Goo Goo Dolls prescribe a “Miracle Pill” full of accessible aggression
Trekking through North America in support of its 12th studio release, “Miracle Pill,” Goo Goo Dolls rolled through Madison, Wisconsin, for a sold-out performance at the [More…]
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Grandiose supergroup rejuvenated by Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy
Long before and after Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s one-off reunion in 2010, Carl Palmer was fervently flying the band’s flag throughout his solo career. But when [More…]
For start of sold out triple header, City Winery has a lot of faith in John Hiatt
As an artist, John Hiatt accumulated a moderate helping of hits, while cultivating a steady and dedicated audience since he debuted 45 years ago. However, he’s especially [More…]
Before “Lights Out,” UFO marches to “Last Orders” in Indiana
For those who couldn’t secure a ticket to UFO’s sold out pair of shows in Chicagoland (essentially its second home outside of London thanks to the “Strangers In The [More…]
Running through a half-century of roots rock gumbo with a super sold out Little Feat
Aside from sitting out some of the 1980s, Little Feat’s been a constant recording and touring presence since the band began in 1969 with singer/guitarist Lowell George and [More…]
New York’s TAUK packs Progtoberfest with progressive rock, jazz fusion and jams
Progtoberfest has steadily become a festival staple in the progressive rock community thanks to the vision of promoter Kevin Pollack. For Progtoberfest V at Reggies Rock Club [More…]
Genesis’ entire “England,” “Spectral,” “Edge” slices comprise sumptuous Steve Hackett helping
There’s never been a period of Steve Hackett’s lengthy study of the guitar when he hasn’t been uncompromisingly prolific, but ever since he was inducted into the Rock [More…]
Miles/Mahavishnu drummer Billy Cobham’s Crosswinds Project pours City Winery a jolt of jazz fusion
Despite not necessarily being a household name, jazz fusion drummer Billy Cobham’s level of respect amongst fellow musicians stretches across more than five decades and at [More…]
Canadian rockers April Wine turn “50 Years Strong,” John Payne’s Asia heats up the Genesee
One of Canada’s longest-running rock bands officially hit the half-century mark, and while the bulk of its shows are up north these days, April Wine brought its “50 Years [More…]
Willie, Neil, Mellencamp, Matthews and the entire Farm Aid family support in song
In 1985, Farm Aid was founded by veteran artists Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp to assist the increasing agriculture crisis in America. Though its impact over [More…]