Hamilton star steps up to the mic at the Embassy
Leslie Odom Jr. is not an overnight success.
For many years, he was featured on a variety of television series, most notably on procedurals like CSI:...
Article Category: National Acts
New Blues review fills Belushi’s shiny shoes
Whether from the legendary 1980 film or subsequent reboots, the Blues Brothers of “Joliet” Jake and Elwood Blues are instantly identifiable in their...
The secret of their success: Staying close to their fans
Before social media interaction defined what fan service means, the members of Umphrey’s McGee gave their fans atypical access.
“Before we did it on...
Not wasting his summers getting old
Indiana has produced a number of famous musicians: Michael Jackson, Crystal Gayle, Axl Rose, and John Hiatt among them.
But John Mellencamp is one of...
Reignition: Seattle-born rock band finds new life
Take a minute to consider the state of rock music in 1993.
Nirvana was a year into its reign as the hottest band in America. In Utero, the band’s third...
Tribute band keeps the ’90s spirit of Sublime alive
In the ’90s, Sublime were the background music to every party. You couldn’t go anywhere without the sounds of “Santeria” or “What I Got” emanating from...
Good old-fashioned no-nonsense rock
How many of us know the exact moment that our entire life and career was decided?
Davy Knowles remembers that very moment, even if he didn’t quite...
Dawn of a new day for Midwest band
What’s in a name? In the case of Michigan-born Pop Evil, the band’s name contains an extremely efficient explanation of the music, a slick melding of...
Pavilion snags Béla Fleck & the Flecktones
Good news! The Sweetwater Pavilion’s first announcement for their summer concert series is Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, featuring Victor Wooten,...
Always evolving, always iconic
Few rock bands have been as willing to dramatically evolve over the course of decades, while at the same time being totally transparent about the goals...