Friday night in Irving had that buzz you only get when a crowd shows up early and stays loud. The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory filled in fast, and by the time the lights dropped you could tell this was a young, all-in crowd that came to scream every word.

A terrific night of music – an exceptional show…is how I would describe They Might Be Giants performance at the House of Blues in Boston. The sold-out show was phenomenal. For me, a good live performance is when the band knows their audience and plays to their audience and not for themselves. They Might Be Giants were exactly the model of band that I adore to see on stage. The connection between the band and their devoted fans was visible.

he Aussie/Brit band Kelsy Karter and the Heroines stormed into Texas—literally, thanks to severe weather in Dallas on night one of their three-city stop of The Pleasure Tour. I caught up with them on their Austin date at Antone's. Kelsy brought along opener Grace McKagan, who is no stranger to the stage. She’s been performing since she was 15 and is probably best known as the frontwoman for the punk-grunge band The Pink Slips. Grace and her solo band took the stage promptl

Post Hardcore Band Dance Gavin Dance brought a super stacked Show to the Coca-Cola Roxy on June 6th. With an upcoming French band Called Novelists, Wolf & Bear, and the main support The Fall of Troy who made the room shake all so everyone could get ready for the main act. Dance Gavin Dance who has returned for their 22nd show in the Atlanta area with the Pantheon Tour.

Stereo Rex and Sweet Mess are both local bands that did a mixture of original songs and covers. Both brough energy to the stage, were excited to be there, and engaged slightly with the crowd. (You can check them out of Instagram: @StereoRex and @SweetMessRocks) When Stryper took the stage, the band dawned their signature black and yellow attire, with a mixture of leather, denim, and their own Stryker merch. The cohesiveness of their outfits, the classic Mesa Engineering A

On May 23, 2026, Common Kings, the Orange County based reggae rock band with Pacific Island roots, took the stage at the LA County Fair in Pomona, California. Opening the evening was Australian-born singer-songwriter Sammy Johnson, whose music draws from his Māori and Polynesian roots. Johnson was well received by the crowd. Between songs, he kept people laughing and engaged with his humor, holding the audience's attention from start to finish.

Public Opinion played at XBK Live in Des Moines, IA June 4th, 2026 for the Co-headline Midwest tour with Squint. These two make for a gnarly hardcore pairing that would make Stephen Hawking himself start spin kicking. Public Opinion is set to release their sophomore album, The Curse of Public opinion, Aug 6th.

Let’s Go! Music Festival returned to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, Maryland, for its sixth year, welcoming fans for another weekend of live music, local vendors, and summer memories. This year’s lineup featured headliners AJR, Fitz and the Tantrums, Sublime, Natasha Bedingfield, Judah & the Lion, and Matt and Kim, along with performances from Joywave, Valley, Nicotine Dolls, Modern Alibi, Telescreens, and many more.

On Saturday June 3, 2026, Tree House Brewing Summer Stage in Deerfield, MA, welcomed Jason Mraz with special guest Gregory Page for a new experience of acoustic live music event. Around 1,500 fans attended this sold-out outdoor concert. It was an unforgettable night of music: Great atmosphere, phenomenal wine, delicious apple cider, donuts, pizza and some of the nicest fans. By bringing his intimate “Still Yours” 2026 Tour to Deerfield with special guest Gregory Page alon

After touring the entire month of May, “The Lonely God Tour” made its final pit stop in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. Nearly two decades into their career they are at the top of their game bringing their tried and true flavor of metalcore we’ve all grown to love from them. Continuing to ride the high off their latest album; they packed Manchester Music Hall where not only attendees but even venue staff were reciting every word at their top of their lungs.

After a day of nonstop action at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, a common enemy of music festivals around the world began to rear its big, ugly head. Mother Nature acts as friend and foe to music festivals, with the latest example in Governor’s Ball history being the infamous Saturday of 2025. The doors didn't open until 4 o'clock because of the lighting, and many fans of the lineup ended up making it into the shortened festival absolutely soaked. The forecast called for a chan

TK from Ling Tosite Sigure had a sold-out, ground-level show at the House of Blues in Dallas. It was a very dark and intimate performance. TK is known for his song “Unravel,” which is the opening theme of Tokyo Ghoul, an anime that came out in 2014. He is the guitarist and singer in his band. He sings beautifully and can shred on the guitar, delivering electrifying solos in his music. His band includes a bass guitarist, a keyboard player, and a drummer, all of whom bring high

There are artists who perform songs, and then there are artists who completely consume a stage. Sofia Isella falls firmly into the latter category. Bringing her Her Desire, The Nemesis tour to a sold-out O2 Academy Glasgow on 3 June, the American singer-songwriter delivered a set that felt less like a conventional gig and more like a controlled collision between music, theatre, and pure adrenaline.

ittle Feat performed at The Tree House Brewing Company’s Summer Stage in South Deerfield, MA, on June 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM as part of their Last Farewell Tour. I love classic rock, and Little Feat is one of my favorites. The Summer Stage is a wonderful outdoor venue and perfect for this show. The weather was incredible, and everyone at the sold-out concert was excited to see this fantastic band.

It’s always fun, in rock journalism, to make and debate lists when discussing genres of music. You know: 50 greatest guitarists, Top 500 albums of all time, Big 4 of thrash metal, stuff like that. If there was a “Big 3” of Canadian hard rock – and I’m not talking the later 80s wave all-out heavy metal like Anvil, Exciter and Razor, but old-school, vintage hard rock – you’d almost certainly have to put Rush as #1 - they were the biggest, longest-lasting, and sold the most al