Concerts & Festivals

Rainer Maria live in Philadelphia
By Ian Doreian on August 24, 2016
Performer caught up with Rainer Maria live at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia on August 11, 2015 At the end of a tautly played hour, Rainer Maria exited...
Nineties Alt Rockers Goo Goo Dolls Dial Up The Hits in Boston
By Candace McDuffie on August 18, 2016
The decadence that draped the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion where the Goo Goo Dolls (one of rock’s most steadfast, consistent 90s alt-rockers) played this past...
Deftones Bring Haunting Melodies, Sheer Passion to Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
By Candace McDuffie on August 12, 2016
Not many hard rock vocalists can emulate the stark nature of Chino Moreno’s vocal prowess: it manages to saturate the haunting, quieter moments on songs...
Jane’s Addiction Remain Timeless on ‘Ritual’ Anniversary Tour
By Candace McDuffie on July 23, 2016
The kind of rock and roll Jane’s Addiction served up this past Tuesday at Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion was the music that they’ve always...
Quick Recap: Brand New Bare All At Xfinity Center
By Candace McDuffie on July 17, 2016
Brand New’s performance this past Friday night at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield had all the makings of an unforgettable evening–especially by their blistery standards....
Forecastle Festival 2016: Our Top Picks For Bands & Attractions
By Jason Ashcraft on July 12, 2016
Forecastle Festival Continues to Grow and Evolve in 2016 Once upon a time, in July of 2002, a grassroots-organized neighborhood gathering of music, art and...
The Jayhawks Live at Royale – Boston, MA
By Julia R. DeStefano on June 27, 2016
The Jayhawks are the epitome of musical chemistry – demonstrated through an all-encompassing set heralding an era of forward motion and Proustian reflection. “The grapes,...
Ellie Goulding Lights Up TD Garden
By Brendan McGuirk on June 17, 2016
Ellie Goulding has a voice strong enough to stand entirely on its own. It’s distinct and full, and with it she scales to heights even...
Quick Recap: Taking Back Sunday Let Loose on Taste of Chaos Tour
By Candace McDuffie on June 15, 2016
For those who were eager to experience Taking Back Sunday in their fullest (and perhaps fiercest) form, last night’s Boston stop on Rockstar Energy Drink’s...
Boston Calling 2016: Recap and Photos
By Brendan McGuirk on May 31, 2016
Boston Calling 2016 Cements Reputation as City’s Signature Show in Final Downtown Installment This weekend, for one last time, the Boston Calling festival descended upon...