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KASIM SULTON TO PERFORM ONE OF THE FIRST-EVER “DRIVE IN CONCERTS” May 19, 2020 These have certainly been some tough times for everyone around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic. Part of the affected are the music fans who enjoy the experience of an in person, live concert. Music fans have had concert plans for 2020 mostly cancelled to this point and the future of 2020 shows remains uncertain. With some artists performing in streaming online performances, it can never replace the experience of a live show. The methods in attending a live show is about to change at the Tupelo Music Hall inRead More →

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CARL CANEDY RETURNS WITH HIS SOLO OUTFIT, CANEDY NEW ALBUM WARRIOR May 11, 2020 One of the most respected names in all of metal, Carl Canedy, is ready to unveil the latest release by his solo project, Canedy, entitled ‘Warrior.’ Released on May 8th with digital and streaming versions, and on August 7th on CD and vinyl via Sleaszy Rider Records, Canedy is comprised of Mike Santarsiero on lead vocals, Charlie Russello on guitars, synth, Tony Garuba on bass, vocals, cello, and Carl on drums. And as evidenced by the material on ‘Warrior,’ it is a decidedly vintage metal sound with a modern approach thatRead More →

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March 2020 Northeast Rock Review Update March 23, 2020 Just as the world was settling in with 2020, it all fell apart pretty fast. Th music world, fans, entertainment venues, tour support staff and musicians alike, the year was poised to kick off with tours and some already underway. It was here, life would be changed. Life as we knew it was to be put on hold by the coronavirus. We began our social distancing in best interests of humanity. Shows began to be cancelled one by one. Sporting events, tournaments, seasons, concerts and social gatherings in would now be closed. Las Vegas closed, evenRead More →

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KASIM SULTON The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Old Saybrook, Connecticut March 5, 2020 Photos & Review by Frank Piercy Sitting on Main Street in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, this former theater/town hall is now home to a 250 seat theater, The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, also small museum dedicated to the namesake of the center, Katharine Hepburn; the theatre is now lovingly referred to as The Kate. A beautifully lit building, very cozy inside, perfect for an evening of music like this. This evening’s attraction at The Kate was the multi-talented bassist, Kasim Sulton and Utopia, a show that was only one of theRead More →

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JOHN LODGE OF THE MOODY BLUES Infinity Music Hall Hartford, Connecticut March 4, 2020 Photos & Review by Frank Piercy The Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, Connecticut had been open since 2014, this was the first occasion that I had been able to take in a show here. It is a smaller venue, though a terrific place with comfortable seating, great staff and a very affordable bar. The sodas were 2 bucks. This nights show was the John Lodge of The Moody Blues. The Rock and Roll Hall of famer was out on this tour performing his own material and as well as selection ofRead More →

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THE NEW REGIME House of Blues Boston, Massachusetts March 2, 2020 Photo & Review by Michael LaFleche The New Regime and the Silverside Pickups rolled into the House of Blues in Boston for a surprisingly packed house on a Monday night. The three piece unit is led by Ilan Rubin, playing the guitar and providing lead vocals. Ilan is well known for being part of the Nine Inch Nails band, on percussion since 2009. But Ilan had been running the The New Regime project before converting with Trent Reznor. For this event in Boston on Monday, he has appointed a drummer that started the setRead More →

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GEOFF TATE Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts February 29, 2020 Photos & Review by Michael LaFleche Geoff Tate, newly minted member of the Metal Hall of Fame in Anaheim came to Boston on Saturday night, for a night that will never be forgotten. As I am sure you know, Geoff Tate, one of the best voices in progressive metal, is most well known as the original singer / songwriter of Queensrÿche. Geoff’s charisma and love for music really was on stage Saturday at the Paradise rock club. Interestingly enough, the other branch of Queensrÿche was in town a couple weeks back performing some of theRead More →

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FALLING IN REVERSE | ESCAPE THE FATE with The Word Alive Toad’s Place New Haven, Connecticut February 16, 2020 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus Falling in Reverse brought their The Drug in Me Is You Is Gold Tour, with special guests The Word Alive and Escape the Fate to a sold out Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut on Sunday, February 16th 2020. The Drug in Me Is You was released in July of 2011 and did very well. It held the 19th spot on the US Billboard 200 and it was recognized in Guitar World magazine as #21 in their top 50 albums ofRead More →

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Daryl Hall & John Oates Release First Vinyl Release of Our Kind of Soul 2020 Summer Tour Kicks Off This May At LA’s Hollywood Bowl, February 26th February 18, 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall & John Oates and the Friday Music collector’s club present the first vinyl release of Our Kind of Soul. This beloved 2004 LP, which debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart, features the legendary duo reinterpreting some of their favorite soul classics by Aretha Franklin, The O’Jays, Gladys Knight and more. Mastered for the first time for vinyl by Joe Reagoso (Todd Rundgren, DoobieRead More →

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QUEENSRŸCHE with JOHN 5 Big Night Live Boston, Massachusetts February 16, 2020 Photos & Review by Michael LaFleche The legendary prog metal hitmakers Queensrÿche headlined the packed Big Night Live adjacent to the TD Garden in Boston Sunday night. The hall was filled with young and old alike, many seeing the band for the first time and many who may remember listening to their big hits from the late 80’s and early 90’s from Empire and Operation Mindcrime. Opening for Queensrÿche first was Eve to Adam and a great treat also opening for Queensrÿche was the incredible guitarist John 5 and his merry band ofRead More →