Ty Segall / Webster Hall / New York, NY
“So guys, the barricade is about to break,” said Ty Segall, trying to calm the fans who were making their way towards the band. Security looked apprehensive. In a split … Read more
Live Show Reviews
Conrad Oberg / The Iridium / New York, NY
One of the emerging young guitar slinger set, Conrad Oberg already has an impressive arsenal of chops at his formidable fingertips. Whether barreling along a rockabilly tune, reaching back to … Read more
Emmylou Harris / Tarrytown Music Hall / Tarrytown, NY
Be it Dylan, Springsteen, McCartney, Jagger, Guthrie, Redding, etc., any rock ‘n’ roll fan nearing retirement today was hugely influenced by the music we listened to then. But my greatest … Read more
Lost Leaders / The Colony Cafe / Woodstock, NY
An ancient, hand-lettered sign hangs behind the bandstand at this old hotel, advertising rooms for $1.50 with a guarantee that they are “fireproof.” Good thing, or Lost Leaders might have … Read more
Made In America Music Festival / Grand Park / Los Angeles, CA
After a successful run in Philadelphia, the Budweiser Made in America Music Festival, produced by Live Nation and Jay Z, recently made its Los Angeles debut. Thousands of fans gathered around … Read more
Kings of Leon / Hollywood Bowl / Los Angeles, CA / October…
Since February, Kings of Leon have been touring almost non-stop across North America, Europe and Asia on the strength of their most recent album, Mechanical Bull. Finally nearing the end … Read more
Bryan Ferry / Beacon Theatre / New York, NY / October 1
Roxy Music, guided by vocalist and songwriter Bryan Ferry (and ably assisted by bassist Graham Simpson and Brian Eno, among others), took glam rock to another level—a respectable level—and … Read more
Jeff and Jessie Bridges / City Winery / New York, NY
Singer/songwriter Jessie Bridges was recently joined on New York’s City Winery stage by her father, musician/actor Jeff Bridges, who gave her her first guitar at age 13, and exposed her … Read more
Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez / Fairfield Theatre / Fairfield, CT
Beehive Queen (and sometime Elmore scribe) Christine Ohlman recently rocked Fairfield, CT along with her band, Rebel Montez. Ohlman’s unique brand of rocking soul—and her trademark beehive hairdo—were in full effect … Read more
Something from Nothing: An All-Star Tribute to the Music of Billy Preston…
An organ in the house where Canadian keyboard wizard Glenn Patscha grew up launched both his career and his fascination with the masters of the instrument. To celebrate the music … Read more
