Dallas Reggae Festival: Day Three

The Dallas Reggae Festival in Addison, Texas continued on to its third and final installment on a picturesque Easter Sunday. Fully expected, the ticket-holders were a lot slower to gather, presumably at services and family gatherings (Easter eggs don’t find themselves, you know). Nevertheless, there was still an impressive number of people that decided to […]

Sacramento has electrifying night with Rauw Alejandro

Rauw Alejandro took the stage at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, CA on his world tour promoting his latest album Saturno, which was released in November. The concert drew in over 10,000 fans, all eagerly anticipating the mix of reggaeton and pop that Rauw Alejandro has become known for. The show was an electrifying […]

A chat with multi-dimensional Florida band, Element 7

Element 7 is a rock band based out of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Lead singer, Joshua Dean, has been doing festivals and shows all over Florida and is considered a staple of the local music scene, touring with his acoustic harmonies fused with rock, metal, folk and opera. Joshua has been writing and playing music since […]

Dallas Reggae Festival: Day Two

The first day DRF was in the books. After what seemed like a nap at the hotel, I was up early to unload memory cards and jot down some notes about the previous day’s happenings. I had my usual “festival breakfast” (coffee, bananas, and whatever pastry the hotel has to offer) before getting ready to […]

A stellar night of Bumpin Uglies

I hit the photojournalistic jackpot! What started as a simple photo pass request to shoot the final west coast show on the Bumpin Uglies’ Mid-Atlantic Dub Tour resulted in an exclusive interview with frontman, Brandon Hardesty, access to the VIP meet and greet (including a B-Hard acoustic set), plus all access– meaning they allowed me […]

Papadosio captivates Syracuse with its otherwordly soundscapes

Papadosio, the five-piece progressive rock band from Asheville, North Carolina, played a mesmerizing show at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, New York on a chilly Friday night. The venue was packed with fans eagerly anticipating the band’s unique sound which blends elements of rock, electronica and improvisational music. As the lights dimmed and the crowd […]

100 gecs shows St. Louis how to get down

Hot on the heels of the release of their second studio album, 100 gecs hit the stage at The Pageant in St. Louis the other night amid one of the craziest storms I have ever witnessed. As I was walking up to the venue, rain was pouring, and the sky was filled with lightning bolts […]

Spencer Sutherland takes his tour to Nashville for an unforgettable night

The Nashville stop of Spencer Sutherland’s In His Mania Tour was an evening packed with high kicks and screams. The night began with big, bouncing bleach blonde curls sported by the first opener, Michael Minelli. Minelli took the stage solo and commanded the attention of the room as a one-man show. The Los Angeles-based artist’s […]

The Wailers unite reggae lovers in Missouri with message of one love

The Wailers, led by reggae royalty Aston Barrett Jr. on drums, brought the spirit of Bob Marley and the heart of Jamaica with them all the way to St. Louis, MO on April 12th at The Old Rock House. In the shadow of The Gateway Arch, the venue was sold out and packed to the […]

Microwave brings it to the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles

Photography by Kenny Jusino Psychedelic emo-rock band Microwave had the heads of fans banging and the floors of El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California shaking this past Tuesday, 4/11. With the help of openers Mothé, Delta Sleep, and Oso Oso, the show provided a musical haven for those who appreciate the complexity and variety […]

Sting delivers epic 21 song set for fans in Sacramento

Sting‘s recent show at the Hard Rock Casino in Wheatland, CA was a night to remember for his fans. The legendary musician was on tour with his son Joe Sumner, who opened the show with a powerful performance of his own. The sold-out show featured 21 songs from Sting’s solo work and hits from his […]

Sullivan King brings Throne of Blood tour to San Diego

It was a headbangers ball at Soma San Diego on April 8th thanks to Sullivan King’s Thrones of Blood Tour, in support of his respective album Thrones of Blood. The metalcore master himself brought along a crew of likeminded artists to round out a full evening at the popular Point Loma venue. Vastive, Benda, and […]

Blaine the Mono chats with us about latest album, ‘Virago’

Orlando’s finest, Blaine the Mono, dropped its new album Virago and it is well worth the listen. It’s thought provoking, and the music is so addictive. Beautifully aggressive, led by female front-woman, Randi Stickles and the band collectively create memorable lyrics accompanied by a sound that is rarely heard. This band is unequivocally one of best […]

The Expendables sell out Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA

Reggae rock band, The Expendables from Santa Cruz, CA sold out Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA on Saturday, March 25th. Singer and guitar player Geoff Weers said that the last time they were here they played a free show in the park. Roseville was definitely excited to have them back in town. The Expendables […]