Going Off the Score with Stewart Copeland and Jon Kimura Parker
April 2, 2015 | Posted in CLASSICAL, JAZZ, LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
An impressive ensemble of talented, diverse musicians recently completed a 5-date tour of college concert halls across the United States. Led by legendary drummer and composer Stewart Copeland and award-winning pianist Jon Kimura Parker, the band led listeners “Off the Score” with an energetic, challenging and varied collection of music that ranged from Igor Stravinsky to Paul Schoenfield, from re-interpreted Police songs to newly-commissioned classical work.
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders: Live at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City
August 10, 2014 | Posted in LIVE MUSIC, ROCK | By sockii
On May 6, 2010, Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins played The Gramercy Theatre in New York City, New York with his side-project band “Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.” This show was the second of Hawkins’ current tour that I’ve had the chance to see, the first being on May 4 at the Sonar in Baltimore, Maryland…
The Who: Quadrophenia and More in Atlantic City, February 22 2013
May 18, 2014 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK, LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
Quadrophenia has long been my favorite album by The Who, so I was thrilled to hear they would be taking it on the road again for the “Quadrophenia and More” Tour in 2012-2013. However, many expressed concerns over…
Pet Shop Boys “Electric” Tour Review: April 25 at the Revel in Atlantic City
April 26, 2014 | Posted in ELECTRONIC, LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
Friday night, the Pet Shop Boys brought their Electric tour to Ovation Hall at the Revel in Atlantic City. I was extremely excited about the show as I’ve been a fan of the band since Please, their first album, became a pop-dance sensation in 1986…
Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band at the Keswick Theatre, October 30 2013
November 1, 2013 | Posted in JAZZ, LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
Hugh Laurie raises the roof at “The Kes” Wednesday night at the Keswick Theatre, British actor Hugh Laurie brought his musical side – and talents – to a sold-out crowd in Glenside, PA. Backed by the incredibly talented Copper Bottom
Peter Hook and The Light: September 14, 2013 at The Trocadero, Philadelphia
September 21, 2013 | Posted in LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
Peter Hook celebrates the music and legacy of Joy Division and New Order On September 14, 2013, legendary bassist Peter Hook took to the stage at the also legendary Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia, and delighted fans with nearly three solid
Adam Ant at the Keswick Theatre: Concert Review
August 20, 2013 | Posted in LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
Adam Ant Brings Antmusic to the Keswick August 15, 2013 at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pennsylvania Perhaps one of the most surprising musical comebacks in recent years has been that of Adam Ant, the English rocker who exploded on
Adam Ant Concert Review: The NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia on October 3, 2012
October 6, 2012 | Posted in LIVE MUSIC, ROCK | By sockii
Adam Ant was easily one of the biggest – and most recognizable – musicians of the post-punk/new wave music scene of the 1980s. With his flamboyant costumes, elaborate music videos and catchy, unique songs…
Peter Gabriel Back to Front 2012 Tour Review
September 23, 2012 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK, LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
In May 2012, Peter Gabriel announced that he would be touring this fall to mark the 25th anniversary of his massively successful 1986 album So. So brought Gabriel’s music to a largely new, mainstream audience in the 80s…
Madonna’s MDNA 2012 Tour in Review
September 13, 2012 | Posted in LIVE MUSIC, POP | By sockii
There’s no denying that Madonna is one of the most popular and successful entertainers of our time – a fact brought to home by the spectacle of her current MDNA Would Tour…
