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Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH (Wolfgang Van Halen), RED blow the roof off the Riviera

Nearly two decades ago, Alter Bridge exploded on the alternative rock scene as an offshoot of the colossal Creed, but after seven albums, sales in the many millions and well [More…]

Riviera rediscovers “The Lonesome Crowded West,” Modest Mouse’s mid-’90s underground essential

In 2021, veteran indie rockers Modest Mouse swung for the fences with the grandly-produced project, “The Golden Casket,” lining up a direct support slot for Foo Fighters [More…]

Alternative arena-fillers Muse proclaim “Will Of The People” up close for riveted Riviera Theatre

Considering Muse is arguably the most gargantuan alternative band of this century, it was unbelievably rare that singer/multi-instrumentalist Matt Bellamy, bassist Chris [More…]

Australian activists Midnight Oil scream goodbye, but not before a galvanizing call to “Resist”

So many acts coast exclusively on nostalgia when it’s time to retire from the road, but Midnight Oil isn’t just any band, especially one that would ever rely on past [More…]

“Beds Are Burning” and Midnight Oil will tour no more after “Resist” comes to the Riviera

For a band that’s always boasted the battle cry, “it’s better to die on your feet than live on your knees,” it’s only fitting that Midnight Oil’s farewell to [More…]

Melanie Martinez: “K-12” Tour at Riviera Theatre

For additional information on Melanie Martinez, visit MelanieMartinezmusic.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions shows, visit JamUSA.com. For a list of upcoming shows [More…]

Sleater-Kinney: “The Center Won’t Hold” Tour at Riviera Theatre

For additional information on Sleater-Kinney, visit Sleater-Kinney.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions shows, visit JamUSA.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the [More…]

Glancing in the rearview mirror towards The Cars’ Riviera reunion in honor of Ric Ocasek

Remembering Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ric Ocasek with a glance in the rearview mirror at The Cars’ “Move Like This” Riviera reunion. In spite of not being one of the [More…]

In Memoriam: Ric Ocasek (The Cars) 1944-2019

Click here for a review of Ric Ocasek and The Cars at the Riviera Theatre. For additional information on Ric Ocasek and The Cars, visit RicOcasek.com and TheCars.org. [Show [More…]

Jenny Lewis: “On The Line” Tour at Riviera Theatre

For additional information on Jenny Lewis, visit JennyLewis.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions shows, visit JamUSA.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the Riviera [More…]