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  • PHANTOGRAM AT BROOKLYN BOWL VEGAS!

    PHANTOGRAM AT BROOKLYN BOWL VEGAS!

    January 15th, Phantogram kicked off their ‘Running Through Colors’ tour at Brooklyn Bowl, and we could not have been more excited! Phantogram’s first Vegas performance since 2022 was set to be an exhilarating experience, with fans packed shoulder to shoulder in the venue after doors opened.  From the moment the duo—Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter—took…


  • Social Distortion Wraps Up 2024 at House of Blues Vegas

    Social Distortion Wraps Up 2024 at House of Blues Vegas

    2024 is coming to end, but we weren’t ready to let it go without one more great punk show to close it out. On Friday, Social Distortion brought their holiday tour to the House of Blues and treated us to a night of pure fun! The long-running Southern California band, led by the charismatic Mike…


  • Foghat – Slow Ridin’ at the Golden Nugget!

    Foghat – Slow Ridin’ at the Golden Nugget!

    Foghat played the Golden Nugget Showroom on Friday, December 27, 2024. Foghat will forever be known for their 1975 anthem “Slow Ride,” which remains a heavily licensed song showing up in media constantly; there’s no denying that the song is a timeless juggernaut when it comes to the all-time great classic rock hits. This bluesy…


  • LA Guns Rips and Tears the Stage at Vamp’d!

    LA Guns Rips and Tears the Stage at Vamp’d!

    LA Guns played Count’s Vamp’d with support act Mursic on Friday, December 6, 2024. It was the first in a weekend of two back-to-back shows. This article only covers the Friday show. 12 months a year, you can always count on Danny and Korie Koker and all the good people at Count’s Vamp’d to deliver…


  • An Evening for Punishments: Inside San Antonio’s First Krampus Parade

    An Evening for Punishments: Inside San Antonio’s First Krampus Parade

    December 5, 2024 – Where most Christmas parades kick off with reindeer, elves, candy canes, and an appearance from Santa, this past week, the city of San Antonio decided to keep a different kind of tradition alive. On Thursday evening, the Krampus Parade kicked off in the Blue Arts Complex, marking it as the first…


  • House of Blues Shakes with Babymetal’s Dynamic Performance

    House of Blues Shakes with Babymetal’s Dynamic Performance

    December 4, 2024 at the House of Blues in Anaheim was an incredible experience as Babymetal took the stage for their second night of a thrilling three-show run. The atmosphere was electric, with fans mingling in the venue, dressed in everything from classic Babymetal gear to elaborate cosplay, all buzzing with excitement. As the lights…


  • KING DIAMOND + Overkill & Night Demon at Virgin Theater

    KING DIAMOND + Overkill & Night Demon at Virgin Theater

    I was quite excited about seeing this lineup at the Virgin Theater. Night Demon may have been a new name to me but Overkill is a known commodity in our household as a great-fucking-time and King Diamond showed Courtney and I he could still go when we saw Mercyful Fate at Psycho. This show was…


  • The Front Bottoms – Finding Your Way Home at HOBLV

    The Front Bottoms – Finding Your Way Home at HOBLV

    November 21, 2024 – The Front Bottoms brought their signature blend of witty lyricism and energetic indie-pop to the House of Blues, and we were nothing short of stoked for this one! Fans who waited in the (very) long line and filled the venue were treated to a night of raw energy as The Front…


  • Joshua Radin and Ron Pope Co-headlining Tour: The Kessler Dallas, TX

    Joshua Radin and Ron Pope Co-headlining Tour: The Kessler Dallas, TX

    November 22, 2024 – Best way to end a stressful work week? An intimate, acoustic show with Ron Pope and Joshua Radin at The Kessler. I have been a fan of these two lyrical geniuses for several years and I can say with certainty that they both have a fan in me forever. Something I…


  • Manchester Orchestra: The Stuffing XIV: 10th Anniversary Album Play of Cope Tour – South Side Ballroom, Dallas, TX

    Manchester Orchestra: The Stuffing XIV: 10th Anniversary Album Play of Cope Tour – South Side Ballroom, Dallas, TX

    November 19, 2024 – I had the opportunity to see three bands play phenomenal sets. I went in as a fan of Manchester Orchestra and left a fan of Lunar Vacation and Thrice. I had heard some tunes from Thrice in the past but sometimes I need convincing via live performance to become a fan.…


  • Here’s a Song For Ya! Whitesnake and Dokken Tributes Invade Vamp’d!

    Here’s a Song For Ya! Whitesnake and Dokken Tributes Invade Vamp’d!

    Whitesnake’d Tribute to Whitesnake and Unchain the Night Tribute to Dokken both played Count’s Vamp’d on Saturday, November 16, 2024. I love rock and roll. And over the years, there’s been no better place to go for it than Count’s Vamp’d. This venue continues to assemble the finest in local, national, and international rock and…


  • The Devil Wears Prada: TDWP IS ETERNAL TOUR At The Factory in Deep Ellum, TX

    The Devil Wears Prada: TDWP IS ETERNAL TOUR At The Factory in Deep Ellum, TX

    November 15, 2024 – For a band that’s been prominent in the metal/post-hardcore scene for almost twenty years, The Devil Wears Prada is just as lively and celebrated as they were when they became one of the most iconic bands to rock our stages. I fell in love with these guys back in high school…