Concert Review: Max Weinberg 7 | June 24, 2011 | Hyatt Regency ...

Review by Julie Richards & Pam Hales Photos by Jim McCluney The Max Weinberg 7, plus Bill Champlin (formerly of Chicago) and special guest Mindi Abair, kicked off the first of 15...

Concert Review: John Waite | March 23, 2012 | Coach House | San Juan...

Review by Shawn Perry Photos by Joel Louer John Waite has had a wild ride in the music game since first bursting onto the scene in the late 70s as the lead...

The Beatles | 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono – Box Set Review

Sixty years later, and we’re still listening to the Beatles. And the music and the memories continue to be re-evaluated and repackaged to meet demand. So, let’s step back...

Various Artists | A Life In Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute – CD Review

Surely one misses Yes bassist Chris Squire all the more listening to the dozen songs presented on A Life In Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute. Produced by current Yes...

Rival Sons & Mount Holly | February 12, 2016 | The Observatory | Santa...

Review by Junkman Photos by Ron Lyon Rarely does a band come along and consistently blow your mind in a live performance. These days it seems to be hit and miss...

Michael Schenker Fest | March 25, 2018 | City National Grove of Anaheim |...

Review by Shawn Perry Photos by Ron Lyon There are countless guitar heroes to hitch a ride with, so why are so many devoted to German wunderkind Michael Schenker? He earned...

Heaven & Hell | Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009 – Box Set Review

After Ozzy Osbourne was let go at the end of the 1970s, Black Sabbath went through a bit of an identity crisis. The remaining band members — guitarist Tony...

Def Leppard & Journey | October 7, 2018 | The Forum | Los Angeles,...

Review by Shawn Perry Photos by Maria Huizinga Def Leppard and Journey were two of the biggest bands of the 80s. They dominated MTV and sold millions of records. They've both...

Deep Purple | Machine Head – Classic Commentary

Deep Purple's Machine Head was not made under favorable circumstances. The band was originally scheduled to begin recording at The Casino in Montreux, Switzerland, but, in their own words, "some stupid...

Blue Öyster Cult | The Essential Blue Öyster Cult – CD Review

I know great fans of a particular band will argue over what exactly would be that band's essential songs, so I usually err on the side of caution when...