Rebels & Renegades 2023: Day Two

Day Two of the Rebels and Renegades Music Festival in picturesque Monterey, California, proved to be an electrifying continuation of the musical journey that had begun the previous day. The stages lit up with a diverse array of talent that left the audience yearning for more. The day kicked off with JD Clayton, and while […]

Mission Bayfest 2023: a weekend rager in San Diego

DAY 1 DAY 2 Bayfest is a twice-yearly festival that has worked its way into the fabric of the San Diego music scene — and with good reason. Alternating between Waterfront Park downtown and Mariner’s Point in Pacific Beach (the latter aptly named ‘Mission Bayfest‘), the mostly reggae-packed fest has morphed from a casual one-day, […]

ODESZA electrifies San Diego with all-star EDM openers

As an avid fan of ODESZA since back in their early days (and of EDM music), I was thrilled to hear that they were embarking on a North American tour! Their unique sound and electrifying performances have earned them a dedicated following, and I couldn’t wait to experience their music live. So, when they announced […]

Oceans Calling 2023: Day One

Of A Revolution (O.A.R.) and industry titan C3 Presents partnered with the town of Ocean City in Maryland to host the first annual Oceans Calling Music Festival. After two grueling years, battling mother nature, through hurricane seasons, navigating uncharted waters, breaking new barriers and against all odds Oceans Callings planted a forever flag on the […]

Sound on Sound 2023: Day Two

Sound On Sound day two kicked off with bright skies, and even brighter spirits. While the previous day’s cloudiness did nothing to dull the experience, having the sun shining and the bright blue of the sky beam down helped refresh the energy of the returning attendees. The mud dried up and the fans swapped rain […]

Sound On Sound 2023: Day One

Though day one of the Sound On Sound music festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut might have been delayed by a few hours due to rain – that did nothing to dull the spirits of its almost 35,000 attendees. Lining up all around Seaside Park was a sea of rain jackets and Red Hot Chili Peppers merchandising, […]

Rebels & Renegades 2023: Day One

The first day of the Rebels & Renegades music festival at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in California was nothing short of a spectacular musical journey, marked by unforgettable performances and a vibrant atmosphere that left the crowd buzzing with excitement. Those familiar with Good Vibez should know by now to expect nothing […]

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 […]

Arctic Monkeys bring relentless energy to San Francisco

In support of their seventh studio album The Car, Arctic Monkeys brought their North American Tour to San Francisco’s Chase Center on September 26, 2023. I’ve been a fan of Arctic Monkeys since I was 12 or 13 years old and it was such an incredible and surreal experience to be able to photograph this […]

Female fronted co-headliners, Bishop Briggs and Misterwives slay in St. Louis

This weekend in Saint Louis kicked off with The Don’t Look Down Tour, a stellar co-headline effort from Bishop Briggs & Misterwives. Fans gathered at The Pageant on Friday night for an electrifying night of dancing and empowerment and a slice of what Mandy Lee, singer of Misterwives, excitedly described as the “first all-female fronted […]

Alta Music Festival 2023

This past weekend the first ever Alta Music Festival was held at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, featuring a mix of Cali reggae and hip-hop with acts like E-40 and Dirty Heads gracing the stage. The background was the beach, the ground was grass, and the parking was a breeze — Alta truly had everything. […]

Saint Motel and Echosmith deliver indie-pop dream line up

It was an electrifying Tuesday night in San Diego when Echosmith opened for Saint Motel at The Observatory in North Park. The crowd buzzed with anticipation as they prepared for the indie-pop combination of dreams.  As Echosmith took the stage, the three siblings launched into a high energy yet vulnerable collection of 2010s throwbacks, newer […]