The Interrupters, Flogging Molly, and Friends Bring a Summer Storm to D.C. – Review and Photos

Photos and Review By Porter Byers On a stormy June 22 in D.C. there was no better place to rock the night away than the Anthem in D.C. This includes, in my opinion, the fact that Mötley Crü and Def Leppard were playing up the road. “How about that Joan Jett though?” Flogging Molly’s frontman Dave King… Read More The Interrupters, Flogging Molly, and Friends Bring a Summer Storm to D.C. – Review and Photos

X and The Psychedelic Furs’ Strong New Albums Inspire Superb Boston Performance – Review

By Max Stewart Los Angeles punk icons X have set sail for the summer, supporting English new wave act The Psychedelic Furs for a number of dates in theatres across North America. One of their first few shows was at Boston’s House of Blues, a night where I anticipated a mostly-Generation X crowd locked in… Read More X and The Psychedelic Furs’ Strong New Albums Inspire Superb Boston Performance – Review

Zac Brown Band’s Georgia Homecoming Concert Shines Light on John Driskell Hopkins’ ALS Diagnosis and Hop On A Cure Foundation

by Max Stewart Georgia’s own Zac Brown Band have been a mainstay in the country music world since 2009, bringing an authentic spin to a mainstream country genre that oftentimes feels watered-down and uninspired. With hints of bluegrass, rock (see collaborations with Chris Cornell and Dave Grohl), reggae and even soul, Zac Brown Band always… Read More Zac Brown Band’s Georgia Homecoming Concert Shines Light on John Driskell Hopkins’ ALS Diagnosis and Hop On A Cure Foundation

Stick Figure’s Elite Summertime Vibes in Outer Banks, NC – Review and Photos

By Sean Chagnon – Eye of the Storm Photography  Summer is that time of year when those longer days and warmer temperatures call us to get outside, and there’s not much better than an outdoor concert or hitting the beach. Lucky for us folks in the mid-Atlantic, Vusic OBX has curated a fantastic lineup of… Read More Stick Figure’s Elite Summertime Vibes in Outer Banks, NC – Review and Photos

Failure to Launch, Successfully

By Tyler Sterling Minutes before Failure stepped onto the venue’s launchpad, the audience gathered eagerly at ground control. Backstage, the trio covered their ascent checklist for the long journey ahead.  Altitude tracker? Check.  Hydraulic pump? Check, check.   Fuel cells? And, that’s a check. Kelli Scott’s drum kit was at an elevated position in the middle… Read More Failure to Launch, Successfully

The Black Crowes’ Georgia Homecoming Show alongside Drivin N Cryin, Charlie Starr & Rick Richards – Photos & Recap

Photos by Ryan Swerdlin A joyous night of southern rock ‘n’ roll was had on Father’s Day in Georgia. At the greater Atlanta venue of Ameris Bank Ampitheater, Atlanta’s own The Black Crowes were supported by another ATL rock outfit Drivin N Cryin in the sweet summer heat. Chis and Rich Robinson played a full… Read More The Black Crowes’ Georgia Homecoming Show alongside Drivin N Cryin, Charlie Starr & Rick Richards – Photos & Recap

Mind Ease with The Kind Thieves in D.C.

By Porter Byers The Kind Thieves will steal your attention and your expectations. But they are nice about it. In my case, they stole what my body wanted to be a calm and relaxing Sunday night and turned it into a rip-roarin’ good time at the Pearl Street Wearhouse in Washington, DC. Having only experienced… Read More Mind Ease with The Kind Thieves in D.C.

Foo Fighters Keep the Epic Spirit of Stadium Rock Alive in Atlanta (Photos and Review)

Photos and Review by Max Stewart Rock ‘n’ roll’s titans Foo Fighters brought their ground-scorching live show to Atlanta on April 28th for Georgia State Stadium‘s first official concert since the venue was touched up and re-branded following the Atlanta Braves’ move to the ‘burbs. The spirit and soul of rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well in… Read More Foo Fighters Keep the Epic Spirit of Stadium Rock Alive in Atlanta (Photos and Review)

Beck’s Many Colors Shine Brightly in Atlanta at The Tabernacle (REVIEW)

By Max Stewart Beck is the music world’s most versatile chameleon. Each album is a journey into a new musical climate, where he blends seamlessly into wildly-differing soundscapes, while somehow remaining distinguishably unique. His sonic expeditions have led him into quiet forests (Sea Change, Mutations), omnifarious jungles (Guero, Midnight Vultures), and even accessibly-bright flower patches, like… Read More Beck’s Many Colors Shine Brightly in Atlanta at The Tabernacle (REVIEW)

TajMo (Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’) Keep the Blues Worldly and Uplifting (PHOTOS & RECAP)

Review and Photos by Max Stewart Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ have both been around the Blues block. Taj Mahal, 75, has maybe had a few more rounds on that block than Keb’ Mo’, 65, but both have storied musical backgrounds that make their collaboration (dubbed ‘TajMo’) a one-of-a-kind treat for Blues fans everywhere. The… Read More TajMo (Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’) Keep the Blues Worldly and Uplifting (PHOTOS & RECAP)