Lauren Mayberry celebrates anniversary at the Horseshoe Tavern – Sept 20, 2023

Fans have been grooving to the synth-pop tunes of Scottish band Chvrches for the last decade. Two years after their last studio album, lead singer Lauren Mayberry is taking a turn on the solo circuit. Sheโ€™s been working on her first solo album, releasing the first single โ€œAre You Awakeโ€ the beginning of this month. …

Bully blows the roof off Leeโ€™s Palace – Sept 19, 2023

Bullyโ€™s (aka Alicia Bognanno) music may technically be classified as alternative rock but itโ€™s not the alternative rock of the 2020s. Rather itโ€™s a throwback to the alt rock of the 90s, a bit harder hitting, fuzzy guitars, and an in-your-face punk style that makes you want to mosh. The Nashville-based Bullyโ€™s fourth studio record …

Grace Potter closes out ArtParkโ€™s season in style – Sept 9, 2023

The last time we saw Grace Potter was towards the beginning of the Covid pandemic when she visited the Paste Studio and was touring in support of โ€œDaylightโ€. In fact, she was sick at that NYC show in January 2020 and could possibly have had Covid when we were all just a bit clueless. She …

Cannons partied with Toronto at the Danforth Music Hall – Sept 6, 2023

Electronic pop band Cannons can be a bit of an enigma musically. On the one hand, it's wonderful to listen to them poolside, letting Michelle Joy's soothing voice put you into a relaxed mood. On the other hand, while you're relaxed, somehow your feet start bouncing and you want to dance, your body not quite …

Duran Duran bring their hit parade to Canandaigua, NY – Sept 3, 2023

If it seems like just yesterday when Duran Duran brought their hits to venues around North America, itโ€™s because their Future Past Tour has been going on for the last two years! Itโ€™s obviously never enough for their enormous fan base as they continue to sell out venue after venue across North America, Europe and …

The Pixies and Modest Mouse brought 90s alternative rock to ArtPark – Aug 28, 2023

Indie rock was in full swing at ArtPark last night as nineties stalwarts The Pixies and Modest Mouse stopped by in the midst of their co-headlining tour across the US. The Pixies released their eighth studio album (fourth with the current lineup) โ€œDoggerelโ€ in September of last year. Modest Mouse released their fifth studio album …

Rina Sawayama ignites Hold the Girl Tour in Toronto – Aug 9, 2023

What an incredible couple of years itโ€™s been for British/Japanese pop star Rina Sawayama. After her critically acclaimed debut album โ€œ Sawayamaโ€ in 2020, sheโ€™s not only released her second hit album โ€œHold the Girlโ€ last September but also started in the lates John Wick movie opposite Keanu Reeves! Could her star get any brighter? …

Alice Phoebe Lou wraps up US leg of solo tour at Brooklyn Steel – July 26, 2023

Itโ€™s been less than a month since Berlin-based singer/songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou released fifth studio album โ€œShelterโ€ and she stopped in Brooklyn for the final stop of her 2023 US tour before heading up to the Newport Folk Festival. Since there were only seven US stops on the tour and two of them were in …

Peter Frampton plays two nights at Capitol Theatre in midst of Never Say Never Tour – July 25, 2023

When legendary guitarist Peter Frampton announced that he had inclusion body myositis (IBM) and that he would embark on his farewell tour in 2019, it was a tour that everyone wanted to attend, not only because it was the culmination of a glorious career with a hiccup caused by starring in the ill-fated "Sgt Pepper's …

Luna Li enchants Brooklyn at Elsewhere Rooftop – July 24, 2o23

Canadian singer/songwriter Luna Li (aka Hannah Bussiere Kim) played a one-off show at the Elsewhere Rooftop in Bushwick, NY on Monday, July 24th. After last year's tour, we hadn't expected her to grace us with her presence so soon but were happy to see this hit our schedule. The show was quickly sold out and, …

Le Tigre brings the riot grrrl message back to Toronto – July 21, 2023

As conservative movements globally try to turn back to a time when women had fewer rights (eg. The US Supreme Court invalidating Roe vs Wade), and the music industry continues to struggle with misogyny and regular sexual assault allegations, riot grrrl music pioneer Kathleen Hanna has brought her messages back, first with Bikini Kill touring …

