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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An Evening with Future Headliners -Sunflower Dead
May 07, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman On the way to see Sunflower Dead open for Mushroomhead at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY, Tom Petty’s “The Waiting” came on the
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“Catch The Rainbow”… Joe Lynn Turner Style
April 27, 2017 by Adam Waldman - 6 Comments
By Adam Waldman Joe Lynn Turner – the voice of many fan favorites by Rainbow – is out on the road with his stellar band performing
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The Neal Morse Band – Highline Ballroom NYC: A Mind-Blowing Musical Theater Experience
February 09, 2017 by Adam Waldman - 2 Comments
By Adam Waldman There are some shows where your expectations are sky high before you even enter the venue. Knowing the talent in The Neal Morse
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Zakk Sabbath: The Ultimate Tribute Band
February 03, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Randy Falk Over the past two years, Zakk Sabbath – a holy trinity of metal masters – has paid tribute to the founding fathers of
Top Live Performances of 2016
January 01, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman The calendar has finally flipped to 2017, but the scars of 2016 remain. 2016 may be remembered for the deaths of several musical