Windy City Smokeout Music Festival 2023: Day One

The 2023 Windy City Smokeout Music Festival descended upon the heart of Chicago, Illinois, captivating audiences with a remarkable display of country music mastery. Set against the towering facade of the United Center, this year’s festival delivered an unforgettable experience for fans seeking a tantalizing blend of soul-stirring melodies and a true country atmosphere. From […]

Emo lovers unite for Yellowcard in San Diego

On August 1st, 2023, Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego turned into a haven for nostalgic emo music lovers, as Yellowcard celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Ocean Avenue. The beautiful outdoor event was made even more special with the presence of talented opening acts This Wild Life, Anberlin, and Mayday […]

A Danny Elfman experience leaves San Diego stunned

There are few who deny that what Danny Elfman does, he is the best. A singer-songwriter, a film composer, a keyboardist, percussionist, an 80s icon… by 2023, what hasn’t Danny Elfman tried his hand at? Turns out, he’s not finished. What started as a pre-pandemic inkling has turned into the most eye-capturing, enveloping experience the […]

Yungblud unleashes pandemonium on St. Louis

The St. Louis Music Park was primed for an upheaval, and an upheaval it received. A tempest was unleashed upon the outdoor amphitheater that day, and it went by the name of YUNGBLUD. The air crackled with anticipation as the opening acts, Games We Play and The Regrettes, laid the groundwork with their youthful vigor. […]

Bass Camp 2023 set the stage in Reno for EDM lovers

Last weekend, Reno hosted the electrifying Bass Camp VI Festival, an EDM-lover’s dream come true. From Friday, July 29, to Sunday, July 30, the city was alive with the pulsating beats of some of today’s best artists, creating an unforgettable experience for festival-goers. The festival kicked off with a bang on Friday with a series […]

Punk band, X, lit the OC Fair on fire this summer

A warm and humid SoCal summer night set the stage for a musical extravaganza at the Pacific Amphitheater, as three legendary bands took the spotlight and left the audience craving more. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited a night of unforgettable performances. Save Ferris and The English Beat got the […]

Altın Gün introduces Nashville to musical fusion, Anatolian Rock

Altın Gün is a band that has been on my musical radar for quite some time now. I remember hearing their 2018 release On and being blown away by how different their sound was. The band flawlessly combines elements of psychedelic rock and traditional Turkish folk music called Anatolian Rock. When I noticed a tour […]

Parker McCollum adds even more heat to a California summer night

California’s hot summer nights heated up even more at the Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles when country singer Parker McCollum, known for his hit “Burning It Down,” rolled into town with special guest Ian Munsick. The Gold Chain Cowboy singer-songwriter from Texas is currently on tour, supporting his second major label release, “Never Enough.” On […]

And…that’s a wrap on Ballyhoo!’s 2023 summer tour

I am going to let you in on a very obvious, and not-so-secret theory of mine. I am convinced that no matter how big a band gets, no matter how many festivals they play or how many shows they sell out, there will always be a calling to go back and play those small, worn, […]

Artistic evolution experienced during ‘One Strange Night in Orange County’

Fans at the Observatory Grounds in Santa Ana, California went hard on a hot summer night as five diverse acts united for an unparalleled musical experience. The OC music scene reached new heights when the “One Strange Night in Orange County” festival brought together a mesmerizing lineup of goth, punk, electronic, rap, and experimental artists, […]

Comedy meets music at the conclusion of Comic-Con 2023

The final day of Comic-Con 2023 came to a finish for most, but for some, they were treated to one final show of the weekend. Hannibal Buress brought his stand-up comedy and music project, Eshu Tune, to the stage at Music Box in San Diego. The late-notice show was packed from end to end, top […]

Siblings Jesse & Joy sell out Ace of Spades in Sacramento

On July 14, the bustling city of Sacramento welcomed the talented sibling duo Jesse & Joy to the stage at the iconic Ace of Spades venue. The concert, which had been eagerly anticipated, did not disappoint. The sold-out show was a testament to the duo’s enduring popularity, and the energy in the air was palpable […]

The south rose again thanks to The Dead South’s world tour

The winds and the rains came tearing out of the north, down through the suburbs of St. Louis, MO on July 12th, and they brought the dead with them… The Dead South, that is. Playing to a packed house at The Factory, the four-piece folk/bluegrass ensemble from our neighboring country to the north gave everyone […]