THE TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL LIVE AT THE AMP IN BRIDGEPORT The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater hosted an 80’s inspired concert event entitled the Totally Tubular Festival which featured Thomas Dolby as the headliner. Also on the bill were the Plimsouls, Tommy Tutone, Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats, Wang Chung, Modern English and Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins. The show started fairly early. Around 4;30 due the the large amount of acts involved. Another treat of the day was my working with my photographer […] The post THE TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL LIVE AT THE AMP IN BRIDGEPORT firs ..read more

JOHNNY NASTY BOOTS – AN INTERVIEW WITH A RISING STAR Johnny Nasty Boots (Juan Herrera) is a breath of fresh air. The Mexican rocker, now based out of LA, has just released his new single entitled “Howlin’ and Dying”. The track will be a cornerstone of Johnny’s heavily anticipated new EP being released this fall. Johnny‘s sound takes you on a journey back to the roots of rock n roll. His music is both unrefined and full of potent guitar riffs. He adds new age […] The post JOHNNY NASTY BOOTS – AN INTERVIEW WITH A RISING STAR first appeared on AMP. JOHNNY NASTY BOOTS – AN INTERVIEW WITH A RISING ..read more

ETHOS – AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THE BAND Ethos is a dynamic five piece based out of Atlanta who have just released their new EP entitled An Eye For An Eye. The group is comprised of Austen Earp (Vocals/Keys), Kuyper Cummings (Guitar), Matt Palopoli (Guitar), Nick Riggs (Bass) and Tribb Robison (Drums). Their sound defies categorization. Ethos‘ use of powerful guitar riffs, demanding vocals and exotic soundscapes creates a sonic explosion of immense proportions. Their songwriting is crushing and their sublime arrangements deliver […] The post ETHOS – AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THE BAND ..read more

JASON MRAZ / RIPE LIVE – HARTFORD HEALTHCARE AMPHITHEATER Jason Mraz brought his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride tour to a sold out Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on a stormy Friday night. Mraz played with his extended touring band entitled “The Superband”. He also brought in Boston’s own, Ripe for direct support. The evening distributed positive vibes and incredible music from both bands. This was also a first for me. I finally got to meet the newest member of our team, Kerri Nelson. […] The post JASON MRAZ / RIPE LIVE – HARTFORD HEALTHCARE AMPHITHEATER first appeared ..read more

ECLIPSE DROPS NEW SINGLE “THE SPARK” – TRACK REVIEW Photo by Martin Darksoul Swedish hard rockers, Eclipse, recently dropped their new single entitled “The Spark” off of their upcoming full length, Megalomanium II. The album will be released via Frontiers Music Srl, home to such illustrious acts as House of Lords and Cassidy Paris. With “The Spark”, Eclipse delivers a bevy of explosive guitar riffs and devastating vocals. Every note hits with a turbulent force. The entire song is anthemic in nature and its […] The post ECLIPSE DROPS NEW SINGLE “THE SPARK” – TRACK REVIEW first appeared on AMP ..read more

THE CAPITOL GROOVE – YEAR ONE – BUSHNELL PARK – HARTFORD The inaugural Capitol Groove was held on the lawn at Bushnell Park June 29 and 30 and in my impression was a rousing success. The music was outstanding, there were plenty of food and drink options, free water stations and port a potties. There was never a long line waiting for any of these choices. The VIP area, chair and blanket section and standing areas were clearly marked and email updates came all weekend long. […] The post THE CAPITOL GROOVE – YEAR ONE – BUSHNELL PARK – HARTFORD first appeared on AMP. THE CAPITOL GROOVE – YEAR ONE ..read more

MOON KISSED ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AND LEAD SINGLE Moon Kissed is a dynamic indie three piece based out of NYC. The band is announcing today the release of the new album entitled I’ll See You In New York via Final Girl Records on 9/20. In addition, Moon Kissed drops the lead single from the full length. “101” is a dreamy masterpiece that features lofty vocals and immersive textures. The track is anthemic in nature and delivers fresh innovative intonations. Moon Kissed is composed […] The post MOON KISSED ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AND LEAD SINGLE first appeared on AMP. MOON KISSED ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AN ..read more

ROGER DALTREY LIVE AT THE SHED AT TANGLEWOOD Roger Daltrey at the Koussevitzky Shed at Tanglewood I made my first trip to Tanglewood around 10 years ago buying a seat in the shed. My friend Heather, the self proclaimed queen of Tanglewood, told me to get there early and enjoy the lawn first regardless of where I was watching the show. This was sound advice which I will share with my readers. The lawn at Tanglewood is a magical place where everyone is […] The post ROGER DALTREY LIVE AT THE SHED AT TANGLEWOOD first appeared on AMP. ROGER DALTREY LIVE AT THE SHED AT TANGLEWOOD ..read more

THE NAME DROPPERS – STARSHINE – ALBUM REVIEW Blues kingpins, The Name Droppers have released their fourth full length entitled Starshine this past month. The band has constantly delivered strong tracks with dynamic songwriting and brazen arrangements. Starshine is no exception. The ten song album is full of glistening gems that encompass a wide variety of grooves. The record was produced by the illustrious Vic Steffens of the Horizon Music Group. In addition, a select group of lofty guest musicians filter throughout the […] The post THE NAME DROPPERS – STARSHINE – ALBUM REVIEW first appeared o ..read more

THE STONE EYE – SINGLE PREMIERE – HIGH FREQUENCY HOG The prolific Philadelphia rock band known as The Stone Eye is back a mere five months after the release of their last EP, delivering one of their heaviest songs to date, “High Frequency Hog”. Fusing metal, post-hardcore, and grunge influences, The Stone Eye continues to push boundaries while staying true to their signature sound. This latest release showcases a newfound heaviness, unveiling layers of sonic-complexity previously unexplored in the band’s discography. As trailblazers in genre […] The post THE STONE EYE – SINGLE PREMIERE – HIGH ..read more