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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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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Stevie Wonder Does ‘Songs in the Key of Life’: 2015
Do you have a bucket list of artists you must catch in concert? Our reviewer does and reports on the “fulfillngness” of finally seeing Stevie Wonder.
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Roger Waters Brings Rare Pink Floyd to 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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The Who: Loud as Ever at Solid Coachella Show
On the final night of Desert Trip 2016’s first weekend, The Who gave a career-spanning performance and can still play as feverishly and loudly as ever
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Paul McCartney Plays Desert Trip Set
Following Neil Young on night two of the much-heralded three-day classic rock festival in California, the former Beatle mixed the hits and a few surprises.
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Neil Young Spans Folk to Heavy in Desert Trip Set
Young and his fabulous current backing band Promise of the Real treated fans on day two to his early hits. Then things started cookin’
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Rolling Stones Put on a Spectacle in Desert Trip Set
At the Stones’ 20-song opening night headlining set, Mick Jagger shimmied and slid his way around the stage as the band offered plenty of surprises. Our review, with videos and setlist
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Bob Dylan in Total Command in Desert Trip Set
The bard let his music do the talking with a career-spanning set – including a tweaked version of “Tangled Up in Blue” – at the eagerly anticipated festival’s opening night
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Peter Asher + Albert Lee: Like Seeing Old Friends
Asher and Lee channeled the Everly Brothers in their well-chosen set during a performance on their tour as Asher shared some great Beatles anecdotes
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