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: “Alt-acoustic artist Nicole Alexis (stylized as N/A) is excited to announce her forthcoming EP Mirrors and Smoke, due out April 17th. Mirrors and Smoke features recent single “Don’t Tell Me To Breathe” as well as 4 brand new tracks, all written and conceived by the multi-instrumentalist songwriter, who oversaw every element of the production. Nicole Alexis is […]
According to a recent press release: “Blending blues, Americana, Memphis soul, and classic rock into a distinctly West Coast sound, supergroup Michael Ward with Dogs and Fishes have shared their new single, “Animal Magic,” recorded at the iconic Hyde Street Studios. The group features singer, songwriter, and producer Michael Ward, drummer Prairie Prince (The Tubes, […]
According to a recent press release: “Hot on the heels of “The Devil’s Own,” Spain’s BLOODHUNTER have unveiled the official music video for their new single “The Outspoken.” This track hits hard. Fast-paced drums, razor-sharp melodic leads and crushing riffs collide with Diva Satanica’s commanding vocal delivery. The result is a relentless melodic death metal […]
According to a recent press release: “Love isn’t supposed to sound like this. With “Love Is Dying,” Lost in Hollywood tap straight into the moment where everything starts to crack — and they don’t look away. “Love Is Dying” feels like the emotional center of that journey. Philip Strand’s unmistakable voice adds a fragile contrast to the band’s […]
Venue: Knight Theater City: Charlotte, NC Date: March 10, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) It is virtually impossible to review a magician’s performance without giving away the tricks and illusions as well as all the other flare involved in the show. It is crazy to contemplate writing a review of the […]
Venue: Carolina Theatre City: Charlotte, NC Dates: March 12, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) The Carolina Theatre in downtown Charlotte was new to me. Opener Jane Handcock was new to me. Headliner Leela James was FAR from being new to me. I still remember the first time I witnessed her live in […]
According to a recent press release: “Rising Las Vegas punk trio We Might Die return with their most confrontational release to date, the blistering new single “ICED OUT,” now streaming everywhere. Written from the perspective of an ICE agent, the track delivers a searing, satirical takedown of state violence and the justifications used to defend it — a loud, […]
According to a recent press release: “One of the heaviest bands to emerge from the Philadelphia rock scene is Slik Helvetika. From the glory days of the Philadelphia and New Jersey rock scene of the 80s that spawned Cinderella, Britny Fox, Pretty Poison, John Eddie, and an entire laundry list of artists who went forward […]
Venue: freeFall Theatre City: St. Petersburg, FL Date: February 27, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) After more than three decades performing around Tampa Bay, The Vodkanauts have their act dialed in to a wonderfully strange mix of music, comedy, and lounge-style sci-fi absurdity. Their February 27 sold out performance at freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg proved […]
Venue: Jannus Live City: St. Petersburg, FL Date: March 08, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) Gary Numan has spent decades shaping the sound of electronic and industrial rock. His March 8 performance at Jannus Live reminded everyone in attendance why. The show doubled as a celebration of Numan’s 68th birthday (I never would’ve guessed […]
According to a recent press release: “Formed in 2017 and led by brothers Matheus Khouri (vocals, lead guitar) and Thiago Khouri (vocals, bass), Banda AL9 first gained traction through acoustic covers before exploding online with viral original material — amassing millions of streams and over 2 million followers across social platforms. Now signed to Wicked Cool […]
According to a recent press release: “Formed in 2014, This Is Me Breathing have spent the past decade carving out their place in the modern deathcore landscape. After solidifying a permanent lineup in 2019, the band began honing a sound that merges relentless heaviness with dynamic groove and intentional songwriting. A road-tested force since 2015, they have toured across 29 states, […]
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: March 4, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) I have been waiting a while to see Nothing More in concert. After all, the last time they came to Winnipeg was back in 2018, and I had missed them. Let me tell you—the wait was absolutely worth […]
According to a recent press release: “Intergalactic thrashers by way of Puerto Rico, FULLMINATOR have proudly unleashed their music video for “2099 Ninjas,” taken from their recently released album Destroy Tokyo, out now. In this new chapter of the FULLMINATOR mythos, your favorite Intergalactic Junkies face off against legions of deadly ninjas commanded by the sinister Omega Technologies megacorp. Led by billionaire genius Yoko Mohoyo, this […]
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: February 28, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) It’s February 28, and one of my favourite Swedish bands is in town. I couldn’t be more excited to see Orbit Culture headlining as they tour North America behind their new album Death Above Life, released late last […]
Venue: Jannus Live City: St. Petersburg, FL Date: February 24, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) There are few bands that can turn a Tuesday night into something that feels like 1995 summer break, and the Descendents are absolutely one of them. But before the legends took the stage, Montreal’s own NOBRO lit the stage […]
According to a recent press release: “For Clayton Chaney, songwriting is a spiritual practice of acknowledging darkness and allowing the light to shine through. His songs are saturated with themes of love, loss, faith, humility, and humor, creating an honest and approachable catalog. With nearly two decades of songwriting under his belt, the Arkansan-turned-Angeleno feels […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Date: February 27, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jeffrey Everett Dexter and the Moonrocks rolled into Charlotte Friday night with a bang! Last year, they dropped their new EP, Happy to Be Here, and since then, they’ve been hitting the road hard across the US and Canada. The EP has […]
Venue: Canada Life Centre City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Date: February 25, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) As I was standing in a hardware store, ready to purchase some supplies for a renovation project I’m currently working on, I received the email. I’m paraphrasing — “You are going to Megadeth.” I was so excited that I […]
According to a recent press release: “Punk veterans Good Riddance are excited to announce their 10th studio album Before The World Caves In, set to be released on March 27th via Fat Wreck Chords. Good Riddance are one of the most respected and enduring bands in melodic hardcore punk. Formed in Santa Cruz, California in 1986, the band […]
