Category: Concert Reviews

Amplify Decatur 2023 features St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Patty Griffin, James McMurtry, The Suffers, Town Mountain, Jackson County Line and others

Review by Max Stewart, Photos by Kelly Thompson Photography Decatur GA’s Amplify Decatur Music Festival has been a staple to the greater Atlanta community for years, bringing authentic and inspired music in the heart of Decatur on the downtown square while supporting an important cause. The event donates their proceeds to the Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM), Decatur… Read More Amplify Decatur 2023 features St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Patty Griffin, James McMurtry, The Suffers, Town Mountain, Jackson County Line and others

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Bright Eyes & Maya Hawke at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee – Photos and Review

Photos and Review by Stephen Bloch On Wednesday evening, the historic Pabst Theater played host to Omaha, Nebraska’s Bright Eyes for the first show of their 2023, eigh- city tour.  This was the seventh visit made by band since 2000, and the 4th time at The Pabst.  It was abundantly clear that Oberst and his… Read More Bright Eyes & Maya Hawke at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee – Photos and Review

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Gibson Brothers at AMP by Strathmore in Bethesda, MD – Photos and Review

Review by Dan Rozman Photos by Mark Raker        On Friday, April 21st The Gibson Brothers took over the AMP stage. The quartet consisted of brothers Eric Gibson (guitar and banjo) and Leigh Gibson (guitar), Mike Barber (stand-up bass), and local DC area artist Frank Solivan (mandolin). The intimate listening room at AMP by Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD was ideal for… Read More Gibson Brothers at AMP by Strathmore in Bethesda, MD – Photos and Review

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Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain & Rakesh Chaurasia Blend Musical Styles to Perfection in Atlanta

Photos and Recap by Max Stewart Banjo extraordinaire Béla Fleck always seems to surround himself with elite musicians, which only elevates the mastery of his playing and ultimately leads him down unique musical paths. That is most certainly true on his latest tour, which features Fleck alongside double bass legend Edgar Meyer, tabla maestro Zakir… Read More Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain & Rakesh Chaurasia Blend Musical Styles to Perfection in Atlanta

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Peter Hook & the Light’s Manchester Homecoming Shows Keep Joy Division and New Order Legacy Shining Bright – Review and Photos

Photos and Review by Max Stewart Manchester’s Joy Division were one of the most important bands to pave the way for the alternative scene in the Eighties and beyond. With an energy and tone that has influenced everyone from U2 to Soundgarden to Black Flag, even forty years later the band’s short career has touched so many… Read More Peter Hook & the Light’s Manchester Homecoming Shows Keep Joy Division and New Order Legacy Shining Bright – Review and Photos

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John Mayer Comes Full Circle in Atlanta on Solo Tour, Debuts New Song – Photos and Review

Photos & Review by Max Stewart What John Mayer does defies logic. He is a massively successful solo artist in the pop rock realm, selling out arenas with catchy, well-crafted songs consistently since his debut album Room for Squares in 2001. It is a rare feat for any musician to maintain mainstream relevance in the… Read More John Mayer Comes Full Circle in Atlanta on Solo Tour, Debuts New Song – Photos and Review

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Tedeschi Trucks Band Continue to Exceed Expectations at Warner Theatre Residency in D.C.

Photos and Recap by Mark Raker Tedeschi Trucks Band returned to the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. for their annual six show residency and proved yet again why they continue to be one the best powerhouse touring bands out there, year after year. I only caught one of the six-sold out shows, and barely got… Read More Tedeschi Trucks Band Continue to Exceed Expectations at Warner Theatre Residency in D.C.

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Marco Benevento and Mike Dillon’s Punkadelick Elevate the Vibes in Milwaukee

Photos and Review by Stephen Bloch It is safe to say that if the band is having fun, the audience is likely having fun too.  That was abundantly true for the incredible double bill at Milwaukee’s Colectivo Back Room on Thursday night.  Whatever dampening of the spirits from the rain was quickly washed away by… Read More Marco Benevento and Mike Dillon’s Punkadelick Elevate the Vibes in Milwaukee

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Billy Strings is Bringing Bluegrass to Arenas, And We Are Here For It

Photos by Ryan Swerdlin, Recap by Max Stewart For those who have witnessed Billy Strings live in the last few years as he has ascended into another musical realm, consider yourselves lucky. Strings taps into something so pure and awe-inspiring, it is almost hard to comprehend. Every performance feels like seeing lightning in a bottle, but after… Read More Billy Strings is Bringing Bluegrass to Arenas, And We Are Here For It

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Jerry Cantrell Reaffirms Elite Grunge Status at The Eastern in Atlanta

Photos and Review by Max Stewart Alice in Chains always seemed to be the most ‘grunge’ band to come out of that scene in the 90s. Sure, it can be argued that grunge as a term really means nothing and was scrambled together by the music business to try and make sense of the sound… Read More Jerry Cantrell Reaffirms Elite Grunge Status at The Eastern in Atlanta

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