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: “Theatrical alt-rock duo Observe the 93rd are releasing their new album Eternalism. Music lovers from spanning My Chemical Romance’s early 2000’s emo era to classic rock fans who seek music influenced by The Beatles’ White Album will find something to love amongst the varied tracklist. The piece combines vivacious theatrical rock […]
According to a recent press release: “Texas Scratch is made up of three born-and-bred Texas guitarists – Jim Suhler from Dallas, Buddy Whittington from Fort Worth and Vince Converse from Houston. This mighty threesome of big dog guitar slingers takes no prisoners when it comes to red-hot guitar performances, both live and in-studio. This trio of six-string guitar beasts are accompanied […]
Label: MNRK Heavy Release Date: November 17, 2023 Rating: 100% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur I love it when an amazing debut album hits my email but hate when it is so late in the year. Why you ask? I didn’t get to listen to it more. The debut from Dogma is one such release. This […]
According to a recent press release: “Emerging from the explosion of heavy metal that began in the early ‘80s, Doro Pesch has been tireless in her devotion to the metal cause for four decades. In 2023, she celebrates 40 years of active service, with two special anniversary live shows and, most importantly, a brand-new studio album that […]
Venue: Eastside Bowl City: Nashville, TN Date: November 18, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (www.jhs-photo.com) To an extremely energetic and sold out crowd Wolfmother hit the stage in full force at Eastside Bowl in Nashville, TN. The evening was an absolute fun filled event. Everybody in attendance was singing and enjoying their performance. High energy […]
According to a recent press release: “The UK’s HELL’S ADDICTION are extremely hot property in their homeland at the moment, hotly tipped as a band to keep an eye on, having recently destroyed audiences at festivals such as Rockin’ The Bowl, Hard Rock Hell and Firevolt, just to name a few. The quintet’s Nine O’Clock Horses is a hard rock masterpiece of […]
According to a recent press release: “With debut single “The Calling,” Brooklyn-based four-piece have established themselves as a band who can capture the essence of life and humanity with their songs. Its hypnotic pulse draws you deep into their dark, existential and Lynchian world, and refuses to let go. It’s the perfect introduction to both the band and its debut album Conversations With My Future […]
According to a recent press release: “Never gonna happen…. How many times does a band hear this? Knowledgeable people in the business say it all the time about bands that sound too much like someone else, are too much this, too little that, are either too young or old, etc. Well Rat Rod are a […]
Venue: Ruth Eckerd Hall City: Clearwater, FL Dates: November 15, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Upon my arrival to FL for the winter, I couldn’t wait to get behind the my lens at Ruth Eckerd Hall to witness Bush deliver hits and other cuts as they tour to support their latest album […]
Venue: House Of Blues City: Orlando, FL Date: November 15, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Mackenzie Knox (https://www.mknoxmedia.com/) Pierce The Veil recently headlined two sold-out shows at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida. Fortunately, I was able to attend their final performance on the 15th, which featured opening acts such as Destroy Boys, Dayseeker, and LSDUNES. […]
According to a recent press release: “Phoenix based melodic rockers ESCAPE THE HIVE have released their debut album, This is Gonna Sting today via Shock Records / Vanity Music Group. Following the release of three singles – “It’s Not Alright,” “In Between,” and “Separate Lives” ESCAPE THE HIVE quickly built a strong following both online and on the ground as the band proved themselves in the live sector alongside artists such as […]
According to a recent press release: “St. Louis based melodic rock trio WILL THE THRILL comes out swinging today as their new album, Take It Sleazy hits stores across North America through Weapon Records / Vanity Music Group. Twelve songs soaked in late 80s / early 90s Sunset Strip sleaze metal, complete with over the top guitar antics, courtesy of G.I.T. graduate Will Aguilar, and lyrics […]
According to a recent press release: “California’s greatest export Steel Panther are doing their part to share the message that things aren’t always what they seem online with their new music video for “On Your Instagram.” The band felt it was important to issue this public service announcement that aligns with the lyrics from the […]
According to a recent press release: “Guitarist and singer / songwriter PETE EVICK, best known as the lead guitarist and band director of the Bret Michaels Band has released a new single today, “For Whom It May Concern,” the latest in a string of single releases that Evick has undertaken in the past year and will continue to do […]
According to a recent press release: “Emerging from the heart of the South Bay’s vibrant and storied punk rock scene, One Square Miles’ latest offering, Source of Suffering, produced by Cameron Webb, serves as a captivating successor to their 2018 debut LP, The System. The new EP marks a bold sonic departure, while simultaneously remaining true to […]
Venue: The Orpheum City: Tampa, FL Date: November 12, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Mackenzie Knox (https://www.mknoxmedia.com/) Citizen had the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida, bursting with nostalgia last Sunday. Their signature alternative style was on full display, as they rocked songs from all their albums, sending their die-hard fans into a frenzy. Fans belted out every word […]
Venue: Marathon Music Works City: Nashville, TN Date: November 13, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (www.jhs-photo.com) To an extremely energetic crowd LP hit the stage in full force at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN in support of their most recent album Love Lines. The evening was an absolute fun filled event. Everybody in attendance […]
According to a recent press release: “New York City singer / songwriter Leo Sawikin is set to release “New York I’m Coming Home” November 14, the fourth single off his upcoming summer 2024 album release recorded at Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard’s Studio Litho in Seattle with producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Modest Mouse, The Shins). Sawikin released his debut album Row Me Away in 2021 during Covid. American […]
According to a recent press release: “Nearly 40 years to the day, Vajra delivers a reimagined version of the original “Love is a Battlefield”, showcasing the band’s signature style and their ability to make a well-known song their own, with all of the elements and a great new spin on them. Vajra’s cover has a distinct and unique sound, […]
According to a recent press release: “Brooklyn-based heavy rock and rollers CASH BRIBE are set to release their second EP Escape From New York on Fanxdangxo Records on December 1, 2023. Rooted in hardcore punk and rock and roll, ‘Escape…’ is steeped in influences across the spectrum of extreme music – modern hardcore, death metal, grindcore, powerviolence, and beyond – while embracing […]
