Back to the 70s with Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg in Santa Ana

Okay, okay, okay… out of all the bands that played The Observatory in Santa Ana on September 11th, 2022, only Marky Ramone’s original band, the Ramones, were from the 70s, but c’mon — D.I. was created in 1982! That’s close enough right?! Las Vegas band JERK! opened up the night and really started the show […]

Daughtry blesses Erie with the gift of rock

The Dearly Beloved Tour made a stop in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania at the historical Warner Theatre. It was a show unlike any other. Pop Evil, a rock band from Michigan, opened up and got the crowd riled by coming out to their new song “Eye of the Storm”. They continued to drive the crowd wild as they played […]

Florence & the Machine astounds all in Boston

In the almost 30 years I have spent attending concerts, I have seen many legendary shows. Names like Ozzy Osborne, Nine Inch Nails, Katy Perry and Brian Wilson have collectively blown my mind with their live shows and created concert moments I will never forget. This past Wednesday at Boston’s TD Garden, I witnessed Florence […]

The Pretty Reckless rocks The Wiltern in LA

On September 9th, 2022, The Pretty Reckless headlined a show at a historic 90-year-old venue called The Wiltern in Los Angeles. They were supported by rocker Ayron Jones. I was really excited to have the opportunity to shoot at The Wiltern; I’d never seen or shot show here, so it was a cool new experience. The Wiltern and […]

Goo Goo Dolls plays all the classics in Santa Barbara

On September 3rd, the Santa Barbara Bowl was blessed to host early 2000s alt-rockers the Goo Goo Dolls, along with special guests Blue October. Blue October, an American rock band from Houston, started off the evening with their authentic and brand of rock-and-roll. Their sound varies from dark and depressing jams to upbeat and danceable […]

UK sensation Conor Maynard performs live in Los Angeles

Built in 1936 and in the Miracle Mile of Los Angeles stands the historic El Rey Theatre. There, on September 10th, you would have found fans lined up under a colorful illuminated marquee, patiently waiting to enter to the venue for the Continued 2022 World Tour. The tour is a double-feature consisting of R&B, soul, […]

Escape the Fate rocks Basement Transmissions in Erie, PA

Escape the Fate — a rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada — played live in Erie, Pennsylvania at Basement Transmissions. The band has come a long way since forming in 2004 and has continued to churn out heavy metal bangers over the last 18 years. Even though almost all of their founding members have been […]

Twenty One Pilots makes it snow in St. Louis

Live music is absolutely incredible, isn’t it? There is something genuinely remarkable about the way a packed house can produce an energy that transfers from person to person so fluidly. It is unlike almost anything else in this world. It finds ways to bring humans together in a way that — next to probably only […]

The Shins celebrates 21 years since first album in St. Louis

The Shins celebrated the 21st anniversary of their debut album Oh, Inverted World at The Factory in St. Louis. Accompanied by folk-country trio Joseph, The Shins spent the night reminding fans of the staying power of their body of work. Joseph started the show off beautifully. The band is composed of three sisters, all singing […]

Shinedown sends shockwaves through St. Louis

While out on the road supporting their seventh studio album, Planet Zero, American rock veterans Shinedown stopped off in Missouri to visit St. Louis on September 5th and utterly rocked the house down at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. It was a rock music lover’s dream as the band pressed on with a tremendous mix of […]

Michael Franti’s stormy performance at Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Bringing your kid to a concert on a school night is the coolest thing ever. Just ask Michael Franti and all the kids that got to jam out with their parents this at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida the other night… They’d most likely tell you it was an experience of a lifetime. Though […]

Boots & Brews Festival 2022: Santa Clarita

It was a very warm and sunny, beautiful Saturday on September 3rd in Santa Clarita, California, with fans lined up outside the gates and ready for another amazing run of Boots & Brews Country Music Festival. This stop on the traveling tour boasted an incredible lineup, featuring some phenomenal talents Avery Anna, Blanco Brown, Morgan […]

A magical night with Jack Johnson in Lake Tahoe

It was a beautiful evening in Lake Tahoe and such a great day to escape the 110 degree heat in the Sacramento Valley to witness legends performing live — Jack Johnson and Ziggy Marley! Harvey’s outdoor arena is set amongst the pine trees and the sky was the perfect backdrop for Jack’s Meet the Moonlight […]

She Wants Revenge takes over Los Angeles for two nights

If there’s anyone that can bring the goths out in 100-degree heat, it’s She Wants Revenge. Ending their final dates of their west coast dates for their Disappear Tour, She Wants Revenge gave Los Angeles a special two-night performance, selling out The Fonda on both August 31st and September 1st. Reviving and reliving the youths […]

Pitbull’s electric stage energy sells out St. Louis

Pitbull brought the party to a sold-out crowd at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in St. Louis, Missouri. Joined by Iggy Azalea on the Can’t Stop Us Now Tour, the two pop sensations showed that they know how to put on a show. It was a surprisingly young audience packed onto the lawn of the amphitheater as […]