Live Shows

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

Eric Clapton Opens 1st Tour Since 2014

After years of playing either brief residencies or a handful of shows here and there, Slowhand is back at age 76 with a real tour, though the set is brief

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Ian Anderson Celebrates The Real Jethro Tull

We review Jethro Tull: The Rock Opera, a multi-media presentation featuring Ian Anderson performing his old band’s music while honoring its namesake

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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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Eagles Live in Denver 2018: Different, But the Same

After a lot of healing, the band unreeled hit after hit in their 23-song set. All anyone was thinking about was singing along

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Brian Wilson’s ‘Pet Sounds’ Shines at 50th Bash: 2016

Brian Wilson led a 12-piece band in a “wonderful” golden anniversary celebration of his masterpiece at the Hollywood Bowl

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Monterey Pop Festival 2017—Day Two Review

Day two of the 50th anniversary event included no artists who played the original, but featured strong sets by Norah Jones and Jack Johnson

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Aerosmith Triumphs at Jazz Fest 2018: Watch

The band’s first performance of the year was at a surprising event as they treated the Crescent City to a 17-song set. Our recap…

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Buffalo Springfield 2018 Tribute Concert Led by Richie Furay

An all-star lineup that also included Micky Dolenz and Susan Cowsill performed at an L.A. benefit concert for a great cause

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Beach Boys’ Drive-In Concert: A California Love-In

In the pandemic era, it was not quite that to which we had been accustomed, but it was far better than watching kitchen concerts at home.

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Roger Waters Brings Pink Floyd Music to 2016 Desert Trip

To close out the festival weekend, the mastermind behind the great British band digs deep into the catalog and makes his political preferences clear

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