Concert Reviews

Buckcherry and HellYeah Live: One Hell of a Show

Buckcherry and HellYeah Live: One Hell of a Show

Posted February 17, 2011 at 12:00 pm | 2 comments

That’s what you get when the combine Buckcherry and HellYeah sharing the same bill in New York City for the Jägermeister Music Tour. While initially this may seem like odd touring combination, make no mistake that these two bands are carrying the torch for pure American Rock n’ Roll, HellYeah with their blend of “spirit lifting” southern rock and Buckcherry with their distinctive commercial driving crotch n’ rock.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Metal, Reviews

Heart Live and Kickin in Halifax

Heart Live and Kickin in Halifax

Posted February 14, 2011 at 9:00 am | No comments

Nova Scotia experienced a bitter cold winter’s night on February 3, 2010, when Ann and Nancy Wilson showed up packing heat at the Metro Centre with the rest of their legendary rock band Heart. It was the group’s first landing in Halifax and the crowd was ready to rock.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Cathy Richardson Live in Concert

Cathy Richardson Live in Concert

Posted January 24, 2011 at 10:00 am | One comment

Cathy Richardson, with guest Anne Harris, played an intimate set Friday night at the venerable Skokie Theater, a great venue to see this very personal set.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Singer Songwriter

Sevendust Rocks Rockford

Sevendust Rocks Rockford

Posted January 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm | 6 comments

The second leg of the Music as a Weapon Tour is going on right now across North America, so this is a great time for heavy metal and hard rock fans across the continent. The tour’s third stop was at the Metro Center in Rockford, IL, and Guitar International was on hand to witness Heavy metal giants Disturbed and Korn co-headline with supporting acts Sevendust and In This Moment, all of whom brought down the house that night in Illinois.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Metal, Reviews

Paulinho Garcia: The Noel Rosa Project Review and Gallery

Paulinho Garcia: The Noel Rosa Project Review and Gallery

Posted December 17, 2010 at 4:00 pm | No comments

On a particularly cold and snowy night, the warmth of Noel Rosa filled the auditorium at the University of Chicago’s International House. The setting was a bar somewhere in Vila Isabel (Rio de Janeiro) back in the 1920s, where musician’s gathered together to enjoy life while playing music. One of those musicians was Noel Rosa,

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Jazz, Reviews

Joe Satriani Live in Philadelphia: Photo Gallery

Joe Satriani Live in Philadelphia: Photo Gallery

Posted December 13, 2010 at 3:00 pm | No comments

The legendary guitarist rocks the Tower Theater in Philadelphia

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock

Larry McCray Live at Buddy Guy’s: Photo Gallery

Larry McCray Live at Buddy Guy’s: Photo Gallery

Posted December 11, 2010 at 12:00 pm | One comment

Photo gallery of the blues master’s recent show in Chicago at the famed Buddy Guy Blues Club

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Dukes of September Live: Photo Gallery

Dukes of September Live: Photo Gallery

Posted December 9, 2010 at 12:00 pm | One comment

Photo Gallery of a recent Dukes of September concert featuring Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald and Donald Fagen

Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews

The Heavy Live in Chicago: Photo Gallery

The Heavy Live in Chicago: Photo Gallery

Posted December 8, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

U.K. band The Heavy recently performed at the Double Door in Chicago and photographer Bill Bronson was on the scene to capture some great shots from the show. Here are some of our favorite pics from that night.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews

DREDG Kills at Chicago’s House of Blues

DREDG Kills at Chicago’s House of Blues

Posted December 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

The House of Blues may no longer be the place to see anything bluesy, but they do book the latest and greatest live acts around. Last Friday night, 1300+ hipsters, myself included, crammed into the Chicago House of Blues, most of them waiting anxiously through the opening bands

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews