The Red Clay Strays – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – August 7, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 The Red Clay Strays – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – August 7, 2026 Southern rock, classic country, a bit of gospel, and something completely their own—the Red Clay Strays made sure to pull out all the stops for a raucous Friday night Philadelphia crowd. My familiarity with The Red Clay Strays' catalog was slightly limited going into this show. Still, unlike pr

Toto – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2026 – Photo by Jordan Wagner © 2026 Toto, Christopher Cross & The Romantics – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2026 Toto supplied the night, baby, and Christopher Cross supplied the love. Well, that’s not completely fair, all three acts in this back-to-the-80s nostalgia tour had their share of love songs and their share of rockers – sometimes both at the same time. This is the second straight summer tour that

Melanie Martinez – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 – Photo by Emma Fox © 2026 Melanie Martinez & Haute and Freddy – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 After releasing her fourth studio album, Hades, Melanie Martinez returned to Baltimore for a stop on the “Hades: The Sacrifice” tour, to play the album in full. Fans lined up around the block, beautifully dressed in a variety of outfits to represent each track on the HADES album. Haute and Freddy –

Wunderhorse – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2026 Wunderhorse & Been Stellar – Union Transfer – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review) Philadelphia's Union Transfer played host to a night of raw, poetic indie rock as UK band Wunderhorse brought their North American tour to the city, with NYC's Been Stellar along for the ride as support. Been Stellar – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo by Cec

The Philadelphia Orchestra – Star Wars in Concert – The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo ©2026 by Jordan August. Courtesy of Highmark Mann. All rights reserved. The Philadelphia Orchestra – Star Wars in Concert – The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 Child-like wonder. That’s the best way to describe what my group and I experienced at Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thanks to awful decision making by Disney

Todd Rundgren – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – July 12, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 Todd Rundgren – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – July 12, 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren returned home for two sold-out shows. Well at least to the Philadelphia area, sadly his home neighborhood venue, Upper Darby’s legendary Tower Theater, has been closed since soon after the pandemic. So he crossed the city and hit Glenside’s similar Keswick Theatre fo

Alex Warren – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2026 – Photo by Jesse Faatz © 2026. Courtesy of Highrise PR. All rights reserved. Alex Warren & Noah Cyrus – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2026 Finding Family on the Road: Alex Warren Turns Philadelphia Into a Night of Connection and Healing Between laughter, confetti, and heartfelt stories, Alex Warren turned an arena into something that felt surprisingly intimate. The feeling throughout

Rise Against – Vans Warped Tour (Day One) – RFK Stadium Grounds – Washington, DC – June 13, 2026 – Photo by Jamie LeBlanc © 2026 Vans Warped Tour – RFK Stadium Grounds – Washington, DC – June 13 & 14, 2026 For generations, Vans Warped Tour has represented more than just a music festival. It has been a community, a rite of passage, and a place where music lovers can discover their next favorite band while reconnecting with old favorites. A year after its triumphant return, w

Luminescence – Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2026 – Photo by Deborah Wagner © 2026 Luminescence – Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2026 Are you looking for a unique evening of breathtaking beauty and joy? Luminescence by Fever takes one of Philadelphia’s most beloved landmarks and brings it to life with a 360-degree magical, immersive light show accompanied by classical music. The historic Ca

Philadelphia's Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square A Symphony of Color: Chinese Lantern Festival Lights Up Franklin Square Once More A true classic never goes out of style, the same seems to go for 2000-year festival traditions. Watching the ancient Chinese celebration marking the end of the lunar new year festivities take over Franklin Square Park every year is the highlight of my summer. Philadelphia's Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square With every passing s

David Lee Roth – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – May 19, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 David Lee Roth – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – May 19, 2026 About four songs into David Lee Roth’s recent gig at the Keswick, my 20-something photographer turned to me and said, “That’s got to be the horniest 70-year-old I’ve ever seen.” He meant it – and I took it – as a compliment. Because even 48 years after the release of first Van Halen album, David Lee Roth is

Courtney Barnett – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – May 12, 2026 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2026 Courtney Barnett (with Kurt Vile), Momma & Truman Sinclair – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – May 12, 2026 Courtney Barnett proved that third time’s a charm after making up for two previously cancelled Philly shows, bringing her Creature of Habit tour to a sold out show at The Fillmore on a Tuesday night. Truman Sinclair, a west coast-based musician with an alt-rock emo fo

The Maine – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – April 19, 2026 – Photo by Emily Miner © 2026 The Maine, Nightly, Grayscale & Broadside – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – April 19, 2026 The Maine Transforms 9:30 Club, D.C. into an Electrifying Experience Washington D.C.’s legendary 9:30 Club was packed wall-to-wall as roughly 1,200 fans filled the sold-out venue for a night headlined by The Maine. With support from Broadside, Grayscale, and Nightly, the evening carried an undeniable sens

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – Colonial Theater – Phoenixville, PA – April 18, 2026 – Photo by Jim Rinaldi © 2026 Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – Colonial Theater – Phoenixville, PA – April 18, 2026 Marty Stuart and his crack band brought their “country boy rock and roll” to the Philly area the other night, taking no prisoners in a guitar-vibed hoe down from one of the tightest units out of Nashville. An intoxicating gumbo of country, rock, surf, ja

Bella Kay – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – April 1, 2026 – Photo by Larisa Jiao © 2026 Bella Kay – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – April 1, 2026 Gracing the stage at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, indie pop singer-songwriter Bella Kay was greeted by an enthusiastic audience who cheered loudly as she radiated the room with her smooth vocals and bright smile. Supporting Ricky Montgomery in his sold out LA show for his debut album’s 10-year anniversary, it’s clear that people ha

