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.
Venue: 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill Date: November 30, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Playing to an intimate but highly enthused crowd Claudio Simonetti and Goblin immediately started into a few scores from the movie Demons before stopping for a second to talk about the movie and his time as a movie score […]
According to a recent press release: “WICKED is ready to raise some hell this Halloween with their latest single, “Hellraiser.” Digging into their sleazy, hard rock roots; the single feeds off a dark hard hitting arena vibe laced with punk rock intensity. Twin harmony guitars will put you in a trance for haunting and Chad Michael will […]
According to a recent press release: “Harnessing the powerhouse talents of Adam Deitch, Josh Fairman, and Ian Gilley, supergroup Nitecap have released their new single “Things Of That Nature.” “Things Of That Nature” features an upbeat combination of cutting-edge, funk-laced synths, warm bass, and rhythmic drums and marks the second track off Nitecap’s debut album, […]
According to a recent press release: “San Antonio-based alternative rock band Donella Drive has just released their latest single, “Simian Transmission”, alongside an animated video. “Simian Transmission” is available now on all streaming platforms, and the music video can be found on Donella Drive’s official YouTube channel. Combining elements of alternative metal, post hardcore, and progresssive rock, San Antonio outliers Donella Drive cannot be categorized by a singular label. […]
According to a recent press release: “Rock band Pageant is excited to announce the release of their new single, “Leave You Behind”. Hailing from High Point, NC, Pageant is a dynamic four-piece group featuring Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, Cam Duke on rhythm guitar, and Dezzy Foxx on lead guitar. The band’s mission is to breathe fresh energy into the timeless spirit of […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Detroit, MI Dates: November 1, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (https://www.toddstarphotography.com) Music strikes at different times, from different sources, and with different impacts. Elyanna’s music is one of those instances where I may not have been drawn to really listen to her material, but thanks to a new […]
Venue: Park Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: November 2, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) Saturday night in Winnipeg, and what better way to spend it than at a rock show? This time, the lucky crowd at the Park Theatre was treated to a fierce, emotional set from the one and only JJ Wilde, […]
Venue: The Machine Shop City: Flint, MI Dates: October 25, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (https://www.toddstarphotography.com) Closing out their tour to support the Call The Devil release, the gang in Mushroomhead knows a road trip isn’t complete without notching another show at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI. This show, the 45th […]
Venue: Exit / In City: Nashville, TN Date: October 28, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Osees made a last minute surprise show announcement for Nashville, TN and even with it being last minute that house was packed to the gills at almost sold out capacity. Everyone was there to see an amazing live […]
According to a recent press release: “Sacramento-based active rock band Nerv returns with their highly anticipated new single, “WASTED!”, out now via SBG Records. Following up on their debut, this track continues to showcase Nerv’s powerful sound, blending dynamic guitar riffs and raw, emotive vocals. Fans can catch Nerv live at Dirty Fest on November 16th in Los Angeles, California. Nerv, is a 4-piece active rock band […]
Venue: Cannery Hall City: Nashville, TN Date: October 26, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Cold War kids got straight to the point as soon as they got onto the stage at Cannery Hall in Nashville, TN with the first three songs being “Love Is A Miracle,” “Run Away With Me,” and “Miracle Mile.” This was the […]
According to a recent press release: “Nashville alt-rock artist Bryce Fox is releasing his new EP The Butterfly! Produced by Aaron Chafin (X Ambassadors, Tofer Brown, The Brummies) and Mixed by Mark Needham (Killers, Imagine Dragons, Walk the Moon), the EP delves into the fragility of life, creating Bryce Fox’s most vulnerable and mature release to date. The songs took shape around the birth of […]
Label: Big Machine Label Group Release Date: September 27, 2024 Rating: 100% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur Full disclosure – I still spin Daughtry’s debut release regularly… has a lot of great rockers that kick ass and a ballad or two that draw you in. I dig a lot of their catalog, but that first release […]
Venue: The Basement East City: Nashville, TN Date: October 17, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) JET hit the stage to a highly energized and almost sold out crowd at The Basement East in Nashville, TN. This was the first time in a few years that they had made a Nashville stop and the […]
According to a recent press release: “Produced at Studio 606 in Los Angeles last January, the second single from Steve Hill’s upcoming album The Devil’s Handyman, is as dark and moody as can be. Recorded live off the floor by the man called by Germany’s Guitar Magazine “the most impressive one man band on the planet”, […]
KING DIAMOND will embark on a long-awaited North American headlining tour this Fall! The Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 trek will commence on October 15th in San Antonio, Texas and run through December 6th in Dallas, Texas. Support will be provided by Overkill and Night Demon. Additional backing vocals for the KING DIAMOND set will be provided by the […]
According to a recent press release: “Southern California stalwarts Dose of Adolescence have returned! They just dropped the new song “Get Back Up,” which appears on the forthcoming album Zircon Ave., out via XOVR RECORDS on November 15. It’s the first new music from the band in over a decade. Dose of Adolescence are known for their blend […]
According to a recent press release: “Orlando’s favorite singer songwriter/indie rocker Cat Ridgeway has released her first single “Epilogue” October 4, an in your face stomp and holler-esque punk rock explosion, hinging off a recklessly played overdriven banjo. The song serves as an introduction to her upcoming album Sprinter, out Spring 2025. Self-described by Ridgeway […]
Venue: Marathon Music Works City: Nashville, TN Date: October 8, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Cannons hit the stage to a very enthused crowd at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN in support of their most recent album Heartbeat Highway. The evening was an absolute fun filled event. Everybody in attendance was singing and […]
Venue: Detroit Institute of Arts City: Detroit, MI Dates: October 4, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (https://www.toddstarphotography.com) A week before the release of her latest – All Species Parade – Jenny Scheinman found herself inside the Detroit Institute of Arts performing for a packed room. The crowd was a wide range of […]
