Artists — Page 52

Johnny Marr Announces Dates for Spring 2013 North America Tour Supporting “The Messenger” Album

February 5, 2013 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

Guitar and legend Johnny Marr, best known for his role with The Smiths, has announced a tour of the United States and Canada this Spring. As one of the performing guests at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Marr has added 18 dates outside of the popular multi-artist festival, including two with New Order. Johnny Marr’s new album, The Messenger, is due February 26th. Fans of Electronic, the joint project between Marr and Bernard Sumner of New Order, are hopefully that some of those amazing songs might be played at the shows where both appear. [Read more…]

Fleetwood Mac Announce European and UK Arena Dates for 2013 World Tour

February 4, 2013 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

As reported in recent months, with 2013 Fleetwood Mac is touring together with their first concert performances since 2009. The band today announced their first set of dates outside of North America, with concerts now scheduled for Europe and the UK in the Fall, beginning in September, following the 47 shows already on sale in the U.S. Additionally, last week Rhino Records released several different versions of Rumors, one of the all-time classic albums produced in all of rock and popular music. Celebrating 35 years since its release, a number of deluxe versions of the album will be available with incredible extras. [Read more…]

Berlin Featuring Terri Nunn at Saint Rocke | Hermosa Beach, California | 2/1/2013 (Concert Review)

February 3, 2013 by Jason DeBord 1 Comment

There are a lot of variables that go into what makes a great live music experience – the band, your own personal connection with their music, how their music has touched your life, the venue, the energy of the crowd, supporting acts, and obviously a lot of other factors as well – and this was one of those shows that delivered on all of that and more. Berlin featuring Terri Nunn headlined a show at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach Friday night, and it was an incredible show in an intimate setting that felt more like a friends and family atmosphere than the typical concert. In addition, Berlin played a new material from their forthcoming studio album that was nothing less than fantastic – new songs that are distinctly Berlin yet fresh and exciting. [Read more…]

Sound City Players at Hollywood Palladium | Hollywood, California | 1/31/2013 (Concert Review)

February 1, 2013 by Jason DeBord 5 Comments

Last night Dave Grohl brought together some of his music icons from his newly released Sound City documentary on stage as part of his Sound City Players concert at the Hollywood Palladium. The concert followed the Hollywood premiere of his film, just down the street earlier in the evening, and the legacy lived on with an epic show played before fans and VIPs in the upper levels of the packed venue. It was nothing short of one of the most creative celebrations of rock music I’ve seen, with Stevie Nicks fronting the Foo Fighters-based group closing the night out with the powerful Fleetwood Mac hit, “Gold Dust Woman” (a track from one of the best albums of all time, Rumors, which itself is celebrating its 35th anniversary this week with a series of special reissues). What an amazing concert, and one that will be long remembered by those in attendance at the show, which ran nearly three and a half hours. [Read more…]

Marina & the Diamonds to Tour United States in May with Charli XCX

January 30, 2013 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

Marina & the Diamonds will be touring the United States this May, in support of her critically acclaimed 2012 sophomore album, Electra Heart. Joining the Welsh singer-songwriter will be Chari XCX, who’s debut album is expected prior to the tour. Dates announced will go on sale February 1st and 2nd. [Read more…]

Muse at Sleep Train Arena | Sacramento, California | 1/29/2013 (Concert Review)

January 30, 2013 by Jason DeBord 1 Comment

The Muse concert in Sacramento last night at the Sleep Train Arena was, on a personal note, Night #2 of 2 for me, having seen them the night before at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Two totally different experiences (more on that later), but another Epic show by a band that delivers rock entertainment like no one else on tour today. Over the course of seeing them, one thing I’ve learned is that location matters at these shows, and I wouldn’t necessarily say one place is better than another (close or far), as they have such an elaborate and brilliant production and presentation, wherever you are in the venue you will experience something very special indeed. As I said in yesterday’s review, they are most definitely a band that needs to be experienced live in concert and their music is designed to be performed live in front of thousands. [Read more…]

Paramore Plots North American Tour Supporting Upcoming Album Due April 9th

January 29, 2013 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

Following the release of their new single, “Now”, and eponymous fourth studio album due April 9th, Paramore has announced a tour of North America, with a dozen initial dates and more expected in the future. [Read more…]

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) Announce North America Dates for World Tour Supporting Upcoming Album “English Electric”

January 29, 2013 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

80s British synthpop new wave legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) have announced their highly anticipated concert dates for North America, now that it was recently learned that they will be performing at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. These additional dates in the United State and British Columbia will add to their UK and European dates that have already been announced, all in support of the forthcoming new studio album, English Electric. [Read more…]

Muse at Oracle Arena | Oakland, California | 1/28/2013 (Concert Review)

January 29, 2013 by Jason DeBord 2 Comments

Muse are unlike any other band recording and performing today. And having watched them perform at Oracle Arena last night, they are most definitely a band that needs to be experienced live in concert. It’s as if the band, and their music, is designed to be performed live in front of thousands… and having been to a great many concerts in my time, I would rate their stage production itself in the top three I’ve ever seen. [Read more…]

Shawn Colvin at Sacramento City College Performing Arts Center | Sacramento, California | 1/27/2013 (Concert Review)

January 28, 2013 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

“So that’s what that last song was; that was my contribution. I kinda infused it with my own special brand of hopelessness, because the person is never going to get out…” Part of an explanation about one of her songs, and her sometimes facetious and self-deprecating view of the unwritten rules of being a part of the singer-songwriter world. Shawn Colvin provides a lot of thought-provoking entertainment during her concerts, including a few bits of dark humor and perspective here and there, in contrast to the “bright and cheery” impression that the delivery of her music might leave on someone who listens to her music without learning the meanings and ideas behind the words. Shawn Colvin really puts her heart and soul into her music, and in a live music setting, holds nothing back. [Read more…]