LIVE: THE STEMS – Fremantle, 6 Sep 2024 With The Rinehearts and Vancool, Freo Social, Fremantle, Western Australia Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photography by Linda Dunjey The Stems could have been the biggest band ever to come out of Western Australia, but the fates chose otherwise. They were only initially together for a few years, […]
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 […]
LIVE: BRITISH LION with Tony Moore – Perth, 31 August 2024 Magnet House, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photography by Linda Dunjey Tony Moore was ever so briefly a member of Iron Maiden when they were still finding their sound – and realising that his keyboards weren’t part of it. He’s here […]
LIVE: IRON MAIDEN – Perth, 1 September, 2024 With Killswitch Engage – RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photography by Stu McKay Iron Maiden – and especially multi-talented frontman Brice Dickinson – have never been willing to lean back and rely on past glories, instead constantly creating new material as they’ve forged […]
LIVE: AMARANTHE with SILENT KNIGHT – Perth, 28 August 2024 Metropolis Fremantle Photos by Linda Dunjey Amaranthe brought their unique and beloved brand of heavy metal all the way from Sweden to Perth, Western Australia for the first show of their much-anticipated Australian & New Zealand tour – their debut visit to our fair […]
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. […]
Venue: The Castle Theater City: Bloomiongton, 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 […]
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 […]
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre City: Winnipeg, MB Date: August 14, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/) NOFX’s Final Tour was a special one for me; I grew up listening to NOFX. After all, the band has been around since 1983, with 15 studio albums, and they have quite a repertoire to pick from for their […]
Venue: The Social City: Orlando, FL Date: August 11, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Stephanie Gray (https://stephgrayphoto.mypixieset.com/) On August 11, 2024, The Social in Orlando became the backdrop for an extraordinary night featuring Leanna Firestone and Brye, two emerging luminaries in the indie pop genre. The evening was marked by performances that resonated deeply with the audience, […]
Venue: Masonic Cathedral Theatre City: Detroit, MI Dates: August 11, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) To say I was excited to be seeing (and photographing) Idina Menzel once again would be an understatement. From the first time I heard her sing songs from Rent or Wicked, I was enamored with her […]
Venue: The Machine Shop City: Flint, MI Dates: August 9, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) I love The Machine Shop in Flint, MI… the vibe, the people, and the bands they get in the door. Another new band to my live show list, but one I have been familiar with for […]
Venue: House Of Blues Orlando City: Orlando, FL Date: August 9, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Stephanie Gray (https://stephgrayphoto.mypixieset.com/) The “20 Years of Tears” tour made its stop at the House of Blues Orlando on August 9, 2024. It was a night of nostalgia and raw emotion, a fitting celebration of two decades in the post-hardcore and […]
Venue: Nashville Municipal Auditorium City: Nashville, TN Date: August 9, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Jerry Cantrell hit the stage to an extremely high energy and excited audience in the almost packed Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Jumping straight into his song “Psychotic Break” he and his touring band, Greg Puciato and Gill Sharone both previously […]
LIVE: HUGH CORNWELL – Perth, 10th August 2024 Supported by Radio Radio – The Rosemount Hotel Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photography by Linda Dunjey Hugh Cornwell has had an impressive solo career since leaving The Stranglers way back in 1990, and latest solo album – his tenth – Moments Of Madness is as good as […]
LIVE: JESUS AND MARY CHAIN – Perth, 8 August 2024 The Astor Theatre, Perth Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photography by Damien Crocker Scottish rockers Jesus And Mary Chain brought their gorgeous melodies and discordant guitars to Perth to close out their Australian tour, creating a hypnotic and transfixing wall of sound from opener JAMC-OD (not […]
LIVE: STORY OF THE YEAR – Perth, 4 August 2024 Metropolis Fremantle, with Behind Crimson Eyes & Senses Fail Reviewed by Zac Ashby Photography by Luke Baker 20-years on from their breakout debut album, Page Avenue, Missouri’s Story of the Year have set out on their 5-date celebration tour of Australia with a show […]
Venue: Jannus Live City: St. Petersburg, FL Date: July 31, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Stephanie Gray (https://stephgrayphoto.mypixieset.com/) On an evening where the weather forecast was as heavy as the music, As I Lay Dying, Chelsea Grin, and Entheos took the stage at Jannus Live in St Petersburg, Florida. Despite it starting to rain almost exactly when […]
Venue: Exit/In City: Nashville, TN Date: July 30, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Walking onto stage in a dayglo avant-funk style only fitting of the hippest grandmother’s knitted wears and quilted suit; MonoNeon immediately jumped into an hour and a half long jazz / funk set that was thoroughly enjoyable. I wasn’t too […]
Venue: Belknap Park City: Grand Rapids, MI Dates: July 19-20, 2024 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Another Michigan summer means another year at Belknap Park to celebrate the Uprising of metal fans as they venture to Grand Rapids for the fourth installment of Upheaval Festival. Both days were stacked with different metal bands […]
