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Dynamic Delight: Gary Clark Jr Lights Up The Aztec Theatre on 02/28/25
Gary Clark Jr delivered an electrifying performance at the Aztec Theater on 02/28. Check out our review below! Gary Clark Jr. is back! His latest studio album, JPEG RAW, soared into the Billboard Top 10, marking his third consecutive album to do so. This follows the success of This Land (2019), which earned him Grammys … Read more
Shimmering Brilliance: Lauren Mayberry’s Radiant Performance at Scoot Inn on 02/26/25
Review of Lauren Mayberry’s debut solo performance at the Scoot Inn on 02/26/25 Scottish singer-songwriter Lauren Mayberry, best known as the magnetic frontwoman of Chvrches, proved she is just as commanding on her own during her solo debut performance in Austin, TX on Thursday night. Taking the stage at the Scoot Inn, Lauren Mayberry delivered … Read more
Don Broco Unleashes It’s Fury in Philadelphia: Review
Don Broco was a force to be reckoned with in Philadelphia, PA. Read our review of the show here.
Review: The Wonder Years – Live in Atlanta, GA – 09/17/2023
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of “The Greatest Generation” album, The Wonder Years take on 33 different cities over the course of 2 months. On stop number seven, The Wonder Years, along with special guests Anxious and Sweet Pill, stopped by The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA, on September 17th. The Sunday night was one … Read more
[Concert Review] Awolnation at Scala – London, UK 04/22/18
A few months ago I covered Awolnation’s latest studio effort Here Come The Runts in a review here on AltWire, offering my thoughts and feelings on what I felt was an incredibly captivating and exhilarating body of work. Here Come The Runts stood out to me, with an extreme enjoyment that lasted from the very … Read more
[Concert Review] Two Nights of Ballyhoo! in Central Florida
Aberdeen, Maryland based, Reggae-Punk-Rock band, Ballyhoo! Has kicked off their 2018 by going on the road. On January 26th, as part of their tour, they passed through my hometown Sanford, Florida, at West End Trading Company, celebrating the release of their latest single, “This Chick is Wack,” which features Rebelution’s Eric Rachmany and Reel Big … Read more
[Concert Review] Steel Panther @ O2 Academy – 01/20/2018
There’s not much you can say about Steel Panther that hasn’t already been said before. When they first came onto the scene back in 2009 you didn’t know if these guys were for real, or if they were a comedy show. As we all grew to either love them or hate them, we realized that … Read more
[Concert Review] Highly Suspect @ ‘The Waterfront’ 01/30/2018
If live performances at Norwich’s, ‘The Waterfront’, have ever excelled in one, very simple way, it would be intimacy. Being relatively small compared to most others, the 1993 established venue has attracted a surprisingly wide variety of performers across its 25 year tenure, such as the likes of Amy Winehouse, Nirvana, Stereophonics and Radiohead. From observation alone, it’s smaller … Read more
[Concert Review] Julien Baker at Thalia Hall – October 22nd, 2017
Julien Baker’s self-proclaimed “bummer tunes” sounded especially melancholic inside the historic and grandiose Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Almost as if her sound was meant to be heard in such a seasoned venue that has undoubtedly seen and heard the heartbreaks and joys Julien writes about. Supported by Petal and Half Waif, it was a beautiful evening full of emotion and passion from … Read more
[Concert Review] Stone Sour W/ The Pretty Reckless at Brixton Academy, London 12/05/17
Good old Brixton Academy, a stalwart in the London music scene. A venue that has withstood the test of time when so many others have fallen to demolition or repurpose. Some of the greatest musicians of all time will tell you that Brixton is their favourite place to play. Typing in ‘Live at Brixton Academy’ … Read more
Hoodie Allen Concert Review: October 18th, 2017
After taking a one-year hiatus to work on new music, Hoodie Allen bounced back with “The Hype,” his newest album as well as a world tour. The Hype World Tour will be traveling through 48 cities in 9 different countries. Myles Parrish and Luke Christopher are coming along for the ride as Hoodie’s opening acts. … Read more
[Concert Review] Dashboard Confessional, All American Rejects – Detroit, MI
Teenage dreams came true for many music fans when emo mainstay Dashboard Confessional and pop rockers All American Rejects announced a co-headlining tour. On the #dcaar tour, opening support was provided by The Social Animals and The Maine. The nostalgic summer tour made a stop in Detroit at the Fillmore, and Altwire staff member Sarah … Read more
[Concert Review] Seether
Photos and review by Brett Allan Photography From the moment you walked in, there was no denying who the crowd was here to see, and that was the headliner: Seether. As the opening band and local radio station 93X winner Sleep Signal entered the stage you heard a faint backdrop from the crowd chanting Seether…Seether…Seether. For … Read more
Review: Slightly Stoopid Thrills at St Augustine Amphitheater
It has been an excellent summer for reggae music in Florida’s St Augustine Amphitheater. Slightly Stoopid‘s recent appearance was loaded with big names and good vibes that brought people together in ways they might not have expected. On their summer tour, Slightly Stoopid is joined by Iration, J Boog and The Hot Rain Band, and … Read more
[Concert Review] Thrice, Deftones & Rise Against – 06/24 Jacksonville, FL
Thrice, Deftones, and Rise Against have joined forces this summer, forming one of the best lineups of the season. Each group has their own distinct history and approach when it comes to live rock music, so this collaboration is a treat for a variety of fans. I had seen Thrice and Rise Against play together … Read more
[Concert Review] Expendables at St. Augustine Amphitheater
I’m sure it was a little surreal for The Expendables to follow notorious punk act The Queers and open for Reel Big Fish (arguably one of the biggest name in ska) but they brought a surprisingly dynamic set to the St. Augustine Amphitheater. Their sound is 420-friendly reggae meets alternative rock with touches of heavy … Read more
[Concert Review] Reel Big Fish at St. Augustine Amphitheater
Reel Big Fish has an infectious live energy that has to be experienced to be understood. Sweaty, skanking (or ska-dancing) fans that have seen them before are sure to return again and again for beer-fueled dance parties featuring the group’s classic hits, silly, vulgar anthems and surprise covers. Friends of mine have seen the group … Read more
[Concert Review] Coheed and Cambria: “Neverender GAIBSIV” tour
I swear Neverenders never get old. For those of you not familiar with Coheed and Cambria, a Neverender is exactly what it sounds like: It’s a concert where the band plays one (or a few) of their albums sequentially cover to cover. It’s a beautiful thing. If you’re like me and enjoy appreciating songs as … Read more
[Concert Review] Mayday Parade at Starland Ballroom
On Friday, May 12, the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J., was packed for Mayday Parade’s sold-out A Lesson in Romantics 10th Anniversary Tour. I’ve been a fan of Mayday Parade for as long as I can remember, and it was a surreal experience. For those who may not know, Starland Ballroom is a venue with a 2500-person … Read more