ToddStar - that's me... just a rocking accountant who had dreams of being a rock star. I get to do the next best thing to rocking the globe - I get to take pictures of the lucky ones that do. I love to shoot all genres of music and different types of performers. If it is related to music, I love to photograph it. I get to shoot and hang with not only some of my friends and idols, but some of the coolest people around today.
According to a recent press release: “Today, Swedish royal metal band REXORIA proudly releases their new single “Heart of Sorrow,” taken from their upcoming album, Fallen Dimension, set for release on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records. The new track features Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline), uniting two distinctive metal voices in a collaboration aimed squarely at fans of melodic metal. “Heart […]
According to a recent press release: “Colin Burgeson is a blues / rock guitarist, singer and songwriter from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. His music blends soulful blues, catchy rock n’ roll guitar riffs and soaring melodic leads to create a sound that can be both relaxed and slow, and upbeat and energetic. Colin developed […]
Venue: The Underground City: Charlotte, NC Date: April 15, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jeffrey Everett The members Little Image first met in high school in Dallas Texas and consists of Jackson Simmons (vocals, guitar), Troy Bruner (drums) and Brandon Walters (bass/synth). They currently are on tour with Bad Suns and last night they stopped in […]
Venue: The Orpheum City: Tampa, FL Date: April 9, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) The moment I walked into The Orpheum and spotted a decapitated Ronald McDonald statue head just casually sitting on a table in the bar area, I had a feeling I knew exactly what kind of night this was going to […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Dates: April 8, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Tax season is upon us, and I needed a distraction from all that it comes with. With that in mind, I found myself at The Fillmore in Charlotte to check out Cannons and co-headliner Bob Moses, who […]
Venue: Decca Live City: Jacksonville, FL Date: April 9, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jason Beutel (https://www.instagram.com/coastalcapturesfl) Before the openers even hit the stage, the crowd inside Decca Live was already singing along to the house music, an early sign that this was going to be a good night. By the time the openers wrapped, they had […]
According to a recent press release: “Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sammi Accola, 24, hails from Seaside, Florida, and crafts cinematic Americana and folk-rock songs that tell honest stories with vulnerability and grit. Accola has opened for Thomas Rhett and performed at major festivals including the 30A Songwriters Festival (five consecutive years), Opelika Songwriters Festival, and Moon Crush […]
Venue: The Blue Room at Third Man Records City: Nashville, TN Date: March 28, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) This band seriously did not disappoint. While only performing a shorter twelve-song this band had the entire room moving and in the moment from the first few bars played. The mood and the […]
According to a recent press release: “HODJE is a Chicago-based indie pop artist blending sharp lyricism with vivid, satirical storytelling. Her debut EP, Read My Mind, established her voice as an emotionally candid writer, anchored by the listener favorite “DeluluLand,” which was selected as a Best Of song winner by NSAI in partnership with Tin Pan South. […]
Venue: The Central Florida Fairgrounds City: Orlando, FL Date: March 21, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Stephanie Gray There is something about festival days in Central Florida that just hit different. The sun feels a little too aggressive, the bass a little too loud, and the crowd is unpredictable enough to guarantee at least one story you […]
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: March 21, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) Today is a special day—I’m heading to the Burton Cummings Theatre to catch a band I haven’t seen in a while: Rise Against. They’re in Winnipeg for a two-night stop, and from what I’ve seen, this isn’t the […]
Venue: Paramount Theater City: Seattle, WA Date: March 16, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) There are shows that hit hard, and then there are shows that remind you exactly why you fell in love with live music in the first place. Black Label Society’s March 16 stop at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle was […]
According to a recent press release: “Charlotte, NC-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Hallie Grace is set to release her first full-length album, MOTIVATION, on March 20, 2026. Its 11 tracks address the importance of challenging oneself to never give up, even in the face of life’s darkest moments. Armed with a new authenticity, energy, and sound, Grace created the album with several co-writers, […]
Venue: Brooklyn Bowl City: Nashville, TN Date: March 17, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) It’s always an amazing time seeing Gogol Bordello get onto the stage. Every time I have been fortunate to see them perform, which is the 4th time, it has always been an absolute party. Everyone is there for […]
According to a recent press release: “The videos and singles from Thy Sanatorium have started disappearing from YouTube and streaming platforms, pointing to something new from the anonymous multinational collective before the release of its debut album on April 24. At the same time, the band’s social media bios have changed to a simple message: “Thy Sanatorium […]
Venue: Roseland Theater City: Portland, OR Date: March 14, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) The Thrash of the Titans Tour roared to life with a night that reminded everyone why this genre still commands such fierce loyalty. German thrash veterans Destruction kicked things off, and from the moment they hit the stage it was […]
According to a recent press release: “Lion’s Share are back—stronger than ever! With six acclaimed albums and a string of successful digital singles, the Swedish heavy metal powerhouse is set to unleash their long-awaited comeback album. Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden in 1987 by guitarist Lars Chriss and keyboardist Kay Backlund, Lion’s Share quickly carved out a unique sound through […]
According to a recent press release: “Alt-acoustic artist Nicole Alexis (stylized as N/A) is excited to announce her forthcoming EP Mirrors and Smoke, due out April 17th. Mirrors and Smoke features recent single “Don’t Tell Me To Breathe” as well as 4 brand new tracks, all written and conceived by the multi-instrumentalist songwriter, who oversaw every element of the production. Nicole Alexis is […]
According to a recent press release: “Blending blues, Americana, Memphis soul, and classic rock into a distinctly West Coast sound, supergroup Michael Ward with Dogs and Fishes have shared their new single, “Animal Magic,” recorded at the iconic Hyde Street Studios. The group features singer, songwriter, and producer Michael Ward, drummer Prairie Prince (The Tubes, […]
According to a recent press release: “Hot on the heels of “The Devil’s Own,” Spain’s BLOODHUNTER have unveiled the official music video for their new single “The Outspoken.” This track hits hard. Fast-paced drums, razor-sharp melodic leads and crushing riffs collide with Diva Satanica’s commanding vocal delivery. The result is a relentless melodic death metal […]