Louise Post brought 90s memories back to Toronto – July 18, 2023

Ever since the original members of Veruca Salt got back together, released a new record โ€œGhost Notesโ€, and toured North America. Weโ€™ve been eagerly awaiting more news from this incredible band and, while we donโ€™t have a new Veruca Salt record, vocalist/guitarist Louise Post has released her first solo LP โ€œSleepwalkerโ€ and is touring North …

Julia Jacklin making us cry at Asbury Hall – July 16, 2023

Australian singer/songwriter Julia Jacklin first caught our attention when she released her sophomore studio album โ€œCrushingโ€. Her live performance of โ€œDonโ€™t Know How to Keep Loving Youโ€ at the Paste Studio in 2019 is so achingly good, way more emotional and heartbreaking than the studio version. After she released her third studio album โ€œPre-Pleasureโ€ in …

Blondshell crushes her first headlining show in Toronto – July 14, 2023

Indie singer/songwriter Blondshell (aka Sabrina Teitelbaum) last played in Toronto in January opening for Suki Waterhouse at the Axis Club. Since then, she has released her self-titled debut album, been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, Billboard and many others, and performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon! Not too shabby! At the end of …

TWICE are “Ready to Be” dominant in Toronto for two nights – July 2, 2023

NOTE: All photos are copyright of JYP Entertainment What do you think Canadian reactions were when K-pop girl group TWICE (consisting of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu) announced a stop in Toronto as part of their "Ready to Be" tour? Their fan club, called ONCE, and their fans ONCEs have …

Tears for Fears hit Toronto for second leg of the Tipping Point Tour – June 29, 2023

A week after Tears for Fears kicked off part two of The Tipping Point Tour, the iconic band from the 80s landed in Toronto to play at the Budweiser Stage. I was lucky enough to also catch Roland Orzabal (guitar/vocals), Curt Smith (bass/vocals), and crew in Cleveland for the first leg of the tour (see …

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour takes over Pittsburgh for two days – June 16, 2023

What else can we say about Taylor Swift's Eras Tour that hasn't already been said? Besides the monumental scale of the tour, each show is over three hours long, with a massive stage having to be built and torn down at each stop, and comprising of ten acts with multiple costume changes and colors representing …

Tegan & Sara play make-up show at Danforth Music Hall – June 15, 2023

Itโ€™s been a busy couple of years for Tegan & Sara (Tegan and Sara Quin) , the twin musicians from Calgary. They signed with Mom and Pop records, released their latest studio album โ€œCrybabyโ€, debuted โ€œHigh Schoolโ€, a TV show based on their memoir, toured North America supporting โ€œCrybabyโ€, and recently released a graphic novel …

Huge crowds celebrate inaugural Lavender Wild Festival at Echo Beach – June 4, 2023

This past Sunday saw the first Lavender Wild Festival, focused on the 2SLGBTQ+ community, comprised of a pure 2SLGBTQ+ lineup, and provided a safe space for queers and friends. I was privileged to attend and photograph the festival on a beautiful afternoon at Echo Beach in Toronto. While there were two stages, I primarily focused …

Styx still rocking at ArtPark – June 2, 2023

Over fifty years since Styx released their debut album in 1972 and over forty five years since their classic album "The Grand Illusion" became certified triple platinum, the band continues to tour even through personnel changes including an acrimonious separation from former lead singer Dennis DeYoung. They've even been making new music, the latest being …

Declan McKenna brings excitement to Town Ballroom – May 31, 2023

Itโ€™s hard to believe itโ€™s been over eight years since a young Declan McKenna (not that heโ€™s not still young) won the emerging talent competition at the Glastonbury Festival. His first single โ€œBrazilโ€ was released on his YouTube channel and expressed dissatisfaction with FIFA and its governing body. That doesnโ€™t change the fact that it …

MUNA celebrates with Toronto at History – May 14, 2023

Itโ€™s been quite a busy year so far for LA indie pop band MUNA. They started off with some shows in Australia before taking a two week break, played Coachella, then embarked immediately on their North American tour. This is their second tour supporting their third studio album, the self-titled MUNA, released in June 2022. …

Feeling all kinds of emotions with quinnie at the Drake Underground – May 6, 2023

Indie pop singer/songwriter quinnie from New Jersey exploded onto our collective consciousness via her viral hit "Touch Tank" on TikTok, like many young artists these days. Yes, she had previously released music when she was just a teenager but it was that snippet of a song that finally made her known to a larger audience. …

Tennis brought smooth 70s grooves to History Toronto – Apr 5, 2023

Indie pop band Tennis, comprised of the married couple Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, stopped by History in Toronto in the midst of their "Pollen" tour. Their sixth studio album was released back in February on their own label Mutually Detrimental and three singles, "One Night With the Valet", "Let's Make a Mistake Tonight", and …

