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by Steven Principato - December 18, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato NYC - Catering to a wide variety in musical taste, from atmospheric to singer/songwriter, all the way down the black abyss of dark industrial - three vastly contrasting and unique aspiring artists prepared to take the stage at NYC’s Gramercy Theater. Opening the show with an abbreviated

Pop Evil // Live @ The NorVa // 12.9.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar A little over a year ago, we caught our first Pop Evil show at the NorVa. They were the slated openers for Three Days Grace and when I researched the bands pre-concert, I was impressed with their heavy hitting,

Lions Head // Live @ Nachtleben // 11.22.16

by Frank Memmesheimer - December 11, 2016January 22, 2018

Article by: Frank Memmesheimer Photos by: Jens Memmesheimer FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Nachtleben (night life) is packed. Red light floods the basement club, wrapping the fading guitar sounds of vibrant support act Tim Kamrad in anticipation. The crowd is cheerful, drinks not too expensive. Where a mirror ball spun lazy circles just a

Third Eye Blind // Live @ The Ritz // 12.06.16

by Sam Fallone - December 10, 2016

Article & Photos by: Sam Fallone Raleigh NC – Third Eye Blind put on a great performance at The Ritz for the local 95X Christmas show. The show was completely sold out even though it took place on a rainy Tuesday night. The first and last time I had seen Third Eye

Red Fang // Live @ Music Hall of Williamsburg // 12.3.16

by Steven Principato - December 9, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn, NYC - Effortlessly selling out one of Brooklyn's largest and most significant venues, The music Hall of Williamsburg, a triple threat line-up of stoner-sludge contemporaries comprised of Whores, Torche, and the highly revered Red Fang easily justified the crowd. Drawing out the genre's most ardent disciples, which

State Champs // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 11.30.16

by Kristina Dawn - December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- I didn't really know what to expect going into this show. I had seen opener Waterparks over the Summer on the Vans Warped tour, as well as headliners State Champs, and both were fantastic. But co-openers Tonight Alive were a mystery to me,

Judah & The Lion // Live @ Higher Ground Ballroom // 12.01.2016

by Ian Urquhart - December 4, 2016

Article and Photography by: Ian Urquhart South Burlington, Vermont – Unknown to the Vermont acreage, Judah & the Lion were welcome with open arms and a sold out show at the Higher Ground Ballroom in Burlington, Vermont. Their first visit to the Green Mountain state left quite the impression as the

Mutoid Man // Live @ Saint Vitus // 11.26.16

by Steven Principato - November 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn NY- Once again returning to perhaps last known bastion of real rock and roll in NYC, the unmarked and dimly lit Saint Vitus, familiarly adorned with a plethora of tongue and cheek satanic iconography once again prepared for a typical Saturday night. Opening the show was Summoner.

Neon Dreams // Live @ Rainbow Bistro // 11.18.16

by Adrienne Row-Smith - November 21, 2016

Article and Photos by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ont - Halifax natives Neon Dreams played an incredible 2 band show promoting their newest EP To You at Otawa's Legendary House of Blues The Rainbow Bistro. While most of the shows I've seen have featured more than 2 bands, both Neon Dreams and their support

Dilly Dally // Live @ The NorVa // 11.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 15, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- One of the greatest joys I have been blessed with is the opportunity to listen to fresh original bands on nearly a weekly basis. Attending the larger shows at the NorVa, I give an equal listen to