Here it is! - 
As I disclaim every year, I'm not so arrogant that I believe that what we like/listen to is somehow the "Top LPS" of the year or as if I've heard every album that's come out this…

A people's history - A first person account of my first 311 Day spectacular

311 Day 2020 - March 11th-13th - Park Theater at Park MGM - Las Vegas, NV

Let's unpack a few things first that you…

A record-breaking opening night and the rock-star car collection of your dreams. 

Reclaimed Rust: The Cars of James Hetfield Opening Reception - Jan ?? - Petersen Museum - Los Angeles, CA

The opening reception set a record…

Mr. Bungle Performs Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny w/ Scott Ian & Dave Lombardo - February 5th-7th - Fonda Theater - Hollywood, CA

Let's unpack this a bit first: Mr. Bungle announced last year that they’d be playing…

A great month of nostalgia!

Boyz II Men - January 24th - Terry Fator Theatre (Inside The Mirage Hotel) - Las Vegas, NV

This is a group I've always liked, but may have taken for granted as we…

Two Texas Traditions - One great month

The Toadies - December 30th - Billy Bob's Texas - Fort Worth, TX 

Beloved DFW outfit The Toadies annual day before New Year's Eve shindig at Billy Bob's now it's 7th…

My visits to Los Angeles are always an adventure packed with tons of fun, this time was no different. 
How about three nights of intimate Pixies shows? 

The Pixies - December 1st - No Vacancy - Hollywood, CA 

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The End Came So Fast:

Slayer: Final Shows of the Final Campaign - November 29th & 30th - The Forum - Los Angeles, CA

Thousands of fans, including some from South America and the U.K., came…

Legacy of Prince continues as two of his major bands hit the road.

The New Power Generation - November 16th - Brushy Creek Amphitheater - Hutto, TX  

Let me unpack this for a bit: I had to…

Here it is! - 
As I disclaim every year, I'm not so arrogant that I believe that what we like/listen to is somehow the "Top LPS" of the year or as if I've heard every album that's come out this…

Man, what year is it? In the past couple of weeks some of the biggest & brightest from Dallas' 90's heyday were back in some capacity. Some never left.

The Toadies - October 11th - Southside Ballroom -…

Lot of great shows from the bands who's heyday may have been that crazy decade that are still going strong today.

Tesla - September 27th - House of Blues - Dallas

While I'm a huge fan of…

Two historic events - One historic place 

Billy Joel Closes Out Texas Rangers Ballpark - October 12th - Globe Life Park - Arlington, TX

On its face, the decision to enlist Billy Joel, making his first North Texas…

Good times with some of the most important women in the history of Rock N Roll! 

Love Alive Tour: Heart w/ Joan Jett - August 23rd - Dos Equis Pavillion - Dallas, TX 

Sidelined for a few years…

Stuff

 
George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic (Farewell Tour) - August 24th - The Bomb Factory - Dallas, TX

George Clinton did not seem at all like a man on the verge of retiring from the road as he gave…

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BabyMetal - September 24th - Southside Ballroom - Dallas, TX

Ok, so spare me your purist romanticisms about what is & isn't Metal. And besides having the word Metal in their title & backup band that plays…

Geek culture have invaded American entertainment at all levels. What used to be whispered about at Dungeons & Dragons night is now the bread and butter of the still-new millennial mindset when it comes to fun on Saturday night. 

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The Best Tour of the Summer!

Iron Maiden - September 21st - Dos Equis Pavillion - Dallas, TX

Hard to imagine a more quintessentially Maiden show than the current Legacy of the Beast tour. Just a few songs…

What's Summer without fun outdoor rawk shows right? Here are a few we saw that kept is rocking all month.

Korn & Alice In Chains - July 21st - Dos Equis Pavillion (StarPlex) - Dallas, TX

Let's…

It's a Summer House Party!!

MC Hammer's House Party w/ Kid N Play, Sir Mix Alot & more - August 2nd - Toyota Music Factory - Irving, TX

Have you ever wanted to dance to “U Can’t Touch…

Great season of great legends!

Slayer - May 8th - Toyota Music Pavilion - Irving, TX
 

Commemorating kicking off the fifth leg of their final world tour, but also the sixth anniversary of legendary guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s…

The Return of the most unique festival of it's kind!

Stoned & Dusted Festival w/ The Melvins, Fu Manchu & more - May 25th-26th - Pappy & Harriet's - Pioneertown, CA

The SOLD OUT Stoned and Dusted…

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Donnie Wahlberg stopped midway through the New Kids on the Block show on Wednesday (May 29) at the SAP Center in San Jose and reflected back on all the naysayers and critics who claimed a “boy band” could…

This now being my second time to Texas Frightmare Weekend after such a fun & successful adventure last year.
Having never been much of a horror fan but have loads of respect for the genre. 
However as a fan of…