Live Shows
Our concert reviews of classic rock acts as well as what took place at festivals and other special musical events
Anderson Rabin Wakeman Deliver Yes Songs in NYC
The trio, all longtime members of Yes, have combined for “An Evening of Yes Music and more,” delivering a soaring showcase for many unexpected gems
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Ringo and His All-Starr Band Bring the Fun in Concert
The former Beatle left his fans ‘elated’ as he sang and drummed on his Fab Four + solo songs and let his All Starrs sing their big tunes too.
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Paul Simon Live: ‘A Gem of a Concert’
The veteran classic rock singer + songwriter and his excellent band gave an exquisite show that spanned the range of his career.
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Tedeschi Trucks Shine at Rainy 2016 Jazz Fest
Biblical rains severely impacted the festival’s 2nd weekend. We were still able to see Neil Young, Paul Simon and more.
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Van Morrison, Steely Dan at 2016 Jazz Fest
Van the Man shone at the great New Orleans festival. Pearl Jam and Chili Peppers rocked. Steely Dan and Michael McDonald also did sets.
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Bryan Adams Concert Wins Fans’ Hearts and Voices: Review
The onetime hitmaker and ’80s MTV favorite delivered the rock plus meaning and emotion to an enthusiastic crowd of fans.
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Steve Miller Explores His Roots in Special NYC Show
In a concert at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Steve Miller reached back to his blues, jazz and classic pop influences.
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The Who Triumph at MSG: 2016 Review
The band’s farewell tour arrived (finally) in Manhattan. Our reviewer notes, happily, that Roger Daltrey hit all the high notes
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The Who Hits 50 Right on the Bullseye: 2015 Concert Review
They perform in concert like a great band should: Playing their music in a way that’s still alive and musically anew, showing their staying power.
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U2 Soars to the Rafters in Boston
Jim Sullivan observes how U2 can still summon up greatness & emotional wallop throughout an arena on their iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE tour of America.
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