The Black Keys have built their whole career — going back to their days as an Akron, Ohio duo — on the combination of Dan Auerback’s blues-soaked guitar work and Patrick Carney’s stripped-down drumming. Getting to see that at an intimate venue like The Factory in St. Louis on July 19th was a great opportunity […]
On July 13th, West Des Moines fans gathered at the Val Air Ballroom for an unforgettable night of international metal, with face-melting riffs as hot as the heat outside. With support from Entheos and Crystal Lake, Jinjer’s Duél North America Tour emphasized technical precision, emotional intensity, and sheer live power. Fans buzzed in anticipation for […]
There are some summer nights you wish you could keep in your pocket forever. Warm weather, live music, your favorite people, and not a single thing to worry about. That’s exactly what Iration has does to their show audiences. To kick off the OC Fairgrounds summer season, the Iration boys brought that vibe to the […]
Let’s get weird — it’s Les Claypool night! Marketed as “Claypool Gold”, Les Claypool brought not one, not two, but three of his bands to town on June 1st, complete with the prodigal son Sean Lennon to boot. The place to be was Gallagher Square at Petco Park, home of the Padres, smack dab in […]
I walked into Bridgestone Arena genuinely excited this past week. For starters, it would be my first time seeing openers Nova Twins and, while I’ve had a few opportunities to catch their shows in the past, I’ve never made it, so I was thrilled to finally see them live on a big stage. Second, I […]
Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival just wrapped up in Chicago and we have a lot to share about Day One! The Salt Shed opened its doors on May 23rd to let fans roam the entire venue. The setup was complete with indoor and outdoor stages, a food court, a market, an arcade, balcony viewing areas, […]
May 24th, 2026 kicked off Day Three of everyone’s favorite reggae meets hip hop music festival in Monterey — California Roots. And what a wild ride it turned out to be! After two full days of frivolity, Sunday started off with Kyle Smith aggressively assuming the Bowl Stage; his mix of reggae riddims and punk […]
Forrest Frank is, objectively, the most iconic CCM artist of our time. I hear his music all the time at my church. If I mention his name to my friends, they are guaranteed to say “I love Forrest Frank!” What a treat it was to have the opportunity to attend his Detroit show and worship […]
The grittiest hip hop came to the Garden AMP in Garden Grove, California, as Wu-Tang Clan legend GZA celebrated his classic 1995 album Liquid Swords by performing the record in its entirety backed by the funky, soul-influenced instrumentation of Phunky Nomads. Long-time hip hop heads all over LA and OC came into the venue wearing […]
Acoustic shows belong to the kind of people who know every single word. Satsang fans tend to be that way: deeply loyal humans that are drawn in by music that feels less like entertainment and more like a conversation that they desperately need to have. This particular occasion gave them plenty to feel good about, […]
Saturday, May 23rd kicked off Day Two of year 15 for the California Roots festival at the famous Monterey Fairgrounds. Fans were lined up and running to the rail, right at daybreak, ready to listen and vibe to all the wonderful bands the day had in store. Benny Ranks kicked the day off on the Bowl […]
If there was one word to describe this year’s Reggae on the Creek festival — unity. On May 9th, music fans gathered at Green River Taproom in Winters, California for a full day of reggae rhythms, delicious food, craft vendors, and heartfelt community. This family-friendly fest packed a diverse lineup, showcasing both rising artists and […]
On the evening of May 27th, alt rock band The Last Dinner Party brought their From The Pyre Tour to The Fox Theater in Oakland. From The Pyre is the sophomore album from the London-based quintet, hot off the heels from their debut album Prelude to Ecstacy, featuring their breakout single “Nothing Matters”. Chances are, if you listened to […]
Even though I love hip hop music, especially underground and independent hip hop, I rarely ever actually go to a hip hop show. Nothing against it — it just isn’t really something I do. But when some of the most successful independent hip hop artists of all time come to my town, you know I’m […]
This past Friday night, I had the absolute pleasure of heading to one of the coolest music venues in the country. I’m talking, of course, about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. The Caverns is a unique venue in that it is essentially a cave, converted into an amazing music space. When I arrived, the staff […]
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