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 Fillmore6 City: Charlotte, NC Date: April 14, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (www.jhs-photo.com) Playing to a sold out very enthused crowd over at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina; Skinny Puppy maintained their position as one of the best bands in the Industrial/Electronic world. Paul Barker *formerly of Ministry* opened the night […]
According to a recent press release: “The Last Second Save was created by songwriter Jesse Procaccini to channel his creative vision and inner-most thoughts. The 2-song single “Baltimore,” produced by Will Beasley and Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, The Dangerous Summer), has elevated his music and opened the door to a new era in his expression. In the single “Baltimore,” Jesse teams up […]
According to a recent press release: “Queens, New York based rock outfit King Falcon have released their new song “Cadillac” on Mascot Records. Melding indie-rock adventurousness with Classic Rock swagger, King Falcon’s ultra-catchy songwriting recalls artists like Black Keys, Cage The Elephant, Tame Impala, The Killers, Royal Blood, and Beck. “Cadillac” was produced by Marshall Altman (Citizen Cope, Matt […]
According to a recent press release: “Chicago Metal quartet Speedfreak is an institution in the city’s hard rock and metal scene. With a sound that ranges from combative thrash riffs to boozy and bluesy sludge grooves, Speedfreak promises to be the cause of your next hangover. Lauded by Dee Snider as “having great songs” and […]
According to a recent press release: “Today, Liv Kristine presents the official video for the new single “Love Me High.” On the third single from the upcoming studio album River of Diamonds – which will be released on April 21st via Metalville Records – Liv Kristine presents an extraordinary duet partner in her sister Carmen Elise Espenæs (Savn, Midnattsol). “Love Me High” is one of the faster of the twelve […]
According to a recent press release: “Paralyzed” is the next single from Lunatic High. The explosive track, told from the perspective of a tenacious woman fighting to free herself from a degrading and abusive relationship, is about climbing out of the abyss of a dark situation. Bathed in bombastic guitar riffs and pulse-pounding percussion that rests […]
According to a recent press release: “D < O > N released two albums worldwide called Trial & Error and 2nd GEAR. With a style similar to Joe Satriani and David Gilmour, among others, D < O > N brings a new spin on the instrumental guitar rock genre with an 80’s feel on a modern rock/metal […]
Venue: Raymond James Stadium City: Tampa, FL Dates: April 13, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) There has been a buzz for days in Tampa and the impending arrival of Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour is the source of the energy and anticipation. The tour finds her bringing a long show pulling […]
According to a recent press release: “Fueled by dizzying song structure and unfettered, turbocharged orchestrations that mirror the uncertainty of questioning what surrounding you is real, “Undone” zooms in on the effects that panic attacks can have. Followings the message of isolation, mistreatment, and damage that we accrue from the pressures of day-to-day life previously […]
According to a recent press release: “The band — brothers Dawson Scholz [vocals, guitar], Kyle Scholz [vocals, keys, percussion], and Parker Scholz [drums] along with TJ Nichols [vocals, bass], and Andy Crateau [vocals, guitar] — has announced its fourth album Again, out March 31 via Solid State Records. Not only is this the first taste of new music from the band since 2017 but it also marks the return of the […]
According to a recent press release: “Xysma started in 1988 as a grindcore band (some say Finland’s first!), evolved into a more rock n roll version of a death metal band and then moved into even more accessible rock waters before breaking up around 1998 and pretty much staying disbanded, aside from some live shows, for […]
According to a recent press release: “Johnson City, Tennessee-based pop-funk fusion band Florencia & the Feeling is set to independently release its debut album, Birthday, on March 24, 2023. Since its conception in April 2021, the five-piece has been impressing listeners with its upbeat funky grooves, heartfelt songwriting, and all-around good vibes, loading its music with four-part harmonies, […]
Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Event Center City: Tampa, FL Dates: March 28, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) For the second time in a week I found myself at Tampa, FL’s Seminole Hard Rock Event Center, but in total contrast to the acoustic show I saw last week, I was faced with a […]
Venue: Brooklyn Bowl City: Nashville, TN Date: March 22, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (www.jhs-photo.com) Playing to a sold out very enthused crowd over at Brooklyn Bowl, Wednesday March 22nd. With no opener involved, They Might Be Giants took the stage to much fanfare and excitement. Filled with quirky commentary and wit. They performed […]
Venue: Jannus Live City: St Petersburg, FL Dates: March 24, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Supergroup — a term thrown around a lot over the last few years, but when you pull together Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan, and Mike Portnoy, there is no other term that fits the bill. Having released their […]
According to a recent press release: “Brooklyn, NY (by way of Charleston, SC) indie rockers Whitehall have released “Pull” the latest single off their upcoming Enci Records label debut, Maizy out May 5th on Enci Records. Since forming in a college dorm room in 2014, Whitehall has released a pair of albums, along with their most recent Garden Song EP, which debuted […]
According to a recent press release: “New Jersey rock band Uncured releases its new single “Let’s Break Out.” The song comes from the band’s upcoming EP My Design, which is slated for release in the summer on June 2, 2023, via Pavement Entertainment. The single “Let’s Break Out” is a story of empowerment that encourages individuality and freedom. It starts […]
Venue: The Orpheum City: Tampa, FL Date: March 17, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Mackenzie Knox (https://www.mknoxmedia.com/) Real Friends and Knuckle Puck at the Tampa Orpheum on Friday night absolutely killed it. They both made sure to perform many popular throwbacks in between new songs to get everyone hype. Even if the venue was a bit smaller […]
Venue: Hard Rock Event Center City: Tampa, FL Dates: March 21, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Without fanfare or even an introduction, Aaron Lewis strolled onto the stage at Tampa, FL’s Seminole Hard Rock Event Center and took his place between two other guitarists while we all braced for an acoustic evening. […]
According to a recent press release: “Leo Sayer recently announced he’d be returning to the United States after a 20-year tour hiatus to celebrate his 50 years in music with a set of three exclusive live shows. These three shows will be the precursor to a lengthy tour of the U.S. in the fall which will be […]