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong jam for two epic nights in Buffalo – Mar 31, 2023

Buffalo loves Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Pigeons love Buffalo right back! The incredible jam band played two sold out nights at Town Ballroom at the end of March and we were there to bear witness! Pigeons had played the Cobblestone Festival in Buffalo last summer so nine months sounds almost too long to welcome …

Exuberant joy followed Jake Wesley Rogers to the Opera House – Mar 30, 2023

Last night, pop star Jake Wesley Rogerโ€™s stopped by the Opera House in Toronto as his โ€œPeace Love and Plutoโ€ tour hits the Northeast. I say โ€œpop starโ€ even though heโ€™s still a young man, having released just four EPโ€™s, the latest โ€œLOVEโ€ last year. However, his dynamic personality already flags him as a star …

Softcult brings their tour back to Ontario – Mar 28 2023

It's been quite a month for Canadian band Softcult, consisting of twins Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn. They were named as a Stereogum Band to Watch, released their latest EP "See You in the Dark", and completed their first US headlining tour! A true DIY band, with the sisters handling everything from album art to production …

The Killers play re-scheduled show at Petersen Events Center – Mar 19, 2023

NOTE: Ted Sablay, Lemon Twigs, and crowd shots are copyright Howard Shiau Photography 2023. The Killers photos are copyright Chris Phelps | @chrisphelps Las Vegas rockers The Killers hit Pittsburgh on March 19th (a re-scheduled show from last October) in a continuation of their 2022 "Imploding the Mirage" Tour. The record, released in 2020, is exactly …

Muse and Evanescence were incredible together at the ScotiaBank Arena – Mar 9, 2023

Four years is much too long to not see Muse on tour. Granted, we had a little hiccup with the pandemic but it's wonderful to have Muse hit North America on the fourth leg of their "Will of the People" tour. Even better, American rock band Evanescence was tagged as a support act. I can't …

Vร‰RITร‰, Love You Forever! Signed, Toronto – Mar 3, 2023

Vร‰RITร‰ (aka Kelsey Regina Byrne) stopped by Longboat Hall in Toronto on Friday as the opening night of her Love You Forever Tour. The record of the same name was released just a week ago and Iโ€™ve been playing it on repeat ever since. Her lush music and honest lyrics always spoke to me, although …

The Phoenix Concert Theatre welcomes The Beths – Feb 26, 2023

As a fan of Alvvays, Phoebe Bridgers, and indie rock in general, it was a no brainer to cover The Beths at Torontoโ€™s Phoenix Concert Theatre as they continued to tour in support of their third studio album โ€œExpert in a Dying Fieldโ€. If you havenโ€™t heard the songs and have been following popular music …

LIGHTS hits Hamilton with PEP party at Bridgeworks – Feb 11, 2023

It's been almost exactly five years since I was last able to cover a Lights (aka Valerie Ann Poxleitner-Bokan) show. That's pretty much the time between "PEP", her fifth studio album, released in April of last year and "Skin and Earth", her previous record that coincided with the release of her comic books and a …

Mac Saturn and Billy Tibbals bring glam rock to Town Hall – Feb 9, 2023

If you watched the Grammy's last weekend, you'd think that rock and roll is now just a tiny fringe music genre with few followers. While rock acts are finding it much harder to earn a living with record sales and streaming, the music continues to live on with touring and merch sales being the primary …

Suki Waterhouse packs the house at the Axis Club – Jan 24, 2023

A model and/or actor wanting to become a musician has become a cliche. Thatโ€™s not to say they canโ€™t be incredibly successful but itโ€™s often times an immediate strike with critics. Suki Waterhouse has been an exception to this rule, with her 2022 debut LP โ€œI Canโ€™t Let Goโ€ garnishing relatively positive reviews. On the …

beabadoobee and her Beatopia tour play a full house at History – Dec 1, 2022

It's been quite a year for beabadoobee (aka Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus). She has been touring non-stop since April with stops globally, during which she also released her sophomore studio album "Beatopia". On Thursday, she stopped at History in Toronto just prior to wrapping up her tour tonight in Boston. After a well deserved rest, …

The Rose had their fans swooning at History Toronto – Oct 24, 2022

An hour before doors opened at HISTORY Toronto on Monday, October 24th, the line for entry had already wrapped all the way around the block. This didn't even include the 250 or so fans on the separate VIP line! Taylor Swift? Maybe Harry Styles? Nope. Korean band, the Rose, had hit Toronto as part of …

