Alabama Shakes • The Mann Center – September 17, 2015
I walked into The Mann Center that night with a mix of excitement and curiosity. I’d seen Alabama Shakes before, but this
Aimee Mann • Club Helsinki, Hudson, NY — April 18, 2013
I walked into Club Helsinki with high expectations. It’s one of those smaller, intimate venues where you feel like the artist is
Aimee Mann • The Town Hall, NYC — December 10, 2015
I got to The Town Hall that night already in a decent mood: excited, because Aimee Mann is one of those songwriters
Aerosmith at Ovation Hall – Atlantic City, NJ – November 23, 2012
I still get that electric buzz just thinking about stepping into Ovation Hall that night. The lobby was a stirring blend—Aerosmith jerseys,
Aerosmith at the New York State Fair – Mohegan Sun Grandstand, Syracuse, NY – August 26, 2010
I still get a rush when I think back to walking into the Grandstand that night. The fairground buzz was humming—people wandered
Aerosmith at McLennan Park (Big Music Fest) – Kitchener, ON – July 13, 2014
I can still feel that buzz from the moment I walked into McLennan Park that night. The air was dense with excitement—fans
No Doubt at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY – June 27, 2009
I remember the night vividly—not just because it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever attended, but because I was absolutely
Billy Joel at Bryce Jordan Center, University Park – December 5, 2014
Some concerts feel like events. Others feel like history. Billy Joel’s performance at the Bryce Jordan Center on December 5, 2014, was
Dropkick Murphy’s – Boston Calling 2023
Bananarama – Playstation Theater 2018
Gorillaz at TD Garden, October 2022
When Gorillaz hit TD Garden in October 2022, the air buzzed with a kind of electric anticipation that only a band as
Roger Waters – Boston 2022
Deftones – Mohegan Sun Arena – May 2022
There’s something about a Deftones show that hits differently from any other rock or metal band. It’s not just the volume or
Thomas Dolby – World Cafe 2012
The Moody Blues – Turning Stone Resort Casino, August 2009
I’ve been to plenty of shows where nostalgia was the main draw, but this Moody Blues concert at Turning Stone in August
The Doobie Brothers – Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY – July 2, 2010
eeing The Doobie Brothers live is like being handed a time machine fueled by harmony, groove, and pure California soul. When I
38 Special Live at Artpark Amphitheater – Lewiston, NY – June 12, 2011
When I think back to the summer of 2011, one night stands out as a highlight of live rock ‘n’ roll: seeing
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
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
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
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
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
Barenaked Ladies – CMAC 2010
Gin Blossoms – Houston 2013
Phish – Deer Creek 8-8-21
Depeche Mode – Revel Ovation Hall 2013
ZZ Top – Downtown Houston – February 2017
There are bands that feel woven into the fabric of a city, and then there’s ZZ Top—Houston’s own bearded, blues-drenched legends whose
Allman Brothers – Beacon Theater 2013
Anthrax – Dome Arena 2018
Fitz & the Tantrums – Electric Factory 2013
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
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
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
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
No Doubt at Intersection of 1st Ave & Broadway – Nashville, TN – October 14, 2002
The night was electric. The Intersection of 1st Avenue and Broadway in Nashville was alive with energy as No Doubt took the
Ben Folds – CMAC 2018
Faith No More – Houston 2015
George Clinton & P Funk All-Stars – Houston 2018
David Byrne – Houston 2018
Beck – Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston – March 2018
There’s a particular kind of electricity that rolls through Eleanor Tinsley Park during a spring show, the kind that comes from warm
Violent Femmes – House of Blues – May 2019
Seeing Violent Femmes in 2019 feels less like attending a nostalgia act and more like stepping into a living, breathing American songbook
The Black Keys – Wells Fargo Center – October 2019
There’s a particular electricity that fills a venue like the Wells Fargo Center when a band like The Black Keys hits the
Dropkick Murphys – Wells Fargo Center – December 2019
There’s a special kind of energy that hits a big arena when the Dropkick Murphys storm the stage, and on a cold
Elton John – Wells Fargo Center 2019
B-52s – Forest Hills 2018
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – House of Blues – July 2018
There’s something special about seeing The Mighty Mighty Bosstones in a place as intimate and energetic as the House of Blues. They’re
Electric Light Orchestra – Houston 2018
Echo & the Bunnymen – Houston 2018
Fishbone – Houston 2018
Everclear – Houston 2017
Fastball – Houston 2017
Alice Cooper – Darien Lake 2016
Guns N’ Roses – Houston 2016
