Dan and Cecile had the chance to visit our neighbors in the north for Milwaukee Irish Fest 2024!
We’ve got great clients performing such as Doolin, Lunasa, and many others!
~ Kev
Deep Purple
August 15, 2024 by
Had the chance to an oldie, but a goodie – Deep Purple! I can only hope to still be performing, especially to such an enthusiastic crowd, in my 70’s and 80’s.
~ Kev
Pale Waves
July 3, 2024 by
Last night was a triple threat, with all three bands being female-fronted and carrying a great energy the whole show. Right between Bruses and PVRIS, Pale Waves brought the energy of a full band, with a clean, catchy sound right in the pocket that every band eventually strives for.
– Kev
Greywind
May 20, 2024 by
Irish Emo/Pop Punk duo, Greywind, were as much fun offstage as they were to watch on it. With great vocals, great energy, and great music you really can’t go wrong, and seeing them in an intimate venue like Will’s Pub just made the entire experience so much better. Steph and Paul O’Sullivan are two siblings that found making music together through founding Greywind, and I’m grateful they did.
Although the AC was broken, and temps reached almost the 90s inside the venue, the bands played on, and Greywind’s energy never faltered. Getting to chat with Steph after their set just confirmed that they are some of the nicest folks and deserving of the success they’ve been achieving. Once again, grateful to the headliner 408, and Will’s Pub for enabling a sold-out show like this.
– Kev
Nova Twins + Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – Welcome to Rockville (Saturday)
May 11, 2024 by
Welcome to Rockville’s Saturday date could not have been stronger. Amidst legendary bands that day like Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age, Nova Twins and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes showed up early, and they showed out.
Nova Twins were first on one of the main stages, and although they’re known as a duo, between their production quality, performance, and energy, they filled the space incredibly well. One of the highlights for me was the song Choose your Fighter, where they had custom, Mortal Kombat-esque visuals to accompany an already amazing song. It was a complete package and I cannot wait to see them again, at a dedicated show.
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes were next, with one of the best performances I saw all weekend. Frank Carter himself jumped into the crowd to perform an entire song, surrounded by fans. Later on, he jumps back in again and starts a massive circle pit, creating a hurricane with his performance in the center of it. With all the exaggerated swagger of a tough, UK lad, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes like getting rowdy, and I can’t wait to throw down with them again.
– Kev
Niña Pastori
May 5, 2024 by
Between the live band with dedicated solos and band breaks, flamenco dancing by one of the chorus singers, and an incredible vocal performance by María, this was a ton of fun. The Dr. Phillips center, and specifically Steinmetz Hall, is a world-class venue, but don’t let that fool you. This was no stuffy, uptight performance. In true Latin fashion, there were tons of crowd interactions, dancing and singing along. My small knowledge of Spanish couldn’t get me through all of it, but the music and happiness it brought was universal.
– Kev
Alpha Wolf
May 4, 2024 by
Scott and the boys in Alpha Wolf truly know how to put on a party. During the show, they mentioned how much they connected with their US audience, particularly Florida, and I’ve got to say the feeling is most certainly mutual. With a sold out show at The Orpheum and absolutely killer opening bands, this show was always a recipe for an amazing night. If you’re even a remote metal fan, this is a rare band you have to try and catch in Florida, because the chemistry with the local scene was palpable. And to the fan that passed out during an opening band, and was later revived and found crowd-surfing for Alpha Wolf? You’re a legend, mate.
– Kev
Saxon
April 25, 2024 by
Being born in the late 90s, I admittedly was not familiar with Saxon, but when I see we’re working with a metal band, I sign up no questions asked. I went in absolutely blind, what I saw before me shattered my metal core-millennial-mind. Before me were tons of Gen-X and Boomers enjoying metal? What reality had I stepped into that my seniors were metalheads? But before me, with canes, prescription glasses and beers in hand, were the men and women that built the foundation for the metal scene that I enjoy on a regular basis today. And leading them from the front, like a cacophonous choir, was Saxon, and they rocked. Gone were my assumptions that Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath stood alone in 70’s. Gone were my assumptions that those in retirement couldn’t rock out. Dad Rock is extremely popular with my generation right now, but I think it’s high time we turned things up to 11.
Move over Dad Rock, it’s time for Dad Metal to shine.
– Kev
Oumou Sangaré
April 24, 2024 by
The musical influences in Oumou Sangaré’s music and performance are as varied as the NYC audience that I had the pleasure of watching her perform with. Just as there were all walks of life within that venue, I could feel everything from blues, to world music, to rock music within Oumou’s performance. She is a Grammy award-winning artist, and it can’t be clearer to see why than when you experience this show live. The region Oumou hails from is known for music “descending from age-old traditional song,” and the legacy of that heritage blended with contemporary instruments and phrasing, results in an experience that can palpably be felt in every note.
– Kev
The Jive Aces – Live in St. Pete!
April 15, 2024 by
I had the distinct pleasure of being able to watch The Jive Aces down in St. Pete. The band really has a way of transporting you to another world. Everything from the beautiful atmosphere in the venue, with the turn of the century-esque year lit up, to the retro outfits of the band and attendees, to the charts themselves. It all hearkens back to an idyllic version of a time I’ve never lived, yet felt familiar. The band plays many charts and styles, encompassing jazz and rockabilly, but the night’s event was all about Swing! I’m not much of a dancer myself, but even I couldn’t help but get up and try for a song or two. The Jive Aces, with great energy and lively tunes, create an experience different from most in this day and age, which makes it all the more special to experience. As a bonus, I’ve included a photo from my first time meeting the band with Frank in New York, almost five years ago!
– Kev
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