It was a cool November morning in 1977. I woke up early, excited to celebrate my 9th birthday and open my presents. Unwrapping the big one first, I was psyched to see that it was the boombox that I had asked for, but the smaller present is the one … Learn more >>
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John Waite: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Event Gallery
October 25, 2018 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman To do a typical concert review
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A Journey Back in Time – Glenn Hughes Performs Deep Purple Songs
September 27, 2018 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman Numerous bands, especially ones with a career spanning several decades, have made a significant amount of lineup changes. Deep Purple is the only
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Rocktopia On Broadway: A Uniquely Spectacular Entertainment Experience
March 31, 2018 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman Before the lights went down at a matinee performance of Rocktopia at the Broadway Theatre in New York City, it struck me that
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Top Live Performances of 2017
January 02, 2018 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman BEST SMALL VENUE PERFORMANCE: The Neal Morse Band at Highline Ballroom Another year of top live performances, another appearance by Mike Portnoy (one
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“United We Rock” Concert Review: The Timeless Brilliance of Styx
August 20, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman Forty years ago, I sat with a childhood friend in his older sister’s room, mesmerized by the magic of The Grand Illusion. That