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

The acclaimed singer-songwriter avoided a best-of setlist, instead reaching for many deep cuts.

Everyone came for and duly received a solid two-hour set filled with their seemingly endless array of hits.

There is no swagger or personality dominating the stage. Rather, it is his guitar that commands the proceedings.

The maestro capped off the 31-date North American run of Jeff Lynne’s ELO with a spectacular, hit-driven show

His masterful compositions have been recorded by Glen Campbell, the 5th Dimension, Johnny Rivers and many others.

The veteran guitar hero delivered a solid, but not spectacular, 90-minute set that consisted mostly of old blues covers.

“America’s Band” are still delivering the California dream, with the promise of sun, surf, and endless summers.

If the early moments of the show had audience members feeling as though they were 18 again, the encore left them feeling liberated, free and defiant.

“Over and Out” is billed as the final tour of Jeff Lynne’s ELO

Three of rock’s most unique and standout vocalists are on the same bill