Smashing Pumpkins play PPG Paints Arena without Janeโ€™s Addiction – Oct 22, 2022

Since James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlain rejoined the Smashingi Pumpkins, it feels like the band has been touring non-stop. Of course thatโ€™s not quite the case since they found the time to work on a THIRTY THREE song three-act rock opera โ€œAtumโ€. The first act will be released on Nov 15th and each subsequent act …

Faouzia has Opera House Toronto bursting at the seams – Oct 19, 2022

Moroccan born Canadian singer/songwriter Faouzia (aka Faouzia Ouihya) took her Citizens Tour to a rainy Toronto evening at a sold out Opera House on Wednesday, October 19th. Fans had been waiting in the rain for hours before doors, eagerly awaiting the show. While the name Faouzia may still be considered an up-and-comer, over two million …

The Linda Lindaโ€™s rock Music Hall of Williamsburg – Oct 2, 2022

If you havenโ€™t heard of the Linda Lindaโ€™s, you may be living under a rock. They exploded onto the scene, not necessarily the music scene, when they released a song and video for โ€œRacist, Sexist Boyโ€ after a schoolmate made a racist remark to the bandโ€™s drummer early in the Covid pandemic. That song became …

Zoso and the shades of Led Zeppelin invade Brooklyn Bowl – Sept 28, 2022

There are cover bands and there are good cover bands. Wednesday saw Zoso, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, come to Brooklyn Bowl in NYC and evoke strong memories of the golden age of 70s rock and roll. Having been formed over twenty years ago, the band has honed its craft and is one of the …

Mobley previews new record at LiveNation – Sept 12, 2022

Austin based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mobley (aka Anthony Watkins II) stopped by the offices of LiveNation in NYC to preview his latest record "Cry Havoc!" ahead of its release on September 23rd. I first saw Mobley at Rockwood Music Hall back in 2016 (see photos here) before he started playing drums as well as guitar …

ArtPark parties into the night with Culture Club and the English Beat – Aug 31, 2022

If you've been following Just One More Concert, you'll find that we've recently been covering quite a number of top 80s bands who have discovered that, not only are their old fans still eager to see them perform live, they have built a new generation of younger fans who love the retro sounds of ska, …

Duran Duran celebrate Future Past at Budweiser Stage in Toronto – Aug 22, 2022

Forty one years after the release of their self-titled debut album, Duran Duran is still going strong. Besides their well deserved election to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they released their fifteen studio album โ€œFuture Pastโ€, released last October. The record sounds very retro, reminding me of past records from the 80s and …

The Piano Man is still keeping the faith at PNC Park – Aug 11, 2022

On Thursday, August 11th, Billy Joel continued his non-stop tour with an incredible show at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. It had been six years since Joel played here and the capacity crowd showed their appreciation. Many fans came to the stadium early to tailgate, getting ready to party with their idol. Having been a Billy …

Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, and Joan Jett rock Highmark Stadium – Aug 10, 2022

The 80s were the heyday of the hard hitting hair bands, shredding the stage but with smiles on their faces. They played to sold out stadiums of eager youngโ€™s fans and partied like there was no tomorrow. Not privy to backstage antics, I donโ€™t know if theyโ€™re still partying and the hair is definitely not …

Wet Leg sells out Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto – Aug 2, 2022

As the โ€œitโ€ band of the last year, Wet Leg has been selling out venues faster than you can say โ€œIsle of Wightโ€! Toronto was no exception as they stopped by the Phoenix Concert Theatre on Tuesday, even though there were at least four other amazing shows that same evening: Glass Animals, Cage the Elephant, …

Warpaint makes triumphant return to Toronto – July 27, 2022

It's been six years since Warpaint headlined the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. Returning to a full house at the Opera House, the band saw eager fans packed into the beautiful venue. Personally, I saw the quartet of Emily Kokal (guitar/vocals), Theresa Wayman (guitar/vocals), Jenny Lee Lindberg (bass/vocals), and Stella Mozgawa (drums) at the Music …

Every teenage girl in Toronto came to History to see Clairo – July 26, 2022

Indie pop sensation Clairo (aka Claire Elizabeth Cottrill) has been making music since she was 13 and it only took five years to introduce herself to the world when one of her songs โ€œPretty Girlโ€ went viral. With her hit debut record โ€œDiary 00โ€ and successful tours in 2018 and 2019 (who jumps all the …

