Roger Waters gets under LA’s skin

After all that was happening in the entertainment industry over the last couple years, we are finally able to attend all the postponed shows that got pushed back by COVID. There is a special feeling when you hold your tickets for almost three years and the day finally arrives. To see not just a band […]

The Beaches wins hearts in Washington D.C.

I was recently introduced to this outstanding Canadian girl band called The Beaches. They are currently on tour with Hotel Fiction. It was my first time at Pearl Street and it instantly became one of my favorite local venues. Its rustic aesthetic and outdoor bar are some of my favorite things about it. Both bands […]

Stick Figure sells out Santa Cruz’s Catalyst Club in 48 seconds

Wednesday, October 5th was a very special night in Santa Cruz, California when Stick Figure brought his album release show to the Catalyst Club to celebrate the latest studio album, Wisdom, released on September 9th, 2022. Typically, you can normally catch the Billboard chart-topping reggae sensation Stick Figure headlining festivals or touring extensively on larger stages. The […]

Alexisonfire & Fall of Troy storm SOMA San Diego

In their eager return after music’s big pause, Alexisonfire brought Fall of Troy to shred at SOMA San Diego. With a simple two-band set, us 30 somethings (which make up the majority of the fan base) were super thrilled to basically have our cake and eat it, too.  When Fall of Troy took the stage, […]

Bring Me The Horizon rocks the Kia Forum in LA

UK hardcore legends Bring Me the Horizon brought their Post Human World Tour to the Kia Forum in LA, alongside Knocked Loose, grandson and siiickbrain. With a lineup like this, I knew it was going to be a show to go early to and prepare myself. All these guys are known for their rowdy (although […]

Shame and Viagra Boys pummel Nashville

A few days ago I saw a question posted on Reddit, asking: “What is a hill you are willing to die on?” This essentially means you have established an opinion or conviction you believe so wholeheartedly that it’s almost unshakeable. At the time, I didn’t really have a good answer, so I just scrolled past […]

Charlotte Sands throws a tantrum in San Diego

You may have heard of Charlotte Sands… she’s opened for emo legends My Chemical Romance, The Maine and YUNGBLUD, and has also collaborated on songs with The Maine, UnderOath and Sleeping with Sirens. If you haven’t, I highly suggest you catch up. Charlotte brought her first headlining tour — Love and Other Lies — to […]

Elder Island hypnotizes at San Diego’s CRSSD Festival 2022

As Elder Island prepares for the drop of their new Additions Attachments EP later this month, the Bristol UK-based electronic-pop trio spent the summer making their mark on many festivals and venues around the world — from the Pineapple Ball in the Dominican Republic, the MS DOCKVILLE in Germany and even here in sunny San […]

Nova Twins sells out 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis

English rockers Nova Twins sold out the Minneapolis date of their Supernova Tour. On October 8th, 2022, fans wrapped around the building at the 7th Street Entry, leading up to showtime in anticipation of the dynamic duo’s return to the city. Minneapolis natives Gully Boys opened the show. Although the band’s roots are in the […]

Lamb of God sets Minneapolis ablaze

The Armory in Minneapolis buzzed with energy on September 28th, 2022, as fans packed in for Lamb of God’s Omens Tour. The lineup consisted of several metal favorites, all of which frequently headline their own tours. For each of these bands to be performing on the same bill on a non-festival tour — that’s special!  […]

Jack Johnson turns Hollywood Bowl upside down

On October 1st, Jack Johnson and two openers took the stage at The Hollywood Bowl, ready to entertain a packed house of fans. The night started out with a groovy and soulful performance from Ron Artis II and Thunderstorm Artis. Hailing from Hawaii, Artis set the tone of a music-filled night of swaying and getting […]

Godsmack sounds the alarm in Vegas

When we saw Godsmack and Otherwise were coming to Vegas, we knew that meant another Mother/Daughter road trip with thermometer debates and $10 tattoos! We left San Diego at 7:30AM, scanned our apps for cheapest gas (Costco for the win!) and headed to Vegas! We started a tradition of getting $10 tattoos at Koolsville (right […]

Panic! at the Disco takes vengeance on St. Louis

Panic! at the Disco made a stop in St. Louis on their Viva Las Vengeance tour. A packed Enterprise Center shook with the screams of excited fans as the show got underway. Kicking off the show was Dallas-based indie band little images, who really caught the crowd off guard with their intense start to the […]

Clutch and friends rock the roof off of Emo’s in Austin, TX

When I first read that Clutch was taking Helmet and Quicksand out on tour, I almost fell out of the chair I was sitting in. It was if the rock gods conspired to combine some of my all-time favorite bands into one amazing tour. A Clutch solo tour would have been enough for me to […]