KISS End Of The Road Tour with David Lee Roth return to Peoria, Illinois

Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL February 15th, 2020

Review and Photos by Jeremy Rickman of JKR Photography

After 20 years KISS makes their triumphant return to Peoria, Illinois. Playing a soldout show local fans and fans from states all over the midwest came to the Heart of Illinois in welcoming KISS and David Lee Roth on their Final Tour. 

Reverend Horton Heat and The Delta Bombers stop in Peoria, Illinois

Monarch Music Hall - Peoria, IL September 28th, 2019

Review and Photos by Jeremy Rickman of JKR Photography

Wrapping up the summer series in Peoria, IL the Reverend Horton Heat and The Delta Bombers come to the Monarch Music Hall. True fans turned out on the first chilly evening in the Mid-West. 

Skillet, Sevendust, Pop Evil, and Devour The Day return to Peoria, Illinois

Peoria Riverfront - Peoria, IL August 18th, 2019

Review and Photos by Jeremy Rickman of JKR Photography

Closing out the Summer Rock set Skillet, Sevendust, Pop Evil, and Devour The Day return to Peoria, Illinois to rock out the Riverfront to a crowd from all over the Midwest. The hot August heat was kicked up a few degrees more with the nights lineup.

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Tropical Tuesday Tour in Miami Beach

They say hard work pays off.  Bob Weir is embracing this motto on several fronts.  Particularity, with his tackling tour schedule with 19 shows performed in March, and 21 total in his band's spring tour which ran from February 28 to March 30, not counting the May 3rd date at BeachLife Festival.  On another front, Mr. Weir, at 72, has been posting some impressive exercise videos to his artist Facebook page, showing him and Wolf Bros drummer Jay Lane making steady use of gyms along the tour.

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros at The Fillmore Miami Beach

Miami Beach was vibrant and hospitable, with impressive architecture and art at each turn.  Prominent integrations of culture took forms in murals, sculptures, facades, and landscaping. 

Nothing More comes to Central Illinois with guests Eyes Set To Kill and To Whom It May

Monarch Music Hall - Peoria, Illinois April 23th, 2018

Review and Photos by Jeremy Rickman of JKR Photography

Continuing the beginning of the Spring music season in Peoria, Illinois Nothing More rocked out along with Eyes Set To Kill and To Whom It May. Taking the stage on a Monday night to an almost sold out crowd. Proof again that there is a strong following for music in Central Illinois.

BUSH Tour stops at the Monarch Music Hall in Peoria, Illinois

Monarch Music Hall - Peoria, Illinois April 17th, 2018

Review and Photos by Jeremy Rickman of JKR Photography

 

Monarch Music Hall started off Peoria, Illinois spring concert season by bringing the BUSH Tour into Central, Illinois. Just back from their European Tour Dates they joined up with Australian Band Atlas Genius, and Big Jesus out of Atlanta, GA. 

Otherwise and Wayland Rock Central Illinois at Top Fuel Saloon in Braidwood, Illinois

Top Fuel Saloon, Braidwood, Illinois March 31st, 2018

Review and Photos by Jeremy Rickman of JKR Photography

Top Fuel Saloon has been called the CBGB of the Midwest. Owner Freak is a local DJ at the metal station at Q-Rock 100.7 at the moment but has been a staple for Rock and Metal for the last 25 years in the Chicago area including 9 years as a sidekick to Madcow's Morning Madhouse. Opening 2 years ago Top Fuel Saloon has been a stop for up-and-coming bands as well as major headliners to stop and rest, relax, jam out, and have a place to call home if only for a night or two. On March 31st they celebrated their 2nd Anniversary and Otherwise, Wayland, Vital Empire and Backlash helped party the night away.

G3 Tour 2018 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

The G3 tour shakes Raleigh with guitar thunder and searing riffs.

The G3 Tour 2018 consists of Joe Satriani (founder and creator), John Petrucci of Dream Theater, and Phil Collen of Def Leppard.  The G3 tour began in 1996 and is still going strong, some 20+ years later!

A Weekend with the Bruce Katz Band

February 25th and 26th
By Michael Yanko and Michelle Wilson

Some bands are so good that you just cannot get enough of them, and for us, the Bruce Katz Band is definitely one of them! With keys master Bruce Katz tickling the ivories, Chris Vitarello playing ultra clean guitar licks and belting out strong, smooth vocals, and Ray Hangen banging out precise drum beats, this power blues/rock/jazz trio thrilled the crowds everywhere we went. Katz (Blues Hall of Fame Inductee 2013) has performed with the likes of the Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, John Hammond, Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters and Delbert McClinton, to name a few. In addition to playing with Katz, Vitarello (Blues Hall of Fame Inductee 2013) also has collaborated with the late Jimmy McGriff, Tad Robinson and Floyd Miles, in addition to many others, and is a member of the Chris O’Leary Band. Hangen (2010 Buffalo Music Award for Best Blues Drummer) has played with The Blues Hounds and Brandon Santini.