The Pretty Reckless play first headline show since 2017 – July 22, 2022

The Pretty Reckless headlined their first show since December 2017 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 22nd. After their Paris show in 2017, little did they know that it would be almost five years before they would headline a show again. They had a tour planned in spring/summer 2020 that was pushed to …

New Kids on the Block brought some friends to the KeyBank Center – July 17, 2022

When New Kids on the Block announced their "Mixtape Tour" would include Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, and Rick Astley, I was in! Not having been much of a boy band fan, I did listen to the other three acts quite a bit back in the day. As I entered the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on July …

Death Cab for Cutie plays to packed ArtPark – July 11, 2022

With a new LP "Asphalt Meadows" set to be released in September, Death Cab for Cutie hit ArtPark's mainstage in Lewiston on July 11th for a welcome back party. The band is touring extensively through 2022, first with Illuminati Hotties supporting (as they did at ArtPark), then with Low, and finally with Yo la Tengo. …

Howard Jones and Midge Ure keep the 80s alive in Buffalo – July 7, 2022

At the age of 67, 80s hit-maker Howard Jones continues to tour extensively. Yes, those high notes are a little harder to hit now but his fans are there to help him through those. I covered his Acoustic Trio tour when he, bassist and ex-Kajagoogoo member Nick Beggs, and guitarist Robin Boult performed in Ithaca, …

Noga Erez plays JCC Buffaloโ€™s inaugural Creekside Concert – June 28, 2022

Noga Erez is Israelโ€™s biggest pop starโ€ฆat least according to Erezโ€™s brother Gon. But who can argue with him. Having won Best Newcomer of the Year in 2018 (VIA), her sophomore album โ€œKidsโ€ critically acclaimed, and touring along the likes of Tove Lo and Florence and the Machine, her bona fixes are solid and indicate …

Tash Sultana parties with Buffalo at Babeville – Jun 22, 2022

If there was one way I would describe Tash Sultana, it would be a one-person jam band. The multi-instrumentalist from Australia makes full use of the available technology and is able to seamlessly able to create music incorporating any number of instruments from guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums to mandolin, trumpet, saxophone, panpipes, and recorder!! …

PUP shoot their wad at final tour stop in Buffalo – June 18, 2022

Canadian punk rock band PUP (aka Pathetic Use of Potential) wrapped up the spring/summer portion of their North American tour in Buffalo, NY at Babeville/Asbury Hall on Saturday, June 18th. This final show in support of their latest record "The Unraveling of PUPTheBand" was a high energy affair with a capacity crowd from start to …

Lo Moon lays down some serious mood at Drake Underground – May 28, 2022

Back in 2017, when Lo Moon was signed to a major label and was touring extensively, it seemed like the band was ready to explode. It didnโ€™t happen, with differences in marketing strategy between the label and the band. Matt Lowell, formed the band, is the lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, and wrote much of the …

A Skating Polly punk sandwich at Mohawk Place in Buffalo – April 14, 2022

It was a hell of a night for punk rock at Mohawk Place on Thursday with a trio of Sad Place, Skating Polly, and Together Pangea. Whether you call it emo, ugly pop, or garage rock, it was hard, heart pounding punk rock. I had been following Skating Polly since their collaboration with Veruca Salt …

Dancing the night away with Nation of Language at Lee’s Palace – April 7, 2022

Nation of Language is one of those bands that seems to have come from nowhere and exploded onto the music scene. That being said, they did form back in 2016 with Ian Richard Devaney on guitars and lead vocals, Aidan Noell on synthesizers, and Michael Sue-Poi on bass. Supposedly Devaney took inspiration from OMD's "Electricity" …

One of the best shows of the year? That’s right…Gary Numan! – Mar 12, 2022

If all you know about Gary Numan is his big 80s hit โ€œCarsโ€, then youโ€™re missing out. Yes, he was an icon back in the 80s but heโ€™s been putting out new music and touring regularly ever since. If youโ€™ve ever been to one of his shows, youโ€™d remember it vividly. And his music has …

Sunflower Bean previews new album at Club Cafe – Mar 6, 2022

How old are the members of Sunflower Bean? "TwentyTwo in Blue" came out pretty recently, right? The pandemic and subsequent lockdown have caused us to lose two years so, yes, they're TWENTY SIX now!! After being somewhat radio silent since the "King of the Dudes" EP was released in January 2019, we finally have a …

