Concert Reviews
The Darkness at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA
A glam-rock revival sermon, delivered with falsetto fury and unapologetic theatrical swagger that turned a weeknight into an electric hard rock celebration.
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Concert Reviews
Tame Impala at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, CA
Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala bring the Deadbeat Tour to life in San Diego for first Southern California stop of the limited six-city US tour.
Concert Reviews
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at The Observatory Northpark in San Diego, CA
Striking the Delta roots, the humble swell, and the fire-fueled flourish, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brought a night of intense blues communion.
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SEMA Fest Returns to Las Vegas for 2025
Burning rubber, loud engines, motorsport, Neon Trees, The Black Crowes, and Queens of the Stone Age light up the Vegas Strip.
Concert Reviews
Mirador at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA
Led by Jake Kiszka and Chris Turpin, Mirador forge a new hard rock identity – ferocious, cinematic, and carved from pure chemistry and intent.
Concert Reviews
Lambrini Girls at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles, CA
Brighton’s Lambrini Girls turned rebellion into performance art, while Edging proved that chaos and charm can coexist on the same sweaty stage.
Concert Reviews
Ohana Festival 2025 Day Three at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA
From Skating Polly’s fiery opening to Green Day’s bombastic coastline-shaking finale, Ohana Festival’s closing day blended grit, humor, and heart in a fittingly raucous sendoff.
Concert Reviews
Ohana Festival 2025 Day Two at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA
From Alain Johannes’ fiery guitar work to Tedeschi Trucks’ sweeping jams and Hozier’s soul-stirring finale, day two delivered depth, diversity, and unforgettable coastal resonance.
Concert Reviews
Ohana Festival 2025 Day One at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA
Ohana Festival’s ninth year brings Eddie Vedder, Kings of Leon, Garbage, Stereophonics, and Lukas Nelson to deliver a rock celebration to the OC beach town.
Concert Reviews
The Hives at The Sound in Del Mar, CA
The Hives ignite The Sound in Del Mar with swagger, spectacle, and punk ferocity, proving rock and roll chaos still thrives in controlled perfection.