When I think back to the summer of 2011, one night stands out as a highlight of live rock ‘n’ roll: seeing 38 Special tear…
Arcade Fire at Coachella 2014 – April 13, 2014
When Arcade Fire closed out the first weekend of Coachella 2014 on April 13, they didn’t just play a headlining set—they delivered a full-blown communal…
Anthrax at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center – August 3, 2018
I’ve seen a lot of heavy shows over the years, but nothing quite prepares you for the controlled chaos of an Anthrax performance. On August…
Alice in Chains at Musikfest 2015 – August 16, 2015
When I think back to the summer of 2015, one of the absolute highlights was seeing Alice in Chains headline Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. On…
Alice Cooper at the Borgata Event Center – October 24, 2014
I’ve been to plenty of shows over the years, but nothing quite matches the thrill of an Alice Cooper concert. On October 24, 2014, I…
No Doubt at Universal Amphitheatre – Universal City, CA – June 29, 2004
The night was electric. The Universal Amphitheatre was packed, the crowd buzzing with anticipation. As the lights dimmed and the first notes of “Just a…
Chicago Live at Turning Stone – July 2, 2010
There are concerts where you go in expecting a solid night of nostalgia and walk away with far more than you bargained for. Seeing Chicago…
Blue Öyster Cult Live at Chevrolet Court – New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY – August 27, 2010
There’s something undeniably thrilling about seeing a band whose songs have become part of the DNA of classic rock. Blue Öyster Cult have been carrying…
America Live at Vernon Downs – July 5, 2012
There are concerts that remind you why certain bands have endured for decades, and then there are shows like America’s appearance at Vernon Downs on…
Aretha Franklin at Syracuse Jazz Fest – July 18, 2015
I’ve been to my fair share of festivals, but the night Aretha Franklin took the stage at the 2015 Syracuse Jazz Fest stands in a…