Event Reviews

Read on for action reports of concerts, festivals, stand-ups, one-acts, and other parades of human entertainment from the passionate reviewers camping out in backstage trenches and after-parties to write about them for you in the morning.

Marcus King with Myron Elkins

Marcus King with Myron Elkins

Event Reviews

Myron Elkins opened for Marcus King at Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s McGrath Amphitheater in June, showcasing some of the finest musical talent on the road today. Jeremy Glazier caught the action with his camera.

Sublime with Rome and Dirty Heads

Sublime with Rome and Dirty Heads

Event Reviews

The small beach town of Cocoa, Florida, was recently a sold-out stop on the Sublime with Rome and Dirty Heads Summer 2023 tour — and the most fun Elise Norman has had all summer.

Gov’t Mule

Gov’t Mule

Event Reviews

Gov’t Mule tackles Dark Side of The Mule at iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening paying homage to his famous father. Michelle Wilson soaks up the second half of a bucket-list adventure.

Disappearer

Disappearer

Event Reviews

A tribute to Low and a whole lot of nervous energy join forces to make a memorable evening of music for Julius C. Lacking.

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa

Event Reviews

Joe Bonamassa brings his blues-rock extravaganza to historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, where Michelle Wilson is thrilled to review a bucket-list show.

The Wood Brothers

The Wood Brothers

Event Reviews

The Wood Brothers bring joy to a happy crowd of human popcorn with their first live performance at Grand Junction, Colorado’s historic Avalon Theater. Judy Craddock reviews the show.

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

Event Reviews

The Summer of Green Tour brought Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade and co-headliners Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew to the Hard Rock Events Center in Tampa, Florida. Bob Pomeroy reviews.

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne

Event Reviews

An evening with poet, singer, and musician Jackson Browne brings meaning, memories, and a fair bit of chair-dancing to an audience of a certain generation. Roi J. Tamkin screams along at the Louisville Palace and beats the cops when it’s over.

Sharknami the Musical?

Sharknami the Musical?

Event Reviews

A hurricane and a flock of sharks promise to kill everyone in this silly musical parody presented by Valencia College. Carl F. Gauze reviews.

Witchapalooza

Witchapalooza

Event Reviews

When witches gather, dinner is who you make it, in Witchapalooza, a play by Kamron Kiltgaard. Carl F. Gauze reviews.

Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures

Event Reviews

Romance and the hanging noose make for lovely romantic comedy. Carl F. Gauze reviews Desperate Measures at the Winter Park Playhouse.

Koo Koo Kanga Roo

Koo Koo Kanga Roo

Event Reviews

Hundreds of enthusiasts of all ages packed into downtown Orlando’s ultra-hip nightspot, The Abbey, for a high-energy matinee dance-off hosted by the dynamic Minneapolis-based duo Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Hey! Who brought all those cats to the party?

Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

Event Reviews

A drag queen saves a failing British shoe maker and incites a fashion revolution. Carl. F. Gauze reviews Kinky Boots, at Orlando Shakes.

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Event Reviews

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