Foreigner | Alive & Rockin’ – CD Review
When Foreigner recorded Alive & Rockin' (originally released as a DVD) in 2006 at the Bang Your Head!!! Festival in Balingen, Germany, they offered themselves up like sacrificial...
Progressive Nation 2009 | August 29, 2009 | Greek Theatre | Los Angeles, CA
Review by Shawn Perry
Oh my, how progressive rock has changed since the glorious days of yonder. No longer limited to the old-school-mega-gear-head-in-the-galaxy-quasi-time-signature-antics of King Crimson, Genesis, ELP,...
Celebrating Jon Lord: The Rock Legend – CD Review
Two years after his passing, original Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord continues to be revered for his immeasurable musical contributions. Aside from his role as the master of the...
Heart | Strange Euphoria – Box Set Review
Where other female-led hard rock outfits have come and gone, Heart has endured. There is little question about the immeasurable talents of Ann and Nancy Wilson, who have kept...
The Steve Miller Band | July 21, 2011 | Pacific Amphitheatre | Costa Mesa,...
Review by Shawn Perry
Photos by Ron Lyon
“Summertime and the Steve Miller Band go together like peanut butter and jelly…”
So said the man on the corner, scalping tickets and making...
Paul Rodgers & Riders On The Storm | August 11, 2007 | Pacific Amphitheatre...
By Shawn Perry
There's nothing like driving to the Orange County Fairgrounds in anticipation of eating cotton candy, riding the merry-go-round, petting an elephant and throwing quarters at glass plates....
Yes | August 23, 2002 | Universal Amphitheatre | Los Angeles, CA – Concert...
Review by Shawn Perry
So, here's my dilemma: I think Yes might be one of the most resilient bands in history. And I'll tell you why. For one, they keep...
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band | March 19, 2016 | Los Angeles...
Review & Photos by Shawn Perry
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band wrapped up their three-night stand at the Los Angeles Sports Arena with an epic four-hour set...
Ann Wilson of Heart | March 12, 2017 | The Wiltern | Los Angeles,...
Review by Shawn Perry
It used to be that when members of bands went solo, it was over issues like bad blood and/or musical differences. That still happens in certain...
David Gilmour | April 20, 2006 | Gibson Amphitheater | Los Angeles, CA –...
Concert Review by Shawn Perry
David Gilmour is, in so many ways, a hard nut to crack. Back in the mid 80s, he went to war with Roger Waters in...
