• Live

    Recap: Springsteen in Phoenix (March 19)

    It’s been 19 days since the tour opener of the 2024 incarnation of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. The show took place here in Phoenix, his first show here since March 2016 (!) when Bruce and the Band…

  • Live

    Recap: Leif Vollebekk comes to Phoenix

    Since discovering Leif Vollebekk’s music a few years back, I’ve looked forward to the day I’d see him live. Last night, St. Patrick’s Day 2022, was the night. Leif is back on a big tour, and thankfully he was booked…

  • Live

    Review: Dave Matthews Band at Madison Square Garden

    Photo: John Waters “Who starts a tour at Madison Square Garden?” Apparently when you are Dave Matthews Band, the answer is, well, you. Returning to the last venue the band played at the close of their 2008 tour, the band…

  • Indie,  Video

    Live: My Brightest Diamond Live at Le Poisson Rouge

    My Brightest Diamond, “From the Top of the World” (Video) Shara Worden‘s voice is nothing short of truly amazing, add to it a string quartet and you’ve got a recipe for something astounding. Recorded back in December you can view…

  • Live

    Review: Jason Mraz at Radio City Music Hall

    Despite listening to him since his days at Java Joes, Friday night was my first experience seeing Jason Mraz live. I was not alone in my first experience as it was Mr. A-Z’s first show at the legendary Radio City…

  • Rock

    Review: John Mayer Live at New England Dodge Center

    Mayer leaves the paparazzi behind and delivers a heartfelt set to his hometown crowd. “Here are the delays and cancellations of your problems…” promised an earnest John Mayer Saturday night, and for the two hours he occupied the stage, he…