Live Shows

Our concert reviews of classic rock acts as well as what took place at festivals and other special musical events

2021’s NYC Homecoming Concert—We Made it Through the Rain

After sets by such stars as Santana, Journey, and Earth, Wind & Fire, the mega-concert was halted before Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and others could perform

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Jeff Lynne Lights Up MSG: 2018 Review

The rejuventated musician returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 4 decades, offering hit after hit and plenty of new memories

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The Guess Who and Don Felder: 2026 Concert Review

Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, who sang and wrote nearly every song in the band’s vast catalog, have reclaimed the rights to the name and are back on the road again, with another mainstay of the ’70s opening their shows.

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Al Jardine & the Pet Sounds Band Keep the Sound of the Beach Boys Alive: Review

The 33-song set included songs from ‘Pet Sounds’ and the Beach Boys’ ‘Love You’ album, as well as a generous sampling of hits.

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Jeff Beck Live at the Hollywood Bowl: 2016 Review

The crowd was treated to a jaw-dropping display of deep blues, hot licks and dive-bombing Stratocaster forays into the ionosphere of rock with special guests Billy Gibbons and Steven Tyler.

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Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks’ Prog Enthralls in Concert, Yes It Does: Review

The 81-year-old co-founder and original lead vocalist of Yes remains youthful and clearly still enjoys performing.

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Moody Blues’ John Lodge 2017 Solo Tour: Review

It was a big year for the Moody Blues with a tour and expanded edition of their masterpiece, and selection for the Rock Hall.

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Graham Nash, His Voice Undiminished, Wows a Red Rocks Crowd—Live Review

The acclaimed singer and songwriter dazzled the Colorado audience with a cross-section of songs from throughout his career. We were there.

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Roger McGuinn 2022 Solo Concert Review: Still Soaring

Accompanied only by his own guitars and banjo, the founder of the Byrds performed songs going back more than 50 years, and still sounded fantastic.

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Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison Sing Wilburys’ Favorite: 2019

Jeff Lynne’s ELO opened their 2019 North American tour with a 20-song set of favorites. He was joined by his former bandmate’s son on “Handle With Care.”

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