Live Show Reviews

Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams

While I am of a demographic that grew up as Bryan Adams made one hit after another, I had yet to experience one of his live shows. And what an … Read more

4Knots Music Festival

Adapt or die, as the saying goes. Though change is often necessary, that doesn’t make it any less disappointing when it comes unexpectedly. This year, change came to the Village … Read more

Pennsylvania Blues Festival

Photos by Laura Carbone The Pennsylvania Blues Festival returned to Lake Harmony at a new location after a four year absence from the area, and settled in very comfortably to … Read more

Blinddog Smokin', Bowery Electric

Blinddog Smokin’

Photos by Arnie Goodman   The Bowery Electric is the last place I’d expect to find a blues band, but Carl Gustafson, who has written for Elmore Magazine, toured with … Read more

Warren Haynes, Railroad Earth, Town Hall

Warren Haynes and Railroad Earth

Photos by Arnie Goodman One of my favorite guitar players, Warren Haynes always makes me look forward to his live shows, where he is at his best. This show had a … Read more

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

  I’ve attended literally hundreds of festivals, and Grey Fox continues to be one of my favorites, with a perfect combination of music, ambiance, established stars and up-and-comers and super-friendly … Read more

Boz Scaggs, A Fool To Care, A Fool To Care Boz Scaggs, Danny Clinch, Boz Scaggs Memphis

Boz Scaggs

My appreciation of the multi-talented Boz Scaggs began more than a dozen years ago with his horn-laden ditty “Runnin’ Blue.” At the time I was aware of Boz solely from … Read more

The Mekons

Throughout the history of rock n’ roll there have been “cult” bands, and then there are the Mekons. Never a hit in the U.S. or their native U.K (the band … Read more

The Bird and the Bee

The Bird and the Bee transported concertgoers to a sunny summer dream to celebrate the release of their new album, Recreational Love. Inara George (the Bird) jumped, clapped and danced … Read more