WAR, Cheech & Chong and Tower of Power | May 25, 2013 | Greek...

Review by Shawn Perry Photos by Kimberly Annette Cheech & Chong, along with the legendary Tower of Power and War, officially kicked off their Up In Smoke tour before a packed...

John Lennon | Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection) – Box Set Review

There are now six different ways to hear John Lennon’s Mind Games thanks to The Ultimate Collection. Believe it or not, a half-dozen mixes reveal more than you might...

The Who | The Ultimate Collection – CD Review

Disclaimer: this review was written one night before John Entwistle passed away. I’m not sure if some of my comments would have changed based on the loss of one...

Concert Review & Photos: The Yardbirds | September 22, 2011 | Coach House |...

Review by Shawn Perry Photos by Ron Lyon According to founding member Chris Dreja, the Yardbirds last set foot in the Coach House five years ago. With the rhythm guitarist...

Ronnie Montrose Remembered | January 23, 2016 | The Observatory | Santa Ana, CA...

Review by Darren Bennion Photos by Ron Lyon It was a large gathering of fans, friends and some of the greatest musicians of our time, joyfully and passionately joining together to...

Huey Lewis and The News | August 3, 2017 | Pacific Amphitheatre | Costa...

Review by Brian Tannehill Photos by Maria Huizinga The "Heart of Rock 'n Roll" indeed. For almost two hours on a hot August evening in the OC, Huey Lewis and the News...

Keith Emerson & Greg Lake | April 8, 2010 | Nokia Theatre | New...

Review by Ralph Greco, Jr. Photo by hightea It's been a while for us die-hard Emerson, Lake and Palmer fans. Sure, we got Carl Palmer coming through with Asia and...

Earl & The Agitators | Shaken & Stirred – CD Review

Earl & The Agitators is Roger Earl, drummer and original member of the fabulous original Foghat; vocalist, lead guitarist, 10 year veteran with Buddy Guy Scott Holt; Foghat’s current...

Allman Brothers Band & Doobie Brothers | May 19, 2009 | Greek Theatre |...

Review by Shawn Perry Few stages get as much talent on one evening as L.A.’s Greek Theatre did on the first of a two-night run featuring the Allman Brothers...

Greg Lake | London ’81 – CD Review

I recall being rightly impressed by guitarist Gary Moore and his finger flights of fancy, emulating Keith Emerson on "Fanfare For The Common Man," when I caught a Greg...