Live Shows
Our concert reviews of classic rock acts as well as what took place at festivals and other special musical events
Eagles, Linda Ronstadt ’72 Concert Review: ‘Well Worth Catching’
Two of music’s biggest acts on the cusp of stardom when the singer opened for her former backup band.
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Robert Plant’s Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian: 2025 Concert Review
While promoters rely on his name, it’s clear that he is content being in a band rather than just having them back him up.
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Lights Up NYC Stage: 2015 Review
It was a triumphant night for the Maestro as he played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd at NYC’s Irving Plaza for his first U.S. comeback show.
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David Byrne in Concert 2025—Nothing But Humans: Review
Long gone are the loud-looking amplifiers, mic stands, cables and big, muscular drum and percussion setups. In its place—humans.
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Lights Out! Jeff Lynne Closes 2024’s Final US Tour With a Magical Set: Concert Review
The maestro capped off the 31-date North American run of Jeff Lynne’s ELO with a spectacular, hit-driven show.
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The Moody Blues’ John Lodge: 2018 Live Review
The bass guitarist, singer and composer was clearly enjoying himself as he celebrated the group’s Rock Hall induction with his 10,000 Light Years Ago band.
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Faces 2015 Reunion Gave Fans a ‘Glorious’ 7 Songs
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones revived the band for one night.
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J. Geils Band Rocks Hometown Crowd in 2015’s Final Boston Show
The rock and roll band delivered for their loyal fans in one of their last performances together. The good times rolled with Peter Wolf as the jive-talking ringleader.
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Bob Seger’s 2017 Farewell Tour Opening Night
The star played a 20-song set in Toledo on opening night of his big arena tour. He was forced to abruptly suspend it due to surgery before resuming.
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The Who ‘The Song Is Over’ Farewell Tour Begins
Pete Townshend, 80, and Roger Daltrey, 81, led their touring band on a career-spanning setlist on opening night of their North American run.
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