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.
NOTHING MORE RELEASES THEIR INTERPRETATION OF NINE INCH NAILS’ “WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER” U.S. TOUR WITH CATCH YOUR BREATH, ARCHERS, AND DOOBIE BEGINS JANUARY 14 IN SILVER SPRING, MD As they gear up for a headline European tour that begins November 7 in Tampere, Finland, 3x-Grammy-nominated and four-time #1 rock outfit NOTHING MORE (@nothingmoremusic) have […]
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: November 23, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) Today was a special day. As I approached the Burton Cummings Theatre, I couldn’t help but drift back to my teenage years—the rise of post-hardcore and emo music, and the one band that stood out above the […]
Venue: Ovens Auditorium City: Charlotte, NC Dates: November 22, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Ventured out on a Saturday night with one thing on my mind… check out another new to me band that has been on my radar for a long time. Australia’s own Air Supply found themselves in Charlotte, […]
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: November 22, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) As I drove to the Burton Cummings Theatre, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the first time I heard Trivium. It was nearly 20 years ago, right around the release of Ascendancy, and from that moment on, I […]
Venue: The Blue Room Date: November 23, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Brutal chaos wrapped in a small package. This is the best way to describe this 4-piece from Austin, TX. Hitting the stage for the second of a two-night sold-out series of shows at The Blue Room in Nashville, TN, they […]
According to a recent press release: “The rising force in metalcore, Breathe In, released their electrifying new single “Misfortune’s Hand”. Bridging the ferocity of American metalcore with the cinematic precision of Japanese metal and visual kei, the track delivers an immersive and sonically devastating experience that defines the band’s signature Visual Metalcore sound. Hailing from the heart of the […]
According to a recent press release: “Horizon Theory has released their new single “Transcendence,” featuring Morgan Rose of Sevendust on both guest vocals and drums, available now via Mindful Recordings. “Transcendence” marks the first single from Horizon Theory’s upcoming full-length album, Mission Control, slated for release in March 2026. Accompanied by a visualizer, the track delivers an atmospheric and hard-hitting sonic experience. Horizon Theory is […]
According to a recent press release: “Flight To London, the synth-pop collaboration of Jimmy McGorman and Robb Vallier, are set to release their debut album Instructions For Losing Control tomorrow, November 21 via earthprogram/Virgin Music. Flight To London was born from a deep obsession with ’80s icons like Tears For Fears, Phil Collins, and Depeche Mode. Their album is a masterclass in New-stalgia. The […]
According to a recent press release: “Two dedicated metal music enthusiasts who aspire to make a significant contribution to the music industry once again. My passion for music was greatly influenced by my stepfather, who celebrated the dynamic sounds of the 1980s. Recently, I have partnered with a talented colleague who possesses a lifelong affinity […]
Venue: The Ritz Ybor City: Tampa, FL Date: November 16, 2025 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) Ybor City was already buzzing before doors even opened. The line for GWAR stretched around the block when I got there at doors opening. Inside, The Ritz seemed well prepared for the carnage that was to come, with the […]
Venue: Cannery Hall Date: November 15, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Having only recently discovered this amazing band I found out that they were on their first official tour and stopping through Nashville so I absolutely had to make it out. Their sound is very much in the same vein as Cannons, […]
Venue: Amos’ Southend City: Charlotte, NC Dates: November 14, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) I found myself at another new venue with camera in hand to see an artist I covered at a small bar previously and to say this venue was better suited for Taylor Acorn is an understatement. Having […]
Venue: Ryman Auditorium Date: November 13, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) After having to cancel last year’s tour due to family illness, seeing José walk across the stage to the very enthused audience, I knew that this highly anticipated show was going to be special. Very low-key stage setup. Simply a chair with […]
According to a recent press release: “Southern California-based roots-rock band Jason Heath and the Greedy Souls is set to release its new album, Earth Fire Water Airborne, via Still Small Recordings on November 14, 2025. Initially set for CD and digital release, Heath plans to also issue a vinyl version in the coming months. Full of unabashed emotionality and another […]
According to a recent press release: “Leanne grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, accepted into a college-level opera program at 12 and at Ohio State by 17, only to have her voice nearly destroyed by the process. Walking away to save it, she rebuilt everything from scratch, retraining her instrument, writing her own songs, and finding […]
Venue: The Fillmore Charlotte City: Charlotte, NC Dates: November 9, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Love when I get to cover a show and check off another band I love and have wanted to see live as well as getting the opportunity to take some photographs. Mammoth rolled into Charlotte, and […]
Venue: The Pinnacle Date: November 10, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Upon getting onto the stage, Of Monsters and Men were met by loud applause and hushed cheers. Throughout the course of the evening, they were extremely gracious to the fans, with how well received they were with “Thank you so much” […]
According to a recent press release: “Jet Black Roses are making waves in the music industry with their unique brand of rock and roll with a country soul. Their high-energy performances and relentless work ethic is setting them apart from new bands today. Throughout 2023, Jet Black Roses astounded audiences nationwide with their impressive vocal harmonies, electrifying guitars, […]
According to a recent press release: “Robert Deeble’s seventh album, The Space Between Us, is a lush and emotionally resonant work that reveals a quiet, literary depth. Produced by Ric Hordinski at The Monastery Studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Space Between Us will be released to streaming platforms on February 6, 2026, through Deeble’s Mind […]
Venue: FIVE City: Jacksonville, FL Date: November 5, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Jason Beutel (https://www.instagram.com/coastalcapturesfl) FIVE-Jacksonville isn’t shy about hosting loud shows, but on this night it felt like the whole building was vibrating. Steel Panther rolled in ready to wreak havoc, and from the moment the lights dropped, chaos took the wheel. The crowd was […]
