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.
![MUSIC REVIEW: QARINAH – Transcendent [EP]](https://i0.wp.com/100percentrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Qarinah-Transcendent-EP-artwork-ghostcultmag.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 "MUSIC REVIEW: QARINAH – Transcendent [EP]")
Label: Buio Omega Music Release Date: September 13, 2024 Rating: 86% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur Again, the stream of EPs hitting my email and feed lately has been overwhelming (I guess the full-length LP might not be the way to go for some artists). The latest offering from Qarinah is one such EP that I […]
Venue: Central Florida Fairgrounds City: Orlando, FL Date: September 14, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Stephanie Gray (https://stephgrayphoto.mypixieset.com/) September 14th brought an electric buzz to the Central Florida Fairgrounds for the Punk in the Park Festival. Starting at noon, the festival kicked off with an infectious energy despite the mugginess and a storm that threatened to interrupt […]
Venue: Exit / In City: Nashville, TN Date: September 14, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Getting onto the stage to a highly energized crowd King Dunn immediately jumped into a few Melvins songs “Hung Bunny” and “Roman Bird Dog” to start the night out right before switching to two King Buzzo numbers “Dark Brown Teeth” and […]
Big Ears Festival — Knoxville’s shapeshifting, multi-dimensional, genre-defying celebration of music and arts — returns March 27 through 30, 2025, to downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, with another iconic gathering of many of the world’s most influential and visionary musical creators. Today, the festival announces its initial 2025 lineup (with more artists to be added in the coming months). […]
According to a recent press release: “Atlanta foursome PISTOLS AT DAWN — Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals]— are entering their unapologetic era with their new single “Not Sorry.”Pistols At Dawn craft the kind of rock music that doesn’t just reach the rafters; it breaks […]
According to a recent press release: “Violet Breed represents a powerful collaboration between Brian Wheat, a seasoned rock icon, and AleX, a fresh and dynamic voice in the music industry. The pair have spent the last five years meticulously crafting an album that draws from their own life experiences, creating music that resonates with listeners of all […]
According to a recent press release: “WINGS DENIED’s new album Just the Basics will be released on September 20th, 2024. the Washington, D.C.-based band has carved out a unique niche in the rock scene, blending metal and alternative influences with inspiration from Deftones, Alice in Chains, and 70s progressive rock. Just The Basics is set to redefine progressive rock as a groundbreaking […]
![MUSIC REVIEW: PENNY BORED – I’m Bored [EP]](https://i0.wp.com/100percentrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/R6Kg2FVx.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 "MUSIC REVIEW: PENNY BORED – I’m Bored [EP]")
Label: Open Your Ears Records Release Date: September 13, 2024 Rating: 86% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur My musical taste buds have always bee na little varied and my like of the latest EP from Penny Bored adds to that diversity. While not a ‘rock’ record, there are certainly elements woven into the track that carry […]
According to a recent press release: “Acclaimed singer-songwriter Kendra Erika, known for her chart-topping dance hits and captivating performances, is set to release her latest single, “Body Language,” on September 13. Released under Oyster Shell Music/AMG Canada/Sony Music, this electrifying track promises to be a dance floor sensation, highlighting Kendra’s distinctive style and ability to […]
According to a recent press release: “Rob McNelley, the acclaimed Nashville guitarist known for his collaborations with icons like Bob Seger, Dolly Parton, and Luke Combs, has just released his latest single, “The Other Side.” This slow-burning track, built on a growling bass line and featuring McNelley’s signature guitar prowess, is the newest addition to his series […]
Brew Ha Ha Productions has announced the first wave of bands for Punk In The Park Orlando, Saturday, September 14 at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida. This marks the second stop for Punk In The Park – American Road Trip, originally known as Southern California’s favorite punk rock and craft beer tasting festival, following May’s Road Trip debut at The Cow Palace in San […]
Venue: SoundBoard at MotorCity Casino City: Detroit, MI Dates: August 29, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Sliding out from underneath the warm blanket of metal and rock n’ roll, I ventured to MotorCity Casino’s Sound Board Theater to check out a classic Soul & Funk staple from my youth… Shalamar. After a […]
Venue: Oak Mountain Amphitheater City: Pelham, AL Date: August 27, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Dani Grassi (https://danibphotos.myportfolio.com/) Oak Mountain Amphitheater was met with a nostalgic performance tonight. As the lights dimmed and the crowd’s anticipation reached a fever pitch, Stone Temple Pilots took the stage and delivered a performance that felt both exhilarating and refreshingly vital. […]
According to a recent press release: “Today, Finnish-Ecuadorean melodic heavy metal band BLACK SUN shares “Rise” the third single from their forthcoming self-titled album out September 6th. Fronted by the formidable Netta Laurenne, BLACK SUN is completed by founding members Nicolas Estrada (drums), Christopher Grünberg (guitar), and Santiago Salem (bass) as well as the band’s producer, Thunderstone guitarist Nino Laurenne. As a result, Ecuador and Finland are now bonded and represented […]
Venue: The Castle Theater City: Bloomington, IL Date: August 22, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Kassidy Goldberg (https://kassidyraephoto.wixsite.com/mysite/projects-7) If you were anywhere near Bloomington, Illinois like me last Thursday night, you might have noticed the pandemonium riffs emanating from the Castle Theater. The historic venue, with its ornate decor and intimate ambiance, set the perfect stage for […]
According to a recent press release: “LA’s Stoke Signals played their first show in January 2024, and blew everyone’s f*cking minds. From the still smoldering ashes of Promise Me This and Holy Fangs, Stoke Signals is here to comfort and hold you, but very loudly. Get stoked for September 20, 2024, when Stoke Signals brings you their debut LP, Make Dying Fun, […]
Venue: MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre City: Tampa, FL Date: August 20, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Kassidy Goldberg (https://kassidyraephoto.wixsite.com/mysite/projects-7) The MidFlorida Amphitheater was transformed into a musical time machine on August 20th, 2024, as rock legends REO Speedwagon and contemporary hitmakers Train shared the stage for an unforgettable night of live music. With a setlist spanning decades […]
According to a recent press release: “The Exies, formed in 1997 and named in homage to John Lennon’s shortened term for the 1960s art students in Hamburg that called themselves “the existentialists”, had a prosperous journey, peaking with 2003’s Inertia and 2004’s Head For The Door. Both albums were released by Virgin Records and combined, sold more than […]
According to a recent press release: “Chicago-based punk rock lifer Joe Mizzi has had a transformative few years, marked by significant personal and professional milestones. Known through his early stint in Common Rider (with Op Ivy’s Jesse Michaels) and his current projects, the beloved Chicago punk outfit The Bollweevils, punk trio The Mizzerables and punk supergroup The Iron Spiders (which features members of 88 Fingers Louie, Rise […]
According to a recent press release: “Love Sick Drug isn’t just a bunch of boring musicians standing on stage, they also bring the look and charisma. Erin Marie Garrett is a former Lingerie Football League player, two time FHM cover model, currently working fashion model and brand ambassador and has a set of lungs that […]
