Live Shows
Our concert reviews of classic rock acts as well as what took place at festivals and other special musical events
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.
Read MoreRichie Furay, Retiring, Says Farewell in Rousing Concert: Review
If his April 2024 show at the Coach House in Orange County, Calif., is any indication of what the iconic country-rock pioneer can still do, let’s hope his “final farewell” is about as final as the Kiss farewell tour of 2000.
Read MoreElvis Costello & the Imposters Live: 2024 Review
His band was well-oiled, ready to pivot when he changed up some of the arrangements on the fly.
Read MoreDead & Company at Las Vegas’ Sphere: Review
The band, which includes original Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, made excellent use of the venue’s technological capabilities.
Read MoreTom Petty & the Heartbreakers 40th Anniversary: 2017 Review
Celebrating 40 years, the band performed a career-spanning, polished set to their adoring fans, which highlighted their remarkable musicianship
Read MoreTedeschi Trucks Band Live in 2024: Review
Drawing on several different roots (genetic or otherwise), the large band is a fully satisfying ensemble onstage.
Read MoreRoger Daltrey Previews 2024 Tour With Early Concert—Review
“The Guv’nor” has a U.S. tour scheduled for June with his electric / acoustic band
Read MoreTom Jones: Sex Bomb on the Road—Concert Review
His voice is virtually indistinguishable from what it was when he first arrived well over 50 years ago with “It’s Not Unusual” and “What’s New Pussycat?”
Read MoreNeil Young & Crazy Horse Live in 2024: Review
Young’s voice has never sounded better, and his guitar playing was absolutely ferocious.
Read MoreCher at the MGM Park, Las Vegas: She Got Us, Babe
She bragged she didn’t mind telling folks her age because people would either be amazed she’s still alive or amazed she can still fit in her costumes.
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