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: The Machine Shop City: Flint, MI Date: September 12, 2021 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) A crazy rainy Sunday drive from Lexington, MI to Flint, MI found me on dry land and ready to rock. First up once I arrived was Michigan rockers Kaleido fronted by Cristina Chriss. Always a great […]
According to a recent press release: “Boston-based Americana-folk rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Jonathan Paull Gertler is set to release his new album, No Fear, on September 10, 2021 via Rock Ridge Music. Co-produced by Gertler with his trusted collaborator Jon Chase at Chase Studios in Methuen, Massachusetts, No Fear further benefits from the intuitive collaborative nature of regular Gertler cohorts Sal DiFusco and John Paul […]
Venue: The Machine Shop City: Flint, MI Date: September 9, 2021 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) There are bands you have to see when they roll through town, especially when it is at a venue that is one of your favorites; the combination of Pop Evil and The Machine Shop create the […]
Venue: Egyptian Room at Old National Centre City: Indianapolis, IN Date: September 10, 2021 Review and Photographs by: Jeffrey Everett (http://www.jeffrey-everett.com) St. Vincent’s Daddy’s Home tour featured a stop at the Old National Theatre in Indy. Comedian Ali Macofsky got the evening started. After a short break, the light dimmed, and St. Vincent took the stage. A […]
According to a recent press release: “NYC-based Lizzie & The Makers have teamed up with Glide Magazine to premiere their new blues rock stomp “Lover By Proxy” which is released today. The moody track is the second single from their sophomore studio album Dear Onda Wahl out this fall which was produced by renowned producers Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, Tin Machine) and Mario J. […]
According to a recent press release: “West Chicago Metal Industrial project led by multi-instrumentalist Dave McAnally is set to release their newest studio album, Charlatans Inc., on September 14, 2021. Charlatans Inc. is a visceral take on media manipulation and provocation in America. With citizens producing more data about themselves, and media and big tech getting better and better at […]
Venue: TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park City: Indianapolis, IN Date: September 7, 2021 Review and Photographs by: Jeffrey Everett (http://www.jeffrey-everett.com) It’s hard to believe it’s been over 30 years since 311 hit the scene out of Omaha Nebraska. They have released 13 studio albums since, 2 going platinum and 2 gold. Their Greatest Hits […]
According to a recent press release: “Singer-songwriter Juliana Riccardi has announced her sophomore EP, Full Cup, due out October 8th. Today Juliana releases the introspective title track which was recorded live and highlights her soulful powerhouse vocals over a blend of trumpets, scuzzy guitar, and soft drums as she answers the age-old question of do you view life as a […]
According to a recent press release: “THE VIOLENT, featuring former members of Red Sun Rising, have released the footage of their first-ever performance, which was a SiriusXM Octane Accelerator Virtual Concert. Watch the performance, which includes all the songs released so far, new songs never heard before, and a very special cover song. The Violent have also announced their first headline shows alongside their appearance at Louder Than Life in […]
According to a recent press release: “Eric Bibb has known many different Americas; the good, the bad and the ugly. Born in New York City in 1951, the thunderbolt of the Sixties folk revival remains so alive in the 69-year-old’s memory that he can still recall the idealism on the night air of Greenwich Village and picture […]
Venue: Promenade Park City: Toledo, OH Date: September 4, 2021 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Chris Young brought his great show and catalog to Toledo, OH to bolster Fan Fest during the 2021 Solheim Cup, performing on the first day of golf, but was the second night headliner on the Promenade Park […]
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 (United Kingdom) — Following the acclaim of her 2020 album Confessional, Janet Devlin champions the unapologetic honesty that defines her in “Place Called Home,” reflecting on the inner battles that come with searching for a sense of belonging. The single is the first from her much-anticipated forthcoming EP It’s Not That Deep. “Place Called Home” sees Janet briefly […]
According to a recent press release: “Pennsylvania’s rising pop-punk rockers DON’T PANIC are gearing up to release their second full-length album, Dark Horse, on September 3rd. Today, the band reveals the record’s third single, “Ramona,” which is available for streaming everywhere. Formed in 2019 and named after the Douglas Adams’ favorite novel of founding vocalist/guitarist Ted Felicetti, DON’T PANIC began as an endeavor […]
Label: Independent Release Date: July 9, 2021 Rating: 92% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur An odd release shot through my email and I will be honest (just as I was with the person that originally sent the email) I only gave this one a shot because of the artist Carol Hodge’s tie to one of my favorite […]
According to a recent press release: “GRIEVING are following the footsteps of their forefathers, with sounds of doom accompanying them as they weave stories of devils, witches, ghouls and the endless capacity for evil in the heart of every human being. Singing songs for the weary, they grieve over this dying world. The band includes members […]
According to a recent press release: “Ghost Horizon is an atmospheric black metal band from Phoenix, AZ. Dan Stollings, the founder of Ghost Horizon, writes and performs vocals and plays all the stringed instruments.” We get Dan to discuss new music, influences, and more… 1. Tell us a little about your latest release. What might a […]
According to a recent press release: “In an era marked by “followers” and wanting to be “liked” has come a time when Christ followers are unfollowing their faith. Acknowledging the fear of rejection and division may be a root cause for the reservations of thought leaders, Rock Artist Jodi Essex is fed up with rising […]
According to a recent press release: “Formed in 2016 as a studio project by frontman Tim Kenefic, the project has rapidly evolved into a hard touring sonic abomination. Dedicated to crafting technical, interesting and above all, boundary breaking music, Death On Fire has rapidly built a name for themselves as road warriors, hustling across the […]
According to a recent press release: “Hard rock band ARTIFAS released the official music video for their new single “CUT ME OUT”! The single is from their forthcoming album titled Reflections due out November 19, 2021. American Hard Rock band Artifas was formed in 2011 in Jackson, TN by lead guitarist Cody Criswell and lead vocalist Scottie Somerville. In the months following, the […]
According to a recent press release: “NY-based singer-songwriter Elana Brody ties the beauty and ecstasy of the human experience to the wonders of the natural world in her new single and video for “Rock Steady,” out today. A euphoric dance-pop single produced by Max Martin protégé Dominic Fallacaro, the song has been something of a […]
