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07.27.10

Live Review: It’s All About the Music for Santana and Steve Winwood Concert Review | (0)
July 25, 2010 - These days, there’s a little extra spring in the steps that Carlos Santana takes on stage, and a wide smile on his face as he plays. Why, you ask? Well to put it simply, the legendary guitarist who introduced the world to latin fused rock music is in love. Santana is on tour billed as Universal Tone with Steve Winwood, so he's riding not only a high of performing in front of fans, but the high of proposing to his now finacee on stage just earlier this month. Ever since, there’s been a renewed spirit in ...
07.23.10

Live Review: Rush Still Astounds, No Time Machine Required Concert Review | (6)
July 21, 2010 - There are few bands that can seamlessly combine wacky humor and seriously stunning musicianship into one epic performance. But Rush makes it look natural. Yes, the three hour shows, the thousands of dedicated fans, and the chefs on stage - it's all happening once again. The trio is back on the circuit with a couple new twists: time machines and moving pictures. It was a true celebration of all things Rush at the Susquehanna bank Center on Wednesday night, both the humorous and the meaningful. The band took a break from touring last year, and judging by ...
07.18.10

Live Review: 311 and The Offspring Define a Decade on “Unity Tour” Concert Review | (0)
July 16, 2010 - The '90s may be a decade come and gone, but that's not to say that a brief revival can't take place (at least for a few hours). Alternative and punk rock's highest chart toppers from the era - 311 and The Offspring - have teamed for a summer tour, and nothing's going to get in the way of the nineties nostalgia. The Offspring grounded themselves on the strength of their popular radio material for a largely predictable but entertaining set, while 311 sought out the fans' attention with stage moves that begged to be photographed. Continue ...
07.17.10

Live Review: B-52s Endure as Party Favorites Concert Review | (1)
July 14, 2010 - The crowd is dancing and the sound of sonar is in the air. It can only mean one thing - The B-52s are in concert. But what else if not fun beats and strange sounds would be expected from the infamous party band. At Vienna, Virginia's Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, the group arrived with their signature hits and some new material, along with plenty of animation. Opening act Supercluster may share the same hometown as the headliner, but they don't share much talent; the set was a disappointment. But fortunately the B-52s were standing ...
07.12.10

Live Review: Sting Energizes with Voice, Wit, and Orchestra Concert Review | (3)
July 11, 2010 – 35 years into his diverse musical career, there aren’t too many things that Sting hasn’t tried. But touring across the country with a full orchestra – yes, that just might be one of them. Although the concept may seem foreign at first, the implications of such a show are quite clear – it surely means Sting’s classics reworked with a full instrumental twist. Although the “Symponicity” concert at Bristow, Virginia’s Jiffy Lube Live lived up to those expectations, the performance was not without its surprises. Singing proud with joyful movement and expressions at the start of the ...
07.07.10

Live Review: Ted Nugent Brought Guitar, and Guns Concert Review | (1)
June 25, 2010 - It's not just about the music anymore for Ted Nugent. In addition to packing along plenty of guitar heat for his anticipated performance in Fredericksburg, VA, the Nuge also brought plenty of guns...and ammo. But followers of the "Cat Scratch Fever" Ted (and maybe not big fans of the machine gun wielding Ted) need not to fear as the self-proclaimed Motor City Madman still is a force to reckoned with behind his guitar and microphone. The set was packed tightly with loud playing and the rock classics that made Nugent a household name. It's all about the ...
07.05.10

Live Review: Flawless REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar Keep Love Alive Concert Review | (1)
June 29, 2010 - "Love is on the Run" this summer, as two superstar arena rock acts have teamed up on the road to spread a little love along with the music. REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar became smashing successes 30 years ago, but the energy and passion from those early days has yet to leave the scene. Playing to a tightly packed crowd at the Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, Pat Benatar used her razor sharp vocals to rip her own songs to shreds, while her male counterparts in REO Speedwagon left the crowd stammering from a performance that ...
07.02.10

Live Review: Paul Rodgers Is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Concert Review | (1)
Story and Photos: Todd Becker, Rock Concerts Correspondent June 25, 2010 – There are some singers who just never seem to change. Paul Rodgers, “The Voice” as he’s often referred, provided Walker, Minnesota fans at the Northern Lights Casino a true Rock 'n' Roll fantasy as he played through a hard rock filled set, Bad Company style. As he sported a contagious smile and fed energy to the crowd, it was evident that Rodgers was born to sing live. The ever ageless frontman started off the night with “Can’t Get Enough,” quickly bringing every fan up on their feet to stay. "Rock ...
06.30.10

Live Review: Adam Lambert Stays Glam in DC Concert Review | (8)
June 28, 2010 - Adam Lambert caught audiences around the world by surprise with his stunning vocal and visual performances on American Idol. So naturally, the singer has set the a high bar for himself as he launches his first major tour. Although fellow Idol alum Allison Iraheta and guitar sensation Orianthi are along for the Glam Nation tour, there's no mistaking that Lambert is the main source of hype and mystique. Aside from the music, fans who packed themselves into the sold-out concert at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club were had a rare ticket to experience Adam Lambert's glam persona firsthand. ...
06.26.10

Live Review: Earth, Wind & Fire Bring Back the Groove Concert Review | (0)
June 21, 2010 - After 40 years of knockout success, it wouldn't come as a surprise if just a little bit of fame would have reached Earth, Wind & Fire's heads. Although the band does have their expectations from the crowd (they probably wouldn't be pleased without hearing screams and and singing voices upon breaking into the tight beat of "Let's Groove Tonight"), there's a very surprising aura of humility in the celebrated veterans of R&B. A 12-piece band complete with a full variety of horns, percussion, guitars, and voices, Earth, Wind & Fire gave a musically brilliant show to the ...

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