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.

Yacht Rock Revue

Yacht Rock Revue

Event Reviews

Yacht Rock Revue sailed smoothly into Orlando, and Michelle Wilson climbed aboard for a light rock extravaganza.

Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Event Reviews

Beth Hart blew the roof off The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida with a sold-out performance. Michelle Wilson has the full recap.

KALEO

KALEO

Event Reviews

KALEO’S Fight or Flight Tour 2022 smashed into House of Blues Orlando, for the performance of a lifetime. Michelle Wilson has a full recap.

Keb’ Mo’

Keb’ Mo’

Event Reviews

Grammy-winning artist Keb’ Mo’ rocked The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, and Michelle Wilson was there, loving every minute of it.

Pokey LaFarge

Pokey LaFarge

Event Reviews

Pokey LaFarge headlines the tour that stopped at the Englert Theater in Iowa City, Iowa. Ester Rose opened the show.

AFI Fest 2021

AFI Fest 2021

Event Reviews

The 2021 edition of the American Film Institute’s Festival, was a total success. After mounting a small virtual festival in 2020, AFI Fest came roaring back this year with a slate of 115 films representing over fifty countries. Lily and Generoso rank their favorite features from this year’s festival which include new offerings from Céline Sciamma, Miguel Gomes, and Jacques Audiard.

Foreigner

Foreigner

Event Reviews

Is it really Foreigner with no original members? Roi J. Tamkin catches a Georgia stop along the tour that marks the 40th anniversary of Foreigner’s 4.

Blackberry Smoke

Blackberry Smoke

Event Reviews

Blackberry Smoke is touring to support their new album You Hear Georgia, while Myron Elkins and the Dying Breed make a name for themselves getting audiences ready for their upcoming album next year.

Myles Kennedy

Myles Kennedy

Event Reviews

Tyler Bryant and Graham Whitford open the Des Moines show as a pared-down version of their band, then play a set as Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, before headliner Myles Kennedy takes the stage supporting his solo albums, including The Ides of March.

Grace Potter

Grace Potter

Event Reviews

As live music makes a comeback, Grace Potter tests the socially distanced waters with a series of East Coast solo shows.

It Was the Music Premiere Livestream

Event Reviews

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, the subjects of Mark Moskowitz’s documentary, It Was the Music, hosted a livestream event showcasing performances, interviews, and segments of the 10-episode series.

AFI Fest 2020

AFI Fest 2020

Event Reviews

2020 marks the sixth consecutive year that Lily and Generoso have attended the American Film Institute’s Festival. Here, they review their favorites from this year’s feature film offerings.

Collective Soul

Collective Soul

Event Reviews

Georgia alt rockers Collective Soul wowed the crowd, including Michelle Wilson, at the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Series 2020 opener.

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Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.