Oceans Calling 2023: Day Three

Never miss a Sunday show. This particular Sunday will forever be etched into Ocean City, Maryland’s music history as the cherry on top of the extremely successful inaugural Oceans Calling Music and Arts Festival weekend. Music lovers from around the world flocked to the shore of the Delmarva Peninsula to once again dance in the […]

ZHU creates graceful electronic dreamscape at home in San Francisco

Grammy nominated, ZHU brought his “Grace Tour” to the Bay Area for three straight nights, the first of which was held at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Electronic music enthusiasts and party goers alike gathered to witness a spectacular night of music, lights, and pure electronic magic. ZHU transformed the venue into an array […]

Reggae Rise Up – Las Vegas 2023: Day Three

The third and final day of Reggae Rise Up illuminated the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center with a scorching sun, and an even hotter musical lineup. Despite temperatures hovering in the low 90s, the positive vibrations and infectious energy remained at an all-time high. Let us journey through the day, from the opening tunes of […]

Jake Owen brings his Loose Cannon tour to The Wiltern in Los Angeles

Florida native country music singer Jake Owen brings his electrifying Loose Cannon tour with opening acts, Daves Highway and Tyler Booth to Los Angeles California live at The Wiltern on a beautiful Tuesday evening to celebrate his recent seventh studio album, Loose Cannon.  Owen’s successful music career wasn’t always the plan at a young age. […]

When We Were Young: October 21, 2023

The anticipation, the excitement, the expectations… is this really happening? The 2023 When We Were Young Festival lineup is something all punk and emo music fans from the 2000s would love. The only way to arrive at the fairgrounds was by Uber or Lyft. I got dropped off there at 12 PM, hoping to catch […]

Boys like Girls slays in Madison, WI for first time in ten years

As the chilly October night descended upon Madison, Wisconsin, The Sylvee transformed into a pulsating epicenter of pop-punk energy. Headlined by the iconic Boys Like Girls, the concert promised a trip down memory lane with support from the talented State Champs, The Summer Set, and the dynamic Lolo. The result was an unforgettable evening that […]

Menlo Park has nostalgic night of music thanks to Michelle Branch

On the evening of Sunday, October 15th, 2023, Menlo Park’s Guild Theatre was ablaze with excitement as Michelle Branch graced the stage for her Trouble With Fever Tour. The venue was packed to capacity, and this being my inaugural visit, I had no prior expectations. To my delight, I found convenient street parking just outside, […]

Sammy Rae and The Friends energizes San Diego

When Sammy Rae and The Friends stopped in San Diego at the House of Blues on the band’s U.S. leg of their Camp tour, a safe, protected and somehow also electric space was created in the venue that Thursday night.  As the night’s opener, singer-songwriter Victoria Canal, walked on stage, sat on a stool and […]

A Nashville night with Nick Cave is just what we needed

In the hallowed halls of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a captivating evening of music would forever change my musical tastes. Nick Cave, the enigmatic and revered icon of alt rock music, graced the legendary stage alongside Radiohead bassist, Colin Greenwood. After the first song “Girl In Amber”, Nick Cave would take a moment to address the […]

Reggae Rise Up – Las Vegas 2023: Day Two

A musical mirage in the desert, turned Reality hit hard in Las Vegas, a city known for its neon lights and lively entertainment. Downtown Las Vegas became the backdrop for a mellower kind of magic as the Reggae Rise Up festival took center stage for day two in Sin City. The festival started with Ocean Beach’s, […]

Reggae Rise Up – Las Vegas 2023: Day One

Reggae music lovers from across the nation converged on the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on October 6, 2023, for the highly-anticipated Reggae Rise Up Las Vegas festival. The day kicked off under the desert sun with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 88 degrees, but the heat couldn’t deter the passionate crowd eager to immerse […]

Oceans Calling 2023: Day Two

There was something electric buzzing in the salty air blowing northeast up the Delmarva Peninsula on this unforgettable Saturday. Festival-goers were still glowing from the inaugural splendor of Oceans Calling day one extravaganza the day before. The collective energy was palpable. Not even the low pressure storm system migrating up the coast could deter the […]

Rebels & Renegades 2023: Day Three

The final day of the Rebels & Renegades Music Festival in Monterey, California, marked the culmination of an unforgettable weekend of music, with a diverse lineup that ensured there was something for everyone. The day began with Peter One, whose old-school, mellow sound provided a soothing start to the day, allowing festival-goers to ease into […]

Rocksteady Campout 2023: Day Two

The day two line up made it hard to tell that summer had officially ended, considering local bands Dub Force 5, Planting Seeds, Kruel Summer and Street Urchinz, all brought the heat! Cydeways, a vibrant band hailing from Santa Barbara, California graced the stage with their eclectic blend of alternative rock and reggae to close […]

Rocksteady Campout 2023: Day One

As the days grew shorter and the nights a touch crisper, the Rocksteady Adventures Campout, marked the perfect farewell to another beautiful summer. Nestled in the heart of gold country, this event promised an unforgettable experience that combined soulful music, the warmth of community, the breathtaking scenery of the California foothills and oak trees. The […]