Tame Impala opens 2022 US tour with a bang at the Petersen Events Center – Mar 7, 2022

The last time I saw Tame Impala was at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY in 2017. At that show all attendees were asked to place their phones in Yondr pouches for the duration of the show. Fast forward five years; same amazing band, different restrictions (vaccination cards). The band opened up their 2022 …

Fenne Lilyโ€™s music was warm and soothing on a cold night – Feb 24, 2022

I was enjoying the warm almost summer-like 68 degrees in Washington Square Park as I anticipated the show I was to see last Wednesday night. The lineup was definitely something to look forward to with British indie folk singer Fenne Lily as the headliner. Her beautiful voice had been hanging on the skirts of my …

It was a GROUPLOVE birthday celebration at Brooklyn Steel – Feb 23, 2022

Did you know that on Tuesday 2/22/22 Pluto completed one revolution around the sun after 246 years? Ok, so we missed by one day and it hasn't really been that long since we last saw Grouplove. However, for some of us die-hard fans, it SEEMS that long. The band had just started doing promos in …

The Howard Jones Acoustic Trio re-ignites at the Hangar Theater – Feb 11, 2022

I was just eighteen when โ€œHumanโ€™s Libโ€ was released. With new wave music in full swing at the clubs and โ€œWhat is Love?โ€ being pondered by young men and women everywhere, Howard Jones and his music became an integral part of my college experience. I had said debut album, โ€œDream Into Actionโ€, and โ€œOne to …

James Taylor brings back memories at Key Bank Center – Dec 13, 2021

James Taylor and Jackson Browne wrapped up a long US tour at the Key Bank Center in Buffalo on Monday. I was lucky enough to attend and photograph for QRO Magazine. All their respective hits were in play as well as a number of covers, evoking memories from my younger days. Taylor, at points, hopped …

*beabadoobee wraps up tour at Stage AE – Dec 11, 2021

It's been a rough two years for many but definitely not for UK artist beabadoobee (aka Beatrice Laus aka Bea Kristi). Besides releasing her amazing critically acclaimed debut album "Fake It Flowers" in 2020, she also collaborated with The 1975โ€™s Matty Healy and George Daniel on 2021's EP "Our Extended Play" and, on Saturday December …

Caroline Polachek throws Thanksgiving Eve party at Cannery Ballroom – Nov 24, 2021

How does a pop artist release an album in 2019, go through the pandemic and come out even more popular than she was going in? That's exactly what happened to Caroline Polachek. It seems that album "Pang" resonated with the public and brought her a huge following for her electro-dream dance pop. It's been a …

Tokyo Police Club celebrates “Champ” at Bowery Ballroom – Nov 19, 2021

Canadian indie-band Tokyo Police Club was originally going to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their Juno nominated second full length album "Champ" in 2020. Unfortunately, the pandemic shut things down but when live music started to come back, the band immediately put together a "replacement" tour and a re-issue of that great record. The …

Finneas brings the house down at Irving Plaza – Nov 17, 2021

For two consecutive nights in November, young fans of FINNEAS (AKA Finneas O'Connell, AKA Billie Eilish's older brother and collaborator) could be found lined up for blocks around Irving Plaza. And why not? His debut studio album "Optimist" (released Oct 15, 2021) is stupendous. His charming good looks (kinda reminds me of a young Darryl …

Aurora makes Terminal 5 the happiest place on Earth – Nov 14, 2021

When talented Norwegian singer/songwriter/activist/fairy Aurora announced just two shows in the United States for 2021, I knew I had to be at Terminal 5 on November 14th. Having attended every one of her NYC shows since 2017, I've had the pleasure of watching her grow and evolve as an artist. Besides having a beautiful voice …

Wolf Alice crushes two nights at Bowery Ballroom – Nov 13, 2021

UK rock band Wolf Alice stopped by the Bowery Ballroom in NYC (Nov 12/13) as they wind down their first tour in three years. Their critically acclaimed third album "Blue Weekend", released last June, has the been the source of much press coverage and garnered them a nomination for the 2021 Mercury Prize. After attending …

Samantha Fish was on fire last night in Buffalo – Nov 2, 2021

Blues/rock guitarist and singer/songwriter Samantha Fish, in the midst of a worldwide tour supporting her seventh studio album "Faster", stopped by Asbury Hall on Tuesday night. Winner of many awards for her blues albums and performances, her new record does skew a bit more pop. That being said, her consummate guitar playing is evident and, …

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