I was invited, to STS9’s concert in Boston, take a few photos and write a review. The show was at Big Night Live, a luxury, multi-level music hall. I have photographed a lot of Jam bands, but I have never seen STS9, and I was not sure what to expect.  STS9, an acronym for Sound Tribe Sector 9, is an American instrumental band renowned for their distinctive “livetronica” sound. Formed in 1996, the quintet masterfully blends elements of electronic music, jazz, funk, rock, an

Photo Gallery: The Rumours at The Lost Well in Austin, TX

Noah Rinker brought "The Pines Live 2026" tour to the Foundry in Philadelphia on February 21, 2026. This sold-out show was part Noah's first headline run that ends this week in Salt Lake City, U.T.. Keep up with all things Noah at www.noahrinker.com.

On Revisions, MYLO BYBEE distills emotional urgency into a collection of songs that feel both deeply personal and widely relatable. The Boise-based alt-rock band blends melodic introspection with bursts of raw, driving energy, creating a sound that feels lived-in rather than manufactured. Each track unfolds with intention, allowing vulnerability to coexist with momentum - reflection giving way to release. There’s a quiet confidence here - not in perfection, but in honesty.

Again, it may be 2026, but it feels like it's 2006 with releases from Goldfinger, Story of the Year, and now New Found Glory. New Found Glory is set to release their 11th studio album, “Listen Up!” on February 20th, 2026, through Pure Noise Records. This album is energetic, aggressive, features meaningful and purposeful lyrics, and demonstrates why New Found Glory are legends in the pop-punk genre.

Valentine’s Day is usually for candlelight, roses, and pretending you enjoy prix-fixe menus. Instead, hundreds of people gathered to scream about emotional damage together at Marathon Music Works for the 10-year anniversary of Emo Night Nashville, brought together by Nashville Is The Reason. Romance, but make it eyeliner.

On February 12, 2026, Umphrey’s McGee performed two sets at The Citizens House of Blues in Boston as part of their “Sky’s the Limit” tour, drawing of fans.   Although a frigid night, the audience was excited to listen to the group composed of Brendan Bayliss (guitar, vocals), Joel Cummins (keyboard, piano, vocals), Ryan Stasik (bass), Andy Farag (Percussion), Jake Cinninger (guitar, vocals), Scotty Zwang (drums).  

ommy James & The Shondells returned to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA on February 14th for a Valentine’s night of rock, romance, and groovy 60s reminiscence. Though this event was postponed from its original date of mid-October, it was hard to be annoyed that they had somehow picked the perfect date to reschedule it for. Groups of lovers flocked to the top of the chilly mountain this past Saturday, their hearts set on taking in all the legendary tunes.

FIRE FROM THE GODS “The HUMAN Tour” at The Meadows in Brooklyn New York. Featuring “FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS” with special performance of “Divide the Fall”, “VRSTY” and “Bedlam Barrio”