Rocking All Over The World: Looking At Live Aid 35 Years Onward
July 13, 2020 It’s twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it’s time for Live Aid The odds were stacked...
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REVIEWS & OPINION ARTICLES
- Jan 11, 2020
- 2 min
Farewell To A King: A Tribute To Neil Peart
January 10, 2020 The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect. Tonight there is no shortage of either as the world learns about...
- Nov 17, 2018
- 5 min
Lindsey Buckingham: One Man. One Guitar. Countless Emotions.
November 16, 2018 With a simple nod to the audience and a quick adjustment of the microphone, Lindsey Buckingham launched into an...
- Jul 5, 2018
- 3 min
The Agenda According To The Gays
July 2, 2018 The Gays are certainly not afraid to pack a profound punch when it comes to delivering their goods. Their debut album The...
- Jul 10, 2017
- 5 min
The Calculable Crimsons: How King Crimson Has Become the Safe Space for Nostalgia to Breed
July 10, 2017 There he was in all his glory. Robert Fripp was a mere three rows away from me. This time the band were at the beautiful...
- Mar 8, 2017
- 13 min
From Hackett To Holly: A Steve Hackett Concert Review & Personal Reflection
March 7, 2017 “Today’s the day to celebrate!” The lyric rang loud and clear in my head the moment I opened my eyes. Since November of...
- May 27, 2016
- 2 min
Keith Emerson: A Tribute
May 27, 2016 During my time at the 2nd International Progect Network conference, I felt strongly compelled to make mention of Mr. Keith...
- Apr 13, 2016
- 9 min
Keeping The Wolves At Bay: A Steve Hackett Concert Review
April 12, 2016 Another concert, another victorious scratch on the old bucket list. Although it wasn't Genesis per se, on April 9, 2016,...
- Apr 7, 2016
- 8 min
David Gilmour Was No Joke, Despite It Being April Fool's Day: A Review
April 7, 2016 What could have been a cruel, expensive joke, turned out to be an unforgettable night ending with concert expectations set...
- Jan 19, 2016
- 7 min
Where Are We Now Without David Bowie? A Tribute To The Starman
January 18, 2016 There are some instances in one's life when you never forget where you were when you first heard a particularly moving...
- Jan 7, 2016
- 13 min
In The Court of the Crimson Criminals: A King Crimson Concert Review
November 23, 2015 Some things are better left in the past. The King Crimson concert from Thursday, is sadly one of those things. However,...
- Apr 7, 2014
- 13 min
A Cry For Deities: How Popular Music Concerts Have Become Rituals For The Modern World
April 7, 2014 As the media continues its uprising and spectacle is outshining performance, it is coming quite apparent that the music...
- Mar 25, 2014
- 5 min
Problems With Deciphering What's Good and What's Bad In Music Criticism
March 25, 2014 There is a theory that believes the initial “hook” that a band possesses disappears after they become rich and famous...
- Nov 19, 2013
- 9 min
Brahms At The Roy Thompson Hall: A Review
November 19, 2013 On October 23rd 2013 around 6:36pm, the walls of the Roy Thomson Hall were quivering under the ominous tones of one of...
- Mar 25, 2013
- 6 min
Mozart At The Roy Thompson Hall: A Review
March 25, 2013 On January 16th 2013 around 8:36pm, the walls of the Roy Thompson Hall were bustling under the sweet vibrations of one of...
- Apr 1, 2012
- 8 min
Musical Chameleons: My Take On Tribute Bands & A Concert Review
April 1, 2012 Recently I had the privilege of attending a classic rock tribute band known as Comfortably Numb: Canada’s Pink Floyd Show....
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