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 radio. As it says in the song…“the waiting is the hardest part.” For Sunflower Dead (and every other touring band), “the waiting” takes up most of your time. When […]
Sons Of Texas Concert Review
Written by Adam Waldman On Friday, September 16, 2016, Sons Of Texas took to the stage at The Chance in Poughkeepsie with no fanfare. If you didn’t know who they were, you would have thought that the guys tuning the instruments were part of the road crew. For some odd reason, the band wasn’t even […]
Operation: Mindcrime Concert Review – The Evolution of Geoff Tate…
By Adam Waldman Nostalgia has a way of making us all long for days gone by. The passage of time tends to enhance memories in such a way that the present has an almost impossibly high standard to compete against. Like dominant athletes, Geoff Tate set the bar so high for himself years ago, that […]
The Winery Dogs – Double Down Tour: A Must-See Live Music Experience
In marketing, it is often said that it is better to “sell the sizzle, not the steak.” Every once in a while, there is a piece of steak that is so damn good, that there is no need to sell “the sizzle.” The Winery Dogs in a live music setting is that rare piece of […]
The HELLYEAH Experience…Heavy Metal Therapy At Its Best
In the history of hard rock and heavy metal, the live show has always been the best way for bands to connect with fans. For some bands, it’s about the songs. For other bands, it’s about an extravagant stage show. For HELLYEAH, it’s about being fully immersed in the experience, something that doesn’t happen often […]
