Live Shows
Our concert reviews of classic rock acts as well as what took place at festivals and other special musical events
Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison Sing Wilburys’ Favorite: 2019
Jeff Lynne’s ELO opened their 2019 North American tour with a 20-song set of favorites. He was joined by his former bandmate’s son on “Handle With Care”
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Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe 2023 Tour—Review
Nearly five decades after his debut, Costello concentrated on his early material, while his old pal Lowe provided a dynamic opening set.
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Mudcrutch 2016 NYC Concert: ‘This is Far Out’—Review
The concert by Tom Petty’s “other” band allowed these remarkable musicians to showcase their talents. They were joined by none other than Roger McGuinn
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The Cure Live in Vancouver: Review
For nearly three hours, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees surveyed their entire career, making the arena feel intimate.
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Bob Dylan Releases ‘Shadow Kingdom’ Concert Album: Review
When Dylan’s tour was sidelined due to the pandemic, he offered a 14-song streamed concert performance to placate his fans
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Love and Rockets Return to the Stage—Live Review
For the first time in 15 years, the trio of Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins are reunited and performing with the same vivacity and swagger of their younger years
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‘Nuggets’ 50th Anniversary Concert Celebrates the Heyday of Garage-Rock: Review
The May 2023 concert featured original members of ’60s bands the Leaves, the Seeds, the Count Five, Love and the Electric Prunes.
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Review: Stephen Stills & Judy Collins in 2017 Concert, At Last
The former lovers and longtime superstars finally made an album together and tour as a pair. Our reviewer says it was worth the wait.
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Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel Open Concert Series as Nicks Pays Tribute to Christine McVie
The pair of classic rock legends played the first of 9 stadium shows. When Nicks closed her set with “Landslide,” she thanked her best friend
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The Zombies at Levon’s Barn in Woodstock: 2018 Review
The British Invasion band performed a career retrospective, plus some well-chosen covers and Argent songs, at the home of the Midnight Ramble
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