BLACK PISTOL FIRE & WELLES MELT FACES AT MHOW
When you’re psyched to see Welles and he suddenly walks outside, it’s a good sign for the night. His unassuming cool presence allowed him…
Shayne Hanley
BUDDY GUY GETS ‘SO FUNKY YOU CAN SMELL IT’ WITH COLIN JAMES IN NJ
When it’s not a loving fist punching the sky, it’s that pointer finger flying downward in an arc. You know those gestures that come…
DEPTH, SUSPENSE & GRINS: NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS IN BROOKLYN
Showcasing sharp mohawks and goth attire, the audience pouring into Kings Theatre looked far more ready to headbang than lean back in plush seats…
TOOL HYPNOTIZE NJ: ‘BE A LITTLE SELFISH & ENJOY THIS NIGHT’
It’s always fun to be around Tool’s cerebral and studious fan base, some of whom get even more talkative while they’re slamming pre-show beers…
IDLES SPUR EXUBERANT DANCING AT NYC’S T5
It’s incredibly fun to dance in a long-awaited fit of joy with fellow IDLES fans. The A.F. Gang has always cultivated loving mosher camaraderie…
THE HAPPY FITS ON UNIQUE CELLO TRICKS & BIG FEST SET
It’s rare to meet a band and learn they’re doing extraordinary things with an instrument, but The Happy Fits are redefining what’s possible with…
BILLY IDOL, TANK & THE BANGAS AND THE SMASHING PUMPKINS WOW SEA HEAR NOW ON SUNDAY
It’s always interesting to size up the crowd on day two of a festival – how many had overslept after night one? Which jammers…
PEARL JAM, PATTI SMITH, REIGNWOLF & MORE AMAZE ON SAT AT SEA.HEAR.NOW
The ocean breeze of Asbury Park in September hits in a new way when you’ve been breathing through a mask for so long. That’s…
MY MORNING JACKET & BRITTANY HOWARD STUN IN NEW YORK RUN
Have you ever tried to visualize how energy travels from the band to each individual fan in the live setting? Can you picture how…
LAKE STREET DIVE GET A SOLD-OUT CROWD SWAYING & DANCING AT SUMMERSTAGE
In full disclosure: first concert in 537 days (seriously), so every aspect was enthralling, right down to the bleep of the ticket scanner. What…