Venue: Truliant Amphitheater City: Charlotte, NC Dates: September 12, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) There are few metal bands that are still on my bucket list to photograph and review, but the legendary Iron Maiden sat at the top of that list for years as I had never been approved to […]
RADIOHEAD RETURN TO AUSTRALIA IN MAY & JUNE 2027 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIFTEEN YEARS PLAYING SHOWS IN PERTH, MELBOURNE & SYDNEY TICKET REGISTRATION OPEN NOW AT RADIOHEAD.COM In one of the year’s most hotly anticipated announcements, Radiohead has confirmed they will return to Australia in May and June 2027, their first visit in […]
Venue: U.S. National Whitewater Center City: Charlotte, NC Dates: August 28, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) As summer comes to a close, I found myself covering another new to me band at another new to me venue… and what a venue. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an actual white water […]
Venue: Truliant Amphitheatre City: Charlotte, NC Dates: August 17, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) A month to the day after hitting Upheaval Festival in Michigan, I found myself back at it with camera in hand, this time covering Mötley Crüe and special guests Tesla and Extreme. On a blistering hot day in […]
Venue: Belknap Park City: Grand Rapids, MI Dates: July 17-18, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) July brings vacation, fireworks, and if you are a rock and metal fan in Michigan it takes you to Belknap Park in Grand Rapids. As I have covered and photographed the first five years of the […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Dates: June 17, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) I have seen Jinjer on stages in three different states and the latest show in Charlotte, NC was the best of the trio in my opinion. With new album Duél to support and introduce the fans to, they hit […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Dates: May 19, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Bands roll through town day after day, but on a sunny Tuesday evening in Charlotte, I found myself at The Fillmore waiting for a band I dig to take the stage to play hits, fan favorites, and showcase […]
Venue: The Underground City: Charlotte, NC Dates: April 26, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Lacuna Coil is one of those bands that I listen to on occasion and when reminded of their catalog wonder why I don’t listen more often. With a sound that leans into a heavier vibe, they have a […]
Venue: Cain Center for the Arts City: Cornelius, NC Dates: April 24, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) The local PAC always hosts a wide palate of artists through the course of the year, but I was excited to see an artist I was lucky enough to photograph years ago was performing […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Dates: April 8, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Tax season is upon us, and I needed a distraction from all that it comes with. With that in mind, I found myself at The Fillmore in Charlotte to check out Cannons and co-headliner Bob Moses, who […]
Cross Eyed Lover release new video for Slow News Day Following on from the hugely successful single ‘Moving On” , Cross Eyed Lover have released their latest dose of rock ‘SLOW NEWS DAY’. The melodic rock song song will be an instant fan favourite with that driving beat Cross Eyed Lover fans have come to […]
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 […]
TICKET GIVEAWAY – GIRISH & THE CHRONICLES IN PERTH!! Metro City Perth will be hosting a huge night of Asian rock on Saturday, 28 March when one of South Asia’s fastest-rising hard rock acts, Girish and The Chronicles (GATC) bring the rock to town and 100% ROCK have two double passes to be won!! The […]
GIRISH & THE CHRONICLES TO HEADLINE PERTH SHOW Oz Dhun Live is bringing an international rock night to Metro City, Northbridge on 28 March, featuring one of South Asia’s fastest-rising hard rock acts, Girish and The Chronicles (GATC). The band has built a global reputation with their soaring vocals, classic hard-rock sound, and high-energy performances. […]
BATTLE BEAST’s MARINA LA TORRACA On Joining The Band and Touring Australia For The Very First Time When BATTLE BEAST announced the departure of their long‑standing vocalist Noora Louhimo, fans around the world braced for a major shift in the band’s identity. What followed was the beginning of a bold new chapter: the arrival of […]
ROSE CARLEO BAND – SON OF GOD SINGLE RELEASE Australian blues-based hard rock juggernaut Rose Carleo Band are set to ignite 2026 with the release of their long-awaited new single Son of God. Originally scheduled for mid-2025, the release was temporarily placed on hold as bandleader Rose Carleo captured national attention with her fearless, fire-breathing […]
FOO FIGHTERS (USA) ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TAKE COVER STADIUM TOUR AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 2026. PERTH + NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 2027 TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that one of the biggest and most beloved rock bands of all time – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame […]
Venue: Ovens Auditorium City: Charlotte, NC Dates: February 5, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) Was able to dial back the musical clock nearly 30 years and revisit some killer R&B from the mid 90’s when the Room 112 Tour rolled into Charlotte’s Ovens Auditorium. Making my way through the venue and […]
Venue: The Fillmore City: Charlotte, NC Dates: February 6, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) While I might attend a comedy show from time to time, it isn’t my norm and certainly not when it comes to photographing a show. Truth be told, Margaret Cho’s Choligarchy tour stop on a Friday night […]
