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: Ovens Auditorium City: Charlotte, NC Dates: February 5, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Was able to dial back the musical clock nearly 30 years and revisit some killer R&B from the mid 90’s when the Room 112 Tour rolled into Charlotte’s Ovens Auditorium. Making my way through the venue and […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Dates: February 6, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) While I might attend a comedy show from time to time, it isn’t my norm and certainly not when it comes to photographing a show. Truth be told, Margaret Cho’s Choligarchy tour stop on a Friday night […]
Venue: Park Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: February 4, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) It’s a warm winter day in Winnipeg, Manitoba—by warm, I mean a balmy -2°C. As I’m driving to the Park Theatre, my excitement is steadily building. Tonight, I’m finally seeing Danko Jones live. I still remember the first time […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Dates: January 17, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) First show of the year and I was pumped to see Nothing More in Charlotte, but little did I know how good this show was going to be. I missed the first opening act but made it […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Date: February 4, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jeffrey Everett The Wombats, and indie rock band from Liverpool, brough their Oh! The Ocean Tour to Charlotte on Wednesday night. It’s hard to believe it was all the way back in 2003 when as teenagers they formed the band. Now six […]
According to a recent press release: “Born out of exhaustion and quietly defiant hope, PARIAH is the sound of one last attempt at a dream that has taken everything. After years spent pouring time, money, and belief into bands that stalled out or never left the ground, vocalist / songwriter Quinn McGraw reached a breaking point—and chose to document […]
According to a recent press release: “South Florida favorites Good Night Moon have returned with their first release in nearly 20 years. The band has announced their forthcoming self-titled EP, set to be released on January 23, 2026. The five song collection has been re-recorded and updated for a whole new generation of fans to discover, including production by Matt Marino (Fame on […]
According to a recent press release: “Edmonton, Canada’s alt‑metal visionaries Famous Strangers, have unveiled the long‑anticipated music video for “Deepstar,” their debut 2024 single and the first song the band ever released. After two years in the vault, the cinematic visual finally arrives in 2026, marking a major milestone in the band’s evolving creative journey. Originally released […]
ED: With the sad news of Chuck Negron’s passing yesterday, I revisited this moment in time I had with Chuck when I was able to jump on a phone call with him and discuss his then new release Negron Generations. Rest easy Chuck… and thank you for the joy you brought to this world. According […]
According to a recent press release: “Las Vegas punk rock trio Crimson Riot are back with their most focused, ambitious, and fully realized release to date. Their third full-length album, Third Time’s A Charm, arrives March 20, 2026 via Leg Lamp Records, with the first single and music video, “Cross The Line,” dropping today. Formed in 2017 and famously dubbed the “Punk Rock Partridge Family” by iHeartRadio’s Bobby Bones, […]
According to a recent press release: “A new wave of inspiration is rising in the world of Christian and faith-driven music with the emergence of Psalm 101, a creative family band dedicated to blending worship, artistry, and authentic storytelling. Rooted in the belief that music can both move hearts and spark change, Psalm 101 exists to […]
According to a recent press release: “Today, New York based indie rock band RED VOX is proud to announce their sixth full length album, Retcon, due out on January 30, 2026. To celebrate the announcement, the band offers fans a glimpse of the upcoming release with their new single “Over A Life.” The new track […]
According to a recent press release: “In true galvanic style, The Motor City’s own J. Lebang unfurls track list and title for upcoming new album! Bringing an orgy of bombastic positive energy, Electrogasm boasts 8 brand new original bangers to rock your face off! Electrogasm fuses Lebang’s classic hard rock roots with funk inspired dance grooves. You’ll find […]
Venue: Cain Center For The Arts City: Cornelius, NC Dates: December 20, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Every year, there is a little mystique around the final show I cover. There is always a little excitement looking forward to the calendar flip and the shows on the horizon as well as […]
Venue: Brooklyn Bowl Nashville Date: December 17, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Ending the highly anticipated final show of their almost completely sold-out tour, All Them Witches hit the stage with swagger and purpose, knowing that they were going to give the packed house exactly what they wanted and then some. All […]
Venue: House of Blues City: Orlando, FL Date: December 12, 2025 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) I set out on the trek across Florida Friday afternoon to catch Silverstein at the House of Blues Orlando for their 25 Years of Noise tour, and if you’ve ever driven through central Florida, you already know the gamble that […]
According to a recent press release: “Shock rock band Caster Volor releases their new album, entitled Paracosm, via Pavement Entertainment. Paracosm is a raw, unapologetic plunge into the chaos of modern life, filtered through the fire of heavy rock theatrics. This album is a world of fantasy, defiance, and takeover—a soundtrack for misfits, rebels, and believers […]
Venue: Marathon Music Works Date: December 9, 2025 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) One thing Whitechapel can always prove is that even on a cold night, they will pack a house ready for some face-melting metal. Hitting the stage in Nashville, TN, at Marathon Music Works to what must have been a sold-out […]
According to a recent press release: “Emerging from the vibrant Aotearoa shoegaze scene, Libbianski are charting a new chapter with their forthcoming EP EP1, due for release on December 5, 2025 via their home imprint Over The Hill Records. The new collection, self-recorded and produced by the band in their home studio, captures the raw DIY essence of their […]
According to a recent press release: “When the clock strikes twelve, the world changes — and so does the sound of modern rock. Rising rock force Illusions of Grandeur steps into the shadows with their explosive new single, “Midnight”, a cinematic, pulse-pounding anthem that blurs the line between reality, illusion, and revelation. Fueled by towering guitars, a thunderous […]
