Northfield Park Racino's Center Stage on August 12th was the right room for rockabilly, close enough that you feel it. Most of the 1400 people there probably became fans in 1981 when "Stray Cat Strut" and "Rock This Town" landed on MTV. It was a real treat to see all of the original members: Brian Setzer on guitar, Lee Rocker on upright bass, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums.

Wow the crowd was definitely excited and ready for Good Charlotte to take the stage, the venue was packed and the crowd was loud! They really enjoy using fire flashes and used them often. As a photographer in the pit you could really feel the heat from those pyro blasts! They rolled through their 18-song set, which was full of hits and energy, they were very enjoyable, and the crowd loved them.

A couple of weeks after photographing The Allman Betts Band at The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts, I was at the Center for Arts in Natick, Massachusetts, on August 8, 2026, to photograph Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel. Blending blues and rock influences rooted in Dickey Betts and The Allman Brothers Band legacy, the group delivered a terrific live performance. The band was touring in support of their new album, Isle of Hope, which was released on Sun Records on June 12, 2026.

ome concerts are simply performances. Others become experiences that stay with you long after the final song. Rod Stewart’s August 7 performance at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport was unquestionably the latter. From the moment fans began arriving, there was an unmistakable sense of anticipation. The crowd was a fantastic mix of generations, with longtime Rod Stewart fans standing alongside younger concertgoers who were just as enthusiastic about the musi

On July 30, Melanie Martinez brought HADES: THE SACRIFICE TOUR to Orlando’s Kia Center, bringing the dystopian world of her latest album to the stage through elaborate production, choreography, and visual storytelling. HADES is rooted in social commentary, using its dystopian setting to reflect and criticize elements of the world we live in today. That message carried directly into the live production. Rather than simply performing the album against elaborate backdro

There may not be a more fitting place to end Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week than under the lights of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. On Sunday night, the Raising Cane’s Concert for Legends brought country music to a venue normally reserved for football, with CMA Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson, headlining and rising Texas country artist Braxton Keith opening the night.

Nashua Center for the Arts in Nashua, New Hampshire, welcomed Oteil Burbridge's band, Oteil & Friends, on August 8, 2026. A founding member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which featured his brother Kofi Burbridge on keyboards and flute, Oteil is also a founding member of Dead & Company and a former member of the Allman Brothers Band. He is a well-known and exceptional bass player and singer.

We were definitely not in bad company at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN on August 8th, 2026 when Five Finger Death Punch brought their high energy, heavy alternative metal production to the stage in celebration of their 20-year anniversary. Support bands Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire really got the place hyped up. Previous reviews have made claims that the show is inconsistent or had sound issues, however this was not the case last Saturday at Ruoff.

There are moments that feel unforgettable. Those three hours of live music featuring JJ Grey & Mofro and The Wood Brothers at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset on July 30, 2026, left a lasting impression on me. I consider those moments truly memorable.

I was thrilled to cover this concert, knowing it would be one of the season's highlights. Words can hardly capture how incredible this sold-out show was. The Summer Stage at Tree House Brewing was the perfect venue for the Revivalists: intimate yet lively, with great lighting and sound, as well as fantastic food and drinks.

Sarah McLachlan is a '90s legend whose career has spanned decades. As a musician, she is known for her emotionally exposed, self-examined, and pensive songwriting, met by piano-led ballads and vocals that quietly command. Sarah's legacy far extends beyond her musical accomplishments, including fifteen Grammy nominations, three wins, global hits, and more than forty million records sold worldwide. She is equally celebrated for her stewardship, having co-founded the groundbreak

It was high school and I was in fashion class when one of the popular girls brought in a copy of Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism CD. The black crow, the red string, the mustard backdrop. How I got my hands on that album from there—was it Napster, LimeWire, or BearShare?—I don't remember, but I do remember playing Title and Registration on repeat while crying in my bedroom because my boyfriend made out with another popular girl at some party.

The day before was a long day for me in Pompeii - still one of the greatest adventures and events I've ever attended. I was staying in Naples - not far from Pompeii. After the Pompeii show I got back to the hotel around 12:30 pm, and then I had to get up at 5 am to catch a six-and-a-half-hour train up to Verona and then an hour car drive to my room in Este. A really cool place to stay - it was converted from an old factory building constructed in the 1600s into a smaller b

As a longtime rock-and-roll fan and live music photographer, I have photographed Dawes many times. However, this was my first time photographing lead singer Taylor Goldsmith and his brother, drummer Griffin Goldsmith, performing together as a duo. That opportunity came on July 30, 2026, at the Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, Massachusetts, a beautiful venue with incredible acoustics.

Just to stand there and think about all the people who had been in that venue in ancient days were truly mind-blowing. Savatage – while not nearly so ancient – have a storied history of their own. I've been a fan of the band since the very beginning, from my tape-trading days when I first discovered them to buying the Sirens album on its release date in 1983. During the 80s, I saw the band four times and photographed them twice in 1990 but I haven't seen them since.