Live Shows

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

Elvis 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.

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Dead & 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.

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Tom 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

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Tedeschi Trucks Band Live in 2024: Review

Drawing on several different roots (genetic or otherwise), the large band is a fully satisfying ensemble onstage.

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Roger Daltrey Previews 2024 Tour With Early Concert—Review

“The Guv’nor” has a U.S. tour scheduled for June with his electric / acoustic band

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Neil Young & Crazy Horse Live in 2024: Review

Young’s voice has never sounded better, and his guitar playing was absolutely ferocious.

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Cher 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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McCartney Opens 2022 ‘Got Back’ Tour With Lennon ‘Duet’

Sir Paul began his first tour in nearly three years with a 36-song set, that included a special “duet.”

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Bruce Springsteen Proves It (Almost) All Night: 2024 Live Review

Springsteen’s gymnastic jumping from the pianos is definitely in the past, but his interplay with the audience remains compelling.

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Roger Hodgson Serves Up Supertramp Favorites: 2020 Review

It’s been well over 40 years since their breakout album, Breakfast in America, and the group’s principal songwriter and singer was celebrating it with fans.

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