Live Show Reviews

Lead Belly Fest

Photos By Kyra Kverno    Carnegie Hall is hallowed ground for several reasons, but on the evening of February 5th, it was all about Huddie Ledbetter, known to most as … Read more

Association Of Performing Arts Presenters

All Photos By Arnie Goodman   APAP 59, the annual meeting of the best in entertainment presenters and promoters, is a multi-faceted event, essential for anyone associated with the performing … Read more

Matt Corby

Americans over 40 don’t know him, but apparently everyone under 27 or with a personal connection to Australia knows Matt Corby, a 2007 runner-up in TV’s Australian Idol contest. After … Read more

The 32nd International Blues Challenge

All Photos By Laura Carbone    The International Blues Challenge, the biggest blues party in the world, took place in the epicenter of blues and soul, Beale Street in Memphis, … Read more

Judy Collins

No doubt about it– this was an absolutely fantastic night of music. The show opened with a set by Ari Hest, who was excellent singing some songs from his new … Read more

Luther Dickinson & Friends

All photos by Ebet Roberts Word was out on the streets that Luther Dickinson was coming to town. As two men excitedly walked by me, one said to the other: … Read more

Wynonna and the Big Noise

All photos by Laura Sedor A rambunctious crowd attended Wynonna and the Big Noise, a sold-out show at Chicago’s City Winery. The crowd asked questions and passed Wynonna notes during the show, … Read more

Alejandro Escovedo

Photos By Ebet Roberts    Tejano roots-rocker Alejandro Escovedo has digested a wide range of music in his 30-odd years as a performer, from punk rock to hard rock to … Read more

JD and the Straight Shot

Among his many interests, James Dolan has a pet project, the Straight Shot, and that band just debuted their new Ballyhoo! album crowded onto a small stage in an oak- and … Read more