Live Shows

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

Lights Out! Jeff Lynne Closes 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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Jimmy Webb Performs His Classic Songs: Concert Review

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

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Eric Clapton 2024 Concert: Energetic But Not Inspiring—And Short on Hits

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

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The Beach Boys Live in 2024: Still Plenty of Fun, Fun, Fun

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

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Alice Cooper Live in 2024: ‘Like Something Out of a Time Warp’

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.

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Jeff Lynne Opens 2024 Tour, His First in 5 Years

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

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Review: Doobie Brothers 2024 Tour With Opener Steve Winwood

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

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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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Billy Joel Ends Residency With 150th MSG Concert

The concert marked his 150th lifetime performance of his marvelous catalog at Madison Square Garden

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Sass, Style & Vigor: The Rolling Stones Live in Los Angeles

The group delivered an exhilarating performance that belied what one might expect of a group of senior citizens touring under the sponsorship of the AARP.

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