A Pleasing Pounding: Zepparella at The Roxy – West Hollywood, California – July 23, 2022
There will always be that sparring debate over which band has been the most influential in the world of hard rock.
Low Cut Connie at Palomino Festival
Summer rock festivals are here.
Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 – March 25, 2022)
It goes without saying that someone who makes people happy will be missed when they die. Truly, Taylor Hawkins is one of those someones. Taylor HawkinsCal Jam ‘18October 6, 2018Glen Helen AmphitheaterSan Bernadino, Californiaphoto: Charlie Steffens
X, Los Lobos, and The Blasters at Pacific Amphitheater – August 1, 2021
Three bands: X, Los Lobos, and The Blasters, embodying the authentic cultural diversity that is the true LA, brought live music to the Pacific Amphitheater on August 1st. Amid an Orange County crowd, too often split by extreme political factions, the irony of rockabilly, Chicano, and punk music coming together was not lost on many. […]
Queensryche and John 5 on January 30, 2020 at House of Blues Anaheim, California
Queensryche’s “The Verdict” 2020 U.S. Headline Tour began in mid-January, so having performed several dates already, the Seattle rock quintet was tuned up for its show in Anaheim last Thursday night John 5, who came on prior to Queensryche, played a strong set of guitar-heavy instrumental rock. The longtime Rob Zombie guitarist, accompanied by a […]
Slayer’s Final Stand?
The Fabulous Forum Los Angeles, CA November 30, 2019 It’s sad, even a little strange that Slayer has called it quits. Initially when they announced their farewell tour, which began in May of 2018, that implied they were retiring from touring itself, which left a lot of people with the hope that the band might […]