Maggie Lindemann – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – February 26, 2026 – Photo by Jamie LeBlanc © 2026 Maggie Lindemann & Ayleen Valentine – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – February 26, 2026 Maggie Lindemann brought her much anticipated “I Feel Everything Tour” to the historic 9:30 club in DC. Ayleen Valentine – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – February 26, 2026 – Photo by Jamie LeBlanc © 2026 Opening the night was Ayleen Valentine, who made the stage her own with a striking blend of dr

Twice – Capital One Arena – Washington, DC – February 13, 2026 – Photo by Alyssa Piazza © 2026. Courtesy of JYP Entertainment. Twice – Capital One Arena – Washington, DC – February 13, 2026 Twice brought their massive "This Is For" World Tour to the nation’s capital this week, marking an electric first-ever performance in Washington D.C. with a sold-out, two-night special event. From the moment fans entered Capital One Arena, the atmosphere was a full-scale celebration, com

Damiano David – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – December 6, 2025 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2025 Damiano David – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – December 6, 2025 Damiano David – lead singer of the globally successful rock band Måneskin – hit the stage at The Fillmore Philadelphia last night as part of his recently launched solo career. Known for his powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, Italian-born David’s first solo tour spans more than three dozen stops through

Ezra Ray Hart – Rivers Casino – Philadelphia, PA – December 5, 2025 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2025 Ezra Ray Hart – Rivers Casino – Philadelphia, PA – December 5, 2025 To paraphrase his royal purple badness, on Friday night Ezra Ray Hart partied like it was 1999. Ezra Ray Hart is an occasional side project “supergroup” featuring the lead singers of three big 1990s alt-rock bands – Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra and Emerson Hart of Tonic. The si

Portugal. The Man – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – November 16, 2025 – Photo by Larisa Jiao © 2025 Portugal. The Man – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – November 16, 2025 Rock band Portugal. The Man took the stage to roaring cheers at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, dousing fans in psychedelic lighting that aptly matched their sonic identity of grunge meets surreal dream meets protest chant. While the band has continued to garner increasing popularity, they are far from a new

The Band CAMINO – The Anthem – Washington, DC – November 13, 2025 – Photo by Emma Fox © 2025 The Band CAMINO, Almost Monday & Ethan Tasch – The Anthem – Washington, DC – November 13, 2025 It was a beautiful night at the Wharf in D.C. Thursday night with The Band CAMINO stopping by The Anthem for an incredible show on The NeverAlways tour in honor of their latest album! Joined by Almost Monday and Ethan Tasch, fans gathered eagerly and packed the venue for a night of vibran

The Used – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – November 10, 2025 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2025 The Used & In Angles – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – November 10, 2025 Post-hardcore emo band The Used celebrated their 25th anniversary touring in the most sentimental way for their fans. The band played a three night residency in each city with a different album performed in full each night. Night one was their debut self-titled album The Used , night two

Shaun Cassidy – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – September 25, 2025 – Photo by Deborah Wagner © 2025 Shaun Cassidy – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – September 25, 2025 “Well I was 16 and sick of school. I didn’t know what I wanted to do…” Even though Eric Carmen wrote those words, they were telling Shaun Cassidy’s story. They opened the song “That’s Rock and Roll” which is one of a few songs which Cassidy rode to the top of the charts in the late 1970s. In fact, when Shaun C

Weezer – Riot Fest (Day 2) – Douglass Park – Chicago, IL – September 20, 2025 – Photo by Ryan Heller © 2025 Riot Fest – Douglass Park – Chicago, IL – September 19-21, 2025 Riot Fest Rings in 20th Anniversary with Legendary Performances and Its Largest Lineup Yet For many years, punks near and far have flocked to Riot Fest in an effort to relive their glory days, as well as keep their finger on the pulse of alternative music. A three-day sonic escape for fans of punk rock, met

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10cc – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – September 10, 2025 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2025 10cc – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – September 10, 2025 Last July, 10cc played in the Philly area for the first time in decades. In my review of that show, I closed out with the line: “Seeing 10cc live was a bucket list experience which was worth the wait. Let’s just hope they don’t take another 46 years to come back.” Turns out we didn’t have to wait again. Just over a year lat

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Billy Idol – TD Pavilion at The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – August 16, 2025 – Photo by Kaylee Marie © 2025 Billy Idol & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – TD Pavilion at The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – August 16, 2025 It was the ‘80s all over again at the Mann as two of the biggest names of pop-punk took dives into their popular songbooks. Both acts still have their angry young musical energy, even if neither of them is young anymore, and also probably don’t have as much to be angry

My Chemical Romance My Chemical Romance & Alice Cooper – Citizen Bank Park – Philadelphia, PA – August 15, 2025 Rock will never die, or in this case we could say that alt rock will never die, either. This past weekend my associate and I had the pleasure of seeing New Jersey’s own My Chemical Romance and Alice Cooper perform at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia. It’s hard to choose where to begin with these performances, so I suppose I should say that I was blown away by the s

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Ringo Starr – Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – June 15, 2025 – Photo by Jim Rinaldi © 2025 Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band – Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – June 15, 2025 “Every one of you will know at least one song.” That was a promise that Ringo Starr made to the crowd at the Mann Center the other night. The show – which was rescheduled from last summer when Starr fell ill at the end of his previous tour around the country – was long-awaited and well worth the wait. Of

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