Donny Osmond Starting Again by Ronald Sklar “Usually, when you take a big show on the road, you kind of scale it down, to save a little money and make a little money,” says legendary performer Donny Osmond. “Well, I’ve done the opposite. I’ve embellished it. I’m taking the entire production from Las Vegas and I’m bringing … Continue reading
Burton Cummings These Eyes Have Seen a Lot of Life by Ronald Sklar “I realized very early that records are forever,” says forever-certified record-maker Burton Cummings. As the frontman (lead vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar) for The Guess Who, he created more than thirteen knockout punches of Top 10 singles between 1969 and 1975. Included in … Continue reading
Caroline Rose – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – April 12, 2024 Union Transfer was the place to be on Friday as Caroline Rose brought their North American tour to Philly. It was a beautiful evening that was even better if you had tickets to this show. Singer-songwriter Caroline Rose was nominated for Best Recording Package … Continue reading
Fastball Riding High at the Sonic Ranch By Jay S. Jacobs Fastball has been throwing the high heat right down the middle for 30 years now. The band came together in the early 1990s in Austin, Texas. They teamed up after playing with local bands Big Car and The Goods. The trio has been made … Continue reading
Parker McCollum, Jackson Dean & Gavin Adcock – UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, PA – September 16, 2023 Country music newcomer Parker McCollum may just have to get an apartment in Pittsburgh before too long. McCollum opened for Morgan Wallen at PNC Park for a makeup show on August 30, and then McCollum sold all … Continue reading
Beyoncé – Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, FL – August 16, 2023 Beyoncé made her long-awaited return to Tampa Bay this week for her Renaissance World Tour. As the show started, from off stage her voice was like silk and rang over the stadium as fans anxiously and excitedly waited her arrival. “I close my … Continue reading
Allie Colleen Who Allie Is By Dave Parsons For a new recording artist like Allie Colleen, it can be tough just getting started. You travel all over the map, anywhere they want you to play, paying your dues and finding your audience. You end up playing at far off places like the Marshall County Fair … Continue reading
Ed Sheeran, Khalid & Dylan – Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA – June 3, 2023 The Ed Sheeran World Tour is called + – = ÷ x (Mathematics, if you prefer words to symbols) and it added its fifth tour stop the other night in Philadelphia. Sheeran hadn’t played at The Linc in four … Continue reading
Declan McKenna – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – June 2, 2023 Declan McKenna, 24-year-old English singer-songwriter, made his “Big Return” to the US this spring and summer. The “Big Return Tour” made a stop at Philly’s Union Transfer. This tour is his first in the US since before the pandemic, making his show not only super in … Continue reading
Hayley Kiyoko – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ – May 18, 2023 Hayley Kiyoko brought her highly anticipated Panorama Tour to The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ this past Thursday. Her angelic voice, high energy and confident performance, as well as loving fans in the crowd made for an incredible atmosphere. The set list featured songs … Continue reading
