So Much For (Tour) Dust Tour proved to be an unforgettable night of music and energy on July 2nd, 2023. Featuring a lineup including Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, New Found Glory, and Royal and the Serpent, the stage […]