Live Shows
Our concert reviews of classic rock acts as well as what took place at festivals and other special musical events
Rolling Stones Put on a Spectacle in 2016 Desert Trip Set
At the Stones’ 20-song opening night headlining set, Mick Jagger shimmied his way around the stage as the band offered some surprises. Our review…
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Eric Clapton Opens 1st Tour Since 2014
After years of playing either brief residencies or a handful of shows here and there, Slowhand is back at age 76 with a real tour, though the set is brief
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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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Moody Blues’ John Lodge 2017 Solo Tour: Review
It was a big year for the Moody Blues with a tour and expanded edition of their masterpiece, and selection for the Rock Hall
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Eagles Live in Denver 2018: Different, But the Same
After a lot of healing, the band unreeled hit after hit in their 23-song set. All anyone was thinking about was singing along
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Brian Wilson’s ‘Pet Sounds’ Shines at 50th Bash: 2016
Brian Wilson led a 12-piece band in a “wonderful” golden anniversary celebration of his masterpiece at the Hollywood Bowl
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Monterey Pop Festival 2017—Day Two Review
Day two of the 50th anniversary event included no artists who played the original, but featured strong sets by Norah Jones and Jack Johnson
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Aerosmith Triumphs at Jazz Fest 2018: Watch
The band’s first performance of the year was at a surprising event as they treated the Crescent City to a 17-song set. Our recap…
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Buffalo Springfield 2018 Tribute Concert Led by Richie Furay
An all-star lineup that also included Micky Dolenz and Susan Cowsill performed at an L.A. benefit concert for a great cause
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Beach Boys’ Drive-In Concert: A California Love-In
In the pandemic era, it was not quite that to which we had been accustomed, but it was far better than watching kitchen concerts at home.
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