By Adam Waldman The Space in Westbury, NY is nearly three hours away from the place that I call home these days. Traveling this far to see a show only makes sense when the squeeze is worth the juice (so to speak). Then again, great adventures in life exist in a realm far beyond one’s […]
Top Live Performances of 2017
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 of the best drummers in rock history). Is Portnoy’s drumming so good that his bands consistently end up being one of the best live performances of the year? Yes, […]
The Neal Morse Band – Highline Ballroom NYC: A Mind-Blowing Musical Theater Experience
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 Band, and The Similtude Of A Dream (the band’s masterpiece concept double album), the expectations for this show were as high as they were for any other show that […]
Music Discovery Monday – 11/21/16
Music Discovery Monday – 11/21/16 Music Discovery Monday shines a light on artists that are not getting the radio attention that they deserve, while also showcasing new singles by established bands that are likely to get airplay in the future. This week, in a Hard Rock Daddy exclusive, Neal Morse shares the story behind two songs off of The […]