JD & The Straight Shot

By Michael Yanko 

for Concert Photos Magazine

Live at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL 1-24-17

When you are selected to be the opening act for a sold out Don Henley concert you have to be doing something right!

The band represents a combination of blues, rock, Americana, country, and bluegrass.

The acoustic set by JD & The Straight Shot was very entertaining and they did a great job warming up the crowd.  JD (James Dolan, yes, THAT James Dolan) was very personable, and what little he may have lacked in vocal skills he more than made up for through rapport with the crowd and an excellent supporting band.  JD wonderfully explained the history and/or meaning of each song and the crowd really seemed to be very responsive to his banter. The band has recorded 6 albums and performed a nice mix of a few older originals and songs off their new album “Ballyhoo.” 

Warren and Wolf bring the Jerry Kindness

June 24, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Warren Haynes brought the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration to Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The elegant hall more accustomed to Black Tie and Elegant evening wear was overwhelmed with tie dye and dreadlocks. Where the patrons usually sit politely the kids (of all ages) danced and spun the night away.

Van Halen @ PNC Pavilion

Van Halen in Charlotte NC during their North America Tour 2015

Jack Pearson Trio at 3rd and Lindsey

June 25, 2015

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

It was the worst Nashville winter in years and as the Jack Pearson Trio began to play it was snowing again. Mayor Dean had urged everyone to stay off the roads that night but for Jack's loyal fans that meant nothing.

“Fathers and Sons”....Michael and Dylan McDonald at the Ryman

June 17, 2015

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

The famous Muddy Waters album (that album cover says it all) seemed to fit the spirit of the show Michael and Dylan McDonald played at the Ryman Auditorium recently. You can see and hear the influence of Michael's legacy on his son Dylan's music but Dylan has forged a style that is uniquely his own.....(read more)

Golden Gate Wingmen at Crystal Bay Nevada

Crystal Bay, Nevada

May, 31, 2015

Story by Butch Worrell

Photos by Butch Worrell

More than a concert, it was a party! A birthday party for Lisa Tarigo and Owen Rosenberg.

The Golden Gate Wingmen.....John Kadlecik, Jeff Chimenti, Reed Mathis, and Jay Lane played their hearts out and had the crowd dancing and spinning all night long. 

All Time Low Takes the Atlanta Civic Center by Storm - It Wasn't That Hard

Fans during State Champs

The Future Hearts Tour, featuring headlining act All Time Low and supporting acts Issues, Tonight Alive, and State Champs, took Atlanta by storm - literally.

A Typical night in Music City continued (#6) with “Fabrizio and the Fever”

Dec. 22, 2014

Nashville, TN.

Review and Photos by Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

It was musical photography feast time in Nashville last Thursday night! Three venue's, 6 bands were on the table. 12^th and Porter's “Toys for Tots” show continued to rock on.

It was time for the finale of the night, “Fabrizio and the Fever”.

Michael Fabrizio is a talented singer/songwriter whose inspiration comes from his life experiences, songs which one can find meaning in and connect with. “Fever” is an eclectic group of musicians which provide the energy, spirit, and passion to complement Michael. In his own words, “We are genre gypsies starting a rock and roll revolution in the Nashville Indie scene.”

Cheap Trick @ The Tennessee Theatre

With nearly 4 decades of touring experience, it came as no surprise when these stage veterans put on a fantastic show in Knoxville, TN!  

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Acoustic Progressive Flamenco Metal Rock Fusion

Article and photography by Jimi Nedoff of Nedoff Fotography

Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero, otherwise known as Rodrigo y Gabriela, made their first trip to Charlotte, NC this past Wednesday August 6 to perform for an intrigued crowd at the Fillmore.

Rodrigo y Gabriela

The Augustines at The Independent

It's fortunate that The Augustines, a band that was recently on the verge of calling it quits, managed to find their way to recording their sophomore album, "Augustines." This past Monday night saw them in top form as Billy McCarthy (lead vocals & guitar), Rob Allen (drums) and Eric Sanderson (bass, keys & guitar) rolled through San Francisco with a stop at The Independent in San Francisco.