There is something special about seeing a show at the Hollywood Bowl, especially on a cool fall evening. On this night, the legendary musician and composer Danny Elfman performed an amazing career retrospective show, spanning nearly 50 years of his musical journey. It was an evening that mixed his amazing years with Oingo Boingo, his […]
START Los Angeles hosted a big public celebration of Holly Randall’s iconic career, as she launched her much-anticipated photography book Dynasty on September 22nd. Attendees were treated to an experience of Randall’s evocative and intimate work, as her best pieces from the book were displayed across the gallery in stunning fashion. Known for shaping the […]
When he’s not producing some of the world’s most sought after artists, like Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Lorde, and The 1975, just to name a few, Jack Antonoff is fronting the band Bleachers who has just released their fourth studio album earlier this year. Though he’s working with pop music’s elite and cementing his […]
There’s the Beatles… and then there’s everything else. This is the mantra I have lived by my entire life. With two of the Fab Four already taken from this planet, Paul and Ringo are all that’s left for me to catch a glimpse of a band that changed music history—and parts of US history—as we […]
Sunday, July 28th was fun, fun, fun in the California sun with The Beach Boys, who made their return to San Jose after nearly 60 years, last playing on February 26th, 1965 at San Jose’s Civic Center. The Beach Boys are currently led by the band’s co-founder and lead singer Mike Love. Along with Mike […]
Tuesday, July 2nd was a very, VERY HOT day in Wheatland, CA at the Toyota Amphitheatre. With the temperature soaring around 110 degrees, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Paula Abdul, and New Kids On The Block pressed onward with the Magic Summer Tour, ready to transport the packed house back to the days of their youth. Only this […]
On June 4th, T-Pain’s sold-out Mansion In Wiscansin Party made a stop at the Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. This wasn’t merely a night of live music, it was a house party with 2,500 people and elaborate production, curated and hosted by the Nappy Boy himself. With support from up-and-coming rappers from his label, […]
Wonderfront Festival 2024 burst into life on its first day in San Diego with a spectacular display of musical talent, scenic beauty, and vibrant energy. This year’s lineup, a testament to the festival’s commitment to diversity, promised an eclectic mix of genres and artists, and Day One was utterly packed and delivered beyond expectations. With […]
Tuesday, May 28th marked the kickoff of Shoreline Amphitheatre‘s summer concert series in Mountain View, CA — starting with Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits Tour! Opening the night at 7pm and playing a half-hour set was Royal & the Serpent from Los Angeles. Fresh off opening for Demi Lovato and then Fall Out Boy, Royal & […]
Goldenvoice presented the third annual Cruel World Fest once again in Pasadena, California on Saturday May 11th, 2024 — with more agreeable weather this time around! Despite slightly cooler temperatures (and no sign of lightning like last year, thank god), it still was hot enough for attendees to be seeking shade and lots of lemonade […]
You know summer has arrived when you walk in the gates of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, always taking place the first weekend of May and always right on the water. Attendees were able to sleep in a bit or even take an early Friday morning shift, with this year kicking off at a convenient […]
With sunkissed shoulders and blistered feet, festival-goers gathered at the Empire Polo Club grounds for another day of music, surprises, and unforgettable moments. Unlike the star-studded spectacle of Weekend One, Day Two of Coachella Weekend Two was all about the music, drawing dedicated fans eager to immerse themselves in the diverse lineup of artists. The […]
Top Shelf has never had the pleasure of attending the catalyst of all Goldenvoice festivals… until this year. Of course, we’re talking the alpha, the omega, COACHELLA! Spanning two weekends in the sun-soaked Empire Polo Club grounds just south of Palm Springs, Coachella has become synonymous with the quintessential festival experience — the Maserati of […]
It’s here — another two glorious weekends at Coachella! While Weekend One-ers are gearing up for the great unveiling of the 2024 installment, let’s look at a few not-so-obvious thrill spots and chill spots that await attendees of both weekends. Sure, the music’s great. But what else? Between the iconic ferris wheel and the controlled […]
East Bay punk legends Green Day played a very special hometown show at San Francisco’s famed venue, The Fillmore, on April 2nd. Marking their first performance in the Bay Area since their headlining performance at the music festival Outside Lands in 2022, the event was a fundraiser for the United Nations’ Right Here Right Now […]
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