Live Show Reviews

Micky Dolenz

It’s perfectly fitting that Micky Dolenz‘ solo appearance at ArtsQuest was rescheduled from the dog days of summer (and too close to the Monkees’ tour stop at the nearby Sands casino) and … Read more

Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Marty Balin, Jefferson Airplane, Jorma Kaukonen, Beacon Theater

Hot Tuna

“I’ve been waiting for this moment. I’ve had to lay off desert for a week,” said Jorma Kaukonen as a huge bass guitar shaped cake was rolled onto center stage to … Read more

Bruce Cockburn, City Winery,

Bruce Cockburn

Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn boasts a musical career that has spanned four decades, and has the accolades and devoted fan base to show for it. An ever evolving and experimental … Read more

Devo, Whip It, Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, CBGB, CGBG Music Festival

Devo

With 2014 now behind us, it’s natural to mourn things we’ve lost in the past year. But before we get too teary eyed, it’s important to remember that there are … Read more

Dr. John, Fox Theatre Tucson, Mac Rebennack

Dr. John

It was a Sunday evening in Tucson, and crowds of smiling faces were descending on the Fox Theatre to see Dr. John and his band. Openers, the Bryan Dean Trio … Read more

Peterson Brothers, Peterson Brothers Band, Glenn Peterson Jr., Alex Peterson, Hill Country BBQ

Peterson Brothers Band

  Photos by Arnold Goodman   The Peterson Brothers are particularly adept at a smooth, funky, groove-laden type of blues that requires a mastery of both musical timing and onstage … Read more

Tom Bukovac, Steve Gorman, Nick Govrik, Jackie Greene, Joan Osborne, Trigger Hippy, Gramercy Theatre

Trigger Hippy

  Photos by Jim Belmont   With vocalist Joan Osborne, Black Crowes guitarist Jacke Greene, Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman, and top-rate session pros in guitarist Tom Bukovac and bassist … Read more

John Fullbright, Rialto Theatre Tucson

John Fullbright and Patty Griffin

  Even though it was the end of the tour, opener John Fullbright’s voice was in good shape on his six or eight songs. In addition to guitar and harmonica, … Read more

John Lennon Tribute, Theatre Within, Symphony Space, Music Without Borders, John Lennon, The Beatles, Yoko Ono, Debbie Harry

The 34th Annual John Lennon Tribute

For the last 34 years, the New York-based performing arts collective, Theatre Within, has hosted the Annual John Lennon Tribute. Over the years, with help from artists like Jackson Browne, … Read more