Dope Lemon fans go mental in Nashville

Hot on the heels of the release of their 4th studio album “Kimosabe”, Australia’s Dope Lemon wrapped up their most recent headlining tour at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl. Prior to Saturday, I had always assumed that Dope Lemon was some type of secret that only a select few of my most knowledgeable music friends knew about. […]

Reliving the past 2 decades with Story of the Year

On a crisp November evening in San Diego, music enthusiasts gathered at the Observatory North Park for a trip down memory lane with Story of The Year, as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their breakout album Page Avenue. The highly anticipated 20 Years of Page Ave tour promised a nostalgic journey, featuring a full […]

Punk in the Park 2023: Day One

On the vibrant day of November 4th, 2023, the sprawling Oak Canyon Park in Orange County, California, transformed into a punk haven as thousands of fervent punk enthusiasts flocked to experience the third edition of Punk in the Park. The event promised an exhilarating lineup of more than 30 incredible bands, a Vans Pro Skate […]

Bela Pierce takes San Diego on evocative musical journey

Bela Pierce is a rising star in the world of music, and she recently graced the Southern California leg of Baby Jake’s Aren’t We Ever Going To Be More Than Friends Tour with her captivating presence. Top Shelf Music had the privilege of not only experiencing her live performance but also delving into the intriguing […]

Andy Grammer concludes 2023 national tour at home in LA

Concluding his nationwide tour of joy and optimism, Andy Grammer graced the stage at the Ace Hotel Theatre on the 2nd of November, radiating positivity that had become synonymous with his performances throughout the U.S. The evening began with Patrick Martin setting the stage alight with his inspiring set. As a young artist, Martin effortlessly […]

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 […]