Gary Lucas Incredible Guitarist Offers a 40th Anniversary Show on 9/11 at (le) poisson rouge by Brad Balfour I’m always happy to exploit a chance to tout the virtues of the late musical game-changer Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet). Being in his Magic Band was a feather in the cap for any musician. Not only … Continue reading
Steve Miller Band & Peter Frampton – The Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – June 27, 2017 Taking it back to the 1970’s, The Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton took the stage the other night at The Mann Center in Philadelphia. The packed show had people waiting outside all day … Continue reading
Bush Tetras – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2017 On May 20, the New York punk rockers Bush Tetras made a super-rare appearance in Philly at Johnny Brenda’s. Originally formed in 1979, the group, as led by Cynthia Sley, still sound like nothing else. They obliterated a welcoming Philadelphia crowd, leaving the … Continue reading
PEARL JAM TAKE TEN FROM THE VAULTS by Brad Balfour (Ed. note May 30, 2016: Pearl Jam has been putting on one of the biggest tours of the year, in which they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut breakthrough album Ten. Due to the renewed interest in that classic rock album, our writer Brad … Continue reading
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